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Minutes of the Meeting of 30 November 2005 at 7:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town &
County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Douglas Bennett,
Bruce Watts, Whiting Willauer, Michael Glowacki and Brian Chadwick. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to
order at 8:09 PM following a meeting of the County Commissioners.
Announcements. Chairman Glowacki announced that Senior Planner Leslie Woodson is now certified as a planner
and Chris Ray is working toward Eagle Scout rank by helping maintain the Old South Road Bike Path vegetation.
Public Comment. Attorney Steve Cohen, representing the Taxi Association, noted complaints from his clients and
requested attention be given to their concerns. Chairman Glowacki asked for a summary of information that has
been thus far provided to Town Administration, which Mr. Cohen agreed to forward.
Approval of Minutes of 23 November 2005 at 3:00 PM: 17 November 2005 at 4:00 PM: 16 Nove mber 2005 at 3:00
PM and 9 November 2005 at 7:00 PM. The Board approved each of the sets of minutes for 23 November 2005, 16
November 2005 and 9 November 2005 in turn by unanimous consent. The Board continued the approval of the
minutes of 17 November 2005 by unanimous consent.
Approval of Pavroll Warrant for Week Endinq 27 November 2005. The Board approved the payroll warrant by
unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant for Week Endinq 30 November 2005. The Board approved the treasury warrant by
unanimous consent.
Citizen/Departmental Requ ests
1. Town Government Study Committee: Request for Endorsement of Mission Statement. Chairman
Glowacki introduced the request. Mr. Bennett inquired about the approval of minutes done earlier in the meeting
and moved to discuss the minutes of 17 November 2005. There was no second. The Board consented to move on.
Town Government Study Committee Chairman Allen Reinhard indicated his request is consistent with the
one presented to the County Commissioners for approval of the mission statement. Mr. Watts moved to
approve the mission statement also endorsed by the County Commissioners. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So
voted unanimously.
2. Citizen Request for Assent to Petition Reqardinq Wauwinet Road. Chairman Glowacki noted that this item
parallels the assent by the County. Mr. Chadwick moved to assent to the petition. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted
unanimously.
3. Citizen Request for Buildinq Department Permit Penalties Waiver. Island resident Jennifer Kuhn, of 72 Somerset
Road spoke on her own behalf. Mr. Chadwick moved not to grant the waiver. Mr. Willauer seconded. Mr. Bennett
commented on affordable housing needs. Mr. Watts noted the importance of housing for all, but stressed need to
follow rules. Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Willauer and Mr. Watts voted for the motion and Mr. Bennett voted in opposition.
The penalty was not waived.
4. Nantucket Liqhthouse School Request for Buildinq Department Tent Fee Waiver. No one was present to speak
in favor. Discussion followed. Mr. Chadwick moved to not waive the fee. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted
unanimously.
5. Nantucket Liqhthouse School Request for Buildinq Department Permit Penalties Waiver. Chairman Glowacki
noted that school board member Chris Ravenscroft was unable to be present and has asked for the agenda item to
be continued pending his supply of a date to which the Board consented.
Town Administrator's Report.
1. Health Department Update on Timeline with Reqard to Septic Manaqement Plan Adopted 9 November 2005.
Minutes of the Meeting of 30 November 2005 at 7:00 PM.
Page II.
Health Officer Richard Ray referred to the im plementation schedule and provided an update on the draft letter to be
mailed to property owners within the watershed protection district regarding mandated inspections. He noted it has
been reviewed by Town Counsel and that development of a mailing list is underway by GIS and health dept staffs.
He added that Madaket Harbor District meetings are pending by health department using the template of t he
Nantucket Watershed as noted on the timeline. Chairman Glowacki confirmed that activity is current for the timeline
as approved by the Board. Mr. Ray noted that he would seek approval of regulations at a future Board of Health
meeting. Discussion followed on the process and materials to go in themailing.Mr. Ray reported on the number of
inspections and noted less than 50% have not been in compliance due to higher than previously set performance
standards. Discussion followed on failed systems numbers and Mr. Ray agreed to provide these. Consultant
Peggy Fantozzi mentioned that a follow-up will occur in late January.
2. Preliminary Review of FY 07 General Fund Budqet. (Finance Committee and School Committee Invited. )
Finance Director Connie Voges gave a presentation on the budget to date noting that figures will change over time.
Mr. Bennett asked about budget deficit and a brief discussion followed. Mr. Willauer asked about the motor vehicle
and room taxes and discussion followed on the downward trends. Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Watts thanked the Finance
Director. Ms. Vog es noted the range of supplemental requests and that they are small for the work that is required.
Chairman Glowacki referred to the school committee's working through its budget process. Deputy Superintendent
Bob Pellicone noted invitation of the Finance Committee to its last meeting and that budget matters are being
addressed with Ms. Voges. He announced the next school committee meeting to be held December 6 at 6:00 PM.
Chairman Glowacki invited any questions from the Finance Committee and noted the Board's appreciation of the
presence of both committees and thanked Ms. Voges' for the presentation.
3. Lavmen's Guide: Waste Options Nantucket Amendment. Attorney Paul DeRensis welcomed questions on the
laymen's guide prepared by his office. Mr. Atherton asked about Amendment 2 and sought clarification of how that is
applied in more detail. He asked for further amplification of the C&D information and Chairman Glowacki asked for
follow up by Town Counsel. Attorney DeRensis noted that the key part of the amendment is increases. He
summarized the first amendment, of which the key part is the Town's option to purchase the facility at the end of 25
yrs for $ 1 million.
Selectmen's Report/Comments.
1. Solid Waste Enterprise Account: Continuinq Identification of Issues/Brainstorminq Solutions.
Chairman Glowacki indicated that good information resulted from the recent public hearing of Novemebr
17,2005. He further invited additional input on identification of issues and noted the Board's wish to bring
the information "out in the open." DPW Director Jeff Willett shared results of a meeting with Whitney Hall of
Waste Options regarding the Take It or Leave It facility, noting his belief that problems can be resolved at
their level and that Mr. Hall's staff and monitoring plan is to come to Board for review. Discussion followed
on recycling records and reuse of cardboard for income. Mr. Willett agreed to provide current value
information to Town Administration. Discussion followed on the C&D permitting status and the date for
mining of hills. Chairman Glowacki referred to the Board's three-step approach and noted direction
shaping up among the Board; he requested public involvement and suggested to Board that providing
direction to staff regarding creation of a draft of issues is to come. Mr. Bennett noted police officer
promotions to deserving staff and spoke on behalf of another officer not promoted. Discussion followed.
At 8:42 PM, Chairman Glowacki polled the Board and Mr. Bennett, Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Watts, Mr. Willauer, and Mr.
Glowacki voted unanimously to adjourn to executive session, not to return to open session for the purpose of
approving minutes and discussing a real estate matter.
Approved the 7th day of December 2005.