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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 7 December 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, Brian
Chadwick, Michael Glowacki, Bruce Watts, and Whiting Willauer. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM.
Announcements. Chairman Glowacki announced that former selectman Frank Spriggs is recuperating from knee
surgery at Cape Cod Hospital and offered congratulations to Sergeants Brendan Coakley and Angus MacVicar of the
Police Department on their recent promotions. He reviewed the evening's agenda and upcoming agenda items as
well as the school committee budget calendar. The Board welcomed Town Administrator Libby Gibson.
Approval of Minutes of 30 November 2005 at 7:00 PM and 17 November 2005 at 4:00 PM. The Board approved the
minutes of 30 November 2005 by unanimous consent. After brief discussion, Mr. Bennett moved to approve the
minutes of 17 November 2005 as amended with the addition of a dollar sign on page 2. Mr. Watts seconded. So
voted unanimously.
Approval of Pavroll Warrant for Week Ending 4 December 2005. The Board approved the payroll warrant by
unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasurv Warrant for Week End inq 7 December 2005. The Board approved the treasury warrant by
unanimous consent.
Town Administrator's Report.
1. FY 2007 General Fund BudqetITown Administration Recommendations (Finance Committee and School
Committee Invited). Town Administrator Libby Gibson gave a presentation to include supplemental budget requests
summary and recommendations, noting plans are to work with school committee and finance committee toward a
balanced budget. She indicated that the hospital request should go to the contract review committee as other health
and human services requests and that if recommended by the Board, should receive funds via that allowance. She
advised the Board of budget books to come next week and reviewed Board goals, tying them into the applicable
recommended supplemental requests and gave a status report on collective bargaining contracts. She reviewed
capital requests as recommended by Town Administration, t he Board of Selectmen and/or Capital Program
Committee. Finance Director Connie Voges spoke on budget issues of note, including the Town's bond rating and
Town reserves, health insurance, growth impacts, and the impact of no override. She mentioned a publication to be
made available in the Town Administration office on Massachusetts communities and state laws for municipalities
urging other revenue sources. Ms. Gibson gave concluding remarks and noted next steps, including an update of the
budget timeline.
Chairman Glowacki gave thanks to department heads and school staff for being present, noting separate
responsibilities and appreciation of school committee schedule coordination of timetables so Finance Committee can
do work in a mea ningful way. He sought clarity on school items, asking for any parallels between presentation of the
school items and Our Island Home requests. Glenn Field commented on current figure projection for continuation of
current staff levels. Discussion followed on work to do on school recommendation. Mr. Watts asked about overrides
and possibility of continued practice, which Ms. Voges addressed. He commented on utility price increases and
impacts. Mr. Willauer asked about drug testing that occurs and the digital orthophoto update, both of whic h Ms.
Gibson explained. He asked about the Marine Department patrol boat and the tax bills levels, also addressed.
Chairman Glowack i noted inclusion of the contribution to the solid waste account. Discussion followed on deeds
excise funds for the boat purchase. Mr. Willauer noted inflationary aspect and addition of items as two categories
within the supplemental requests. Mr. Bennett noted high cost of island living. Chairman Glowacki asked for best
snapshot from school committee for next week and Ms. Voges clarified request and a discussion followed on figures
used. Mr. Bennett asked for balance budget option without an override. Discussion followed on fuel supplementals.
Chairman Glowacki advised the Board to seek answers to any questions it might have, noting possibility of
scheduling additional meetings if necessary. He welcomed comments from the Finance Committee and member
Bruce Miller commented on the quality of the presentation.
Minutes of the Meeting of 7 December 2005 at 7:00 PM.
Page II
2. Marine Department Operations Update. Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto gave an overview of all the
coastal waters, history and current programs, revenue sources and projects of the Marine and Coastal Resources
Department. Chairman Glowacki noted big projects of updating of harbor plan and renovation to town pier and asked
about seven endangered species monitors. Mr. Fronzuto described responsibilities, some in line with federal laws.
Mr. Chadwick noted education of public by beach monitors and asked about Brant Point building use, which Mr.
Fronzuto answered. Mr. Willauer inquired about rental moorings. Mr. Fronzuto explained the Town's permit for
rental mooring contract. Discussion followed on boat damage, grid systems and water sampling. He noted inquiries
exist on the estuaries project, now at state level for work toward receipt by towns and a brief discussion about harbor
plan funding followed. Discussion followed on whether there is a need for sonar equipment, scallopers' ages and
sustainable fishery. The Board thanked Mr. Fronzuto. Dan Drake noted economic impact of the scallop industry
being prepared by Dr. Sarah Oktay and asked about revenue for the department. He asked how much is restricted
for specific purposes and Mr. Fronzuto answered.
Selectmen's Report/Comments.
1. Solid Waste Enterprise Account: Continuinq Identification of Issues/Brainstorminq Solutions.
Chairman Glowacki noted invitation to the public for input and welcomed public and Board comment. Mr.
Chadwick noted compilation of material in progress to yield an update of the rough draft of issues. He
noted Waste Options' indication that a $30 adjustment is possible as per actual costs. Discussion followed
on freight boat purchase possibility to address issue of transporting material.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
Approved the 14th day of December 2005.