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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-12 BOS Minutes October 12, 2005 Page 1 of2 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 12 October 2005 at 7:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town and County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Douglas Bennett, Brian Chadwick, Michael Glowacki and Whiting Willauer. Bruce Watts was absent. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to order at 7:12 PM following a meeting of the Board of Health. AOOQlJncements. Chief Everett Pierce recognized new graduates of the fire academy, Ryan McGrath, Michael Pimental, and Joseph Rego. Chairman Glowacki announced that Wannacomet Water Company General Manager Robert Gardner received the George Warren Fuller Award at the New England Water Works Association Annual Conference September 20, 2005 for his distinguished service to the water supply field, diplomatic talent and constructive leadership. Chairman Glowacki announced that Town Administrator Libby Gibson and Chief Deputy Charles Gibson have a daughter, Grace, who was born this past Sunday, October 9,2005. E'ubUQl;_ommeJll Finance Committee Chairman Rick Atherton asked for copies of the Board of Health memo on proposed changes in Title V Regulations, which Health Officer Richard Ray agreed to provide to him. Island resident Charles Sayle asked about the status of a waterfront property determination with regard to the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Chairman Glowacki indicated that the matter is being addressed via executive sessions of the Board of Selectmen and that negotiations would be shared. ApprovalotMinutes of 5 Octobe[2~005 ~t 3:00 PM: 28 S~Qtember 2005 at 7:00PM. The Board continued the approval of both sets of minutes to the meeting of October 26,2005. ApprQyaLoLEcmQILWammt for Week Ending 9 October 2005. The Board approved the payroll warrant for week ending 9 October 2005 by unanimous consent. .A.RprQvaLQfTreasury WarranL~nd Pending Contracts for Week Endlo9-12 October 2005. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts for week ending 12 October 2005 by unanimous consent. FinanQeJJ@ar:tment: Request for~'igLQLMas~achusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Interim Loan. Finance Director Connie Voges explained the provisions of the loan agreement and outlined the request for approval by the Board. Chairman Glowacki read the motion aloud noting specific wording required. Mr. Bennett moved that the Board grant approval of the matter as worded in the attached document. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. Tryworks,lnc.: Reque~LfQ.r Waiver of Landfill Fee. Chairman Glowacki stated that this item has been withdrawn by the requesting party. Nantucket Land CounciL-Inc.: Request for ExecutionoLConservation Restriction for Premises Located at 17 P_equQLSt@et. Town Counsel Paul DeRensis requested the matter be carried over to the next meeting of October 26,2005. Lynn Zimmerman, Associate Executive Director of the Nantucket Land Council, noted that the issue could be resolved by correcting document language and that she would work with Mr. DeRensis to create new acceptable language for future restriction requests. Resignation: Beach Ma.nagement AdvisQry CQmmittee. Chairman Glowacki shared a letter from resigning committee member Roy Weedon. Mr. Bennett moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Weedon and to send him a letter of thanks for his service. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. Mr. Bennett inquired about advertising for the position to follow by Town Administration, confirmed by http://www.nantucket -ma.gov/departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS 1 01205 .html 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes October 12,2005 Page 2 of2 Assistant Town Administrator Tracy Murray. Department Update: Our Island Home Operations. Our Island Home Administrator Pam Meriam, Director of Nursing Gail Ellis, and Adult Community Day Care Karen Sadowski gave a presentation on the history, current offerings and challenges of OIH. Chairman Glowacki noted the quality of life component of the home. Mr. Willauer asked about admission guidelines, facilities needs and employee housing. Mr. Bennett stressed housing needs are island-wide and that there is a need for affordable housing. Chairman Glowacki thanked the three presenters for the information. Finance Committee: Report Regarding Funding Options and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed Transportation Center (Continued from 28 September 2005, 14 September 2005,31 August 2005). Chairman Glowacki indicated a response has been received from the Finance Committee and invited Board comment. Mr. Chadwick suggested that, in line with the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the matter be referred to the Planning Department for further consideration regarding appropriate use of the entire area rather than one part of it. Mr. Bennett seconded and noted that the proposed bus terminal location should be questioned, but not necessarily dismissed and that using the area for parking might be considered. Discussion followed on referring the matter to the Planning Department with an invitation to the Planning Director to report in a month or so on when to expect an answer about potential uses of the area. Mr. Chadwick moved to not continue with the transportation center project as proposed and to refer the matter to the Planning Department for further review for the purpose of determining potential uses of the entire area. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously. Town Administrator's Report: Review/Update of Budget Timeline. Ms. Murray shared recent revisions in the timeline, noting that two dates have changed due to the Town Meeting warrant preparation calendar and requested consent of changes to the document previously endorsed by the Board. The Board consented to the date changes. Selectmen's Report/Comments: Review of Waste Options Contract (Continued from 28 September 2005). Chairman Glowacki provided background, indicated future discussions to address issues will occur and invited any parties to share concerns. He invited Board comments on the "Layman"s Guide" to the contract. None followed. He asked for comments from the public; there were none. Ms. Murray indicated that the Town Administrator had created a written directive in the past week to allow for the procurement and engagement of a professional consultant to review the issues as identified by the Board with input from the Finance Committee and general public. Mr. Chadwick further indicated that the Board is seeking public input regarding this matter. Mr. Bennett noted growth and the need to deal with construction and demolition materials. Chairman Glowacki invited comments. Jason Graziadei asked about the trips being made off island. DPW Director Jeff Willett and Waste Options Principal Charles Gifford noted that trucks have been traveling off island with C&D materials. Chief Pierce suggested the importance of shipping off island and noted agreement with WO on its operation and maintenance plan. Mr. Bennett noted concerns of taxi drivers and waiting list applicants about the A-1 Taxi license situation. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. Approved the 26th day of October 2005. http://www.nantucket -ma.gov/departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS 1 0 1205 .html 8/31/2006