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BOS Minutes October 12, 2005
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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
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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.
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