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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 31 August 2005 at 7:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town and
County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Douglas Bennett, Whiting Willauer,
Bruce Watts, Michael Glowacki and Brian Chadwick. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Annou ncement~
Chairman Glowacki announced that Smoke Testing to locate storm water sources possibly connected to the
sanitary sewer systems will begin September 12, 2005 and continue for about two months; he noted questions
should be directed to the Department of Public Works at 508 228-7244.
Chairman Glowacki also announced changes in NRT A shuttle service to occur following Labor Day, with details
available via the NRTA Office at 508 325-9571 or its website at www.shuttlenantucket.com .
Public_Comment
Island resident John McLaughlin inquired about road repairs to a section of road downtown.
Approval QLMiOlJteS_Qill_AlJgust 2005~ 18 Aygust 2QQ~
On Chairman Glowacki's request for the pleasure of the Board, Mr. Chadwick noted that the attachment provided
by Mr. Willauer should not become part of the previously approved minutes of 21 July 2005. Mr. Chadwick then
moved to approve the minutes of 17 August 2005 as prepared with attached comments of Mr. Willauer. Mr.
Bennett seconded. Discussion followed. With the consent of Mr. Chadwick, the motion was amended to allow for
the amendment of the attachment language from "attached to the 21 July 2005 at 4:00 PM minutes" to "attached to
the 17 August 2005 at 7:00 PM minutes." Mr. Bennett seconded. The motion carried with affirmative votes from all
but Mr. Watts who was opposed.
On Chairman Glowacki's request for the pleasure of the Board, the members unanimously approved the minutes of
18 August 2005.
Approval of PayrollHWammtfOLWee~sEnding 2LAygys12005 and 28 Aug_ust 2005
Payroll warrants for weeks ending 21 August 2005 and 28 August 2005 were approved by unanimous consent of
the Board.
ApQ[Q\jaLofJreasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Weeks Ending 24 August and 31 August 2005
The treasury warrant and pending contracts for weeks ending 24 August and 31 August 2005 were approved by
unanimous consent of the Board.
PublicJ-iearingto DetermLne Tax Allocation bYdClassificalion (Chapter 369, Acts of 1982, as Amended) and
Percentage, if Cloy,ofResidentialExemptLon to be GxantedJQrfiscaLl'ear 2006
Assessor Debbie Dilworth and Finance Director Connie Voges gave an explanation of tax rates as related to the tax
shift and residential exemption. Discussion followed. Mr. Chadwick moved to shift 175% to commercial, industrial
and personal property. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously. Mr. Chadwick moved to adopt a 20%
residential exemption as presented. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously.
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Department Updates: Airport CommissioQ
Nantucket Airport Commission Chairman Foley Vaughan gave a presentation on Nantucket Memorial Airport
activities. Chairman Glowacki invited comments and questions from the Board. Discussion followed. On invitation
for public comments, Christine Silverstein, Chairperson of the Noise Abatement Committee, and D. Anne Atherton
spoke against airplane noise. Surfside resident Tom Quigley spoke in support of FAA and DOT efforts to solve
noise problems. Patrick Topham of the FAA and Airport Manager AI Peterson gave additional information.
Departmeo1J,.JpQates: Finance Committee Report Regarding Funding Options and Cost-Benefit Analysis of
Proposed Trans]ortatio_n Center
Chairman Glowacki provided recent background and, with the consent of the Board, continued the matter to the
meeting of September 14, 2005 to allow additional time as requested by the Finance Committee to prepare the
report.
Town Administrator's R~por1:_Revi~VH)f/ActionQrrJ)raft R~sQQns~ to FimmceComrnittee Regarding Waste
Options. CQnt[actB~ommendations
Town Administrator Libby Gibson reviewed the draft response provided in mailboxes on Monday, August 29,2005.
Discussion followed. Mr. Bennett requested continuation to the next meeting to allow the Board to further review
the response to which the Board consented. Mr. Chadwick directed a question to Finance Committee member Rick
Atherton about Waste Options' offer to meet with the committee. Mr. Atherton indicated committee's willingness to
do so.
Acceptanc.eand c.onveyance of Land Related to SQarks Avenue/Pleasant Street Roundabout
Transportation Planner Mike Burns identified parcels and requested Board action in a land swap of two parcels
necessary to secure the right of way for the proposed roundabout. Mr. Watts moved to accept the deed from
Hardship, LLC to the Town of Nantucket for Parcel 1 , a portion of 14B Sparks Avenue. Mr. Bennett seconded. So
voted unanimously. Mr. Bennett moved to convey Parcel RL-1, a portion of 14A Sparks Avenue, from the Town of
Nantucket to Hardship, LLC. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously.
Town Adminislrator's.Report
Ms. Gibson announced the Town's employee appreciation activities to occur from 2-4 PM on September 2. She
noted that due to bicycle path construction, Old South Road will be one lane road September 6,2005 to the end of
the month.
Ms. Gibson presented a report on activities to date regarding the implementation of Board of Selectmen goals
adopted May 4,2005. Discussion followed.
Ms. Gibson welcomed One Big Beach consultant Doug Unruh who gave an update of his activities and shared a
draft brochure to be printed on the project. He asked for Board comments by Friday, September 2, 2005.
Discussion followed.
Selectrmm's Reports/Coml]lent
Mr. Bennett asked about the status of a letter to Congressman Delahunt pertaining to the extension of a lease for
the property under the Brant Point Boathouse. Ms. Gibson replied it was forthcoming.
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At 8:25 PM, Chairman Glowacki polled the Board and Mr. Watts, Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Willauer and
Chairman Glowacki voted unanimously to adjourn to executive session not to return to open session following a
meeting of the County Commissioners.
Approved the 14th September 2005
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