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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-20 BOS Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 1 of 4 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 20 July 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, Michael Glowacki and Brian Chadwick. Bruce Watts was absent. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Announcements The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government will hold a Public Hearing in the Large Group Instruction Room at Nantucket High School on Senate Bill S1196, "An Act To Regulate Motor Vehicles on Nantucket" and Senate Bill S2138, "An Act Imposing a Transfer Fee for Wastewater Improvements in Nantucket County" on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 12:00 PM. Public Comment John Loose, Chairman of the Atheneum Board of Trustees introduced Molly Anderson as the Atheneum's new Director. Approval of Minutes of 29 June 2005 at 7:00 PM; 27 June 2005 at 4:00 PM; 22 June 2005 at 7:00 PM; 16 June 2005 at 4:00 PM; 15 June 2005 at 7:00 PM. The minutes were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting, the minutes of 27 June 2005 as amended. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 10 July 2005 and 17 July 2005. The payroll warrants were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 20 July 2005. The treasury warrant and pending contracts were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting. Resignation: Constable for the Town of Nantucket. Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the resignation of Charles Gibson from the position of Constable for the Town of Nantucket with regret, and to authorize the chairman to send a letter to Mr. Gibson, on behalf of the Board, thanking him for his services to the Town; seconded by Mr. Bennett. So voted. Steamship Authority Update from Nantucket Steamship Authority Representative. Nantucket Steamship Authority Representative H. Flint Ranney introduced General Manager Wayne Lamson who provided an update on security levels, passenger traffic, and boat modifications performed and planned, including re-powering the M.V. Flying Cloud. He noted customer service improvements in effect and commended the SSA board of directors and the Port Council. Chairman Glowacki inquired about security mandates, which were described as being determined by the US Coast Guard. Nantucket Port Council representative Nat Lowell noted improvement in deliveries related to downtown traffic as a result of the widened freight boats allowing more trucks to arrive earlier in the day. Mr. Ranney praised Mr. Lamson for implementing positive changes at the SSA. Transportation Planner Mike Burns mentioned the statewide transportation plan meeting tentatively scheduled for September and asked if the SSA planned to attend. Mr. Lamson indicated he would, if possible. Mr. Ranney noted the potential threat of losing control of the SSA and recommended advising state representatives of Nantucket's need to retain it. Mr. Ranney will keep the board informed about pending action regarding a bill before the House to change the board makeup. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Recommendations. After a brief overview by Chairman Glowacki, Mr. Chadwick recommended the following recommendations as http://www .nantucket - ma. gOY 1 departments/bos/minutes200 5/BOS07200 5 .html 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 2 of 4 provided by the Town Administrator on the items addressed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). Mr. Willauer sought views about the stop sign on Old South Road and TSAC member Jack Gardner expressed the views of the committee, which was split on removal vs non-removal of the stop sign, with a majority voting to recommend a public hearing on removal. Police Chief Bill Pittman spoke on the need to retain the sign, while Department of Public Works Director Jeff Willett and Assistant Director Mohamed Nabulsi spoke against it. Mr. Willauer moved that a public hearing be scheduled to consider the removal of the stop sign on Old South Road at the intersection of Lovers Lane. Mr. Bennett seconded and voiced concern about Lovers Lane traffic and its visibility problem at the site. Mr. Chadwick further supported the recommendation of the Town Administrator, which was not to schedule a public hearing. Mr. Willauer and Mr. Bennett voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Chadwick and Chairman Glowacki voting against scheduling the public hearing. Therefore, the vote failed, no public hearing to be scheduled. Chairman Glowacki suggested acceptance of the remainder of the TSAC items excepting two items as recommended by the Town Administrator: the removal of temporary barriers along east side of Cod Fish Park Road to allow on street parking and unobstructed two-way traffic flow pending further review by the Conservation Commission and the Marine Department and placement of a "Caution Children" sign near 83 Baxter Road as a matter to be handled by Town Administration. The Board unanimously voted to accept the recommendations of the Town Administrator to provide for the following: "Do Not Enter" sign on the northeast side of Broadway at intersection of Shell Street in Siasconset to prevent southbound traffic on Shell Street from entering Broadway. Hold a public hearing to consider making 'Sconset's Centre Street one way northbound from Main Street to 'Sconset Pump and shift off-street parking to Centre Street's west side. Installing a "No Parking" yellow line at the Lindberg Avenue/Coffin Street intersection for a distance beyond the driveway located at 5 Coffin Street. Replacing the "Yield" sign for northbound traffic on Ocean Avenue at the intersection of Gully Road with a "Stop" sign. Extension of the "No Parking" yellow line in front of 56 North Liberty to 50 North Liberty to remove two parking spaces. "No Parking" yellow line and "No Parking Here to Corner" signage be installed within 20 feet of the Chatham Road intersection to prohibit parking along Monomoy Road. "No Parking Either Side" signage be installed along both Old South and Nobadeer Farm Roads. Sherburne Commons: Request for Consent to Mortgage Financing Pursuant to Section 11 of Ground Lease with the Town of Nantucket. Attorney Melissa Philbrick, representing Sherburne Commons, introduced the item, noting its recent review by Town Counsel. She addressed questions on the financing figure for the construction, dual ownership of Sherburne Commons and corresponding responsibilities and Town liabilities, which would be none according to Ms. Philbrick. Mr. Chadwick spoke in support of the project and moved that in accordance with Section 11 of the Ground Lease dated as of May 30, 2001, and recorded in Book 709, page 105 at the Nantucket Registry of Deeds, between the Town of Nantucket and Sherburne Commons, Inc. for property located at 21 South Shore Road, that the Town of Nantucket consent to the mortgage financing by Sovereign Bank and that the Town execute the "Agreement Concerning Ground Lease" with Sherburne Commons and Sovereign Bank. Chairman Glowacki seconded. So voted unanimously. Sherburne Commons: Request for Issuance of Sewer Connection Permits and Waiver of Connection Fees. Ms. Philbrick spoke on procedural and monetary issues that motivated these requests, the first being the one for acquiring a sewer connection permit in order to gain financing. Chairman Glowacki noted the express condition that no certificate of occupancy for any structure using the sewer connection may issue until the sewer line extension and pump station is completed and inspected in accordance with the state permit. DPW Director Jeff Willett spoke in support of issuance of the permits under the circumstances and Mr. Bennett inquired about an allowance for tying in by abutters, which is not possible. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve issuance of the permits prior to construction of the sewers. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously. http://www .nantucket -ma. gOY 1 departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS072005 .html 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Ms. Philbrick reviewed the request for the waiver of sewer fees and, based on Mr. Willett's written recommendation against it, requested a partial waiver of at least 20% of the fee total or $90,000. Chairman Glowacki and the board sought answers about how the balance would be made up and by whom. Mr. Bennett moved to deny the request for the waiver of sewer connection permit and privilege fees. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. NP&EDC: Request for Acceptance of 2006-2010 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Transportation Planner Mike Burns gave an overview of the TIP, a federally mandated report itemizing all potential projects involving state or federal funds. He named the projects, giving a visual presentation of the plan meant to serve as a guide and which may be altered over time. Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the project schedule for the TIP as presented. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously. Airport: Request for Approval to Seek Public Works Economic Development Grant. Airport Manager AI Peterson asked for approval of a Public Works Economic Development grant application to assist with roadways and parking that needs to be redeveloped in conjunction with the airport terminal project. Mr. Chadwick moved that the Town of Nantucket move forward with the application as requested. Chairman Glowacki seconded. Mr. Peterson indicated that a status report is tentatively scheduled for the meeting of August 31, 2005. So voted unanimously. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Request for Action Regarding Securing of Right of Way/Pleasant Street Roundabout. Assistant Town Administrator Tracy Murray briefly introduced the item and Mr. Burns spoke on the specific parcels to be dedicated. Mr. Bennett moved to dedicate the use of Road Parcels 2 and 3 for roadway purposes as attached. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously. Request for Action Regarding Article 86 of 2004 Annual Town Meeting - Disposition of "Yard Sale" Parcels. After a brief overview by Ms. Murray and some board discussion, Mr. Chadwick moved that the following parcels, owned in title by the Town of Nantucket, serve no public purpose and no municipal purpose and declared them to be surplus properties of the Town: 5 Maine Avenue; 12 Maine Avenue; 4 New Hampshire Avenue; 9 Rhode Island Avenue; 40B Shell Street, Siasconset; 34, 35 Saccacha Avenue, and Nichols Road. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously. Chairman Glowacki deferred the award of parcels to a later meeting due to unanswered questions about ranking of proposers and questions on the value of the Sacchacha Avenue property. SELECTMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENT Mr. Bennett spoke on the importance of island essentials and the board's responsibility to maintain roads and a plan for keeping beaches clean beginning with a Cisco Beach cleanup on Saturday, August 13 at 2PM by all interested volunteers. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairman Glowacki postponed executive session until the return of Town Administrator Libby Gibson. Chief Pittman spoke on the recent bomb scare incident at the Hyline, commending all public safety forces and expressing appreciation to all for understanding about the resultant delays. He noted the seriousness of the incident and the repercussions not only to individuals and the Town of Nantucket, but also to those in other parts of the country. Though he noted the difficulty of the current communications system and described central communications of all radioed departments on the island as an ideal situation, he expressed that the response plans in place got the job done. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:10 PM. http://www .nantucket - ma. gOY / departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS072005 .html 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 4 of 4 Approved the 3rd day of August 2005. http://www .nantucket -ma. gOY / departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS07200 5 .html 8/31/2006