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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-29 BOS Minutes June 29, 2005 Page 1 of2 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 29 June 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 7:10 PM, following a meeting of the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority. Announcements Chairman Glowacki announced that an open house for the Siasconset Wastewater Treatment Facility was held this morning at 10:00 AM. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 26 June 2005. The payroll warrant was approved by unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 29 June 2005. Town Administrator Libby Gibson noted that she is proposing a revised contract amendment to replace a contract amendment approved last week with Deutsch Williams et ai, and Mr. Watts moved to approve said revised amendment; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted. The treasury warrant and other contracts were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Resignation: Contract Review Committee. Mr. Watts moved to accept the resignation of Robert Frick from the Contract Review Committee, and to authorize the Chairman to send Dr. Frick a letter, on behalf of the Board, thanking him for his services to the Town; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted. Energy Committee Update. Dave Kanyock, chairman of the Nantucket Energy Committee, introduced the committee members and explained the goals of the Committee "to secure below market electricity rates while considering environmental impact and feasibility." Mr. Kanyock noted the activities and programs the committee has involved itself in since its establishment, and reported on the objectives of the "Chicago Energy Exchange," which is the world's first voluntary pilot greenhouse gas reduction and trading program for emission resources and offset projects in North America. Committee member Mike Burns gave a presentation on energy efficient vehicles and Barbara Gookin, another committee member, stated that the committee is planning to have an "energy forum" at this fall's county fair. Some discussion followed concerning energy resources, market deregulation and electricity pricing. Chairman Glowacki thanked the committee members for their presentation. Request for Approval of 2005 End of Year Transfers. Finance Director Connie Voges explained that Section 123 of the Municipal Relief Act of 2003 allows for budgetary transfers in May and June 2005, if approved by both the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen. Ms. Voges added that the amount transferred from any budget may not exceed 3% of the original budget amount. After a brief discussion, Mr. Watts moved to approve 2005 year end transfers, as attached hereto; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted. Town Administrator's Report. Town Administrator Libby Gibson asked Visitor Services Director Kate Hamilton to provide an update as to the procedure developed this year in case the July 4th fireworks are "called" due to inclement weather. Ms. Hamilton also announced that she and the Town Administrator has initiated a new campaign to encourage individuals, merchants, etc to "clean up" around the island. Ms. Gibson noted that the Airport needs short-term borrowing authorization and Mr. Watts moved to authorize the Airport to borrow the sum of $2,000,000 from the Nantucket Bank, to be paid within 60 days from the date of the Note; that the Airport is authorized to pledge $2,000,000 of established account #790032133, held at Nantucket Bank as collateral for the promissory note and that the Town Treasurer is authorized, directed and empowered to execute all required documents needed on behalf of the Airport; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted. Ms. Gibson asked if the Board would be willing to suspend its meeting rule that no action be taken on "last minute" agenda items for a time http://www.nantucket-ma.gov/departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS062905.htm} 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes June 29, 2005 Page 2 of2 sensitive issue regarding the proposed closure of Otis Air Base. Ms. Gibson noted that a request only came to her attention today that other Cape towns are asking Nantucket to join in a resolution being sent to federal authorities to keep Otis open. A discussion followed concerning the many benefits afforded Nantucket by the close proximity of Otis, and Mr. Bennett moved that Nantucket join the other Cape and Island towns supporting the campaign to keep Otis Air Base open; seconded by Mr. Watts. So voted. Selectmen's Reports/Comments 1. Action/Adoption of One Big Beach Program. It was noted that Doug Unruh, project manager for the One Big Beach (OBB) program, prepared an outline of items to be reviewed and included in the OBB easement acquisition program, but he was unable to attend tonight's meeting due to a prior commitment. After a brief discussion, Mr. Watts moved to table this matter until the meeting of July 6, 2005 when Mr. Unruh would be in attendance; seconded by Mr. Willauer. So voted. 2. Action/Adoption of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Timeline. Some discussion followed and Mr. Watts moved to adopt the fiscal year 2007 budget timeline, as submitted by the Town Administrator; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted. 3. Action/Adoption of "Free Cash" Use Policy. Finance Committee chairman Rick Atherton asked for additional time to review the draft "free cash" use policy, and it was unanimously agreed to table action on this matter until the meeting of August 3,2005. Mr. Watts commended the fine work done on the Madaket firehouse renovation project. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:27 PM. Approved the 20th day of July 2005. http://www.nantucket-ma.gov/departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS062905.htm} 8/31/2006