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BOS Minutes June 22, 2005
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 22 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 7:00 PM.
Announcements
Chairman Glowacki announced an Open House for the Siasconset Wastewater Treatment Facility is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 29,2005 at 10:00 AM and reported that the town website now lists agendas for upcoming
meetings.
Public Comment
Bill Tell, representing the Nantucket Community Association, spoke on a summary report prepared for the
Association on "planning for future growth and fiscal management." Mr. Tell noted that the report is available on the
organization's website.
Approval of Minutes of 8 June 2005 at 7:00 PM; 2 June 2005 at 4:00 PM; 1 June 2005 at 7:00 PM; 25 May 2005 at
7:00 PM; 19 May 2005 at 4:00 PM; 18 May 2005 at 7:00 PM; 11 May 2005 at 7:00 PM. The minutes were approved
by the unanimous consent of the meeting (June 1,2005, as amended).
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 12 June 2005. The payroll warrant was approved by unanimous
consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 15 June 2005. The treasury warrant and
pending contracts were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting, with the exception of the Electricity Supply
contract, which was tabled until June 29, 2005.
Department Updates
Planning Director Andrew Vorce continued the discussion of May 11, 2005, after introducing staff and board
members present, by stating that "growth" is still a broad concept and needs to be refined in order to set goals and
milestones. Mr. Vorce questioned the term "growth management" and asked a philosophical question as to whether
this is a concept to manage the results of growth or a mechanism to frustrate, slow or reverse potential future
growth. Mr. Vorce noted that there are different actions depending on what the goals are. Mr. Vorce stated that
since the last discussion with the Board, he is seeking to strengthen the NP&EDC's relationship to the municipality;
he has adopted an improved Director's contract with ties to Town Administration; clarified roles of staff with the
Planning Board; updated job descriptions and reconsolidated clerical support functions.
Mr. Vorce provided a history of growth control dating back to the building cap from 1981 - 1986; spoke about the
Nantucket Comprehensive Plan; reviewed the results of ballot questions that were before the voters at the recent
special town election, and spoke about the importance of the development of a M.G.L. Chapter 41-81 D Master
Plan. A lengthy discussion followed concerning this issue with Mr. Bennett stating that he would like to see a
"timeline" before committing his support to such a Plan. Also speaking in support of the Plan were Planning Board
chairman Donald Visco and NP&EDC chairman Barry Rector. Some discussion followed concerning the funding for
the Plan and Civic League members D. Anne and Rick Atherton spoke on this issue. Planning Board member Frank
Spriggs. Nantucket Town Association chairman William Tell and former selectman Matt Fee also spoke on the
"growth" issue. Mr. Chadwick moved that the Board of Selectmen support the NP&EDC and Planning Board in the
creation of a 41-81 D plan; seconded by Mr. Bennett with the provision that support at this stage is for the concept
and not the funding. So voted. It was agreed that Mr. Vorce will submit a cost proposal for the Plan.
Selectmen's Reports/Comments
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Chairman Glowacki inquired as to any responses received regarding the use of free cash policy, scheduled for
action/adoption on June 29, 2005,and none were noted. Chairman Glowacki also provided a rundown of future
agendas and mentioned that nine new police officers were sworn in today bringing the total number of officers to
34.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:27 PM.
Approved the 20th day of July 2005.
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