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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-08 BOS Minutes June 8, 2005 Page 1 of 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 8 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 thanked everyone who assisted at the June 7,2005 Special Town Election and the voters who went to the polls. PUBLIC COMMENT Nantucket resident Nancy Wheatley displayed a household "grease and fat collector" she received in the mail and spoke about the harmful effects of grease in the sewer lines. Nantucket resident Colin Leddy submitted his application for the Beach Management Advisory Committee and spoke on his credentials. Taxi owner David Barrett provided the Board with a letter outlining what he contends are violations of the Taxi Regulations. Mr. Barrett asked the Board to look into the matter. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 5 June 2005. The payroll warrant was approved by unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 8 June 2005. The treasury warrant and pending contracts were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting. Public Hearing to Review Applications for Finance Committee Vacancies (possibly continued to June 15, 2005 due to applicants schedule conflicts). Chairman Glowacki announced that, due to prior commitments, two of the Finance Committee applicants could not attend tonight's hearing and suggested the matter be tabled until June 15, 2005. Mr. Willauer expressed his opinion that there is not a big enough applicant pool for this important committee and suggested opening up the application process to allow for further applicants. Mr. Chadwick concurred with Mr. Willauer, as did Mr. Bennett who stated the Board needs to get the "word out" that it is looking for individuals to serve on committees. Mr. Watts stated he is not in favor of opening up the application process since the deadline has passed, and Chairman Glowacki concurred with Mr. Watts. Discussion followed on the matter and Nantucket resident Dan Drake stated he would publish information "free of charge" in the Nantucket Independent that the Board is soliciting more applicants. After some additional discussion, Mr. Willauer moved to open the application process until June 27,2005 (the day of the appointments); seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted. Mr. Watts was opposed and Chairman Glowacki did not cast a vote. It was generally agreed to continue the public hearing for review of Finance Committee applications until June 15, 2005. Resignation: Council on Aging. Mr. Bennett moved to accept the resignation of Ken Kassan from the Council on Aging with regret, and to authorize the chairman to send a letter to Mr. Kassan, on behalf of the Board, thanking him for his services to the Town; seconded by Mr. Watts. So voted. Town Administrator's Report. Town Administrator Libby Gibson announced that Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto would like to address the Board with regard to the recent outbreak of "red tide." Mr. Fronzuto explained where the "red tide" is coming from, how it is affecting the shellfish and what measures he has taken to inform the public that all Nantucket waters are closed to all shellfishing. Chairman Glowacki asked if Mr. Fronzuto has any idea how long this problem may exist and Mr. Fronzuto responded it could be three to six weeks. http://www .nantucket -ma. gOY 1 departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS06080 5 .html 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes June 8, 2005 Page 2 of3 1. Status Report on Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP). Public Works Director Jeff Willett provided the Board with a detailed presentation of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) noting this is a twenty year planning document which identifies 28 capital improvement projects at an estimated cost of $175,230,000. Mr. Willett proceeded to review a 10 year project priority list noting each project, which ones are mandated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) the Town is obligated to comply with, and the projected costs. Chairman Glowacki asked who prioritized the projects and Mr. Willett responded the Department of Public Works, again noting which ones are mandated by the ACO. Discussion followed concerning the presentation with Nantucket resident Michael Kopko commenting on the cost for the design of the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade, and Tom Nevers resident Nancy Wheatley voicing her opinion that more information should be provided to the public on septic system use. Westchester Street resident Terry Sutphen asked about the status of the Estuaries project and Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto reported that his office calls the state on a weekly basis, but the project is, unfortunately, "way behind schedule." Mr. Willett also provided a history as to the construction of the Surfside and Siasconset Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Some additional discussion followed and the Board thanked Mr. Willett for his report. 2. Status Report on Siasconset Wastewater Treatment Facility Special Assessments. Ms. Gibson reviewed that the Board had asked her to investigate the possibility of charging special assessments to those properties in the Siasconset Sewer District, for the cost of the Siasconset Wastewater Treatment Facility (SWWTF). Ms. Gibson reported that she has received information from Town Counsel that assessments can be charged. Ms. Gibson continued that there are 605 existing parcels within the Siasconset Sewer District and reviewed what an individual assessment per parcel, payable over a 20 year period, would be. Discussion followed and it was unanimously agreed to continue this matter until June 15, 2005 for the purpose of considering whether to schedule a public hearing on charging assessments with regard to the SWWTF. Ms. Gibson gave a status report on the clean-up of debris at Siasconset beach. Ms. Gibson noted that the significant debris is from a fishing boat that washed ashore several weeks ago. Some discussion followed and it was agreed that Public Works Director Jeff Willet would contact the Conservation Commission and file any applicable paperwork in order to get some heavy equipment onto the beach and remove the debris. Some further discussion followed about debris on other beaches. Ms. Gibson gave a status report on the Surfside area road improvements, noting that before any roadway work can commence, a petition from abutters indicating "approval" of the work is necessary. Ms. Gibson stated that the deadline for responses is July 22, 2005 and that response to date has been "mixed." Ms. Gibson stated that, if the majority of property owners want the project to move forward, the work would hopefully be completed in the fall. With regard to the issue of charging betterments, Ms. Gibson re-affirmed that the Town is within its legal right to assess betterments for improvements to private roads. Ms. Gibson spoke on the June 7,2005 Special Town Election, specifically the Old South Road Bicycle Path project. Ms. Gibson reviewed the bids for construction of the bicycle path and stated she will be recommending the award of the "base" bid (from the Rotary to Forrest Avenue) to Victor-Brandon Corp. and will be re-bidding the "alternate" bids as the bids received were too high. Ms. Gibson asked the Board to approve a donation for maintenance services to repair a van for use by the Adult Community Day Care program. Mr. Watts moved approval; seconded by Mr. Bennett. So voted. Ms. Gibson announced that, if she does not hear otherwise from the Board, she will commence signing-off on public assembly permit applications, if the occasion is an annual or regularly occurring event. The Board had no issue with this initiative, other than if there are significant changes to the event. http://www.nantucket -ma. gOY 1 departments/bos/minutes2005/BOS060805 .html 8/31/2006 BOS Minutes June 8, 2005 Page 3 of3 Selectmen's Reports/Comment. Mr. Bennett announced that the "Red Sox World Series Trophy" will be at the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club on Sunday, June 12, 2005. Chairman Glowacki gave an update with regard to upcoming agenda items. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:50 PM. Approved the 22nd day of June 2005. http://www .nantucket -ma. gOY / departments/bos/minutes200 5/BOS060805 .html 8/31/2006