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BOS Minutes May 18, 2005
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 18 May 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 7:02 PM, following
a meeting of the County Commissioners.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Glowacki announced that the 2005 Nantucket Council on Aging's Senior Citizens of the Year are Ms.
Eileen McGrath and Rev. Warren Gritzke. Chairman Glowacki read a brief biography about Ms. McGrath and Rev.
Gritzke and congratulated them on the award.
Approval of Minutes of 4 May 2005 at 7:00 PM; 4 May 2005 at 9:00 AM; 27 April 2005 at 7:00 PM. The minutes
were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 15 May 2005. The payroll warrant was approved by unanimous
consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 18 May 2005. The treasury warrant and
pending contracts were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting.
Request for Acceptance of Donation for Skate Park. Mr. Bennett moved to accept a contribution of $1 ,250 from
Boxontherock LLC d/b/a The Chicken Box for the new Skate Park in memory of Bob Beuscher, and to authorize the
Chairman to send a letter to the management of the establishment thanking them for the gift; seconded by Mr.
Chadwick. So voted.
Town Administrator's Report. Town Administrator Libby Gibson announced that the 2005 shuttle service begins
May 23, 2005. Ms. Gibson noted the telephone number and website address where individuals can obtain
scheduling and route information.
1, Presentation of Final Draft Beach Management Plan. Town Administrator Libby Gibson reported that a Beach
Management Plan has been drafted and reviewed by Town Counsel. Ms Gibson noted the purpose of the Plan and
Beach Manager Amanda Bixby gave a synopsis of the specifics of the Plan, goals hoped to be achieved, and
explained what agencies have jurisdiction over what beaches. Ken Kassan, a member of the Beach Management
Advisory Committee, commended Ms. Bixby noting she has compiled a great deal of information into one concise
document. Mr. Kassan expressed his opinion that the Plan will be an excellent "tool" for the "One Big Beach"
program. Some discussion followed and Ms. Gibson asked that the Board review the draft Plan carefully, as the
document is to be considered for adoption on June 2, 2005.
2. Status Report on One Big Beach Program. Ms. Gibson reported that the One Big Beach (OBB) program has not
progressed significantly since its inception and the Board needs to determine what components it wants to include
in the program (i.e. public access, reversion language) and what type of "model" document should be used. A brief
discussion ensued with regard to what a conservation restriction is versus an easement or a taking. Ms. Gibson
noted that the Board should provide her with any comments concerning the OBB program by May 26, 2005, as the
matter will be further discussed on June 1, 2005.
3. Status Report on Sewer Privilege Charges/Siasconset Waste Water Treatment Facility. Ms. Gibson stated that
T own Counsel and the Town's Bond Counsel have reviewed the matter of assessing privilege charges to both
connected and unconnected properties in Siasconset. Ms. Gibson stated she will be working with the Finance
Director and Public Works Director to further refine recommendations to the Board and will provide a further update
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at the June 1, 2005 meeting.
Nantucket Electric Company: Update of Underground Cable Project. Nantucket Electric Company Vice-President
Dave Fredericks announced that the underground cable construction and associated road work project is expected
to be completed by Friday, May 20,2005. Mr. Fredericks stated that the Company hopes the cable will be
operational by December 2005.
Selectmen's Reports/Comments.
Mr. Bennett reminded voters about the June 7, 2005 special election and Ms. Gibson reported what she and other
town officials are doing to "educate" the voters on the election ballot questions.
Mr. Bennett spoke about what he feels should be done to keep snow from blowing across Milestone Road.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Approved the 22nd day of June 2005.
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