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BOS Minutes January 31, 2005
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 31 January 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 Bruce Watts, Michael Glowacki,
Robert F. Murphy, Douglas Bennett and Timothy Soverino. Chairman Soverino called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM.
Approval of Minutes of 12 January 2005 at 7:00 PM; 11 January 2005 at 4:00 PM; 22 December 2004 at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Watts moved approval; seconded by Mr. Bennett. So voted.
Approval of Payroll Warrants for Weeks Ending 16 January 2005; 9 January 2005. Mr. Glowacki moved approval;
seconded by Mr. Murphy. So voted.
Approval of Treasury Warrants and Pending Contracts for 26 January 2005; 19 January 2005. Mr. Watts moved
approval; seconded by Mr. Murphy. So voted.
Public Hearing to Consider New Application for Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Innholder License of Nantucket
Island Management LLC d/b/a Harbor House Village, Dennis J. Barquinero, Manager, for Premises Situated at 19
North Water Street. Chairman Soverino opened the hearing and asked if any individual was present who wished to
speak in favor of, or in opposition to the application. Melissa Philbrick, attorney for the applicant, spoke in favor and
explained the proposed operation. As no individual was present to speak in opposition, Chairman Soverino closed
the hearing. Mr. Watts moved to approve a new seasonal all alcoholic beverages innholder license for Nantucket
Island Management LLC d/b/a Harbor House Village; seconded by Mr. Murphy. So voted.
Nantucket Wine Festival, Inc.: Request to Explore Feasibility of "Sister City Relationship" with Beaune, France.
Denis Toner, president of the Nantucket Wine Festival, Inc. explained a proposal to link the city of Beaune, France
and Nantucket as "sister cities." Mr. Toner stated that he has visited Beaune and feels both towns have played an
important part in their respective country's histories, have a shared sense of the importance of preservation, and
share many cultural values. Mr. Toner expressed his opinion as to the benefits of such a relationship and after
some discussion, Mr. Murphy moved to explore forming a relationship with Beaune France as a "sister city;"
seconded by Mr. Bennett. So voted.
Siasconset Civic Association: Request for Discussion Regarding Routing of Trucks from Sconset Wastewater
Treatment Facility. Sam Daume, representing the Siasconset Civic Association, spoke about the request of many
Low Beach and Morey Lane residents that the current routing of Public Works Departrment trucks carrying sludge
from the new Siasconset Wastewater Treatment Facility (SWTF) to the Surfside Treatment Facility, be re-directed
to an alternate route. Mr. Daume spoke about the impact he believes the present route has on pedestrian and
vehicle safety in this area. Also speaking in opposition to the present route was Low Beach resident Georgia
Raysman. Ms. Raysman presented a handout and noted that a petition was signed by many Siasconset residents
asking the Board to consider an alternate route by opening a new road that connects the SWTF directly to
Milestone Road. Also speaking in opposition to the presently established route was a resident of Morey Lane.
Public Works Director Jeff Willett provided some clarification and stated that, after further review, it is estimated that
only one or two trucks per week will be needed to transport the sludge and the runs could probably be scheduled
for early morning. Speaking in opposition to any alteration of route was Siasconset resident Leedara Zola. After
some discussion, it was the unanimous consent of the Board not to reroute the trucks from Low Beach Road and
Morey Lane.
Town Administrator's Report: Review by Earth Tech of Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade
Alternatives. Public Works Director Jeff Willett provided some background information about the Administrative
Consent Order (ACO) the Town has signed with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the fact
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that the Town is facing a July, 2005 deadline to submit a design contract for the Surfside Wastewater Treatment
Plant upgrade. Mr. Willett stated that the Board must provide direction by late February as to how the town wishes
to proceed in order to meet the July deadline. Mr. Willett added that, if the Town does not comply with the
requirements of the ACO, it faces court action, fines and possibly a moratorium on all new construction. Tom
Parece, Earth Tech's senior program director, gave a presentation outlining three alternative plans for the facility
upgrade, one plan being the same one that was presented to voters at the October 2004 Special Town Meeting
which was defeated by the voters. Mr. Parece stated that the original upgrade proposes a $35.53 million
appropriation and increases the capacity of the plant to process 3.5 million gallons (MGD) of sewage per day. Mr.
Parece added that this plan fully complies with the ACO and approved Comprehensive Wastewater Management
Plan. Mr. Parece explained the second alternative, which would initially cost the least to the town provides only
minimum improvements required to meet the current needs in the sewered area of town and would have a capacity
of only 2.24 MGD. Mr. Parece stated that the third plan lies "somewhere in between" and replaces some obsolete
equipment and increases the capacity to 2.4 MGD. Mr. Parece completed his presentation by outlining the funding
methods for the sewer upgrade.
A lengthy discussion followed concerning the alternatives presented by Mr. Parece. Mr. Murphy asked about the
effects of Inflow and Infiltration (1/1) on the daily flows and some discussion followed concerning this issue. The
Board then discussed how best to proceed with the various alternatives presented. Some discussion also focused
on the two member Selectmen's sewer work group that was to have acted as a liaison between the other board
members, Earth Tech and DEP. Mr. Glowacki moved to "disband" the workgroup and make the sewer issue a full
Board priority; seconded by Mr. Watts. So voted. Mr. Bennett was opposed. After some additional discussion, the
Board unanimously agreed to continue this discussion at the meeting of February 9, 2005.
Town Administrator's Report: Review of Preliminary Draft 2005 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Town
Administrator Libby Gibson reviewed the draft warrant with the Board and asked for direction on certain articles.
After review, it was agreed that the Board would further discuss the draft warrant at the meeting of February 9,
2005.
Selectmen's Reports/Comments. Mr. Bennett stated he would like an investigation conducted about an alleged
altercation between a selectman and a town employee. Mr. Bennett was asked to provide a letter to the Town
Administrator with regard to the details.
Mr. Murphy moved to ask the Public Works Director to provide the Board with a modification schedule of sewer fees
within the next two weeks; seconded by Mr. Glowacki. So voted.
At 10:00 PM, Chairman Soverino polled the Board and Mr. Murphy, Mr. Watts, Mr. Glowacki, Mr. Bennett and
Chairman Soverino voted to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of
approving minutes and discussing potential litigation.
Approved the 16th day of February 2005.
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