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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-11 I' Approval 20. 1990 Sevrens. I; i BOARD OF HEALTH/BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS The Minutes of the Meeting of July 11 1990 at 7: 30 PM. The Meeting was held in the Board of Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town and County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. All members of the Board were present with the exception of Mr. Viera. Chairman Grossman called the meeting to order at 7:29 PM. of the Minutes of June 13. 1990 at 7:30 PM: also of June at 7:30 PM. Ms. Coombs moved approval: seconded by Mrs. So voted. Reading of the Minutes was waived. nnouncement: Board of Health Public Hearin to Consider roundwater Protection Re ulations and Amendments to Existin e ulations Thursda Jul 12 1990 at 7: 30 PM in Lar e Grou Instruction Room at Nantucket Hi h School. Chairman Grossman announced that this hearing which was inadvertently noticed in the newspaper for June 12th will focus on the items not covered at the earlier hearing. .Riscussion of Policy for Trimming/Removal of Trees in Town of Nantucket. Ms. Coombs stated that concern forms regarding the trees on West Dover Street were received from Whit Bourne, Richard Dober, Jackie Papale, Charles Cirigliano and Kimberly Fishman. Ms. Coombs read the letter from the Electric Company dated July 9, 1990 offering a $1,000 donation to the Tree Fund. Mr. Viera entered the meeting at 7:31 PM. Mr. Jack Topham of the Electric Company stated that the Electric Company is occaisionally asked by homeowners to remove trees and that he was not aware of any restrictions on trees on private property: he said the Electric Company did not mean to do malicious damage to the trees, but that safety for the workers is a big concern. Mr. Topham said that in the future as well in the past the Electric Company will contact the DPW prior to starting tree work. Chairman Grossman stated that a policy on tree work should be compiled in accordance with MGL Ch 87 regarding Public Shade Trees. The Board noted that Mrs. Tillotson, Mr. cirigliano and Mr. Droz had submitted applications for appointment to the Tree Advisory Committee. Chairman Grossman stated that there were five openings and the Board should hold off on appointments until after this has been advertised again and more applications come in. Mr. Borchert stated that other communities require their utility companies to plant trees vegetation. Mrs. Sevrens moved to accept the $1,000 gift from the Electric Company to the Tree Fund. Seconded by Ms. Coombs. So voted. Mr. Whit Bourne submitted a petition with signatures from West Dover area residents requesting that this money be earmarked for their neighborhood. Mr. Grossman said it would be referred to the Tree Advisory Committee for a recommendation. Mrs. Sevrens read from MGL Ch 87 regarding marking of trees which is punishable by a fine of $50. Mrs. Sevrens moved to notify the DPW and Police Department of this law so that it could be enforced. Seconded by Ms. Coombs. So voted. Request by Abutters Petition for Town to Maintain Nobadeer Avenue. Chairman Grossman stated that the petition submitted represented over 50% of the lineal footage of a section of Nobadeer Avenue and requested the Town to undertake temporary repairs to this private way: he added that the DPW Superintendent should have a chance to respond with his recommendation. Mr. Viera stated that he believed the Town should maintain the road and that the gate placed by a private individual should be removed as the Town owns abutting property and did not agree to the blockade. Chairman Grossman said that an estimate for repairs was needed. Fire Chief Bruce Watts stated that he did not believe private individuals could block private roads due to public safety issues and recommended obtaining an opinion from Town Counsel. After a discussion, the consensus of the Board was to request the DPW Superintendent to return next week with a cost estimate for repairs and to obtain a legal opinion on blocking of private roads used by the public. Chairman Grossman Minutes of the meeting of July It 1990 at 7:30 PM. Page II. requested that the DPW Superintendent prepare a prioritized list of private roads used by the public. Recommendations from Packaqinq Review Committee. After a brief I discussion, Mr. Borchert moved on the recommendation of the committee, to grant the exemption from the Biodegradable Packaging Bylaw to Something Natural for 2 oz. and 4 oz. plastic cups with plastic lids. Seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted. Mr. Bruce Perry stated that the committee was requesting the Board table the second recommendation for one week. The Board agreed to do so. Ms. Coombs read the memo from the committee dated July 9, 1990 with suggested amendments to the Biodegradable Packaging Regulation. After some discussion, the Board voted unanimously to set a Public Hearing date for the proposed amendments dealing with the issues as outlined in the letter of July 9, 1990 in August at the Siasconset Casino for a date to be specified for the annual Sconset meeting. The Board requested that the committee draft specific language for the proposed amendments. There being no further business before the Board, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8: 18 PM to reopen as the Board of Selectmen. , ( Submitted for review the ,i (/f.:day of July 1990. /1 i ! /, ~,. / I il ;I j I r //'\ i/./ \j L/j~"'~ Rebecca J. Lohmann Assistant Executive Secretary ./ l Approved the I~~day of ~ 7990. /}!'y: )-+