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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-04 Board of Public Works BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Minutes of the Meeting of 4 March 1992 at 7:30 PM. The meeting took place in the Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were: Diane Coombs, Wayne Holmes, Nancy Sevrens, Carl Borchert and Bernard Grossman. Chairman Coombs called the meeting to order at 7:41 PM, following a meeting of the Board of Health. Approval of Minutes of December 4. 1991 at 7:30 PM. Mr. Holmes moved approval; seconded by Mr. Grossman. So voted. Public Hearinq to Discuss Proposed Modifications to the Landfill User Fee Requlations. Mr. Borchert stressed that the intent of the hearing was not to discuss current bills. D.P.W. superintendent Jeff Willett explained the existing fee structure; the fee structure scheduled for implementation on July 1, 1992, based on weight and bag stickers, and the relationship of those fees with regard to commercial truckers; and a proposed modified plan to replace the plan scheduled for implementation on July 1, 1992. Mr. Willett explained that his modified plan included the elimination of all or part of certain Building Department fees, an adjustment of the flat rate so that it would be more fairly assessed, and an annual sticker for commercial trucks. Mr. Willett further explained I the revenue si tuation wi th regard to his proposed plan. Mr. Borchert noted that the Selectmen's office had received a number of letters over the year, most recently from Mr. Charles Pearl, concerning inequities in the current structure. Mr. Borchert said that perhaps the current structure should remain in place until the town has a composting facility and a more accurate concept of the facility's operation costs. Mr. Willett acknowledged Mr. Borchert's I statement and noted that the Board had effectively promised at a previous hearing to make the system more equitable, and to do that either services would have to be reduced, or a way to make up lost revenues must be found. Mr. Willett said that with his proposed annual sticker system he has addressed those matters. After considerable discussion, Mr. Grossman moved to rescind the Board's previous decision of September 18, 1991 to implement a sticker system on July 1, 1992, and to revert to the existing formula with the fiscal year 1992 rates, with Mr. Willett and Mr. Lindberg to propose adjustments for serious inequities. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. Mr. John McLaughlin stated his opinion that landfill user fees should be contained within the property tax structure. Mrs. Sevrens spoke against including landfill fees in the tax rate. Mr. Holmes concurred with Mrs. Sevrens. Some discussion followed with regard to landfill account expenditures from last year vs this year. Mr. Lindberg spoke on the actual bill issuance procedure and emphasized the need to have a rate so that the bills could go out in a timely manner. Mr. Grossman moved the question. Mr. Holmes questioned the motion. Mr. Grossman repeated the motion and with Mrs. Sevrens' consent, added that the fiscal year 1992 rates will be the fee schedule, provided that Mr. Lindberg and Mr. Willett would propose modifications for serious inequities on or before June 1, 1992 and that there be a re- hearing for those at that time. So voted. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:30 PM. Submitted for review the 27th day of April, 1992. {!~~~ C. Elizabeth Ranney Asst. Executive Secretary Approved the I q'l!1 day of A "'(jl! r f-, 1992.