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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2017
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
1. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Pond Coalition — Projects Discussion
b. Lamb Property /36 Wauwinet Road — Abutter's Request
c. Carter Property /27 Quaise Rd — Coastal Bank Stabilization Proposal
d. Sanford Farm West —Nantucket Project 5K Run Request
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of June 27, 2017
4. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. TRANSFER BUSINESS
6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Warrant Authorization — Fiscal Year 2017 Cash Disbursements
c. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements
d. Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Approval
e. Coffin Setoff Damages Escrow — Release
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session is for Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)J. The
particular transactions and parcels of real estate are not identified since disclosure of the
property information may have a detrimental impact on the Land Bank's negotiating position
with one or more third parties.
1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of June 27, 2017
2. Real Estate Acquisition
C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2017
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Richard Glidden, Kristina Jelleme, Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan
Campese, Administrator /Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator; Rachael
Freeman, Environmental Coordinator; and Dane DeCarlo, Property Management Coordinator.
Nantucket Pond Coalition Founder✓Director, Robert Williams; Inquirer and Mirror Reporter, Peter
Sutters; Nantucket Land Council Executive Director, Cormac Collier, were also present at call to
order.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
1. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: Cisco and Gardner Property Use Request —
Ozone Surf Classic: Ms. Bell presented a request to hold the biannual surfing competition ( "Ozone
Surf Classic ") event on Sunday, July 30, 2017 with parking on the Gardner property and shuttle
service to Cisco Beach, with all funds generated by this event provided to island charities. Upon a
motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard, it was
unanimously VOTED to approve the request.
2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
a. Nantucket Pond Coalition ( "NPC ") — Projects Discussion (Long, Miacomet and
Hummock Ponds): Mr. Williams reported on the successful results of various pilot programs to
eradicate invasive plants in all three aforementioned ponds. He displayed photographs that showed
the increased algae growth and aquatic plants over a period of 40 years. Additionally, he presented
photographs documenting the progress made within one year. Based on the results, Ms. Freeman
stated that she supported the removal of small patches of Phragmites to prevent them from
becoming more established. Mr. Williams explained the process of pond restoration and presented
additional photographs of overgrowth as well as a list of ongoing and future projects with estimated
costs. Commissioner Glidden and Paterson supported committing $9,000 from the pledge made last
year towards the cost of aquatic harvester rental with the $9,000 coming from the Town of
Nantucket to reduce aquatic growth from Hummock Pond. Furthermore, Mr. Savetsky pledged the
Land Bank's support to partner with the NPC in their efforts to clean up Nantucket's ponds; work
on a long term plan to assist with management and maintenance; and were committed to moving
forward in 2018 to continue eradicating Phragmites in Long and Miacomet Ponds using the "Marsh
Master" and foliar spraying which showed encouraging results in last season's test areas. Chairman
Paterson thanked Mr. Williams for his hard work at the NPC and his dedication to land stewardship.
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Mr. Williams and Mr. Collier departed the meeting at 4:35 pm
b. Lamb Property /36 Wauwinet Road — Abutter's Request: Mr. DeCarlo explained
that Ms. Nassif has requested that the Land Bank trim and maintain the double privet hedges that
straddled the property line. Mr. DeCarlo presented pictures of the privet hedge that created a buffer
between the parking lot and her residence. He reiterated that Land Bank staff had let it grow to
create additional screening between the parking area and her home. The consensus of the
Commission was to tell Ms. Nassif she should maintain her half of the hedge and staff would
reevaluate the Land Bank's portion after the work is complete.
c. Lamb Property /36 Wauwinet Road — Memorial Tree: Mr. DeCarlo said staff had
identified the Lamb Property as an appropriate spot for the cherry tree donated by Lucy Leske in
memory of her husband, Tobey Leske. Commissioner Jelleme said that Wauwinet was a very
natural area and that she felt a cherry tree would be better suited for a town property. Mr. Savetsky
suggested staff identify a spot on the Bachman property for the tree and would ask Ms. Leske if the
Bachman property met with her approval.
d. Carter Property/ 27 Quaise Rd — Coastal Bank Stabilization Proposal: Ms.
Freeman explained that several large storms in the past years had accelerated the coastal bank
erosion and undermined the bulkhead which was last repaired in 2010. She distributed cost
estimates to stabilize the coastal bank. Furthermore, she proposed installing fiber rolls impregnated
with seeds stacked horizontally to the top of the bulkhead which would slow down the wave energy
and catch eroding material from the bank. After some discussion, the Commission agreed that
several attempts to plant beach grass to help stabilize the bank were unsuccessful due to annual
storm damage. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously VOTED to approve Ms. Freeman's request.
Ms. Freeman, Mr. DeCarlo departed the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
e. Sanford Farm West — Nantucket Project 5K Run Request (Friday, September 15,
2017 or Sunday, September 17, 2017): Ms. Bell presented a request from Kate Brosnan for a 5k
organized run by The Nantucket Project to allow approximately 50 attendees of the Nantucket
Project to participate in a fun run at Sanford Farm West. The event was expected to last from 7:30
to 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Jelleme suggested that there should be an acknowledgment of some
kind to the Land Bank when we permit these use requests. Ms. Bell indicated that she would request
that the organizers credit the Land Bank in some way and use our logo in their promotional
materials about the run. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Jelleme, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request subject to staff working
out the logistics.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Reinhard it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and release
the regular session minutes of June 27, 2017, as written.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS: None.
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6. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. June 2017 Transfers — Record Nos. 38532 through 38644: The Commission
reviewed transfers for the period of June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of
liens against the following properties as a result of the purchasers claiming the "M" exemption as
first -time buyers of real property.
No. 38563 Aliaksandr Arashonkau and Volha Arashonkava
No. 38567 Alan O'Connor and Claire Farrell
No. 38575 Jamie Sandsbury and Josh Sandsbury
No. 38593 Meredith A. M. Hanson
No. 38635 Neva Thomas
No. 38640 Emily A. Wendelken and Maura A. Wendelken
b. Current "O" Exemption and Lien: The Commission authorized the placing of a
lien against the following property as a result of the purchaser claiming the "O" exemption as part
of a deed restricted affordable housing program.
No. 38584 Allison M. Johnson
7. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal
years 2016 and 2017 and calendar years 2016 and 2017 through June 2017 were presented.
b. Warrant Authorization — Fiscal Year -End 2017: Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme, it was unanimously
VOTED to execute the fiscal year -end June 30, 2017 warrant document in the amount of
$54,740.53 to be provided to the county treasurer.
c. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly
seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the July 11, 2017 warrant document in the
amount of $152,250.39 to be provided to the county treasurer.
d. Fiscal Year 2018 Budget: Mr. Savetsky presented the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
Comparison (showing approved vs. actual expenditures) and Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget for
the Commission's review. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by
Commissioner Glidden, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget as
presented.
e. Coffin Setoff Damages Escrow — Release: Ms. Campese explained that the statute
of limitations for claiming a damage award from the Coffin Set Off (Industrial Park) eminent
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domain taking has expired. Therefore, Ms. Campese requested authorization from the Commission
to release the funds and have them transferred from the restricted escrow account to the unrestricted
collection account. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously VOTED a resolution to authorize Ms. Campese to
close the Coffin Set Off escrow account and transfer the funds to collection for general use.
Mr. Sutters departed the meeting at 5:35 p. m.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded
by Commissioner Glidden, it was unanimously VOTED.to go into executive session in order to
discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real - property and review and approve executive
session minutes. A roll call vote was taken: Rei hard -Aye; Stackpole -Aye; Glidden -Aye; Paterson -
Aye, Jelleme -Aye. The Chairman under Purp,°se 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)] declared that discussion
of these matters in open session may be dr`imental to the Land Bank's negotiating position and
that the Commission would not reconvene in regular session at the conclusion of executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a ; otion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by
Commissioner Glidden, it was VOT D to adjourn at 6:19 p.m.
Attested to:
Richard J. Glidden,
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 25th day of July, 2017.
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MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2016
FY16
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross i Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable Received
Jul -15
100
55
45
$76,650,262
$75,052,762 $1,512,844
Aug -15
100
57
43
$81,283,162
$78,833,162 $1,577,651
Sep -15
Oct-15
109
138
49
54
60
$100,449,002
$95,949,002 $1,925,880
84
$147,434,422;
$139,134,422 $2,782,688
Nov -15
71
32
39
$75,870,039
$68,777,539 $1,375,551
Dec -15
108
55
53
$72,494,950
$70,983,375 $1,428,346
Jan -16
93
41
52
$98,369,206
$92,706,025' $1,862,120
Feb -16
59
32
27
$30,033,729
$27,523,729 $550,475
Mar -16
100
49
51
$78,894,324
$76,444,325 $1,537,553
Apr -16
68
34
34
$68,631,755
$63,457,378 $1,269,148
May -16
85
50
35
$69,498,627
$62,815,751 $1,256,315
Jun -16
103
51
52
$92,768,837
$89,962,837 $1,799,923
TOTAL 2016
Average
1,134
95
559
47
575
48
$992,378,314
$82,698,1931
I
$941,640,306 $18,878,495
$78,470,026, $1,573,208
Low
59
32
27
$30,033,729'
$27,523,729' $550,475
High
138
57
84
$147,434,422
$139,134,422 $2,782,688
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2017
FY17 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross
I
r Gross Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable Received
Jul -16
56
35
21
$46,842,4021
$45,392,587 $907,852
Aug -16
83
49
34
$79,447,023
$75,538,100 $1,511,230
Sep -16
105
48
57
$151,973,3521
$148,099,352 $2,962,654
Oct -16
94
39
55
$111,176,086
$107,025,586 $2,148,512
Nov-16
101
50
51
$96,829,2511
$94,119,251 $1,892,585
Dec -16
119
65
54
$78,318,551
$73,753,551 $1,483,738
Jan -17
91
48
43
$70,995,625
$64,626,277 $1,298,476
Feb -17
61
39
22
$37,927,950'
$35,566,000 $711,320
Mar -17
88
49
39
$86,162,201;
$83,510,901 $1,679,335
Apr -17
70
41
29
$55,766,249
$54,331,249 $1,086,625
May -17
82
47
35
$61,049,3141
$57,758,014 $1,155,160
Jun -17
112
54
58
$101,008,1061
$96,807,856 $1,947,324
TOTAL 2017
Average
1,062
89
564
47
498
42
$977,496,110
$81,458,0091
$936,528,723 $18,784,809
$78,044,060 $1,565,401
Low
56
35
21
$37,927,9501
$35,566,000 $711,320
High
119
65
58
$151,973,352 �
$148,099,352 $2,962,654
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2017
1. June 2017 Transfers —Record Nos. 38532 through 38644
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 38563 Aliaksandr Arashonkau and Volha Arashonkava
No. 38567 Alan O'Connor and Claire Farrell
No. 38575 Jamie Sandsbury and Josh Sandsbury
No. 38593 Meredith A. M. Hanson
No. 38635 Neva Thomas
No. 38640 Emily A. Wendelken and Maura A. Wendelken
b. Current "O" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 38584 Allison M. Johnson
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2017
1. Lamb property, 36 Wauwinet Rd, hedge photographs
2. The Nantucket Project 5k Run Request
3. Monthly Transfer Report — June 2017
4. "M" and "O" Exemptions and Notice of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
5. Calendar Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs — June 2017
6. Fiscal Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs — June 2017
7. Check Warrant Summary dated June 30, 2017
8. Check Warrant Summary dated July 11, 2017
9. Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and actual expenses
10. Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget