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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of May 8, 2018
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 P.M.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
1. PUBLIC COMMENT / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. GOLF BUSINESS
a. Warrant - Golf Capital Funds Transfer Request
3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Cisco Beach Use Request — Nantucket Island Surf School
b. Petrel Landing/ 17 Commercial Street — Figawi V.I.P. Tent Request
c. 40th Pole — Access Request
d. Various Encroachment - Update
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of April 24, 2018
5. TRANSFER BUSINESS
a. Current "M" Exemptions
6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursement
c. Warrant Authorization — Refunding 2016 Semi -Annual Bond Payment
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. The Commission will not reconvene in open session at the
conclusion of executive session.
1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of February 13, 2018 and March 15, 2018
2. Real Estate Acquisition
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of May 8, 2018
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 3:05 p.m.
PRESENT: Kristina Jelleme, Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole, Richard Glidden.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan
Campese, Administrator/Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator.
The Boston Globe Reporter, David Abel; The Boston Globe Photographer, Steven Haines; The
Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror Reporter, Peter Sutters; Town of Nantucket Housing Specialist,
Tucker Holland; Town of Nantucket Select Board Member, Jim Kelly; Community Preservation
Committee Chair, Ken Beaugrand;, Director of Nantucket Land Council, Cormac Collier;
Nantucket Civic League, Charles Stott and Lee Saperstein; Miacomet Golf Course employee, Jack
Gallagher; Nantucket Engineering and Surveyor, Art Gasbarro. In addition, Concerned Citizens
and Abutters of the Miacomet Golf Course, Jeanne Miller, Brenda and Steve McDonough, Don Van
Dyke, Bette A. Huyser, Peter Holmes, Alan Rusch, Arnie Seaquist, Caroline S. Thornewill, Al
Coffin, George Panariello, Jim Annese, Priscilla Saperstein and Peter Holmes, were also present at
the call to order.
I. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Abel notified the Chairman
that he would be recording the meeting. Mr. Savetsky thanked members of the Nantucket
community in attendance for their support of the Land Bank and summarized the Miacomet Golf
Course ("MGC") employee dormitory project progress to date. He noted that the design had been
unanimously approved by the Historic District Commission, gone through a public procurement
process with contract awarded, and that all other applicable permitting had been obtained prior to
the Land Bank's request for the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental
Affairs ("EEA") to review the project under Section 6 of the Land Bank Act. The letter to EEA was
submitted June 26, 2017 and was not answered until April 27, 2018, whereby the Secretary stated
that the proposal constituted a conversion of conservation land so prior to his review under Section
6 of the Land Bank Act, it required a two-thirds majority vote from the legislature under Article 97
of the Massachusetts Constitution. Furthermore, Mr. Savetsky explained that he and Ms. Bell have
tried for months to schedule a meeting with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs ("EEA") to discuss the Section 6 request and despite multiple attempts, these
efforts to schedule a meeting have been unsuccessful.
Select Board Member, Kelly announced that housing for municipal employees was a top priority for
the Town in their strategic plan. He applauded the Land Bank for taking the initiative to create
housing for its employees. Mr. Savetsky pointed out that aside from the general authority of the
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Land Bank's enabling act which allows it to do recreation, the legislature had also passed a separate
Golf Act in 1994 which specifically authorized the Land Bank to "construct, operate and maintain"
an 18 -hole public golf course. Further, the Land Bank has done an alternatives analysis to consider
other locations for the dormitory, however due to a number of factors this was an ideal location for
the building from a management as well as an environmental perspective. Mr. Van Dyke, a
Miacomet Member and year-round resident, stated that he was appalled how one individual could
apparently obstruct a public project which has the support of an entire community. He emphasized
how important Miacomet Golf Course was to the island and expressed frustration regarding the
silent treatment the Land Bank had experienced with EEA. Mr. Gallagher, a MGC employee,
reminded everyone that the golf course had recently been ranked as the number one in New
England due to the hard work and dedication of the maintenance crew and that housing them should
be considered an integral part of the operation. Chairman Paterson thanked everyone for their
comments and support.
Mr. Abel, Mr. Haines, Mr. Holland, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Beaugrand, Mr. Collier, Mr. Stott, Mr.
Gallagher, Mr. Gasbarro, Ms. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. McDonough, Mr. Von Dyke, Ms. Huyser, Mr.
Holmes, Mr. Rusch, Mr. Seaquist, Ms. Thornewille, Mr. Coffin, Mr. Panariello, Mr. Annese, Mr.
and Mrs. Saperstein and Mr. Holmes departed the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
B. GOLF BUSINESS:
1. Warrant — Golf Capital Funds Transfer Request: Ms. Campese explained that the
computer equipment itemized in the capital funds request was previously approved at a prior
meeting. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner
Jelleme, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the May 8, 2018 warrant document in the amount
of $10,583.71 to be provided to Nantucket Golf Management, Inc. from the Golf Capital Reserve
Account.
C. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Cisco Beach Use Request — Nantucket Island Surf School: Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Glidden, it was unanimously VOTED
to approve a request from Gary Kohner of Nantucket Island Surf School, to allow his use of a
portion of the Land Bank's Cisco Beach property to rent surfboards and provide surfing lessons
subject to Mr. Kohner continuing to provide stewardship of the property, carrying insurance
protection with $500,000 coverage per occurrence and $1,000,000 in aggregate with the Land Bank
named as additionally insured, and requiring students and board renters to sign hold -harmless
agreements. The Commission agreed to a fee of $5,000 to allow Mr. Kohner to provide these
services for the 2018 summer season.
2. Petrel Landing / 17 Commercial Street — Figawi V.I.P. Tent Request: Mr.
Savetsky presented a request from Figawi, Inc. to have their VIP tent set up at Petrel Landing from
Friday, May 25, 2018 through Monday morning May 28, 2018 to be used for meetings, award
ceremonies and sponsor receptions. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Jelleme, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request as in
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previous years, subject to the Land Bank named as additionally insured on their insurance policy.
3. 401h Pole Property — Beach Access Request: Mr. Savetsky presented a request
from Nantucket Engineer, Art Gasbarro, for two clients on Eel Point Road to drive heavy equipment
across 40th Pole to gain access to the coastal bank in front of their properties for beach nourishment,
with no staging or storage on the Land Bank beach or beach parking lot. Further, the clients will pay
$5,000 each to the Land Bank to be used for Eel Point road grading. Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously
VOTED to approve the request.
4. Various Encroachment — Update: Mr. Savetsky reported that staff was dealing
with several encroachment issues including Phragmites dumping on Land Bank property along
Miacomet Pond; the clearing of wetlands on Land Bank property along Hummock Pond; and
chipped trees in the wetlands on the Craig (Holly Farm) property.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Glidden, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and release the
regular session minutes of April 24, 2018, as written.
G. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. April 2018 Transfers — Record Nos. 39570 through 39642: The Commission
reviewed transfers for the period of April 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018.
2. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of
lien against the following property as a result of the purchaser claiming the "M" exemption as first-
time buyer of real property:
No. 39620 Wynnshield, LLC
H. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal
years 2017 and 2018 through April 2018 were presented to the Commission.
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously
VOTED to execute the May 8, 2018 warrant document in the amount of $164,424.63 to be provided
to the county treasurer.
3. Warrant Authorization — Refunding 2016 Semi -Annual Bond Payment: Upon a
motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the May 8, 2018, 2016
Series A Semi -Annual Bond Interest Payment warrant to be provided to the county treasurer in the
amount of $134,925.00.
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Mr. Sutters and Mr. Gasbarro departed the meeting at 3:50 pm.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded
by Commissioner Reinhard, it was unanimously VOTED to go into executive session in order to
discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and approve Executive Session
minutes. A roll call vote was taken: Glidden — Aye, Reinhard -Aye; Stackpole-Aye; Jelleme-Aye;
Paterson -Aye. The Chairman under Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)] declared that discussion of
these matters in open session may be detrimental to the Land Bank's negotiating position and that
the Commission would reconvptiein regular session following executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Upo�a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 4:00 p.m.
Attested to:
Richman, Secretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 22nd day of May, 2018.
Neil Paterson, Chairman
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2017
FY17
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross F
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jul -16
56
35
21
$46,842,402
$45,392,587
$907,852
Aug -1 6
83
49
34
$79,447,023
$75,538,100
$1,511,230
Sep -1 6
105
48
57
$151,973,352
$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
$96,829,251
$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 -1 7
70
41
29
$55,766,249
$54,331,249
$1,086,625
May -1 7
82
47
35
$61,049,314
$57,758,014
$1,155,160
Jun -17
112
54
58
$101,008,106
$96,807,856
$1,947,324
THRU APR 17
Average
868
89
463
47
405
42
$815,438,690
$81,458,009
$781,962.853
$78,044,0601_$1,565,401
$15,682,325
Low
56
35
21
$37,927,950
$35,566,000
$711,320
High
119
65
58
$151,973,352
$148,099,352
$2,962,654
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2018
FY18
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jul -17
99
56
43
$86,775,289
$80,305,289
$1,614,906
Aug -1 7
85
37
48
$100,460,304
$97,245,700
$1,945,861
Sep -17
123
52
71
$184,607,562
$173,607,562
$3,621,855
Oct -17
123
50
73
$138,788,773
$133,265,544
$2,674,111
Nov -17
95
39
56
$89,552,632
$86,004,631
$1,732,892
Dec -17
128
62
66
$103,053,291
$95,933,389
$1,920,134
Jan -18
86
38
48
$109,100,331
$102,654,331
$2,053,887
Feb -18
93
52
41
$110,702,982
$105,899,307
$2,118,786
Mar -18
84
39
45
$86,699,505
$80,439,505
$1,609,457
Apr -1 8
72
41
31
$63,371,268
$62,871,268
$1,259,025
May -18
Jun -18
THRUAPR 18
Average
988
99
466
47
522
52
$1,073,111,938
$107,311,194
$1,018,226,527
$101,822,653
$20,550,914
$2,055,091
Low
72
37
31
$63,371,268
$62,871,268
$1,259,025
High
128
62
73
$1.84,607,562
$173,607,562
$3,621,855
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of May 8, 2018
1. Attendees sign in sheet
2. Warrant- Golf Capital Transfer Requests
3. Monthly Transfer Report — April 2018
4. "M" Exemption Notice of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
5. Fiscal Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs — April 2018
6. Check Warrant Summary dated May 8, 2018
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of May 8, 2018
1. April 2018 Transfers —Record Nos. 39570 through 39642
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 39620 Wynnshield, LLC