HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle 68 Wrk Grp Minutes - 05 03 2010_201402041900171631ARTICLE 68 WORKGROUP
MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2010
The Article 68 Work Group met for its first meeting at 10:00 am, Monday, May 3, 2010, in the
Conference Room at 2 Fairgrounds Road
Members Present: Lucinda Young (Acting Chair), Bam LaFarge, Caroline Ellis, Dave Fronzuto, Ernest
Steinauer, Lee Saperstein, Mark Lucas, Mike Misurelli, Peter Boyce, Richard Ray, Seth Rutherford,
Wendy McCrea
Members Absent: Cormac Collier
Minutes taken by Board of Selectmen Chair Patty Roggeveen, Secretary Pro Tem
Minutes
Introductions. Lucinda Young was nominated and voted to be Acting Chair. Mike Misurelli emphasized
that landscapers value fertilizing licensing as a potential part of the recommendations; Ms. Young
agreed. Discussion ensued, including questions on identifying models for a licensing initiative. Lucinda
noted the need to educate the professionals in best practice for fertilizer application. Mark Lucas
proposed using Article 68 in its original form as basis of discussion. There is a need for an educational
component, however.
NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) Standards for accredited, organic farming were
referenced and there was consensus that the group should review copies of this document among
others. Also, the Nantucket Land Council is giving out scholarships to attend NOFA classes.
In a discussion on what should be considered to be “Common Documents,” there was consensus on the
following documents for the group: Estuaries Report; background documents that the HPIC used to
develop the original Article 68; Nantucket Best Practice; NOFA Standards; Harbor Plan; NP&EDC
documents; Harbor Plan priority matrix; information on the ponds.
There was general consensus on the need to identify other outside experts whom the group may want
to hear from with information that would help draft a home rule petition.
Administratively, there was consensus for a request to the BOS to set‐up a link on the town’s website,
and explore possibilities of town revenue to support someone to take Minutes and organize meetings.
Lee Saperstein noted the importance of working with legislative liaisons early.
Discussion on difficulty in getting soil tested on the island; alternative test laboratories were explored.
Richard Ray talked about other (non‐fertilizer) town activities to reduce nitrogen loading in the harbor.
Harbor once again being aggressive tested for water quality. Had done it annually from 1993‐2007.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:30am at 2FG. The group will convene every second Tuesday
same time, same location.
Adjourned at 12 noon.
ARTICLE 68 WORKGROUP
MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2010
These minutes were approved by the Work Group in their meeting of Tuesday, May 18, 2010.