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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 12, 2019
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. GOLF BUSINESS
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a. Miacomet Golf Clubhouse and Project- Update
b. Miacomet Golf Course Summer Employee Administration, Housing, and Storage
Facility Project - Update
c. Warrant Authorization - Clubhouse Requisition
3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Lily Pond Property - Storm Water Management DPW Presentation
b. Consue Springs - Storm Water Management DPW Presentation
c. Miacomet Pond - Nantucket Pond Coalition Equipment Placement Request
d. Property Foreman & Environmental Coordinator - Updates
e. All Island Trails Map - Discussion
f. Bachman/158 Orange St Accessibility Surfacing - Discussion
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of October 22, 2019 and Special Meeting of November 5, 2019
5. TRANSFER BUSINESS
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens
6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Staff Prepared Annual Report Financial Summary Approval
c. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursement
d. Warrant Authorization - 2016 Refunding 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
2. Real Estate Acquisition
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 12, 2019
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Richard Glidden, Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, Kristina Jelleme.
ABSENT: John Stackpole
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan
Campese, Administrator/Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator; Jeff Pollock,
Property Foreman; Taylor Donovan, Field Ecologist; Guthrie Diamond, Field Ecologist; Rachael
Freeman, Environmental Coordinator.
Inquirer and Mirror Reporter, Brian Bushard was also present at call to order.
I. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Chairman Paterson announced that he would like to donate a large stone for
placement in front of the new Miacomet Golf Clubhouse that would be engraved with the words:
Miacomet Golf Course
A Land Bank Property
All Welcome
The Commission expressed its gratitude for the donation and support for the proposed inscription.
B. GOLF BUSINESS:
1. Miacomet Golf Clubhouse ("MGC") Replacement — Project Update: Mr. Savetsky
stated that the MGC clubhouse construction was nearly complete. He reported that ACG, the Land
Bank's Project Manager, had been tremendously helpful throughout the process in the reduction of
change order expenses by about $400,000.00. A list of work to be completed was reviewed and a
plan was in place to tentatively open the bar by Friday, November 29, 2019.
2. Mr. Savetsky reported that the Miacomet Golf Course Summer Employee
Administration, Housing, and Storage Facility site work was underway with TCE Construction. He
displayed photos of the modular units that were delivered and mounted on the foundation.
3. Warrant Authorization — Clubhouse Requisition: Upon a motion made by
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them more inviting to the public.
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e. Chase Dock Replacement: Pollock confirmed that once the dock piles were
installed, the Land Bank field crew would build the dock and raised walkway at 50 Tennessee
Avenue.
f. 159 Hummock Pond Road Cottage Removal Update: Ms. Freeman
informed the Commission that the original cottage removal plan was delayed due to the decision to
remove the studio simultaneously and Architectural Planner, Brook Meerbergen, was working on
securing the necessary permits for demolition of the studio.
g. Consue Springs/Washington Street Extension: Mr. Pollock noted that they
installed a fiber grade boardwalk over some wetlands behind Consue Springs pond. The trail will
eventually lead from the duck pond property to the harbor.
h. Reyes Property — Progress: Mr. Pollock stated that the gateway was nearly
finished. Three new benches would soon be installed on the property and the two foo dog statues
would be reinstalled at the gated entrance.
i. Sand Plains Grassland Management: Mr. Pollock reported that the field
crew started mitigation for MGC and targeted several areas for burning and mowing in Smooth
Hummocks with the goal of mitigating 90 acres per year. Furthermore, he planned to work with the
Nantucket Conservation Foundation on the Head of Plains property to coordinate management
efforts in a way that was most beneficial to the habitat. He emphasized the importance of rotating
areas in order to ensure the highest level of diversity in plant species.
j. Beechwood Farm Trail Plans/Almanac Pond Road: Ms. Freeman informed
the Commission that staff was working on trails for the Jensen property and discussed the pros and
cons of constructing a 100 -foot boardwalk on the wetlands and slopes of the existing property.
Additionally, she noted that the property would be on a three-year mowing rotation.
k. Hazardous Trees Management: Mr. Pollock stated that any black pitch pine
trees that are 30 to 40 feet tall would be monitored and removed if they were deemed hazardous and
could potentially impact a trail. Moreover, Bartlett Trees had been contacted to assist with tree
maintenance at select properties as needed.
3. All Island Trails Map — Discussion: Ms. Freeman displayed a trail map with all the
trails on the island as well as conservation ownership information. She asked the Commission for
feedback on what they would like to see on maps and explained that staff had spent a significant
amount of time collecting data in the field which could be used for an all -island map or maps for
individual walking trails, depending on which direction the Land Bank wanted to go.
Robert McNeil, Department of Public Works Director entered the meeting at 4: 57 p.m.
4. Lily Pond Property — Storm Water Management DPW Presentation: Mr. McNeil
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reviewed plans for replacing a failing drainage system in the Lily Pond area. He noted that
increased water elevation in the area is due to discharges from increased development since the
1980's. Further, he reviewed low spots and drainage issues on a map; a discussion ensued regarding
the current inputs and sewer updates on Liberty Street. Commissioner Jelleme expressed the Land
Bank's goals for the Lily Pond over the long term, which included making the park more user-
friendly and ecologically sustainable. The Commission acknowledged the issues presented and
expressed a willingness to work with the Town to help resolve the situation, requesting that Mr.
McNeil to keep them apprised of new information as the project evolves.
5. Consue Springs — Storm Water Management DPW Presentation: Mr. McNeil
displayed an aerial map of Consue Springs and informed the Commission of sewer and stormwater
drainage improvements needed and how they would affect the duck pond. The Town has retained
easements across the Land Bank's Consue Springs properties for all of this work, and the DPW is
hoping to have developed a final design plan for this project within a year.
Mr. McNeil and Mr. Pollock departed the meeting at 5: 43p. m.
6. Bachman/158 Orange Street Accessibility Surfacing Discussion: Ms. Freeman
presented a landscaping plan for the property and sought input on various concepts for the parking
and accessible pathway. Discussion ensued and the consensus of the Commission was to go with
concrete pavers for the parking, path and patio.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Reinhard, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and release the regular
session minutes of October 22, 2019 and the special meeting minutes of November 5, 2019 as
written.
E. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. October 2019 Transfers — Record Nos. 41091 through 41200: The Commission
reviewed transfers for the period of October 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.
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. 41094 Douglas Lattanzio
No. 41196 Jodi Lawrence
F. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar
years 2018 and 2019 through October 2019 were presented to the Commission.
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2. Staff Prepared Annual Report Financial Summary Approval: Ms. Campese
presented a staff -prepared Land Bank financial summary, which also included Miacomet Golf
operations, based on the Fiscal Year 2019 audited financial statements. Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard, it was unanimously VOTED
to accept and approve the staff -prepared financial summary for inclusion in the Town of Nantucket
2019 Annual Report.
3. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme, it was VOTED to execute the
November 12, 2019 warrant document in the amount of $180,532.42 to be provided to the county
treasurer.
4. Warrant Authorization — 2016 Refunding Semi -Annual Bond Refund: Upon a
motion made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme, it was
unanimously VOTED to approve payment and authorize staff to wire the Series A semi-annual
bond payment of interest and principal in the total amount of $913,675.00 from the Land Bank's
Collection Account to the Bond Trustee at U.S. Bank.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Jelleme, it was unanimously VOTED to go into executive session in order to discuss
the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. A roll call vote was taken Jelleme-Aye,
Reinhard -Aye, Paterson -Aye, Glidden -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 not reconvene in regular session following
executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made
Commissioner Reinhard, it was VOTED to p
Attested to:
Richard J. Glidden,
Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
ourn to executive session at 5:55 p.m.
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 26th day of November 2019.
Neil Paterson, Chairman
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2018
CAL18
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
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 -18
72
41
31
$63,371,268
$62,871,268
$1,259,025
May -1 8
90
52
38
$68,681,278
$66,624,278
$1,337,840
Jun -18
70
39
31
$72,347,585
$68,338,985
$1,210,166
Jul -18
80
50
30
$80,896,878
$78,396,878
$1,567,938
Aug -1 8
77
45
32
$48,618,521
$46,802,521
$946,902
Sep -1 8
84
26
58
$119,633,412
$118,343,412
$2,371,535
Oct -18
101
35
66
$212,485,401
$207,882,401
$4,167,648
Nov -18
119
48
71
$158,226,115
$153,331,115
$3,085,622
Dec -18
94
51
43
$93,258,434
$89,800,934
$1,796,019
THRUOCT 18
837
417
420
$972,537,160
$938,252,885
$18,643;184
Average
88
43
45
$102,001,809
$98,448,745
$1,960,402
Low
70
26
30
$48,618,521
$46,802,521
$946,902
High
119
52
71
$212,485,401
$207,882,401
$4,167,648
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2019
CAL19
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jan -19
77
36
41
$73,129,224
$70,296,724
$1,405,934
Feb -19
55
32
23
$33,375,816
$31,585,094
$631,702
Mar -19
75
43
32
$51,027,881
$47,441,881
$948,838
Apr -19
72
42
30
$94,747,898
$91,479,627
$1,866,725
May -1 9
86
45
41
$82,825,845
$80,412,845
$1,608,257
Jun -19
70
42
28
$82,330,500
$71,590,500
$1,438,810
Jul -19
89
56
33
$94,955,156
$89,775,156
$1,796,308
Aug -1 9
99
46
53
$106,405,471
$102,684,583
$2,063,692
Sep -19
93
48
45
$80,267,845
$77,392,845
$1,549,917
Oct -19
109
49
60
$139,977,450
$137,527,117
$2,759,542
Nov -19
Dec -19
THRU OCT 19
Average
825
83
439
44
386
39
$839,043,086
$83,904,309
$800,186,372
$80,018,637
$16,069,726
$1,606,973
Low
55
32
23
$33,375,816
$31,585,094
$631,702
High
109
56
60
$139,977,450
$137,527,117
$2,759,542
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 12, 2019
1. October 2019 Transfers — Record Nos. 41091 through 41200
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 41094 Douglas Lattanzio
No. 41196 Jodi Lawrence
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 12, 2019
1. MGC Clubhouse Replacement Project — Update
2. MGC Summer Employee Administration, Housing, Storage Facility Aerial Construction Photos
3. Check Warrant Summary - Clubhouse
4. Property Foreman and Environmental Coordinator — Updates, aerials and plans
5. Land Bank Trails information
6. Monthly Transfer Report — October 2019
7. Current "M" Exemption (see transfer business for record nos.)
8. Calendar Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs - October 2019
9. Land Bank Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2019
10. Check Warrant Summary dated November 12, 2019
11. Refunding 2016 Series A Bond Warrant