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Minutes of the Meeting of 23 July 2008 at 6:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Town and
County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Commission present
were Brian Chadwick, Patricia Roggeveen, Rick Atherton, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko.
Chairman Chadwick called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM, following a meeting of the Board of
Health.
Approval of Minutes of 28 May 2008 at 6:00 PM; 11 June 2008 at 6:00 PM; 25 June 2008 at 6:00
PM. The minutes of 28 May 2008 at 6:00 PM; 11 June 2008 at 6:00 PM and 25 June 2008 at 6:00
PM were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll and Treasury Warrants for July 2008. The payroll and treasury warrants for July
2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. With regard to one of the Sheriff’s
invoices, the Commission voted unanimously to send the Sheriff a letter requesting information on
his “gun policy.”
Public Hearing Pursuant to Section 2.5 of County Charter to Consider Acceptance of Grant of
Easement at 204 Cliff Road. Chairman Chadwick excused himself from the table and left the room
thus abstaining from the following discussion and vote. Vice-Chairman Atherton, acting as
Chairman, opened the hearing and asked if any individual was present to speak in favor of the
easement. Planning Director Andrew Vorce spoke in favor. As no individual was present to speak
in opposition, Chairman Atherton closed the hearing. Mr. Reinhard explained the purpose of the
easement noting it provides legal access to the Founders burial ground. Mr. Reinhard commended
the Public Works Department for the new signage at the location and moved, pursuant to section
2.5 of the County Charter, to accept the grant of easement from the Nantucket Angler’s Club;
seconded by Mr. Kopko. So voted unanimously.
Chairman Chadwick returned to the room and took his seat at the table.
Public Hearing Pursuant to Section 2.5 of the County Charter to Consider Acceptance of Grant of
Easement Near 57 Prospect Street. Chairman Chadwick opened the hearing and asked if any
individual was present to speak in favor of the easement. Planning Director Andrew Vorce spoke in
favor and explained the purpose of the easement. As no individual was present to speak in
opposition, Chairman Chadwick closed the hearing. Mr. Kopko moved, pursuant to section 2.5 of
the County Charter, to accept the grant of easement from Nantucket Cottage Hospital for sidewalk
purposes; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously.
Approval of Order of Layout of Portion of Miller Lane. Planning Director Andrew Vorce provided
some background noting this matter first came before the Commission in 2006 and the plan to lay
out a portion of Miller Lane has now been completed and accepted by the Planning Board.
Chairman Chadwick noted that a viewing took place earlier today and there was no individual
present to voice any opposition. Chairman Chadwick apprised the Commission that a citizen’s
petition has been submitted asking the Commission to further extend Miller’s Lane as an improved
roadway and this issue will be addressed at a public hearing at a future date. Mr. Reinhard moved
that, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 82 and 79, as amended, and Article 1 of
the Nantucket County Charter, St. 1996, c. 290, § 4, common convenience and necessity require
the layout of a portion of Miller Lane as a public way from its intersection with the western sideline
Minutes of the Meeting of 23 July 2008 – 6:00 PM
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of Airport Road (formerly known as Macy’s Lane) northwesterly to a boundary of a line between
two corner bounds as shown on the Plan hereinafter described for all purposes for which a public
way may be used in the County and Town of Nantucket, and do hereby adopt and decree this
Order of Layout on behalf of the County, and do hereby lay out, as a public way for all purposes for
which a public way may be used in the County and Town of Nantucket, including but not limited to
providing and improving access for and safety of pedestrians and operators of emergency and
motor vehicles and bicycles and installing utilities, the land (the “parcel”) bounded and described
on Land Court Plan 16514-B and entitled “Land Court Division Plan of Land in Nantucket, MA.,”
dated June 16, 2008, prepared for Town of Nantucket by Blackwell & Associates, Inc. and filed with
the Nantucket County Registry of Deeds District of the Land Court; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen.
So voted unanimously.
Endorsement of Subdivision Plan; Approval of Conveyance of Property to Town of Nantucket from
County of Nantucket Pursuant to Vote on Article 73 by 2007 Annual Town Meeting for Portion of
Property Along Sherburne Turnpike. Planning Director Andrew Vorce explained the reason for the
conveyance and Mr. Reinhard moved to endorse the subdivision plan conveying property along
Sherburne Turnpike from the County to the Town (copy of Act attached); seconded by Ms.
Roggeveen. So voted unanimously.
Adoption of Compensation Schedule for Nantucket County Employees. Assistant Town Manager
Malachy Rice explained the proposed schedule, noting that it has been reviewed by Town
Counsel. After some discussion, Mr. Kopko moved to approve the schedule, as recommended;
seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
Approved the 27th day of August 2008.