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Minutes of the Meeting of 27 August 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 Patricia Roggeveen, Rick Atherton, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko. Brian Chadwick was
absent. Vice-Chairman Atherton, acting as Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:25 PM,
following a meeting of the Board of Health.
Approval of Minutes of 17 April 2008 at 2:00 PM; 23 April 2008 at 6:00 PM; 23 July 2008 at 6:00
PM. The minutes of 17 April 2008 at 2:00 PM; 23 April 2008 at 6:00 PM; 23 July 2008 at 6:00 PM
were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll and Treasury Warrants for August 2008. The payroll and treasury warrants for
August 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Public Hearing to Consider Order to Discontinue Certain Portions of Sherburne Turnpike.
Chairman Atherton announced that, due to a lack of a quorum for a viewing that was scheduled for
earlier today, action on this agenda matter must be continued until September 24, 2008 at which
time another viewing is scheduled; however, Chairman Atherton opened the hearing and asked if
there was any individual present who wished to speak on the discontinuance. Phillip Read, who
resides at 20 Sherburne Turnpike, spoke in favor of the discontinuance as did Planning Director
Andrew Vorce. Mr. Kopko moved to continue the hearing until the next regularly scheduled County
meeting on September 24, 2008; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Public Hearing Pursuant to Section 2.5 of County Charter to Consider Acceptance of Grant of
Easements (2) for Sidewalk Purposes from Harbor View Place Along Commercial Street and
Washington Street. Chairman Atherton opened the hearing and asked if any individual was present
who wished to speak in favor of accepting the grant of easements. Planning Director Andrew Vorce
spoke in favor and explained the issue. As no individual was present to speak in opposition,
Chairman Atherton closed the hearing. Mr. Reinhard moved to accept two grant of easements for
sidewalk purposes from Harbor View Place along Commercial Street and Washington Street;
seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously.
Public Hearing to Consider Order of Taking by Eminent Domain and Lay Out Portions of Nobadeer
Avenue and Adams Street in Surfside; and, to Adopt Resolution Regarding Damage Awards.
Chairman Atherton opened the hearing and asked if any individual was present who wished to
speak in favor of the taking. Planning Director Andrew Vorce spoke in favor and explained the
reasons for the takings. Bernard Carrey, who resides at 41 Nobadeer Avenue, expressed his
concern with vehicles speeding on Nobadeer Avenue and the possibility of the County paving the
road. Some discussion followed and it was clarified that Nobadeer Avenue cannot be paved
without a vote of Town Meeting. Mr. Reinhard stated there is more “protection” for property owners
abutting public roads as opposed to private roads as law enforcement officials have more ability to
enforce parking and speeding laws. As no other individual spoke on this matter, Mr. Kopko moved
to postpone action on this matter until after a viewing of the proposed taking has taken place
(September 24, 2008); seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Public Hearing to Consider Order to Take by Eminent Domain and Lay Out a Portion of Dunham
Street; and, to Adopt Resolution Regarding Damage Awards. Chairman Atherton opened the
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hearing and Planning Director Andrew Vorce spoke in favor and explained why the taking is
proposed. As no other individual spoke on the issue, Mr. Kopko moved to postpone action until
after a viewing of the proposed taking has taken place (September 24, 2008); seconded by Mr.
Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Public Hearing to Consider Order to Take by Eminent Domain and Lay Out a Portion of Lovers
Lane; and, to Adopt Resolution Regarding Damage Awards. Chairman Atherton opened the
hearing and asked if there was any individual present who wished to speak. Planning Director
Andrew Vorce spoke in favor and explained the proposed taking. As no other individual spoke on
the matter, Mr. Kopko moved to postpone action until after a viewing of the subject road taking and
lay out has taken place (September 24, 2008); seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Approved the 24th day of September 2008.