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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Commission Minutes 12-17-2008_2014020517264552511 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting of 17 December 2008. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town and County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Commission present were Rick Atherton, Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Allen Reinhard and Patricia Roggeveen. Chairman Chadwick called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS Approval of Payroll and Treasury Warrants for December 2008. The payroll and treasury warrants for the month of December 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing to Consider Petition to Modify Layout of Miller Lane. Chairman Chadwick noted that this is the second hearing on this matter. Planning Director Andrew Vorce provided and explained a map of the area of a proposed extension of Miller Lane, showing the existing end of the public layout and the petitioner’s proposed extension of the layout of approximately 577 feet in the westerly direction. He explained that the proposal would provide frontage for three pre-existing lots; the same owner owns three additional lots fronting on Old South Road. Mr. Vorce noted that the Planning Board, at its 11 December 2008 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend the laying out of the extension of Miller Lane, subject to four conditions. Kevin Dale, representing the petitioner Mary Glowacki, asked the Commissioners to support the recommendation of the Planning Board and act in concert with the Planning Board by approving the proposed layout of Miller Lane. Abutter Steven Cohen spoke against the petition noting that Ms. Glowacki can legally build on the lots in question by using access across her lots on Old South Road. Bill Hunter, whose firm represents the petitioner, also spoke in favor of the layout. After no further public comment, Chairman Chadwick closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to Board comment. Mr. Reinhard said he felt the road extension would destroy the character of the area, especially in light of the Town’s plans for a walking path there. He went on to say the road would make the properties on Daffodil Lane into an “island” and said he was opposed to extending the road. Mr. Kopko said he recalled at Town Meeting that the proposed area was voted to be left as open for the public. Ms. Roggeveen said she was concerned about cutting off access to the parcels in question and supports the Planning Board’s position. Mr. Kopko reiterated Mr. Cohen’s earlier comment that Ms. Glowacki can gain access for the lots across her property on Old South Road. Mr. Atherton said he felt the efforts of the Town Meeting are clear regarding leaving the area proposed as open space for a walking trail and that the Commission should honor the Town Meeting vote. Discussion followed as to the alternative means to access the lots in question from Old South Road vs. Miller Lane. Mr. Reinhard moved to deny the request to modify the layout of Miller Lane; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted. Chairman Chadwick and Ms. Roggeveen were opposed. Public Hearing to Consider Taking by Eminent Domain and Laying Out of Ticcoma Way from its Intersection of Fairgrounds Road to a Point Easterly of its Intersection with Amelia Drive. Mr. Kopko recused himself from the hearing. Mr. Vorce presented and explained a map of the 2 proposed layout of the road taking. He said that the proposal is for the county to accept a portion of Ticcoma Way, which is fully constructed having been recently paved by a private developer, is in good condition, and includes a sidewalk. Mr. Vorce noted that the plans to prepare this taking were paid for by the 40B Beach Plum Village development, which has appropriated a certain amount of money for mitigation of traffic within a certain radius of its project. The Zoning Board of Appeals allowed for that money to be spent for the Ticcoma Way project. Mr. Vorce said considering the amount of work that will be occurring on town property on the north side, the Planning Board did recommend in favor of the proposed action. Chairman Chadwick noted the Commissioners had a viewing earlier in the day with the Planning Director and there were no public objections expressed to the taking. Seeing there was no public comment Chairman Chadwick closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to Board comment. Mr. Reinhard noted that the road was constructed to County specifications and moved to go forward with the County’s taking of the portion of Ticcoma Way as proposed; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. OFFICIAL BUSINESS None. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS/COMMENT Discussion Regarding County Commissioner Liaison to County Sheriff; and Replacement Roofs for Loran Barracks and Police Station. Chairman Chadwick explained that these issues are on the agenda in light of some friction between the Sheriff’s Department and members of the County Commissioners. He thought it would be appropriate to see if there was interest among the County commissioners to be a liaison to the Sheriff’s office. Chairman Chadwick said that he did invite the Sheriff to attend this discussion and noted that Sheriff Bretschneider was not present. Mr. Atherton and Mr. Reinhard agreed to be joint liaisons. Chairman Chadwick said any and all concerns may now be put forth to the liaisons for discussion with the County Sheriff. Mr. Reinhard noted he received a copy of a letter from the Sheriff offering to fund replacement roofs for the Loran Barracks and the Police Station. Chairman Chadwick explained that a ruling has been issued by counsel for the state County Government Finance Review Board allowing that the County has the right to use deeds excise funding for law enforcement purposes and that the County does not need the Sheriff’s permission to do so, but that a dialogue with the Sheriff is encouraged. It was generally agreed that Mr. Atherton and Mr. Reinhard will be the county’s liaisons to the sheriff for the time being. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:40 PM. Approved the 28th day of January, 2009.