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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Commission Minutes 04-22-2009_2014020517260305611 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting of 22 April 2009. 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 6:30 PM. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Chadwick opened nominations for the Chair of the County Commissioners. Ms. Roggeveen nominated Mr. Chadwick and he accepted the nomination. Mr. Kopko moved to affirm the nomination. The County Commissioners then voted unanimously to elect Mr. Chadwick as Chair. Nominations were then taken for Vice-chair of the County Commissioners. Mr. Reinhard nominated Mr. Atherton, who accepted the nomination. Mr. Kopko moved to affirm the nomination. The County Commissioners then voted unanimously to elect Mr. Atherton as Vice-chair. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS Approval of Payroll and Treasury Warrants for April 2009. The payroll and treasury warrants for the month of April 2009 were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting. OFFICIAL BUSINESS Request for Acceptance of Public Safety Equipment for Marine and Coastal Resources Department from Sheriff's Department. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson said Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto brought forward the need for this specialized equipment many months ago and has recently received endorsement for the equipment from the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Fronzuto said the need for this equipment was borne out of a tragedy at Sesachacha Pond last summer where there was a loss of life. He said the Marine Department did respond in a timely manner with equipment that was available at that time; he went on to say that the MA State Police dive team, which helped with the Sesachacha incident, helped develop specifications for the new equipment. Mr. Fronzuto said the equipment to be donated can also be used for patrol use on the ponds. Chairman Chadwick noted the patrol and enforcement use of the equipment does qualify it for deeds excise funds. Mr. Fronzuto noted that the new equipment will be housed at 2 Fairgrounds Road and will be dedicated solely to pond use. Mr. Atherton moved to accept the gift of public safety equipment from the sheriff’s Department; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted. Request for Revision of FY 09 Budget Amendment. Ms. Gibson said on 25 March 2009 the County Commissioners approved an amendment to the FY 2009 County budget of $850,000; that amendment was also approved by the County Review Committee (FinCom) on 26 March 2009. She said it now appears that additional funds may be necessary to fund the FY 2009 Sheriff's budget, with deeds excise revenue continuing to be down. Therefore, it is likely to be necessary to use an increased portion of the corrections deeds excise fund balance to fund the 2009 Sheriff's budget than originally thought which could reduce the amount available for FY 2009 County 2 Administration use. Ms. Gibson noted the funds would be used for the new police station recently approved at the 2009 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election. Ms. Gibson added that the amount being sought is $700,000, down from $850,000. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the amendment; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS/COMMENTS Mr. Atherton asked for the status of the state taking over the County Sheriffs. Ms. Gibson said there has been contact between Town Administration and Senator O’Leary who is the vice-chair of the legislative committee considering the proposed legislation to take over Sheriffs Departments. She said she thinks they have an amendment worked out that would allow for the use of surplus deeds excise funds for the police station project to offset the debt service. She said the legislation is expected to be finalized shortly. Chairman Chadwick said three weeks ago he met with Senator O’Leary and legislative liaisons from Senator Joyce and Senator Therese Murray’s offices and put across to them the Town’s concerns on the funding. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:40 PM. Approved the 27th day of May, 2009.