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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - February 4, 2008_201402060750261064MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 7:00 PM, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD 10 Members Present: Brian Chadwick, Jack Gardner, David Gray, Sylvia Howard, Michael Kopko, Nat Lowell, John McLaughlin, Barry Rector, Frank Spriggs, Jeff Willett (Left @ 8:55PM) Staff Present: Andrew Vorce, T. Michael Burns, Jeromette Hicks Consultant Present: Mark Arigoni, Milone & MacBroom Audience Present: Peter Brace (Independent), Michelle Whelan, Curtis Barnes, I. Call to Order Chairman Rector called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was present. III. Approval of Agenda The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the agenda, as submitted. The vote was unanimous. IV. Approval of Minutes: Approval: Meeting of Dec. 3, 2007 Approval: Meeting of Jan. 3, 2008 The motion was made by John McLaughlin and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the minutes of Dec. 3, 2007 and Jan. 3, 2008, as submitted. The vote was unanimous. V. Public Comment VI. Action / Discussion Items A. Discussion: Michelle Whelan, Sustainable Nantucket Michelle Whelan introduced herself to the Commission and said there is a new Board of Directors for Sustainable Nantucket and they would like to work with the NP&EDC when ever possible. B. Action / Discussion: Downtown Traffic Study 1. Present ‘Draft” Recommendations 2. Initiate Public Review Period A power point presentation was presented by Consultant Mark Arigoni of Milone & MacBroom. There will be a workshop with the NP&EDC, BOS & consultants. (TBD) March 10, 2008 is the deadline for the endorsement of the study. The discussion included: Harborview Way & the Yacht Club, walk through Oak Street – 2-way Broad Street – change in parking SSA – parking by concrete wall Arch / gateway Truck route improvements Sidewalk improvements New Whale Street, in deed, garden has to stay in place The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve to initiate and advertize a 30-day public review period of the draft Downtown Circulation and Ferry Access Study beginning Feb. 7, 2008 and ending at an NP&EDC meeting on March 10, 2008. . The vote was unanimous. Jeff Willett left meeting @ 8:55 PM. C. Action / Discussion: ATM 2008 Warrant Articles The discussion included: “Special Town Meetings” might be considered for Zoning Articles in the future. Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Questions: No Comment 4. Policies that encourage or enable “alternative” or “renewable” energy. on these 5. Sconset Beach Preservation Fund. 6. Parking garage. These not Article 6, in which I am proposing transfers in both salary and expense discussed items from the ZBA budget Article 8, operating budget which has not been finalized Article 26, CPC, which includes funding for a Housing Planner/Specialist No Comment Warrant Articles 67 & 68: Coastal Management Plan-Moratorium Negative Warrant Article 71: Parking permits The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a negative recommendation on Art. 71. The vote was unanimous. Negative Warrant Article 74: Eliminates restriction of Segways on sidewalks The motion was made by Brian Chadwick and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a negative recommendation on Art. 74. The vote was unanimous. Negative Warrant Article 80: Charter Amendment-Planning Director The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a negative recommendation on Art. 80. The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) Michael Kopko opposed. Positive Warrant Articles 82 (Housing Bank), Warrant Article 83 (Sewer Act) Taken as Warrant Article 84 (1975 Roads), Warrant Article 85 (Real Estate one vote Conveyance-Sherburne Turnpike and Milestone Road), Warrant Article 86 (Land Bank) Legislation re-filings The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a positive recommendation on Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 & 86. The vote was unanimous. Positive Warrant Article 87: 7 Miacomet Road-Human Services site The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a positive recommendation on Art. 87. The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) John McLaughlin abstained. Positive Warrant Articles 90, 91 and 92: “Streamlined Permitting” The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a positive recommendation on Articles 90, 91 & 92. The vote was unanimous. Negative Warrant Article 94: Cobblestones The motion was made by Brian Chadwick and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a negative recommendation on Art. 94. The vote was unanimous. Request Cost Warrant Article 95: Renewable Energy-Town Buildings Analysis The motion was made by Brian Chadwick and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to request a cost analysis of Art. 95. The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) Sylvia Howard abstained. Negative Warrant Article 96: Requiring Registration w/ Historical Commission Added to List The motion was made by Jack Gardner and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a negative recommendation on Art. 96. The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) Michael Kopko opposed. No Comment Warrant Article 97: Separate Board of Health Negative Warrant Article 98: Planning Board term of office The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a negative recommendation on Art. 98. The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) Michael Kopko opposed. Positive Warrant Article 99: Agricultural Commission The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a positive recommendation on Art. 99. The vote was unanimous. Positive Warrant Articles 114, 115 and 116: Madaket Area Plan initiative The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a positive recommendation on Articles 114, 115 & 116. The vote was unanimous. Positive Warrant Articles 122, 123 and 124: Reis/Town exchange The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote a positive recommendation on Articles 122, 123 & 124. The vote was unanimous. D. Action / Discussion: 1. Director’s Annual Salary Adjustment 2. Director’s Request to Carry-Over Vacation Time The motion was made by Jack Gardner and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the Director’s Annual Salary Adjustment of 5%. The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) Michael Kopko abstained. The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the carry-over of 80 vacation days. The vote was eight (8) in favor, one (1) Michael Kopko abstained. VII. Report Items* A. Director's Report B. Transportation Planner's Report There was some discussion about the Cliff Road Bike Path and Bartlett Road Bike Path. VIII. Other Business IX. Executive Session: Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel None Held X. Adjournment The motion was made by John McLaughlin and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:30PM.