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MINUTES
ANNUAL MEETING / REGULAR MEETING
NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
7:00 PM, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008
2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
10 Members Present: Brian Chadwick (lv. @ approx. 8:10PM), Jack Gardner,
Sylvia Howard, Michael Kopko (lv. @ approx. 7:15PM),
Nat Lowell (newly elected chair), John McLaughlin,
Barry Rector (out-going chair), Don Visco, Jeff Willett,
Linda Williams (lv. @ approx. 7:30 PM)
Staff Present: Andrew Vorce, T. Michael Burns, Jeromette Hicks,
Sophie O’Neill
Audience Present: Peter Brace (Independent), Josh Balling (I&M)
I. Call to Order Chairman Rector called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was present.
III. Approval of Agenda The motion was made by Linda Williams and
seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to
approve the agenda of June 2, 2008, as
amended.
The vote was unanimous.
IV. Approval of Minutes: Approval: Meeting of Mar. 31, 2008
Approval: Meeting of April 17, 2008
Approval: Meeting of May 19, 2008
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the minutes of Mar. 31, as amended
and Apr. 17, as submitted and May 19, 2008, as amended.
The vote was unanimous.
V. Public Comment – None
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Director Vorce introduced Summer intern Sophie O’Neill to the
Commissioners. She will be working on the Open Space Plan among
other projects.
VI. Action / Discussion Items
A. Action / Discussion: Acceptance of Membership Appointments
1. County Commissioners / (Current Appointee Michael Kopko)
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby accept the County Commissioners’ appointment
of Michael Kopko to the NP&EDC.
The vote was unanimous.
2. Housing Authority / (Current Appointee Vacant)
This appointment is still pending. They are waiting for a full roster.
3. Conservation Commission / (Current Appointee David Gray)
This appointment is still pending.
David Gray will continue in this position until notice of appointment is
received and accepted at a later Commission meeting.
B. Action: Swearing-in of Agency Members N/A
C. Action / Discussion: At-Large Members
(3) Year Term (Current: Don Visco, completed Nat Lowell’s term)
1. Don Visco
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby elect Don Visco to the 3-year At-Large Term,
which expires in 2011.
The vote was unanimous.
D. Action: Swearing–In of At-Large Members N/A
The motion was made by Nat Lowell and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby appoint Barry Rector as Chairman Pro-tem to
oversee the election of the chairman.
The vote was unanimous.
E. Action / Discussion: Election of Officers
1. Chairman
2. Vice-Chairman
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1. Chairman Nominations:
Nat Lowell (Letter of Interest) was nominated by Linda
Williams
No nominations from the floor
Chairman Pro-tem Rector declared Nat Lowell was elected Chairman
by acclamation.
2. Vice-Chairman Nominations: All from the Floor
Brian Chadwick was nominated by Michael Kopko.
Chairman Pro-tem Rector declared Brian Chadwick was elected
Vice-Chairman by acclamation.
Chairman Rector turned the Chair over to new Chairman Nat Lowell.
F. Action / Discussion: Agency Appointments
1. Contract Review Committee of Human Services (1)
(Current Jack Gardner)
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to re-appoint Jack Gardner as the
NP&EDC representative to the
Contract Review Committee of Human Services.
The vote was unanimous.
2. Capital Program Committee (1) (Current Linda Williams)
It was mentioned that there was a discussion at the BOS level &
memo concerning the NP&EDC representative being eliminated.
One real issue has been that the NP&EDC representative has not
received notification of the meeting schedule. The Commissioners
hope that this will be rectified immediately.
Our representative is to report back to the Commission after
attending any meetings.
The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to re-appoint Linda Williams as the
NP&EDC representative to the Capital Program Committee.
The vote was unanimous.
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3. MARPA (1) (Current Barry Rector)
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to re-appoint Barry Rector as the
NP&EDC representative to MARPA.
The vote was unanimous.
Michael Kopko left the meeting at approx. 7:15PM.
4. Surfside Area Plan Work Group (2)
(Current Linda Williams & Nat Lowell)
The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to re-appoint Linda Williams and
Nat Lowell as the NP&EDC representatives to the Surfside
Area Plan Work Group.
The vote was unanimous.
G. Action/Discussion: “Buy Local” Initiative Sustainable Nantucket
There is no schedule set at this point.
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to appoint Brian Chadwick as the
NP&EDC representative to the “Buy Local” Initiative of
Sustainable Nantucket.
The vote was unanimous.
H. Action / Discussion: Bylaw Committee
The Bylaw Committee was instructed to schedule a meeting in the
very near future, so as to have its recommendations to the staff no
later than July 25, 2008 for the packet for the Aug. meeting.
This is the official Required Notice given to NP&EDC
Commissioners at this regular / Annual meeting June 2, 2008 that
proposed Bylaw changes will be considered at the next regular
NP&EDC meeting on Aug. 4, 2008.
This Bylaw Committee meeting is not a posted NP&EDC meeting.
All Bylaw proposals for amendments must be given in writing,
dated and with the justifications for the changes to staff for the
committee ASAP, prior to their meeting.
They will review them and make recommendations to the
Commission for a vote on Aug. 4, 2008.
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The motion was made by John McLaughlin and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to re-appoint Jack Gardner and
Linda Williams and appoint Barry Rector as the 3-member
Bylaw Committee.
The vote was unanimous.
I. Action / Discussion: Surfside Area Plan Work Group Up-Date
Linda Williams reported that the re-writing is still taking place.
They are using the Madaket Area Plan as the basic template along
with some of the Tom Nevers Area Plan.
They hope to be done by the end of the Summer.
Chairman Lowell asked that an update be ready for the August
meeting, especially in reference to the 2009 ATM.
Linda Williams left the meeting at approx. 7:30PM.
J. Action / Discussion: Opening of Public Hearing to Amend 2007-2010 TIP
Chairman Lowell opened the public hearing.
Peter Brace (Independent) asked if the Nobadeer Farm Road bike
path will run along behind the schools?
The answer was yes it will from Nobadeer Farm Rd up to
Hinsdale Road behind the schools.
Chairman Lowell closed the public hearing.
The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the NP&EDC
does hereby approve the amendment of the FY 2007-10 TIP to delete
the Cliff Road bike path extension from the 2008 element and in its
place insert the Nobadeer Farm Road bike path, and to authorize the
Chairman to sign the endorsement of the TIP amendment on or
after June 5, 2008, if there are no substantive comments.
The vote was unanimous.
K. Action / Discussion: FY 2009 -2012 TIP, Opening of Public Review Period
There was some discussion on:
The sidewalk extension along Prospect St. to 4-corners.
Hummock Pond Rd. bike path Phase I is from Milk St. to Bartlett
Farm Rd.
The motion was made by Brian Chadwick. and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the TIP development schedule and
authorize the advisement of the 30-day public review period starting
June 26th, a “special” meeting on July 14th and an Aug. 4, 2008
public hearing.
The vote was unanimous.
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L. Action / Discussion: FY 2008 UPWP, Opening of Public Review Period
The motion was made by Brian Chadwick and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve this UPWP development schedule and
authorize the advertisement of the 30-day public review period and
an Aug. 4, 2008 public hearing.
The vote was unanimous.
VII. Report Items*
A. Director's Report
The Commissioners asked that Director Vorce set up a joint meeting with
the BOS to discuss their “Goals & Objective” specifically the one
referencing a “Town Planning Dept”.
The discussion included:
BOS goal was a surprise.
Planning Dept. responds to the Town Manager and BOS and the work done
speaks for itself
Director Vorce attends the Dept. Heads Meetings and is co-operative to our
“one” Town
There seems to be a lack of understanding of the history of the NP&EDC
ATM articles have been voted down along these lines (Gov Study Committee
and Plan Bd Term limits and Plan Bd being appointed)
What, if anything, is the problem to start this line of thinking up again?
The Town could lose out on a lot of things, ex. critical funding, grants, 3-C grant,
Transportation Planner, bike path and road work monies (State & Federal)
A “Town Planning Dept.” is not a Regional Planning Commission and would not
be good for Nantucket and would not carry the same weight State-wise
Undercurrent of a “take-over” of Planning Board and Planning Dept. (NP&EDC)
No prior communication with the NP&EDC of the intent of this being added to
the BOS list
NP&EDC and the Planning Board both have an “open door policy” to the BOS &
the Town Manager for dialogue
Duplicate of effort & costs
Save-the –Date Tuesday June 17, 2008 at noon a dedication of the 2008 season
transportation facility at 10-12 Washington Street.
The 41-81D Plan should be 75% done by Dec. There maybe 5 draft chapters
done by Fall.
B. Transportation Planner's Report
The Bartlett Farm Road bike path has been shut down by Natural Heritage
through MassHwy due to the handling of the Shad Bush.
Maybe worthwhile to have DNA testing done to determine if the Nantucket bush
could be taken off the endangered list, considering it is considered a “weed” on
Cape.
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Brian Chadwick left @ approx. 8:10PM.
VIII. Other Business
NP&EDC Aug. meeting time changed to 6:00PM from 7:00PM.
John McLaughlin requested “Draft” minutes be available within the week of the
meeting, with basic info included.
IX. Adjournment
The motion was made by Jack Gardner and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to adjourn the meeting.
The vote was unanimous.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:20PM.
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