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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - June 2, 2008_201402060750268564 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 1 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 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7