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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - August 3, 2009_201402060751459351MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 7:00 PM, MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009 2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD 12 Members Present: Rick Atherton, Andrew Bennett, Brian Chadwick, Jack Gardner, Sylvia Howard, Bert Johnson, Nat Lowell, Barry Rector, John McLaughlin, Don Visco, Jeff Willett, Linda Williams Staff: Andrew Vorce, T.Michael Burns, Leslie Snell, Jeromette Hicks, Susan B. Witte Audience Present: Ned Fawcett, Maureen Beck, Tom Quigley (Surfside Area Plan Work Group), Peter Brace (Independent), D. Anne Atherton, Annie Atherton I. Call to Order Chairman Lowell called the meeting to order at 7:02PM II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was present. III. Approval of Agenda The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the NP&EDC agenda of Aug. 3, 2009. The vote was unanimous. IV. Approval of Minutes: Approval: Meeting of June 1, 2009 Approval: Meeting of July 13, 2009 The motion was made by Jack Gardner and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the minutes of June 1, 2009 and July 13, 2009, as submitted. The vote was unanimous. V. Public Comment - None VI. Action / Discussion Items A. Action / Discussion: Acceptance of Membership Appointments 1. Housing Authority / Bert V. Johnson Jr. 2. ConCom / No Appointment Yet The motion was made by Sylvia Howard and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby accept the Housing Authority re-appointment of Bert V. Johnson Jr. to the NP&EDC. The vote was unanimous. B. Discussion: TIP, FY 2010 – 2013 There maybe two special meetings for public review and a vote by the Commission scheduled. C. Action / Discussion: UPWP, FY 2010 1. Close the 30-day public review period of the draft FFY 2010 Unified Planning Work Program. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby close the 30-day public review period. The vote was unanimous. 2. Endorse the draft FFY 2010 Unified Planning Work Program, and authorize the Chairman to sign the endorsement page. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby endorse the draft FFY 2010 Unified Planning Work Program, and authorize the Chairman to sign the endorsement page. The vote was unanimous. D. Action / Discussion: Capital Budget Projects #d. The Old South Road at Fairgrounds Road Intersection Improvement was discussed, and the link to the “Old South Road Intersection Study” of Sept. 12, 2006 from GPI will be sent to the Commissioners by e-mail on Tuesday. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to amend the list of Capital Projects (to reverse d & e) The vote was (11) eleven approve and (1) one Barry Rector opposed. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the list of Capital Projects, as amended. The vote was unanimous. E. Action / Discussion: 2009 Annual Report The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the 2009 NP&EDC Annual Report, as amended. The vote was unanimous. F. Discussion: Surfside Area Plan 1. Some Map Attachments are Pending The discussion included: The properties along Miacomet Road should be included in the Surfside Area Plan. Miacomet area was never considered part of the Surfside Area and should have their own area plan It was stated that the boundary had been thoroughly discussed and approved, as is, by the NP&EDC (Aug. 6, 2007 by a unanimous 12 member vote, see attached). This is done at the beginning of the area plan process to eliminate problems arising along the way. Sherburne Commons and the Housing Authority are included due to them having direct access on South Shore Road. The area plan maps are not “Zoning maps” they are “neighborhood maps” The drafting by the work group and then acceptance by the NP&EDC of any area plan is the not necessarily the ending of the process by the residents of that area The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the Surfside Area Plan, as amended. The vote was (9) nine in favor and (3) three Sylvia Howard, Don Visco, John McLaughlin opposed. 2. “Special Meeting” will be Scheduled for Action – Not Necessary Plan approved at this, Aug. 3, 2009 meeting. G. Action / Discussion: Rizzo Consulting Services Update The “draft” recommendations maybe ready for a special meeting in Sept., with the vote held at the Oct. 5th meeting. VII. Report Items* A. Director's Report The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to support the CPC application to continue the funding for the Housing Planner / Specialist position. The vote was (10) in favor and (2) two Linda Williams, Bert Johnson abstained. Wind siting reform legislation: the main issue is to retain local control. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of opposition to bills H. 3065 & S. 1504: An Act Relative to Comprehensive Wind Siting Reform. The vote was (8) in favor and (4) John McLaughlin, Sylvia Howard, Brian Chadwick, Barry Rector opposed. B. Transportation Planner's Report C. Housing Specialist Report VIII. Other Business The idea of local businesses “Adopting a Bike Path” was discussed. IX. Adjournment The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:50PM.