HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - February 2, 2009_201402060751461694MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
7:00 PM, MONDAY, FEB. 2, 2009
2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
9 Members Present: Andrew Bennett, Brian Chadwick (lv @ 9:00PM),
Jack Gardner, Bert Johnson, Michael Kopko, Nat Lowell, Barry Rector,
Jeff Willett, Linda Williams
Staff Present: Andrew Vorce, T. Michael Burns, Leslie Snell, Jeromette Hicks,
Susan B. Witte
Parking Garage Consultant, Shannon McDonald
Audience Present: Whitey Willauer, Rich Atherton, Peter Brace (Independent),
Alicia Hull (I&M)
I. Call to Order Chairman Lowell called the meeting to order at 7:05PM.
II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was present.
III. Approval of Agenda The motion was made by Bert Johnson and
seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to approve the NP&EDC agenda
of Feb. 2, 2009.
The vote was unanimous.
IV. Approval of Minutes: Approval: Meeting of Dec. 1, 2008
Approval: Meeting of Jan. 12, 2009
The motion was made by Bert Johnson and seconded that the NP&EDC
does hereby vote to approve the minutes of Dec. 1, 2008, as amended.
The vote was unanimous.
The motion was made by Brian Chadwick and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to approve the minutes of Jan. 12, 2009, as
submitted.
The vote was unanimous.
V. Public Comment - None
VI. Action / Discussion Items
A. Action / Discussion: Consultant Shannon McDonald Presentation
Ms. McDonald gave a very brief summary of her presentation.
Some points were: this site is available now, central location to park once &
walk, flat floor plate can be adaptive for re-use, can be designed for multi uses.
The discussion included:
The need to look at the site reasonably and be pro-active
RFQ being reviewed by the BOS with & without a parking garage & other idea
The Town is in no direct negotiations
It is a Brownfield site
Bulk fuel license ends Sept. 09 maybe extended & the lease ends 2018
Grand Union lease ends in 09 or 2010
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does
give a positive recommendation to be conveyed to the Board of Selectmen on
the RFQ, as amended.
The vote was unanimous.
B. Action / Discussion: NP&EDC support for the CDBG Home Owner
Rehab Block Grant
The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the NP&EDC
does hereby vote to support the CDBG Home Owner Rehab Block
Grant, request that Director Vorce write a memo / or convey in some
way to and request that the BOS at their Wed. Feb. 4, 2009 meeting
consider signing a contingency letter for this grant.
The vote was seven (7) in favor and one (1) Brian Chadwick opposed
and one (1) Linda Williams recused herself.
C. Action / Discussion: FY 2007-2010 TIP
1. Approve Notice to Amend FY 07-10 TIP
Milestone Road maintenance - resurfacing roadway & bike path
There is no scope of work as of yet for Milestone Road.
The focus is on State road projects which are shovel ready.
2. Approval to Schedule Special Mtg to Approve Amended TIP
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the advertisement (Feb. 5 & 19, 2009)
of the public review period for the amendment of the FY 2007-10 TIP
and schedule a special meeting date T-B-D by staff. ( possibly Feb. 23,
2009).
The vote was eight (8) in favor and one (1) Michael Kopko opposed.
D. Discussion: 4-Corners Update – FYI Only
E. Action / Discussion: FY 2010 Budget - Update
There have been changes to the Professional Services Line Item.
There will be no staff reduction at this point.
F. Action / Discussion: Director’s Evaluation from Chairman Lowell
-Verbal Report
There were 7 evaluations received.
They fell in the mid-4’s.
The Chairman listed some of the major accomplishments of the Planning
office under the direction & leadership of Director Vorce over the last
year.
G. Action / Discussion: 1. Director’s Annual Salary Adjustment
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to authorize the Director’s salary
adjustment of 2.5% $ 2,563.98, yearly salary of $105,122.99.
The vote was seven (7) in favor and one (1) Michael Kopko abstained.
2. Director’s Request to Carry-Over
Vacation Time
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to authorize the Director to carry-over approx.
84.00 Hrs of accrued vacation time for up to two (2) years.
The vote was six (6) in favor and two (2) Michael Kopko and Jeff
Willett abstained.
VII. Report Items*
A. Director's Report
B. Transportation Planner's Report
C. Housing Specialist Report
VIII. Other Business
IX. Executive Session: Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel -
(None)
X. Adjournment
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to adjourn the meeting.
The vote was unanimous.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeromette M. Hicks