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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - June 1, 2009_201402060751466538MINUTES ANNUAL MEETING / REGULAR MEETING NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 6:00 PM, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009 2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD 11 Members Present: Rick Atherton, Brian Chadwick, Jack Gardner, Sylvia Howard, Bert Johnson, Nat Lowell, John McLaughlin, Barry Rector, Don Visco, Jeff Willett, Linda Williams Staff: Andrew Vorce, T.Michael Burns, Susan B. Witte, Catherine Ancero Consultants: Stephen Barrett (Blue Wave Strategies) Mike Hall, Nancy Doherty (Rizzo) Audience: Whitey Willauer, Sandra Welch (Energy Committee) I. Call to Order Chairman Lowell called the meeting to order @ 7:00PM 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 approve the NP&EDC agenda of June 1, 2009. The vote was unanimous. IV. Approval of Minutes: Approval: Meeting of Mar. 30, 2009 Approval: Meeting of May 11, 2009 The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve the minutes of Mar. 30, 2009 and May 11, 2009, as submitted. The vote was unanimous. V. Public Comment - None VI. Action / Discussion Items A. Action/Discussion: Stephen Barrett / Blue Wave Strategies Mr. Barrett gave a presentation which included info on: MMS will accept applications as of July 1, 2009 Regional energy efforts UMass Dartmouth Ocean Energy Study Ocean Plan comments Long Term off-shore plans B. Action / Discussion: Rizzo Consulting Services 1. Downtown Parking Evaluation 2. Inter-terminal Shuttle Feasibility Study This is an introduction meeting. There will be progress reports, hopefully an update for the Aug. 3, 2009 meeting C. Action / Discussion: Acceptance of Membership Appointments 1. County Commissioners / (Appointee Rick Atherton) The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby accept the appointment of Rick Atherton by the County Commissioners to the NP&EDC. The vote was unanimous. 2. Housing Authority / Continued to 8/3/09 3. Conservation Commission / Continued to 8/3/09 D. Action / Discussion: At-Large Members (3) Year Term (Current: Brian Chadwick) The applicants introduced themselves to the Commission. The votes were as follows. 1. Carl Borchert (5/11/09) / 2 2. Brian Chadwick (5/13/09) / 7 3. Frank White Jr. (5/21/09) / 0 Brian Chadwick was elected to a 3-year term, ending 2012. Chairman Lowell thanked the other candidates for applying, stated the NP&EDC encouraged interested citizens to attend our meetings and voice their opinions and asked them to stay for the entire meeting. E. Action / Discussion: Election of Officers The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to appoint Jack Gardner as Chairman Pro-tem for the purpose of presiding over the election of chairman. The vote was unanimous. 1. Chairman Chairman Pro-tem Gardner asked for nominations for chairman. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby nominate Nat Lowell for Chairman of the NP&EDC. The vote was unanimous. 2. Vice-Chairman Chairman Lowell asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby nominate Brian Chadwick for Vice-Chairman of the NP&EDC. The vote was unanimous. F. Action / Discussion: Agency Appointments 1. Contract Review Committee of Human Services (1) (Current Jack Gardner) The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby re-appoint Jack Gardner to the Contract Review Committee of Human Services. The vote was unanimous. 2. Capital Program Committee (1) (Current Linda Williams) The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby re-appoint Linda Williams to the Capital Program Committee. The vote was unanimous. 3. MARPA (1) (Current Barry Rector) The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby re-appoint Barry Rector to MARPA. The vote was unanimous. 4. Surfside Area Plan Work Group (2) (Current Linda Williams & Nat Lowell) The area plans work groups are set up & approved by the NP&EDC The area plan process is approved by the Master Plan. The final plans are accepted by the NP&EDC at which time the work groups are dissolved / disbanded. Implementation is not part of the NP&EDC process The Surfside Area Plan Work Groups is still working on the plan and hopes to have some Summer public meetings. The motion was made by Barry Rector and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby re-appoint Linda Williams & Nat Lowell to the Surfside Area Plan Work Group. The vote was unanimous. G. Action / Discussion: Brown’s River Restoration Contract The consensus of the Commission was to approve the contract with Brown’s Restoration. H. Action / Discussion: FY 2010-2013 TIP, Opening of Public Review Period 4-Corners project is very important Favorable discussions have been held with the hospital Staff has attended the School Committee meetings The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby approve advertizing the schedule of projects for the FFY 2010 – 2013 TIP as shown in the chart listing the Cliff Road bike path extension in FFY 2010 and listing the destination of future fiscal year funding as “to be determined” (TBD). The vote was unanimous. I. Action / Discussion: FY 2010 UPWP, Opening of Public Review Period (No action necessary) J. Action / Discussion: Bylaw Committee Yearly Report (Jack Gardner, Linda Williams, Barry Rector) No actions taken through the year. VII. Report Items* A. Director's Report The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to re-affirm the Commission’s prior vote to oppose the LUPA Legislation on eminent domain. The vote was (9) nine in favor and (2) Don Visco and Jeff Willett opposed. If LUPA does happen to pass, Nantucket is an op-in town thanks to the approved Master Plan. B. Transportation Planner's Report (see above items) C. Housing Specialist Report Received $50,000.00 award from DHCD for affordable housing technical expertise @ 2 Fairgrounds Rd Received $4,500.grant from CHAPA for affordable housing U-tube video Ryan Thompson, Summer intern from Univ.of Florida VIII. Other Business IX. 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 @ 8:06PM.