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MINUTES
“SPECIAL” MEETING
NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
6:30 PM, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010
2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
9 Members Present: Rick Atherton, Andrew Bennett, Sylvia Howard,
Bert Johnson, Jack Gardner, Nat Lowell, John McLaughlin, Jeff Willett,
Linda Williams
3 Members Absent: Brian Chadwick, Barry Rector, Don Visco
Staff Present: T.Michael Burns, Jeromette Hicks
Audience: Carol Dunton
I. Call to Order Chairman Lowell called the meeting to order at 6:33PM.
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 NP&EDC agenda of
Aug. 16, 2010.
The vote was unanimous.
IV. Public Comment
V. Action / Discussion Items
A. Action / Discussion: Review & Authorize the Director to Sign
Contract for Intersection Study of Surfside Road and Bartlett Road
The crash data over the last 3 years showed intersection of Surfside & Bartlett the
highest most severe rating with 9 accidents including 1 fatalities and property
damage, per the MassHwy safety co-coordinator.
The consultant will collect data including the police accident reports, evaluate the
data and make recommendations or comments.
Three firms responded to the RFQ.
The funding is State & Federal funds.
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The discussion included:
Ideas to consider included a 3-way stop, roundabout or mini-roundabout, turning
lane, raised intersection and island triangle.
There are a huge number of bikers that use that area and needs to be considered
The motion was made Jack Gardner and seconded that the NP&EDC does
hereby authorize the Director of Planning to sign a contract with
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc for traffic study services at the intersection of
Surfside Road and Bartlett Road, as described in their proposal dated
July 14, 2010.
The vote was unanimous.
VI. Other Business
Winn Street was discussed concerning the speed deterrents that a resident
built with dirt & shells 3 or 4 times, which the DPW has had to go back 3
or 4 times to flatten down. The police have been notified and will handle
the situation.
This street was tried 1-way in the past and was changed back to 2-way,
since it did not work out.
VII. Adjournment
The motion was made by John McLaughlin and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to adjourn the meeting.
The vote was unanimous.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:00PM.
Documents:
Agenda
Memo from Transportation Planner Dated Aug. 9, 2010
Request for Quotes Packet including:
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc & Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc TetraTech
Including letters & Proposals Dated July 14, 2010
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