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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - December 5, 2011_201402060754294830 APPROVED MINUTES Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission MONDAY, December 5, 2011 At 6:00 PM at 2 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket, MA 02554 Purpose: Regular Meeting: Agenda (Subject to Change) MINUTES 11 Members Present: Rick Atherton, Andrew Bennett, Kara Buzanoski, Jack Gardner, Sylvia Howard, Bert Johnson, Nat Lowell, John McLaughlin, Barry Rector(arrive @ 6:13), Don Visco, Linda Williams Members Absent: Brian Chadwick Staff: Andrew V. Vorce, Lynell Vollans, Susan B. Witte Audience: Steve Barrett(TON energy consultant), John Miller(NEMREC) I. Call to Order Chairman Lowell called the meeting to order at 6:02PM II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was present. III. Approval of Agenda The motion was made by Sylvia Howard and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to approve the NP&EDC agenda for December 5, 2011, as submitted. The vote was unanimous. IV. Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting of November 3, 2011 The motion was made by Sylvia Howard and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to approve the minutes for November 3, 2011, as submitted. The vote was unanimous. 1 V. Public Comment - None VI. Action / Discussion Items A. Action / Discussion: Potential wave energy project. John Miller director of the New England Marine Renewable Energy Center presented information on the summer 2012 wave energy project demonstration that will occur in Madaket. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to support the wave energy project. B. Action / Discussion: Citizen’s warrant articles 2012 ATM Articles A, C, D, N, O, and P all address Coastal Properties section. The motion was made by Kara Buzanoski and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to defer a decision at this time. The vote was unanimous. Article J – Tom Nevers Road bike lane The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote that the article is of planning concern. The vote was unanimous. Article E – Parking structure Bylaw amendment There was some discussion regarding the proposed article. The NP & EDC is negatively inclined toward the article but will not take a formal position until after the public hearing. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote that no formal position will be taken at this time. The vote was unanimous. Article B, F, K, L, and M The motion was made by Kara Buzanoski and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote that the articles are not of planning concern. The vote was unanimous. John McLaughlin abstained. Article H & Q – Article H zoning map change of Thurston’s Way. Article Q solar energy overlay zoning. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to refer these articles to the planning board. The vote was unanimous. John McLaughlin abstained. 2 Article G – NRTA route to Tom Nevers The motion was made by Kara Buzanoski and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote that the article is of planning concern. The vote was nine(9) in favor one(1) Sylvia Howard opposed. John McLaughlin abstained. Article I – Real estate convey 149 Surfside Road title The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote that the article is not of planning concern. The vote was unanimous. John McLaughlin abstained. C. Action / Discussion: Fiscal Year 2013 Budget There was a general discussion regarding the fiscal year 2013 budget and the proposal to reclassify the current Land Use Planner and Zoning Board of Appeals Administrator positions into one position with the title of Land Use Specialist. After reclassifying with the positions and cost savings from other salary reductions, there will still be a net budget reduction of $8,000. The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to accept the fiscal year 2013 budget changes. The vote was unanimous. Rick Atherton abstained. D. Action / Discussion: 2012 Smart Growth Grant The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the NP&EDC does hereby vote to authorize Andrew V. Vorce to enter into a contract with the Department of Housing and Community Development and authorize him to sign the Smart Growth Grant on behalf of the NP & EDC. The vote was unanimous. E. Action / Discussion: Director’s 2013 contract and Annual Evaluation Mr.Vorce’s annual evaluation form was distributed to the NP & EDC members to be returned to Lynell Vollans by January 13, 2012. VII. Report Items: A. Director’s Report Mr. Vorce provided an oral report. 3 B. Transportation Planner’s Report The Hummock Pond Bike Path has been staked. The stakes represent the center line with 5 feet on either side of the stakes on private land only. No staking was done on Land Bank property. C. Housing Specialist Report The Affordable Housing Trust Fund next meeting will feature guest speaker, Jay Shafer, author of The Small House Book to discuss tumbleweed houses as a means of providing affordable housing using CPC funds. VIII. Other Business None 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 at 7:18PM Respectfully Submitted Lynell D. Vollans Documents Included: Agenda December 5, 2011 Minutes November 3, 2011 E-mail to Director Vorce from Stephen Barrett re: Wave Energy project presentation 2012 ATM Citizen’s Articles A-Q Letter to Grant Sanders from Kopelman and Paige, PC Spenlinhauer v. Town of Barnstable Article from Grant Sanders “Does a parking garage make sense for Nantucket” Email to Libby Gibson from Lauren Goldberg of Kopelman & Paige comments on Citizens’ Articles Email to Libby Gibson from Lauren Goldberg of Kopelman & Paige comments on Citizens’ Article Q Planning Office Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Year to Date Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Report Fiscal Year 2013 Tier II Reclass Increase DLTA Smart Growth grant Director’s performance review sheet Transportation Director’s Report Dated December 5, 2011 Affordable Housing Specialist’s Report Dated December 5, 2011 4 5 Letter from Mass Development Dated November 7, 2011 Re: Partners Healthcare bond project Article by Tony Munoz from The Maritime Executive Re: Joseph E. Farrell and Resolve Marine Group Article by Ivana Sekularac “Dutch fall out of love with windmills” Letter from Gregory Bialecki Re: MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant Summer 2012 Demonstration packet from New England Marine Renewable Energy Center Summary of Citizens Article as voted on by NP&EDC on December 5, 2011