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