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Home My WebLink About2021-2-23 AGENDA Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of February 23, 2021 L ` ,' Remote Participation via Zoom (see below*) 0�� CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M. A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 1. PUBLIC COMMENT/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS a. 15 Commercial Wharf—Building Disposal Discussion 2. GOLF BUSINESS a. Sconset Golf Course—Manager's Monthly Review b. Miacomet Golf Course—Manager's Monthly Review 3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. Coastal Resiliency Consultant—Proposal 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of February 9, 2021 5. TRANSFER BUSINESS a. "M" Exemption Update—Release of Lien 6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS a. Monthly Financial Report—January b. Warrant Authorization— Cash Disbursement B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session is for Purpose 6[G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)J. The particular transactions and parcels of real estate are not identified since disclosure of the property information may have a detrimental impact on the Land Bank's negotiating position with one or more third parties. The Commission will not reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. 1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes 2. Real Estate Acquisition ADJOURNMENT * Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/i/97938035350?pwd=akpZNmgrVnNWOERxSXkxWWVYdkpYdz09 Meeting ID: 979 3803 5350 Passcode: 807194 One tap mobile +16465588656„97938035350#,,,,*807194# US(New York) +13017158592„97938035350#,,,,*807194# US(Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 979 3803 5350 Passcode: 807194 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab45CtBfH6 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR two COMMONWEALTH CF MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE' BOSTON, MA 02133 (617) 725-4000 ® Y � k �i CHARLES D. BAKER KARYN E. POLITO GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ORDER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW,G.L.c.30A,§20 • WHEREAS,on March 10,2020,I,Charles D,Baker, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,acting pursuant to the powers provided by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950 and Section 2A of Chapter 17 of the General Laws,declared that there now exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a state of emergency due to the outbreak of the 2019 novel Coronavirus("COVID-19");and WHEREAS,many important functions of State and Local Government are executed by "public bodies,"as that term is defined in C`i. L, o. 30A, § 18,in meetings that are open to the public,consistent with the requirements of law and sound public policy and in order to ensure active public engagement with,contribution to,and oversight of the functions of government; and WI.ff'1REAS,both the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention("CDC") and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health("DPH")have advised residents to take extra measures to put distance between themselves and other people to further reduce the risk of being exposed to COVID-19. Additionally,the CDC and DPH have advised high-risk individuals, including people over the age of 60,anyone with underlying health conditions or a weakened immune system,and pregnant women, to avoid large gatherings. WHEREAS, sections 7,8,and 8A of Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950 authorize the • Governor,during the effective period of a declared emergency, to exercise authority over public assemblages as necessary to protect the health and safety of persons; and WHEREAS,low-cost telephone,social media,and other internet-based technologies arc currently available that will permit the convening of a public body through virtual means and allow real-time public access to the activities of the public body; and WHEREAS section 20 of chapter 30A and.implementing regulations Issued by the Attorney General currently authorize remote participation by members of a public body,subject to certain limitations; ®T,441.O O„f,r..:,on P.,,.. • NOW THEREFORE, I hereby order the following: (1) A public body,as defined in section 18 of chapter 30A of the General Laws,is hereby relieved from the requirement of section 20 of chapter 30A that it conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public,provided that the public body makes provision to ensure public access to the deliberations of the public body for interested members of the public through adequate,alternative means. Adequate, alternative means of public access shall mean measures that provide transparency and permit timely and effective public access to the deliberations of the public body. Such means may include,without limitation,providing public access through telephone, internet,or satellite enabled audio or video conferencing or any other technology that enables the public to clearly follow the proceedings of the public body while those activities are occurring. Where allowance for active,real-time participation by members of the public is a specific requirement of a general or special law or regulation,or a local ordinance or by-law,pursuant to which the proceeding is conducted, any alternative means of public access must provide for such participation. A municipal public body that for reasons of economic hardship and despite best efforts is unable to provide alternative means of public access that will enable the public to follow the proceedings of the municipal public body as those activities are occurring in real time may • instead post on its municipal website a full and complete transcript,recording,or other • comprehensive record of the proceedings as soon as practicable upon conclusion of the proceedings. This paragraph shall not apply to proceedings that are conducted pursuant to a general or special law or regulation,or a local ordinance or by-law,that requires allowance for active participation by members of the public. A public body must offer its selected alternative means of access to its proceedings without subscription,toll,or similar charge to the public. (2) Public bodies are hereby authorized to allow remote participation by all members in any meeting of the public body. The requirement that a quorum of the body and the chair be physically present at a specified meeting location,as provided in G, L. c.30A, §20(d)and in 940 CMR 29,10(4)(b),is hereby suspended. (3) A public body that elects to conduct its proceedings under the relief provided in sections(1) or(2)above shall ensure that any party entitled or required to appear before it shall be able to do so through remote moans,as if the party were a member of the public body and participating remotely as provided in section(2). (4) All other provisions of sections 18 to 25 of chapter 30A and the Attorney General's implementing regulations shall otherwise remain unchanged and fully applicable to the activities of public bodies. This Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until rescinded or until the State of Emergency is terminated,whichever happens first. Given in Boston ad,1 M this 12th day of March,two thousand and twenty. t CHARLES D. BAKER GOVERNOR Commonwealth of Massachusetts • • 6 MINUTES Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of February 23, 2021 Remote Meeting Via Zoom The meeting took place via remote participation via Zoom pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order regarding the Open Meeting Law (attached). CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mark Donato, Kristina Jelleme,Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole. STAFF PRESENT: Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan Campese, Administrator/Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator; Guthrie Diamond, Field Ecologist. Miacomet Golf Course ("MGC") General Manager, Alan Costa; MGC Director of Agronomy, Sean Oberly; and Inquirer and Mirror Reporter, Dean Geddes; Citizen, Bill Zeoli; were also present at call to order. I. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole to waive the reading of the Remote Meeting Instructions. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Neil Paterson- Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. A. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Bell stated that the Affordable Housing Trust ("AHT") declined to accept the Land Bank's donation of the building located at 15 Commercial Wharf and the $86,479.20 to move the building to be utilized for year-round housing. The reason given was AHT did not think they could meet the June 15th deadline set by the Land Bank but asked to be considered under the same terms if the building was still available in the fall. Discussion ensued about a possible extension to the AHT for a fall move in consideration of other local parties who have also expressed interest. A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme to authorize Ms. Bell to draft a Request for Proposals for the removal of the house located at 15 Commercial Wharf with the request that language be included expressing a preference for the building to be reused for year-round occupancy. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. B. GOLF BUSINESS: 1. Sconset Golf Course ("SGC")—Manager's Monthly Review: The Commission reviewed the balance sheet and profit and loss comparisons for January 2021. 2. Miacomet Golf Course ("MGC")—Manager's Monthly Review: The Commission reviewed the balance sheet and profit and loss comparison for January 2021, as well as the check register and departmental profit and loss summary for January 2021. Mr. Costa noted that MGC Land Bank Commission Page 2 February 23, 2021 restaurant continued to show a profit throughout the month despite this being the off season. Mr. Costa confirmed that he planned to meet with Matt Galvin, a golf industry consultant, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25th to discuss a more equitable tee time system for a fall implementation. Mr. Costa, Mr. Oberly and Mr. Zeoli departed the meeting at 4:20 p.m. C. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 1. Coastal Resiliency Consultant—Proposal: Ms. Bell summarized the Woods Hole Group (WHG) proposal to educate the Commission and staff about coastal resiliency planning using Washington Street as a case study. The WHG will investigate the present and future flood risks of Washington Street and examine possibilities for incorporating nature-based solutions that build resiliency while also enhancing public access, open space, and recreational opportunities along this corridor. Their approach uses science-based information and a flood modeling program that was developed for MassDOT to help the state with transportation planning. This program has predictive capabilities that will help inform Land Bank decision-making with regard to future acquisitions and project planning and should complement the Town's overall coastal resiliency planning effort. A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to accept the proposal for services in the amount of$77,122.00. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme to accept, approve, and release the regular session minutes of February 9, 2021, as written. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. E. TRANSFER BUSINESS: 1. "M" Exemption Update: a. Five-Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance—Release of Liens: A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme to authorize the issuance of Releases of Liens for the following transfers as a result of the purchasers fulfilling all of the requirements of Section 12, subsection (-m-): No. 37157 Timothy Feeney and Julija Mostykanova Fenney No. 37166 Zofia M. Waig and Mark Crosby No. 37181 Nickleen Faucher No. 37182 Gilliam F. Lewis and Timothy J. Lewis A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. F. FINANCIAL BUSINESS: Land Bank Commission Page 3 February 23, 2021 1. Monthly Financial Report: The Commission accepted the January 31, 2021 financial report including the balance sheet and income statement previously provided by email. 2. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursements: A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to execute the February 23, 2021 warrant document in the amount of$26,512.65 to be provided to the county treasurer. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Neil Paterson- Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. Mr. Geddes departed the meeting at 4:28 p.m. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Commissioner Donato and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole to go into executive session in order to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and review and approve executive session minutes. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye; Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye. The Chairman declared under Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)]. The Chairman further announced that the Commission would not reconvene in regular session at the conclusion of executive session. ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was VOTED to adjourn at 5:16 p.m. 1 11 Attested to: � � 1. �-- (12‘ (M ai/t Att.," cs. , Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE of the Commission this 9th day of March 2021. Neil Paterson,Chairman 2 ‘.- M CD U) h - Q) N O N. N. O) Cr, O) N m CD NQ • N M o r N m CO. r N M CO 01 D) N CO N O o N U) UO) u0') o o = V M 0 N N p N V N Of p m . t� U) m O r m O) o to o VMO . N CD 0) N O N tO E9 N M) M N m an o o to C CN V ^ CD O) O N o W N) ` e- m h M co N T to N co o e" R) O O) co CO O N O O t- M T- O) N c4 N: G N o el o ' e7 M V m M V) m N N V VN Nc- A N N V M M O U) ryWO O ` O to E9 to E9 MV> f9Ns- CO C O N N fD CD M N a0 n n Cr; U) W M to 69 » )) N a i DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of February 23,2021 1. Sconset Golf Course—Financial Reports January 2021 2. Miacomet Golf Course—Financial Reports January 2021 3. Woods Hole Group Consultant Proposal 4. "M" Releases of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.) 5. Land Bank Financial Statements—January 2021 6. Check Warrant Summary dated February 23,2021 TRANSFER BUSINESS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of February 23, 2021 1. "M" Exemption Update: a. Five-Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance—Releases of Liens: No. 37157 Timothy Feeney and Julija Mostykanova Fenney No. 37166 Zofia M. Waig and Mark Crosby No. 37181 Nickleen Faucher No. 37182 Gilliam F. Lewis and Timothy J. Lewis