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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 9, 2021 AGENDA Nantucket Land Bank Commission - • t u Regular Meeting of March 9, 2021 ; t Remote Participation via Zoom (see below*) 2021 l�nR 2'► PM 2: CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M. A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 1. PUBLIC COMMENT/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. 101 & 103 Hummock Pond Road—Annual Farm Plan Review b. Lily Pond Park—Ecological Restoration Proposal 3. TRANSFER BUSINESS a. Current"M" Exemptions b. "M" Exemption/Two-Year Ownership Non-Compliance—Request for Waiver/Release of Lien 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of February 9, 2021 5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS a. Monthly Transfer Statistics b. Warrant Authorization— Cash Disbursement B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session is for Purpose 6[G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)]. 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 C. ADJOURNMENT *Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91395378419?pwd=TFhyM3ZSbUxKenIVY1I uZFExc2tp UTO9 Meeting ID: 913 9537 8419 Passcode: 923373 One tap mobile +13126266799„91395378419#,,,,*923373# US(Chicago) +16465588656„91395378419#,,,,*923373# US(New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 913 9537 8419 Passcode: 923373 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adXyRMsO2b MINUTES Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of March 9, 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: Kristina Jelleme,Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole. STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan Campese, Administrator/Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator; Rachael Freeman, Environmental Coordinator; Guthrie Diamond, Field Ecologist. My Grandfather's Farm, Thomas Larrabee and Nicholas Larrabee; Horsley Witten Group, Principle Landscape Architect, Brian Kuchar; Horsley Witten Group, Senior Watershed Planner, Anne Kitchell, 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: Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole- Aye; Neil Paterson-Aye A. PUBLIC COMMENT/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole to place an advertisement in the Inquirer and Mirror to recognize the female Land Bank staff for Women's History Month. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye; Neil Paterson-Aye. Commissioner Donato entered the meeting at 4:08 p.m. 2. Mr. Savetsky informed the Commission that the Select Board agenda for March 10`h included the 2021 ATM four warrant articles to fund affordable housing including Article 97 (Home Rule Petition: Allocate Portion of Land Bank Real Estate Transfer Fee to Support Year- round Housing). Mr. Savetsky recommended that the Commissioners show Land Bank support by attending the meeting. B. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 1. 101 & 103 Hummock Pond Road—Annual Farm Plan Review: Mr. Larrabee presented an annual review of My Grandfather's Faun. The 2020 report summarized seasonal tasks completed and detailed the 2021 farm goals and objectives. Work continues with Natural Resource Land Bank Commission Page 2 March 9, 2021 Conservation Service ("NRCS") on developing a conservation plan for the farm which has been impeded by wetland restrictions to date. The conservation plan and the wetland resource analysis report created by LEC provided insight to current soil conditions on the different areas of the farm, specifically which fields located outside the restricted wetland area could be prepared prior to planting. Based on this infoiivation, the plan is to amend the soil in the upper fields with a goal of planting blueberries which would mature in 6 to 8 years, eventually allowing "pick your own" blueberries to the public. They will install perimeter deer fencing and bird netting to protect the blueberry crop. They intended to raise 60 laying hens, free range guinea fowl and 10 goats; all animals will help with soil fertility and the fresh eggs will be available for sale to the public. Additionally, they planned to install a beehive to assist with pollination. Discussion followed regarding irrigation requirements which Mr. Larrabee explained the needs will be detellnined by the soil drainage and a well will be installed once power has been established. Mr. Savetsky thanked Mr. Larrabee for the 2020 operations recap and recommended approval of the 2021 farm operating plan as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to approve the 2021 farm plan. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye; Neil Paterson- Aye. The Larrabees departed the meeting at 4:30 p.m. 2. Lily Pond Park—Ecological Restoration Proposal: Ms. Freeman informed the Commission that she had been working with Horsley and Witten consultants, Brian Kuchar and Anne Kitchell, on formulating a master plan for the park. Mr. Kuchar presented the goals for restoring the Lily Pond Park which included enhancing the park entrances, improving the water quality prior to discharge of runoff out of the park, establishing a tiered invasive management strategy and addressing abutter concerns related to flooding and public access. Further, he presented two conceptual plans: Option 1, the Wetlands at Work and Option 2, the Habitat Diversity/Restoration. Option 1 involved both wetlands construction and restoration components as well as daylighting the pipe exiting the park towards Center Street. Constructed wetlands would be used to improve water quality within the park. Option 2 goals included treating storm water offsite, improving access points, and constructing an open water feature. Discussion followed and the Commission favored elements from both conceptual plans; however, the majority preferred option 2 with the restoration of the natural wetland, including areas of open water in the center of park, although it was likely to require more permitting, construction and maintenance challenges. Commissioner Jelleme inquired about combining the two options as well as the benefits of treating the storm water runoff entirely on the property versus outside of property before the run-off enters the marsh. Mr. Savetsky inquired about Mr. Kuchar's thoughts on coastal resiliency and the long- term ability for the marsh to absorb an increased volume of water during flooding events. Ms. Freeman stated that she had conversations with a neighbor who was also interested in improving the natural environment and the possible addition of a boardwalk at the Wesco place access point. Mr. Kuchar and Ms. Kitchell agreed that the optimum plan would be a combination of elements from both options due to the storm water run-off management. The Commission thanked them for the informative presentation. Mr. Kuchar and Ms. Kitchell departed at 5:22 p.m. Land Bank Commission Page 3 March 9, 2021 C. TRANSFER BUSINESS: 1. February 2021 Transfers—Record Nos. 42827 through 42914: The Commission reviewed transfers for the period of February 1, 2021 through February 28, 2021. a. Current"M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of liens against the following property as a result of the purchasers claiming the "M" exemption as first-time buyers of real property: No. 42844 Adan A. Rodriguez Flores and Zoila Judith Flores De Estrada No. 42905 Nathan Mathew Kaiser and Alexandra Page Norton b. Two-Year Ownership Non-Compliance—Request for Waiver/Refund - No. 40550 Andrew O'Shea: Ms. Campese explained that Mr. O'Shea had purchased the property and intended to construct a home. Due to financial hardship, he could no longer afford to build and had decided to sell the property at a loss and had paid the fee, penalty, and accrued interest. His letter to the Commission requested a waiver and refund of the penalty ($3,000) and accrued interest ($3,360) which was paid with the $12,000 fee on March 5, 2021. A motion was made by Commissioner Donato and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme to waive and refund the penalty and interest as recommended by staff and to execute and authorize the issuance of Release of Lien. 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 23, 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. FINANCIAL BUSINESS: 1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal years 2020 and 2021 through February 2021 were presented. 2. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursements: A motion was made by Commissioner Donato and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to execute the March 9, 2021 warrant document in the amount of$63,852.96 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. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Donato 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; Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard- Aye. The Chairman declared under Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)] that discussion of these Land Bank Commission Page 4 March 9, 2021 matters in open session may be detrimental to the Land Bank's negotiating position. The Chairman further announced that the Commission would not reconvene in regular session at the conclusion of executive session. ADJOURNMENT: Upo i a motion made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Donato as VOTED to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Attested to: 1 r • e• 'einhard, Vice airman Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE of the Commission this 22nd day of March 2021. Neil Paterson, Chairman MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICSTFISCAL4YFAR2020 ` FY20 Total Exempt Taxable Total GrossGross Revenue Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value i Value Taxable Received Jul-19 89 56 33 $94,955,1561 $89,775,1561 $1,796,308 Aug-19 99 46 53 $106,405,471 $102,684,5831 $2,063,692 Sep-19 93 48 45 $80,267,845 $77,392,8451 $1,549,917 Oct-19 109 49 60 $139,977,450 $137,527,117', $2,759,542 Nov-19 99 51 48 $110,400,753 $107,270,7531 $2,145,415 Dec-19 112 71 41 $104,991,606 $88,127,8061 $1,772,556 Jan-20 89 47 42 $109,790,691 ' $101,405,0241 $2,028,080 Feb-20 64 43 21 $41,203,812 $39,403,8121 $788,096 Mar-20 50 31 19 $36,463,714 $34,508,714 $690,174 Apr-20 49 27 22 $45,321,960 $43,866,510 $877,330 May-20 36 18 18 $57,099,813 $55,087,313 $1,111,746 Jun-20 52 29 23 $50,331,500 $50,331,500 $1,012,480 THRU FEB 20 754 411 343 $787,992,784 $743,587,096 $14,903,607 Average 78 43 35 _ $81,434,148 $77,281,7611 $1,549,611 Low 36 18 18 $36,463,714 $34,508,714 $690,174 High 112 71 60 $139,977,450 $137,527,117 $2,759,542 MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS°FISCAL YEAR::2021 }: FY21 Total Exempt Taxable I Total Gross Gross Revenue Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value I Value Taxable Received Jul-20 101 57 44 $137,529,1581 $130,894,991 $2,617;900 Aug-20 104 49 55 $176,375,0991 $171,288,925 $3,435,779 Sep-20 159 42 117 $363,276,137 $362,676,137 $7,253,523 Oct-20 201 68 133 $373,250,751 $367,511,350 $7,359,923 Nov-20 121 40 81 $218,588,228 $214,313,827 $4,286,277 Dec-20 256 146 110 1 $307,862,539 $302,257,539 $6,053,651 Jan-21 118 60 50 I $108,513,6351 $102,961,135 $2,069,223 Feb-21 87 I 48 39 $107,677,305 $99,427,305 $1,988,546 Mar-21 1 1 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 1 1 j THRU FEB 21 1,147 510 629 $1,793,072,853 $1,751,331,209 $35,064,821 Average 143 64 79 $224,134,107, $218,916,401 $4,383,103 Low 87 40 I 39 ' $107,677,305' $99,427,305 $1,988.546 High 256 146 1 133 $373,250,751 $367,511,350 $7,359,923 MONTHLY(UNAUDITED) DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of March 9, 2021 1. Larrabee Annual Farm Update 2. Horsley Witten Ecological Restoration Proposal- Lily Pond 3. Monthly Transfer Report—February 2021 4. Current "M" Exemptions (see transfer business for record nos.) 5. Andrew O'Shea Letter to the Land Bank 6. Fiscal Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs—February 2021 7. Check Warrant Summary dated March 9, 2021 TRANSFER BUSINESS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of March 9, 2021 1. February 2021 Transfers —Record Nos. 42827 through 42914 a. Current"M" Exemptions and Liens: No. 42844 Adan A. Rodriguez Flores and Zoila Judith Flores De Estrada No. 42905 Nathan Mathew Kaiser and Alexandra Page Norton 2. Transfer Update: a. Two-Year Ownership Non-Compliance—Request for Waiver/Refund No. 40550 Andrew O'Shea