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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021 ° i 1,t s ' ��.` t '
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CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
1. PUBLIC COMMENT/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. GOLF BUSINESS
a. Award Golf Management Contract
b. Proposed 2022 Golf Rates Review
c. Warrant Authorization—Return of Golf Management Reserve
3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Lily Pond Wedding Ceremony—Request(12/24/21)
b. Director of Property Management—Building Maintenance
c. 44 Washington Street—Property Planning Discussion
d. 65 & 67 Easton Street—Property Planning Discussion
4. TRANSFER BUSINESS
a. Current"M"Exemptions
b. Current"0" Exemptions
c. "0"Exemption Update—Lien Extension Agreement
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of November 23, 2021
6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursement
c. Warrant Authorization—2009A Semi-Annual Bond Payment
d. Warrant Authorization—Note#38 Larrabee
e. Donation Acceptance—Fischer Family
f. Donation Acceptance—The Ruth Stanton Foundation
7. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Annual"M"Exemption Amount—Adoption
b. 2022 Meeting Schedule
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
l -- 2. Real Estate Acquisition
C. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021
Remote Meeting Via Zoom
This open meeting of the Nantucket Land Bank Commission is being conducted remotely pursuant
to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Donato, Kristina Jelleme,Neil Paterson, John Stackpole, Allen Reinhard.
STAFF PRESENT: Jesse Bell, Executive Director; Eleanor Antonietti, Executive Assistant; Marian
Wilson,Assistant Administrator; Rachael Freeman,Environmental and Agricultural Coordinator;
John Kuszpa, Director of Property Management.
Nantucket Current Reporter, Jason Graziadei; Inquirer and Mirror Reporter, Dean Geddes; and
Miacomet Golf Course ("MGC") and Sconset Golf Course ("SGC) General Manager, Alan Costa;
MGC and SGC Director of Agronomy, Sean Oberly; Morningstar Golf CEO, Matthew Galvin;
Sconset Golf Course Employee Judy Zurheidi and Dustin Lothspeich were also present at call to
order.
A. 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; Allen Reinhard-Aye;
John Stackpole-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. Ms. Zurheidi inquired whether Sconset Golf Pro, Mike Haberl would attend the site
meeting at Sconset Golf Course on Wednesday,December 15, 2021.
b. Chairman Paterson stated that the Grand Opening of the Land Bank Dog Park was
a success and he had received many positive reviews.
2. GOLF BUSINESS:
a. Award Golf Management Contract: Mr. Costa and Mr. Galvin stated that the
transfer of 100% of shares in NGM, Inc. from Mr. Costa to Matt Galvin, through Morningstar
Hospitality Group, Inc., had occurred as of this date. Ms. Bell explained that this transfer of all
shares in NGM, Inc. had been anticipated for January 2022, as explained during the interview
meeting on December 7, 2021. The proposal submitted indicated a staggered transfer with Mr.
Galvin acting as President and Mr. Costa as Owner of NGM, Inc. upon the award of the RFP and
the associated contract. Although it has been made clear that Mr. Galvin will be named in the
contract as President of NGM Inc. and will be primarily responsible for management services
throughout the term of the contract, discussion followed about details for the completion and
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execution of a mutually acceptable Contract for Golf Course Facility Management Services in
substantially the same form as published in the Land Bank Request for Proposals. A motion was
made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to table the
acceptance of the contract until the December 28, 2021, meeting to allow counsel to finalize the
language of the contract as needed. 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. Proposed 2022 Golf Rates Review: Mr. Costa recommended a$20 increase to MGC 9-
hole greens fees, $30 increase MGC 18-hole greens fees, as well as a$5 Children's Rate for 9 holes
at Sconset Golf Course ("SGC"). A motion was made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly
seconded by Commissioner Stackpole to approve the SGC 2022 rates as presented. 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. Costa proposed eliminating the Vacation Card which allowed for five -18 hole rounds at MGC
valued at$600 previously. Furthermore, he recommended increased rates at MGC in all areas
except the Charter Membership dues and the Cart Rental rates for 9 and 18 holes at MGC. A motion
was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to approve
the MGC 2022 rates (increased items in bold) as presented by Mr. Costa. A roll call vote was taken
on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye;
John Stackpole-Aye.
Sconset Golf Course Rates 2022
MGC Member 9 Hole Greens Fee $ 20.00
MGC Member 18 Hole Greens Fee $ 30.00
Summer Membership (May—Oct) $ 800.00
18 Hole Greens Fees $ 70.00
9 Greens Fees $ 50.00
Children's Rate-9 Holes $ 20.00
Pull Carts $ 7.00
Club Rentals $ 25.00
Miacomet Golf Course Rates 2022
Winter Membership (Oct—May) $ 800.00
Resident Discount Card(May—Oct) $ 100.00
Vacation Card (5—18 Hole Rounds) $ 0.00
18 Hole Resident Greens Fees $ 120.00
9 Hole Resident Greens Fee $ 80.00
18 Hole Greens Fees $ 200.00
9 Hole Greens Fees $ 135.00
18 Hole Package $ 225.00
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1 9 Hole Package $ 155.00
L_ Group Outing Flat Rate $ 250.00
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Twilight Golf(after 5pm) $ 80.00
I Range Balls—Small Bucket $ 8.00
Range Balls—Medium Bucket $ 13.00
Range Balls—Large Bucket $ 18.00
18 Hole Cart (per person) $ 30.00
9 Hole Cart(per person) $ 20.00
Pull Cart $ 17.00
18 Hole Club Rentals $ 75.00
9 Hole Club Rentals $ 55.00
Single Charter $ 800.00
Family Charter $ 1,500.00
Single Membership Dues—Legacy $ 1,828.00
Family Membership Dues—Legacy $ 3,317.00
Single Membership Due—Regular $ 3,465.00
Family Membership Dues—Regular $ 6,313.00
c. Warrant Authorization-Return of Golf Management Reserve: A motion was
made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme, it was
unanimously VOTED to approve payment to NGM,Inc. principal plus accrued interest in the total
amount of$19,000.00 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. Costa, Mr. Galvin, Mr. Oberly, and Ms. Zurheidi departed the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
a. Lily Pond Wedding Ceremony—Request(12/24/21): Ms. Bell reviewed a request
from Michael Alvarez to get married on December 24, 2021, at the Lily Pond and hold a small
wedding ceremony between 15-20 people with no music or decorations. A motion was made by
Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to approve the request to
hold a small simple wedding ceremony at the Lily Pond property as recommended by staff. A roll
call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye;
John Stackpole-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye.
b. 44 Washington Street—Property Planning Discussion: Ms. Freeman reviewed a
power point presentation of several Land Bank owned properties vulnerable to coastal flooding. She
reiterated the importance of planning projects along the Washington Street corridor that incorporate
coastal resilient elements and nature-based solutions rather than looking at each parcel individually.
Further she presented a conceptual three phased approach to the project prioritization for
Washington Street waterfront properties. Ms. Freeman asked for permission to contact the Woods
Hole Group to develop a phased waterfront park proposal beginning with 44 Washington Street
after the house is removed. A motion was made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by
Commissioner Reinhard to approve the request to have the Woods Hole Group draft a proposal and
create a conceptual plan for the Washington Street properties as recommended by staff. A roll call
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vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John
Stackpole-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye.
c. 65 & 67 Easton Street—Property Planning Discussion: Ms. Freeman presented a
GIS aerial map and a draft conceptual plan of the property showing features such as a rain garden,
willow trees, and benches. Further, she proposed engaging the Horsley Witten Group to design the
project through the construction phase. The estimated cost of the design work would be
approximately $27,000. A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by
Commissioner Jelleme to approve the request to have the Horsley Witten Group draft a proposal
and create a conceptual plan for the Easton Street Park with an accelerated time frame as
recommended by staff. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina
Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye.
d.Director of Property Management—Building Maintenance:Mr.Kuszpa created a baseline
list of current Land Bank owned structures and presented an overview of maintenance needs.He referred to
his previous experience as Facilities Manager at the Nantucket Golf Club and suggested that NGM Inc.
should hire a facilities manager for their structures as well. Further,he reviewed a list of allocated
responsibilities between the Land Bank and MGC/SGC for replacement,maintenance, and repair costs and
recommended that if the commission approves this allocation of responsibilities,a memorandum of
understanding between the Land Bank and golf management could be drafted to memorialize this policy. Ms.
Bell followed up on the proposed idea by inquiring whether a such a policy could be established to set aside
a monetary threshold that would define how money comes out of the Land Bank account to be applied
towards the maintenance of the Miacomet and Sconset facilities.Discussion followed and the commission
favored the idea and Mr. Kuszpa planned to send additional details electronically.
4. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
a. November 2021 Transfers—Record Nos. 43923 through 44052. The Commission
reviewed transfers for the period of November 1, 2021, through November 30, 2021.
1. Current"M"Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of
a lien against the following properties as a result of the purchasers claiming the"M" exemption as first-
time buyers of real property:
No. 43927 Stephen Bowler and Mary Seidel Bowler
No. 43967 Shawn Casey, Maximillian Hobson-Dupont, Jane Hobson-
Dupont and Jack Hobson-Dupont
No. 43968 Jason A. Gauvin and Cynthia K.Nielsen
2. Current"0"Exemption and Lien: The Commission authorized the placing of a
lien against the following property as a result of the purchasers claiming the"0" exemption as part of a
deed-restricted affordable housing program:
No. 44036 Eillen Taveras
A motion was made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to
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authorize the issuance of a Notice of Lien on the above-referenced properties. A roll call vote was
taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye;Kristina Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye;John Stackpole-
Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye.
3. Two-Year Domicile Non-Compliance—Request for Extension/No. 40322
Snezhana Ivanova: Ms. Wilson explained that Ms. Ivanova had purchased a vacant lot at a portion
of 17 Greglen Ave., known as 8 Beverly Court on December 14, 2018, under the "0" exemption.
She experienced several delays in the construction of her home due to Covid 19 and skyrocketing
construction costs. She wrote a letter to the Commission explaining her extenuating circumstances
and asked for a one-year extension to the domicile requirement. Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously
VOTED to grant Ms. Ivanova a domicile extension to December 14, 2022, in accordance with the
recommendation of staff. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina
Jelleme-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by
Commissioner Jelleme, to accept, approve, and release the regular session minutes of November 23,
2021, as written. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina Jelleme-Aye;
{ Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye:
6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
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a. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal
years 2020 and 2021 through November 2021 were presented to the Commission.
b. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursement: A motion was made by
Commissioner Stackpole and seconded by Commissioner Donato to approve and execute the
December 14, 2021, warrant document in the amount of$334,429.44 to be provided to the county
treasurer. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John
Stackpole-Aye. Chairman Paterson and Commissioner Jelleme recused themselves from the vote.
c. Warrant Authorization—2009 A Semi-Annual Bond Payment: A motion was
made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard, it was
unanimously VOTED to approve payment and authorize staff to wire the Series A semi-annual
bond payment of interest in the total amount of$3,245.00 from the Land Bank's Collection Account
to the Bond Trustee at U.S. Bank. 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. Warrant Authorization-Larrabee Note#38: A motion was made by
Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to execute the December
14, 2021, warrant document in the amount of$1,750,000.00 to be provided to the county treasurer
for payment of note#38. A roll call vote was taken on the motion: Mark Donato-Aye; Kristina
Jelleme-Aye;Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye.
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e. Donation Acceptance—Fischer Family: Ms. Bell stated that the Fischer family had
made a stock donation of$10,098.15 to the Land Bank in memory of the father. The Commission
accepted the donation with gratitude.
f. Donation Acceptance—The Ruth Stanton Foundation: Ms. Bell announced that the
Ruth Stanton Foundation had made an unrestricted donation of$100,000 to the Land Bank for the
third year in a row. The Commission accepted the donation with gratitude.
7. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a. Annual M Exemption Review: Ms. Wilson presented statistics for 2019, 2020 and
2021 year to date for"M"exemption transfers. Based upon an analysis of those statistics and
knowledge of current sale prices for residential real property in the Town and County of Nantucket,
a motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Jelleme to
retain the value of the "M" exemption at$850,000 for the calendar year 2022. 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. 2022 Meeting Schedule: A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Jelleme, to accept and confirm the regularly scheduled Land Bank
meeting dates for 2022. 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, Mr. Graziadei and Mr. Lochspeith departed the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by
Commissioner Donato, it was unanimously VOTED to go into executive session in order to discuss
the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, discuss pending litigation and review and
approve executive session minutes. A roll call vote was taken; Donato-Aye, Paterson-Aye,
Reinhard-Aye, Stackpole-Aye, Jelleme-Aye. The Chairman under Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)]
declared that discussion of these 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: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by
Commissioner Donato, it was VOTED to adj at 6:_00_ .m.
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Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
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Neil Paterson, Chairman
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2020
CAL20 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Reve
nue
' Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received
Jan-20 89 47 42 $109,790,691 $101,405,024 $2,028,080
Feb-20 64 43 21 $41,203,812 $39,403,812 $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
Jul-20 101 57 44 $137,529,158 $130,894,991 $2,617,900
Aug-20 104 49 55 $176,375,099 $171,288,925 $3,425,779
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 $307,862,539 $302,257,539 $6,053,651
THRU NOV 20 1026 451 575 $1,609,230,864 $1,571,288,103 $31,451,309
Average 107 50 57 $159,757,784 $156,128,804 $3,125,413
Low 36 18 18 $36,463,714 $34,508,714 $690,174
High 256 146 133 $373,250,751 $367,511,350 $7,359,923
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2021
CAL21 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue
Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received
Jan-21 118 60 50 $108,513,635 $102,961,135 $2,069,223
Feb-21 87 48 39 $107,677,305 $99,427,305 $1,988,546
Mar-21 125 62 63 $149,643,408 $144,563,748 $2,903,275
Apr-21 154 74 80 $253,758,427 $248,349,549 $4,980,991
May-21 113 47 66 $129,395,513 $124,775,513 $2,495,510
Jun-21 111 44 67 $162,548,991 $159,052,699 $3,181,054
Jul-21 86 34 52 $160,463,031 $156,448,031 $3,128,961
Aug-21 94 52 42 $147,307,536 $137,682,536 $2,753,651
Sep-21 120 41 79 $279,227,463 $277,117,463 $5,542,349
Oct-21 197 56 141 $582,600,629 $579,326,185 $11,586,524
Nov-21 129 56 73 $213,581,181 $210,102,666 $4,214,053
Dec-21
THRU NOV21 1334 574 752 $2,294,717,120 $2,239,806,830 . $44,844,137
Average 121 52 68 $208,610,647 $203,618,803 $4,076,740
Low 86 34 39 $107,677,305 $99,427,305 $1,988,546
High 197 74 141 $582,600,629 $579,326,185 $11,586,524
MONTHLY(UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021
1. Golf Contract Proposal Resolution
2. 2022 Proposed Golf Rates
3. Check Warrant Summary for Golf Management Reserve
4. Lily Pond Wedding Email Request
5. Power Point—Rachael Freeman-NY Times article Tibbets Creek
6. Land Bank Building Report
7. NLB Housing and Long-Term Rentals Responsibilities for MGC/SGC
8. Buildings Report Summary
9. "M"Exemptions and Notice of Liens(see transfer business for record nos.)
10. "0"Exemptions and Notice of Liens(see transfer business for record nos.)
11. 2 Year Domicile Extension Request Letter from Snezhana Ivanova
12. Monthly Transfer Report—November 2021
13. Calendar Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs—November 2021
14. Check Warrant Summary dated December 14, 2021
15. Check Warrant Summary dated December 14, 2021 —2009A Semi-Annual Bond
Payment
16. Check Warrant Summary for Larrabee note#38 dated December 14, 2021
17. "M"Exemption Statistics
18. Meeting Schedule for 2022
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021
1. November 2021 Transfers—Record Nos. 43923 through 44052
a. Current"M"Exemptions and Liens:
No. 43927 Stephen Bowler and Mary Seidel Bowler
No. 43967 Shawn Casey, Maximillian Hobson-Dupont, Jane Hobson-
Dupont and Jack Hobson-Dupont
No. 43968 Jason A. Gauvin and Cynthia K. Nielsen
b. Current"0"Exemptions and Liens:
No. 44036 Eillen Taveras
2. Transfer Update:
a. Three-Year Domicile Non-Compliance—Request for Extension
No. 40322 Snezhana Ivanova
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