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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-8-9 AGENDA NANTlU. `' lz Nantucket Land Bank Commission TOWN c . P #,. Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022 ' Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street 2utznan AUK; 24 PH 12• 06 CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M. A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 1. PUBLIC COMMENT/'STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Nantucket Garden Club—William B. Macomber Conservation Award 2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. 19 East Creek Road—Project Update b. Washington Street Corridor—Project Update c. 28 Washington Street Maria Mitchell—Lease Discussion d. 60 Milibrook Road—Land Art Proposal e. Consue Springs—Design Services Proposal f. Green Crab—Event Request 3. TRANSFER BUSINESS a. Current"0"Exemption 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( a. Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022 5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS a. Monthly Transfer Statistics b. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursement 6. REGULAR BUSINESS a. ACKTrails/LIFT Agreement—Execution of Contract 7. COMMISSIONERS ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session &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; and for Purpose 3 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(3)], discussions concerning strategy with respect to ongoing litigation. The Commission will not reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. 1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes 2. Land Court Department Action No. 20MISC000058: The Ceylon Elves, LLC v. Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission(3 & 3B Wyer's Way) 3. Real Estate Acquisition C. ADJOURNMENT n__ MINUTES Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022 Land.Bank Conference Room, 22,Broad Street Nantucket,Massachusetts CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mark Donato, Kristina Jelleme,Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole. STAFF PRESENT: Jesse Bell, Executive Director; Eleanor Antonietti, Executive Assistant; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator;.Rachael Freeman, Director of Environmental and Agricultural Resources; John Kuszpa, Director of Property Management. Maria Mitchell Association, Executive Director, Joanna Roche; Deputy Director, Jascin Finger; Board President, Helene Weld; Treasurer, Curt Burwell; Clerk Joseph Santucci;Nantucket Pond Coalition Executive Director, Robert Williams; Mark Carapezza; The Nantucket Inquirer &Mirror Reporter, Dean Geddes were also present at call to order. SCAPE Landscape Architecture, Director of Landscape Planning, Laura Marett; Woods Hole Group, Senior Coastal Engineer and Innovation Director, Kirk Bosma attended via Zoom.' A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: 1. PUBLIC COMMENT/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Nantucket Garden Club—William B. Macomber Conservation Award: Ms. Bell announced that the Land Bank was receiving an award from the Nantucket Garden Club in recognition of our conservation efforts over the past year. b. Trailhead Signs: Ms. Bell announced that some of the long-awaited trailhead signs had been installed at Gardner Farm, Sanford Meadows, and Sheep Commons. 2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: a. Washington Street Corridor—Project Update: Ms. Freeman introduced Ms. Marett and Mr. Bosma who presented an update on the design framework for improvements to Washington Street. Planning goals included improving the pedestrian and recreational experience for the public along the waterfront and extending the lifespan of Washington Street while also building resilience and accounting for climate change impacts such as sea level rise, increased storm frequency and intensity, and rise in the elevation of groundwater. The plan included a multi-use path and a more scenic,meandering path which traversed areas of revegetated, native coastal habitats with multiple opportunities for the public to access the water along the way. The framework identified areas on the landward side of Washington Street which could be beneficial for stormwater management but also could be used for park purposes through the integration of decking,pathways, seating, and areas of revegetation. The multi-use path was Land Bank Commission Page 2 August 9, 2022 proposed to be constructed on a raised berm, fully accessible, and connected to areas of elevated boardwalk along the length of Washington Street to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access. The design framework was flexible in that it could be expanded or contracted to include or exclude areas of private ownership. In addition, Ms. Marett reviewed in detail the concept design for the Town and Land Bank parcels surrounding the Washington Street-Francis Street intersection. This proposal maintained the existing recreational beach access and kayak rental at the end of Francis Street while incorporating a system of boardwalks and decks that functioned to reduce flooding and were inclusive in that they were ADA compliant. The designs for the parcels on the southern side of Washington Street incorporated parking and public open space that also functioned to manage groundwater and stormwater. The Commission responded favorably to the direction of the project and asked the design team to continue with their modeling and further development of the plan. b.19 East Creek Road—Project Update: Ms. Marett presented a conceptual design for an accessible boardwalk and tiered viewing deck and dock with an additional accessible parking space and walkway from Our Island Home. She explained that the goals were to create a coastally resilient waterfront experience for all ages and abilities while fostering recreational opportunities and restoring healthy coastal habitats. Ms. Marett showed several versions with different size decks with or without a shade structure. Commissioner Stackpole suggested they explore expanding the path to connect with Spruce Street. Ms. Marett said they would investigate the feasibility of the connector and include that in their next update. The Commission was in favor of the conceptual design and supported the idea of having Ms. Bell speak with the Town about using a portion of Town land for the additional ADA parking space, increased area along the boundary line for native plantings, and an accessible path directly connecting to/from Our Island Home. Ms. Marett and Mr. Bosma departed the meeting at 4:50 p.m. c. 28 Washington Street Maria Mitchell—Lease Discussion: Ms. Roche presented a letter on behalf of her Board of Directors requesting one additional year (until November 16, 2023) on the property, at which time/the building would be removed. She thanked the Commission for their patience while they launched a capital campaign for the relocation. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Donato, it was unanimously VOTED to grant a lease extension until November 16, 2023, with Ms. Roche providing updates on their progress every few months. Ms. Roche, Ms. Finger, Ms. Weld, Mr. Burwell, Mr. Santucci and Mr. Geddes departed the meeting at 4:55 p.m. d. 60 Millbrook Road—Land Art Proposal: Mr. Carapezza requested to hold a class • for all ages in an area of Millbrook Woods where they would gather pine needles and create a pine needle river on the ground. The participants would be provided with cameras and video cameras to document the process with the hope that they would revisit the river through the winter and spring and document the changes to the river through decay,the elements and human and wildlife disturbance. The class was sponsored by NCTV and would result in a documentary. Land Bank Commission Page 3 August 9, 2022 rCommissioner Jelleme said she would like a date for the site to be restored. Mr. Carapezza requested no restoration as the natural decay of the material was part of the process he was trying to capture. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Donato, and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole it was VOTED to approve the request as presented. Commissioner Jelleme was opposed. Mr. Carpezza departed the meeting at 5:04 p.m. e. Consue Springs—Design Services Proposal: Ms. Bell presented a proposal from SCAPE Landscape Architecture for work at Consue Springs. She explained that preliminary work had been done by GZA but it had become clear that the project was much more in SCAPE's wheelhouse.,Mr. Williams explained that the project was very complex but was worth the investment as it would transform the property and make it exponentially more usable by people. Further,he was impressed with SCAPE's work and recommended approving the proposal. He pointed out that due to the bikepath and stormwater and sewer infrastructure through the property,the Town would need to be part of the project. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was VOTED to approve the proposal for design services. Commissioner Donato recused. Mr. Williams departed the meeting at 5:11 p.m. f. Green Crab—Event Request: Ms. Bell presented a request from the Nantucket Land Council to hold an educational workshop at Mt. Vernon Farm in collaboration with Sustainable Nantucket and Maria Mitchell Association to teach people how to use invasive European Green Crabs for fertilizer. Ms. Bell said this was a free, low impact event with approximately 20 people to be held August 10th from 10:00 am to noon. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by Commissioner Donato, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request. 3. TRANSFER BUSINESS: a. July 2022 Transfers—Record Nos. 44734 through 44813: The Commission reviewed transfers for the period of July 1, 2022,through July 31, 2022. 2. Current"0"Exemption and Lien: The Commission authorized the placing of a lien against the following property as a result of the purchaser claiming the"0" exemption as part of a deed-restricted affordable housing program: No. 44780 Elvis E. Butler Upon a motion made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by Commissioner Donato, it was unanimously VOTED to execute and authorize the issuance of Notices of Lien on the above- referenced property. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and Land Bank Commission Page 4 August 9, 2022 jduly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve, and { release the regular session minutes of July 26, 2022, as written. 5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS: a. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar years 2021 and 2022 through July 2022 were presented to the Commission. b. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard, it wasVOTED to execute the August 9, 2022,warrant document in the amount of$264,640.32 to be provided to the County Treasurer. j 6. REGULAR BUSINESS: a. ACKTrails/LIFT Agreement—Execution of Contract: Ms. Bell explained that the Commission had already voted the contract, but some minor changes were made, and she requested they execute the amended contract. The Commission executed the amended contract. 7. COMMISSIONERS ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS: a. Executive Director—Annual Review: Commissioner Jelleme volunteered along with Chairman Paterson to conduct Ms. Bell's annual review with input from the other Commissioner. b. Maxcy Pond—Update: Commissioner Stackpole requested an update on Maxcy Pond. He said the access points were fine but the brush around the pond had grown in and the pond could not be seen. Ms. Freeman said she would do some diligence on permitting and report back at a future meeting. c. Ottison Filming Project: Commissioner Jelleme inquired on the progress of the filming project. Ms. Bell said filming had started that morning and it was going well. d. Lily Pond Restoration—Update: Commissioner Jelleme asked if we should consider changing designers for the project to SCAPE. Ms. Freeman said that SCAPE would do a fantastic job, however, Horsely Witten was working on it and Ms. Antonietti was keeping them on task and on schedule. Mr. Kuszpa departedthe meeting at 5:27 p.m. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Reinhard to go into executive session in order to discuss litigation, 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;Neil Paterson-Aye; Allen Reinhard-Aye; John Stackpole-Aye. The Chairman declared under Purpose 3 {G.L. c. 30A, Land Bank Commission Page 5 August 9, 2022 21(a)(3)] and Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)]that discussion of these matters in open session may be detrimental to the Land Bank's negotiating position. ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Reinhard and duly seconded by Commissioner Donato, it was VOTED to adjourn at 5:27 p.m. • Attested to: 49'61 Mark Donato, easurer Acce.ted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE of '• Commis ' n this 23th day f August 2022. A en B. Reinhard, Vice Chairman I ^_, MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2021 1 I 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 L $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-21 177 103 74 $312,971,054 $299,536,054 $5,990,721 THRU JUL 21 794 369 417 $1,072,000,310 $1,035,577,980 $20,747,560 Average 126 56 69 $217,307,348 $211,611,907 $4,236,238 Low 86 34 39 $107,677,305 $99,427,305 $1,988,546 High 197 103 141 $582,600,629 $579,326,185 $11,586,524 { MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2022 i CAL22 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received Jan-22 81 42 39 $111,899,100 $97,499,100 $1,950,732 Feb-22 49 30 19 $64,634,159 J $62,761,659 $1,254,483 Mar-22 93 58 35 $108,126,499 $89,777,499 $1,805,550 Apr-22 91 39 52 $208,684,710 $203,890,995 $4,085,810 May-22 85 . 50 35 $114,937,121 $107,212,121 $2,144,242 Jun-22 98 57 41 $130,698,457 $122,677,055 $2,453,541 Jul-22 79 48 31 $124,164,276 $119,014,276 $2,387,886 Aug-22 , . Sep-22 Oct-22 • Nov-22 Dec-22 THRU JUL 22 576 324 252 ' $863,144,322 $802,832,705 $16,082,244 Average 82 46 36 $123,306,332 $114,690,386 $2,297,463 Low 49 30 19 $64,634,159 $62,761,659 $1,254,483 High 98 58 52 $208,684,710 $203,890,995 $4,085,810 MONTHLY(UNAUDITED) 1 , I DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022 . ) 1. Washington Street Corridor—Update Presentation 2. 19 East Creek—Update Presentation 3. Maria Mitchell—Request for Lease Extension 4. Land Art—Pine Needle River location 5. Consue Springs—Design Services Proposal 6. Green Crap Event—Email request 7. Monthly Transfer Report—July 2022 8. Current"0" Exemption(see transfer business for record no.) 9. Calendar Year Transfer Statistics and Graphs—July 2022 10. Check Warrant Summary dated August 9, 2022 11. ACKTrails/LIFT- Contract i TRANSFER BUSINESS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022 1. July 2022 Transfers—Record Nos. 44734 through 44813 a. Current"0"Exemption and Lien: No. 44780 Elvis E. Butler