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Minutes of the selectman's Advisory Committee of Non-voting ~axpayers
June 29,1990
Members in attendence:Robert Ames, Arthur Arnoff, John Barney, Max Berry,
Denise Carey, Phillip Chomo, Sandra Chomo, Charles Dearborn, Stephen Grayson,
Marvin Greenberg,M.D., peter Hanson,Charles Kilvert, Herbert Schreiber,D.D.S.,&
Alexandra Welsh
The meeting was called to order by chairman Peter Hanson, at 9:08 a.m. Peter
breifly outlined the agenda items, and then introduced Nantucket Chief of
Police, Randy Norris. Randy proceeded to enlighten us regarding the unique
problems of providing quality police protection, in an isolated location. As
there is no "mutual aid", where adjoining communities provide assistance, a
relatively larger police force is required. Each 24 hour period requires the
staffing of three eight hour shifts.
The summer police temporaries have full police powers, but are not allowed to
carry firearms. There is significant investigative workload carried by regular
officers. As Nantucket has very limited jail cell space, this presents another
problem. One major concern is underage drinking, and apprehended minors are
usually given work details. If there is no reccurance in a years time, there is
no court record. The police try to react promptly to speeding and reckless
driving on beaches, as this endangers beachgoers, and destroys the environment.
A new program is being introduced in 'Sconset, with police patrolling on
bicycle.
After thanking Chief Norris for his remarks, Peter then introduced Linda
Holland, of the Nantucket Land Counsel. Linda spoke about the recently
completed study of water problems on Nantucket. Over 50% of the population is
on septic system, and this figure has only been reached in the last few years.
As a result of this engineering study, there are specific proposals regarding
water quality. Linda urged members to attend a public meeting on July 12th, at
7:30 P.M. to discuss six of the seven proposals. At the last meeting, there was
a large number of developers, who opposed the proposed first proposal, which
limits the number of bedrooms in relation to lot size.
Anne Lee, County Administrator, then spoke about a new study committee which is
being formed. This group will study, review, and make recommendations
concerning county government. It was mandated that of the 20 committee members,
that five of the members be non-voting taxpayers. The present forms of local
government will be reviewed, and recommendations involving structure,
administration, of both Town and County governments, will be made. It is
intended that this committee will be able to enhance the governing bodies
ability to carry out their statutory responsibilities. Members are urged to
volunteer to serve on that review committee.
Peter discussed again the possibility of a Summer non-resident forum. The
purpose would be to present a significant united body, to present their views
to the selectmen. August 11th, at 9:30 a.m. at the high school was selected as
the forum date. Executive Secretary, Lee Bourgoin, suggested that we have a
formal agenda, with specific questions for the selectmen. It was decided to
close the formal meeting, and reconvene with an informal meeting, the following
Tuesday, to discuss arrangements for the Summer Forum.
Meeting was closed at 11:15 a.m.
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Next regular meeting: July 28th, 9:00 a.m. selectmen's meeting room
volunteers needed to assist with Summer Forum - contact Peter!