HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-12
Bulk Fuel Committee Meeting
Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2008
The meeting began at 8:40 a.m. with the following committee members present: Whitey Willauer, Brian
Chadwick, E. Foley Vaughan, Dual A. Macintyre, Jr. and Al Peterson.
Also present: Malachy Rice, Assistant Town Manager, John Stackpole of Harbor Fuel and Janine Torres,
Administrative Assistant to the Airport Manager.
Mr. Willauer summarized the meeting he, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Peterson held with First Winthrop in which
First Winthrop reported being content with the present situation; but, with an economic alternative, would
consider terminating the lease, expiring in 2019, with Harbor Fuel. Mr. Willauer noted Harbor Fuels license
with the Town expires in 2010. Mr. Peterson interjected First Winthrop lease with the adjacent Grand Union,
including the parking lot, expires in 2010.
Mr. Chadwick reported having talked with Stephen Karp, who has right of first refusal should First Winthrop
sell either the Grand Union/parking lot parcel or the tank farm parcel, expressed his continued interest in the
properties including assisting in any talks between the Town of First Winthrop..
Mr. Chadwick suggested the Board of Selectman (BOS) should, as a first step, advise Harbor Fuel of their
intent not to renew their license to off load fuel through the harbor. Mr. Stackpole indicated the last license
renewal was for ten years. When discussing the options for renewal terms, Mr. Stackpole interjected that
licenses run concurrently with the land lease and that the expiration term is for safety reviews. Mr. Peterson
feels the Town needs to move forward with permitting and have a plan before announcing non-renewal.
Discussion moved toward the planning process of the new tank farm with a consensus feeling Town land
would be better suited over airport land. Mr. Willauer noted any remaining balance of the $250K budgeted
for this project can go towards a preliminary design study. Mr. Macintyre added the management of the
project still needs to be determined and should be set up now to help oversee the planning. Discussion leans
toward an enterprise fund.
g
Mr. Willauer summarized the To Do List:
. Determine what the $250 K is for
. Bring the licensing renewal issue to the BOS
. Determine if enterprise fund is suitable r
. Sequester five acres in the Town's newly developing industrial zone
. Issue an RFQ for preliminary design and permitting
-1
C.
'I
$~
::3:
;;:x::.
:::a
N
.t::..
:;c"
;e
c::::>
-..J
Discussion briefly moved to zoning when audience member Cormac Collier from the Nantucket Land
Council questioned the approval and public acceptance of the proposed industrial zone noting its size. Mr.
Collier believes having a set plan for any and all of the acres will make is more publicly accepting.
Discussion moved back to bulk fuel with Mr. Stackpole reminded the group that none of this makes sense if
the suppliers are not willing to participate. Mr. Macintyre concurred Sun Island needs to be invited back.
Mr. Stackpole still believes First Winthrop will fight and suggests having an agreement with them in writing
before the Town starts spending money on the project. Mr. Stackpole reminded the committee the Town,
along with the State Fire Marshall, wanting to also move the tank farm from the downtown location, tried to
take the license away from First Winthrop in the late 70's, early 80's with very expensive results. After brief
discussion it was decided to ask Town Counsel for a memorandum on this past litigation.
Bulk Fuel Committee Minutes 2/12/08
Page 2 of2
Discussion of other parties who should be invited included the Fire Department, the Steamship Authority and
the Water Department.
A task list was assigned as follows:
. Mr. Willauer to speak with Town Counsel (Paul DeRensis), the Fire Chief (Mark McDougall) and
Steamship Authority (Flint Ranney)
. Mr. Peterson to speak to Water Department (Bob Gardner) and Sun Island (Dennis Egan)
. Mr. Chadwick to work on the size of the industrial zone
Mr. Rice questioned a bill from VHB for $4,714.00. Mr. Peterson noted VHB was asked to look at alternate
sources of funding and has asked VHB to provide back up for the invoice. Ms. Torres will follow up on that
request.
The next meeting was scheduled for March 3rd at 9:00 A.M.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
~,..,:,;:. ~<;,~~
Janine . Torres, Recorder