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AGENDA
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of April 14, 2009
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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C. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2009
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D. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Miacomet Golf Course
2. Fair Street Property - Project Update
3. Ladies Beach - Use Request
4. Miacomet Beach ~ Use Request
5. Gardner Property - Use Request
6. Lily Pond Property - Parking Area Improvements
7. Nobadeer Farm Road Property - Abutter Request
8.22 Broad Street - 3rd Floor Apartment Rental
9. Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative - Funding Request
10. Land Bank Beaches - Use Request
E. TRANSFER BUSINESS
F. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics
2. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursements
3. Warrant Authorization - Ratify Previously Executed Warrant
G. REGULAR BUSINESS
1. Web site Development Update
2. Land Bank Logo - Revision Proposal
H. PERSONNEL MATTERS
1. Part-time Office Assistant - Annual Review
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of April 14, 2009
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:05 P.M.
PRESENT: Gardner, Johnson, Stackpole. ABSENT: Bartlett, Reinhard.
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to go into
Executive Session. Each member was polled individually. All members voted yes. The Chairman
noted that the Commission would reconvene into regular session and that the purpose of going into
executive session was to discuss matters related to approval of the minutes and land acquisition.
Commissioner Reinhard entered the meeting at this time.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
B. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
C. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to accept,
approve, and release the regular session minutes of March 24,2009, as written.
D. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Lily Pond Property - Parking Area Improvements: Assistant Property Manager Robert Earley
reported on the Historic District Commission's apQroval Qflh~ plans for the parking area improvements
and provided the following three estimates for the replacement of the brick sidewalk:
Neil Patterson, Inc.
Michael Craddock Stone Masonry
Ferrantella Landscaping
$13,600 (unique s&h brick available)
$12,900
$12,300
Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to contract services from Neil Patterson, Inc. for
the sidewalk improvements.
2. Miacomet Golf Course: The Director provided an update on the installation of the new septic
system at the golf course and reported that the additional loam and fill removed from the excavation site
will be used to make driving range improvements.
3. Fair Street Park - Project Update: The Commission reviewed the plans for the park installation
project and determined to request the elimination of sidewalk parking along the Fair Street side of the
property in order to provide handicap access to the park.
4. Ladies Beach - Use Request: The Commission considered a modification to an original request
submitted by Jay and Rika Powers to hold a catered wedding reception at the Land Bank's Ladies Beach
property on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with table seating for 40 people without a tent
or amplified music. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve the request as
presented.
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5. Ladies Beach - Use Requests: The Commission considered two requests from Susan Warner of
Nantucket Clam Bake to hold family clambakes on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from ~ p.m. to 9 p.m. with
table seating for 70 people and on Saturday, August 1,2009 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with table seating for 50
people at the Land Bank's Ladies Beach property. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was
VOTED to approve the requests as presented.
6. Miacomet Beach - Use Request: The Commission considered a location change from Ladies
Beach to Miacomet Beach for an original request from Susan Warner of Nantucket Clam Bake to hold an
anniversary party at the Land Bank's Miacomet Beach from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009
with table seating for 40 people. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve the
change as presented.
7. Gardner Property - Shanty Lease Request: The Director presented a request from Patricia
Kalinowski to occupy the Gardner cottage at the property for the months of June through September.
Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve the request.
8. Nobadeer Farm Road Property - Abutter Request: The Director presented a written request from
Dave Provost, Head of School at Nantucket New School for the installation of a 5-foot vinyl coated chain
link fence and additional plantings along the property line between the Land Bank's Nobadeer Farm Road
property and the Nantucket New School property in order to deter the public from unauthorized use of the
New School's climbing wall, ropes course and playground. The Commission denied the request for the
installation of the fence but committed to work with the school to install additional plantings along the
property line.
9.22 Broad Street - 3rd Floor Apartment Rental: Based on a recommendation from the Director.
upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to rent the 3rd Floor apartment at 22 Broad Street
to Assistant Superintendent Frank Duda in the amount of $700 monthly rent plus utilities.
10. Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative - Funding Request: The Commission was informed ofa
request from the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative (NBI), seeking a contribution to help off-set the
cost of inventorying and monitoring plant and animal species on Nantucket including Land Bank
properties. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to contribute $1,000 towards the
project.
11. Land Bank Beaches - Use Request: The Commission considered a written request from
Raymond C. Symer for permission to sell hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages from his
mobile vending station at the Land Bank's Cisco Beaches throughout the summer season. Upon a
motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve the request on a trial basis, with the
stipulation that the properties always be left clean of trash and debris that might be caused by the
use.
12. Nobadeer Farm Road Property - Abutter Request (continued): Dave Provost, Head of
School of Nantucket New School was in attendance to discuss his written request previously
presented by the Director and discussed his concerns regarding the proximity of the bike path to the
Nantucket New School's recreation facilities. The Commission informed Mr. Provost of its decision
to install plantings along the property line in order to limit visibility and access to the equipment.
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E. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. Transfer Record Nos. 29733 through 29785: The Commission reviewed transfers for the period
of March 1,2009 through March 31, 2009.
a. Additional Information Not Provided: The Commission asked staff to request
additional information from the following purchasers:
No. 29743 Boulevarde Realty Trust
No. 29754 Levesque Realty Trust
No. 29757 Lisa St. Clair Harvey
No. 29778 Eleanor Weller Reade
No. 29780 NAC Conservation, Inc.
2. Transfer Update:
a. Additional Information Provided - No. 29731 Giles Realty Trust: Based upon the
additional information provided by the purchaser's attorney, the Commission found the transfer to be in
order.
3. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Transfer Discussion - No. 29731 Andrew and Jacqueline Moyer: Attorney Richard P.
Beaudette '.vas in attendance to present his vnitten request on behalf of Andrew and Jacqueline Moyer
regarding their ability to comply with the five-year home ownership requirement of the "M" exemption
and asking to change his original request for the transfer of the exemption to their retained
condominium unit to a request for a waiver of the penalty and interest that would become due at the
time of the proposed sale of the second unit at their 1 Cynthia Lane property. Upon a motion made and
duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to approve the request for a waiver of the penalty and interest
based upon the unique circumstances surrounding the Moyer's extraordinary financial hardship.
b. Adjustment Paid 2nd Payment Received - No. 27919 Ryan Chadwick: Ms. Hunter
informed the Commission that Ryan Chadwick's second payment in the amount of $1,000 was received
leaving Mr. Chadwick with a balance of $1,832.45 to be paid before his release of lien can be provided.
F. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: The March 2008 transfer statistics were presented to the
Commission.
2. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it
was VOTED to execute the April 14, 2009 warrant document in the amount of$128,575.90 to be
provided to the county treasurer.
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3. Warrant Authorization - Ratify Previously Executed Warrant: Upon a motion made and
duly seconded, it was VOTED to ratify and confirm the previously executed April 14, 2009 warrant
document in the amount of $87,500.
G. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Web site Development Update: Ms. Hunter provided an update of recent website
development activities including a recent meeting with the engineering and design team, and
provided an estimated timeline of milestones to completion.
2. Land Bank Logo - Revision Proposal: The Director presented an estimate from Leone
Design for the redesign of the Land Bank logo. The Commission determined to revisit the request at
a later date.
H. PERSONNEL BUSINESS:
1. 2009 Annual Reviews: The Director initiated a discussion regarding annual salary
increases and recommended the Commission consider adopting a compensation policy for 2009
based on decreased revenue to the Land Bank. Staff voluntarily left the meeting at this time.
Due to the decreased revenues and poor economic outlook, upon a motion made and duly seconded,
it was VOTED to forego any merit increases and award only a 3% cost ofliving increase to all Land
Bank employees upon their 2009 annual review based on a favorable recommendation from the
Director
a. Administrative Assistant - Jesse Bell: Based on a favorable review and
recommendation from the Director, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to
approve a 3 % for cost of living bringing her hourly wage to $26.78 per hour effective April 21,
2009.
d, it was VOTED to adjourn at 6:00 P.M.
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE of
the Commission this 28th day of April, 2009.
John 1. Stackp e,
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FY08 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue
Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received
Jul-07 74 42 32 $51,678,861 $49,178,861 $987,577
Aug-07 120 73 47 $128,722,279 $120,670,279 $2,424,906
Sep-07 104 50 54 $111,793,300 $104,773,300 $2,099,466
Oct-07 105 56 49 $106,491,448 $101,741,448 $1,846,289
Nov-07 94 58 36 $72,763,084 $70,196,084 $1,404,462
Dec-07 87 70 17 $49,273,500 $46,623,500 $940,470
Jan-08 81 46 35 $71,587,030 $68,587,030 $1,389,068
Feb-08 68 44 24 $42,748,590 $42,348,590 $858,972
Mar-08 59 38 21 $40,306,700 $39,606,700 $794,934
Apr-08 61 37 24 $36,321,250 $35,921,250 $722,425
May-08 98 83 15 $22,986,126 $20,986,126 $466,722
Jun-08 68 41 27 $49,391,772 $46,394,550 $929,891
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Average 85 53 32 $65,338,662 $62,252,310 $1,238,765
Low 59 37 15 $22,986,126 $20,986,126 $466,722
High 120 83 54 $128,722,279 $120,670,279 $2,424,906
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FY09 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue
Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received
Jul-08 65 38 27 $47,229,858 $46,335,111 $928,702
Aug-08 63 38 25 $84,318,085 $83,708,085 $1,678,162
Sep-08 76 39 37 $55,282,900 $54,882,900 $1,097,658
Oct-08 68 39 29 $52,249,003 $51,846,781 $1,043,786
Nov-08 54 32 22 $41,932,496 $41,532,496 $846,650
Dec-08 105 74 31 $51,609,065 $50,799,065 $1,019,981
Jan-09 59 45 14 $21,784,925 $15,984,925 $319,787
Feb-09 53 37 16 $14,330,594 $12,538,233 $239,530
Mar-09 53 42 11 $17,755,594 $15,955,594 $327,112
Apr-09
May-09
Jun-09
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Average 66 43 24 $42,943,613 $41,509,243 $833,485
Low 53 32 11 $14,330,594 $12,538,233 $239,530
High 105 74 37 $84,318,085 $83,708,085 $1,678,162
MONTHL Y (UNAUDITED)
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of April 14, 2009
1. March 2009 Transfers - Record Nos. 29733 through 29785:
a. Additional Information Not Provided
No. 29743 Boulevarde Realty Trust
No. 29754 Levesque Realty Trust
No. 29757 Lisa St. Clair Harvey
No. 29778 Eleanor Weller Reade
No. 29780 NAC Conservation, Inc.
2. Transfer Update:
a. Additional Information Provided
No. 29731 Giles Realty Trust
3. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Transfer Discussion:
No. 26306 Andrcvv and Jacquclinc Moycr
b. Receipt of 2nd Payment:
No. 27919 Ryan Chadwick
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