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AGENDA
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2010
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2010 0
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D. TRANSFER BUSINESS
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E. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics
2. Warrant Authorization -Cash Disbursements :r;
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F. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Miacomet Golf Course -Chipping Area Permitting Update
2. Peterson Property -Bamboo Removal Project Update
3. Chase Property -House Removal Update
4. Ray Property -Boathouse Update
5. Latici Property -Structure Removal Update
6. Sanguinetti Property -Road Culvert Repair
7. Gaillard Property -Invasive Species Removal Update
8. Holdgate Property -Irrigation Project Update
9. Somerset Farm Property -Maintenance Building Addition Proposal
10. Bamber Property -Heating System Replacement Proposal
11. Equipment Purchase Request -Bobcat Grading Rake Implement
12. 40~' Pole Property -Beach Raking Discussion
13. Cisco Beach Property -Wedding Ceremony Request
G. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Seasonal Part-Time Property Management Assistant -Hiring Request
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ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2010
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Johnson, Reinhard, Stackpole. ABSENT: Bartlett, Gardner.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Administrator/Fiscal Officer;
Susan Campese, Assistant Administrator.
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 the approval of minutes and land
acquisition.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to
accept, approve and release the regular session minutes of March 23, 2010, as written.
C. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
Commissioner Bartlett entered the meeting at this time.
D. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. March 2010 Transfers -Record Nos. 30574 through 30647: The Commission reviewed
transfers for the period of March 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized placing liens
against the following purchasers' property as a result of their claiming the "M" exemption as
first-time buyers of real property:
No. 30575 Samuel A. Myers and Alesia Myers
No. 30616 Yury Nikulin and Maryia Nikulina
No. 30633 Scott D. McIver and Amanda J. Tanner
No. 30637 Matthew Angelo Mannino and Amy L. Mannino
No. 30645 Jose Fernando Gutierrez
b. Additional Information Required - No. 30611 Jere B. Johnston and Lisabeth E.
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Johnston: The Commission asked staff to request a completed Form B, Part G from the seller on
the above-referenced transfer.
c. Purchase Price Documentation Required: The Commission asked staff to
request additional information and/or supplemental documentation from the purchasers to
support the stated purchase price on the following transfers:
No. 30575 Samuel A. Myers and Alesia Myers
No. 30578 Anne O. McGivney and William T. McGivney
No. 30630 3 Cliff Road Nominee Trust
No. 30633 Scott D. McIver and Amanda J. Tanner
2. Transfer Update:
a. Additional Information Provided - No. 30484 Randy A. Fifield Living Trust:
Based upon the submission of a satisfactorily completed Form B, Part G, the Commission found
the above-referenced transfer to be in order.
b. Purchase Price Documentation Required: Based upon the submission of the
requested documentation in support of the stated purchase price, the Commission found the
following transfers to be in order:
No. 30472 Jack and Phyllis Piuggi
No. 30555 Richard L. Cumbie
3. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Two-Year Domicile Non-Compliance /Notice of Assessment - No. 28953
Timothy Shea: Ms. Bell reported that the purchaser was found to be in non-compliance with the
two-year domicile requirement of the "M" exemption. The Commission determined to take the
matter up at the next meeting in order to give the purchaser additional time to respond.
Commissioner Gardner entered the meeting at this time.
E. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: The March 2010 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 13, 2010 warrant document in the amount of
$84,482.63 to be provided to the county treasurer.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to go back
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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 land acquisition.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Resource Planner/Ecologist Bruce Perry, Property Supervisor Jeffrey Pollock and Assistant
Property Manager Robert Earley entered the meeting at this time.
G. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Miacomet Golf Course -Chipping Area Permitting Update: Mr. Perry updated the
Commission on progress being made at Natural Heritage to modify the existing permit to allow
for a new putting/chipping area at Miacomet Golf.
2. Peterson Property -Bamboo Removal Project Update: Mr. Perry presented a price
estimate from Miles Reis in the amount of $9,800 to remove rhizomes from the soil in order to
complete the Bamboo removal project at the Peterson property. Upon a motion made and duly
seconded, it was VOTED to authorize the expenditure as proposed, however the Commission
asked Mr. Perry to try and negotiate a better price from Mr. Reis.
3. Chase Property -House Removal Update: Mr. Perry presented letters of interest from
John Trudel, Jerry Walker and Habitat for Humanity in response to the advertisement for
removal of the house and shed on the Chase property. Upon a motion made and duly seconded,
the Commission VOTED to grant both buildings to Habitat for Humanity in consideration of
their mission to provide affordable housing to low-income families, with the request that Habitat
aim for a move date of no later than June 15, 2010 in order to avoid having to seek special
permission from the Board of Selectman.
4. Latici Property -Structure Removal Update: Mr. Perry reported that no letters of
interest had been received for the house on the Latici property, however area resident David
MacArthur and also Habitat for Humanity had expressed interest in the garage. Upon a motion
made and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to grant the garage to Habitat for Humanity.
5. Sanguinetti Property -Road Culvert Repair: Mr. Savetsky and Mr. Perry reported on
discussions with Arthur Gasbarro at Blackwell and Associates, Inc. regarding a design plan for
the installation of two 12" culverts to correct the drainage problem on Almanac Pond Road
which provides access to the walking trail on the Land Bank's Sanguinetti property. Mr. Perry
suggested that the neighbor, Mr•. Jensen and possibly the Nantucket Conservation Foundation
might be willing to contribute to the expense.
6. Gaillard Property -Invasive Species Removal Update: Mr. Perry reported that the
permit for invasive species removal at the Gaillard property and Consue Springs was approved
by the Conservation Commission and that the next step was filing an Environmental Notification
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Form with Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) office for the alteration and
restoration of the area, indicating that the Nantucket Land Council would be assisting him with
the application.
7. Ray Property -Boathouse Update: Mr. Perry provided a permitting update on recent
discussions with the Historic District Commission (H.D.C.) on the proposed move of the Ray
Boathouse to the Admiralty Club property in Madaket, reporting that certain members of the
H.D.C. had requested to see stakes on the Admiralty Club property before approving the
application.
8. Holdgate Property -Irrigation Project Update: Mr. Earley provided an update on
efforts to bring water to the Holdgate property, suggesting that the best way to proceed would be
to connect to the Town water system, which would require trenching and burying of 300' of pipe.
Mr. Earley presented a list of comparative price estimates for labor and materials, and upon a
motion made and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to approve the expenditure of no
more than $13,800 for the project and directed Mr. Earley work in consultation with the Director
in making hiring decisions.
9. Somerset Farm Properly -Maintenance Building Addition Proposal: Mr. Pollock
recommended that in order to fix water leakage and space issues in the Land Bank's maintenance
facility, the building should be expanded on the west side by adding a 15' shed dormer,
estimating that it would cost between $100,000 and $150,000 to complete the work. Mr. Pollock
requested permission to move forward by obtaining plans and cost estimates for the
Commission's review. The Commission approved the request and Chairman Stackpole asked
Commissioner Gardner to work with Mr. Pollock on refining the proposal.
10. Bamber Property -Heating System Replacement Proposal: Mr. Pollock recounted the
history of problems with the heating system at the Bamber house and presented a price estimate
of an amount not to exceed $11,000 from Homer Ray to replace the system. Upon a motion made
and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to grant the work to Homer Ray at an amount not
to exceed $11,000.
Commissioner Stackpole abstained.
11. Equipment Purchase Request -Bobcat Grading Rake Implement: Mr. Earley
presented comparative cost estimates to support his request for the purchase of a Bobcat grading
rake. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to approve the
expenditure of $2,650 for the equipment purchase.
12. 40th Pole Property -Beach Raking Discussion: Mr. Savetsky informed the
Commission that Nantucket Visitors Services would no longer rake the beach twice a week at
40th Pole, and that Nantucket Tractor Company gave the Land Bank a price of $375 per raking.
Upon a motion made and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to hire Nantucket Tractor
Company to rake the beach twice a week for the summer season.
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13. Cisco Beach Property -Wedding Ceremony Request: The Commission considered a
request from Kelly Starks and Patrick DeSeta to hold a wedding ceremony at the Land Bank's
Cisco Beach property for 20 guests on Monday, August 9, 2010 from approximately 1 to 2 p.m.
with two rows of chairs and a 10' x 10' tent. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, the
Commission VOTED to approve the request with the modification that the event be held at
Ladies Beach and without the use of a tent.
H. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Seasonal Part-Time Property Management Assistant -Hiring Request: Mr. Earley
requested that the Commission approve the early hiring of Brian Paonessa this year to assist with
property management during the summer season. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, the
Commission VOTED to approve the request and authorized Mr. Savetsky to execute a Personnel
Change Form for Brian Paonessa to be provided to the county treasurer.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made~and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 6:37 P.M.
Attested to:
Secretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 27th day of April, 2010.
John J.
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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 52 34 18 $39,600,613 $29,920,613 $598,412
May-09 68 43 25 $18,179,460 $14,853,400 $297,068
Jun-09 58 45 13 $10,720,838 $8,885,838 $185,717
THRUM,gRos
Average 596
65 384
42 212
22 $386,492,520
$37,916,119 $373,583,189
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$35,603,587 ' $7,501,367
$715,214
Low 52 32 11 $10,720,838 $8,885,838 $185,717
High 105 74 37 $84,318,085 $83,708,085 $1,678,162
FY10 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue
Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received
Jul-09 61 41 20 $44,644,114 $42,991,125 $878,323
Aug-09 37 25 12 $17,214,552 $12,649,226 $252,985
Sep-09 92 46 46 $67,744,386 $64,608,073 $1,280,828
Oct-09 85 38 47 $90,032,410 $87,070,640 $1,741,413
Nov-09 94 60 34 $61,669,385 $57,127,164 $1,150, 543
Dec-09 114 78 36 $60,119,575 $49,272,425 $985,449
Jan-10 60 48 12 $13,437,926 $12,194,500 $243,890
Feb-10 67 44 23 $59,068,081 $54,426,906 $1,083,956
Mar-10 74 42 32 $39,115,847 $34,074,250 $681,485
Apr-10
May-10
Jun-10
THRU nnaR ~0
Average 684
76 422
47 262
29 $453,046,276
$50,338,475 $414,414,309
$46,046,034 $8,298,871
$922,097
Low 37 25 12 $13,437, 926 $12,194, 500 $243, 890
High 114 78 47 $90,032,410 $87,070,640 $1,741,413
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2010
1. March 2010 Transfers -Record Nos. 30574 through 30647:
a. Current "M" Exemptions:
No. 30575 Samuel A. Myers and Alesia Myers
No. 30616 Yury Nikulin and Maryia Nikulina
No. 30633 Scott D. McIver and Amanda J. Tanner
No. 30637 Matthew Angelo Mannino and Amy L. Mannino
No. 30645 Jose Fernando Gutierrez
b. Additional Information Required:
No. 30611 Jere B. Johnston and Lisabeth E. Johnston
c. Purchase Price Documentation Required:
No. 30575 Samuel A. Myers and Alesia Myers
No. 30578 Anne O. McGivney and William T. McGivney
No. 30630 3 Cliff Road Nominee Trust
No. 30633 Scott D. McIver and Amanda J. Tanner
2. Transfer Update:
a. Additional Information Provided:
No. 30484 Randy A. Fifield Living Trust
b. Purchase Price Documentation Provided:
No. 30472 Jack & Phyllis Piuggi
No. 30555 Richard L. Cumbie
3. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Two-Year Domicile Non-Compliance -Notice of Assessment:
No. 28953 Timothy Shea