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Home My WebLink About2010-11-23 AGENDA Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of November 23,2010 Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street Nantucket, Massachusetts CALL TO ORDER A. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS B. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9,2010 C. TRANSFER BUSINESS D. FINANCIAL BUSINESS 1. MontWy Financial Report 2. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursements E. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. Miacomet Golf Course - Monthly Review 2. Fair Street Park Property - Christmas Planters 3. Nobadeer Farm Road Property - Ballfields Project Review 4. 2010 Burn Season - Annual Review 5. Smooth Hummocks - Annual Meeting Announcement F. REGULAR BUSINESS 1. Community Preservation Committee - Appointment Discussion G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT 1-- "-~. 0." ...: o c::::1 ", CJ - U1 B c-.:> f',", U1 10-- "J -I MINUTES Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of November 23,2010 Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street Nantucket, Massachusetts CALL TO ORDER: 4:02 P.M. PRESENT: Bartlett, Johnson, Reinhard, Stackpole. ABSENT: Gardner. STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, AdministratorlFiscal Officer; Susan Campese, Assistant Administrator. A. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ ANNOUCEMENTS: 1. Senior Citizen Fitness Area: Mr. Savetsky presented a note and article from Nancy Newhouse concerning an outdoor senior fitness area in Hyde Park, London, suggesting something similar could be a joint venture between Remain Nantucket and the Land Bank, with the Land Bank providing the property. The Commissioners responded favorably to the concept and asked Mr. Savetsky to explore the possibility with Remain and suggest a suitable property for the project. Commissioner Gardner entered the meeting at 4:04 P.M Bruce Perry, Resource Planner/Ecologist entered the meeting at 4:05 P.M B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to accept, approve and release the regular session minutes of November 9,2010, as written. Miacomet Golf General Manager, Alan Costa and Miacomet Golf Course Superintendent, Sean Oberly entered the meeting at 4: 1 0 P.M C. TRANSFER BUSINESS: 1. Transfer Update: a. Additional Information Provided - No. 31116 Folger Lane, LLC: Based upon the submission of a satisfactorily completed Form B, Part G (Seller's Affidavit), the Commission found the above-referenced transfer to be in order. b. Purchase Price Documentation Provided - No. 30675 Curtis G. Wohlers: Based upon the submission of the requested documentation in support of the stated purchase price, the Commission found the above.,referenced transfer to be in order. Land Bank Commission November 23,2010 Page 2 2. "M" Exemption Update: a. Five- Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance - Releases of Liens: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to authorize the issuance of Releases of Liens for the following transfers as a result of the purchasers fulfilling all of the requirements of Section 12, subsection (-m-): No. 26350 Terrance J. Sutherburg, Jr. No. 26425 Philip C. Wattles and Kathy L. Wattles b. Five-Year Domicile Non-CompliancelNotices of Liens - Nos. 22592, 25319 and 26417 Ronny Arias: Based on the purchaser's non-compliance with the "actual domicile" requirement of the "M" exemption, it was VOTED to execute and authorize the placement of Notices of Liens against the title to properties located at 18C Miacomet Avenue and 4 Reacher Lane, as the purchaser failed to request a hearing within 30 days of the Notice of Assessment. c. Five- Year Domicile Non-CompliancelNotice of Assessment - No. 25765 David E. Lower and K. Jamison Lower: Ms. Bell reported that during a routine five-year compliance check, staff discovered that the purchasers, who claimed the "M" exemption on their purchase of24B Park Circle, had subsequently purchased 25 Daffodil Lane and by all sources appeared to be living there. Ms. Bell additionally noted that staff had sent numerous letters and emails asking for an explanation with no response. Based upon an apparent failure to comply with the "actual domicile" requirement of the "M" exemption, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to issue a Notice of Assessment for the outstanding Land Bank fee plus penalty and accrued interest since the date of the transfer. D. FINANCIAL BUSINESS: 1. Monthly Financial Report: The Commission accepted the October 2010 financial report including the balance sheet and income statement previously provided by electronic correspondence. 2. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to execute the November 23,2010, warrant document in the amount of $40,220.81 to be provided to the county treasurer. Ms. Bell left the meeting at 4:20 P.M E. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 1. Miacomet Golf Club - Monthly Manager's Update: I ~ a. Financial Report: The Commission reviewed the balance sheet and profit and loss comparison through October 31, 2010. Mr. Costa pointed out that income was down slightly, as were expenses, resulting in a year to date improvement from 2009. ~~ Land Bank Conimission November 23,2010 Page 3 b. Miacomet Golf Course Proposed 2011 Budget: Alan Costa presented a draft of the Miacomet Golf Course 2011 Budget for discussion, however the Commission determined to delay the vote until the next meeting to allow more time for review. c. Membership Discussion: Mr. Costa voiced his concern over the future of memberships and the need for additional benefits and/or incentives for members. He suggested building a locker room or "member's only" section in the clubhouse as a solution. d. Capital Equipment Request: Mr. Oberly presented a request to purchase a new 2009 Kubota Tractor for $36,900, two new 2010 John Deere Pro Gators for $33,580.50 and a new 2010300 Gallon Chem-TurfSprayer for $15,000. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve the request for $84,480.50 less the trade in value on three Cushmans that will be replaced by the two Gators. Robert Earley, Assistant Property Manager entered the meeting at 4:43 PM Mr. Costa and Mr. Oberly left the meeting at 4:45 P.M 2. Fair Street Park Property - Christmas Planters: Mr. Earley suggested decorating the Fair Street Park for the Holiday season and presented options and prices for live trees in planters versus cut trees. After discussion, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve the purchase of cut trees, lights and evergreen garlands and berries to decorate the park. 3. Nobadeer Farm Road Property - Ballfields Project Review: Commissioner Johnson voiced her concern over the Land Bank allowing large areas of Land Bank properties to be paved. After discussion, the Commission asked Mr. Savetsky to write a letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission urging them to explore other options such as the use of eco-pavers to break up some of the asphalt expanses. 4.2010 Burn Season - Annual Review: Mr. Perry reported the Burn Program had a successful year, with four burns including a Smooth Hummocks burn of 118 acres which exceeded the SHAC acreage goals for the year. He presented aerial maps of the burned areas and a picture taken by a pilot over Chatham during a burn. Mr. Savetsky praised Mr. Perry's management of the burn program. 5. Smooth Hummocks - Annual Meeting Announcement: Mr. Perry informed the Commission that the Annual Smooth Hummocks Advisory Committee Meeting with the state would take place on December 8th at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation conference room at 9:30 a.m. and all were welcome to attend. 6. Cisco/Hummock Pond Road - Pine Tree Removal Project Review: Mr~ Perry reported Nantucket Tractor Company was currently working on the project and expected to be finished sometime after Thanksgiving. Commissioner Bartlett asked the staff to consider transplanting some cedar trees along the road as a buffer. Land Bank Commission November 23, 2010 Page 4 F. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Community Preservation Committee ("C.P.C.") - Appointment Discussion: Mr. Savetsky reported on receiving an opinion letter from Town Counsel regarding the legitimacy of a couple of C.P.C. appointments under the Community Preservation Act, including the Land Bank's appointment of Ken Beaugrand to the committee. It was additionally reported that Mr. Beaugrand had received an opinion from the state indicating that non-member representation on the committee was permitted under the law. The Commission determined to take no action at this time. Mr. Earley left the meeting at 5:25 P.M Mr. Perry left the meeting at 5:27 P.M G. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to go into executive session in order to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and review and approve executive session minutes. Each member was polled individually. All members voted yes. The Chairman declared that discussion of these matters in open session may be detrimental to the Land Bank's negotiating position and that the Commission would reconvene into regular session following executive session. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Attested to: ADJOURNMENT: Up motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 5:38 P.M. 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Additional Information Provided - No. 31116 Form B, Part G (Confidential) 3, Purchase Price Documentation Provided - No. 30675 HOD Statement (Confidential) 4, Release of Liens for "M" Compliant Purchasers (see transfer business for list of record nos.) 5. Notices of Liens - Nos. 22592, 25319 & 26417 Ronny Arias 6. Notice of Assessment - No. 25765 David E. Lower and K. Jamison Lower 7. Monthly Financials for October 2010 (Monthly Financial Statement, plus Balance Sheet and Income Statement) 8. Check Warrant Summary and Warrant Authorization dated November 23,2010 9, Miacomet Golf Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Comparison through October 31, 2010 10. Miacomet Golf Proposed 2011 Budget 11, Miacomet Golf Capital Equipment Request 12. Fair Street Park Decorating Exhibit 13. Nobadeer Farm Road Ballfields - Asphalt Opinion Letter 14. Burn Season Exhibits 15. SHAC Burn aerial photograph 16, Cisco-Moth Ball proposed pine tree removal area 17, Town Counsel- CPC opinion letter -+ TRANSFER BUSINESS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of November 23,2010 1. Transfer Update: a. Additional Information Provided: No. 31116 Folger Lane, LLC - Received completed Form B, Part G (Seller's Affidavit) b. Purchase Price Documentation Provided: No. 30675 Curtis G. WoWers (12 Field Avenue) - Purchase Price $620,000 / Assessed Value $981,000 - 63% of Assessed Value - Received fully-executed RESP A/HUD Statement 2. "M" Exemption Update: a. Five- Year Domicile Compliance - Release of Liens: No. 26350 Terrance 1. Sutherburg, Jr. No. 26425 Philip C. Wattles and Kathy L. Wattles b. Five-Year Domicile Non-Compliance - Notice of Liens: No. 22592 Ronny Arias and Karen Lynn Arias (18C Miacomet Avenue) Nos. 25319 and 26417 Ronny Arias (4 Reacher Lane) c. Five-Year Domicile Non-Compliance - Notice of Assessment: No. 25765 David E. Lower and K. Jamison Lower (24B Park Circle) - Fee $4,000/ Penalty $1,000/ Interest $3,123.56 - Total outstanding balance due to date: $8,123.56 ,