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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of June 12, 2012
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 22, 2012
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TRANSFER BUSINESS
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FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements
F.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. Seal Abatement Coalition Presentation
2. Public Hearing Rescheduling — June 29, 2012
3. Remote Participation Policy — Regulations Update
G.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Sconset Golf Course — Citizen Request
2. Miacomet Golf Course — Capital Improvement Committee Formation
3. July 4th Beach Management — Participation in Town Management Effort
4. Beach Event Fee - Policy Discussion
5. Ladies Beach - Use Requests
6. Burchell /Appleton Road — Agricultural Use Discussion
7. 15 North Liberty Street — Blair House Disposition
H. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Annual Employee Compensation/COLA Review
2. Resource Planner /Ecologist — Annual Review
3. Assistant Property Manager — Annual Review
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of June 12, 2012
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:01 p.m.
PRESENT: Bartlett, Gardner, Paterson, Reinhard, Stackpole.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Administrator /Fiscal Officer;
Susan Campese, Assistant Administrator; Bruce Perry, Ecologist /Resource Planner.
Citizen, Judy Zurheide and abutter to Mizzenmast property, Jude Perkins were also present at call
to order.
A. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
B. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. `Sconset Golf Course — Citizen Request: Citizen Judy Zurheide requested permission to
organize a small group of interested citizens to research the history of the golf course and
potentially focus on the building restoration projects, as well as explore other ideas such as
expanding the golfing season and other off - season uses, such as walking, birding and skiing, while
making sure the course and clubhouse simplicity and charm are maintained. The Commission
welcomed any efforts devoted to historical research and asked Mr. Savetsky to assist Ms. Zurheide
in creating a more defined mission statement for the group and come back to the Commission for
final approval.
Ms. Zurheide departed the meeting at 4:17 p. m.
2. Burchell /Appleton Road — Agricultural Use Discussion: Mr. Savetsky reported that
Daniel Baird had decided to cease his organic potato farming operation on the property, due to his
concern that the Land Bank was receiving too many complaints from area residents. However, Mr.
Savetsky indicated that Sustainable Nantucket was interested in continuing the project, as Mr. Baird
had spent 2 years of his time and approximately $15,000 of his own money improving the soil.
Additionally, the Commission was informed that a second cease and desist order from the zoning
enforcement officer had been received regarding accessing the property from Appleton Road, and
Mr. Savetsky affirmed that initial research did seem to indicate that the Land Bank's only legal
access to the property was through Mizzenmast Road. Ms. Perkins stated that her main issue was
the access and wear and tear caused by the machinery on a private, narrow, dirt road, and more
generally in her view, that this was an inappropriate location for such a project. It was the consensus
of the Commission to wait for a proposal from Sustainable Nantucket before addressing the access
issue and /or continued agricultural use of the property.
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Ms. Perkins and Mr. Perry departed the meeting at 4: 30 p. m.
C. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED
to go into executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 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
Bruce Perry, Resource Planner /Ecologist; Crocker Snow, Muskeget property owner; Peter Krogh
and Peter Howell, members of the Seal Abatement Coalition entered the meeting at 5:09 p. m.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Seal Abatement Coalition (SAC) Presentation: Members of the Seal Abatement Coalition
were in attendance to present their concerns with regard to the burgeoning gray seal populations on
Nantucket, Tuckernuck and Muskeget islands and requested the Land Bank's public support of their
mission. The group indicated they were exploring ways to seek an exception to the Marine Mammal
Protection Act in order to achieve their goals. The Commission was. receptive to their presentation
and Mr. Savetsky suggested that the Commission seek alternative points of view as part of their
consideration of the issue. The Commission agreed to take the SAC's request under advisement.
Mr. Crocker, Mr. Krogh and Mr. Howell departed the meeting at 5:43 p. m.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously
VOTED to accept, approve and release the regular session minutes of May 22, 2012, as written.
F. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. May 2012 Transfers — Record Nos. 32630 through 32724: The Commission reviewed
transfers for the period of May 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of a
lien against the following property as a result of the purchasers claiming the "M" exemption as first -
time buyers of real property.
No. 32633 Mac Davis (recorded lot)
No. 32633 Mac Davis (registered lot)
No. 32647 Jennifer Hudson and Neil Hudson
No. 32653 Tessa B. Cressman
No. 32710 Andrew K. Viselli and Jill H. Viselli
No. 32723 Seth Kearns
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2. Transfer Update:
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a. Five -Year Ownership Non - Compliance /Request for Hearing —No. 30969 Caleb N.
Cressman, II: In response to the Commission's Notice of Assessment dated May 23, 2012, Ms. Bell
reported on receiving a hearing request from Arthur I. Reade, attorney for the purchaser, and asked
the Commission for approval to schedule the transfer hearing on June 26, 2012. Upon a motion
made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to schedule a hearing at the next regular
meeting on June 26, 2012 and asked staff to inform Mr. Reade of the date.
G. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal years
2011 and 2012 through May 2012 were presented to the Commission.
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it
was VOTED to execute the June 12, 2012 warrant document in the amount of $146,093.22 to be
provided to the county treasurer.
3. Annual Financial Audit — Update: Ms. Bell informed the Commission that staff was
already busy preparing documents for the auditors.
4. Public Records Request — Update: Ms. Bell reported receiving and fulfilling an extensive
public records request from Nutter, McClennan & Fish, LLP for copies of: 1) all documents and
correspondence concerning any application or other request by the Land Bank for approval or
authorization to maintain or construct ramps, floats, mooring piles, or docks at the property at 22
Tennessee Avenue or Petrel Landing; and 2) documents and correspondence concerning any plans
for future use or development of Petrel Landing.
H. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Public Hearing Rescheduling — June 29, 2012: Ms. Bell reminded the Commission that
due to missing the advertising deadline in the paper, the hearing to consider public comments on
revisions to the Land Bank forms needed to be rescheduled. Upon a motion made and duly
seconded, the Commission VOTED to reschedule the hearing for Friday, June 29, 2012 at 3:00
p.m., and asked staff to post the meeting accordingly.
2. Remote Participation Policy — Regulation Update: Mr. Savetsky reported that the
Attorney General's office had released a revision to the law that allowed more discretion for remote
participation policies, such as limiting the number of times used per year.
I. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Miacomet Golf Course — Capital Improvement Committee Formation: Chairman
Stackpole asked the Commission to affirm, by formal vote, the formation of a capital
improvements subcommittee for Miacomet Golf Course. After some discussion, upon a motion
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made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to have Commissioners Gardner and
Paterson serve on the capital improvements subcommittee for Miacomet Golf. The Commission
also discussed setting up a committee for post- acquisition planning of the Wood property, however
no action was taken.
2. Regular Golf Meetings — Discussion: Commissioner Gardner recommended adding
regularly scheduled golf meetings to discuss both Miacomet and `Sconset Golf. After some
discussion, it was decided to have the capital improvements subcommittee make a recommendation
on time and frequency of such meetings to the Commission.
3. July 4th Beach Management — Participation in Town Management Effort: Mr. Savetsky
relayed a request from the Police Department and Emergency Management Director, Dave
Fronzuto, seeking permission to access and control crowds on Land Bank beaches due to the
anticipated large parties during the week of June 30th — July 7th. Additionally, the Town asked to
add two more portable toilets to 40th Pole and a roll off dumpster in the parking lot, and requested
dse of the Land Bank's UTV to patrol Nobadeer Beach. Mr. Perry also offered to drive the Land
Bank's tractor for keg and garbage pick -up if needed. After some discussion, upon a motion made
and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to grant all of the Town's aforementioned requests
related to management of Land Bank beaches during the week of June 30th — July 7tn
4. Wood Property /Warren's Landing Road: Chairman Stackpole asked staff to request
permission from the Town to start managing the property in anticipation of owning the property in
the future. It was determined to have Mr. Perry speak with the Conservation Commission about
fixing the road, creating turn outs and brush cutting, as an act of good will in hopeful anticipation of
owning the property in the near future.
5. Paving Aprons — Discussion: Mr. Perry informed the Commission three aprons had been
procured through the Town's paving contract and installed at Hinsdale Park, Gardner property and
Sanford Farm.
6. Beach Event Fee — Policy Discussion: After consultation with Land Bank counsel, Valerie
Swett, Mr. Savetsky recommended that the Commission adopt a use fee for beach events, similar to
the Town's permit fees, for events organized by commercial event planners. Additionally, Mr.
Savetsky asked for guidance in approving amount of events per week, size and timing. After some
discussion, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to charge a $100
property use fee for events held on Land Bank properties. As for guidance, the Commission
requested that the Director continue to use his discretion in approving beach events, and to the
extent that there are events that he is uncomfortable with approving, that they be held for
consideration and approval by the Commission.
7. 15 North Liberty Street — Blair House Disposition: Mr. Savetsky requested that the
Commission formally declare the Blair House as surplus property available for disposal and
recommended the use of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to allow the Commission to
consider land as well as price proposals in disposing of the property. Upon a motion made and duly
seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to declare 15 North Liberty Street as surplus property and
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further, that it was necessary to use an RIP process in order to consider both land and price
proposals.
8. Lamb House /36 Wauwinet Road — Update: Mr. Perry reported that the house had been
moved off the property and the foundation hole filled, indicating that Land Bank staff still needed to
top dress the site, relocate the parking area and do some additional brush cutting to open up the
views to Polpis Harbor.
9. 30B Washington Street — House Removal Update: Mr. Perry informed the Commission
that the building was scheduled to be moved to Mr. Bartkowiak's property on June 15th with special
permission received from the Selectmen's office for the date. Mr. Savetsky reported that in order to
expedite the move before summer, he approved the expenditure of a $5,000 deposit to the moving
company.
10. Invasive Species Removal — Update: Mr. Perry reported progress on the removal of
Phragmites and Japanese Knotweed on the railroad bed at the Consue Springs, Reis and Peterson
properties.
J. PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. Annual Compensation/COLA Discussion: The Director presented a spreadsheet
summarizing current compensation for the Land Bank's salaried employees.
Mr. Savetsky, Ms. Bell, Ms. Campese and Mr. Perry voluntarily left the meeting at 6: 38 p.m.
After a discussion, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to approve
the following salary increases and longevity payments, subject to a favorable performance
evaluation by the Director:
Edward Boynton $64,994 (raise to be determined on October 25, 2012)
Robert Earley $73,426 to $77,097 (5% increase), effective May 19, 2012
Jeffrey Pollock $84,849 to $89,940 (6% increase), effective August 4, 2012
Bruce Perry $91,903 (no salary increase);
4% lump sum longevity payment, effective May 28, 2012
Jesse Bell $74,434 to $78,900 (6% increase), effective July 1, 2012
Eric Savetsky $120,278 (no salary increase);
4% lump sum longevity payment, effective August 4, 2012
Brian Paonessa $27 /hour to $28 /hour effective June 18, 2012
Susan Campese $30 /hour to $31.50 /hour effective September 1, 2012
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The Commission authorized the Director to execute Personnel Change Forms to be provided to the
county treasurer.
ADJOURNMENT:
Attested to:
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 26th day of June, 2012.
John J. S Lkp' dYe, Ch/irman
)TED to adjourn at 6:58 p.m.
MONTHLY TRANSFER
STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2011
FY11
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jul -10
55
31
24
$26,038,861
$23,613,361
$476,267
Aug -10
64
36
28
$29,410,325
$26,700,825
$534,017
Sep -10
93
36
57
$150,939,438
$146,404,272
$2,936,085
Oct -10
104
53
51
$100,725,494
$96,991,400
$1,947,828
Nov -10
77
41
36
$61,023,719
$49,529,365
$990,587
Dec -10
141
78
63
$97,606,194
$93,574,944
$1,879,499
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Jan -11
78
65
13
$21,162,865
$14,910,365
$298,207
Feb -11
62
39
23
$23,477,453
$21,996,953
$439,939
_
-11
63
39
24
$33,663,500
$31,223,500
$628,470
_Mar
Apr -11
May-1 1
57
64
20
37
37
27
$40,311,309
$44,795,7051
$39,448,100
$39,482,7057
_ $788,962
$799,654
Jun -11
65
30
35
$72,953,340
$64,374,340
$1,287,487
THRU MAY 11
Average
858
77
475
42
383
35
$629,154,864
$58,509,017
$583,875,790
$54,020,844
$11,719,516
$1,083,917
Low 55 20
13
$21,162,865 $14,910,365
_ $298,207
High 141 78
63
$150,939,438 $146,404,272
$2,936,085
MONTHLY
TRANSFER STATISTICS
FISCAL YEAR 2012
FY12
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
__
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jul -11
76
54
22
$25,749,264
$24,643,0001
Aug -11
75
43
32
$49,340,375
$47,072,751
1 $941,455
-11
94
43
51
$74,154,881
$71,949,006
$1,438,980
_Sep
Oct -11
78
44
34
$56,393,735
$55,156,9351
$1,103,139
-11
100
65
35
$66,300,685
$62,595,685
$1,251,914
_Nov
Dec -11
136
89
47
$54,529,358
$50,656,462
$1,021,129
Jan -12
63
40
23
$22,737,132
$22,395,132
$447,903
Feb -12
71
35
36
$43,728,802
$43,055,537
$861,111
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Mar -12
79
47
32
$34,458,370
$30,543,200
$610,864
Apr -12
May-12
171
95
44
47
127
48
$50,851,251
1 $85,339,814
$47,713,751
$64,058,031
$954,275
$1,281,161
Jun -12
THRU MAY 12
Average
1,038
94
551
50
487
44
$563,583,667
$51,2341879
$519,839,490
$47,258,135
$10,404,790
$945,890
Low 63 35
22 $22,737,132 $22,395,132,
$447,903
_
High 171 89
127 $85,339,814 $71,949,006
$1,438,980
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of June 12, 2012
1. `Sconset Golf — Citizen's group proposal and picture
2. Jude Perkins — Letter to Town re: Appleton Road Property
3. Seal Abatement Coalition Information Packet
4. Monthly Transfer Report — May 2012
5. "M" Exemption Lien (see transfer business for record no.)
6. "M" Exemption — Five -Year Ownership Non - Compliance /Request for Hearing (see
transfer business for record no.)
7. Monthly Transfer Statistics and Graph
8. Check Warrant Summary and Warrant Authorization dated June 12, 2012
9. Annual Employee Compensation Schedule
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of June 12, 2012
1. May 2012 Transfers —Record Nos. 32630 through 32724:
a. Current "M" Exemptions:
No. 32633 Mac Davis (recorded lot)
No. 32633 Mac Davis (registered lot)
No. 32647 Jennifer Hudson and Neil Hudson
No. 32653 Tessa B. Cressman
No. 32710 Andrew K. Viselli and Jill H. Viselli
No. 32723 Seth Kearns
2. Transfer Update:
a. Five -Year Ownership Non- Compliance/Notice of Assessment — Request for Hearing:
No. 30969 Caleb N. Cressman, I1