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AGENDA
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2012
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
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CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
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A. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS m w
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B. EXECUTIVE SESSION o "O m
1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes z 3 0
2. Real Estate Acquisition n "�
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C. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2012 AND SWIAL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2012
D. TRANSFER BUSINESS
E. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements
3. Warrant Authorization — 2007 Series A Semi - Annual Bond Payment
F. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Property Supervisor's Monthly Update
2. Workshop /125 Somerset Road —Project Update
3. Sconset Golf Course — Barn Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2012
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:01 P.M.
PRESENT: Paterson, Reinhard, Stackpole. ABSENT: Barlett, Gardner
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Administrator/Fiscal Officer;
Susan Campese, Assistant Administrator.
A. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Savetsky reported on receiving a thank you
letter from Peter Krough, President of the Seal Abatement Coalition ( "SAC "), for the Commission's
support of SAC's research efforts on the impacts of the gray seal population on the islands of
Nantucket, Tuckernuck and Muskeget.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED
to go into executive session in order to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease and/or value of real
property 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 in
regular session following executive session.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
4:21 p.m. — Bruce Perry, Resource Planner /Ecologist Jeffrey Pollock Property Supervisor; Robert
Earley, Assistant Property Manager; and Richard Turer, Downtown Marketplace Coordinator for
Remain Nantucket entered the meeting.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously
VOTED to accept, approve and release the regular session minutes of October 23, 2012 and the
special meeting minutes of November 2, 2012, as written.
D. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. October 2012 Transfers — Record Nos. 33075 through 33196: The Commission reviewed
transfers for the period of October 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012.
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November 13, 2012
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placement of
liens against the following properties as a result of the purchasers claiming the °M" exemption as
first -time buyers of real property:
No. 33090 Daniel O. Southey and Michele L. Currie
No. 33142 Ethan Griffin and Bridgette Hynes
E. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar years
2011 and 2012 through October 2012 were presented.
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it
was unanimously VOTED to execute the November 13, 2012 warrant document in the amount of
$163,505.19 to be provided to the county treasurer.
3. Warrant Authorization — 2007 Series A Semi -Annual Bond Payment: Upon a motion
made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to approve payment and authorize staff to
wire the Series A semi - annual bond payment of interest and principal in the total amount of
$836,159.39 from the Land Bank's Collection Account to the Bond Trustee at U.S. Bank.
F. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Property Supervisor's Monthly Update:
a. October Work Review: Mr. Pollock summarized property management projects
performed over the last month, including re- establishing the property line of the Lily Pond with
privet hedge along the edge of the Blair house lot and planting the excess privet along the back of
the new 5 -bay cold storage building to create screening from the golf course; removing bamboo
along the sides at the Peterson property; continuing to clear the road edge on the Lamb property and
establish the boundaries and a parking area; emptying the contents of the Gardner shack in
anticipation of its removal; closing down the Crocker houses; removing the ramp and dock from the
Sharp property; and closing of Madequecham and Nobadeer Beach parking lots for the winter.
Additionally, staff had been busy cleaning up some minor tree damage from the past two storms.
Mr. Pollock stated that they were planning to clear out kayaks and dinghies after Thanksgiving and
that the new signage about closing down the racks for the winter seemed to be working.
Additionally, Mr. Pollock reported that he gave a lecture to Nantucket High School seniors about
how the Land Bank works and reminded them that properties were for perpetual public use and
asked them to respect them as their own.
2. Petrel Landing/Commercial Street — Discussion: Mr. Savetsky reported on a meeting with
Mr. Perry and project engineer, Art Gasbarro, who reviewed the latest results of the eel grass
surveys and made recommendations for impact mitigation using Helix moorings to replace regular
moorings in the immediate area. Mr. Savetsky stated that the next step in the permitting process
would be to develop a surface plan to attach to the Conservation Commission application. Further,
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he would speak with the Town regarding their ongoing storm water drainage project and how that
would impact the plan for Petrel Landing. Additionally, he recommended that the Land Bank seek
letters of support from the Shellfish and Harbor Advisory Board and the Harbor Plan
Implementation Committee.
3. Hummock Pond Road Bike Path — Discussion: Mr. Savetsky reported that without
requesting permission from the Land Bank, the Town had begun to plant arborvitae, a fast growing
non - native evergreen along Land Bank properties on Hummock Pond Road that would effectively
screen the view of the fields from the public. Mr. Savetsky relayed the message to Mike Bums,
Transportation Planner for the Town, that the Land Bank did not want them planted there and if the
Town did not remove them, the Land Bank would remove them and use them elsewhere.
4. Workshop /125 Somerset Road — Project Update: Mr. Perry informed the Commission that
the project was moving along quickly with cement poured this week and backfrlling planned for the
end of the week.
5. Sconset Golf Course — Barn Discussion: Mr. Perry reported on speaking with Mark Voigt,
Administrator of the Historic District Commission ( "HDC "), who indicated that there were no
`emergency' processes available at the HDC to allow the Land Bank to remove what is left of the
old barn (either in whole or in part) that was destroyed in last week's storm. Mr. Savetsky said the
Community Preservation Committee application requesting funds to restore the barn had been
approved, but was contingent on the reuse of materials from the old barn for funding. The
Commission asked staff to go through the debris and try to salvage any material worth preserving
for utilization in the potential rebuilding of the barn.
6. Barrett/30A Washington Street — Discussion: Chairman Stackpole reported that Harbor
Master, Sheila Lucey, had expressed interest in relocating the cottage to Town land at the end of
Washington Street for lifeguard housing.
7. Bench/Memorial — Policy Discussion: Commissioner Reinhard questioned whether there
was a policy regarding the approval and locating of benches and memorials on Land Bank
properties. Mr. Savetsky explained how requests were evaluated and after some discussion it was
determined that decisions should continue to be made on a case -by -case basis.
8. Massasoit Bridge/Munson Property — Discussion: Commissioner Reinhard asked about
the possibility of creating an area on the Munson property along the side of the bridge for people to
turtle, crab and fish at the site safely, as the current width of the bridge was not conducive to those
activities. Mr. Perry stated that he had spoken to the state engineer about adding a cantilevered
boardwalk to the bridge, but was told the upcoming renovation of the bridge was only to replace
decking and not reengineering the bridge at this time. More discussion followed about exploring
adding a simple dock on Land Bank property such as the one on the first bridge on Madaket road.
Mr. Perry indicated that he would look into various options and report back to the Commission.
9. Gardner Property Boardwalk — Discussion: Commissioner Paterson asked if there was a
plan to repair the boardwalk over the marsh at the Gardner property. Mr. Perry stated that he was
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looking into a new foundation product specifically designed for environmentally sensitive areas that
may overcome many of the issues that have been delaying the project.
ADJOURNMENT: Up tion de dul seconded y ,1it was VOTED to adjourn at 5:22 P.M.
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Attested to:
Pftkn . Re' d, ecretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 27th day of November, 2012.
John J. k e, trr]u
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2011
CAL11
Total
Exempt
oss
Gross
Revenue
Month
_
Transfers
Transfers
Value Taxable
Received
Jan -11
78
65
62,865
$14,910,365
$298,207
Feb -11
62
39
77,453
$21,996,953
$439,939
Mar -11
63
39
T22
63,500
1$25,749,264
$31,223,500
$628,470
Apr-11
57
20
11,309
$39,448,100
$788,962
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may-1 1
64
37
95,705
$39,482,705
$799,654
Jun -11
65
30
53,340
$64,374,340
$1,287,487
_
Jul -11
76
54
$24,643,000
$492,860
Aug-11
75
43
32
$49,340,375
$47,072,751
$941,455
Se 11
94
43
51
$74,154,881
$71,949,006
$1,438,980
Oct -11
78
44
34
$56,39
$55,156,935
$1,103,139
Nov -11
10'
65
35
$66,300,685
$62,595,6851
$1,251,914
_
Dec -11
136
89
47
$54,529,358
$50,656,4621
$1,021,129
THRU OCT II
Avera a
712
79
414
47
298
32
$436,002,428
$46,402,706
$410,257,656
$43,625,817
$8,219,153
$874,350
Low
57
20 13
$21,162,865
$14,910,365
$298,207
High
136
89 51
$74,154,861
1 $71,949,006
$1,438,980
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR
2012
CAL12 Total
Exem t
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
- --
Month Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
I Value
Value Taxable
Received
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
_
Mar -12
79
47
32
$34,458,370
$30,543,200
$610,864
_
Apr-12
171
44
127
$50,851,251
$47,713,751
$954,275
May-12
95
47
48
$85,339,814
$64,058,031
$1,281,161
Jun -12
93
51
42
$52,998,896
$51,109,793
$1,022,196
Jul -12
73
43
30
$46,009,291
$38,341,764
$766,835
Au -12
77
43
34
$103,153,543
$100,982,645
$2,035,553
Sep -12
107
44
63
$75,433,577
$72,371,463
$1,447,429
Oct -12
122
53
69
$108,499,596
$105,177,368
$2 103 547
Nov -12
Dec-12
THRU OCT 12
a
951
95
447
45
504
50
$623,210,273
$62,321,027
$575,748,684
$57,574,868
$11,530,874
$1,153,087
—_Aver
Low 63
35 23
$22,737,132
$22,395,132 $447,903
High 171
53 127
$108,499,596
$105,177,368
$2,103,547
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXFIIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2012
1. Nantucket Land Bank letter of support to Seal Abatement Coalition
2. Seal Abatement Coalition thank you letter to Nantucket Land Bank
3. Current "M" exemption Hens (see transfer business for record nos.)
4. Monthly Transfer Report — October 2012
5. Calendar Year Transfer Statistics and Graph through October 2012
6. Check Warrant Summary dated November 13, 2012
7. Warrant Authorization — 2007 Series A Semi - Annual Bond Payment
S. Petrel Landing — Conceptual Plans
9. Gardner Property — Boardwalk proposed foundation system
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2012
1. October 2012 Transfers —Record Nos. 33075 through 33196:
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 33090 Daniel O. Southey and Michele L. Currie
No. 33142 Ethan Griffm and Bridgette Hynes