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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-8-12MINUTES Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 12, 2014 Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street r �, Nantucket, Massachusetts z C__ ca f._ c� 70 CALL TO ORDER: 4:02 p.m. M n rn PRESENT: Bartlett, Gardner, Paterson, Reinhard, Stackpole. rn � o STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan Campese, Administrator /Finance Manager. t Michelle Whelan, Peggy Turco and John Kuszpa of Sustainable Nantucket were also present at call to order. A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 1. Mr. Vernon Farm — Sustainable Nantucket Proposal: Ms. Whelan and Mr. Kuszpa presented a plan showing the proposed area for an educational community incubator farm program. The approximately two acre site would include eleven 1/8 to 1/4 acre planting plots with a parking area and hoop house in the center, with the entrance through the existing community gardens driveway. Further, the plot adjacent to Hummock Pond Road would be reserved for aesthetically pleasing crops. They requested a five -year lease with the option to renew and possibility to expand the site in the future if the program proved successful. The Commission was generally in favor of the proposal and asked Mr. Savetsky to start working on lease terms for their review at a future meeting. Additionally, Ms. Whelan pointed out an area that would be acceptable to Dean Long for relocation of his goats; however the Commissioners said that the relocating of the livestock would have to be a separate lease agreement with Mr. Long. Ms. Whelan, Ms. Turco and Mr. Kuszpa departed the meeting at 4:13 p. m. B. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. C. 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 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 in regular session following executive session. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and release the regular session minutes of July 22, 2014, as written. Land Bank Commission August 12, 2014 E. GOLF BUSINESS: Page 2 1. Miacomet (MGC) and Sconset Golf Courses (SGC) — Annual Membership Meeting: Mr. Savetsky reminded the Commissioners that the Annual Membership Meeting was Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at Miacomet Golf Course. Mr. Savetsky felt that the presentation should explain the Land Bank's overall investments into the course over the years and the accomplishments over the last year, including the thoughtful approach the Commissioners were taking with the planning of a new clubhouse, by hiring a local architect to work with staff and Commissioners and by creating the new planning workgroup to advise on the project. The consensus of the Commission was Mr. Savetsky should be the presenter. 2. Miacomet Clubhouse — Funding Discussion: Commissioner Paterson recommended adding another one million dollars to the Clubhouse Reserve Fund to show the Land Bank's commitment to the project. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to put one million dollars into the Clubhouse Reserve Fund. Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the project and the increased carrying cost a larger building would entail. Mr. Savetsky suggested scaling the project back to an appropriately -sized clubhouse tailored to serve the needs of golfmg customers. 3. MGC and SGC Feedback — Discussion: Mr. Savetsky told the Commission that he had one complaint from a golfer at SGC that the signs on the course were so faded they were no longer legible. Further, he relayed complaints from two different parties that had very slow and poor service at the restaurant at MGC. Mr. Savetsky told Mr. Costa about the complaints and Mr. Costa said he would take care of it. 4. Sconset Clubhouse — Update: Ms. Bell informed the Commission that the architects estimated the cost of the project to be $1.196 million. Since this was higher than expected, the architects provided a written explanation that it was due to the fack of DCAM certified contractors on the island and additional required payment of prevailing wages. Ms. Bell suggested three options: (1) go forward and see what bids are received, (2) hold off for one year while she applies for more CPC funds, (3) scale back the project. After some discussion, the Commission directed Ms. Bell to go forward with the bidding process and the Commission would make a decision once bids were opened. Further, the Commission expressed interest in applying for another round of CPC funding for the project. 5. LPGA Tournament — Update: Mr. Savetsky said that according to Land Bank consultant Robert Williams, sponsorship for the event still had not been secured and it was unlikely to be by the deadline of December 1, 2014. E. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 1. Andrews /22 Cathcart Road — Management Update: Mr. Savetsky reported that the neighbor to the northeast of the property had closed off the beach to driving again this year with the help of the town. This had caused vehicle traffic and dingy storage to spill over to the southwest neighbor's property. The neighbor does not object to pedestrian use of the beach, but did not like Land Bank Commission August 12, 2014 Page 3 trucks and vans parked in front of his property all day. Mr. Savetsky instructed property staff to install posts with no vehicle access signs along the property line and moved the dingy back over to the Land Bank side of the beach. Mr. Savetsky said he had fielded many complaints about the change but people seemed to understand the Land Banks decision once he explained it, with a few exceptions. Additionally, Mr. Savetsky showed an aerial with wetland areas and possible places to add parking for the property. The consensus of the Commission was to expand the current parking lot rather than add an additional lot. 2. Fair Street Park — Management Update: The owner of the abutting property, who sold the park property to the Land Bank met with Mr. Savetsky to ask for assistance with the late night noise that began when the free concert series started. Mr. Savetsky had property staff install signs stating the park was open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and adjusted the timers on the fountain and lights to turn off during closed hours. Further, staff would replace a portion of the privet hedge that was doing poorly and add some Rose of Sharon bushes to the property line to act as a noise buffer. 3. Bachman/158 Orange Street — Property Planning Update: Mr. Savetsky informed the Commission that negotiations with neighbor Ken Goldberg was going well. Mr. Goldberg has agreed to have the Land Bank move the whole walkway to the water further onto his property so it could be easily fenced off. The dock would be split and the Land Bank would obtain permits to move their half further onto the Land Bank property, however the dock would be blocked off from public use until that time. Further, Mr. Goldberg wanted a commitment that the Land Bank would remove the houses by spring. 4. Property Naming Discussion: Due to the late hour, Chairman Reinhard tabled the matter. F. TRANSFER BUSINESS: 1. July 2014 Transfers — Record Nos. 35305 through 35403: The Commission reviewed transfers for the period of July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014. a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of a lien against each of the following properties as a result of the purchasers claiming the "M" exemption as first -time buyers of real property: No. 35331 William T. Coffin and Andrea J. Coffin No. 35357 Andrew Minihan No. 35358 Adrienne Hersch No. 35373 Francisco Merlos and Jemmy Karina Ramirez No. 35388 Stacy A. Montes and Weeniex F. Montes Nunez No. 35397 Oscar Ramirez and Kylie Laird 2. "M" Exemption Update: a. Two -Year Ownership Non- Compliance/Discussion — No. 31739 Austen H. Land Bank Commission August 12, 2014 Page 4 Winters: Ms. Campese explained that Mr. Winters intended to continue to live in his house, but had subdivided the property and was selling the guest cottage to his parents due to financial hardship and was requesting a waiver of the penalty and accrued interest. After a discussion of past decisions made on similar cases, upon.a motion made and duly seconded, the Commission unanimously VOTED to waive the accrued interest and penalty of $5,559.12 and to execute a Release of Lien to be provided to the purchaser's attorney upon payment of the $8,000 Land Bank fee. G. FINANCIAL BUSINESS: 1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar years 2013 and 2014 through July 2014 were presented. 2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the August 12, 2014 warrant document in the amount of $140,862.02 to be provided to the county treasurer. 3. Warrant Authorization — Damage Award (Lewis /Miacomet Park): Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the August 12, 2014 warrant document in the amount of $3,300.00 to be wired to Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis and Holland, PC to pay a damage award for a release deed from John Lewis for his ownership interest in Miacomet Park. H. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: 1. Assistant Administrator — Update: Mr. Savetsky informed the Commission that Assistant Administrator, Doris Strang had resigned as of August 24, 2014 in order to work full time for the Planning and Land Use department and the position of Assistant Administrator will be advertised soon. Mr. Savetsky, Ms. Bell and Ms. Campese voluntarily departed the meeting at 6 :43 p.m. 2. Executive Director Annual Review — Eric Savetsky: Based on a favorable review and recommendation from the Commission, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to approve a 6% salary increase bringing Mr. Savetsky salary to $127,495.00, effective August 4, 2014. The Commission authorized the Executive Director to execute Personnel Change Form for Eric Savetsky to be provided to the county treasurer. ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made {'end duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Attested to: lillnit-� / Neil Paterson, Secretary Land Bank Commission August 12, 2014 AccepIed, Approved, and Released by the VOTE of issio this 2 day of August, 2014. oft jr. , o' . — 1, - � t-- — Page 5 MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2013 CAL13 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received Jan -13 63 44 19 $34,484,687 $34,484,687 $689,694 Feb -13 82 47 35 $30,549,050 $30,549,050 $610,981 Mar -13 86 59 27 $28,375,401 $19,594,108 $391,882 Apr -13 99 72 27 $30,184,310 $27,531,512 $550,630 May -13 82 41 41 $67,451,345 $63,327,499 $1,259,850 Jun -13 80 33 47 $83,041,129 $81,393,629 $1,627,873 Jul -13 81 45 36 $39,269,537 $36,279,537 $735,021 Aug -13 78 26 52 $103,362,429 $100,769,700 $2,023,394 Sep -13 107 31 76 $99,058,451 $97,612,951 $1,952,259 Oct -13 128 44 84 $148,561,985 $146,714,985 $2,934,300 Nov -13 88 44 44 $59,407,600 $56,541,850 $1,130,837 Dec -13 108 54 54 $77,487,991 $72,594,425 $1,451,889 THRU JUL 13 Average 573 90 341 48 232 40 $313,355,460 $66,769,493 $293,160,023 $63,949,494 $5,865,931 $1,279,884 Low 63 26 19 $28,375,401 $19,594,108 $391,882 High 128 72 84 $148,561,985 $146,714,985 $2,934,300 MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2014 CAL14 Total Exempt Taxable Total Gross Gross Revenue Month Transfers Transfers Transfers Value Value Taxable Received Jan -14 83 54 29 $63,272,803 $61,129,303 $1,222,586 Feb -14 65 30 35 $63,662,993 $61,093,626 $1,227,863 Mar -14 71 32 39 $50,612,071 $45,933,178 $925,424 Apr -14 75 40 36 $50,709,873 $47,284,873 $945,697 May -14 80 35 45 $67,830,595 $62,968,987 $1,259,380 Jun -14 83 33 50 $96,733,991 $1,898,540 $1,922,540 Jul -14 98 48 50 $60,140,662 $56,509,302 $1,130,186 Aug -14 Sep -14 Oct -14 Nov -14 Dec -14 THRU JUL 14 Average 555 79 272 48 284 40 $452,962,987 $64,708,998 $336,817,808 $48,116,830 $8,633,676 $1,233,382 Low 65 30 29 $50,612,071 $1,898,540 $925,424 High 98 54 50 $96,733,991 $62,968,987 $1,922,540 MONTHLY (UNAUDITED) DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 12, 2014 1. Mt. Vernon Farm — Sustainable Nantucket packet 2. Andrews /Cathcart Road - Aerial 3. Fair Street Park — Sign 4. "M" Exemption Liens (see transfer business for record nos.) 5. "M" Exemption Two -Year Ownership Non Compliance — Request for waiver 6. Monthly Transfer Report — July 2014 7. Transfer Statistics and Graphs — July 2014 8. Check Warrant Summary dated August 12, 2014 TRANSFERBUSINESS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 12, 2014 1. June 2014 Transfers — Record Nos. 35305 through 35403: a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: No. 35331 William T. Coffin and Andrea J. Coffin No. 35357 Andrew Minihan No. 35358 Adrienne Hersch No. 35373 Francisco Merlos and JemmyKarina Ramirez No. 35388 Stacy A. Montes and Weeniex F. Montes Nunez No. 35397 Oscar Ramirez andKylieLaird 2. Transfer Update: a. Two -Year Ownership Non - Compliance — Request for waiver: No. 31739 Austen H. Winters -7-. L AGENDA Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of August 12, 2014 Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street Nantucket, Massachusetts CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M. A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Mt. Vernon Farm - Sustainable Nantucket Proposal B. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS C. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of July 22, 2014 2. Real Estate Acquisition 3. Discussion of Pending Litigation - Silverman et al. v. Nantucket Conservation Commission & Nantucket Islands Land Bank D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting of July 22, 2014 E. GOLF BUSINESS 1. Miacomet & 'Sconset Golf Courses - Annual Membership Meeting 2. Sconset Golf Clubhouse - Update F. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. Andrews /22 Cathcart Road - Management Update 2. Fair Street Park - Management Update 3. Bachman/158 Orange Street -Property Planning Update 4. Property Naming Discussion G. TRANSFER BUSINESS H. FINANCIAL BUSINESS 1. Monthly Transfer Statistics 2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements 3. Warrant Authorization — Damage Award (Lewis/Miacomet Park) I. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 1. Assistant Administrator - Update 2. Executive Director — Annual Review ADJOURNMENT