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AGENDA
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 28, 2015
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
A. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of July 14, 2014
2. Real Estate Acquisition
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of July 14, 2015 and Special Meeting of July 17, 2015
D. GOLF BUSINESS
1. Sconset Golf Course — Manager's Monthly Review
2. Miacomet Golf Course — Manager's Monthly Review
E. REGULAR BUSINESS
1. Town of Nantucket — Statements of Commitment
2. Housing Nantucket — Affordable Housing Discussion
3. Nantucket Hunting Association — Request to Hold Conservation Restriction
F. TRANSFER BUSINESS
G. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Financial Report
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements
3. Warrant Authorization — 2012 Series A Bond Semi - Annual Payment
H. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Ladies Beach — Commercial Use Request
I. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Executive Director — Annual Review
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 28, 2015
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Gardner, Glidden, Paterson, Reinhard, Stackpole.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan
Campese, Administrator /Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator
A. 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
Nantucket Hunting Association President, Steven Holdgate; School Facilities Director, Diane
O'Neil; Landscape Architect, Richard Webb; School Building Committee Member, David
Fredericks; Allen's Way residents Lauren Sinatra and Robert King entered the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
B. CITIZENS BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Backus Lane — School Use Discussion: Mr. Webb requested the use of the Backus Lane
property that the school hoped to receive in a swap with the Land Bank be used prior to the swap
for construction staging. He expected that a maximum of three acres but a minimum of one and a
half acres were needed. The staging would entail clearing the land for construction trailers and
stockpiling of various materials throughout the project prior to converting the land to playing fields.
Mr. Savetsky explained that any major alterations to a Land Bank property needed to be approved
by the Secretary of Environmental Affairs and clearing the property of trees and using it as a staging
area was not a use permitted use within the Land Bank Act. Further he stated he would contact the
state to see if there was any way that the use would be acceptable prior to the swap. Mr. Fredericks
explained that even though there were alternative sites for staging, this one was most advantageous
due to its proximity thereby saving time and money as well as not adding to the traffic congestion
around the schools. Commissioner Gardner suggested the school call a special town meeting and
get approval for the swap from the community which needed to be done prior to legislative approval
for the swap and would show the state that the community was behind the project. Commissioner
Paterson was concerned that the property the town wanted to convey was already protected and the
no -net loss of conservation land threshold would not be met for the state. Mr. King asked that the
impact on the neighborhood and loss of protected mid island land be taken into consideration. Ms.
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Sinatra asked that the visual and noise impact be considered and encouraged the Commission to ask
the town for mid - island land in the swap.
The Inquirer & Mirror staff reporter Dean Geddes entered the meeting at 4:57 p.m.
Mr. Fredericks, Ms. O'Neil, Mr. Webb, Mr. King and Ms. Sinatra departed the meeting at 5: 05 p.m.
Miacomet Golf General Manager, Alan Costa and Miacomet Golf Course Superintendent, Sean
Oberly entered the meeting at 5:10 p. m.
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 July 14, 2015 and the special
meeting minutes of July 17, 2015.
D. GOLF BUSINESS:
1. Sconset Golf Course (SGC) — Clubhouse Update: Mr. Oberly updated the Commission
on the progress of the tee repairs and said he expected the course to be playable by the following
week. Mr. Costa said some preliminary wiring for the point of sale system had been done and
provided the high speed internet worked, the golf shop could be open as soon as the certificate of
occupancy was issued. Commissioner Gardner asked that the brush be trimmed back by the
entrance to the parking lot for safety reasons. After some discussion the consensus was to ask
Property Management Supervisor, Jeffrey Pollock to trim back the brush.
2. Sconset Golf Course (SGC) — Manager's Monthly Report: The Commission reviewed the
balance sheet and profit and loss comparison summary through June, as well as the check register
for June 2015, which was previously provided by electronic correspondence.
2. Miacomet Golf Course (MGC) — Manager's Monthly Review:
a. Financial Report: The Commission reviewed the departmental summary profit and
loss comparisons, balance sheet and profit and loss comparison through June 30, 2015, as well as
the credit card statement and check register for June 2015, which was previously provided by
electronic correspondence. Mr. Costa reported administration income was down due to a decrease in
membership. Further he stated he hadn't approach anyone on the waiting list since it was so late in
the season and tee times were very difficult to get currently, due in part to many SGC golfers
playing at Miacomet while SGC is closed. He also stated that the pro shop was still down a bit due
to the harsh winter, but felt it was coming around. He said restaurant sales were up, but expenses
were also, in particular payroll, unexpected repairs and supplies. However, they were working on
reining in the expenses and he expected to turn the corner to profit at the restaurant in July. Mr.
Costa answered various questions from the Commission pertaining to the check register.
3. Miacomet Golf Course — Cart Path Discussion: Mr. Costa informed the Commission that
the cart paths were very dusty and was concerned with possible health risks from the dust and
damage to the equipment. He said that watering them was not working. He asked that the
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Commission consider paving some of the problem paths and he suggested the project be funded
from current and future initiation fees. After some discussion it was the consensus of the
Commission for the Golf Capital Planning Committee to look into the matter and to come back to
the Commission with a recommendation.
Housing Nantucket Executive Director, Anne Kuszpa and Community Foundation Trustee, Tucker
Holland entered the meeting at 5:40 p. m.
Mr. Costa, and Mr. Oberly, departed the meeting at 5:44 p.m.
Mr. Geddes departed the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Town of Nantucket — Statement of Commitment: Ms. Campese explained the Board of
Selectman asked that all committee and board members review the Town Board, Commission and
Committees Manual which was previously provided by electronic correspondence and sign a
statement of commitment each year. Each Commissioner signed a statement of commitment which
will be forward to the Town Manager.
2. Housing Nantucket — Affordable Housing Discussion: Ms. Kuszpa asked the
Commission to look at the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank affordable housing policy, which states
that prior to purchasing land, it be assessed to see if part of the land would be suitable for affordable
housing and could be carved off as such. Then purchase of the property could be done in
partnership with an affordable housing organization. Further, Ms. Kuszpa asked that the "M"
exemption for first time home buyers be raised to meet the covenant housing limit of $675,000
which was deemed affordable. She stated there were little to no properties less than $400,000
which is the current "M" exemption. Mr. Savetsky explained that the Commission was working
with council on a new exemption for permanently restricted affordable housing where the whole
purchase price would be exempt from the Land Bank fee regardless of past property ownership.
Additionally, he explained that the Commission was considering raising the "M" exemption for
calendar year 2016, but said in past discussions that the first time homeowners exemption was put
in place to help alleviate some of the initial expenses of purchasing a home, but to still have the
purchasers contribute something to the Land Bank's mission. Commissioner Gardner suggested a
workshop be scheduled to look at these issues. Mr. Savetsky said he would work on scheduling a
workshop and would forward the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Affordable Housing Policy to
everyone for review.
Ms. Kuszpa and Mr. Holland departed the meeting at 6:10 p. m.
3. Nantucket Hunting Association — Request to Hold Conservation Restriction (CR): Mr.
Holdgate presented plans for the shooting range that were part of the permit application to Natural
Heritage. He explained that in order to build the range they were required to put a CR on the
property and mitigate 18 acres of land for moth habitat. He asked the Land Bank to hold the CR,
which would entail annual inspections of the property with reports to the state. After some
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discussion, upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to hold the Conservation
Restriction for Nantucket Hunting Association, with Chairman Reinhard opposed.
Mr.. Holdgate departed the meeting at 6.•20 p.m.
F. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. "M" Exemption Updates:
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a. Five -Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance — Release of Liens: Upon a
motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute and authorize the issuance
of a Release of Liens for each of the following transfers as a result of the purchasers fulfilling all of
the requirements of Section 12, subsection ( -m -):
No. 30880 Carlos Blair Perales and Katy Horgan
No. 30888 Maurice V. Daniels and Alice J. Daniels
b. Property Valuation/Discussion — Nos. 36318 and 36319: Ms. Campese explained
a "swap" by two neighbors of 2773 square feet of land and how staff had valued the property
according to the town assessment. Marianne Hanley attorney for one of the parties asked that a
letter be presented to the Commission regarding the valuation which was previously provided by
electronic correspondence. Referring to the letter, Ms. Campese explained that Ms. Hanley asked
that the property be either discounted heavily like the Town of Nantucket Yard Sale properties or by
averaging the town assessment for land for the whole neighborhood and discounting it because the
parcels had no market value to anyone but the parties. After some discussion, upon a motion made
and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED that staff had valued the properties properly
according to the Land Bank regulations and it was the prerogative of the parties to have an appraisal
done if they disagreed.
G. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Financial Report: Monthly Financial Report: The Commission accepted the
June 2015 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 unanimously VOTED to execute the July 28, 2015 warrant document in the amount of
$76,205.53 to be provided to the county treasurer.
3. Warrant Authorization — 2012 Series A Bond Semi - Annual Payment: Upon a motion
made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to approve payment and authorize staff to
wire the 2012 Series A semi - annual bond payment of interest and principal in the total amount of
$74,831.25 from the Land Bank's Collection Account to the Bond Trustee at U.S. Bank.
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H. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: None.
L PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Executive Director — Annual Review: Mr. Savetsky reminded the Commissioners that it
was time for his annual review. The consensus of the Commission was to have Chairman Reinhard
meet with Mr. Savetsky for a review.
Mr. Savetsky, Ms. Bell, Ms. Campese and Ms. Wilson voluntarily departed the meeting at 6:41 p. m.
Chairman Reinhard collected comments from the other Commissioners regarding Mr. Savetsky and
would meet with him to review them. Salary changes would be discussed and voted at a future
meeting. `rte
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a mot'on made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to
adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
Attested to:
Richard J. lid& , Secretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 11 th day of August, 2014.
len B. RA hard, Chairman
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DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 28, 2015
1. School Plan — Backus Lane Property
2. SGC — Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Comparison, Check Register, Credit Card
Statement for June 2015
3. MGC — Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Comparison, Check Register, Credit Card
Statement for June 2015
4. MGC — Departmental Profit and Loss Summary — June 2015
5. Town of Nantucket Committee Manual
6. Nantucket Hunting Association plan
7. "M" Exemption Release of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
8. Letter from Marianne Hanley — Land Swap
9. Land Bank Financial Reports — June 2015
10. Check Warrant Summary dated July 28, 2015
11. 2012 Series A Semi - Annual Bond Payment — Warrant
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of July 28, 2015
1. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Five -Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance — Release of Lien:
No. 30880 Carlos Blair Perales and Katy Horgan
No. 30888 Maurice V. Daniels and Alice J. Daniels
2. Transfer Update:
a. Property Valuation — Discussion:
Nos. 36318 and 36319