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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of September 8, 2015
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts =
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Sustainable Nantucket /Powers Field — Request for Utility Easement
2. Miacomet Pond - Request to Include Phragmites Removal in CPC Proposal
B. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Approval of Minutes of August 25, 2015
2. Real Estate Acquisition
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of August 25, 2015 and MGC Annual Membership Meeting of
August 31, 2015
E. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Drone Policy Discussion
2. Sconset Golf Update
3. Barrett - Zissi /30A & 30B Washington Street— Use Request
4. Carter /27 Quaise Road — Garage Addition Update
F. TRANSFER BUSINESS
G. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements
H. REGULAR BUSINESS
1. Former Commissioner Appreciation Event
2. Land Bank Newsletter - Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of September 8, 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.
The Inquirer and Mirror reporter, Lindsay Pykosz; Nantucket Pond Coalition member Robert
Williams; and David Fredericks were also present at call to order.
A. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Sustainable Nantucket /Powers Field — Request for Utility Easement: Mr. Savetsky
presented a request from Sustainable Nantucket (SN) to grant an electrical easement along the
property line of the Powers field and the Community Garden which will allow the relocation and
replacement of the existing line and provide permanent power to SN's garden plots. Upon a motion
made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the easement document.
2. Miacomet Pond — Request to Include Phragmites Removal in CPC Proposal: Mr.
Williams requested permission to include the Reis property on Miacomet Pond in the Pond
Coalition's CPC application for Phragmites removal. He explained that Rachael Freeman reviewed
and supported the proposal as it called for removal of small patches which are much easier to tackle
now prior to becoming more established. Further, Mr. Williams asked the Land Bank to fund the
removal and cost associated with the Notice of Intent (NOI) if the Conservation Committee required
an additional application. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to
approve the request to include the Reis property in the CPC application and additionally, to pay for
the removal work and cost of the NOI if necessary.
Mr. Williams departed the meeting at 4.-15 p. m.
3. Non - Binding Ballot Question — Discussion: Mr. Fredericks explained that many
concerned residents have approached him about the Land Bank investing significant money in a
new clubhouse at Miacomet Golf. He suggested putting a non - binding ballot question on the April
ballot, which would invite a larger debate about whether such a fundamental shift by the Land Bank
(from acquisition of new properties to capital improvements of existing properties) was supported
by the community. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Fredericks for his thoughts and said they
would take it under advisement.
Mr. Fredericks and Ms. Pykosz departed the meeting at 4: 22 p.m.
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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 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
Ms. Pykosz entered the meeting at 4:56 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 August 25, 2015 and the
Miacomet Golf Annual Membership Meeting of August 31, 2015, as written.
D. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Drone Policy Discussion: Mr. Savetsky explained that he received a letter from Tharon
Dunn describing an incident where a drone flew over her property, thereby disturbing her privacy.
The drone was being used for commercial purposes to photograph real estate and had been launched
from Land Bank property. Mr. Savetsky stated that the use of Land Bank property for a commercial
venture was a concern and suggested the Commission consider adopting the Nantucket
Conservation Foundation's policy on the issue. It was further noted that national parks did not allow
drones. The consensus of the Commission was to review policies of other organizations, although it
was difficult to envision an effective enforcement mechanism. Commissioner Gardner additionally
pointed out that there had only been one complaint to date.
2. Sconset Golf Update: Ms. Bell reported on observing maintenance issues in and around
the clubhouse, noting the abundance of weeds, flowers needing dead heading, and bathrooms
needing toilet paper and a good cleaning. She had voiced these concerns to management directly
who responded that they had not budgeted anything for cleaning and gardening this year. Upon a
motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to have the Golf Capital Committee
review the issue and report back with a recommendation.
3. Barrett - Zissi /30A & 30B Washington Street — Use Request: Ms. Bell presented a request
from a movie production company that was currently filming a feature film on the island to set up
an 8'x8' tent and a 6' table for craft service for their crew on Friday, September 11, 2015. After a
brief discussion, the Commission determined to deny the request based on the view that it was not
an appropriate use of Land Bank property.
4. Carter /27 Quaise Road — Garage Addition Update: Mr. Savetsky explained that Mr.
Jelleme had received Historic District Commission approval for the garage addition on the Carter
property, however his building application has been held up by zoning issues which required relief
from the Zoning Board of Appeals, which was an application that Mr. Savetsky would need to sign
as a representative of the Land Bank as owner of the property. Upon a motion made and duly
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seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request with Commissioners Glidden and
Paterson recused.
E. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. August 2015 Transfers — Record Nos. 36530 through 3630: The Commission reviewed
transfers for the period of August 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015.
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. 36542 Isaiah Stover and John Stover
No. 36563 Olga Vasko and Alexandr Zhabrovets
F. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar years
2014 and 2015 through August 2015 were presented.
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it
was VOTED to execute the September 8, 2015 warrant document in the amount of $113,642.72 to
be provided to the county treasurer.
G. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Miacomet Golf Clubhouse Committee — Update of RFQ Review for Designer Services:
Chairman Reinhard explained that three members of the committee had met to review and rate the
submissions, and summarized each applicant's strengths and weaknesses. Based on their ratings, the
committee recommended that the Commission interview the top two applicants: (1) Brown Linquist
Fenuccio and Raber Architects, Inc. and (2) Coastal Engineering Company, Inc. /Chip Webster
Architect. Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the
recommendation of the committee and set up interviews with the Commission.
2. Former Commissioner Appreciation Event: Ms. Bell explained that Assistant
Administrator, Marian Wilson, was working with Dorothy Bartlett and Miacomet Golf to organize a
cocktail party to honor Philip Bartlett for the 30 plus years of service to the Land Bank. Ms. Bell
suggested October 1St as the tentative date which seemed to work best for everyone.
3. Land Bank Newsletter — Discussion: Commissioner Paterson suggested that the Land
Bank put out a quarterly newsletter highlighting the accomplishments of the Land Bank and
updating the public on the progress of ongoing projects. The Commission was in favor of the idea
and directed Ms. Campese to research different options of distribution and publication and report
back with details and pricing at a future meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT: Upon a mofon made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 6:07 p.m.
Attested to:
Richard J. Ghdcfen, Secretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of t e ommission this 22nd day of September, 2015.
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A n emhard, Chairman
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2014
CAL14
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
$424,696
High
100
68
45
Jan -14
83
54
29
$63,272,803
Feb -14
65
30
35
$63,662,993
Mar -14
71
32
39
$50,612,071
Apr -14
75
40
36
$50,709,873
May -14
80
35
45
$67,830,595
Jun -14
83
33
50
$96,733,991
Jul -14
98
48
50
$60,140,662
Aug-14
96
48
48
$67,983,744
Sep -14
100
34
66
$157,977,831
Oct -14
147
57
90
$168,297,186
Nov -14
85
38
47
$81,932,556
Dec -14
106
59
47
$115,148,049
THRU AUG 14
Average
651
42
320
42
332
49
$520,946,731
$87,025,196
Low
65
30
29
$50,612,071
High
147
59
90
$168,297,186
MONTHLY TRANSFER
STATISTICS CALENDAR 2015
CAL15
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Jan -15
90
50
40
$77,446,898
Feb -15
67
36
31
$54,657,080
Mar -15
78
42
36
$66,685,997'
Apr -15
89
68
21
$25,228,870
May -15
79
39
40
$60,423,403
Jun -15
84
39
45
$73,568,786
Jul -15
100
55
45
$76,650,262
Aug-15
100
57
43
$81,283,162
Sep -15
Oct -15
Nov -15
Dec -15
Gross
Value Taxable
$61,129,303
$61,093,626
$45,933,178
$47,284,873
$62,968,987
$94,926,991
$56,509,302
$65,787,643
$155,555,831
$160,177,228
$80,432,556
$106,237,418
$495,633,903
$83,169,745
$45,933,178
$160,177,228
Gross
Value Taxable
$69,668,046
$52,845,679
$62,665,997
$21,234,800
$58,811,717
$71,722,100
$75,052,762
$78,833,162
Revenue
Received
$1,222,586
$1,227,863
$925,424
$945,697
$1,259,380
$1,922,540
$1,130,186
$1,331,753
$3,111,116
$3,203,545
$1,608,651
$2,132,248
$9,965,429
$1,668,416
$925,424
$3,203,545
Revenue
Received
$1,393,861
$1,056,914
$1,253,320
$424,696
$1,176,234
$1,434,442
$1,512,844
$1,577,651
THRU AUG 15 687
Average 86
386 301
48 38
$515,944,459
$64,493,057
$490,834,263
$61,354,283
$9,829,962
$1,228,745
Low
67
36
21
$25,228,870
$21,234,800
$424,696
High
100
68
45
$81,283,162
$78,833,162
$1,577,651
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of September 8, 2015
1. Pond Coalition — Pictures of Argo
2. Letter to the editor — Drone use
3. Monthly Transfer Report — August 2015
4. "M" Exemption Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
5. Transfer Statistics and Graphs — August 2015
6. Check Warrant Summary dated September 8, 2015
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of September 8, 2015
1. August 2015 Transfers — Record Nos. 36530 through 36630:
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 36542 Isaiah Stover and John Stover
No. 36563 Olga Vasko and Alexandr Zhabrovets