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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 10, 2015
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert Gardner, Richard Glidden, Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan
Campese, Administrator /Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator.
I. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. CITIZENS BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Savetsky reported he had given
authorization to the Chief of Resource Evaluation and Assessment at NOAA Fisheries to use
unmanned aircrafts (drones) equipped with cameras this winter to study the seal population on
Muskeget and that permission was contingent upon all necessary permits being obtained.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Paterson and duly seconded by
Commissioner Stackpole, 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. A roll call vote was taken: Reinhard -Aye, Paterson -Aye, Glidden -Aye, Stackpole-
Aye, Gardner -Aye. The Chairman under Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)] 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.
III. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Lindsay Pykosz, The Inquirer and Mirror Reporter; Michelle Whelan, Dylan Wallace and John
Kuszpa of Sustainable Nantucket; Sean Oberly, Miacomet Golf Course Superintendent; Jeffrey
Pollock, Property Management Supervisor, entered the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
B. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Sustainable Nantucket /168 Hummock Pond Road — License Agreement
Amendment Request: Mr. Kuszpa referring to the request for a new driveway directly onto the
leased area said the sight lines were clear for the bike path and he felt the new driveway would be
safer than the current one. The Commission asked various questions about the surface and fencing.
Mr. Wallace explained that the additional greenhouse he was requesting was 48 feet long, but could
be easily shortened by four foot increments. Further, he explained that he would prefer the new
greenhouse be perpendicular to the existing ones (north/south) for wind direction and improved sun
and it would also have less of a visual impact from the road as well as block out the view of some of
the landscaping gear on the neighboring property. At the urging of Commissioner Gardner, Ms.
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Whelan confirmed that this would be the last structure Sustainable Nantucket would request on the
property. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner
Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request with the change in orientation of the
greenhouse.
Ms. Whelan, Mr. Kuszpa and Mr. Wallace departed the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
C. GOLF BUSINESS:
1. Sconset Golf Course — Manager's Monthly Review: The Commission reviewed
the balance sheet and profit and loss comparison through September 2015, as well as the September
2015 check register. Mr. Oberly pointed out that while the course had lost money due to the late
opening for the season, the month of September gross income was close to double that of September
2014. Mr. Oberly said he is not sure if that is a temporary reaction to the new clubhouse or if it will
be a continued trend, which concerns him that the course will become too busy and necessitate
additional staff and tee times.
2. Miacomet Golf Course Manager's Monthly Review: The Commission reviewed
the balance sheet and profit and loss comparison through September 30, 2015, as well as the check
register and the profit and loss by department summary for September 2015. Mr. Oberly answered
various questions from the Commission pertaining to the check register. Further, Mr. Oberly stated
that Miacomet is doing well even though it is down compared to last year, which is mostly due to
less initiation fees. Further, he stated, while the restaurant sales had increased, the bottom line was
still down due to early season high labor costs.
3. Golf Capital Planning Workgroup — Update: Commissioner Gardner updated the
Commission on the items discussed at the Golf Capital Planning Workgroup meeting on November
3, 2015. Mr. Oberly estimated the putting green/practice area at Sconset Golf Course (SGC) could
be done in house for approximately $8,000. He also requested to lease a fleet of Toro equipment
including a fairway, green, and tees mower as well as a blower. The annual cost of the four year
lease would be $27,342 including trade -in with a $1 buy out at the end of the lease which Mr.
Oberly expected to take advantage of since he expects the equipment to last ten years. At Miacomet
Golf Course (MGC) the workgroup discussed the resurfacing the cart paths with asphalt with
optional chip seal for aesthetics. Commissioner Gardner said the project could be split up over two
years, with holes 1, 2 and the back 9 done the first year and holes 3 -9 the second year for a total
estimated cost of $250,000. Further, Mr. Oberly requests the purchase of a walk behind aerator for
$8,995, trailers for mowers for $6,355 and a snow plow for $6,500 that would be installed on a
MGC truck but could also be used for Land Bank parking areas. Equipment lease requests include
a Toro aerator for a total of $25,357 and the lease for 60 golf carts for $64,198 for four years. After
some discussion, upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by
Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to approval all the capital items requested
with the exception of the cart paths as more detailed costs would be presented at a future meeting.
Ms. Campese and Ms. Wilson departed the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
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4. Miacomet and Sconset Golf Courses — Schedule 2016 Budget Meeting: Upon a
motion made by Commissioner Gardner and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was
unanimously VOTED to schedule a special meeting on December 7, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to go over
the draft budgets for SGC and MGC that will be provided to the Commissioner at the second
meeting of November.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Regular Meeting — Rescheduling: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden
and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously VOTED to reschedule the
regular meeting of November 24, 2015 to November 23, 2015 at the request of Commissioner
Paterson.
E. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. McAlinden/48 S. Cambridge Street — Property Planning: Mr. Pollock explained
that staff was ready to start preparing permits to remove the house and septic system, add a viewing
deck, add a dock and for view shed maintenance. Further he suggested adding parking for two or
three cars. He asked the Commission to let him know if there were any objections or suggestions
for the plans before moving forward.
2. Ray Boat House /48 Tennessee Avenue — Relocation Discussion: Mr. Pollock
explained that years ago the Historic District Commission had denied the application to remove the
boat house from the Chase property unless it could be moved somewhere else in the neighborhood.
He recommended applying for a move off permit and moving it on to the Soverino property.
3. Soverino /23 Tennessee Avenue — Property Planning: Mr. Pollock reported that
the lease back to Mr. Soverino would expire on February 27, 2016 at which time he recommended
the removal of the buildings from the property and moving the Ray boathouse onto the back corner
of the property for dinghy and kayak storage with additional parking and creation of a green space
on the adjacent lot for views of the harbor. The consensus of the Commission was to move forward
with the plan as recommended.
4. Peterson Property /54 Madaket Road — Bamboo Removal Discussion: Mr. Pollock
reminded the Commission that the staff had always intended to removal all the invasive bamboo
from the property, but had compromised and left 25% of it to appease the many people who
complained about the removal. Now staff wanted to complete the project. Commissioner Paterson
stated that the "Bamboo Forest" has been a destination for many with small children over the years
and stated he was not in favor of removing any more of the bamboo. After some discussion, upon a
motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was
VOTED to leave the bamboo stands as is. Commissioner Glidden was opposed.
5. Weweeder Trail — Update: Mr. Pollock explained that staff was still working on
resolving the encroachment issues with the abutters and would update the Commission at a future
meeting.
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F: REGULAR BUSINESS:
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1. Community Preservation Committee — Review of Proposals: Mr. Savetsky told
the Commission that he had hoped the Land Bank representative on the Community Preservation
Committee (CPC), Kenneth Beaugrand, would have attended tonight's meeting to explain the
proposals, but he had not. However, he did provide a spreadsheet of all the current applications
which was sent by electronic correspondence to all the Commissioners earlier in the week.
Unfortunately the CPC had already voted on their recommendations without any input by the
Commission. Mr. Savetsky said in order to truly be represented on the CPC either a sitting
Commissioner or staff member should be on the committee.
2. Affordable Housing Policy — Discussion: Mr. Savetsky summarized the final draft
of the new Affordable Housing Policy sent by electronic correspondence to the Commission prior to
the meeting. Explaining that the Commission will assess each property prior to purchase for
housing potential; not target properties suitable and appropriate for affordable housing; to
collaborate with the housing entities in purchases of properties that may have areas appropriate for
housing; and to make efforts to repurpose houses being moved from Land Bank properties for
housing elsewhere. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the affordable housing policy as
written.
G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion by made by Commissioner Glidden and
duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and
release the regular meeting of October 30, 2015 as written.
H. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. October 2015 Transfers — Record Nos. 36741 through 36879:
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. 36634 Christopher A. Wendzicki, Jr. and Laura Ann Cunningham
No. 36831 Kenneth C. Coffin and Erin K. Coffin
No. 36874 Scott Capizzo and Qian Zhong
I. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar
years 2014 and 2015 through October 2015 were presented.
2. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED
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to execute the November 10, 2015 warrant document in the amount of $126,223.99 to be provided
to the county treasurer.
3. Warrant Authorization - 2007A Semi - Annual Bond Payment: Upon a motion
made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Gardner, 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 $882,509.39 from the Land Bank's
Collection Account to the Bond Trustee at U.S. J3afi -
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motio made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Stackpole, it was V TED to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Attested to:
Richard J.
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Vommission this 23rd day of November, 2015.
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2014
489 445
49 45
$763,827,883
$76,382,788
$725,917,687
$72,591,769
$14,538,530
$1,453,853
Low
CAL14
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
$147,434,422
L $139,134,422
$2,782,688
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 OCT 14
898
411
488
$847,221,748
Average
42
42
49
$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-1 5
89
68
21
$25,228,870
May-1 5
79
39
40
$60,423,403
Jun -15
84
39
45
$73,568,786
Jul -15
100
55
45
$76,650,262
Aug-1 5
100
57
43
$81,283,162
Sep -15
109
49
60
$100,449,002
Oct -15
138
54
84
$147,434,422
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
$811,366,961
$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
$95,949,002
$139,134,422
Revenue
Received
$1,222
$1,227
$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
$16,280,090
$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
$1,925,880
$2.782.688
THRU OCT 15 934
Average 93
489 445
49 45
$763,827,883
$76,382,788
$725,917,687
$72,591,769
$14,538,530
$1,453,853
Low
67
36
21
$25,228,870
$21,234,800
$424,696
Hiqh
138
68
84
$147,434,422
L $139,134,422
$2,782,688
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 10, 2015
1. Sustainable Nantucket — Mentor Farm Site Plan
2. Sconset Golf Course — Financial Reports September 2015
3. Miacomet Golf Course — Financial Reports September 2015
4. Miacomet Golf Course — Departmental Summary Profit & Loss September 2015
5. McAlinden/48 S. Cambridge St. — Aerial map
6. Chase (Ray Boathouse) /48 Tennessee Ave — Aerial map
7. Soverino /21 & 23 Tennessee Ave — Aerial map
8. Peterson/54 Madaket Rd — Aerial map
9. Weweeder Trail — Aerial map
10. Community Preservation Committee — Spreadsheet of proposals
11. Affordable Housing Policy
12. Monthly Transfer Report — October 2015
13. "M" Exemption Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
14. Transfer Statistics and Graphs — October 2015
15. Check Warrant Summary dated November 10, 2015
16.2007A Bond Payment Warrant
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 10, 2015
1. October 2015 Transfers — Record Nos. 36741 through 36879:
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 36745 Christopher A. Wendzicki, Jr. and Laura Ann Cunningham
No. 36831 Kenneth C. Coffin and Erin K. Coffin
No. 36874 Scott Capizzo and Qian Zhong
AGENDA
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of November 10, 2015
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 P.M.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
1. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session is for Purpose 6 [G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(6)J. The
particular transactions and parcels of real estate are not identified since disclosure of the
property information may have a detrimental impact on the Land Bank's negotiating position
with one or more third parties.
1. Review and Approval of Executive Session Minutes of October 30, 2015
2. Real Estate Acquisition
C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
GOLF BUSINESS
a. Sconset Golf Course — Manager's Monthly Review
b. Miacomet Golf Course — Manager's Monthly Review
c. Golf Capital Planning Workgroup — Update
d. Miacomet and Sconset Golf Course — Schedule 2016 Budget Meeting
2. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Community Preservation Committee — Review of Proposals
b. Affordable Housing Policy - Discussion
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of October 30, 2014
4. TRANSFER BUSINESS
5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements
c. Warrant Authorization — 2007A Semi - Annual Bond Payment
6. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Sustainable Nantucket /168 Hummock Pond Road — License Agreement
Amendment Request
b. Peterson Property /54 Madaket Road — Bamboo Removal Discussion
c. McAlinden/48 S. Cambridge Street — Property Planning
d. Ray Boat House /48 Tennessee Avenue — Relocation Discussion
e. Soverino /23 Tennessee Avenue — Property Planning
ADJOURNMENT