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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015
Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
13 2016 PM :48
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 November 23, 2015
2. Real Estate Acquisition
C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
1. GOLF BUSINESS
a. Sconset Golf Course — 2016 Rates and Budget
b. Miacomet Golf Course — 2016 Rates and Budget
c. Golf Policies - Discussion
2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Property Management Supervisor's Monthly Report
b. 44 Washington Street /Permitting Escrow Agreement — Modification Request
c. Nantucket Community Garden — Execution of License
d. Miacomet Golf Course - Execution of Design Services Contract
e. Property Management Supervisor - Vehicle Purchase Request
f. Reis Property /80 Miacomet Avenue — Pond Raking Discussion
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of November 23, 2015
4. TRANSFER BUSINESS
5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursements
c. Warrant Authorization — 2009A Semi - Annual Bond Payment
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. New "O" Exemption Warrant Article for Affordable Housing
b. Annual "M" Exemption Amount — Adoption
c. 2016 Meeting Schedule
d. Internet Domain Name Change — Discussion
e. Land Bank Holiday Potluck Scheduling
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 8, 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.
Kenneth Gullicksen was also present at call to order.
I. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. CITIZENS BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Gullicksen explained that he had the
opportunity to become the caretaker of two horses and could stable them at the small barn on Cisco
Brewery's property; however he needed a field to graze them, and therefore requested use of a
portion of the Powers field to pasture the horses. After some discussion, the Commission was
receptive to the idea of allowing a maximum of four horses to graze on the property subject to
details such as fencing and indemnification being worked out.
Mr. Gullicksen departed the meeting at 4:17 p.m.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded
by Commissioner Glidden, 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
B. GOLF BUSINESS:
1. Sconset Golf Course ( "SGC ") and Miacomet Golf Course ( "MGC ") — 2016
Budgets: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner
Gardner, it was VOTED to approve the revised SGC and MGC budgets based on changes
recommended at the December 7, 2015 meeting. Commissioner Gardner abstained.
2. SGC Policy Discussions:
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a. Seasonal Liquor License: The consensus of the Commission was to defer
the vote until Mr. Costa returns with more information regarding employment rules, hours of
operation, etc.
b. Founding Year Change: Mr. Savetsky stated that all evidence points to
1899 as being the correct year that the golf course was founded. Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Paterson and duly seconded by Commissioner Glidden, it was unanimously VOTED
to keep 1899 as the founding year, unless Mr. Costa can produce compelling evidence to support
the 1894 claim.
c. Extension of Fall Season: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Paterson
and duly seconded by Commissioner Glidden, it was unanimously VOTED to extend the fall
shoulder season through October 31, 2015, rather than closing the course on Columbus Day.
David Armanetti and Patricia Roggeveen of Richmond Great Point Development entered the
meeting at 4.40 p. m.
3. MGC Policy Discussions:
a. Resident Cards: Mr. Savetsky explained that Mr. Costa recommended
eliminating resident cards as staff was getting grief from local residents who did not purchase the
cards and therefore were not entitled to the discount. Mr. Costa stated that by eliminating the cards,
all residents would receive the same discount, and further, that he hoped to recover some of the lost
card revenue through a small increase in residents' greens fees. Upon a motion made by
Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was VOTED to
eliminate resident cards as requested. Commissioner Gardner abstained.
b. Senior League Schedule Change: At the December 7th meeting, Mr. Costa
requested changing the start time for the senior league to 4:00 p.m. since the group had increased in
numbers and the current start time of 2:00 p.m. essentially shut down the course to all other golfers
for the day. After much discussion, upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to leave the start time at 2:00
p.m. and not restrict the numbers in the league.
c. Member Parties /Tournaments: The request by Mr. Costa was to keep the
three social events each season for the members, but to limit the member tournaments to two by
eliminating the end of July tournament as it attracted over 100 golfers and shut down the course for
the day at the busiest time of the season. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to eliminate the July members'
tournament as requested.
d. Limit Nine Hole Tee Times: Mr. Costa requested limiting nine hole tee
times before 2:00 p.m. to members only in order to give the grounds crew more time to work on the
course. Additionally, he requested offering a golf package for the 18 -hole non - resident rate that
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included greens fees, cart, balls and tees for $170. After some discussion, upon a motion made by
Commissioner Paterson and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was VOTED to deny the
request to limit the 9 -hole tee times but to approve the request to offer the 18 -hole non - resident golf
package.
e. Annual Cart Pass: The request from management was to increase the fee
for the annual cart pass from $650 to $700, which is only available to people over 65 years of age or
to people with proof of a medical disability. Further, Mr. Costa recommended adding a family rate
for $800. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner
Paterson, it was VOTED to approve the annual cart pass rates as recommended. Commissioner
Gardner abstained.
C. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1.44 Washington Street /Permitting Escrow Agreement — Modification Request: Mr.
Armanetti of Richmond Great Point Development explained that the escrow agreement with the
Land Bank regarding bringing the property up to code and permit sign offs was nearing expiration
and of the ten items on the list, eight were complete and one (window replacement) was in process.
However, in order to receive a full certificate of occupancy the building code required that three
pieces of machinery (furnace, oil tank and hot water heater) must be removed from the crawl space
of the building as it was in a flood plain. Mr. Armanetti explained that moving the equipment would
trigger many new regulatory permits and issues. He requested that the Land Bank allow the
equipment to remain in the crawl space and provided letters of assurance from an engineer and an
electrician that there would be no safety hazards in doing so. After some discussion, upon a motion
made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was
unanimously VOTED to allow the equipment to remain in the crawl space subject to satisfactory
indemnification of the Land Bank, and to extend the expiration date for completion of the escrow
agreement items to the first week in April 2016.
Mr. Armanetti and Ms. Roggeveen departed the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
2. Property Management Supervisor's Monthly Report: This item was tabled to a
future meeting.
3. Nantucket Community Garden — Execution of License: Ms. Bell presented a
license agreement with the Nantucket Community Garden that had a five -year term with provisions
pertaining to insurance in addition to annual reporting requirements regarding plot holders and
waiting lists. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Gardner and duly seconded by Commissioner
Stackpole, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the license agreement.
4. MGC — Execution of Design Services Contract: Ms. Bell reported the contract
with Brown Lindquist Fenuccio and Raber Architects for master planning services was complete
and had been vetted through Town counsel. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and
duly seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the contract.
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5. Property Management Supervisor — Vehicle Purchase Request: Mr. Savetsky
presented a request from Jeffrey Pollock to purchase a new F 150 four wheel drive short-bed truck
for the state bid price of $22,037, to replace a 2003 F150 that was in need of some costly repairs.
Commissioner Gardner suggested looking at other vendors as the current lead time on the state bid
vendor was long. After some discussion, upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to authorize the purchase of a
new truck and allow staff to make the best decision about where to obtain it.
6. Reis Property /80 Miacomet Avenue — Pond Raking Discussion: Mr. Savetsky
reported that Robert Williams, head of the Pond Coalition, has been approached by property owners
on the northern end of Miacomet Pond to clear the pond that is becoming clogged with aquatic
plants. Mr. Williams and the ponds advocacy group (which includes Ms. Freeman and Mr. Savetsky
from the Land Bank as well as members from the Land Council and other environmental
organizations on the island) had a meeting planned for this week to discuss the option of raking the
pond which was less expensive and a less extensive permitting process versus dredging. Provided
the project receives a favorable review by the Pond Coalition and Conservation Commission, Mr.
Savetsky asked if the Commission would be willing to participate financially in proportion to the
property owned by the Land Bank on the pond. The consensus of the Commission was they were in
favor of participating if the project moves forward.
D. 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 November 23, 2015, as written.
E. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
1. November 2015 Transfers — Record Nos. 36880 through 36951:
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. 36913 David R. Decker and Ariel Z. Heighington -Patti
No. 36914 Linda W. Joahimthal
No. 36915 Jose S. Quijada and Laura Yazmin Santos De Quijada
No. 36949 Clifford D. Munkres and Mayumi Hattori
2. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Five -Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance — Release of Liens: Upon
a motion made by Commissioner Gardner and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was
unanimously VOTED to execute and authorize the issuance of a Release of Lien for each of the
following transfers as a result of the purchaser fulfilling all of the requirements of Section 12,
subsection ( -m -):
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No. 31318 Hennadiy Yukhymenko
No. 31301 Joni Lee Armaral and Pedro George Amaral
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b. Five -Year Ownership Non - Compliance /Payment and Release of Lien —
No. 34275 Chandra K. Miller: Ms. Campese reported on receiving a request from Ms. Miller's
attorney for a payoff amount of the fee, interest and penalty on the above - referenced transfer, as the
property was being sold prior to the requirements of the exemption being met. Upon a motion made
by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously
VOTED to approve and execute a Release of Lien which will be provided to Ms. Miller or her
representative upon full payment of the fee ($8,000), penalty ($2,000) and accrued interest
($2,796.89).
F. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
1. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing calendar
years 2014 and 2015 through November 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
to execute the December 8, 2015 warrant document in the amount of $103,968.12 to be provided to
the county treasurer.
3. Warrant Authorization — 2009 Series A Bond Semi - Annual Payment: Upon a
motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was
unanimously VOTED to approve payment and authorize staff to wire the 2009 Series A Semi -
Annual Bond Interest Payment in the amount of $86,066.25 from the Land Bank's Collection
Account to the Bond Trustee at U.S. Bank.
G. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. New "O" Exemption Warrant Article for Affordable Housing: Mr. Savetsky
presented to draft warrant article to create the "O" exemption for properties subject to affordable
housing restrictions for the Commission's approval and submission to the Board of Selectmen to
sponsor for the April 2016 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Upon a motion made by Commissioner
Paterson and duly seconded by Commissioner Stackpole, it was unanimously VOTED to approve
the warrant article as written.
2. Annual "M" Exemption Amount Adoption: Ms. Campese presented statistics for
2013, 2014 and 2015 year to date "M" exemption transfers. Based upon an analysis of those
statistics and knowledge of current sale prices for residential real property in the Town and County
of Nantucket, upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by Commissioner
Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED that the value of the "M" exemption be raised to $500,000
for the calendar year 2016.
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3. 2016 Meeting Schedule: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly
seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to accept and confirm the
regularly scheduled Land Bank meeting dates for 2016.
4. Internet Domain Name Change — Discussion: Mr. Savetsky explained that staff
recommended changing the Land Bank's domain extension from .org to .gov as it would
immediately identify the Land Bank as a government entity. Additionally, staff recommended
shortening the domain name from nantucketlandbank.org to nilb.gov. After much discussion, it was
the consensus of the Commission to have staff present other domain name choices at a future
meeting.
5. Land Bank Holiday Potluck Scheduling: Ms. Campese said she hoped all the
Commissioners would be available to attend the Land Bank's holiday gathering on Friday
December 18th at 3:00 p.m. She said Ms. Wilson would send out a reminder by email.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion m de by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Stackpole, it was VOTE-6 adjourn at 5:57 p.m.
Attested to:
Richard J. Gli
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 12th day of January, 2016.
MONTHLY TRANSFER STATISTICS CALENDAR 2014
484 $839,697,922
44 $76,336,175
$794,695,226
$72,245,021
$15,914,081
$1,446,735
Low
67
CAL14
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
$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
1 85
1 38 1
47
$81,932,556
Dec -14
106
59
47
$115,148,049
THRU NOV 14
983
449
535
$929,154,304
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 -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
109
49
60
$100,449,002
Oct -15
138
54
84
$147,434,422
Nov -15
71
32
39
$75,870,039
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
$891,799,517
$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
$68,777,539
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
$17,888,741
$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
$1,375,551
THRU NOV 15 1005 521
Average 91 47
484 $839,697,922
44 $76,336,175
$794,695,226
$72,245,021
$15,914,081
$1,446,735
Low
67
32
21
$25,228,870
$21,234,800
$424,696
High
138
68
84
$147,434,422
$139,134,422
$2,782,688
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015
1. Powers Field - Plan
2. Sconset Golf Course (SGC) — 2016 Budget
3. Miacomet Golf Course (MGC) — 2016 Budget
4. SGC and MGC — 2016 Rates
5. SGC and MGC — Policy Change Recommendations
6. 44 Washington Street /Richmond Great Point Development:
a. Pictures
b. Letter from Engineer
c. Letter from Electrician
7. Nantucket Community Garden — License Agreement
8. MGC — Design Services Contract (Brown Lindquist Fenuccio & Raber Architects)
9. State Contract Quote —New F150
10. Miacomet Pond — Aerials map
11. Monthly Transfer Report — November 2015
12. "M" Exemption Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
13. "M" Exemption Release of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
14. Transfer Statistics and Graphs — November 2015
15. Check Warrant Summary dated December 8, 2015
16.2009A Bond Payment Warrant
17. New "O" Exemption — Town Meeting Warrant Article
18. "M" Exemption — Statistics
19.2016 Meeting Schedule
TRANSFERBUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015
1. November 2.015 Transfers — Record Nos. 36880 through 36951:
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 36913 David R. Decker and Ariel Z. Heighington -Patti
No. 36914 Linda W. Joahimthal
No. 36915 Jose S. Quijada and Laura Yazmin Santos De Quijada
No. 36949 Clifford D. Munkres and Mayumi Hattori
2. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Five Year Domicile and Ownership Compliance — Release of Lien:
No. 31318 HennadiyYukhymenko
No. 31301 Joni Lee Amaral and Pedro George Amaral
b. Five -Year Ownership Non - Compliance —Payment and Release of Lien:
No. 34275 Chandra K. Miller