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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2016
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)]. 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 negotiation position
with one or more third parties.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of January 26, February 9 and February
23, 2016
b. Real Estate Acquisition
C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
1. REGULAR BUSINESS
2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. Botanical Garden Concept — Discussion
b. 2016 Work Plan Review
c. Property Management Supervisor — Monthly Review
d. 27 Easy Street — Award of Demolition Contact
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of February 23, 2016
4. TRANSFER BUSINESS
5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics
b. Warrant Authorization - Cash Disbursements
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2016
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 4:02 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert Gardner, Richard Glidden, Allen Reinhard.
ABSENT: Neil Paterson, John Stackpole.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan
Campese, Administrator /Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
1. CITIZEN BUSINESS /ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly seconded by
Commissioner Gardner, 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, Glidden -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.
C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Jeffrey Pollock, Land Bank Property Management Supervisor and Lindsay Pykosz, Inquirer and
Mirror reporter, entered the meeting at 4:17 p.m.
1. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
a. 2016 Work Plan Review: Mr. Pollock presented a comprehensive list of projects
that his crew plans to execute this year. The plan was reviewed and discussed. Upon a motion made
and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to accept Mr. Pollock's 2016 Work Plan.
Commissioner Gardner encouraged Mr. Pollock to adjust the property maintenance staff as needed
and Mr. Pollock expressed his gratitude to Commission for their ongoing support.
Annie Churns, citizen and gardener, entered the meeting at 4: 30 p. m.
b. Botanical Garden Concept — Discussion: Ms. Churns introduced her idea for a
Botanical Garden in Nantucket and inquired about the feasibility of the Land Bank providing a
suitable property for the site. Ms. Churns presented a conceptual sketch of a botanical garden for
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consideration as well as photographs to get the Commission acquainted with the idea. Mr. Savetsky
indicated that Ms. Churns had previously met with Mr. Pollock and himself to discuss the
possibility. Furthermore, Mr. Savetsky stated that Land Bank counsel, Valerie Swett, emphasized
the importance of having a solid business plan prior to any Land Bank involvement. Mr. Savetsky
requested feedback from the Commission as to whether the Land Bank was in favor of the concept.
Commissioner Reinhard stated that it was an interesting idea but Ms. Churns had a great deal of
organizing to do before the Commission could commit to such a project. Commissioners Gardner
and Glidden were in favor of exploring the idea and suggested that Mr. Savetsky and Mr. Pollock
brainstorm a list of potential suitable properties. The Commission encouraged Ms. Churns to
explore the organizational /business aspects of the proposal and Commissioner Reinhard thanked
Ms. Churns for her presentation.
c. Property Management Supervisor — Monthly Report: Mr. Pollock updated the
Commission on work performed by property staff over the last month including the removal of the
parking lot and clearing of vegetation at the Trimpi property, which has received positive feedback
from the abutters and should deter loitering and littering on the property. Staff has also been busy
with mitigation work for the Nobadeer ballfields. Further, the FAA property in Madaket is ready for
land rehabilitation since the building has been removed and the trail has been laid out. Staff has
begun mowing the Head of Plains and a new trail has been created on the Girl Scout property out to
Pout Pond Road and the fire pit has been relocated to provide more separation between Girl Scout
and public usage. The Weeweeder Trail has been installed from the point of breakers at Surfside
Beach to Blueberry Lane without incident. Further, they have surveyed the property and trails on
the 21 Crooked Lane property and were in the process of developing a management plan. Mr.
Pollock also noted that the fire season begins next week on March 15th and preparations are
underway for an upcoming fire training course.
Ms. Churns and Mr. Pollock departed the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
d. 27 Easy Street — Award of Demolition Contract: Ms. Bell presented the following
five bids received for the demolition of the building at 27 Easy Street:
Reis Trucking, Inc.
$39,388
Toscana Corporation
$54,389
GeoSite Environmental, Inc.
$67,600
Ramco Survey Stakes
$85,000
Cape Cod Builders, Inc.
$98,573
Upon a motion made and duly seconded, the Commission VOTED to award the work to the lowest
responsible and eligible bidder, Reis Trucking, Inc., and authorized Mr. Savetsky and Ms. Bell to
execute the contract on the Commission's behalf. Additionally, Ms. Bell noted that the Preservation
Trust was going to have the building professionally photographed for posterity.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Glidden and duly
seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and release
the regular session minutes of February 23, 2016, as written.
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4. TRANSFER BUSINESS:
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a. February 2016 Transfers — Record Nos. 37155 through 37213: The Commission
reviewed transfers for the period of February 1, 2016 through February 29, 2016.
b. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens: The Commission authorized the placing of
liens against the following properties as a result of the purchasers claiming the "M" exemption as
first -time buyers of real property:
No. 37156 Lisa G. Frey
No. 37157 Timothy Feeney and Julija Mostykanova Feeney
No. 37166 Zofia M. Waig and Mark Crosby
No. 37181 Nickleen Faucher
No. 37182 Gillian F. Lewis and Timothy J. Lewis
5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
a. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal
years 2015 and 2016 through February 2016 were presented to the Commission.
b. Warrant Authorization — Cash Disbursements: Upon a motion made and duly
seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the March 8, 2016 warrant document in the
amount of $104,528.19 to be provided to the county treasurer.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motigrfmade and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 5:20 p.m.
Attested to:
Richard J. Glidden, Secretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 22nd day of March, 2016.
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MONTHLY TRANSFER
STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2015
FY15
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jul -14
98
48
50
$60,140,662
$56,509,302
$1,130,186
Aug -14
96
48
48
$67,983,744
$65,787,643
$1,331,753
Sep -14
100
34
66
$157,977,831
$155,555,831
$3,111,116
Oct -14
147
57
90
$168,297,186
$160,177,228
$3,203,545
Nov -14
85
38
47
$81,932,556
$80,432,556
$1,608,651
Dec -14
106
59
47
$115,148,049
$106,237,418
$2,132,248
Jan -15
90
50
40
$77,446,898
$69,668,046
$1,393,861
Feb -15
67
36
31
$54,657,080
$52,845,679
$1,056,914
Mar -15
78
42
36
$66,685,997
$62,665,997
$1,253,320
Apr -15
89
68
21
$25,228,870
$21,234,800
$424,696
May -15
79
39
40
$60,423,403
$58,811,717
$1,176,234
Jun -15
84
39
45
$73,568,786
$71,722,100
$1,434,442
THRU FEB 15
Average
789
93
370
47
419
47
$783,584,006
$84,124,255
$747,213,703
$80,137,360
$14,968,274
$1,604,747
Low
67
34
21
$25,228,870
$21,234,800
$424,696
High
147
68
90
$168,297,186
$160,177,228
$3,203,545
MONTHLY TRANSFER
STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2016
FY16
Total
Exempt
Taxable
Total Gross
Gross
Revenue
Month
Transfers
Transfers
Transfers
Value
Value Taxable
Received
Jul -15
100
55
45
$76,650,262
$75,052,762
$1,512,844
Aug -15
100
57
43
$81,283,162
$78,833,162
$1,577,651
Sep -15
109
49
60
$100,449,002
$95,949,002
$1,925,880
Oct -15
138
54
84
$147,434,422
$139,134,422
$2,782,688
Nov -15
71
32
39
$75,870,039
$68,777,539
$1,375,551
Dec -15
108
55
53
$72,494,950
$70,983,375
$1,428,346
Jan -16
93
41
52
$98,369,206
$92,706,025
$1,862,120
Feb -16
59
32
27
$30,033,729
$27,523,729
$550,475
Mar -16
Apr -16
May -16
Jun -16
THRU FEB 16
Average
778
97
375
47
403
50
$682,584,771
$85,323,096
$648,960,016
$81,120,002
$13,015,556
$1,626,945
Low
59
32
27
$30,033,729
$27,523,729
$550,475
High
138
57
84
$147,434,422
$139,134,422
$2,782,688
MONTHLY (UNAUDITED)
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2016
1. Land Bank 2016 Work Plan
2. Botanical Garden — Pictures, sketch, concept
3. 27 Easy Street Demolition — Bids
4. Monthly Transfer Report — February 2016
5. "M" Exemption Release of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.)
6. Transfer Statistics and Graph — February 2016
7. Check Warrant Summary dated March 8, 2016
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2016
1. February 2016 Transfers — Record Nos. 37155 through 37213
a. Current "M" Exemptions and Liens:
No. 37156 Lisa G. Frey
No. 37157 Timothy Feeney and Julija Mostykanova Feeney
No. 37166 Zofia M. Waig and Mark Crosby
No. 37181 Nickleen Faucher
No. 37182 Gillian F. Lewis and Timothy J. Lewis
2. "M" Exemption Update:
a. Four Year Domicile Non - Compliance: Notice of Assessment/Lien
No. 31495 Joseph Jemison