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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-5-12 AGENDA Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of May 12, 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 negotiating position with one or more third parties. 1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of April 12 and April 26, 2016 2. Real Estate Acquisition C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 1. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. Mobile Vending Request—Nantucket Beach Dogs b. Policy on Property Alteration Requests c. McAlinden/48 S. Cambridge St. — Site Plan d. Groundwater Monitoring Well—Drilling Authorization e. Request to Conduct Plant Surveys—New England Wild Flower Society 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. REGULAR BUSINESS 4. TRANSFER BUSINESS 5. FINANCIAL BUSINESS a. Monthly Transfer Statistics b. Warrant Authorization—Cash Disbursements c. Warrant Authorization—2007 Series A Semi-Annual Bond Payment ADJOURNMENT MINUTES Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of May 12, 2016 Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street Nantucket, Massachusetts CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Robert Gardner,Neil Paterson, Allen Reinhard, John Stackpole. ABSENT: Richard Glidden. STAFF PRESENT: Jesse Bell, Assistant Director; Susan Campese, Administrator/Finance Manager; Marian Wilson, Assistant Administrator; Rachael Freeman, Environmental Coordinator. The Inquirer and Mirror staff writer, Lindsay Pykosz; Madaket resident, Bruce Mandel;private citizen Ashley Erisman were also present at call to order. A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: 1. CITIZEN BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Correspondence: Chairman Reinhard acknowledged a letter from Brenda McDonough, the Facilitator for the Nantucket Commission on Disability, thanking Jeff Pollock, Eric Savetsky, and the Commissioners for the improvements made recently at Cisco Beach, East Creek and Lily Pond properties by creating accessibility upgrades for the disabled and specifically those in a wheelchair. b. McAlinden/48 South Cambridge Street— Site Plan: Mr. Mandel informed the Commission that several residents on Midland Avenue were concerned about the prospect of having increased traffic which would further damage an already poorly maintained road. He pointed out that the current bridge in the area is not used for crabbing but rather turtle fishing and therefore the shallow water at the proposed dock would not alleviate the issue of people on the bridge. Chairman Reinhard confirmed that the original plan to remove the house at 48 South Cambridge Street had been delayed due to employee housing needs for the upcoming summer. He thanked Mr. Mandel for his comments, indicating that they would be taken under advisement as property plans are finalized. Commissioner Reinhard reminded Mr. Mandel that neighbors of Land Bank properties are always welcome to attend the open meetings held bimonthly. c. Myrick Property/Sherburne Commons: Mr. Mandel inquired about the current status of the land swaps with the Town of Nantucket. He was concerned that the other two swaps involving 39 Washington Street and Backus Lane were not yet complete and now the Board of Selectman had voted to move Our Island Home onto a portion of the Town-owned Sherburne Commons property as well as a portion of the Land Bank's Myrick property and he was curious as to whether there was an agreement about this. Chairman Reinhard reported that representatives from the Town had mentioned to him that the land was needed but there was currently no deal in Land Bank Commission Page 2 May 12, 2016 place. Further, he explained that any swap of land from the Land Bank involved a long process due to the legislative approval process. Commissioner Paterson suggested that Mr. Mandel also direct his questions to the Board of Selectmen. d. Land Management Policies: Ms. Erisman inquired about the Land Bank's property management strategies in light of the recent hard pruning done at Holly Farm and suggested that native plants be utilized wherever possible in property planning. Chairman Reinhard responded b� stating that the Commission was responsible for overseeing work done on all of its properties. Ms. Freeman commented that the Land Bank owned a wide range of different property types, from Head of Plains where the goal was to promote native species, to pocket parks which reflected more of an urban landscape design. However, Ms. Freeman noted that in general, the Land Bank was trying to move in the direction of incorporating more native species in their overall approach to property planning, where appropriate. Ms. Erisman, Ms. Pykosz and Mr. Mandel departed the meeting at 4:25 p.m. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole 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; Stackpole-Aye; Gardner-Aye; Paterson- 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. Ms. Freeman departed the meeting at 4:31 p.m. C. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: Ms. Freeman, Ms. Pykosz, Mr. Mandel and Operator of Nantucket Beach Dogs, Jack Decker, entered the meeting at 5:05 p.m. 1. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: a. Mobile Vending Request—Nantucket Beach Dogs: Mr. Decker of Nantucket Beach Dogs requested permission to sell hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages from his mobile vending station at Cisco Beach for the 2016 summer season. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request, to allow"Nantucket Beach Dogs" to visit Cisco Beach seven days a week for a maximum of two hours per day with the condition that a garbage receptacle is provided and the properties are always left clean of any trash or debris that might be caused by such use, and subject to the payment of the $100 student discounted permit fee. Mr. Decker departed the meeting at 5:10 p.m. b. Policy on Property Alteration Requests: Chairman Reinhard presented a Land Bank Commission Page 3 May 12, 2016 memorandum written by Mr. Savetsky that recommended the adoption of the following policy: Any written or oral request made to the Land Bank, its commissioners, or staff, which would result in a property alteration on Land Bank property, must be reviewed and approved by the Land Bank Commission. In considering any such request the Commission shall consider whether the request has any detrimental impacts upon the public's enjoyment of the property or any detrimental impacts on the environmental or scenic resources of the property. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Gardner and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the policy as written. c. Request to Conduct Plant Surveys—New England Wild Flower Society: Ms. Freeman presented a request by New England Wild Flower Society to conduct plant surveys as they have done in the past, however this year they also asked permission to collect seeds from plants on Land Bank properties. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Paterson, and duly seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request. d. McAlinden/48 South Cambridge Street—Site Plan: Ms. Freeman presented a conceptual plan of the property which included a small parking area and an ADA compliant path to a viewing stand and fishing dock. Mr. Mandel voiced his concerns about the development of the property adding to the traffic on the road and submitted photographs of South Cambridge Street which has been poorly maintained by the Town. Further, he suggested the location of the path to the proposed dock would be better if it followed the topography of the land. Commissioner Paterson stated that the Land Bank had a road grading program and could contribute to the upkeep of the road. Chairman Reinhard thanked Mr. Mandel for his comments and said they would take them under advisement. Mr. Mandel departed the meeting at 5:28 p.m. e. Groundwater Monitoring Well—Drilling Authorization: Ms. Freeman presented an estimate from Paul Jenkins & Sons, Inc. to drill groundwater monitor wells for $3,000 per well for a total of eight wells at Miacomet Golf Course, Sconset Golf Course and the Nobadeer ballfields. The groundwater would be tested for nutrients and chemicals. Upon a motion made by Commissioner Gardner and duly seconded by Commissioner Paterson, it was unanimously VOTED to authorize the drilling of the groundwater monitoring wells. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Stackpole and duly seconded by Commissioner Gardner, it was unanimously VOTED to accept, approve and release the regular session minutes of April, 26 2016 as written. Land Bank Commission Page 4 May 12, 2016 Ms. Freeman departed the meeting at 4:52 p.m. 4. REGULAR BUSINESS: None. 5. TRANSFER BUSINESS: a.. April 2016 Transfers—Record Nos. 37315 through 37383: The Commission reviewed transfers for the period of April 1, 2016 through April 30, 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. 37319 Susan M. Rezendes and David Rezendes No. 37330 Michael A. Hajjar and Melanie A. Hajjar No. 37337 Christopher Andrews No. 37342 Eric C. Anderson and Audrey E. Anderson No. 37358 Matthew Hill and Leah Cabral No. 37376 Joshua Sibley-Liddle and Michelle Birmingham No. 37382 Svetlomir Aleksiev 6. FINANCIAL BUSINESS: a. Monthly Transfer Statistics: Monthly transfer statistics reports comparing fiscal years 2015 and 2016 through April 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 May 12, 2016 warrant document in the amount of$173,081.32 to be provided to the county treasurer. c. Warrant Authorization 73007 Series A Semi-Annual Bond Payment: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the May 12, 2016 2007 Series A Semi-Annual Bond Intere trPayment warrant to be provided to the county treasurer in the amount of$214,409.39. ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 5:48 p.m. Attested to: Richard . den, Secretary Land Bank Commission Page 5 May 12, 2016 Accepted, Approved, and Released by the VOTE of the ,o m mission this 24th ay of May, 201 . Allen e ' �� ard, hairman DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of May 12, 2016 1. Letter from Brenda McDonough 2. Policy on Property Alteration Request 3. McAlinden/48 S. Cambridge St.—Site Plan 4. Pictures of S. Cambridge Street 5. Groundwater Monitoring Wells -Estimate 6. Monthly Transfer Report—April 2016 7. "M"Exemption Release of Liens (see transfer business for record nos.) 8. Transfer Statistics and Graph—April 2016 9. Check Warrant Summary dated May 12, 2016 10. 2007A Bond Payment - Warrant TRANSFER BUSINESS Nantucket Land Bank Commission Regular Meeting of May 12, 2016 1. April 2016 Transfers—Record Nos. 37315 through 37383 a. Current "M"Exemptions and Liens: No. 37319 Susan M. Rezendes and David Rezendes No. 37330 Michael A. Hajjar and Melanie A. Hajjar No. 37337 Christopher Andrews No. 37342 Eric C. Anderson and Audrey E. Anderson No. 37358 Matthew Hill and Leah Cabral No. 37376 Joshua Sibley-Liddle and Michelle Birmingham No. 37382 Svetlomir Aleksiev