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April 14, 2021
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Kristie Ferrantella, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes of April 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM; April 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Approve after noting a minor amendment to the April 5 minutes
Approve after noting a minor amendment to the April 5 minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval after noting a minor amendment to the April 5 minutes; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for April 14, 2021
Approve – Approval of Treasury Warrants for April 14, 2021
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval; seconded by Mr. Bridges. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. VIII. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Bridges)
Approve items “a” and “c” with “b” to be approved for no more than five nights of work with notices to be issued to neighbors in advance
Approve items “a” and “c” with “b” to be approved for no more than five nights of work with notices to be issued to neighbors in advance
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of items “a” and “c” with “b” to be approved for no more than five nights of work with notices to be issued to neighbors in advance; seconded by Mr. Bridges. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 2.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Bridges)
Move item “a” forward
Move item “a” forward
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to move item “a” forward; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee recused from item “b”..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
Move item “b” forward
Move item “b” forward
The minutes record this vote as “so voted” with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to move item “b” forward; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Mr. Bridges. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. IX. PUBLIC HEARING 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Bridges)
Nantucket Preservation Trust: Request for Letter of Support to Nominate Nantucket for World Monuments Watch List 2022
Approve – Nantucket Preservation Trust: Request for Letter of Support to Nominate Nantucket for World Monuments Watch List 2022
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Bridges moved approval; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. X. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Bridges, second: Murphy)
Review Status of Baxter Road Feasibility Assessment
Reconsideration of the Board’s prior vote
Reconsideration of the Board’s prior vote
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved reconsideration of the Board’s prior vote; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Turbitt reviewed the specifics of the revised recommendations of the lease term and payments.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
Approve the recommendations as listed in the “Agenda Item Summary” document in the Board’s agenda packet
Approve the recommendations as listed in the “Agenda Item Summary” document in the Board’s agenda packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved approval of the recommendations as listed in the “Agenda Item Summary” document in the Board’s agenda packet; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee stated that his previous comments and concerns are independent of who the tenant is; adding thanks for the reconsideration which he appreciates. 3.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Murphy)
Review of 2021 Committee/Board/Commission Openings; Review of Modified Committee Appointment Process
Approve the recommendations as noted in the packet
Approve the recommendations as noted in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of the recommendations as noted in the packet; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Ms. Mooney continued with review of the proposed committee appointment timeline for 2021.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Fee)
Review/Adoption of Select Board Comments to 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve that Comment – Review/Adoption of Select Board Comments to 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve that Comment
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee so moved approval of that Comment; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee said he does not support funding for Article 14.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
Approve that Comment
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella so moved approval of that Comment; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes..” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Murphy)
Retain the same Comment to Article 34 that the Board had for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as is
Retain the same Comment to Article 34 that the Board had for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as is
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved to retain the same Comment to Article 34 that the Board had for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as is; Mr. Fee seconded. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee suggested a comment on Article 35 that explains what the Select Board is doing with beach access and ownership.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Fee)
Include a Comment – Review/Adoption of Select Board Comments to 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Include a Comment
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to include a Comment; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee said he supports Article 37.” (Motion: Fee, second: Ferrantella)
No action taken by the Board
Include a Comment to indicate support for the current Finance Committee Motion and that the Board is willing to review this funding source in the future
Include a Comment to indicate support for the current Finance Committee Motion and that the Board is willing to review this funding source in the future
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to include a Comment to indicate support for the current Finance Committee Motion and that the Board is willing to review this funding source in the future; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee suggested the Board support the Planning Board Motion for Article 48, noting that the Finance Committee and Planning Board motions are different.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
Yes: Fee, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee so moved; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – No; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella - Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Chair Holdgate asked about a comment for Article 67 to support the Finance Committee motion.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
Chair Holdgate and Ms
Approve the comment as follows: “the Select Board supports the Finance Committee motion and also supports a thorough review of the impact of short-term rentals on the community”
Approve the comment as follows: “the Select Board supports the Finance Committee motion and also supports a thorough review of the impact of short-term rentals on the community”
Yes: Bridges, Fee, Ferrantella
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved to approve the comment as follows: “the Select Board supports the Finance Committee motion and also supports a thorough review of the impact of short-term rentals on the community”; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes. Chair Holdgate and Ms. Murphy rejoined the meeting.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Fee)
Committee Reports
Adjourn at 8:10 PM
Adjourn at 8:10 PM
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to adjourn at 8:10 PM; seconded by Mr. Bridges. So voted Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella - Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Approved the 28th day of April 2021.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Bridges)
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