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July 7, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Kristie Ferrantella, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Bridges as Chair
Nominate Mr. Bridges as Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved to nominate Mr. Bridges as Chair; seconded by Ms. Murphy. There were no further nominations. So voted Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Chair Bridges recognized Ms. Holdgate for her service as Chair for the past two years, especially her leadership during the COVID pandemic.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Murphy)
Nominate Ms. Ferrantella as Vice Chair
Nominate Ms. Ferrantella as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to nominate Ms. Ferrantella as Vice Chair; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. There were no further nominations. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. IV. SELECT BOARD ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA The agenda was accepted without change.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Other Reports/Comments/Updates
Approve the next 3 items
Approve the next 3 items
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of the next 3 items; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for June 30, 2021; July 7, 2021
Table the solid waste management consulting services contract to July 14, 2021
Table the solid waste management consulting services contract to July 14, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to table the solid waste management consulting services contract to July 14, 2021; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Thomas Barada spoke on a contract relating to the DPW work order system.” (Motion: Hill, second: Ferrantella)
Approve all contracts except the landscaping contract for the modular trailer and the contract for the sewer design at the LORAN barracks
Approve all contracts except the landscaping contract for the modular trailer and the contract for the sewer design at the LORAN barracks
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to approve all contracts except the landscaping contract for the modular trailer and the contract for the sewer design at the LORAN barracks; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Approve the contract for the LORAN barracks sewer design
Approve the contract for the LORAN barracks sewer design
Yes: Bridges, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the contract for the LORAN barracks sewer design; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes..” (Motion: Hill, second: Ferrantella)
Approve the landscaping contract for the modular trailer
Approve the landscaping contract for the modular trailer
Yes: Bridges, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved approval of the landscaping contract for the modular trailer; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. X. CONSENT ITEMS 1.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Murphy)
Gift Acceptances: Human Services (Saltmarsh Senior Center)
Accept the gifts with appreciation and thanks to be sent to the donors
Accept the gifts with appreciation and thanks to be sent to the donors
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to accept the gifts with appreciation and thanks to be sent to the donors; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Fee)
Public Hearing to Consider Application for Transfer of Annual Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License from Broo…
Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Transfer of Annual Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License from Brooklyn Books, Inc
Approve the application
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of the application; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee recused.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Natural Resources Department: Update on Aquaculture Licensee (Ted Lambrecht) Compliance (Continued from May 12, 2021)
Schedule a public hearing in 60 days as to revocation, unless substantial progress has been made, to be determined by the Board
Schedule a public hearing in 60 days as to revocation, unless substantial progress has been made, to be determined by the Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to schedule a public hearing in 60 days as to revocation, unless substantial progress has been made, to be determined by the Board; seconded by Mr. Fee. Chair Bridges asked about criteria for progress. Mr. Carlson suggested removal of the gear from the water and restored to good working order or properly cleaned; and, lease areas properly marked; Ms. Holdgate amended the motion to reflect Mr. Carlson’s suggestion; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 5.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Review of 2021 Annual Committee Appointment Process and Committee Talent Bank
Set the dates as noted
Set the dates as noted
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to set the dates as noted; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 3.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Committee Reports
Adjourn at 9:07 PM
Adjourn at 9:07 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to adjourn at 9:07 PM; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Approved the 14th day of July 2021.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
From the Nantucket Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos from the Nantucket Current: Dawn E. Hill (with its March 2024 story on her reelection bid), Matt Fee (with his March 2025 reelection column), Brooke Mohr (2025 campaign photo by Jason Graziadei), Robert DeCosta and Jill Vieth (May 2026 election-day photos by Jason Graziadei). Former members show initials.
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