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April 6, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Kristie Ferrantella, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Health Department Update
Approve items VIII 1 – 3
Approve items VIII 1 – 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of items VIII 1 – 3; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes. 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Ferrantella)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for April 6, 2022
Approve the pending contracts with the except of the Maria Mitchell Association lease
Approve the pending contracts with the except of the Maria Mitchell Association lease
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved approval of the pending contracts with the except of the Maria Mitchell Association lease; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes. IX. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Murphy)
Request for Waiver of Sewer Connection Permit Fee for Covenant Lot Located at 9 Field Avenue (Lot A on Plan No
Approve as presented – Request for Waiver of Sewer Connection Permit Fee for Covenant Lot Located at 9 Field Avenue (Lot A on Plan No
Approve as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval as presented; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes. 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Ferrantella)
Alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the noise bylaw waiver for 12:00 AM as requested
That alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the noise bylaw waiver for 12:00 AM as requested
Yes: Fee, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges, Ferrantella
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved that alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the noise bylaw waiver for 12:00 AM as requested; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – No; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – No. 3.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
Taxi Owners: Request to Schedule Public Hearing to Increase Town of Nantucket Taxi Rates
Schedule a public hearing on this matter
Schedule a public hearing on this matter
Yes: Bridges, Fee, Hill, Murphy
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to schedule a public hearing on this matter; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. It was noted that the hearing would most likely occur in early to mid-May due to advertising requirements. 4.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Annual Review of 2022 Committee Openings and Appointment Timeline
Extend the CAC term for an additional two years, to 2024 and to grant the CRAC request
Extend the CAC term for an additional two years, to 2024 and to grant the CRAC request
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to extend the CAC term for an additional two years, to 2024 and to grant the CRAC request; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 3.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Fee)
Continue the hearing to June 8, 2022
Continue the hearing to June 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to continue the hearing to June 8, 2022; Ms. Murphy seconded. Stephen Murphy, an attorney from Washington, DC who has been a frequent visitor to Smith’s Point, commented that the bar of arbitrary and capricious is not met here. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes. Mr. Fee commented that as a general consideration, certain areas of the island need to be examined as to whether or not things like pools need to be restricted due to environmental and other impacts.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved adjournment; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes. Approved the 13th day of April 2022.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
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