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May 18, 2022
38 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy, Brooke Mohr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII. 1 – 3
Approve items VII. 1 – 3
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of items VII. 1 – 3; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for May 18, 2022
Approve the license with terms and conditions as presented, except for the license being for two years instead of one and for a longer season, allowing merchandise sales at the parking lot and clarification on the age of
Approve the license with terms and conditions as presented, except for the license being for two years instead of one and for a longer season, allowing merchandise sales at the parking lot and clarification on the age of instructors
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to approve the license with terms and conditions as presented, except for the license being for two years instead of one and for a longer season, allowing merchandise sales at the parking lot and clarification on the age of instructors; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted VIII. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
Resignation Acceptance: Affordable Housing Trust; Council for Human Services; Contract Review Committee
Accept the resignation of Brooke Mohr, now a Select Board member, with thanks for her service
Accept the resignation of Brooke Mohr, now a Select Board member, with thanks for her service
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to accept the resignation of Brooke Mohr, now a Select Board member, with thanks for her service; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Approve – Resignation Acceptance: Affordable Housing Trust; Council for Human Services; Contract Review Committee
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 3.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Request for Road Name Change: South Miacomet Avenue (Cisco) to Fairhaven Avenue
Approve – Request for Road Name Change: South Miacomet Avenue (Cisco) to Fairhaven Avenue
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 4.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Public Hearing to Consider Amending Commercial Landfill User Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022
Close the hearing – Public Hearing to Consider Amending Commercial Landfill User Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Mohr)
Adopt the fee increases as presented
Adopt the fee increases as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to adopt the fee increases as presented; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Public Hearing to Consider Increasing Town of Nantucket Taxi Rates (Pursuant to Request from Taxi Owner(s) to Select …
Close the hearing – Public Hearing to Consider Increasing Town of Nantucket Taxi Rates (Pursuant to Request from Taxi Owner(s) to Select Board at April 6, 2022 Meeting)
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Murphy)
Adopt the fee increases as presented with the addition as noted of the words “bodily fluids or pet waste” after “Clean Up Fee”
Adopt the fee increases as presented with the addition as noted of the words “bodily fluids or pet waste” after “Clean Up Fee”
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to adopt the fee increases as presented with the addition as noted of the words “bodily fluids or pet waste” after “Clean Up Fee”; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; all in favor, so voted 3.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
He left the Board’s table
Close hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close hearing
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to approve the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 4.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Amend her motion to allow outdoor service until 10:00 PM only; so voted 4-0
Amend her motion to allow outdoor service until 10:00 PM only; so voted 4-0
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to amend her motion to allow outdoor service until 10:00 PM only; so voted 4-0 5.” (Motion: Hill)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted 6.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted Mr. Fee recused from the rest of the public hearings and left the table. 7.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 Discussion followed as to the number of tables/seats on the sidewalk.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
The same motion, except for 24 seats indoor but only 12 seats outside
The same motion, except for 24 seats indoor but only 12 seats outside
Yes: Hill, Mohr, MurphyNo: Bridges
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved the same motion, except for 24 seats indoor but only 12 seats outside; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 3-1 Chair Bridges was opposed.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138
Determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate further moved to determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 8.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Mobile Food Unit License for Nantaco ACK LLC, dba Nantaco, Biju Joshi,…
Close the hearing – Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Mobile Food Unit License for Nantaco ACK LLC, dba Nantaco, Biju Joshi, Manager
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
He left the Board’s table
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 9.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 10.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 Chair Bridges asked that if in fact nothing has changed since the prior applications, if the application were approved, could there be an appeal.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application
Approve the application
Yes: Bridges, Mohr, MurphyNo: Hill
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the application; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Ms. Murphy commented on the year-round aspect being a benefit. So voted 3-1 Ms. Holdgate was opposed.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Murphy)
Determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138
Determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate further moved to determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 3-0 Ms. Mohr returned to the meeting at 8:17 PM. 11.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 Some discussion followed as to the application, and the quota limitations.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138
Determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate further moved to determine that the premises to be licensed is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to section 16C of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 Ms. Baxter reminded the Board of the date restrictions for seasonal package store licenses.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0 Ms. Murphy commented that the event seems okay on a Monday but isn’t sure how it might be when the Fourth falls on a Friday or Saturday. 13.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted 14.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Close the hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Murphy; all in favor, so voted X. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Committee Reports
Adjournment – Committee Reports
Adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved adjournment; seconded by Ms. Murphy all in favor, so voted Approved the 25th day of May 2022.” (Motion: Hill, 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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