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August 16, 2023
19 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Thomas Dixon, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Malcolm MacNab, Brooke Mohr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Offices will be Closed Monday, September 4, 2023 in Observance of Labor Day
Approve items VII 1 – 4
Approve items VII 1 – 4
From the minutes
“Dr. MacNab moved approval of items VII 1 – 4; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor, so voted 1.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Dixon)
Continued Discussion of November 7, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles; Adoption of November 7, 2023 Special …
Remove Article 3 from the draft warrant
Remove Article 3 from the draft warrant
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
“Mr. Fee moved to remove Article 3 from the draft warrant; seconded by Dr. MacNab; so voted 4-0 Mr. Fee asked about some of the provisions in Article 2 of the draft warrant, with respect to the number of short-term rentals allowed during July and August; and, what is/is not allowed after a change of ownership and/or if a property becomes a short-term rental following enactment of the bylaw..” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Remove the sentence from 123-3L
Remove the sentence from 123-3L
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
“Mr. Fee moved to remove the sentence from 123-3L; seconded by Mr. Dixon; so voted 4-0 The Board discussed the eligibility of properties that could be grandfathered and reviewed competing proposals, as shown in Mr. Giorgio’s document as items “123-3M”; specifically, who would have the right to continue STRs at the July – August 9 STR contracts allowance.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Approve language to be prepared by Town Counsel to reflect the provision as discussed so that the 9 STR contracts in July and August provision continue for those who are registered with the state and can prove they have
Approve language to be prepared by Town Counsel to reflect the provision as discussed so that the 9 STR contracts in July and August provision continue for those who are registered with the state and can prove they have paid the rooms excise tax in a third quarter in any year between 2019 and 2023
The minutes read “31”; we read it as 3-1. The minutes give the count (3-1), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of language to be prepared by Town Counsel to reflect the provision as discussed so that the 9 STR contracts in July and August provision continue for those who are registered with the state and can prove they have paid the rooms excise tax in a third quarter in any year between 2019 and 2023; seconded by Mr. Dixon; so voted 31.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Vincent Devers asked for clarification as to the number of contracts
Allow the 9 contracts to be in effect for 20 years, with reductions to occur by 1 per year beginning in year 16 until they reach 4
Allow the 9 contracts to be in effect for 20 years, with reductions to occur by 1 per year beginning in year 16 until they reach 4
Yes: Fee, MacNabNo: Dixon, Mohr
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to allow the 9 contracts to be in effect for 20 years, with reductions to occur by 1 per year beginning in year 16 until they reach 4; seconded by Mr. Dixon for discussion. Ms. Mohr said she is inclined to wait to see the data because of the “do no harm” provision. Some discussion followed. Mr. Giorgio cautioned that this provision could be modified at any time by Town Meeting. He urged careful consideration of this provision. By roll call vote: Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Dixon – No; Ms. Mohr – No. The motion did not pass Mr. Giorgio reviewed a proposal to rearrange sections pertaining to grandfathering to the beginning of the bylaw.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Approve the proposal – Vincent Devers asked for clarification as to the number of contracts
Approve the proposal
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
“Mr. Dixon moved approval of the proposal; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 4-0 Mr. Giorgio reviewed a proposal to remove the language shown in Article 2 of the draft warrant in section 123-1(6).” (Motion: Dixon, second: Fee)
Appoint all applicants to the non-contested seats, excluding the Town Council Study Committee which needs more review and definition
Appoint all applicants to the non-contested seats, excluding the Town Council Study Committee which needs more review and definition
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to appoint all applicants to the non-contested seats, excluding the Town Council Study Committee which needs more review and definition; seconded by Dr. MacNab. All in favor, so voted It was agreed that the Planning Board Alternate appointment would be tabled to the Board’s September 6 meeting.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor; so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 3.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor; so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Mohr moved approval of the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor; so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
Approve the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the petition as presented with any departmental conditions as noted in the packet; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted Discussion on the Special Town Meeting warrant continued.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Continued Discussion of November 7, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles; Adoption of November 7, 2023 Special …
Adopt the warrant, with the changes as discussed to be made by Town Counsel, sent to the Board members and the Board members to individually indicate through the Chair whether they wish to continue discussion at a meetin
Adopt the warrant, with the changes as discussed to be made by Town Counsel, sent to the Board members and the Board members to individually indicate through the Chair whether they wish to continue discussion at a meeting to be posted for August 23rd at 11:00 am and refine any of the language
Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MohrNo: MacNab
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to adopt the warrant, with the changes as discussed to be made by Town Counsel, sent to the Board members and the Board members to individually indicate through the Chair whether they wish to continue discussion at a meeting to be posted for August 23rd at 11:00 am and refine any of the language; seconded by Mr. Dixon; so voted, 4 – 1 Dr. MacNab was opposed.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Update Regarding Short-Term Rental Registration Program
Cancel the contract with Granicus and form a work group as recommended
Cancel the contract with Granicus and form a work group as recommended
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to cancel the contract with Granicus and form a work group as recommended; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Review of Upcoming Agenda Items/Discussion of Potential Future Agenda Items
Appoint herself and Mr. Fee as presented
Appoint herself and Mr. Fee as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to appoint herself and Mr. Fee as presented; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor, so voted 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Committee Reports
Adjournment at 8:47 PM
Adjournment at 8:47 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved adjournment at 8:47 PM; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted Approved the 6th day of September 2023.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
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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