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Committee members agreed to \"take no action\" on both items. Peter moved and Chris seconded the motion; the roll-call vote was unanimous: Rob Aye; Joe Aye; Joanna Aye; Jeremy Aye; Peter Aye; Chris Aye; Denise Aye.

The chair noted the motion was recorded as take no action because, in the administration's view, the items are ideas that would first require development into formal bylaw text before committee or town-meeting action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nantucket Finance Committee -02/06/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee reviewed two citizen-drafted bylaw ideas (Articles 101 and 102) and voted to take no action, noting the administration had advised the items were ideas rather than adoptable bylaws.","taxTitle","Nantucket County, Massachusetts","taxId",61456,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345907,"Conservation commission updates wetland protection rules; committee recommends adoption",183,1639615,1823539,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247900-834ca190a101f98c73dc3261a541a80e&start=1639&end=1823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247900-834ca190a101f98c73dc3261a541a80e/thumbnail_1639615.jpg","/articles/6345907/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Conservation-commission-updates-wetland-protection-rules-committee-recommends-adoption","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345907-6f6935a822304bc5e9bc86d60d366740/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141359&Signature=TTPHQ6hOKyjfaE4JBJBL6x1bA4uo2A-VP4X2FaitComeK5wBisJ4Kcw1X566UWjp2WueHCs2qR-4lZEG5rh3p5omTDAdly7PxhPsG9crVK3iJSCtlH6lYOp3Za6ZiHDoij7eTKGbiYkFQVtWNFXcGea4WaBPpiBA9Srbrl~xohWvkQKy4nRmAgPZA~DDnfx8OYqSZ-7Tgz3a2UIVDsQViDsNJ5KsV7BpE1iQUIm87tDlETFA9Y7wv-fqbysEulzRZOerRoUB0sBWvHKIpkt5SZsGKa4QnQk5KT6qoWBNIBc7YbX5~VaQLMsJRFIwmlS8NvYiLJTI0q5CvnoaChdylA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Select Board reviewed and recommended adoption of modest amendments to the Conservation Commission's wetland protection regulations on Feb. 6.

Jeff (Conservation Commission member) told the committee the commission updated the regulations to add resiliency to the list of interests the commission protects to align with town planning and habitat/recreation goals. The commission also added a nonbinding courtesy review for areas within 200 feet of a Great Pond, and removed a strict requirement that all certified-mail return receipts be returned before a hearing can close; the regulation will instead require mailings at the time of filing to improve practicality and ensure timely notice.

Jeff said the changes are \"pretty simple\" and intended to align the regulations with the bylaw and with current town planning efforts. A committee member asked how the town defines \"Great Pond\"; Jeff replied that Great Ponds are defined by the Commonwealth and by the regulations (listing specific local ponds subject to the definition).

The committee moved to adopt the amendments; the motion, made by Peter and seconded by Chris, passed unanimously on roll call: Joe Aye; Joanna Aye; Jeremy Aye; Rob Aye; Chris Aye; Peter Aye; Denise Aye.

The committee recorded the adoption and moved on to Articles 101 and 102.","The committee recommended adopting small amendments to the conservation commission's wetland protection regulations: adding \"resiliency\" to protected interests, creating a courtesy review area within 200 feet of Great Ponds, and changing certified-mail return-receipt requirements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345912,"Finance committee recommends no action on citizen warrant for teenage recreation center",1251,377360,1628550,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247900-834ca190a101f98c73dc3261a541a80e&start=377&end=1628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247900-834ca190a101f98c73dc3261a541a80e/thumbnail_377360.jpg","/articles/6345912/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Finance-committee-recommends-no-action-on-citizen-warrant-for-teenage-recreation-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345912-394ba0282ba8ab95727de459926bfad5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141359&Signature=V7ybjdtejOVIzaOTt9WmuVOY1KwrUgC8Z2BwF6CdcxbkCxbBB6w1nqUYxZkqOZ9Tbs9hT6cdNmvYKRv1wf~j6XfnCNV9f6osd5m341nOWfWXY2jSIy9yjsQKk6ywKoJGZHZ7Mtx6nRpRNmJyL7TKEazR~YZp~ypRjzYcsAaoVzFupwITXBhl~ckLOgeUnyxdhWcdTMbWtsyPd38ZpD6eeX94JzmDulGTxrN98U3UpquED5GbDCcxabf-Jj7s0TGbx-~uirBSOQrsi9mrQ8ACHGzPLTPysSYe0UJeso3f2~b6g6wimLVMF6gO27nM8LgT5CpqogwXmLUG-kBEKbYGRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sponsors and supporters of a proposed teenage recreation center presented to the committee on Feb. 6, but the committee voted to take no action on the citizen warrant article after discussing funding, nonprofit status and appropriate referral routes.

Isaiah (sponsor) spoke in favor of a new program and said he has privately invested in property and a clubhouse, is operating programs and is seeking town support to expand coaching and services for teenagers. \"I think these kids deserve a little better,\" Isaiah said. He described having invested substantial private funds in property and staff and said he was attempting to assemble grants, donations and nonprofit status to support a program.

Committee members focused on process and funding constraints. Brian (staff member) recommended discussion with the school about including a line item in the school budget and noted that the Community Resource Committee (CRC) and the town's rules for municipal funding are the usual routes for such requests. Members raised the 501(c)(3) requirement for CRC grant applications: the CRC requires an active IRS 501(c)(3) designation at the time of application, and Isaiah confirmed his nonprofit application is pending. Joanna (Finance Committee member) reported the CRC deliberated on Friday and that the item did not go into deliberation because the 501(c)(3) certificate was not active at application time; she said it was not rejected, simply not considered without the active designation.

Board and committee members also urged Isaiah to refine governance and fiscal structure for public funding. Jeremy (Finance Committee member) and others suggested a public-private partnership or a program construct that separates private business operations from a service offering that a public entity could fund. Committee members suggested the Community Foundation, fundraising capacity and CRC as paths to obtain funding; several members urged Isaiah to secure grant/fundraising leadership and an active nonprofit designation.

After discussion, the committee moved and voted to \"take no action\" on the appropriation article. The motion was recorded as moved by Chris and seconded by Jeremy; Joanna recused herself from deliberation and the vote. Roll call: Chris Aye; Peter Aye; Joe Aye; Jeremy Aye; Rob Aye; Denise Aye. The chair recorded the disposition as \"take no action.\" Isaiah was told he may still present the citizen warrant article directly to town meeting even with the committee's recommendation.

The committee offered to provide off-line guidance on structure and filing routes to increase the proposal's chances of funding via CRC or other avenues.","A citizen-sponsored warrant article seeking town appropriation for a teenage recreation center was discussed at length; the committee voted to take no action, with one member recusing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345916,"Select Board sets 2026 spending limits for town revolving funds",340,36030,376980,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247900-834ca190a101f98c73dc3261a541a80e&start=36&end=376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247900-834ca190a101f98c73dc3261a541a80e/thumbnail_36030.jpg","/articles/6345916/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Select-Board-sets-2026-spending-limits-for-town-revolving-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345916-3563495ef62de20e5e7f5ee587bd6bad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141359&Signature=Ydc~EB9s6bRzefuLRNVBIIcblYFGXB2CyfGBeft38KUwoib~y1rxB4UGINl1DtVPqICJ86pqYRA~ua~9jlNMshPTElqAnmtnVhzftTsEci0txWmrz04aEh5Q37GK-lq88f3OjeJ60661~swWdiucPxlAkRVc4IwmcaZYw~62gX~mzlcZ9l4mV~FPBrAhDEjlObfxOvc21GrvCgwW9xj3uYvHVWqC7FfPqg2XTwJEn-VtMAP4KoDJdSWATc5f-O~LLjUYWMJjp5pGuN5EBslCgFQkC0jgle9-CgsroTBQgPMCAPD~SI1ZAc61z5OfUyv7z-KMU6yBj8AOEPY-dDjL3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Select Board on Feb. 6 voted unanimously to set spending limits for town revolving funds for fiscal 2026, covering beach improvement, recreation programs, airport fuel and housing-related funds.

The motion, brought during the board's meeting on Feb. 6, sets specific annual spending caps for revolving accounts established under the town code (section 19-21). Brian (staff member), who presented the item, listed the limits: beach improvement $634,500; community recreation programming $100,000; tennis courts $100,000; conservation fund $35,000; \"Pick inspections\" salaries $223,075; seasonal food inspections $80,000; seasonal employee housing (formerly \"lifeguard housing\") $67,500; road repairs $100,000; public works housing (Hillside) $600,000; low beach housing $67,500; municipal aggregation adder $250,000; airport fuel aviation revolving fund $6,000,000; employee housing (referencing a previously approved article) and concessions spending limit $400,000.

Why it matters: the spending limits determine how much each revolving account may spend without further appropriation and identify funds the town will use for its ongoing operations and capital transitions. Brian told the board the public works housing and other housing-related spending will draw on an account balance “a little over $700,000” and that some of those monies will defray renovation and relocation costs associated with moving houses to Hillside as part of ongoing projects.

Board members asked how the airport fund operates and whether the town is exposed to fuel-price volatility. Jeremy (Select Board member) asked how the airport would increase its $6,000,000 spending limit if fuel costs spiked. Brian said Massachusetts law allows a revolving fund's spending authority to be increased during the fiscal year but any midyear increase requires approval of both the Finance Committee and the Select Board; he added that the airport's fund is separately managed by the airport under a home-rule petition and that the town does not directly manage airport fuel receipts.

The board also noted a bylaw-change item that will rename the \"lifeguard housing\" revolving account to \"seasonal employee housing\"; Brian said that change had been noted and placed on the warrant in a separate article for voters to consider. Board members confirmed the town resets spending limits annually so limits do not automatically escalate year to year.

The motion to adopt the proposed 2026 spending limits passed unanimously on a roll-call vote: Peter (Select Board member) Aye; Chris (Select Board member) Aye; Jeremy Aye; Joe Aye; Joanna Aye; Rob Aye; Denise Aye.

The board moved next to Article 30 following the vote.","The Select Board voted unanimously Feb. 6 to set 2026 spending limits for multiple town revolving funds, including beach improvement, airport fuel and employee housing; the vote also notes a bylaw name change for lifeguard housing to seasonal employee housing.","actionData","errors"]

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