Chilmark Board of Selectmen December 22, 2015 Meeting Minutes
Visioning Session for Menemsha Comfort Station
Present: Chairman Jonathan Mayhew, Warren Doty, Bill Rossi, Tim Carroll, Bill Veno, John Smith, Seth Karlinsky, Jane Slater, Harriet Otteson, Barbara Armstrong and videographer from MVTV.
At 6:00 PM Chairman Mayhew called meeting to order in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.
Chairman Mayhew said while they wait for public to show up for visioning session they would take care of some other items.
DAS:
Chairman Mayhew said the Selectmen have reviewed proposal from American Tower to put a splice box on the Distributed Antennae System node poles. Mr. Rossi moved to approve this plan. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Visioning for Menemsha Comfort Station:
Bill Veno who is a senior planner on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission introduced himself and will be moderator of the visioning.
Mr. Carroll gave a recap of the existing comfort station facility:
- Woman’s and Men’s sides
- Indoor showers / one for each side
- 3 toilets each side (1 each side is handicap access) with hand washing sink
- Baby changing station each side
Discussion turned to the type of services that are wanted.
Mr. Karlinsky said folks have been asking for more showers, outdoor showers too. Mr. Doty recommended a rinse station outside. Mr. Doty recommended 4 toilets in Women’s side. Men’s side could use 2 urinals and 2 toilets.
Mrs. Slater asked when the heaviest usage was. Mr. Karlinsky said there are lines noon time, 4:00 PM, and sunset.
An adult changing room was recommended. Mr. Karlinsky recommended a unisex outdoor shower. Another suggestion is exterior rinsing station / changing. Reconfigurations were discussed.
Mr. Smith asked if there was an interest in water management (treatment) as that is his specialty.
Discussion about the number of septic pump out took place. Mrs. Armstrong requested the planners consider keeping the same footprint and building size. Mr. Doty said a plumber’s recommendation is to have the plumbing not embedded in the slab as it is now.
Ms. Otteson recommended more signage for restrooms. Portable toilet stations were recommended for the area near the Homeport as it is a long walk to the comfort station. Ms. Slater recommended an attendant at the station. Extensive discussion and ideas were exchanged.
Mr. Veno gave a wrap-up of topics to consider and include in the plans for the comfort station. Selectmen thanked Mr. Veno for his time and look forward to the next visioning session for the walkway and parking plans for Menemsha. Mr. Carroll recommended attending the next visionary planning for the parking / traffic and pedestrian for Menemsha scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Conservation Commission:
The Selectmen have received a written request to appoint Russell Maloney as an alternate to the Chilmark Conservation Commission. One of the ConCom members has notified the Commission that he would not be available for meetings this winter. Mr. Doty moved to appoint
Mr. Maloney as an alternate on the ConCom. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Dredging Update:
Mr. Carroll reported that the late start to the dredging project may facilitate the need for the project to be 24 / 7 till the end of January. Mr. Carroll said that Mr. Hodgkinson has put in a request for 3,000 cubic yards of spoils (sand) from the dredging. Mr. Carroll asked where the spoils would be stored. Mr. Carroll recommended dredging onto the Menemsha Beach (to dewater). Mr. Doty requested possibly storing directly in Squibnocket or behind the Comfort Station.
Mr. Rossi moved to follow through with getting 3,000 cubic yards of sand for future use on the Squibnocket project. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Public Safety Building / Consultant Update:
Mr. Carroll gave an update of the schedule for the Public Safety Building Consultant. Mr. Carroll said the consultant David Ross will arrive on January 4, 2016 will conduct onsite review and meet with departments completing the island visit on the 6th of January.
At 7:30 PM Mr. Doty moved to adjourn. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 1/5/2016
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