PUBLIC HEARING
EASTPORT CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006
ROW ABANDONMENT
WOODMAN PLACE
The hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present were: Kathryn Lewis, Larkin McGarvey and Chairman, Earl Small. Those absent, Julie Leppin and Brian Schuth. Also present, City Manager, George Finch.
The Chairman asked the Manager to explain to the public what the hearing was concerning.
Mr. Finch said there had been a request from Aaron Given that lives at the end of Woodman Place for the City to abandon the very end of Woodman Place as it runs through his property and the City has not used or maintained that portion for many years.
The Chairman asked if there were any comments from either the council or the audience and there were none.
The hearing was declared closed at 7:01 p.m.
EASTPORT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006
7:00 P.M. – SHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 directly following the public hearing. Those present: Kathryn Lewis, Larkin McGarvey and Chairman, Earl Small. Council members absent, Julie Leppin and Brain Schuth. Also present, City Manager, George Finch.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEWIS
To approve the minutes of June 12, 2006 as presented.
PASSED 5-0
COUNCILMAN SCHUTH CAME IN AT 7:05 P.M.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. FINANCIAL REPORT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEWIS
To approve the Financial Report for June 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
B. CODE ENFORCEMENT/ASSESSOR REPORT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND SCHUTH
To approve the Code Enforcement/Assessor Report for June 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
C. SEWER OPERATIONS REPORT
MOTION SCHUTH SECOND MCGARVEY
To approve the Sewer Operations Report for June 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
MOTION SCHUTH SECOND MCGARVEY
To commit the 3rd quarter sewer fees to the City Treasurer, Muriel Randall in the amount of $66,763.74.
PASSED 4-0
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND SCHUTH
To approve the Police Department Report for June 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
E. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MOTION SCHUTH SECOND MCGARVEY
To approve the Public Works Department Report for June 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
5. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A. PLANNING BOARD (NO REPORT)
B. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (NO REPORT)
C. HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD (NO REPORT)
D. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Finch said that the committee met with MDOT FAA to draw up a 5-year plan for the airport.
He said the dedication of Flagg Field went well and all the Flagg family gave their sincere thank you to the committee and to the City.
E. HARBOR COMMITTEE
Mr. Finch said that things were going well and the floats were put out in June. He said they are working on negotiating a lease for the Haley/Matthew to use the fish pier until the pier behind the Waco Diner is finished.
F. MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE
The Clerk told the Council that the Commercial Diggers have completed their Conservation Time and are starting to purchase their licenses for the fiscal year 07.
G. RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Mr. Finch told the council that the new group of students had started at the Recycle Center and they seem to be working out well.
H. EASTPORT FOR PRIDE (NO REPORT)
6. ACTION OF PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION SCHUTH SECOND MCGARVEY
To note abandonment of the Right of Way at Woodman Place.
PASSED 4-0
7. FYO7 TAX INTEREST
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND SCHUTH
To set the date that interest begins for FY07 taxes as November 1st, 2006.
PASSED 4-0
8. PROPERTY BIDS AND SALES
No bids were received on any property.
9. LNG UPDATE
Mr. Finch said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will be doing a site visit on July 13th at 9:00 a.m. they will meet at the Quoddy Bay LLC parking lot in Perry.
And on July 12th Port Safety Committee will be doing a tour of the Bay.
10. SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS
No hearings to schedule.
11. CITY MANAGER ISSUES
A. REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
The manager told the council that the projects had stopped for the 4th of July holiday. He also said that money had been transferred to a special account for the water line project.
B. 4TH OF JULY/OLD HOME WEEK
Mr. Finch said that the 4th of July celebration was very successful. He said that there were 218 sailors from the USS Porter in the parade. He said on behalf of the City he would like to thank, Roland Mitchell, Barbara DeWitt and all of the 4th of July Committee for another great year.
C. MARION TRANSFER STATION
Mr. Finch said there would be a meeting of the Marion Transfer Station tomorrow that he will be attending.
D. DEEP COVE PICNIC AREA
Mr. Finch said there have been some people tenting at the Picnic Area. He said that he believes that we are in violation by letting them stay there, as there are no water or bathroom facilities. He will check into it.
E. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SALMON DAYS
MOTION SCHUTH SECOND MCGARVEY
To approve a one event Liquor License, for the Chamber of Commerce for the Salmon Festival on September 8th, 9th & 10th.
PASSED 4-0
12. OPEN FORUM
Councilperson Lewis said she had a complaint about the handi-cap parking areas downtown not being properly marked.
Mr. Finch said they are waiting until the downtown project is completed and the water line project is completed before re-painting any of the lines.
Ms. Lewis also said that she had complaints about people falling on the sidewalks.
Eleanor Norton asked the council about re-establishing the Downtown Safety Committee. She said there have been skateboarders on Water St. again and that she had reported it to the Police Chief. The council agreed that if Mrs. Norton wanted to get the committee going again, it would be fine with them.
Jackie Battista told the council that there would be fliers out soon for the Salmon Festival.
Mrs. Leppin came in at 7:57 p.m.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There were no items for discussion in executive session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION SCHUTH SECOND MCGARVEY
To adjourn.
PASSED 5-0
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