The Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Chairman was absent and the Clerk asked for motion to appoint a chairman.
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To appoint Brian Schuth as chairman for this meeting.
PASSED 3-0 SCHUTH ABSTAINED
PUBLIC HEARING
EASTPORT CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
The hearing was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Those present: Julie Leppin, Kathryn Lewis, Larkin McGarvey and Brian Schuth. Mr. Small was absent. Also present, City Manager, George Finch.
Mr. Schuth said this was a public hearing to receive input on a Liquor License application for renewal for Robert Del Papa dba/The Happy Crab.
Mr. Schuth asked if there were any comments from either the audience or the council and there were none.
The hearing was declared closed at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
EASTPORT CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
SHEAD HIGH SCHOOL – 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PHASE II
The hearing was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Those present: Julie Leppin, Kathryn Lewis, Larkin McGarvey and Brian Schuth. Mr. Small was absent. Also present, George Finch, City Manager.
Present in the audience: Julia Brilliott, Jackie Battista, Marie Holmes, Diana Graettinger, Tom McLaughlin, Robert Scott, Helen Archer, Chris Sauer, Richard Klyver and Bob Judd.
The City Manager explained that this was a hearing on the Phase II CDBG grant for the waterline project being done by the Passamaquoddy Water District from Redoubt Hill to Water Street. He said that they had completed laying the new water pipes and are in the process of laying the new pavement.
He asked if there were any questions from the audience or the City Council and there were none.
The hearing was declared closed at 7:03 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
EASTPORT CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
SHEAD HIGH SCHOOL 7:00 P.M.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION GRANT/CDBG PHASE II
The hearing was called to order at 7:03 p.m. Those present: Julie Leppin, Kathryn Lewis, Larkin McGarvey and Brian Schuth. Mr. Small was absent. Also present, George Finch, City Manager.
Present in the audience: Julia Brilliott, Jackie Battista, Marie Holmes, Diana Graettinger, Tom McLaughlin, Robert Scott, Helen Archer, Chris Sauer, Richard Klyver and Bob Judd.
The City Manager explained that this hearing was to receive comments on the Downtown Revitalization project. He said that the sidewalks have been completed and that they are now working on the open space in Bank Square and there is still some work to be done at the corner of Water and Boynton Sts. by the old Newberry building. Ms. McGarvey said she would again like to voice her objection to the open space based on water runoff. Mr. Finch said that there are still some issues dealing with this but it is separate from the grant.
Mr. Schuth asked if there were any further questions or comments and there were none.
The hearing was declared closed at 7:04 p.m.
EASTPORT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
7:00 P.M. – SHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
PUBLIC PRESENTATION
Immediately following the public hearings the City Manager introduced Chris Sauer, CEO of Ocean Renewable Power Company.
Mr. Sauer gave a 45-minute presentation to the council on his renewable power project. (material attached)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:57 p.m. Those present: Julie Leppin, Kathryn Lewis, Larkin McGarvey and Brian Schuth. Also present, City Manager, George Finch.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND LEWIS
To place a short presentation by Richard Klyver on the agenda as #3A.
PASSED 4-0
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEWIS
To approve the minutes of August 14, 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
3A. RICHARD KLYVER PRESENTATION
Mr. Klyver gave the council a short presentation on an idea he has for putting bronze artwork along the seawall at no cost to the City. He showed pictures to the council of the proposed sculptures. The council agreed that Mr. Klyver be put on the agenda for the October meeting when all the council can be present.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. FINANCIAL REPORT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEPPIN
To approve the Financial Report for August 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
B. CODE ENFORCEMENT/ASSESSOR REPORT
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To accept the Code Enforcement Officer/Assessor report for August 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
C. SEWER DEPARTMENT REPORT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEPPIN
To accept the Sewer Department Report for August 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To accept the Police Department report for August 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
E. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEPPIN
To accept the Public Works Department report for August 2006 as presented.
PASSED 4-0
5. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
A. PLANNING BOARD (NO REPORT)
B. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (NO REPORT)
C. HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD (NO REPORT)
D. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
The City Manager told the council there is a Fly-In scheduled for this weekend. He also said that they have started the crack sealing on the runway.
E. HARBOR COMMITTEE (NO REPORT)
F. MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE (NO REPORT)
G. RECYCLING COMMITTEE
The manager and Ms. Leppin both said that the new group of students that are working at the Recycle Center seems to be a very committed group and that also some of the parents have been helping.
H. EASTPORT FOR PRIDE (copy of report attached)
I. SAFETY COMMITTEE (NO REPORT)
6. ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To approve the Liquor License renewal for Robert Del Papa dba/The Happy Crab.
PASSED 4-0
B. PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE/WATERLINE GRANT
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To accept the information at the Public Hearing for the Phase II Waterline Replacement CDBG Grant.
PASSED 4-0
C. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION GRANT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEPPIN
To accept the information at the Public Hearing for the Phase II CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant.
PASSED 4-0
7. PROPERTY BIDS & SALES (THERE WERE NO BIDS RECEIVED)
8. SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS (NO PUBLIC HEARINGS)
9. PERPETUAL CARE
A. ROBERT DULLNIG FAMILY BURIAL LOT
MOTION MCGARVEY SECOND LEPPIN
To accept into perpetual care $225.00 for the Robert Dullnig family burial lot Bayside West Lot#50EA.
PASSED 4-0
B. JOSEPH & REBECCA SULLIVAN FAMILY BURIAL LOT
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To accept into perpetual care $225.00 for the Joseph & Rebecca Sullivan family burial lot at Hillside East, Capen Ext., Lot#174B.
PASSED 4-0
10. ELECTION UPDATE
The manger told the council that the nomination papers for the City Offices were available on the 7th of September. And have to be back in the Clerk’s office by 4:00 p.m. on September 22nd. At this time only one person has come in to take out papers for Port Authority.
11. HYDRO POWER
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To authorize the City Manager to sign, on behalf of the City Council, a memo of understanding, upon approval from the Council, to be forwarded to FERC concerning ORPC.
PASSED 4-0
12. LNG UPDATE
The City Manager said that he has nothing new on LNG at this time.
13. CITY MANAGER ISSUES
A. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE
The manager said the waterline work is completed from Redoubt Hill into Water Street. The pavement is being done. He said he would appeal to the MDOT in January that this has been the third time that the State has put off paving the road from Redoubt Hill into town.
B. DOWNTOWN PROJECT
The manager said the Downtown waterline replacement would begin tomorrow. They will be cutting the road all at one time in order not to delay the project.
C. AIRPORT FLY IN
The manager said there is a Fly in scheduled for this coming weekend. He said he hoped it would be a successful event.
14. OPEN FORUM
Ms. Leppin commended the City Hall staff on how they handle the customers.
Jackie Battista asked about the detour for the construction on her street. She said there is a problem with speeding and people not stopping at the stop sign in front of her house. Mr. Finch will be meeting with the construction crew in the morning and will address these things.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND LEWIS
To go into executive session to discuss 2 legal issues. Under MRSA section 405§(6)(F).
PASSED 4-0 TIME 9:13 P.M.
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To come out of executive session.
PASSED 4-0 TIME 9:30 P.M.
NO ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS.
16. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION LEPPIN SECOND MCGARVEY
To adjourn.
PASSED 4-0 TIME 9:35 P.M.
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