Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Agenda
Regular Meeting
December 14, 2009
Location: Meeting Room, Town Office, Northeast Harbor
I Call to order at 6:30 pm
II Minutes
A Approve meeting minutes of October 30, 2009, November 11, 1009, November 16, 2009 and December 1, 2009.
III Appointments
A Approve appointment of Kay Graves to Warrant Committee.
B Approve appointment of Izaak Giberson to Recycling Committee.
C Confirm appointment of Kenneth P. Mitchell as Police Patrol Officer, effective December 28, 2009 at hourly rate of $19.25, increasing to $20.21 after successful completion of six-month probationary period.
D Confirm appointment of Brian D. McGinley as Police Patrol Officer, effective December 28, 2009 at hourly rate of $17.06, increasing to $17.91 after successful completion of six-month probationary period.
E Accept with regret resignation of Thomas G. Richardson from Warrant Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals effective November 3, 2009.
F Accept resignation of part-time Patrol Officer Troy B. Richardson, effective November 23, 2009.
IV Consent Agenda and Communications
A Acknowledge receipt of Special Town Meeting Minutes, informational only, no action required.
B Acknowledge note of appreciation from Island Connections for donation.
C Acknowledge receipt of letter of appreciation from Maine Sea Coast Mission for contribution to Campfire Coalition.
D Acknowledge receipt of letters of appreciation from Mount Desert Island Skatepark Association.
E Acknowledge receipt of monthly department reports, Code Enforcement, Police, Fire, Town Clerk, Public Works, Wastewater and Assessing, and Harbors.
F Acknowledge notice of Municipal Review Committee December 9, 2009 Annual Meeting and Special Meeting of Board of Directors.
G Acknowledge receipt of Olver Associates weekly construction summary for Somesville WWTP Upgrade for week of November 13, 2009.
H Acknowledge receipt of monthly financials, Revenue/Expense Report and General Ledger for the period ending November 30, 2009.
V Selectmen’s Reports
VI Old Business
A Review Finance Director report on Reserve activity and balances.
B Review proposed Ethics Policy Ordinance for adoption at Town Meeting.
C Review proposed Flu Policy for municipal employees.
D Approve Town Manager salary increase to $1,610.60; 3.0%, consistent with Town Merit Pay Plan.
VII New Business
A Approve acceptance of gift of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) from Mount Desert Fire and Rescue Association for use at Northeast Harbor Marina
B Approve Town Office closure at 1:00 PM on December 24, 2009.
VIII General Issues
A Summary of Police Chief Willis’ invitation and trip to International Association of Police Chiefs focus group meeting in Dallas Texas.
IX Committee Reports
A Public Protection Committee meeting minutes.
B Public Protection Committee “Second Interim Report” of options for resolving Public Safety deficiencies.
C Public Protection Committee Recommendation FAQ.
X Treasurer’s Warrants
A Approve Treasurer’s Warrant #35 for $7,297.81; #37 for $150,948.00; #38 for $381,064.14, and #39 for $71,626.92.
XI Executive Session
A None
Adjournment. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, December 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Town Office Meeting Room, Northeast Harbor.
* CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine, and therefore, will not be allotted Selectmen discussion time on the agenda. The items may be passed by the Selectmen in one blanket motion. Any Board member may remove an item from the “Consent” portion of the agenda for discussion or questions by requesting such action prior to consideration of that portion of the agenda.)
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