Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 4, 2016
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Meeting Room, Town Hall, Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Those present included: Chairman John Macauley, Selectmen Matt Hart, Martha Dudman, Tom Richardson, and Dennis Shubert. Town Manager Durlin Lunt, Treasurer Kathi Mahar, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Harbormaster John Lemoine, Fire Chief Mike Bender, Town Clerk Claire Woolfolk, and Recording Secretary Heidi Smallidge, and members of the public.
- Call to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Macauley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
- Executive Session
- Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6) (A) review request from employee for leave without pay
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Chairman Macauley seconding, to go into Executive Session. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: At 6:14 Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to leave Executive Session. Motion approved 5-0.
- Request from employee for leave without pay, action if necessary
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to grant requested leave as discussed, for a length of 13 weeks. Motion approved 5-0.
- Liquor License Application from Katelyn Buell d/b/a The Fork & Table (Tasteful Tides LLC) 102 Main Street, Northeast Harbor
Chairman Macauley opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Buell gave a short description of her plans. There were no comments from the public. The Public Hearing was closed.
V. Minutes
- Approval of Minutes from March 28, 2016 meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the Minutes as amended by the Board. Motion approved 5-0.
Selectman Shubert requested that an Agenda Item be taken out of order and New Business Item A be addressed next.
- Appointments/Recognitions/Resignations
- Appointment Bi-Annual Election Clerks under Title 21-A, MRSA, Section 503
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the slate of appointments as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Appoint Ballot Clerks under Title 30-A, MRSA, Section 2528 for May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the slate of appointments as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Confirm Appointment of Joelle Nolan for Historical Preservation Special Project at $25.00/hr
Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the appointment as presented.
Town Manager Durlin Lunt noted the motion should reflect the money is coming from account 1220200-57800, and not it is to exceed $4683.00.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the appointment as amended. Motion approved 5-0.
- Confirm Appointment of Joelle Nolan as Temporary Fill-in during Clerks Absence at $25.00/hr.
Town Manager Lunt pointed out the money would come out of the Town Clerk line item, as the original plan had been to hire a part-time clerk, and the money was put in the budget for that purpose. Town Manager Lunt would like to move $15,000.00 from the Town Clerk line item 1220200-51100 to the Office Clerk line item 1220110-51140.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the budget change as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
Discussion ensued regarding moving the money from the Town Clerk Line Item. Selectman Richardson voiced concern that the Board did not have time to review this move.
In an effort to clarify the motions, Selectman Dudman withdrew her earlier motion.
MOTION: Selectman Hart moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to move $15,000.00 from the Town Clerk line item 1220200-51100 to the Office Clerk line item 1220110-51140. Motion approved 4-1 (Richardson opposed).
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Hart seconding to confirm the appointment of Joelle Nolan as Temporary Fill-in during the Clerk’s Absence at $25.00 an hour. Motion approved 5-0.
- Authorization for Continued Employment of Part-Time Firefighter Kody Croan at $17.00/hr
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the continued employment of part-time firefighter Kody Croan as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Authorization of James “Rick” Moores as Seasonal Marina Office Manager at $18.00/hr
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to approve the authorization as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
VII. Consent Agenda
- MRC Update
- Hancock County Commissioners Meeting Minutes March 8, 2016
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
VIII. Selectmen’s Report
Chairman Macauley reported that a complaint had been received about a sinking stormdrain cover at the end of Wall St. Public Works Director Tony Smith stated he would inform the Department of Transportation.
A resident contacted Chairman Macauley to request that trout be added to the fire pond in Otter Creek. Town Manager Lunt pointed out that wild eastern brook trout were already in the pond. The Town can file a stocking application, however Mr. Lunt felt it was unlikely introducing a new species would be approved by the Dept. of Inland Fisheries. It was noted the pond is on private property.
Selectman Hart was approached by pickleball players, requesting pickleball lines be painted on the Northeast Harbor tennis courts. Those requesting the lines may be willing to help with labor or cost.
Discussion ensued regarding the audit. Selectman Dudman hoped the audit would be available by the next meeting. Treasurer Kathy Mahar reported the audit had been finished that day. It would be presented to the Board before the Town Meeting.
IX. Old Business
- Finalize and Sign Warrant for Annual Town Meeting May 2 & 3, 2016
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to approve the finalization for signing as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Approval of Richardson & Associates Landscape Contract for the Northeast Harbor Village Center Plan and Authorize Signing
It was noted there was a plan and it was covered by the budget.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the contract as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Public Space Special Event Application AMENDMENT: Northeast Harbor Marina Green/Northeast Harbor Sailing School (July 11, 12, & 13, 2016) to add Viewing of Documentary Film the Evening of July 12
Chairman Macauley inquired about parking. Town Manager Lunt noted the application does not mention parking. A representative of the sailing school stated they would like 12 parking spaces reserved for three days near the Kimball Terrace Inn. Discussion ensued regarding the question of parking. It was agreed to address parking at a later date. It was suggested that perhaps the sailing school could talk with the police department about their options.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Richardson seconding, to approve the viewing of the documentary film and the use of the Town equipment as requested. Motion approved 5-0.
No action was taken on the question of reserving parking.
X. New Business
- Approve Liquor License Application from Katelyn Buell d/b/a The Fork & Table (Tasteful Tides LLC) 102 Main Street, Northeast Harbor
MOTION: Selectman Hart moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to approve the liquor license as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Municipal Officer’s Certifications of Official Text of Proposed Ordinances and Amendments:
- Alewife Ordinance
- Amendments to the Floodplain Management Ordinance
- Amendments to the Town of Mount Desert Land Use Zoning Ordinance
- Amendments to the Town of Mount Desert Planning Board Ordinance
- Amendments to the Town of Mount Desert Reorganization of the Zoning Board of Appeals Ordinance
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Dudman seconding, to sign all amendments.
Motion approved 5-0.
- Approval for the MDES Grade 8 to Sell Dessert Plates at $5.00 each Prior to the Annual Town Meeting
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve the request as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Public Space Special Event Application: Annual Memorial Day Community BBQ/Neighborhood House; Northeast Harbor Village Green
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Richardson seconding, to approve the application as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
- Support for Somesville Village Improvement Signs
Public Works Director Smith noted where the signs would be located.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, with Selectman Richardson seconding, to approve the sign location as proposed. Motion approved 5-0.
- Such other business as may be legally conducted
There was no other business.
XI. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve & Sign Treasurer’s Warrant AP 1664 in the amount of $130,924.26
B. Approve Signed Treasurer’s Payroll, State Fees, & PR Benefit Warrants AP1662, AP1663, PR1639, and PR1640 in amount of $1933.81, $9421.50, $47,145.91, and $41,702.20, respectively
C. Acknowledge Treasurer’s School Board AP/Payroll Warrant(s) 20 in the amount of $153,486.67
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve Items A. and B. of the Treasurer’s Warrants. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Selectman Richardson moved, with Selectman Hart seconding, to approve Item C. of the Treasurer’s Warrants. Motion approved 4-0-1 (Macauley in Abstention)
VI. Adjournment
MOTION: Selectman Hart moved, seconded by Selectman Richardson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew J. Hart, Secretary
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