Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2013
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Meeting Room, Town Hall, Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Those present included: Chairman Tom Richardson; Selectmen Martha Dudman, John Macauley, Rick Mooers and Dennis Shubert; staff members Town Manager Durlin Lunt, Treasurer Kathi Mahar, Assessor Kyle Avila, Fire Chief Mike Bender, Police Chief Jim Willis, Harbormaster Shawn Murphy, Public Works Director Tony Smith, and Town Clerk/Recording Secretary Joelle Nolan; and members of the public.
I. Call to order at 6:30 p.m.
Chairman Richardson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley to take agenda item VI. Old Business B. Jordan Pond Road Discussion out of order. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
VI. Old Business
B. Jordan Pond Road, discussion
Chairman Richardson reviewed the prior Board of Selectmen action. Many residents from Jordan Pond Road and Seal Harbor were present along with residents and business owners from Northeast Harbor. Chairman Richardson opened the floor for discussion with the request that comments be brief and to the point. He explained that the current status allows for only authorized vehicles, such as service vehicles for Acadia Corp, the Water District, Greenrock, and emergency vehicles, to pass through the blocked north end of Jordan Pond Road which accesses the Park.
Although the focus of the people in favor of not limiting traffic on Jordan Pond Road was about the Island Explorer bus and the economic impact to Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor businesses, some residents also spoke to the inconvenience of not having direct access to the Park.
Those opposed to through traffic on the Jordan Pond Road spoke to the apparent disregard of the Park to the safety of the residents; the impact to the safety and well-being of the residents from 39 daily bus trips by the Island Explorer and increased traffic from the closure of the Stanley Brook Road.
Paul Murphy, from Downeast Transportation/Island Explorer, stated that he takes no position on the issue; however, he is confident the buses can operate safely on Jordan Pond Road. The drivers are well trained, the buses fully maintained, and operate in much more congested areas and less safe environments.
Further discussion included what will constitute authorized vehicles (why some delivery trucks and not others), how the permitting process will work, and how the reduced bus schedule would impede the revitalization efforts,
Chief Willis pointed out that Jordan Pond Road will not be closed. The north end, at the entrance to the Park, will be blocked; vehicles can drive up the road, turn around and return. There will be signage.
Board discussion included Selectman Mooers’ concerns about safety; Selectman Dudman’s concession, from her earlier wish to keep the road entirely open, to being in favor of allowing the bus to travel Jordan Pond Road; Selectman Macauley’s statement to stick with the original compromise and leave the road open to the bus; and Selectman Shubert’s thought that no one wins completely, however, he agreed the road should not be open to through traffic, but the bus should be allowed to travel Jordan Pond Road. Chairman Richardson characterized his position as slightly changed. Although he is still not in favor of opening the road to general traffic, he could agree to adding the buses to the authorized vehicle list. It was clarified that the bus route change is only for the days that Stanley Brook Road is
closed.
MOTION: Chairman Richardson moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to include the Island Explorer buses as authorized vehicles to travel the Jordan Pond Road, Seal Harbor and that the buses be allowed to pass through the barricaded entrance to Acadia National Park. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to take agenda item VI. Old Business A. Noel Musson - LUZO Review Advisory Group Update and Special Town Meeting Discussion out of order. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
A. Noel Musson - LUZO Review Advisory Group update and Special Town Meeting discussion
Mr. Musson was present with updates to the proposed Quarrying Ordinance and amendments to the LUZO. He also reviewed a tentative timeline for a Special Town Meeting to address these items based on both an Open Floor Meeting and a Referendum Election. The current moratorium expires August 3, 2013.
Mr. Musson explained the proposed new ordinance specifically addresses quarrying and removes quarrying from the LUZO. The proposed ordinance also adds performance standards dealing with such issues as noise and buffering, a licensing process, as well as a permit that is reviewed annually. Selectman Mooers commented that the Group very deliberately removed references to mineral extraction from the proposed ordinance because it is already addressed in the current LUZO.
Chairman Richardson clarified that the Special Town Meeting will address a proposed Quarrying Ordinance and changes to the current Land Use Zoning Ordinance. The question was raised what would happen if the Quarrying Ordinance is defeated. Mr. Musson explained the Group is trying to address that potential dilemma. Chairman Richardson was adamant that we not be left with inconsistencies, and encouraged the Group to take more time if needed. He suggested they not push for a Special Town Meeting date of June 27 if more time would be beneficial.
Mr. Musson asked if the Board had a preference as to the type of meeting: open floor versus referendum election. Board discussed and agreed an open floor meeting was the best option.
MOTION: Chairman Richardson moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to have the Special Town Meeting that addressed the proposed Quarry Ordinance and amendments to the LUZO be an open floor town meeting process not a referendum election. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
II. Minutes
A. Approval of minutes from January 28, 2013 meeting
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to approve the minutes from January 28, 2013 meeting. The vote was in favor, 3-0-2, with Selectmen Macauley and Shubert abstaining due to their absence from the meeting.
B. Approval of minutes from March 4, 2013 meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to approve the minutes from March 4, 2013 meeting. The vote was in favor, 5-0.
C. Approval of minutes from March 8, 2013 meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, to approve the minutes from March 8, 2013 meeting. The vote was in favor, 3-0-2, with Selectmen Dudman and Mooers abstaining due to their absence from the meeting.
III. Appointments & Recognitions
None presented
IV. Consent Agenda (These items are considered routine, and therefore, may be passed by the Selectmen in one blanket motion. Board members may remove any item for discussion by requesting such action prior to consideration of that portion of the agenda.)
A. Department Reports: Fire,
B. Marine Management Committee Minutes February 12, 2013
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to acknowledge receipt of Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
V. New Business
A. Liquor License Renewal Application Winter Spring, Inc dba Colonel’s Restaurant
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to approve the Liquor License Renewal Application from Winter Spring, Inc dba Colonel’s Restaurant. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
B. Ticket Booth Agreement, Proposed Revisions from Marine Management Committee
Harbormaster Murphy explained that the Ticket Booth Cooperative has been dissolved. The Marine Management Committee has proposed that any leases for the upcoming season be with the individual ticket booth users and that the fee for each user be $850.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, to accept the following proposed changes to the “Ticket Booth Agreement”: any language that refers to the “Ticket Booth Cooperative” be replaced with the individual ticket booth user and the annual fee be $850. The vote was in favor, 5-0.
C. Holder Sidewalk Plow, Authorization to Sell
Selectman Mooers suggested since the sidewalk plow is worth over $5,000 it should go to bid, and be advertised. Public Works Director Smith replied yes, however, there is no written policy and this offer is very good.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to authorize the sale of the 2003 Holder sidewalk plow to the Town of Blue Hill in the amount of $10,000. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
D. Northeast Harbor Marina Surveillance System, proposal
Harbormaster Murphy referred to his memo dated March 13, 2013. The current system is outdated and in need of upgrading. Police Chief Willis introduced him to Security Solutions who comes highly recommend by Bob Bickmore our IT consultant.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to authorize the expenditure of $6,084 from Marina CIP reserve account #20-24120-60 to replace the surveillance system at the Northeast Harbor Marina. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
E. Such other business as may be legally conducted
Public Works Director Smith asked that the motion regarding the sale of the Sidewalk Plow be withdrawn. According to the most recent Annual Town Meeting Warrant, there is an article that requires property with a value of ten thousand dollars or less be disposed of by public bid. He will bid out and come back to the Board with the results.
Selectman Shubert withdrew his motion and Selectman Macauley withdrew his second.
VI. Old Business, continued
C. Budget Review, continued Review and approval
Board reviewed the Comparison of Appropriations Worksheet dated March 18, 2013.
Chairman Richardson noted 102-01 Governing Bod/Legislative needs to be increased to $38,025, making a new department total of $1,061,075, due to the increase in Selectmen’s salaries.
Health & Welfare remains at $6,000; Public safety remains the same at $1,941,911; Public Works remains the same at $3,350,283; Culture and Recreation remains the same at $171,650; Economic Development Consultant is included at $25,000; Debt increases to $1,406,976.75 to include some of the NEH Wastewater Treatment upgrade expenses; Public Agencies and Rural Wastewater Support Program remain at $240,744; County Assessment remains $796,168; and the Schools remain $5,820,349. These result in a 6.93% increase over last year’s expenses. No changes to Revenue.
Chairman Richardson initiated a discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). It was explained when the CIP was originally created the numbers were very high because we were catching up. Pieces of equipment that should have been accumulating dollars over a number of years were included at the current percentage. To fully fund the CIP at its inception would have been prohibitively expensive. In some instances, we are still catching up.
Selectman Shubert proposed, as a one-time event, bringing enough dollars in from the capital gains reserve to fund the reserves without raising taxes. A lengthy discussion ensued resulting in the following:
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to add an article to the 2013 Annual Town Meeting Warrant recommending the transfer of $300,000 from capital gains reserve to offset taxes. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
D. Warrant Review and Approval
Board reviewed the draft warrant dated March 15, 2013 and voted as follows:
Article 3. To see if non-voters shall be allowed, when recognized, to speak during the 2013 Annual Town Meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 3 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 4. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to approve an expenditure of $500 from the Animal Welfare Account to Acadia Veterinary Hospital as a donation for the benefit of the Town of Mount Desert Feral Cat Program.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 4 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 5. Shall an ordinance entitled “Town of Mount Desert Alewife Ordinance” be enacted? The ordinance reads, in its entirety, “Regulations for the taking of alewives and blue back herring shall be as follows: For the year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 there shall be no taking of Alewives and Blue Back Herring in the Town of Mount Desert.”
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 5 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 6. Shall the following amendment to the Town of Mount Desert Public Right-of-Way Opening Ordinance be enacted? Title is amended to read “Town of Mount Desert Public Right-of-Way Opening Ordinance”
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 6 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 7. Shall the following amendment to the Town of Mount Desert Public Right-of-Way [Opening] Ordinance be enacted? Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Purpose is amended to read “This Ordinance has been enacted by the Town of Mount Desert to regulate the use of public rights-of-way in the interest of public safety and convenience, and to protect public infrastructure. It is applicable under the terms of a Right of Way Opening Permit issued for an intended use; it is also applicable in the absence of Right of Way Opening Permit regardless if one is required or not for an intended use
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 7 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 8. Shall the following amendment to the Town of Mount Desert Right-of-Way [Opening] Ordinance be enacted? Section VI. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8. If the repair is made using handwork: a) Two 1.5 inch (1.5”) layers of 9.5mm coarse hot mix for a total thickness of three-inches (3”). E.g. the mix must be placed in two layers.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 8 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 9. Shall an ordinance entitled “May 6 & & , 2013 Amendments to the Town of Mount Desert Shellfish Conservation Ordinance” be enacted?
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 9 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 10. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept Conditional Gifts (MRSA 30-A, §5654), Unconditional Gifts (MRSA 30-A §5655), equipment, proceeds from sale of fire equipment or funds on behalf of the Municipal Fire Department. It is understood that any funds received will be placed in the Fire Equipment Reserve Fund.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 10 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 11. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease the so-called "training room" at the Seal Harbor Fire Station to the Lurvey Wright American Legion Post No. 103 for a term of one (1) year under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen, in its sole discretion, deems to be in the best interests of the Town.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 11 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 12. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease a portion of the so-called Visitor Center at the Northeast Harbor Marina to the authorized Ticket Booth operators for a term of one (1) year under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen, in its sole discretion, deems to be in the best interests of the Town.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 12 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 13. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, to lease a portion of the so-called Visitor Center at the Northeast Harbor Marina to the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce for a term of one (1) year under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen, in its sole discretion, deems to be in the best interests of the Town.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 13 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 14. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will authorize the Board of Selectmen, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Neighborhood House Club, Inc. for management and maintenance of the municipal swimming pool, under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen, in its sole discretion, deems to be in the best interests of the Town.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 14 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 15. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert (henceforth referred to as “Town”) will authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an easement agreement and easement deed with the Mount Desert Island historical Society (henceforth referred to as “Society”) under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen, in their sole discretion, deem to be in the best interest of the Town for work to correct dangerous road/surface drainage conditions at beginning of Oak Hill Road affecting Society property located in Somesville shown on Tax Map 21 Lot 007 at the intersection of State Route 102 and the Oak Hill Road, said work being the construction by the Town of a drainage pipe having a point of beginning in the Oak Hill Road then proceeding across and ending on Society
property and, in compensation for this easement agreement being accepted and granted by the Society, the Town will construct a sanitary sewer connection from the public sewer main located in the Oak Hill Road to an area adjacent to the Society’s building at no cost to the Society. Copies of the Draft Easement and Deed are on file with the Town Clerk.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 15 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 16. Shall the Town of Mount Desert appropriate and authorize the Municipal Officers of the Town to borrow not more than $4,955,950.00 to finance the comprehensive refit and upgrade of the Northeast Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant and equipment located at 18 Sinclair Road, Northeast Harbor, Maine (the “Project”); to accept, appropriate and expend state, federal and other grant funds if any are available for the Project; and further authorize the Municipal Officers to issue bonds and/or notes of the Town, which may be callable, execute any and all contracts and documents and do any and all things necessary or convenient to borrow the necessary funds and accomplish the Project.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT - TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT
1. Total Town Indebtedness
A. Bonds outstanding and unpaid: $13,392,254.00
B. Bonds authorized and unissued: $ 0.00
C. Bonds to be issued under this Town Meeting Article $ 4,955,950.00
D. Interest $ 152,546.00
E. Costs $ 404,103.00
TOTAL $18,904,853.00
2. Costs
At an estimated interest rate of .36% for a term of 20 years, the estimated costs of this bond issue will be:
Principal $4,955,950.00
Interest $ 152,546.00
Costs $ 404,103.00
Total Debt Service $5,512,599.00
3. Validity
The validity of the bonds is not affected by any errors in the above estimates. If the actual amount of the total debt service for the bond issue varies from the estimate, the ratification by the voters is nevertheless conclusive and the validity of the bond issue is not affected by reason of the variance.
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Treasurer, Town of Mount Desert, Maine
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 16 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 17. Shall the Town of Mount Desert appropriate and authorize the Municipal Officers of the Town to borrow not more than $2,352,115.00 to finance the demolition of the Municipal Garage and construction and equipping of a new garage located at 307 Sargeant Drive, Northeast Harbor, Maine (the “Project”); and further authorize the Municipal Officers to issue bonds and/or notes of the Town, which may be callable, execute any and all contracts and documents and do any and all things necessary or convenient to borrow the necessary funds and accomplish the Project.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT - TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT
1. Total Town Indebtedness
A. Bonds outstanding and unpaid: $13,392,254.00
B. Bonds authorized and unissued: $ 0.00
C. Bonds to be issued under this Town Meeting Article $ 2,352,115.00
D. Interest $ 516,877.00
TOTAL $16,261,246.00
2. Costs
At an estimated interest rate of .2.93% for a term of 15 years, the estimated costs of this bond issue will be:
Principal $2,352,115.00
Interest $ 516,877.00
Total Debt Service $2,868,992.00
3. Validity
The validity of the bonds is not affected by any errors in the above estimates. If the actual amount of the total debt service for the bond issue varies from the estimate, the ratification by the voters is nevertheless conclusive and the validity of the bond issue is not affected by reason of the variance.
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Treasurer, Town of Mount Desert, Maine
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 17 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 18. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and expend on behalf of the Town additional state, federal and other funds (including unconditional gifts of money) received during the fiscal year 2013 - 2014 for Town purposes, provided that such additional funds do not require expenditure of local funds not previously appropriated.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 18 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 19. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to approve July 1, each year, as the date on which all taxes shall be due and payable providing that all unpaid taxes on September 1 of each year shall be charged interest at an annual rate of 7% (percent) per year. (Tax Club members are exempt within the terms and conditions of the Town’s Tax Club Agreement.)
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 19 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 20. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Tax Collector to enter into a standard “tax club” agreement with taxpayers whereby: (1) the taxpayer agrees to pay specified monthly payments to the Town based on the taxpayer’s estimated and actual tax obligation for current year property taxes; (2) the Town agrees to waive interest on timely payments; (3) the Town authorizes the Tax Collector to accept payment of taxes prior to commitment of taxes; (4) the agreement automatically terminates if two consecutive payments are missed and the taxpayer thereupon becomes subject to the same due date and interest rate as other, nonparticipating taxpayers; (5) only taxpayers who are current on their property tax obligations may participate; and (6) interested
taxpayers must sign up for participation by the date shown on the application, to be determined by the Tax Collector.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 20 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 21. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Tax Collector to accept pre-payment of property taxes, with no interest to be paid on same.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 21 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 22. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to set the interest rate to be paid by the Town for abated taxes that have been paid at the rate of 3% (percent) per year.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 22 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 23. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and/or appropriate to pay overpayment of taxes (due to abatement) and applicable interest granted during this fiscal year.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends appropriation for abatement expenses from overlay regarding Article 23 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 24. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose by public bid of Town-owned property, other than real property, with a value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or less under such terms and conditions as it deems advisable.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 24 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 25. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell at public auction or by advertised sealed bid, and to convey titles obtained under tax deeds and under deeds of conveyance to the Inhabitants of the Town any land and/or buildings, including trailers, in lieu of payment of taxes except that the Selectmen have the power to authorize redemption.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 25 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 26. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to contract for services, in amounts not to exceed appropriation for same, under such terms and conditions as it deems advisable.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 26 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 27. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to establish the annual compensation for Selectmen services at $3,000 per Selectman.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 27 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 28. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to transfer three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) from Surplus for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget to be used to reduce taxes.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 28 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 29. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to transfer three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) from the Capital Gains Reserve account for the 2013 – 2014 Town Budget to be used to reduce taxes.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman that the Board of Selectmen recommends passage of Article 29 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 30. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and/or appropriate as Revenue through Excise Taxes, Service Fees and miscellaneous sources for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $1,061,585.00 as presented for Article 30. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0
Article 31. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 102 General Government – Governing Body, Municipal Management, Town Clerk, Finance/Treasury, Assessment, Code Enforcement, Human Resources, and Unallocated Funds for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley , that the Board of Selectmen recommends $1,061,075.00 as presented for Article 31. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 32. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 103 Health & Welfare – General Assistance for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $6,000.00 as presented for Article 32. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 33. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 104 Public Safety – Police and Communications for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $1,057,342.00 as presented for Article 33. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 34. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 104 Public Safety – Fire, Emergency Management, and Hydrants for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $884,569.00 as presented for Article 34. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 35. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 105 Public Works - Roads, Waste Management, Parks & Cemeteries and Buildings & Grounds, for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $2,473,404.00 as presented for Article 35. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 36. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 105 Public Works Sewer Capital and Sewers for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $876,879.00 as presented for Article 36. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 37. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 106 Culture - Recreation/Libraries for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $171,650.00 as presented for Article 37. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 38. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for an Economic Development Director/Consultant in an amount not to exceed $25,000, such funds to be matched by the Summer Residents Association, to establish Department 107 E/D Consultant for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $25,000.00 as presented in Article 38. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 39. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 108 Debt - Debt for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $1,406,977.00 as presented for Article 39. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 40. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to appropriate for Department 109 All Other – Public Agencies and Rural Waste Water Support Program for the 2013 - 2014 Town Budget. (Refer to page )
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $240,744.00 as presented for Article 40. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 41. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to appropriate from the Undesignated Fund Balance an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the design and construction of wayfinding signs within the Town of Mount Desert.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, that the Board of Selectmen recommends $25,000.00 as presented in Article 41. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Article 42. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to increase the property tax levy limit of $ established for the Town of Mount Desert by State law in the event that the Municipal Budget approved under the previous articles will result in a tax commitment that is greater than the property tax levy limit.
Explanation: The State Legislature passed a new “tax reform” law known as LD#1. This bill created a maximum municipal tax levy based upon this year’s tax, plus an allowance for inflation and the Town’s tax base growth due to new construction. However, LD#1 allows Mount Desert voters to increase that tax cap with the approval of a simple majority of the voters at Town Meeting. The only requirement is that a secret vote must be taken by written ballot.
Board of Selectmen agreed to make no recommendation.
Article 43. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to ratify the Board of Selectmen’s approval of the Marina Enterprise Fund budget:
Revenue $703,500.00 Expense $699,854.00
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, that the Board of Selectmen recommends approval of the Marina Enterprise Fund budget as presented in Article 43. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
VII. Public Hearing(s) continued from March 8, 2013
A. Annual Town Meeting Proposed Warrant Articles for Appropriation of Funds
Chairman Richardson opened the public hearing at 9:46 p.m.; hearing no public comment, he closed the public hearing at 9:47 p.m.
VIII. Selectmen’s Reports
Chairman Richardson noted Town Manger Lunt has received a request to meet with a private insurer review a proposal for property casualty insurance. We currently pay Maine Municipal Association approximately $83,500 annually. Board briefly discussed and agreed a comparison is a good idea.
IX. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve & Sign Treasurer’s Warrant #108 in the amount of $420,924.55
B. Approve Signed Treasurer’s State Fee Warrant #103, 104, and 106 in the amount of $7,636.55, $12,615.92, and $1,217.50 respectively
C. Approve Signed Treasurer’s Wage & Benefit Warrant #105 and 107 in the amount of $$45,069.66 and $43,597.37 respectively
D. Acknowledge Treasurer’s School Board Payroll/AP Warrant #17, 18, and 9 in the amount of $$76,265.13, $89,172.79, and $25,580.18 respectively
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to approve Treasurer’s Warrants totaling $722,079.65 as described in agenda items IX. A. – D. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
X. Executive Session
A. None
XI. Adjournment
MOTION: At 9:50 p.m. Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
John B. Macauley
Secretary
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