Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
September 3, 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, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Deputy Harbormaster John LeMoine, 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.
II. Public Hearing(s)
A. None
III. Minutes
A. Approval of minutes from August 19, 2013 meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to approve the minutes from August 19, 2013 meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor, 4-0-1 with Selectman Mooers abstaining because he was absent from the meeting.
IV. Appointments & Recognitions
A. Confirm Appointment of Shawn Murphy as Part Time Police Officer at a Rate of Pay of $15/hr
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to confirm the appointment of Shawn Murphy as Part Time Police Officer at a Rate of Pay of $15/hr effective September 4, 2013. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
V. 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: Wastewater Treatment Plants, Public Works
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
VI. Selectmen’s Reports
Selectman Mooers suggested it is time to reactivate the LUZO Advisory Group to continue the work on changes to the Land Use Zoning Ordinance. Selectman Dudman queried the cost last year for the consultant. Town Manager Lunt thought in the range of 8 to 10 thousand dollars. Chairman Richardson thought the committee review was helpful especially for those changes that might be controversial. Town Manager Lunt to contact consultant Noel Musson.
VII. Old Business
None presented.
VIII. New Business
A. Surplus Float Request to Bid
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to authorize the surplus float to be bid out for sale and have the Deputy Harbormaster accept the best bid. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
B. Sustainability & Energy Conservation, discussion
Selectman Shubert stated this is an opportune time to get citizens involved in sustainability and conservation. He used the change in State law regarding street light ownership status as an example. Towns will have more options to control street lights, including ownership. He noted LED lights are more efficient; price has come down and the payback is less than a year. This gives towns the ability to do what is best and save money. He suggested that a group be appointed to research options and present to the voters at an annual town meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley to have Selectman Shubert head up a committee that he can organize to look into the energy conservation for the Town. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Town Manager Lunt and Selectman Shubert will meet to discuss how to move forward.
C. Such other business as may be legally conducted
None presented.
IX. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve & Sign Treasurer’s Warrant #1412 in the amount of $604,730.96
B. Approve Signed Treasurer’s State Fee Warrant #1411 in the amount of $2,017.00
C. Approve Signed Treasurer’s Wage & Benefit Warrant #8 & 9 in the amount of $63,238.92 & $49,319.69 respectively
D. Acknowledge Treasurer’s School Board Payroll Warrant #5 in the amount of $121,378.14
E. Approve Signed Treasurer’s State Fee & Wage & Benefit Warrant #1410 in the amount of $4,449.40
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to approve and acknowledge Treasurer’s Warrants A – E totaling $845,134.11. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
X. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to 1 MRSA §405(6)A for Town Manager’s Annual Evaluation
MOTION: At 6:49 p.m., Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to enter Executive Session to conduct the Town Manager’s Annual Evaluation. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
MOTION: At 7:50 p.m., Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to close the Executive Session. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
XI. Adjournment
MOTION: At 7:52 p.m., Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
John B. Macauley
Secretary
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