Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Special Budget/Warrant Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2012
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Library, Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Those present included: Chairman Tom Richardson; Selectmen Martha Dudman, and John Macauley; staff members Town Manager Durlin Lunt, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Police Chief Jim Willis and Harbormaster Shawn Murphy, Town Clerk/Recording Secretary Joelle Nolan; and members of the public. Selectman Shubert and Selectman Mooers were excused.
I Call to order at 6:30 p.m.
Chairman Richardson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II Old Business
A. Continued review and approval of Budget and Draft Warrant for Annual Town Meeting May 7 & 8, 2012, including but not limited to Marina Enterprise Fund, Sidewalk Funds, and proposed Ordinances and Amendments
Chairman Richardson first addressed the 3/9/12 Draft Warrant, Article 7, Sale of Food and Merchandise. Chief Willis reviewed the requested changes. Board discussed the need to clarify the reference to wholesale businesses. Board also discussed how this ordinance works with the Village Green Policy that is being written and how Farmers Markets relate. Chief Willis will make the changes and have the amended draft ready for the Warrant Committee’s meeting tomorrow, March 13th.
Article 9, Amendments to Addendum 1 of the Sewer Ordinance, was reviewed. The primary purpose is to add the “benefitted owner” references.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley to recommend passage of the Amendments to Addendum 1 of the Sewer Ordinance. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
It was noted that in Article 12 the first proposed change, regarding Section 2 General Provisions, Section 2.7.2 Proposed Amendments, has been withdrawn. The Planning Board needs to revisit the wording.
Article 19. 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 Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend passage of so called Article 19 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 20. 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 Ticket Booth Cooperative 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 Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend passage of so called Article 20 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 21. 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 Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend passage of so called Article 21 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 22. 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 Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to recommend passage of so called Article 22 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Regarding Articles 23 -25, Selectman Dudman suggested having figures at Town Meeting to describe what the numbers mean to the overall budget.
Article 23. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to transfer an amount not to exceed $665,000 from the Undesignated Fund Reserve (GL# 10-37-300-00) to the 2012-2013 budget to be used to pay for a one-time capital improvement project and/or equipment purchase for an addition to the Town Office building; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all contracts and documents and do any and all things necessary or convenient to accomplish the project.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to recommend passage of so called Article 23 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 24. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to transfer an amount not to exceed $90,000 from the Undesignated Fund Reserve (GL# 10-37-300-00) to the 2012-2013 budget to be used to pay for design and bidding services for the new municipal garage; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all contracts and documents and do any and all things necessary or convenient to accomplish the project.
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend passage of so called Article 24 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 25. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to transfer an amount not to exceed $205,000 from the Undesignated Fund Reserve (GL# 10-37-300-00) to the 2012-2013 budget to be used to pay for design and bidding services for upgrades to the Northeast Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all contracts and documents and do any and all things necessary or convenient to accomplish the project.
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend passage of so called Article 25 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 26, regarding the sidewalk funds being used for shoulder paving, needs to be rewritten. The intent is not to put funds in the budget, but to re-use money already borrowed. Treasurer Graves had brought to attention that the “loan” may be specific to sidewalks; he is researching. Staff will reword the article and have ready for the Warrant Committee meeting tomorrow night.
Chairman Richardson explained that Articles 41, 42, 43, and 44 need to be amended to reflect the reduction to the reserve accounts.
Article 41. 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 2012-2013 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend amending so called Article 41to $1,032,419. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 42. 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 2012-2013 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend amending so called Article 42 to $743,262. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 43. 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 2012-2013 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend amending so called Article 43 to $2,406,644. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 44. 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 2012-2013 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to recommend amending so called Article 44 to $836,942. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Town Manager Lunt said Article 47 needs to be amended to delete the overlay figure; it is not included in the budget and will be determined at a later date.
Article 47. To see what sum the Inhabitants of the Town of Mount Desert will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 109 All Other – Public Agency, and Rural Waste Water Support Program for the 2012-2013 Town Budget.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to recommend amending so called Article 47 to $243,689. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
It was noted that the Board had not voted to accept the Marina Enterprise Fund budget.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to accept the Marina Enterprise Fund budget as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
Article 49. 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.
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to recommend passage of so called Article 49 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 3-0.
III New Business
A. Such other business as may be legally conducted
None presented.
III Adjournment
MOTION: At 7:20 p.m., Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to adjourn. The vote was unanimous in favor, 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
John Macauley,
Secretary
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