Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Organizational Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Kelley Auditorium, Mount Desert Elementary School, 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, Police Chief Jim Willis, Fire Chief Mike Bender, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Harbormaster Shawn Murphy, and Town Clerk/Recording Secretary Joelle Nolan; and members of the public.
I Call to order at the conclusion of the Annual Town Meeting
Chairman Richardson called the meeting to order at 9:11 p.m.
II Election of Officers
A. Election of Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to nominate Thomas G. Richardson as Chairman, James F. “Rick” Mooers as Vice Chair, and John B. Macauley as Secretary. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
III Minutes
A. Approval of minutes from April 17, 2012 meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to approve the minutes from April 17, 2012 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
IV Appointments & Recognitions
None
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. CES, Inc. Northeast Harbor Marina Project Update
B. League of Towns Minutes March 27, 2012
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to acknowledge receipt of Consent Agenda items A – B. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
VI Selectmen’s Reports
None
VII Old Business
A. Items of concern for May 16, 2012 League of Towns Island Elected Officials Collaboration Meeting
Referencing the e-mail memo from Dana Reed, Chair of the League of Towns, Fire Chief Bender said Chiefs on the Island and outer islands would like to see the regional training facility move forward. He is in hopes the Board will support the project.
Chairman Richardson said the idea has been on the table for a long time. His opinion is that the land needs to be purchased first; with no land, the project is dead. Selectman Dudman said she can see that the group needs to know it has Board support prior to obtaining project costs. Chairman Richardson maintained the focus needs to be the property; and the group is no closer than it has been from the beginning. Selectman Macauley asked if there is solid data that a regional training facility will bring in volunteers. Fire Chief Bender replied this is new ground and he can’t say for sure, but he believes a local training facility that will certify volunteer firefighters could be a draw.
Selectman Mooers expressed concerns about what other towns are willing and able to bring to the table, given that their Capital Improvement Plans may be set and money not available. He referenced the recent right-hand-turn lane at the Somesville traffic light as an example of other Towns unwilling and/or unable to contribute to a project that would benefit many.
Selectman Shubert said he doesn’t know enough about the project to make a decision; however, if local training will make it sustainable, the concept is sound.
Chairman Richardson continued with his concerns and frustration noting that the towns can’t even get an agreement on a training form (to track training). He felt the Collaboration Committee was spinning its wheels and he stopped going to meetings.
Fire Chief Bender said the Tremont Board of Selectmen has given its approval to move ahead with the regional training facility project. It is his wish that this Board do the same. Selectman Dudman asked if the main purpose is to encourage volunteers; Fire Chief Bender said that is part of it; the other part is to retain interest, and to encourage Island departments to work together. Training is a good way to do that. There is a great deal of potential for paybacks.
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to have Fire Chief Bender obtain more information regarding the regional Fire/EMS training facility and to support the efforts of the collaboration. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Selectman Mooers referred to the request for a list of concerns, and reiterated his: that towns get past the CIP’s and find ways to spend available funds. Selectman Dudman commented on the revitalization of downtown areas, and the use of signs. The hope is to have a strong year round population and downtown businesses. She thought she might attend the May 16th meeting.
B. Highway Safety Seat Belt Enforcement Grant Funds, accept and authorize expenditure of $1,989
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, to accept $1,989 into Revenue Account #R101-20-4303 and authorize expenditure of $1,989 from Expense Account #E124-01-501-00 for the Highway Safety Seat Belt Enforcement Grant. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
VIII New Business
A. Renewal Liquor License Application Asti-Kim Corporation d/b/a Asticou Inn
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to renew the Liquor License Application for Asti-Kim Corporation d/b/a Asticou Inn. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
B. Renewal Liquor License Application Stanley Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Abel’s Lobster Pound
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to renew the Liquor License Application for Stanley Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Abel’s Lobster Pound. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
C. Approve annual Policy on Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants for Employee Wages and Benefits
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to approve the Policy on Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants for Employee Wages and Benefits. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
D. Approve annual Policy on Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants for State Fees
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to approve the Policy on Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants for State Fees. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
E. Approve annual Policy on Disbursement of Municipal Education Costs
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to approve the Policy on Disbursement of Municipal Education Costs. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
F. Approve annual Policy on Application of Payments to Unpaid Taxes
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to approve the Policy on Application of Payments to Unpaid Taxes. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
G. Approve annual Policy Authorizing Town Manager and his Designee to sign BYOB and Off-premises Catering Liquor License Applications on behalf of the Municipal Officers
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, to approve the Policy Authorizing Town Manager and his Designee to sign BYOB and Off-premises Catering Liquor License Applications on behalf of the Municipal Officers. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
H. Such other business as may be legally conducted
Public Works Director Smith said with the defeat of Article 26 regarding the Somesville sidewalks, MaineDOT needs to be notified. Board directed him to do so, and report to them at their next meeting.
IX Committee Meeting Reports
A. None
X Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant # 133 in the amount of $995,388.25
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Mooers, to approve Treasurer’s Warrant # 133 in the amount of $995,388.25. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
XI Executive Session
A. None
XII Adjournment
MOTION: At 9:40 p.m. Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Shubert, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
John B. Macauley
Secretary
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