Town of Mount Desert
Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Seal Harbor Community Room, Seal Harbor Fire Station, Seal Harbor, Maine.
Those present included: Chairman Tom Richardson; Selectmen, Martha Dudman, John Macauley, Rick Mooers, and Dennis Shubert; staff members Town Manager Durlin Lunt, 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 6:35 p.m.
II Public Hearing(s)
A. None
III Minutes
A. Approval of minutes from November 7, 2011 meeting
MOTION: Selectman Dudman moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to approve the minutes from November 7, 2011 as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
IV Appointments & Recognitions
A. Letter of appreciation from Woods Road Association, LLC re work on hydrants done by Mount Desert Fire Dept’, Fire Chief Bender and Firefighter Bacon
MOTION: Selectman Shubert moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley , to acknowledge receipt of letter of appreciation from Woods Road Association, LLC re work on hydrants done by Mount Desert Fire Dept’, Fire Chief Bender and Firefighter Bacon. 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 Head Reports: Public Works, Police, Treasurer/October 2011 Financials
B. Letter to Kimberly Keene, Code Enforcement Officer re review of LUZO signage regulations
C. Letter from Department of Marine Resources re application for aquaculture lease submitted by Maine Cultured Mussels, Inc. & Mussel Bound Farms
D. Hancock County Planning Commission Summary of Technical Assistance provided 2010-2011
E. MDOT reports that one-way traffic across Stanley Brook Bridge, Seal Harbor will continue for another three weeks
MOTION: Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to acknowledge receipt of Consent Agenda items A – E. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
VI Selectmen’s Reports
None presented.
VII Old Business
None presented.
VIII New Business
A. Cable TV and Internet Access concerns from Somesville residents, discussion
Town Manager Lunt stated he would be attending a meeting in Bangor on December 6th to begin the process of cable TV negotiations with Time Warner. After the meeting he hopes to present a timeline for a new contract.
Selectman Macauley asked about taxpayer money used to guarantee internet service with Redzone. Town Manager Lunt explained that the Town has an agreement in which the Town realizes a return of the subscriber fees. Selectman Mooers added that initially the Town invested $75,000 in Redzone with the understanding they would provide as much coverage as possible. We receive a return every quarter on those who subscribe. Redzone is trying to provide 100% coverage, which it has yet to achieve. Topography and trees are issues. Selectman Dudman wonder if Fairpoint is an option in Pretty Marsh, and was told there has to be equipment in order to have service. Selectman Shubert said this is clearly an economic development issue. Professionals that live here need internet service; and we need to find a way
to solve the problem. Town Manager Lunt said he hopes to bring good news from this kick-off meeting with Time Warner.
B. 2012-2013 Budget Development Schedule
Town Manager Lunt explained the schedule /time frame mirrors last year. No action necessary at this time.
C. Such other business as may be legally conducted
None presented.
IX Committee Meeting Reports
A. Safety Committee Minutes from September 28, 2011
No action necessary.
X Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant #65 in the amount of $584,550.16
MOTION: Selectman Macauley moved, seconded by Selectman Dudman, to approve Treasurer’s Warrant #65 in the amount of $584,550.16. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
XI Executive Session
A. None
XII Adjournment
MOTION: At 6:44 p.m., Selectman Mooers moved, seconded by Selectman Macauley, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor, 5-0.
Respectively submitted,
John Macauley
Secretary
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