MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, MAINE
Monday, February 1, 2010
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Town Hall Meeting Room, in Northeast Harbor.
Those present included: Chairman Tom Richardson, Selectmen Rick Mooers, Chuck Bucklin, Marilyn Damon, and Jean Bonville, Town Manager Michael MacDonald, Harbor Master Shawn Murphy, Fire Chief Michael Bender, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Recording Secretary Jennifer McWain and members of the public.
I. Call to order.
Chairman Richardson called the meeting to order at 6:30PM
II. Minutes
A. Approve minutes of meeting of December 21, 2009.
Selectman Bonville requested that the minutes for December 21, 2009 be tabled to the next meeting. Selectman Mooers moved to table the minutes, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
Item VII was taken out of order for presentation of service groups. There were presentations by various service groups (Northeast Harbor Library, YMCA, Hospice of Hancock County, WHCA, Eastern Agency on Aging, Island Explorer, Downeast Transportation, Island Connections, Mount Desert Nursing, Mount Desert Nursery School, American Red Cross, Seal Harbor Library, Seal Harbor VIS, Mount Desert Chamber, and Somesville Library). Chairman Richardson asked that the groups present limit their presentations and discussion. There was no action taken. The Board will address the service requests at February 16th Board of Selectmen meeting.
III. Appointments and Communications
A. Approve nomination of Shawn Murphy, Kevin Edgecomb and John Lemoine as Shellfish Conservation Wardens and authorize Town Clerk to sign as municipal official.
Selectman Bonville moved to approve the nominations of Shawn Murphy, Kevin Edgecomb and John Lemoine as Shellfish Conservation Wardens and authorize Town Clerk to sign as municipal official, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 5-0.
IV. Consent Agenda
The Board of Selectmen discussed and voted on each Consent Agenda item individually.
A. Acknowledge receipt of Glacial Energy electric energy savings proposal.
Selectman Mooers acknowledged receipt of the Glacier Energy proposal, there was brief discussion about the potential savings and a need to expand inquiries beyond this one company, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
B. Acknowledge receipt of MDES budget for 2010-2011.
Selectman Mooers acknowledged receipt of the MDES budget for 2010-2011, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
C. Acknowledge receipt of draft Revenue budget for 2010-2011.
Selectman Mooers acknowledged receipt of the draft Revenue budget for 2010-2011, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
D. Acknowledge receipt of latest iteration of Expense Budget.
Selectman Mooers acknowledged the receipt of the current version of the Expense Budget, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
E. Acknowledge receipt of initial draft of May 3 & 4 Town Meeting Warrant.
Selectman Mooers acknowledged the receipt of the initial draft of the May 3 & 4 Town Meeting Warrant, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
F. Acknowledge receipt of Mount Desert Housing Authority Annual Report.
Selectman Mooers acknowledged receipt of the Mount Desert Housing Authority Annual Report, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
G. Acknowledge receipt of MMA Risk Management information on Workers Compensation Leader program.
Town Manager MacDonald explained to the Board how the June 2009 decision for the Town not to participate in the Leader Program was made. Selectman Mooers acknowledged receipt of the MMA Risk Management information on Workers Compensation Leader Program, no action taken, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
V. Selectmen Reports
None
VI. Old Business
A. Approve and sign Quit Claim Deed releasing interest in Mount Desert Water District parcel.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve and sign the Quit Claim Deed releasing interest in Mount Desert Water District parcel, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
VII. New Business
A. Presentation of Service Group requests for funding.
This agenda item was taken of out order at the beginning of the meeting to accommodate the Service Group members in attendance. The Board will respond to Service Group requests at the next meeting on February 16th.
B. Discussion of Transfer of Property Procedure.
There was brief discussion with Selectman Bonville and Town Manager MacDonald on the need for the formal procedure as the State Statutes dictate how foreclosed properties are to be disposed. The 1974 document in our “Ordinance Book” is a procedure not an ordinance. This policy was originally approved by a Town Meeting vote and Selectman Bonville and Town Manager MacDonald agreed it should be repealed by a Town Meeting vote. Selectman Bonville moved to recommend repeal of policy in the Town Meeting Warrant, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 5-0.
VIII. General Issues
None
IX. Committee Meetings Reports
None
X. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant #52 for $141,549.53 and #54 for $405,477.39.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Treasurer’s Warrant # 52 for $141,549.53, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-1, with Selectman Bonville voting against.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Treasurer’s Warrant #54 for $405,477.39, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
XI. Executive Session
None
The was discussion of dates and locations for upcoming meetings, after discussion it was decided to adhere to the scheduled meeting on February 16th in Somesville and an additional meeting on February 22 to review the revenue budget and the Public Safety Budget.
Selectman Mooers moved to adjourn at 7:25PM, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Bonville
Secretary
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