MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, MAINE
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Community Room at the Somesville Fire Station, Somesville.
Those present included: Chairman Tom Richardson, Selectmen Rick Mooers, Chuck Bucklin, Marilyn Damon, and Jean Bonville, Interim Town Manager Durlin Lunt, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Harbor Master Shawn Murphy, Joelle Nolan, Town Clerk, Finance Director John Graves, 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 March 23, 2010.
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the minutes of March 23, 2010, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
III. Appointments and Communications
A. Election Clerk Appointments for the May 3, 2010 Town Meeting Election.
Selectman Bucklin moved to appoint the slate of election clerks for the May 3, 2010 Town Meeting Election, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approve 5-0.
B. Confirm appointment of Claire Woolfolk as Town Office Clerical II, effective April 26, 2010 at hourly rate of $16.19, increasing to $17.00 per hour after successful completion of a six month probationary period.
Selectman Mooers moved to appoint Claire Woolfolk as Town Office Clerical II, effective April 26, 2010 at hourly rate of $16.19, increasing to $17.00 per hour after successful completion of a six month probationary period, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge letter from Interim Town Manager Lunt to Town of Cranberry Isles for annual parking lot lease, with payment adjustment.
No action, Selectman Mooers moved to acknowledge receipt of the letter from Interim Town Manager Lunt to Town of Cranberry Isles for annual parking lot lease, with payment adjustment, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
B. Acknowledgement of letter from Maine Public Employees Retirement System for change in legislation pertaining to membership enrollment.
No action, Selectman Bucklin moved to acknowledge receipt of the letter Maine Public Employees Retirement System noting the change in legislation pertaining to membership enrollment, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
C. Acknowledge memo from Town Clerk Nolan of pre- Town Meeting events.
No action, Selectman Bonville moved to acknowledge receipt of the memo from Town Clerk Nolan of pre- Town Meeting events, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
D. Accept resignation from Planning Board Chairman Jim Bright, effective May 5, 2010.
Selectman Bucklin moved to accept the resignation from Planning Board Chairman Jim Bright, effective May 5, 2010, with regret and would like a thank you letter sent for years of service, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
E. Acknowledgement of memo of change in Homestead Exemption 2010 and Homestead Reimbursement for 2010.
No action, Selectman Bonville moved to acknowledge receipt of the memo of the change in Homestead Exemption 2010 and Homestead Reimbursement for 2010, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
F. Acknowledgement of Maine Municipal Association’s 2009-2010 Property and Casualty Pool Membership Report.
No action, Selectman Mooers moved to acknowledge receipt of the Maine Municipal Association’s 2009-2010 Property and Casualty Pool Membership Report, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
G. Acknowledgement of letter from Maine Municipal Association’s Leader Program of site visit on March 23, 2010.
No action, Selectman Bucklin moved to acknowledge receipt of letter from Maine Municipal Association’s Leader Program of site visit on March 23, 2010, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
Citizen Sumner Rulon-Miller commented that the letter referred to school safety issues that are time sensitive.
V. Selectmen Reports
Selectman Bonville wanted to thank the staff that was responsible for putting the Town Report and Warrant together, nice job!
Selectman Bucklin asked about the financial accountability plan that Interim Town Manager Lunt presented at the last meeting, what was decided? Interim Town Manager Lunt stated that he was looking for direction from the Board, and is starting to implement some of the ideas. No board action is necessary.
Chairman Richardson stated that he, Selectman Bonville and Interim Town Manager Lunt had a very good meeting with Summer Resident Association President Elaine Lincoln the day before. It was discussed that the Board of Selectmen would attempt to meet with the SRA at both of their summer meetings, and share information between the two groups.
VI. Old Business
A. Lighthouse Restaurant copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance for parking lot for period February 9, 2010 to February 9, 2011.
No action, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Lighthouse Restaurant copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance for parking lot for period February 9, 2010 to February 9, 2011.
B. Commercial Dock Regulations Review.
Harbor Master Murphy stated that as a result of the Maine Management Committee meeting of April 13, 2010, the committee wanted to delay filling the open slot for the current commercial dock slot until the committee had a chance to review all the regulations. The Marine Management Committee is recommending that no action be taken by the Board of Selectmen for up to six months in regards to filling any vacancies on the Commercial Dock. Selectman Mooers inquired if the Marine Management Committee had communicated with the Town Attorney for the timeline to review the regulations, so it’s not clear if it will take six months or more than six months, and stated that he was concerned with the “six months” time frame. Selectman Mooers asked if the Marine Management Committee was
interested in altering their request from a period of up to six months, to a period of at least six months with the option of extending it for another six months. Members of the committee that were present agreed to this change.
Selectman Mooers moved that no action be taken by the Board of Selectmen to fill vacant slots at the marina for a period of at least six months with the option to extend for another six months, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0. Harbor Master Murphy stated that he thought the Marine Management Committee would be able to work with this timeline.
C. Discuss and approve revised Mooring Agent Contract.
Following a brief discussion; Harbor Master Murphy stated that the change would permit the Mooring Agent to charge up to $1.00 more per night for the 300 and 400 series moorings as part of the 2010 contract. Selectman Bonville moved to approve the revised Mooring Agent’s Contract, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
VII. New Business
A. Approve Class I Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Elmer Beal and B. Allison Martin, d/b/a Burning Tree Restaurant, 69 Otter Creek Drive, Otter Creek.
Selectman Bonville moved to approve the Class I Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Elmer Beal and B. Allison Martin, d/b/a Burning Tree Restaurant, 69 Otter Creek Drive, Otter Creek, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
B. Approve Neighborhood House request to host a community barbeque on the NEH village green following the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies (Monday, May 31, 2010).
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the Neighborhood House request to host a community barbeque on the NEH village green following the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies (Monday, May 31, 2010), seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
C. Award 2010 Rural Waste Water Support Program Pumping Bid to Action Septic Service.
Selectman Mooers moved to award the 2010 Rural Waste Water Support Program Pumping Bid to Action Septic Service, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
D. Approve Dobbs Productions Inc. request to use public access channel 2 to broadcast “The Acadia Channel.”
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the Dobbs Productions Inc. request to use public access channel 2 to broadcast “The Acadia Channel.”, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
E. Approve Seal Harbor Library request to host their annual Seal Harbor Library Fair, Book Sale and Silent Auction on the Seal Harbor village green on Saturday August 7, 2010.
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the Seal Harbor Library request to host their annual Seal Harbor Library Fair, Book Sale and Silent Auction on the Seal Harbor village green on Saturday August 7, 2010, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
F. Sign Warrant and Notice of Election Calling Mount Desert Island Regional School District Budget Validation Referendum.
Selectman Bucklin moved to sign the Warrant and Notice of Election Calling Mount Desert Island Regional School District Budget Validation Referendum, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
G. Discuss letter received from Municipal Resources interested in assisting in Town Manager recruitment process.
Selectman Bucklin commented that this company did not have much work or experience dealing with Maine municipalities. No action taken.
H. Approval of Quit Claim deed for Josef Stone.
Selectman Bonville stated that once this Quit Claim deed was approved and filed the Town could remove this property from the Town’s insurance coverage. Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Quit Claim deed for Josef Stone, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
VIII. General Issues
Acknowledge receipt of monthly financials, Revenue Report, Expense Report and General Ledger.
Selectman Mooers moved to acknowledge receipt of the monthly financials, Revenue Report, Expense Report and General Ledger, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
IX. Committee Meetings Reports
None
X. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant # 73 for $669,006.63.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve Treasurer’s Warrant #73 for $669,006.63, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-1, Selectman Bonville voting against.
XI. Executive Session
None
Selectman Mooers moved to adjourn at 7:10PM, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Bonville
Secretary
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