MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, MAINE
Monday, May 11, 2009
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Somesville Fire Station, Somesville, Maine.
Those present included: Chairman Jeffrey Smith, Selectmen Rick Mooers, Chuck Bucklin and Marilyn Damon, Town Manager Michael MacDonald, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Harbor Master Shawn Murphy and members of the public. Selectman Bonville was absent.
Call to order.
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
I. Minutes
A. Approve minutes of, April 21, 2009 and May 5, 2009.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the minutes for April 21, 2009, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 3-0-1, with Damon abstaining.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the minutes for May 5, 2009, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
III. Appointments and Communications
A. Appoint Joelle D. Nolan as Warden for June 9, 2009 Special Election.
Selectman Mooers moved to appoint Joelle Nolan as Warden for the June 9, 2009 Special Election, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
B. Accept resignation of Marilyn M. Damon from Public Protection Committee, effective May 7, 2009.
Selectman Bucklin accepted the resignation of Marilyn M. Damon from the Public Protection Committee, effective May 7, 2009, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved, 3-0-1, Selectman Damon recusing herself.
C. Acknowledge receipt of monthly department reports; Finance, Police, Harbor Master, Public Works Highway/Solid Waste/Buildings & Grounds; Town Clerk; and Code Enforcement.
D. Acknowledge receipt of Olver Associates Weekly Construction Summary for week of April 17, 2009, April 24, 2009 and May 1, 2009.
E. Acknowledge receipt of Maine DEP notice of proposed amendments to “Permit by Rule Standards:”
F. Acknowledge receipt of Maine Municipal Association Property & Casualty Pool “value of benefits” report.
G. Acknowledge receipt of redZone quarterly revenue share.
H. Acknowledge receipt of Acadia Trust quarterly investment report.
I. Acknowledge receipt of letter of appreciation from tax club participant.
Selectman Mooers moved items C through I from Appointments and Communications to the Consent Agenda.
J. Approve annual appointments.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the annual appointments, seconded by Selectman Damon. Selectman Mooers advised that he is not a voting member of the Public Protection Committee, but rather their Board of Selectmen liaison. The motion was approved 4-0.
K. Confirm appointment of NEH Marina seasonal dockhands; Dominique Keefe at $11.00/hr; Seth Farrington at $11.00/hr; Sarah Hinckley at $13.00/hr; Bill Hodgkins at $14.00/hr; Alex Lyons at $13.00/hr; and Bree Walsh at $13.00/hr; effective May 12, 2009.
Selectman Mooers moved to confirm the appointments of the Northeast Harbor seasonal dockhands; Dominique Keefe at $11.00/hr; Seth Farrington at $11.00/hr; Sarah Hinckley at $13.00/hr; Bill Hodgkins at $14.00/hr; Alex Lyons at $13.00/hr; and Bree Walsh at $13.00/hr; effective May 12, 2009, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Approve Class I Liquor License (Malt, Spirituous and Vinous) for Elmer Beal, Jr. and B. Allison Martin, d/b/a Burning Tree Restaurant 69 Otter Creek Drive, Otter Creek.
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately, Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Class I Liquor License (Malt, Spirituous and Vinous) for Elmer Beal, Jr. and B. Allison Martin, d/b/a Burning Tree Restaurant 69 Otter Creek Drive, Otter Creek, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
B. Sign one-year lease with Lurvey Wright American Legion Post No. 103.
Selectman Mooers moved to sign one-year lease with Lurvey Wright American Legion Post No. 103, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
Items C through I moved from Appointments and Communications to be approved under the Consent Agenda, Selectman Mooers moved and approved/acknowledged items, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
V. Selectmen Reports
Selectman Damon advised the Board that she will be attending the Maine Municipal Association sponsored New Elected Official Workshop training in June. She also advised the Board that local business owner and resident Sam Shaw has created a website and is hoping to generate interest to restore buildings and make improvements on Main Street in Northeast Harbor, she provided the web address, www.restoreneh.com
Selectmen Bucklin and Damon advised that staff will need to block off all access to the Joy Building foundation hole stated the owners are planning a keyhole fence with art displayed on the site.
Selectman Mooers requested that Code Enforcement Officer Keene and Fire Chief Bender inspect derelict building(s) on Main Street for “Life Safety” issues and report back to the Board of Selectmen.
Selectman Mooers stated that the residents on Althea’s Way are appreciative of the street sign recently replaced on their road.
VI. Old Business
Item not on the agenda, Selectman Bucklin inquired of the status of the fire pits/grills for Suminsby Park. Public Works Director Smith advised the Board that the grills are on order.
Item not on the agenda, Selectman Bucklin also inquired of the status of the September Antique Car Rally and if the Town has learned of any new information. Directed Town Manager MacDonald to contact and determine the status. There was brief discussion of possible sites for parking for tow vehicles and trailers at Mount Desert Island High School parking lots.
VII. New Business
A. Amend returned check fee from $20.00 to $30.00 as outlined in Finance Director Graves’ 4-29-09 memorandum.
After brief discussion, Selectman Mooers moved to amend the returned check fee from $20.00 to $30.00 as outlined in Finance Director Graves’ 4-29-09 memorandum, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion failed 0-4.
B. Amend NEH Marina winter dry storage, electrical and Sunbeam dockage rates.
The current winter electrical rate of $100.00/month is changed to k-watt/hr used per vessel at the marina. The monthly fee will be established per usage meter and the fee assessed based on Bangor Hydro’s current k-watt/hr charge assessed to the marina.
The current Sunbeam dockage ($220.00 per month/year round) rate to be changed to $350.00 per month/year round.
Dry storage rates for boats and floats are recommended to be changed as follows. PROPOSED CURRENT
Resident Boats: $9.00/ft $6.00/ft
Resident Floats: $.90/sq.ft $.60/sq.ft.
Non Resident Boats: $18.00/ft $12.00/ft
Non Resident Floats: $1.80/sq.ft. $1.20/sq.ft.
Selectman Bucklin moved to amend the Northeast Harbor Marina winter dry storage, electrical and Sunbeam dockage rates as recommended by the Marine Management Committee, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 4-0.
C. Approve Neighborhood House request to host a community barbeque on the NEH village green following the Memorial parade and ceremonies (Monday, May 25, 2009).
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the Neighborhood House request to host a community barbeque on the NEH village green following the Memorial parade and ceremonies (Monday, May 25, 2009), seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 4-0.
D. 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 8, 2009.
Selectman 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 8, 2009, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
E. Approve Utility Location Permit for St. Mary and St. Jude Episcopal Church for storm drain (Approx. 610 feet to intersection of Huntington Road and South Shore Road.
After brief discussion with St. Mary and St. Jude Episcopal Church representative Alan Gregory, Selectman Mooers moved to approve the utility location permit for St. Mary and St. Jude Episcopal Church for a storm drain (approx. 610 feet to intersection of Huntington Road and South Shore Road), seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0. Prior to discussion Selectman Damon disclosed that she is employed by St. Mary and St. Jude and the other Board of Selectmen members declared that they did not see a conflict of interest.
VII. General Issues
None
IX. Committee Reports
None
X. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant #85 for $383,990.37.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve Treasurer’s warrant #85 for $383,990.37, seconded by Selectman Bucklin The motion was approved 4-0.
Selectman Mooers motioned for adjournment at 6:59PM, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-0.
X Executive Session
None
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Mooers
Secretary
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