MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, MAINE
Monday, October 19, 2009
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Community Room, at the Seal Harbor Fire Station, Seal Harbor Maine.
Those present included: Chairman Jeffery Smith, Selectmen Rick Mooers, Chuck Bucklin, Jean Bonville and Marilyn Damon, Town Manager Michael MacDonald, Public Works Director Tony Smith, Fire Chief Michael Bender, Harbor Master Shawn Murphy, Recording Secretary Jennifer McWain and members of the public.
I. Call to order.
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
II. Minutes
A. Approve minutes for meeting of October 5, 2009.
After a few grammatical corrections by Selectman Bonville, Selectman Mooers moved to approve the minutes of October 5, 2009 as corrected, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
III. Appointments and Communications
A. Confirm appointment of Joelle D. Nolan as Warden and Jennifer L. McWain as Deputy Warden for the November 3, 2009 State Referendum Election.
Selectman Bonville moved to confirm the appointment of Joelle D. Nolan as Warden and Jennifer L. McWain as Deputy Warden for the November 3, 2009 State Referendum Election, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
B. Approve appointment of Steve Boucher to the Shellfish Committee, effective October 20, 2009.
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the appointment of Steve Boucher to the Shellfish Committee, effective October 20, 2009, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 5-0.
C. Approve appointment of Mickey Shattow to Technology Committee, effective October 20, 2009.
Selectman Bucklin moved to approve the appointment of Mickey Shattow to Technology Committee, effective October 20, 2009, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly report, Finance, Code Enforcement, Town Clerk, Assessor, Police and Fire.
B. Acknowledge receipt of Olver Associates Weekly construction Summary for Somesville WWTF Upgrade for week of October 2 and October 9, 2009.
C. Acknowledge receipt of Municipal Review Committee Board of Directors Election – Candidate Nomination Form.
D. Acknowledge receipt of Maine State Planning Office “Next Year’s LD1 Average Personal Income Growth” notification.
E. Acknowledge receipt of Maine DEP “Notice of Public Hearing” for major substantive rules for compliance with P.L. 2009 Chapter 460 “An Act to Ensure that Replacement Culverts Permit Fish Passage.”
F. Acknowledge receipt of notice General Assistance compliance from Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
G. Acknowledge receipt of Town portion of mooring rentals from Northeast Harbor Marina, $26,014.25, $13,850.00 from rental of Town owned floats and $12,164.25 from all moorings and privately owned floats.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, items A-G no items removed, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
V. Selectmen Reports
Selectman Bucklin said he received a call from a Northeast Harbor Main Street merchant who wanted to know what was going on with the space in front of the museum building. There were additional comments from Selectmen Damon and Bonville. There was considerable discussion with Public Works Director Smith and the Board. Public Works Director Smith stated that the museum has known about these plans since the summer. The Boards decision was to repave the handicap parking space and to add gravel and crushed stone to the remainder. The museum will be responsible for paying for any improvements other than paving; they will also be responsible for maintenance of the non-paved portion.
Selectman Bonville stated that she attended the Maine Municipal Association convention.
Selectman Bonville mentioned that she had spoken at some length with a seasonal resident who would be interested in reinstituting meetings between summer and year round residents through small group participation in discussing ongoing town issues. He also hoped that more summer residents would request copies of the annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Selectman Damon questioned the drainage pipe coming out of the ground near the Grey Cow parking lot stairs. Public Works Director Smith will shorten the pipe and disguise. Selectman Damon was also interested in asking if it was possible to offer the discounted rate for the Neighborhood House exercise program to all Town employees, with discussion to be placed on the next agenda meeting.
VI. Old Business
A. Approve “Municipal Officer’s Certification of Official Text of a Proposed Ordinance” for the November 16, 2009 Special Town Meeting.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the “Municipal Officer’s Certification of Official Text of a Proposed Ordinance” for the November 16, 2009 Special Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
VII. New Business
A. Accept $10,500.00 “Rural Fire Assistance Program” grant from National Park Service- Acadia National Park.
Selectman Bucklin moved to accept the $10,500.00 “Rural Fire Assistance Program” grant from National Park Service- Acadia National Park, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
B. Approve award of winter sand bid to John W. Goodwin Jr. at $6.44 per cubic yard, approximately 3,500 yards.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the award of the winter sand bid to John W. Goodwin Jr. at $6.44 per cubic yard, approximately 3,500 yards, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
VII. General Issues
Selectman Bonville suggested changing the meeting date with Maine Municipal Employee Health Trust from November 16th to the first Board meeting in January 2010. Town Manager MacDonald stated that he had already discussed this change with members of MMEHT
Public Works Director Smith requested an additional $432.50 for the Buildings and Grounds work truck. He would like to avoid having the Buildings and Grounds employee use their personal vehicle for Town tasks. The additional price represents one half the price for extra equipment not included in the original bid. The original bid vehicle would not be available in a timely manner thus necessitating the change in price. Selectman Mooers moved to approve the release of the additional $432.50 from the Public Works Equipment Reserve account 20-24105-00, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
VIII. Committee Reports
Acknowledge receipt of Public Protection Committee meeting minutes for September 23, 2009.
Acknowledged receipt of the Public Protection Committee meeting minutes for September 23, 2009. Selectman Bonville inquired if the minutes from the “working group” would be part of the next Public Protection Committee minutes. Public Protection Committee Chairman Bender indicated that they would be included.
X. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant #23 for $1,575,607.48.
Selectman Bonville had questions about a payment made to CES, and wanted to know where the Town stands in the total cost of the project as approved to date and if sufficient funding has been released. She also inquired if the Fire Department was responsible for generator repairs, and was answered in the affirmative. Selectman Bonville's final question dealt with the breakdown of the General Obligation Bond payment and was it in keeping with budget figures. Town Manager MacDonald noted that 74% of the payment should be charged to the sewer bond and the remainder to the GOB. Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Treasurer’s Warrant #23 for $1,575,607.48, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 4-1, with Bonville against.
X Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.R.S.A. Title 1, §405.6 (A), continuation of Town Manager annual performance review.
Chairman Smith moved to enter Executive Session Pursuant to M.R.S.A. Title 1, §405.6 (A), continuation of Town Manager annual performance review, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approve 5-0. Time 7:05PM.
Chairman Smith moved to exit Executive Session, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 5-0. Time 9:40PM. There was no action take by the Board of Selectmen.
Chairman Smith moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40PM, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Bonville
Secretary
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