MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, MAINE
Monday, September 21, 2009
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Community Room, at the Somesville Fire Station, Somesville, 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, Police Chief James Willis, 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. Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of September 8, 2009.
After a few grammatical corrections by Selectman Bonville, Selectman Mooers moved to approve the minutes of September 8, 2009 as amended, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
III. Appointments and Communications
None
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly report, Harbors.
B. Acknowledge receipt of Olver Associates Weekly construction Summary for Somesville WWTF Upgrade for week of September 4 and September 11, 2009.
C. Acknowledge receipt of Maine Municipal Association invitation to a regional presentation (September 22, 2009, Ellsworth City Hall Auditorium) on the Excise Tax and TABOR II initiatives.
D. Acknowledge receipt of Engineering Services Agreement with Lanpher Associates, Acoustical study at Seal Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, items A-D no items removed, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
V. Selectmen Reports
Selectman Bonville received a comment about the scheduling of the re-paving and leveling of the asphalt in front of the Great Harbor Museum. The citizen request was that there be no asphalt in front of the Great Harbor Museum doors allowing for some green area there. Public Works Director Smith stated that the work is scheduled to begin next week.
Selectman Damon expressed her appreciation about seeing the swinging signs out at the Town Office and the Somesville Fire Station.
VI. Old Business
A. Review of Town Office addition/renovation drawings.
There was considerable discussion with members of the public. The Board members received copies of the 2005 SLAM drawings, which proposed an addition to the existing structure. Selectman Smith suggested contacting Southwest Harbor Police and Fire Department to request a tour of their new facilities and to learn what they might do differently. Town Manager MacDonald stated that Mr. Blake had called him on Thursday and expressed his desire that the meeting room not be altered and that his preference for the building was to leave it as is and construct something separate and appropriate for the Police and Fire Department. MacDonald also stated that the Public Protection Committee will be providing their recommendations and he suggested that the Board of Selectmen wait until the Public Protection Committee has completed their charge from the
Board.
VII. New Business
A. Approval of 2009 Rural Wastewater Support Program grant amount of $599.00.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the 2009 Rural Wastewater Support Program grant amount of $599.00, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 5-0.
B. Recommend Police Chief Willis close a section of Rock End Road on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a MDI Skate park Association “skate jam.”
Following discussion concerning emergency vehicle access, Selectman Bucklin moved to approve closing a section of Rock End Road on Saturday, October 3, 2009 for the stated time, seconded by Selectman Damon. The motion was approved 5-0.
C. Approve purchase of F-150 2WD reg. cab pickup truck for Buildings and Grounds from Quirk Ford of Augusta and authorize release of $15,797.80 from PW Equipment Reserve Account 20-24105-00, balance $211,142.81.
There was discussion about the need for a full sized truck concerning fuel usage and capacity. Selectman Mooers moved to amend the amount to $17,047.80 with the additional $1,250 being credited to sale of surplus equipment revenue account. Selectman Mooers moved to approve the purchase of the F-150 2WD reg. cab pickup truck for Buildings and Grounds from Quirk Ford of Augusta, and to release $17,047.80 from PW Equipment Reserve Account 20-24105-00 to pay for same, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
D. Discussion of utilizing an insurance consultant to review existing insurance programs.
Following considerable discussion between the Board and Town Manager MacDonald, the Board directed Town Manager MacDonald to invite two to three agents to the October 5, 2009 meeting for interviews and to see what their companies and plans could do for the Town and employees. This item was tabled until the October 5, 2009 meeting.
E. Authorize release of $105,703.30 from the Waste Water Bond Repayment Reserve.
This item was added to agenda. Selectman Bonville moved to authorize release $105,703.30 from the Waste Water Bond Repayment Reserve Account 20-24202-03 to pay a portion of the October Waste Water Bond principle and interest payment, seconded by Selectman Mooers. The motion was approved 5-0.
VII. General Issues
There was a request from a citizen in attendance that there be a Town line sign on the Indian Point Road.
VIII. Committee Reports
None
X. Treasurer’s Warrants
A. Approve Treasurer’s Warrant #17 in the amount of $1,484,640.18.
Selectman Mooers moved to approve the Treasurer’s Warrant #17 in the amount of $1,484,640.18, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approved 3-1-1, Selectman Bonville abstained from the vote, Selectman Damon voted against because there was no warrant in her Selectmen package.
X Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.R.S.A. Title 1, §405.6 (A), consideration of the appointment, assignment or duties of Acting Town Manager.
Selectman Mooers moved to go into Executive Session at 7:25PM, seconded by Selectman Bucklin. The motion was approve 5-0.
Selectman Mooers moved to return to regular session at 8:07PM, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0. There was no action taken by the Board of Selectmen.
Selectman Mooers moved to adjourn at 8:07PM, seconded by Selectman Bonville. The motion was approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Bonville
Secretary
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