MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, MAINE
Monday, February 5, 2007
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held this date in the Meeting Room at the Town Office, Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Those present included: Chairman Rick Savage, Selectmen Kathy Branch, Ernest Coombs, Patrick Smallidge, Jeffrey Smith; Town Manager Michael MacDonald; Police Chief James Willis, Assessor John Brushwein, Harbor Master Shawn Murphy, Finance Director Brent Hamor, Fire Chief Mike Bender, Code Enforcement Officer Kimberly Keene, Recording Secretary Ellen Kappes and members of the public.
I. Call to order.
Chairman Savage called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Minutes
A. Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of January 16, 2007.
MOTION: Selectman Smith moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2007 as presented, seconded by Selectman Coombs. The vote was unanimous in favor.
III. Appointments and Communications
A. Approve appointment of Dianne Young to Traffic Committee.
MOTION: Selectman Coombs moved to approve the above, seconded by Selectman Smallidge. The vote was unanimous in favor.
B. Confirm appointment of Travis O. Frost as part-time Police Patrol Officer, effective February 6, 2007 at rate of $12.00/hr.
MOTION: Selectman Smallidge moved to confirm the above, seconded by Selectman Branch. The vote was unanimous in favor.
C. No action acknowledgement of department reports; Code Enforcement, Fire Department
D. No action acknowledgement of Bangor Hydro Electric notice of pole permit application with ME DOT for pole on Rt 102 1740' southerly of Long Pond Rd.
E. No action acknowledgement of Verizon notice of pole permit application with ME DOT for pole on Rt 3 (Peabody Drive) 318' westerly of Dodge Point Rd.
F. No action acknowledgement of Dept of Environmental Protection notice of Island Foundation's "Public Notice of Intent To File" beneficial use of approximately 1200 cu yards of dredge spoils for the ponds.
G. No action acknowledgement of Sanitary District Steering Committee meeting minutes of January 3, 2007.
IV. Selectmen Reports
1. Chairman Savage spoke about a letter from a Westport Island Selectman whose coastal town is in the same dilemma as this one with insufficient State reimbursements. They are interested in forming a coalition group. Chairman Savage wanted copies of the letter for the rest of the Board.
2. Chairman Savage asked for comments about the Sanitary District Steering Committee minutes. Selectman Coombs said they were rather discouraging. Chairman Savage said he was let down by the finality of the conclusion based on the opinions of two people. He encouraged the Board to revitalize the conversation.
V. Old Business
A. Approve liquor license for Judith L. Swett d/b/a Lighthouse Inn & Restaurant.
MOTION: Selectman Smallidge moved to approve the above renewal, seconded by Selectman Smith. The vote was unanimous in favor.
B. Approve Eric Dunleavy request to live in travel trailer on his lot at Map 12 Lot 13-22 during construction of home on lot (fourth request)
MOTION: Selectman Coombs moved to approve the above, seconded by Selectman Smallidge. The vote was unanimous in favor.
C. Review report from Maine Fire Apparatus on condition of 75' ladder truck.
Fire Chief Bender said there is a question of the structural integrity of the ladder truck but that he has decided to keep it in service. Its condition is serious enough for the Board and Town Manager to know about it. Responding to Selectman Smallidge, he said it is scheduled for replacement in 2009 but he hopes it will be in 2008.
VI. New Business
A. Approve Administration/Dispatch labor agreement with Teamster's Local #340.
Town Manager MacDonald explained the above. Selectman Coombs said he was glad it was over; the negotiations were expensive for the Town.
MOTION: Chairman Savage moved to approve the above, seconded by Selectman Smith. The vote was unanimous in favor.
B. Review draft Acadia Disposal District budget.
Town Manager MacDonald said the Town’s portion has gone up considerably. The cost is based on the amount disposed. The Board voiced no objections and accepted the above as is.
C. Approve agreement with American Red Cross for use of MD Elementary School building as mass care shelter for the victims of disaster.
Responding to Chairman Savage, Fire Chief Bender said the school was selected because of its size and would be used in the event of a major disaster.
MOTION: Selectman Coombs moved to approve the above, seconded by Selectman Smith. The vote was unanimous in favor.
D. Discuss and vote to acceptance or decline offer from estate of Valerie Tracy to place Gilman High School clock in the Municipal Building
Town Manager MacDonald said Valerie Tracy’s heirs have indicated that they wanted the clock to go to the Library. The Library has agreed to accept it.
MOTION: Selectman Smith moved to accept the above, seconded by Selectman Coombs. The vote was 0 – 4 – 0. Selectmen Coombs, Savage, Smallidge and Smith voted against the motion; Selectman Branch recused herself from the vote. The motion did not carry.
E. Approve participation in Maine Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security Grant to provide laptop computers, cell phone service and "data bank"
Responding to Chairman Savage, Police Chief Willis said there would be expenses but did not think the Town would be obligated to continue its participation down the road if it accepts the grant. He hoped a conversion to wireless would be possible at some point. He is interested in participation because of the benefit of data sharing. The laptops are not necessarily needed but are part of the package.
MOTION: Selectman Smallidge moved to approve the above, seconded by Selectman Coombs. The vote was unanimous in favor.
F. Review bid results for Town Office Roofing and Siding project.
Town Manager MacDonald reported that Public Works Director Smith had requested that the Board defer a decision on the above until he has had a chance to review the bids. Selectmen agreed to put off a decision until the next meeting.
VII. General Issues
• None
VII. Other Business
IX. Treasurer’s Warrants Approve Treasurer's Warrant # 7 for $634,517.87
Signed as presented.
X Executive Session
None requested
At 6:58 pm, Selectman Smith moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Selectman Smallidge. The vote was unanimous in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey Smith
Secretary
Location: Town Office Meeting Room, Northeast Harbor
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. in the Meeting Room at the Town Office, Northeast Harbor, Maine.
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