TOWN OF TREMONT
REGULAR SELECTMAN’S MEETING
TREMONT TOWN OFFICE
MEETING ROOM
MONDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2007
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The February 26, 2007 meeting was called to order by Chairman Scott Grierson at 6:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present were Chairman Scott Grierson, Selectmen Chris Eaton, Heath Higgins, Kathi Thurston, Town Manager Millard Billings, and Recording Secretary Debbi Nickerson.
Members of the public present were David Schlaefer – Chairman Harbor Committee, Mark Good – Islander, Mel Atherton – Harbor Committee Member, Diane Miller – Harbor Committee Member, Heidi Farley – Rec Board Member, Jed Campbell – Rec Board Member, and Jennie Gray – Rec Board Member.
3. ADJUSTMENTS /ADOPTION OF AGENDA
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 12, 2007
Chairman Scott Grierson asked to have several corrections made.
Motion by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to approve the minutes of February 12, 2007 as amended. Motion passed 4 – 0.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Warrant 101 $5,390.74
Warrant 102 767.01
Warrant 103 106,162.91
Motion by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to approve Warrants 101, 102 and 103. Motion passed 4 – 0.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. UPDATE NEW TOWN OFFICE
Town Manager Millard Billings explained the Change Orders received from Associated Builders (see attached). The Selectmen had no objections.
Patton Plumbing and Heating has switched the air handlers from automatic to manual.
Tom King has agreed to fix the tiles that are lifting. Also, a crease or ripple has developed in the floor by the elevator.
B. HARBOR COMMITTEE SEAL COVE RAMP
Chairman of the Harbor Committee David Schlaefer explained the Harbor Committee has commissioned a rough draft of a new design for the Seal Cove Ramp (see attached). The current ramp is unsafe and needs to be updated. The John Goodwin, Jr. Company has submitted an estimate (see attached). The Harbor Committee and Seal Cove Ramp Committee propose to use funds from Seal Cove Ramp Reserve Account, Harbor Reserve, donations from interested parties as well as grants. They are proposing a design that will allow float attachment later.
Motion by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to approve $7,500.00 from Harbor Management Funds to research and set up specs and drawing for this project. Motion passed 4 – 0.
C. APPOINTMENTS
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to appoint Susan Snyder to the Planning Board for a 5 year term ending 2011. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to appoint Brian Devisme to the Recreation Board to replace TJ [Paulos]. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to [make the Landscaping Committee a 7 member committee with members serving] 3 year terms. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to appoint Heidi Farley to the Landscaping Committee. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to appoint John Buckwalter [to the Landscaping Committee]. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to appoint McKenzie Clough to the Landscaping Committee. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to appoint Constance Howe to the Landscaping Committee. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to appoint Scott Grierson to the Landscaping Committee. Motion passed 3 – 0 – 1. Chairman Scott Grierson abstained.
D. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
1. The Selectmen received the 2006 Annual Report from Acadia Disposal District. It contains the 2007 budget and Tremont’s dues.
2. DEP approves the application from Tremont to preserve Sawyers Island in order to compensate for the Bass Harbor dredge improvements (see attached).
Chairman Scott Grierson asked if the town must file a deed restriction with the DEP within 60 days of the letter which is dated February 13, 2007. Town Manager Millard Billings said the intent was to not have to file the deed until the funding was received and the project was a “go”. Mr. Billings said he would discuss that with DEP.
3. There will be a Public Hearing held on March 13, 2007 to hear public opinion on an amended subdivision plan, proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, proposed amendments to the Harbor Ordinance, and the repeal of the Tremont Traffic Control and Parking Ordinance
4. On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at the Ellsworth Town Hall auditorium will be a seminar on the Working-waterfront. Mr. Billings said he would be attending.
5. Town Manager Billings asked the Selectmen if they felt the Chairmen of the other Boards needed keys. Most meetings either Mr. Billings or a town employee attend and can be responsible for admittance and locking up afterwards. The Selectmen decided to be sure the Fire Department has the keys to the office. And to release other keys on a daily basis as needed.
6. Town Manager Billings has received prices for the 2 floats that will be built this winter (see attached). The Selectmen agreed to order the materials from McEachern & Hutchins.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Mr. Billings had already invited Chad Smith, the Town Attorney, to the next Selectmen Meeting.
8. ANNUAL BUDGET
A. SCHOOL
The School Budget will be presented to the Selectmen on March 5, 2007.
B. BOARDS & COMMITTEES REQUESTS
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to recommend passage for $4,000.00 [for the Recreation Board]. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to recommend passage of the carry forward for the Recreation Board. Motion passed 4 – 0.
The Rec Board gave the Selectmen a letter concerning an incident at the Community Building (see attached). The Selectmen asked Town Manager Billings to send a memo to the School Board reiterating the gym sharing agreement.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to recommend passage of $26,600.00 for the Library. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to recommend passage for the unexpended funds and revenues earned be carried over for the Library. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Chris Eaton, to recommend passage of $1,500.00 for the Board of Appeals. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to recommend passage of $3,709.26 for Acadia Disposal District. Motion passed 4 – 0. This request if just for the town’s dues, they have not yet submitted their request for Household Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste.
C. MUNICIPAL
None
9. SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS FOR NEXT MEETING
Combined Warrant Committee, School Board, Selectmen, and the Town Attorney meeting.
10. OTHER
Selectman Heath Higgins and Chris Eaton have received many comments on the snow plowing, mostly favorable.
11. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
March 5. 2007
12. ADJOURN
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to adjourn. Motion passed 4 – 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbi Nickerson
Recording Secretary
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Scott Grierson Charlie Dillon
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Heath Higgins Katharine Thurston
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Chris Eaton
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