TOWN OF TREMONT
REGULAR SELECTMEN’S MEETING
TREMONT TOWN OFFICE
MEETING ROOM
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007
6:00PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Selectmen’s meeting of Monday, April 9, 2007 was called to order at 6PM by Chairman Scott Grierson.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairman Scott Grierson, Selectmen Charlie Dillon, Heath Higgins, Chris Eaton, Town Manager Millard Billings and Recording Secretary Heidi Farley.
Members of the public present were Carlton Johnson- resident, Rob Liebow, Nancy Thurlow, Diane Waters, Amy Murphy-representing Tremont School, Linda Lord-Library committee, Brad Reed-H.G. Reed Inc. and Mark Good- Islander.
Selectman Kathi Thurston arrived at 6:07PM.
3. ADJUSTMENTS/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to move to Agenda item 8B to 4, second by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
4. AGENDA ITEM 8.B. SCHOOL BUDGET
Superintendent of Schools Rob Liebow discussed with the Selectmen what was needed for the School budget and how the amount was figured.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the School budget for $2,289,406.00, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of articles 3- 12, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
School Board member Amy Murphy asked the Selectmen if they would give their support to a position paper in support of local schools and opposition to school redistricting plans.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon for the Selectmen to support the position paper in support of our schools, second by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 5-0.
5. AGENDA ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to accept minutes of April 2, 2007, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion failed
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to accept minutes of April 2, 2007 as corrected, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 4-0-1. Chairman Scott Grierson abstained because he was not present at that meeting.
6. AGENDA ITEM 5 WARRANTS
Warrant # 118 $5,128.81
Warrant # 119 1,394.00
Warrant # 120 4,500.00
Warrant # 121 5,881.80
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to accept warrants, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
7. AGENDA ITEM 6. NEW BUSINESS
6. A. UPDATE NEW TOWN OFFICE
Town Manager Millard Billings showed the Selectmen different display signs and they decided on the 4x6 size with large letters. Brad Reed from H.G. Reed discussed with the Selectmen their
options for a generator. Town Manager will put it out to bid.
6. B. CUTTING ACROSS COLUMBIA AVE.
Resident Carlton Johnson explained to the Selectmen that he would like to cut a one foot wide trench across Columbia Ave. to access his lot across the street. He is putting in a new sewer
system and needs to run the pipe under the road. Selectman Kathi Thurston asked Town Manager Millard Billings to look into easements. Selectman Heath Higgins would like to see Mr. Johnson’s subsurface wastewater disposal design. Mr. Johnson
will bring it in for the next meeting.
6. C. ADOPTION OF RECREATION BOARD BY-LAWS
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to approve Recreation Board by-laws, seconded by Selectman Charlie Dillon. Motion passed 5-0.
8. AGENDA ITEM 7. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Town Manager Millard Billings reported to the Selectmen that contrary to the report in the Bar Harbor Times the new plow truck only cost $4500.00. The mileage was 108K not the price.
Town Manager Millard Billings told the Selectmen that the Harbor Committee met on Thursday and they decided to purchase a new stove for the wharf house and to suspend rent for 3 months in the winter for the current renter. Selectmen Chris Eaton and Charlie Dillon support the Harbor Committee decisions completely. Selectman Heath Higgins would like to have a lease drawn up so there would be no confusion. Town Manager Millard Billings will draw up a lease from April 1 to March 31 for $800.00 a month for nine months.
Town Manager Millard Billings reported that the estimate for the interior parts to a new culvert steamer was $8591.28 and that he has received an offer on a used trailer to house the steamer. Selectmen authorized Town Manager to check it out.
9. AGENDA ITEM 8. ANNUAL BUDGET
A. MUNICIPAL BUDGET & WARRANT
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to reconsider numbers in the GENERAL ADMINISTRATION article to include $900.00 for Selectman raises, seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston.. Motion passed 4-1-0. Selectman heath Higgins opposed.
MOTION by Selectman Chris Eaton to recommend passage of the GENERAL ADMINISTRATION article in the amount of $523344.00, seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 4-1-0. Selectman Charlie Dillon opposed.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the INSURANCE article, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to recommend passage of the PROTECTION article, seconded by Selectman Charlie Dillon. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the DEPT SERVICE article, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the RECREATION article, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the PUBLIC WORKS article, seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to recommend passage of the SOLID WASTE article, seconded by Selectman Charlie Dillon. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND SERVICES article, seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to recommend passage of the Comprehensive Plan Update Grant article, seconded by Selectman Charlie Dillon. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to recommend passage of the RESERVES article, seconded by Selectman Charlie Dillon. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to recommend passage of the ISLAND EXPLORER , seconded by Selectman Charlie Dillon. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the BAR HARBOR FOOD PANTRY article, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the remaining third party request articles 34-42, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the Harbor Revenue article, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to recommend passage of the Wharf Revenue article, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to recommend passage of the property tax levy limit article, seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 5-0.
10. AGENDA ITEM 9. OLD BUSINESS
A. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
MOTION by Selectman Kathi Thurston to go into executive session at 9:04pm pursuant to title 1 Maine Revised Statutes annotated section 405 subsection 6 paragraph C to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property or interest therein because premature disclosure of the information would prejudice the bargaining position of the Selectpersons, seconded by Selectman Heath Higgins. Motion passed 3-2-0. Chairman Scott Grierson and Selectman Charlie Dillon voted against.
MOTION by Selectman Heath Higgins to come out of executive session at 9:20pm, seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 5-0.
11. AGENDA ITEM 10. SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS FOR NEXT MEETING
Selectmen would like to have their annual review of the Town Manager.
12. AGENDA ITEM 11.OTHER
Selectman Heath Higgins mentioned sending a memo to Public Works and the Harbor Master that they are to help emergency personnel in an emergency situation.
13. AGENDA ITEM 12. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
April 23, 2007.
14. AGENDA ITEM 13.ADJOURN
MOTION by Selectman Charlie Dillon to adjourn meeting at 9:27pm., seconded by Selectman Kathi Thurston. Motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted
Heidi Farley
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Scott Grierson Charlie Dillon
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Kathi Thurston Heath Higgins
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Chris Eaton
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