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PRESENT: Chairman Hathaway, Councilor Cheney, Councilor Friedman and Councilor Kelly; Town Manager B. Reed, CEO A. Thomas, and Assistant Clerk K. Gifford; Assistant Fire Chief Carl Tenney, Fire Fighters
ITEM 1. The December 17, 2001 Veazie Town Council was called to order at 7:00 PM.
ITEM 2. Consideration of minutes: Motion By: Councilor Cheney
ITEM 3. Consideration of the Agenda: There were no additions made to the agenda.
ITEM 4a. Public Comments: There were no comments from the public.
ITEM 5a. Senior Housing Grant
Manager Reed stated that enclosed in the Council packets was a copy of the Senior Housing Grant, which was the final grant agreement between the Graham School Senior Housing Associates Limited Partnership and the Town. Manager Reed stated that he and the Town
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
ITEM 5b. Quint Purchase Update
Manager Reed informed the Council that two additional handouts had been added to the Council packets, 5biii and 5biv. Manager Reed stated that William Peters of W.C. Peters Fire Apparatus Consulting was very impressed with the amount of work that the call department personnel had completed, Manager Reed detailed that in his phone conversation, Mr. Peters highlighted that there had been full time departments that he had worked with that had not done half the work that Veaziequint would be required after his site visit due to the fact that the power plant is the Town
Manager Reed stated that the Town has been in discussion with E-ONE on purchasing a 110
Assistant Fire Chief Carl Tenney reviewed the Aerial Apparatus Time Line (Item 5bii) with the Council. Assistant Fire Chief Carl Tenney stated that the items listed on Item 5biii were items of concern that William Peters had put in his report. Assistant Fire Chief Carl Tenney further stated that in Item 5biv the costs of the truck and the additional items are outlined.
Manager Reed explained that in order to avoid a cost increase the Town will need to send a letter of
Manager Reed stated that the Town has only received two quotes for ten-year municipal leases. MSG and Peoples Bank were the only two with quotes in the 4-5% lease rate.
Councilor Friedman inquired on whether it was in writing that the additional items were going to be added. Manager Reed explained that it was a negotiation on good faith. Councilor Friedman also inquired on whether the Town
Chris Champagne stated that the Town will have to change the slope to the garage so the ladder doesn
Chairman Hathaway stated that the Town needs to be prepared to deal with this ongoing situation. The Town has a lot of equipment and the public is going to question utilization. Chairman Hathaway stated that when the power plant came to Veazie it was the Towncoming back from the truck will be almost half of the original value. Chairman Hathaway asked that Manager Reed review where the money is coming from for this truck. Manager Reed stated that the money isn
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
ITEM 5c. Public Safety Follow up:
Manager Reed outlined the job description and flowchart included in the Council packets. Manager Reed stated it should be noted that both department heads (police and fire) have been supportive of the idea as long as it is known that the implementation of this concept is not due to any major department break down or problems. Manager Reed explained that he had discussed with both department heads that the concept of moving in this direction is to ensure that in our post
Councilor Cheney stated that she would like to hear some comments from the Police and Fire Department if they had any. Fire Fighter James McCrum expressed his concern over whose side the public safety director would be on. Councilor Friedman stated that it will be someone who is talented and would make both departments run smoothly rather then being on one department
Member of the public Pat Bastey was unclear about why the Town was looking to add a new position. Pat Bastey inquired whether the Town was having problems and that is why it is trying to implement this new position. Councilor Friedman stated that appointing a Public Safety Director has been something the Council has been talking about for the past ten or so years. Councilor Friedman stated that it would be more efficient to have one individual to oversee each department and itthat each individual department does their own budgets and with a Public Safety Director it would still be that way, but the Public Safety Director would over see the budgets for all departments.
Chairman Hathaway stated we are trying to be more efficient; not add more costs. We need to make sure we have a professional to deal with in the case that any issues come up. Member of the public Pat Bastey wanted to know what we would be paying a public safety director. Councilor Friedman stated that the Council hasn
Councilor Friedman wanted to clarify that the possible implementation of a public safety director has nothing to do with the performance of the police or fire department, the Council is merely looking at alternative ways to be more efficient. Chairman Hathaway stated that the Council is trying to do what is right for the Town and make a stronger, unified, and more proactive department. Member of the public Pat Bastey stated that if the Town can afford a new fire truck then we should be able to afford a full time fire chief. Manager Reed explained that the funds for each come from two different places. The Fire Chiefs salary comes from the annual budget and the funds for the fire truck come from the CBEC TIF.
Councilor Friedman stated he would like a committee established to investigate this position further. He also stated he would like to be on this committee along with 2-3 people from the Fire Department and 2-3 people from the Police Department as well. Manager Reed stated he would contact MMA to investigate a wage scale for the position.
ITEM 6a. Appointments
i. Shoreland Zoning Officer
Included in the Council packets was a recommendation from CEO Thomas requesting the Council appoint John Manter as an alternate Shoreland Zoning Officer. Manager Reed stated that CEO Thomas had outlined that if John Manter were appointed to the position numerous State trainings would be offered to him free of charge. Chairman Hathaway asked if this was a paid position. Manager Reed stated it is not.
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
ii. Planning Board Associate
Also included in the Council packets was a recommendation from CEO Thomas requesting the Council appoint Suzanne Malis-Anderson as an alternate Planning Board member. CEO Thomas outlined that the Planning Board is suppose to consist of five members with two alternates. Currently there are five members and no alternates.
Motion By: Councilor Kelly
ITEM 6b. Crowe International
Manager Reed recommended to the Council that the Town enter into an agreement with Crowe International to handle the Townwaste to dispose of. Manager Reed stated he didn
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
ITEM 6c. GZA Agreement
Manager Reed pointed out that GZA is the firm whom the City of Bangor is using to conduct their Environmental Audit. Manager Reed stated that as recalled the Town has partnered with the City on household and municipal hazardous waste issues over the past several years. At the present time the Town is considered a generator of hazardous waste and the EPA requires an audit and action plan on what we do with our waste, i.e. transit slips and destination plans. Councilor Cheney inquired whether the school would be included in this agreement. Manager Reed stated that the school would be included. Manager Reed stated that the Town needs to identify potential problematic issues, document the Towntransit plan and disposal process, and maintain a well kept chemical inventory. Chairmen Hathaway stated that the Town needs to watch what it takes in to make sure things are properly documented and disposed of. Chairman Hathaway further stated that the Town should limit was is onsite, in other words, find out what the physical needs are and limit the number of chemicals that are on site.
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
ITEM 6d. Public Hearing on Discontinuance of Flagg Street
Motion By: Councilor Friedman
Motion By: Councilor Cheney
Motion By: Councilor Cheney
ITEM 7a. Manager
7a. A follow up of the Topliff claim of damage to a rental property. The Town
Councilor Hathaway wanted to know if the claim had been forwarded to the Townresponsibility. The deposit placed by the tenant on the apartment should cover the damage of this nature.
7b. A fire department monthly report
7c. A bid summary sheet pertaining to the Senior Housing project
Dave Merrit forwarded this. The lowest bid was P.M MacKay
7d. An invitation to Kate Ostrofskys Gold award ceremony. No letters were not sent out so they had to reschedule
7e. A copy of the Sewer Districts Audit. All pages.
7f. A letter from Scott to C.N. Brown pertaining to the oil leak at the school facility.
Councilor Friedman wanted to know if C.N. Brown was going to pay for the damage. CEO Thomas stated that they had already paid for it. Both Councilor Friedman and Councilor Kelly were under the impression that there was an alarm. CEO Thomas stated that there is but a custodial person had overlooked it for a few days.
7g. A copy of the Veazie School committees minutes
7h. A copy of the water districts minutes.
7i. A copy of the Shanklin
Councilor Cheney inquired on whether this issue was resolved. Manager Reed stated that it is resolved however there may still be complaints in the future.
7j. A copy of a letter from the DEP recommending the extension of the stack at JC Auto. CEO Thomas stated that the owner in the past had agreed to extend it, but he did not know if he planned to do so.
ITEM 8. Requests for Information/Council Comments:
Councilor Cheney wanted to know about the traffic light, whether a diagnostic kit was going to be brought up. Manager Reed stated that the timing was checked and it wasn
ITEM 9. Warrants: Town Warrant 13 & 13A, Town Payroll Warrant 13, School Warrant 11, School Payroll Warrant 11, and School Lunch Warrant 11, were circulated and signed.
ITEM 10. Adjournment: Motion By: Councilor Friedman
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Gifford
Assistant Clerk
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