CALL TO ORDER
Councilor Nesbitt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilor's present: Christy, Hopkins, Lymburner, Nesbitt, Pomerleau, Simpson and Spencer
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (S)
The minutes of the July 8h meeting were accepted as presented by unanimous consent.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no petitions and communications this meeting.
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Chair Simpson said that this meeting each Councilor would give a synopsis of what each of them bring to the board. Each Councilor then gave a brief history of their background and what they bring to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
100-03 Amendments to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Part 6, Growth Management [Christy]
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Christy to dispense with the Clerk's reading of the ordinance. (Unanimous)
After a Public Hearing without Council or Public discussion the above titled ordinance was approved effective immediately and the Hearing was closed.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 1 Nay, Simpson
136-03 Application Submitted by Jack Lee dba Karry Out, Inc. for Renewal of a Malt and Vinous Restaurant License [Simpson]
After a Public Hearing without Council or Public discussion the above titled application was approved and the Hearing was closed.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Nesbitt explained that the Public Safety Committee had been very active in planning the Heath and Safety Fair that will be held September 20. He said that there has been tremendous cooperation from the community and they are looking forward to real good program this year. He explained that the part-time coordinator for the Safe Communities Coalition is vacant and GPCOG has presented a proposal to provide some administrative support which will be discussed at the meeting tomorrow night. He said that at that meeting they will also discussed the Health and Safety Fair. At the August Workshop there will be a demonstration by the Public Safety and Sheriff's Department on the Triad program.
Councilor Christy said that the Roadway Planning Committee will meet tomorrow night at 6:30. The Economic Development Committee will meet later this month.
Councilor Pomerleau explained the Capital Improvements met to discuss the process for the bidding of the new rescue, bids on the Public Works cab and chassis, the culvert replacement on Boundary Road, and paving near Memorial Field.
Councilor Hopkins said that the Water District Steering Committee Standish members had met with three items on the agenda. The membership question will be brought to the Council in September with the committee's recommendation not to join membership with the Water District. The PWD park proposal was discussed and the Committee will be looking to PWD for more information. She went to say that the beach was discussed regarding what the expectations were and what would the next steps be. She said that the Cargill plan and PWD Charter were reviewed. She said that they not received a copy on next weeks PWD Steering Committee agenda as of yet.
Gordon Billington explained that he received it today and it a single item on the agenda which is the beach.
Councilor Spencer said that the Ordinance Committee didn't meet last month but will meet next week.
Chair Simpson said that the Finance Committee have reviewed items for the carry forward. He went on to explain that the Recycling Committee met and they are reviewing tonnage, and we are not hitting our goals of recycling. He said that in the fall we will start an education program in the schools. Also we will have a Hazardous Waste Deposal Day on August 23.
Roger Mosley said that household hazardous waste includes gasoline, oil based paints, paint thinners, car batteries, florescent bulbs and mercury items. The hours will be 8:00 am - 12:00pm on Saturday, August 23. Transfer Station Stickers are required for residential waste only.
Councilor Pomerleau explained that the Community Center Committee met last Wednesday and visited centers in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. The Committee has been very active and will be making a presentation to the Council soon.
Councilor Nesbitt explained that the Ad-Hoc Arsenic Committee is planning to submit their final report at the September Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No items this meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
114-03 Amendments to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Section 181-7 Signs and Section 181.35.4 Tradesman (Referred to Ordinance Committee) [Lymburner]
This ordinance remained in committee.
122-03 Amendment to Standish Town Code, No Parking Ordinance, Establish No Parking Area on Chadbourne Road (Route 35) near Johnson Field (First Reading)[Simpson]
The Council discussed if this change would impact the parking needs of facility, overnight parking of commercial trucks, enforcement of the overnight parking and weight limits on the commercial trucks.
Moved by Pomerleau Seconded by Lymburner to amend the order by adding the following:
FURTHER ORDERED that there be no parking of commercial trucks in the parking area of Johnson Field. (Unanimous)
This item was moved to Public Hearing at the September meeting of the Council by unanimous consent.
124-03 Amendments to Standish Town Code, Chapter 245, Solid Waste Recycling and Management (First Reading)[Simpson]
This item was moved to Public Hearing at the September meeting of the Council by unanimous consent.
NEW BUSINESS
137-03 Recognize Ad-Hoc Beach Committee and Authorize Steering Committee to Negotiate with Portland Water District on Beach Proposal [Hopkins]
Councilor Hopkins said that this order speaks for itself but she wanted to recognize publicly that the Committee led by Mr. Christy and his fast-track method did what the Council had asked of them and more. She said that now we are at the point where the Council should negotiate Water District on this issue.
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
138-03 Amendments to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Land Use, Section 181-27, Cluster Development and Section 181-71, Site Plan Review, Elements (Introduction) [Spencer]
Councilor Spencer explained that this change came from a Planning Board request.
Councilor Christy called for a point of order since this had not been reviewed by the Ordinance Committee.
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Pomerleau to refer this to Ordinance Committee. (Unanimous)
139-03 Amendments to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Land Use, Section 181-3, Terms Defined (Introduction) [Spencer]
Moved by Hopkins Seconded by Christy to refer this to Ordinance Committee. (Unanimous)
140-03 Amendment to Standish Town Code, Chapter 252, Streets and Sidewalks Section 252-5, Disclaimer of Liability; Insurance (Introduction) [Spencer]
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Pomerleau to dispense with the Clerk's reading of the order. (Unanimous)
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Christy to refer this to Ordinance Committee. (Unanimous)
141-03 Amendment to the Town of Standish Personnel Policy [Hopkins]
Moved by Lymburner Seconded by Christy to dispense with the Clerk's reading of the order. (Unanimous)
Councilor Hopkins explained that the biggest change in this policy would affect the Public Works Department. She went on to say that is change is caused by IRS rules.
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
142-03 Authorize Contract with GPCOG for Technical Assistance for a Comprehensive Plan Update [Hopkins]
Councilor Hopkins said that this is result of a workshop that was held last month. She said that the Town Manager did some research regarding other companies that provide this serves and what other towns in the area have done on their Plan.
Councilor Pomerleau said that a bid process should have been conducted on this project.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 1 Nay, Pomerleau
143-03 Call for Special Town Meeting and Approval of Warrant [Simpson]
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
144-03 MSAD 6 Reapportionment Committee Appointments [Simpson]
Moved by Hopkins Seconded Lymburner to refer this item to Appointments Committee. (Unanimous)
145-03 Town Council Appointments to Planning Board and Assessment Review Board [Nesbitt]
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
Mr. Fish was sworn to office before Mary Chapman, Town Clerk.
146-03 Authorize Contract for Culvert Replacement on Boundary Road [Pomerleau]
Councilor Pomerleau explained that the Public Works Department did emergency repairs on the culvert as a Band-Aid to get us through a little bit. The rebuild is going to be done on that road and water main was being installed. A local company that was doing work in the area was able to replace the culvert for $8,200 and the work was done. There was another bid received for $32,000.
Councilor Lymburner questioned that if the work had already been done? She asked when the work was done? She said that she had a problem with the process that was used.
Councilor Pomerleau explained that it was done about a week ago, he said that it would not make it through the winter. Also, the contractor was in the area.
Gordon Billington explained that the manager could make emergency expenditures in a circumstance like this.
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
147-03 Award Bid for Banking Services [Nesbitt]
Councilor Nesbitt explained that Peoples came in at about half of the other bidders.
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
148-03 Authorize Purchase of 4 X 2 Cab and Chassis for Highway Truck [Pomerleau]
Councilor Pomerleau explained that the bid process was conducted and this was the lowest bidder. He said that this truck will last us a long time.
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
149-03 Carry Forward Certain Accounts [Spencer]
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
150-03 Authorize Health and Safety Fair [Nesbitt]
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
151-03 Establish September 20, 2003 as Standish Health and Safety Day [Nesbitt]
Moved by Spencer to dispense with the Clerk's reading of the order. (6 Yeas - 1 Nay, Nesbitt-Motion failed)
Moved by Christy to delete the name of the George E. Jack School in the order. There was no second to the motion so it died.
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
152-03 Authorize a Communication Forum [Nesbitt]
Councilor Nesbitt explained that due to geographical makeup of Town and the different forms of media it is difficult to get information out. He said that this proposal is to focus on communications and how to improve it.
The Council brought up past attempts to have a town-wide newspaper; the make up of the panel and that this may need further discussion in a workshop.
Moved by Lymburner Seconded by Hopkins to refer this to workshop. (6 Yeas - 1, Nay, Christy)
153-03 Cast Ballot for Maine Municipal Association Slate of Executive Committee and Officers [Simpson]
Moved by Hopkins Seconded by Lymburner to amend the order to select Dana K. Lee as candidate for Vice-President. (Unanimous)
Gordon Billington explained that Mr. Lee has been on the MMA Executive Committee for several years. He is one of the proponents for referendum issues coming before the voters this year regarding tax reform issues. He went on to say that he received the endorsement of thirty towns to be added by petition.
VOTE ON ORDER AS AMENDED: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
154-03 Application Submitted by Lake Region Shrine Club to Operate a Game of Chance [Simpson]
VOTE: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
155-03 Award Bid for Sale of 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Surplus Vehicle [Pomerleau]
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Hopkins to add the name of Stuart Richards and the amount of $480 to the order. (Unanimous)
Councilor Pomerleau disclosed that Mr. Richards rents a building from him and would like to abstain from voting on this order.
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Hopkins to allow Councilor Pomerleau to abstain. (Unanimous)
VOTE ON ORDER AS AMENDED: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays - 1 Abstain, Pomerleau
PUBLIC ITEMS
There were no public items.
Councilor Nesbitt explain that there were still openings Recreation and Public safety Committee interested persons can contact Mary for an application.
Councilor Lymburnrer asked the Council receive notice of when Growth permits are issued.
Councilor Pomerleau explained that there is a play running at the School Houses Arts Center titled Silver Lining that was written and produced by some local high school/ college kinds in Standish.
Councilor Hopkins publicly thanked the Ad-hoc Beach Committee for their efforts. She said that they went above a beyond the call of duty in their commitment not only in time but their energy in the to work through Plan.
Councilor Hopkins asked the Chair how he wanted to receive notice of topics for workshop items.
Chair Simpson said either through Gordy or directly to him.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Several coming meetings were announced.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (S)
There was not an executive session at this meeting.
ADJOURN
Moved by Hopkins Seconded by Christy to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm by unanimous consent.
Submitted by: ____________________________ Clerk/Secretary
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