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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STANDISH, MAINE
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006 – MUNICIPAL CENTER 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hopkins called the meeting to order and Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called by the Clerk. All Councilors were present except Councilor Lymburner who was excused.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (S)
The minutes of the March 14, 2006 meeting were accepted as presented by unanimous consent.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no petitions or communications at this meeting.
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Managers update included:
Ø The Town will be installing reverse 911. This gives the capability for emergency notification to residents by area such as an emergency evacuation notices.
Ø The Safety Committee has just completed a self inspection of all the town buildings. Public Works facilities rated very highly.
Ø Fire/EMS has completed training on the National Incident Management System. It is a Federal requirement for all responders and emergency managers to train on standard language and procedures used during response to national emergencies. With this training, we’re 90% ahead of most towns according to the state. We now need to complete the Department Heads and other key executives by this fall to be compliant with Federal guidelines.
Under a grant for a repeater, the Town will be installing an antenna on the roof of the main building at St. Josephs College. That will greatly improve emergency communications redundancy in the Whites Bridge area.
On Monday April 17th there will be an event here in the evening for Fire/EMS – a Brush Fire event – where neighboring towns will bring their brush fire fighting equipment here for mutual training.
Ø Recreation Department is completing the last part of the upgrade to the Steep Falls Ball Field.
On May 6 there will be a senior forum at Edna Libby School – tai chi demo, water color instruction and other items of interest will be presented.
The Thursday Tai Chi classes for seniors will be expanded to add a second session on Fridays.
Ø The Code Enforcement Officer reports that single family housing permits continue to be up.
Ø Public Works notes that the docks are in at the boat launch site.
Public Works has been cutting out a ½ mile walking trail here at the Municipal Center. We are starting planning for a dedication of the trail around Memorial Day in honor of Councilor Spencer.
Mr. Billington explained that there would not be a Department Head presentation this evening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
44-06 Application Submitted by James Para dba Standish House of Pizza, Inc. for Renewal of a Malt Restaurant License [Hopkins]
Chair Hopkins asked if the application was in order.
The Clerk reported that it was.
After a public hearing without additional Council or public discussion the above noted application was approved and the hearing was closed.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
45-06 Application Submitted by Michael Baptista and Elaine Burnham dba Acres of Wildlife Campground, Inc for Renewal of a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Campground License [Hopkins]
Chair Hopkins asked if the application was in order.
The Clerk reported that it was.
After a public hearing without additional Council or public discussion the above noted application was approved and the hearing was closed.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
46-06 Application Submitted by James Paquette of Saco dba Memory Lane Located at 2 Ossipee Trail East for Renewal of Pool Room License [Hopkins]
Chair Hopkins asked if the application was in order.
The Clerk said that the departments had not signed off on the inspections on the application. She noted that the current license is valid through April 30.
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Richardson and Voted to amend the order to add the following: upon approval of the Fire Chief, Code Enforcement Officer and Town Manager. 5 Yeas – 1 Nay, Christy
After a public hearing without additional Council or public discussion the above noted application was approved and the hearing was closed.
VOTE ON AMENDED ORDER: 4 Yeas -2 Nays Christy and Pomerleau
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Simpson
Ø The Finance Committee met yesterday to review items that are on tonight’s agenda. He went on to say that the Towns finances look very good. He said at this time it looks like we will not need a tax anticipated note going into May. He explained that there maybe three departments that may require going to a Special Town Meeting in June due to fuel costs.
Ø The Community Building Study Committee will be sending two mailings within the next few weeks promoting that project. He said that you will note that the sale of lands that we put to bid will give us the opportunity to purchase this land for cash on the June referendum leaving monies in the dedicated reserve for the architectural process.
Councilor Richardson
Ø He said as Chair of the Steering Committee he spoke at the March Board of Trustees meeting in opposition to their Order 13 which authorizes the appeal to Superior Court regarding the range road issue.
Councilor Christy
Ø The Roadway Committee is looking forward to presenting their recommendations at the Council workshop.
Ø The Ordinance Committee will talk about design standards and sidewalks at their next meeting.
Councilor Pomerleau
Ø The Capital Improvements Committee met and discussed the Manchester Bridge project. The committee also opened bids at that meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Hopkins explained that there needs to be an amendment to order 48-06 to add the names of two additional ballot clerks.
47-06 Approval of Municipal Warrant for Prosecution of Owners or Keepers of Unlicensed Dogs [Hopkins]
48-06 Appointments-Town Council Confirmation of Political Parties Nomination of Ballot Clerks and Membership to the Voter Registration Appeals Board [Hopkins]
49-06 Approval of Election Clerks and Election Warden for the June 13, 2006 Elections [Hopkins]
50-06 Authorize Change in Voter Registration Hours Prior to the June 13, 2006 Elections [Hopkins]
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Christy and voted to set aside order 48-06. (Unisonous)
VOTE ON ORDERS 47-06, 49-06 and 50-06: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
48-06 Appointments-Town Council Confirmation of Political Parties Nomination of Ballot Clerks and Membership to the Voter Registration Appeals Board [Hopkins]
Moved by Christy Seconded by Simpson and Voted to add the Names of Claire Heath and Kenneth Heath as democratic ballot clerks to the order. (Unanimous)
VOTE ON ORDER AS AMENDED: 6 Yeas- 0 Nays
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
92-05 Amendment to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Land Use, Zoning Regulations § 181-73, Definitions, § 181-8 Business and Commercial Districts and § 181-10 Industrial Districts (First Reading) (Referred to Committee on 7/12/05) [Christy]
This item remains in committee.
37-06 Amendment to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Land Use, Multiple Sections Adding Information Regarding Elderly Housing (First Reading) [Christy]
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Christy and Voted to dispense with the Clerk’s reading of the ordinance. (Unanimous)
Councilor Christy reported that this is the First Reading the first ever elderly housing ordinance in Standish. He said that this is supported 100 % by the Ordinance Committee.
The Council voted to move this ordinance to Public Hearing at the May Council meeting. (Unanimous)
NEW BUSINESS
51-06 Appoint Tax Collector and Accept Tax Collector’s Settlement and Recommitment of Taxes [Hopkins]
Chair Hopkins said that Dana Fischer joined us last month.
Finance Committee Chair, Councilor Simpson said that this is standard procedure.
VOTE: 6 Yeas- 0 Nays
52-06 Approve Letter of Support for Economic Development District Application [Christy]
Town Manager, Gordon Billington explained that GPCOG have shared the responsibility of economic development for Southern Maine with York County Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission. This order supports the restructuring and establishing separate economic development districts. This restructuring will strengthen the economic development services in both areas.
53-06 Approve Maine DOT Transportation Project Requests [Pomerleau]
Councilor Pomerleau explained that once a year the MaineDOT requests from Towns a list of priority road work. He said that the Capital Improvement Committee met with Roger Mosley the Public Works Director to develop the list.
Roger Mosley said that some of the projects that were selected for the plan were on the list last year. He said that additions to the list include: Route 25 from Sebago Lake Village to the Hollis town line and on Route 11 in Steep Falls and upgrade to the bridge.
54-06 Amendment to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181, Part 1, Zoning, Article IX, Board of Appeals (Introduction) [Christy]
Councilor Christy explained that this came out of the Ordinance Committee with unanimous consent. The amendment will help people with the appeal process.
The Council voted this item to First Reading at the May meeting.
55-06 Place Referendum Question on the Ballot at the June 13, 2006 Annual Municipal Election and Call for public hearing at May Meeting for Referendum Question [Simpson]
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Christy and Voted to dispense with the Clerk’s reading of the order. (Unanimous)
Councilor Simpson said that this is standard procedure to develop the questions to be placed on the ballot. He said that there would be two questions, one for the land for the future community building and a question for capital expenditures.
Chair Hopkins noted that the Public Hearing for the referendum question will be at the May Council meeting.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
56-06 Approve Warrant for June 13, 2006 Annual Municipal and Referendum Elections [Simpson]
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
57-06 Acceptance of Street Name – Cheri’s Way [Pomerleau]
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
Gordon Billington explained that the contracts have not had the approval of the contactors so they should be tabled until the contracts are reviewed.
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Pomerleau to take orders 58-06, 59-06 and 60-06 collectively and to have them lay on the table. (Unanimous)
58-06 Authorize Snow Plowing Contract – Route 1 [Pomerleau]
59-06 Authorize Snow Plowing Contract – Route 2 [Pomerleau]
60-06 Authorize Snow Plowing Contract – Hourly Plowing and Sanding [Pomerleau]
61-06 Award Bid for Street Sweeping Proposal [Pomerleau]
Councilor Pomerleau explained that we received three bids on this and Brian Martel was the low bidder. It was noted that Martel was half the rate of one of the other bidders but has the same yardage sweeper.
William Orr asked the cost of the contract.
Roger Mosley said that it was approximately $12,000.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
62-06 Award Bid for Waste Removal Contract [Pomerleau]
Councilor Pomerleau explained that there were four bidders on this contract and Waste Management was the low bidder.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
63-06 Award Bid for Sale of Tax Acquired Property- Wards Cove Road [Simpson]
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Russell and Voted to add the name of G. Daniel Flannery in the amount of $28,000.
William Orr questioned that they were accepting an amount lower than the minimum bid amount.
Gordon Billington said that the bids specs disclosed that we could accept or reject any bid.
William Orr questioned that there should be a re-bid at this point in time.
Councilor Simpson said that the Committee looked at that but decided not to re-bid. It was discovered that the Vision Appraisal assessment data was incorrect and the advertisement for the properties noted that they would consider all bids on these properties.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: 4 Yeas – 2 Nays, Christy and Pomerleau
VOTE ON ORDER AS AMENDED: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
64-06 Award Bid for Sale of Tax Acquired Property-Smith Mill Road [Simpson]
Councilor Simpson said that Portland Water District was the only bidder and they submitted a $5,000 bid. He said that the Finance Committee was unanimous in not selecting the bid and he asked that someone indefinitely postpone this item.
Moved by Russell Seconded Richardson and Voted to Indefinitely Postpone this item. (5 Yeas – 1 Nay, Pomerleau)
Councilor Pomerleau wanted to discuss this item.
Moved by Pomerleau Seconded by Christy and Voted to reconsider order 64-06. (5 Yeas – 1 Nay, Simpson)
Councilor Simpson noted that in this week’s packet the Managers Report included the results of the bids. The he explained that the Finance Committee reviewed the bids on Monday. The Committee was unanimous that they did not want to sell the property for $5,000.
Councilor Simpson said that motion on the floor is to indefinitely postpone this order. (4 Yeas – 2 Nays, Christy and Pomerleau)
65-06 Utility Location Permit – Central Maine Power Company- Randall Road [Hopkins]
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Richardson and Vote to correct the name to Central Maine Power. (Unanimous)
Chair Hopkins asked Roger is this was in order.
Roger Mosley said that it was.
VOTE ON ORDER AS AMENDED: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
PUBLIC ITEMS
Louis Stack questioned the date of May First being the date the Budget Committee will be receiving the budget.
Chair Hopkins said that was the target date.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Several Upcoming meetings were announced.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (S)
An Executive Session was not needed at this meeting.
ADJOURN
Moved by Christy Seconded by Simpson and Voted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm by unanimous consent.
Submitted by: __________________________________
Secretary/Clerk
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