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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STANDISH, MAINE
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007
STANDISH MUNICIPAL CENTER 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Christy. The roll was called by the secretary. All Councilors were present.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (S)
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Edwards and Voted to approve the minutes from March 13th meeting. (Unanimous)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no petitions or communications at this meeting.
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Mr. Billington said that he would like to encourage attendance at the Standish Village Master Plan “Listening Session” which is scheduled for the Chambers this Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. This is an opportunity for Standish residents to voice their thoughts on how they would like to see the Village evolve over time.
Mr. Billington noted that we’re in the process of putting new decking on the fishing pier in Sebago Lake Village and have found significant rot in the joists under the decking. The joists have only been down for about eight years. In the past we’ve used untreated hemlock. Our Public Works Director has looked into using the newer pressure treated wood as an alternative. He forwarded the Material Safety Data Sheets on the product to the Water District for their review. They agree the item should be safe to use as long as it doesn’t come in direct contact with the water. The pier should be done by the end of next week.
Mr. Billington said that for those who use the Middle Jam Road , we will be rebuilding the road from Route 35 to the Gorham line during the month of June. Sappi will install a catch basin that will lead to the run-off pipe that goes under the Canal. We’ll replace the deep ditches with underground piping that will lead to the catch basin.
Mr. Billington explained that the weight limit signs won’t be taken down until the end of the month. We had hoped to remove them by the end of this week, but the late thaw has prevented that.
Mr. Billington said as reminder to those involved in the Roadway Planning and Historic Resources Ad Hoc Committees. The Roadway Planning Committee was established in September and the Historic Resources Committee was established in November. These Committees have meeting ever other week for several months. Each Committee’s product will be due for presentation to the Council next month. The Roadway Plan is due in May. The draft ordinance to address historic and cultural resources is also due in May. The 180 day Historic Preservation Moratorium is due to expire on May 14th.
There will be no Department Head presentation this evening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
29-07 Application Submitted by James Paquette of Saco dba Memory Lane Located at 35 Blake Road for Renewal of a Pool Room License [Christy]
The secretary noted that the application had not been inspected yet, but the current license expires at the end of the month so there is still time to complete the inspection before the expiration date.
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Simpson and Voted to amend the order by approving it pending the necessary departmental inspections. (Unanimous)
After a Public Hearing without Council or public discussion the application was voted on and the hearing was closed.
VOTE: 7 Yeas – 0 Nays
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Stack mentioned that the Historic Preservation Committee will meet Wednesday. The Committee will be requesting for an extension to the moratorium, it is expected they will ask for an additional three to four months.
Councilor Stack noted that in the 24th the Route 113 Corridor Committee will meet here beginning at 3:00pm and run until about 6:00 pm to develop a statement of work for the engineering study for the restoration of the rail line.
Councilor Pomerleau said that the Public Health and Safety Committee met and discussed the upcoming safety fair and some traffic concerns.
Chair Christy said that the Village Design Committee has been appointed and consists of the following individuals: Carol Billington, Hal Shortsleeve, Peter Biegel, Ginny Day, Mark Floor, Maria Smith and Garrett VanAtta. The fist meeting will be Thursday night with a listening session. The next scheduled meeting for this committee is April 26th.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar items were voted on collectively.
VOTE ON ALL ITEMS: 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
30-07 Approval of Municipal Warrant for Prosecution of Owners or Keepers of Unlicensed Dogs [Christy]
31-07 Approval of Election Clerks and Election Warden for June 12, 2007 Elections [Christy]
32-07 Authorize Change in Voter Registration Hours prior to the June 12, 2007 Elections [Christy]
33-07 Appointments-Town Council Confirmation of Political Parties Nomination for Membership to the Voter Registration Appeals Board and Ballot Clerk [Christy]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
25-07 Amendment to Standish Town Code, Chapter 181 and Chapter 252 – Multiple Sections – Performance Guaranty (First Reading) [Christy]
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Stack to dispense with the Clerk’s reading of the ordinance. (Unanimous)
Mr. Billington explained that this change in language adds a conditional approval in the development of subdivision roads where a developer can go forward without posting cash. If this happens a note is on the plot plan explaining that there can not be a convenience of any lots or building permits be issued until there are funds held by the town to bond the road. In addition, much of this has been moved into Chapter 252 of the Town Code.
Moved Seconded and Voted to move this item to Public Hearing at the May meeting. (Unanimous)
NEW BUSINESS
34-07 Authorize use of Town Council Contingency for Public Safety Committee to Purchase T-shirts [Pomerleau]
Frank Holcomb the Chair of the Public Safety Committee explained in previous years funding for the committee came through grant funding. Unfortunately, there is no grant funding available and fundraising/donations have not met the needs of the committee. He also noted that the funds from the grants have been used to purchase items for the fair. He went on to ask for budgetary funding in future years.
VOTE: 7 Yeas – 0 Nays
35-07 Authorize Recreation Committee to Erect Over Sized Sign at Johnson Field to Show Fundraising Efforts for Skating Park [Simpson]
Councilor Simpson said that this is at the request of the Recreation Committee. He noted that the sign was donated to the committee.
Councilor Pomerleau said that he is on the CIP Committee and said that if the Council isn’t willing to step up and support the skate park it will never happen. He said that the Committee has struggled for three years to raise funds.
Councilor Stack asked what was the size of the sign the sign that was being waived.
Councilor Simpson said that it is six-foot square sign regulation.
Councilor Biegel asked where it would be placed.
Councilor Simpson said that it would be put in a convenient place where people could see it.
VOTE: 7 Yeas – 0 Nays
36-07 Award Bid and Authorize Contract for Field and Ground Maintenance [Pomerleau]
Councilor Pomerleau said that the town received four bids and this was the lowest.
Moved by Spencer Seconded by Pomerleau and Voted to amend the order by adding the name of A. Wagner Property Services to the order. (Unanimous)
VOTE ON ORDER AS AMENDED: 7 Yeas – 0 Nays
37-07 Amendment to Standish Town Code, Chapter 188, Massage Establishments and Therapists, § Article II, Licenses [Christy]
Mr. Billington explained that this would only apply to applicants that would be employed by already licensed Massage Establishments.
Moved by Edwards Seconded by Spencer and Voted to correct the spelling of the word massage. (Unanimous)
This item moved on to First Reading at the May meeting of the Council.
PUBLIC ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk announced that nomination papers were available.
Councilor Stack noted that the Route 113 Corridor Committee will meet on April 24th here in Council Chambers beginning at 3:00 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (S)
Moved by Simpson Seconded by Pomerleau and Voted to move into executive session for the discussion of a real estate matter as provided under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) and for a attorney-client consultations as provided under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (E). There will be no action taken after the executive session.
ADJOURN
Moved Seconded and Voted to arise from executive session. The Council arose from executive session by unanimous consent at 9:10 pm.
Submitted by: ________________________________
Clerk/Secretary
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