DRAFT—MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL-DRAFT
MINUTES
SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STANDISH, MAINE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
STANDISH MUNICIPAL CENTER
10:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Stack. Gordon Billington called the roll. Councilor Tompson was excused. All other Councilor’s were present.
Attorney Donna Katsiaficas presented the rational for the proposed District eminent domain action. The District is seeking title to the land underlying the road and to the two adjacent strips.
Councilor Pomerleau questioned why we weren’t notified?
Attorney Katsiaficas said that the town was not notified because the Town has no rights in the matter.
Attorney William Harwood went on to say that the legal rights to the road have never been questioned.
Councilor Christy said he appreciates them coming back, but the timing is terrible. He said that he realizes that the issue is the brook and culvert. He noted that the park is also wrapped around the issue and so is stewardship. He said that he appreciates that Portland Water District did this in executive session. He said that the question may be on the two strips on both sides but the appraisal shows interest in the whole road as well.
Moved by Christy seconded by Pomerleau and voted to move into executive session with the Town Attorney pursuant to M.R.S.A. Section 405 (6) (E) to discuss the legal rights and duties of the Town relating to Northeast Road Extension. (Unanimous)
Moved by Christy and seconded by Pomerleau and voted to arise from executive session. The Council arose from executive session at 12:00 pm by unanimous consent.
Moved by Spencer seconded by Pomerleau and voted to add the following order to the agenda. (Unanimous)
18-08 Authorize Testimony by Council Members to the PWD Steering Committee at the PWD Trustees Meeting [Christy]
Councilor Pomerleau commented that the Town and Portland Water District had worked well together for the past 6 years and that he supports this order to continue to work together in good faith.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
Moved by Christy and seconded by Pomerleau and voted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 pm by unanimous consent.
Submitted by: ____---------_____________________
Clerk/Secretary
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