Minutes of NVC Meeting of June 24, 2001

A meeting of the Board of Overseers of the Northport Village Corporation was held on Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bayside Community Hall.  Overseers present were Allen, Block, Doucette, Handler, Lightner, Rohweder and Whitten, President Vlodek, Treasurer Stein, Clerk Tardif, John Fancy for the Utilities, Beverly Crofoot for the Historical Society, Village Agent Bill Paige, Wharfmaster Al Keith, Jane Phillips for the Parks, Dick Tardif for Community Hall and seven Village residents.

There was no Treasurer’s report.

The Clerk’s minutes of the 5/20/01 meeting were approved as amended.

The financial report of the General Fund was reviewed.  It was reported a large bill for legal fees will be shown in next month’s report.  Also, it was noted the bills for mowing need to be reviewed.  Transfer of funds voted on at the last meeting have been moved into the Money Market.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to accept the report as given.

Village resident Ken Wescott spoke of his desire to eliminate all the bamboo around the Yacht Club banking.  Ken expressed his plans of plantings he wishes to do in this area.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to approve his plans subject o the approval of the CEO and Shoreland Zoning.  Overseer Handler will work with Wescott on this project.

Work on the banking by the Duggans to eliminate bamboo will wait until the Duggans arrive so they can have their input on the matter.

It was reported the Eldridges are still upset regarding the issue of their trash pickup.

Village resident Dana Whitten spoke on the Harbor Ordinance for Northport.  He said there will be a Special Town Meeting in July for residents to vote on the amended ordinance.  He stressed the importance of the needed ordinance and urged voters to please attend the meeting.

Village Agent Paige reported Monday trash pick-up is going along okay.  There is a problem with people arriving and having no stickers for trash.  A letter will be sent to residents reminding them of stickers and what is allowed in the trash bags.  Newspapers placed in paper bags or tied will be picked up to be recycled on Thursday.

Paige said all floats are in the water.  Some minor adjustments will be done on the ramps.  Paige also reported:

John Fancy reported a letter from CMP has been received regarding replacement of fixtures. Two options were given.  After some discussion a motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to accept option #1 providing there is no light color change.

Jane Phillips reporting for the Parks, gave a financial review of the past year.  A copy of a list of all trees in the parks needing to be worked on this coming year (estimated cost of $2,000) will be forwarded to the Finance Committee before it is presented to the Board.  A Mulberry tree (which has already been VOTED on in memory of members of the Crofoot family) will be planted in upper Bayview Park.  Residents in the area will be informed before the planting is done.

A letter from the family of the late Jeanne Purcell asked permission to place two foot bridges over the culvert of Blaisdell Park as a memorial to her.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to approve this request.  Bill Paige will work with them.

Harbormaster Al Keith reported there has not been too much problem with dinghies so far.  He was told permits are suspended for this year.  After some discussion a motion was made, seconded and so VOTED that all boats must be removed from the base of Ruggles Park within one week after Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting.  Anyone who does not follow the rule will not be allowed to store their boat in the park the following year. 

Dinghy rules were reviewed.  These will be posted on the bulletin board by the dock.

Reporting for the Water Committee, John Fancy said the new house on the Bayside Road will be connecting to our waterline.  He says 68% of anticipated revenues have been received.   Fancy also said there has been no word on the grant.  John reported purchased water is down from the past two years.

Reporting for the Wastewater Committee, Fancy said 60% of anticipated revenues have been received.  He also anticipates no problems in the near future.

Fancy reported Dirigo survey work is being done at the present time within the Village and that the PUC regulation is a dead issue.

It was reported the meeting held for the University of Maine study and presentation regarding arsenic in wells went well.

Dan Doucette, Chairman of the Finance Committee, had a lengthy discussion regarding the budget.  Before the budget is prepared, the total amount wanted from taxes and revenues needs to be known.  The Finance Committee will get together to go over a line-by-line review for the new budget.  It appears money will need to come from increased taxes to meet the new budget, which needs to be completed by our next meeting on July 15th, 2001.

John Lightner reported the Newsletter did get mailed.  There is a need to do a review of current addresses of the Village residents.  As reported, the bulletin board will be placed by the dock for the waterfront and dinghy rules to be posted on.  John reported the web site is still being worked on.

Diane Whitten reported she has contacted members of the Yacht Club regarding activities.  As yet no reply has been received.

Judy Rohweder, speaking for the Safety Committee, reported we do not have a weekend lifeguard.  Parents should be notified they will be responsible for watching their children on weekends.  The no right turn sign has been moved to the right place on the corner of Maple and Broadway.  The barrels by the basketball court still need to be filled.  Judy reported the police officer is now on duty.

Overseer Ben Block reported he is working on the archives.  He should be finished with one phase of the project by July or August.

The subject of the Zoning Ordinance was discussed.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to charge 1 ½% of the total building costs for the cost of a building permit.

Ed Holley will chair the Nominating Committee for the ballot to be presented at the Annual Meeting.

Since there was no further business.  The meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

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