Minutes of NVC Meeting of July 15, 2001

The Board of Overseers of the Northport Village Corporation met on Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bayside Community Hall.  Present were Overseers Allen, Block, Doucette, Handler, Lightner, Rohweder and Whitten, Treasurer Stein, V.A. Paige, Attorney Judy Metcalf, President Vlodek, Clerk Tardif, Jane Phillips for the Parks, Dick Tardif for Community Hall, Ed Holley for the Nominating Committee and eight Village residents.

The minutes of the 6/24/01 meeting were approved as amended.

There was no Treasurer’s report.

President Vlodek reported on the July 12, 2001 Selectpersons Meeting for the Town of Northport.  He said there will be a Special Town Meeting on Monday, August 13, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the Harbor Ordinance, replenishing the contingency fund due to the forest fire and Priest Hill Road fire, cemetery fence funding and funding for Bog Road reconstruction.

Attorney Metcalf reported that Lee Woodward had forwarded the deeds resolving the boundary line issues between the Village and the Von Bergens.  The deed for the Village was signed by the Overseers.  Attorney Metcalf reported that Lee Woodward reported John Von Bergen will be signing his deed shortly.

Vlodek said there was discussion on the Bayside Infrastructure project.  Total cost will be $150,000 to the town with $20,000 being spent by this year’s end.  Construction will begin Spring 2002.  Also discussed was property re-evaluation and transfer station and recycling problems.  It was reported Bayside Road speed signs will be lowered to 25 mph from the current 40 mph.  Also DOT will be contacted for installing a blinking yellow light in front of the Blue Goose.

President Vlodek reported on a letter received from the Duggans regarding the work done on the banking of their property by Ken Wescott.  A letter will be sent to Mr. Wescott from our attorney about his cutting bamboo outside the areas the Board of Overseers authorized he could cut.  He will also be reminded he must secure permission from Frank Terrio regarding the work he has been authorized to do.

There was a long discussion about the Shaver/Webster situation.  At this point the Village will not get involved.

The sewer problem at the Crowleys’ has been taken care of.

It was announced that the Pingree Trust had proposed the conveyance of a strip of land to the Village.  The Board of Overseers gratefully accepts this gift.  Attorney Metcalf reported Lee Woodward would be completing the paperwork. 

There has been no word from the Eldridges on a release of liability.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to have a letter from the Board of Overseers sent to the Eldridges.  Attorney Metcalf will draft the wording.

Village agent Paige reported garbage pick-up has been going along okay.  Ramps on the wharf are reported slippery at times.  It was suggested because ramps are new, people will need to adjust to them.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to give the people another month to adjust to the new ramps before any action is taken.  Paige reported no bids have been received as yet for plowing the roads this coming winter.  Also, the Board suggested Paige fill the holes in the road at the top of Clinton St. and George Street with gravel.

It was reported the sailboat in Ruggles Park will be put in the water soon.  Also, the emergency mooring is in the water.

Overseer Peter Allen reported on the July 10, 2001 Water Committee meeting for John Fancy.  It was decided at this meeting past due bills one year and over not paid by residents will not have their water turned on next spring until the unpaid balance has been received.  It was noted that liens can be put on properties of non-payers.

Overseer Dan Doucette of the Finance Committee reviewed the draft of the proposed budget for the coming year with the Board.  This budget was discussed at length.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to adopt a budget of $110,000 to be presented at the Annual Meeting.

A motion was made, seconded, and so VOTED to change the $20,000 to $50,000 of letter (B) under item #7 Financial Matters of the proposed budget.

Ed Holley reported for the Nominating Committee. He said there will be a “Meet the Candidates” time Sunday, August 12, 2001 from 11:00 – 12:00 a.m. after the Board of Overseers meeting.  This will be held in Community Hall.

Reporting for the Parks Committee, Jane Phillips reported all trees in all parks will be inspected at a price of $1,685.00.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to plant a green ash tree at the basketball park to replace the tree that is there which has been damaged and killed by vandals.

Overseer John Lightner reported the dinghy regulations have been posted on the bulletin board by the dock.  The wharf regulations will be included when completed.

Overseer Judy Rohweder speaking for the Safety Committee introduced Ed Williams who is joining Judy on this committee.  A motion was made, seconded and so VOTED to allow Lisa Webster to plant flowers in the barrels by the basketball court.  Judy reported Police Officer Sal DeMeo has been doing an excellent job.

New business:  Overseer Allen asked that a mail slot be put in the village office door for drop-offs; it was also requested that there be a 15 minute period before each meeting for Overseers to look over warrants.  These were so VOTED.