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Minutes
of NVC Meeting of August 11, 2002 President
Ken Vlodek convened the meeting of the Northport Village Corporation Board of
Overseers at 10:03 AM in the Community Hall with Overseers Rohweder, Trenholm,
Lightner, Smith, O'Malia, Doucette, and Clerk Lagner present. Treasurer Handler
arrived later. The
Minutes of the July 21, 2002, meeting were approved. The
Treasurer's Report presented by Treasurer Handler is as follows:
General Government
Checking
$16,373.18
Community Hall 291.71
Money Market
42,692.79
Total Government
$59,357.68
Water Department
Checking
$90,327.00
Checking
10.00
Total Water Department $90,337.00
Sewer Department
Checking
$14,805.68
Checking
10.00
CD721053
19,650.15
Money Market
21,830.96
Total Sewer Department $56,296.79 Ken
reported on highlights of the Northport Selectpersons' meeting: The completion
date for the town's comprehensive plan is pushed back 6 months. John Fancy has
asked the town for a letter of commitment to their share of the Phase I
construction costs. Village Residents' Concerns Williams: After discussion,
the Board asked Ed Williams to procure written permission for pruning from the
Poulins and the town, since the trees in question are not located on Village
property. Merolla: Todd has turned over
a copy of the letter expressing citizen concerns about the mussel farm to
Representative Ashe who claimed to never have received it. Harbor Master Brown
denies that he has received any complaints. Todd again urged the Board to see
that we have someone to represent Bayside's interests on the Harbor Commission. Tardif: Bob Aebersold has
submitted a bill for the replacement of a tire slashed by an old abandoned water
pipe sticking up out of the ground across the road from the Community Hall where
he had parked. Dick Tardif has removed the offending pipe, and the Board moved
to have the Water Company reimburse Mr. Aebersold for the slashed tire. Voted. It
was also moved to authorize Dick Tardif to finish the trim on the rear door of
the community hall, to address the insulation repairs needed, and any necessary
painting. Voted. Village Agent Bill
suggested that it was time to consider re-roofing the north side of the
Community Hall, and was asked to get an estimate that includes various possible
alternative materials. A
resident suggested that the S-hooks on the swings in Ruggles Park should be
checked. Snow plowing: Bill Magruder is
the only bidder for plowing the town roads. He will be asked to quote a price
for plowing the Village roads also. Water/Wastewater Utilities
Committee Report on July 7 meeting: Papers
were signed by Ken Vlodek and Ellie Lagner to begin application for Phase II
monies. The Utility Rate hearings will take place on August 18 (unofficial) and
Sept. 15 (official hearing). John
Fancy and Beverly met with Rural Development representatives Lou Sirois and
Scott Emery in Bangor on July 26. No additional funding for Phase I was
received. The
first meeting with contractor Lynch Construction will take place August 20. John
Fancy is swamped with work and has fallen behind. It was moved to authorize Ken
Vlodek to write a letter to John Glower explaining why some of the documents are
being submitted late. Voted, with one
abstention. John
Fancy urged the Board to consider hiring a Utility Manager. The DEP is becoming
more strict in its demands, and will levy extreme fines if their requirements
are not met. For example, measuring the flow only early in the day is not
acceptable and having our present recorder drop by over his lunch hour to take a
second measurement is also not enough. John also expressed the opinion that
sending out the bookkeeping, billing, and other accounting chores may not be the
best answer. The Board recommends that the Utility Committee prepare a job
description for a Utility Manager that includes the requirement of both a water
and wastewater license. Todd
Merolla reported that a new University of Maine study will center on the
Village, seeking to explain the cause of the serious arsenic infiltration. Finance Dan
Doucette moved and John Lightner seconded a vote to accept the draft of the
Village audit of December 31, 2001. Voted. It
was noted that the NVC will be asked for a "single audit" in the
coming year because of the grant/loan transactions. This is a more in-depth
audit, and it was agreed that the Board will seek another auditor who can
complete the work on schedule. Safety Some
concern was expressed about the lifeguard. The Board will plan to give more
guidance and direction. It
has been noted that more speed limit signs are needed on highly-traveled village
roads. Legal Attorney
Judy Metcalf stated that the suit with Northport will be heard by Judge Atwood
on Monday, August 26. Judy
also agreed to help conduct an orientation workshop for new Overseers. New Business Annual
Meeting: It was moved to appoint Zelma and Jo Huntoon, and Pam and Ed Williams
as registrars for the Annual Meeting. Voted.
The voter list will be split so two lines can be checked in at once. If the
Scout troop is present, they will lead the residents in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Garbage Collectors: It was
brought before the Board that Bill Paige's son Paul has been collecting the
garbage at times. This causes problems with insurance and Workers' Comp
coverage. Steve Trenholm will talk with Bill to discuss solutions. Dan Doucette
moved and it was seconded by Elaine Smith that no other person but the Village
Agent is to pick up the trash. Voted. The
meeting became an executive session at 11:50 AM. Upon re-opening at 12:10 PM, it
was moved to write Blaine Richardson a letter terminating his employment as Code
Enforcement Officer. Voted. The
meeting was adjourned at 12:40 PM. Respectfully
submitted, Eleanor
D. Lagner, Clerk Upcoming
meetings:
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