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Minutes
of NVC Meeting of June 22, 2003
President Ken Vlodek called the meeting of the Board of
Overseers of the Northport Village Corporation to order on
June 22, 2003
, at
10:05 AM
in the Bayside Community Hall. Present were Overseers
Krulis, Closter, Doucette, Crofoot, Rohweder, and Clerk Lagner. Thirteen
residents also attended. The minutes of the
May 25, 2003
, meeting were approved as
amended.
President Vlodek presented the Treasurer’s report, in the
absence of Treasurer Russell Handler, as follows:
General Government
Checking
$36,147.14
Community Hall
470.19
Money Market
42,931.99
Total
$79,549.32
Water Department
Checking
$11,015.52
Total
$11,015.52
Sewer Department
Checking
$ 4,219.53
CD721053
19,923.36
Money Market
3,806.25
Total
$27,949.14
The Treasurer’s report was accepted by motion of Doucette
and voted. The Treasurer was asked to
redeem CD721053 and roll it over into the sewer account.
Ken Vlodek reported on the Northport Selectperson’s
meeting. In order to further communication between the Village and Town, it was
decided that a Selectperson will attend the Overseers’ meetings, and a Village
representative will attend at least one Selectperson’s meeting each month.
Selectman John Burgess reported on Town activities.
One item of note is that, contrary to a recent ruling, garbage may be
delivered to the Northport transfer station on Mondays as usual.
Village Resident
Concerns
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Jane Phillips: Run-off from construction projects uphill from her cottage
has caused mud accumulation in her yard. Magruder will be asked to look at
this.
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Construction: Complaint: Contractors begin work very early, before 7 or
8 AM
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Park Row Paving: A previous request has been brought to the Board asking
that Park Row be paved. A letter was presented asking that the upper section
of Park Row not be paved, signed by Sara Wilson, Margaret Lovejoy, Edward
Lovejoy, Honora Samway, and Pat Kavage. The estimated cost for paving only
half of Park Row in the steep part at the foot of the hill was estimated at
$3100. Crofoot will work with the Park Row
residents to make final plans for paving, probably in the fall.
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Tree: A letter from William Armstrong asked that the costs of repairing
damage caused by a tree which fell in a recent storm be covered by the
Village. Vlodek contacted the MMA insurance agent, who stated that, because
it was an “act of God,” the Village is not liable for this expense.
Doucette moved, seconded by Crofoot, that the Board seek legal opinion, in
writing, from MMA concerning the NVC’s liability in this case. So voted. It was further decided to review the insurance policy; it may
be advisable to purchase a rider for cases like this.
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Ramona Rowe: Expressed concern about the construction project.
Complaints about construction issues should go to the contractor.
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Ed Williams: Mailboxes were vandalized on
Shore Road
around
1:00 AM
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Village Properties
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Nitzburg: Village property involvement is complete.
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Oriental Cottage: May exceed height limits.
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BHPS Lease: Crofoot presented the lease with the Bayside Historical
Preservation Society for the cottage/museum with a description of its final
location. Crofoot moved, seconded by Doucette, and it was voted to authorize the president to execute the lease which extends
until
Dec. 31, 2027
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Parking Ordinance: An informational meeting is scheduled for
July 5, 2003
, at
7:00 PM
in the Bayside Community Hall to discuss the proposed parking ordinance.
Results of the informal survey will be presented at this time. Doucette then
moved, seconded by Closter, that the Parking Ordinance Public Hearing be
scheduled for
Saturday, July 12, 2003
, at
9:00 AM
in the Bayside Community
Hall. So voted.
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Public Spaces Use: A request to use the Community Hall for a dance performance
by an outside organization who planned to charge admission and advertise
regionally, was denied by motion of Crofoot, seconded by Krulis, and Voted
by count of 4 yea, 1 nay. Upon discussion, there was concern
that parking is limited, traffic congestion on the narrow road
creates a danger, and liability insurance may not be adequate. Attorney
Metcalf has prepared suggestions for a form to be used in future requests
for the use of public spaces.
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Village Agent
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Boat Float: The boat float is reaching the point when it will need to be
replaced. Paige will prepare a cost estimate for the next meeting.
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Garbage Collection: People are not separating their recyclables. Leaves and
boxes are not recyclable. It was suggested that Paige write letters to those
who leave items for pick-up that do not qualify.
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Water/Wastewater
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Utilities District: Vlodek reported that approximately 50 people attended the
Utilities District informational meeting facilitated by Steve Levy, Director
of Maine Rural Water, on June 21. Kirsten Hebert will be researching the
questions not answered, particularly about leasing arrangements in lieu of
outright sale of some Village-owned properties. Also of concern was just who
would be eligible to vote, both before the District is set up, and after it
is in place. Vlodek then reported on the Utility Committee meeting.
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Phase I Project:
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Birchcrest:
To date, only one check has been received toward the water extension
into the Birchcrest development. Lynch is scheduled to begin work by the
end of June. Krulis moved, seconded by Doucette, that Ken Vlodek and
John Fancy talk with the Birchcrest residents, stating that we must have
the money before Lynch begins work on June 28. Unless a substantial
amount is received by that date, construction will be postponed. (What
constitutes a “substantial” amount would be left to the discretion
of Vlodek and Fancy.) Voted.
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Missing
Warrant: A
warrant to approve payment of a pay requisition for Phase I in the sum
of $122,879.74 was not available for signatures. Doucette moved, it was
seconded, and voted to
approve this requisition for payment subject to the Treasurer presenting
the warrant.
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Water
Meters:
Installation of meters is being set back by Paige’s having to correct
faulty installations. A letter to the contractor and Dirigo will be
sent. The sub-contractor’s work has been very unsatisfactory.
Doucette moved, seconded by Krulis, that a letter should be
issued by the Utilities Manager to Ti-Sales detailing the problems that
have been occurring with regards to installation of meters, and until a
satisfactory resolution of those problems is given, that all future
payments are suspended. Voted.
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Paving
Issues: Doucette
moved, seconded by Rohweder, that an additional amount of paving be done
on Bay Street and Sea Street to extend the road to the inside tapering
from 1-1/2 feet to 3-1/2 feet to the middle, funds to come from the
General Government Roads Account. Voted.
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Water
on Wharf:
Crofoot moved, seconded by Doucette, that NVC will pay for the water
used on the Wharf. A shut-off valve on a time clock will control water
availability (hours to be designated by wharf master). Voted.
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Phase II Project: John Fancy
reported that Phase II plans with the Town and Village are proceeding
smoothly. Vlodek reported on the progress. First reimbursement request to
Rural Development has been received. CDBG paper work is all in place, for
town and village, as well as Augusta. Low income figures are in, and must be
stored in a locked file. Design document is almost complete. Village and
Town have signed off on Phase II. RD will sign off this week, then bids will
go out. Bids will be opened at
11:00 AM
on August 1 in the
Community Hall, followed by a 1-week review. Final bids will be announced at
the Annual Meeting. John Fancy expressed concern that this schedule may not
be realistic and that he had not been in
favor of going to bid so soon.
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Finance
Doucette moved, seconded by Krulis, the following budget
figures, to be posted in the warrant for the Annual Meeting:
Proposed Income $116,100
Proposed Expenses 108,500
Balance to Contingency.
The 2002 Audit is ready, and will be included in the Annual
Report.
Wharfmaster
Under discussion with Northport is a plan whereby the Town
and NVC would each contribute $2,500 to a wharf replacement fund.
Parks
Phillips reported that more shrubs have been planted around
the basketball court; the dinghy has again been planted, and 5 whiskey barrels
were planted to discourage parking next to the children’s play area in
Ruggles
Park
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Information
Closter reported that the bulletin boards have been fixed.
Vlodek pointed out that we will need up-to-date voter lists, and will begin by
getting the most recent list from Jim Cummings. It was suggested that we set up
address check points at community get-togethers between now and the Annual
Meeting, to check current addresses. Registrars will be needed for the Annual
Meeting, also.
Recreation
Krulis reported that Lisa Webster will be running
children’s games on July 4th and would welcome any help.
Safety
Police Chief Sal DeMeo will need an expense account for
running the new police car. Rohweder and Closter will work up a form for
tracking DeMeo’s expenses. Doucette moved, seconded by Rohweder that the
officer work on an expense account basis with proper documentation submitted to
the Safety Committee. Voted.
Rohweder moved, seconded by Doucette, that a sum not to
exceed $700 be appropriated for a rescue board for the lifeguard. Voted.
Community Hall
Roof: An estimate for the repair of half of the Community Hall roof has been
received. Shingles would cost around $4,000, with a metal roof twice as much.
Paige was asked to look into a better quality of shingle before any decision is
made.
Doucette moved, seconded by Closter, that Lynch be asked to
quote a price for putting in gravel in the parking area in front of the
Community Hall. Voted.
Library
Betty Wilson is opening and closing the library.
New Business
Doucette moved, seconded by Closter, that this year’s
Annual Report be dedicated to Jeanette Tardif, who served as Clerk for the
Corporation for 20 years. Voted.
Sid Block is chairing the Nominating Committee, and plans to
canvas the entire community for anyone interested in serving as an Overseer.
Note: The next
meeting of the Overseers will be
July 13, 2003
. Unless further notice is
received, the regularly scheduled July 27th meeting will be also be
held.
The meeting was adjourned at
2:10 P.M.
Eleanor D. Lagner, Clerk
Upcoming
Meetings
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August 12,
2003 (Annual Meeting) |
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