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Minutes
of NVC Meeting of July 27, 2003
President Ken Vlodek called to order the meeting of the Board
of Overseers of the Northport Village Corporation on
The minutes of the
Treasurer Handler gave the treasurer’s report as follows:
General Government
Checking
$59,369.55
Community Hall
470.57
Money Market
42,950.23
Total
$102,790.35
Water Department
Checking
$41,436.30
Total
$41,436.30
Sewer Department
Checking
$48,304.87
CD721053
19,942.65
Money Market
3,797.05
Total
$72,044.57
He concluded his report with thanks to Madeline Tomlin,
Village bookkeeper, for her work over the past year.
Vlodek gave a brief review of the Northport Selectmen’s
meeting. Frank Therio, CEO, has distributed a handout entitled “To Shoreland
Zone Property Owners” which explains the salient points of the Shoreland
Zoning laws, especially concerning the cutting of trees.
Tim Samway presented a petition signed by 25 residents,
requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance section 1.6.4 “EXPANSION OF
NON CONFORMING STRUCTURES” to remove the words “or the existing height of
the preexisting structure.” The petition asks that Section 4.1.2 BASIC
REQUIREMENTS be changed to read “No building shall exceed 35 ft in height,
exclusive of chimneys or ventilators.”
Samway explained the reasoning behind the petition as
follows: While new structures now are limited to a height of 35 ft, a
pre-existing house cannot be raised higher than 3 ft above its original height,
which is often less than the 35 ft limitation. The petition asks that owners of
pre-existing homes and new homes be treated equally.
Doucette moved, seconded by Smith, that the Overseers hold a
hearing on Saturday, August 16, at Samway then presented his understanding that the Parking
Ordinance article as written for the Annual Meeting Warrant is incorrect. He
stated first that a parking ordinance is not created by vote of the town
residents but is the Overseers’ responsibility. Therefore, there should not be
a warrant article at all, and furthermore, if any vote were taken, the Overseers
do not stipulate the type of vote, so the warrant should not say “by written
ballot.” The issue is confused by the fact that the hearing for the Parking
Ordinance is scheduled for the same day as the Annual Meeting. Crofoot quoted a
document from Attorney Metcalf which clearly stated how the ordinance should be
presented, giving the actual wording of the Article for the Warrant. Crofoot
voted, seconded by Smith, to submit the issue to Village attorney for an opinion
on the manner in which we propose this parking ordinance and publish it, and we
do this promptly because we must post the notice seven days before the meeting. Voted.
Samway
also presented a resident complaint from Claire Porter. The contractor moved the
Porter cottage property stakes on Broadway during construction, then failed to
put them back correctly, re-installing the driveway in the wrong place. This
information will be passed on to the contractors.
Village Agent
Community Hall
Doucette moved, seconded by Crofoot, that $4,000 be allocated
for the replacement of the shingles on the north side of the Community Hall
roof. Voted.
Wharfmaster
Crofoot moved, seconded by Smith, that Gordon Fuller be
appointed Wharfmaster. Voted. Fuller
will be asked to complete the list of areas needing attention in Bayside for the
Northport Harbor Committee and further investigate the status of a wharf
replacement fund.
Todd Merolla asked that the Wharfmaster look into the
problems caused by people fishing from the boat float. Larger signs that clearly
state the rules should be posted. Water-Wastewater
Vlodek gave the Utility Committee Meeting report for
Bill Paige is still having to repair the water meter
installations. He was asked to document his repairs. Some water meter
installations are running into problems. Unique conditions need to be faced, but
dealing with individual issues will be deferred until the options are made
clear.
Bids for the Phase II work will be opened at
A progress report from Lynch showed work completed and
scheduled. Fancy also presented a copy of Reimbursement Request #8 to Rural
Development. Presented, too, were the results of research by Kirsten at Maine
Water which explained who would be eligible to vote for the Utility District,
and subsequently for the trustees if the District is established. Because of
misinformation circulating through the community, Vlodek scheduled another
hearing concerning the Bayside Utilities District for
Wastewater treatment plant odor: The Committee recommended
that a pump truck be brought in during the coming week to remove the sludge, as
the odor in
Jane Baddershall has offered to assist in setting up the new
computer in the village office. Krulis moved, seconded by Doucette, that the
Board temporarily have Jane Baddershall work on the computer here in the Village
Office until which point a more permanent solution is found.
Voted.
Finance
Doucette presented copies of the Audit for 2002.
Parks
Jane Phillips reported that the Garden Club and Parks
Committee have merged. By their request, Doucette moved, seconded by Crofoot,
that a wooden fence be erected along the Broadway side of
Crofoot moved, seconded by Doucette, that railroad ties be
used to define the parking area at the foot of
Information
Ed Williams will be working on the voter lists.
Recreation
Krulis reported that the children’s games were very
successful on July 4.
Safety
A letter was read from Justin Sanderson expressing his
concern about the manner in which Police Chief Demeo requested that his wife
move their car temporarily parked in front of their house while a moving van was
being loaded. A letter from Demeo responding to this accusation of
“harassment” was also presented.
The “wrong way” sign on lower
Historical Society
The new roof is completed and work is about to begin on the
front porch. The printed annual report for 2002 was presented, ready for
distribution.
By vote of Doucette, seconded by Smith, the meeting adjourned
at Eleanor Lagner, Clerk Upcoming Meetings
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