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Northport Village
Corporation Board of Overseers On
By
motion of Metcalf, seconded by Brockway, the minutes of The
Treasurer's report presented by Doucette was approved by motion of Crofoot,
seconded by Robbins, as follows:
Balances
on hand:
General Government
Checking
$34,643.24
Comm. Hall
707.26
Money Market
58,225.69
Total
$93,576.19
Water Department
Checking
14,102.94
Petty cash
100.00
Total
$14,202.94
Sewer Department
Checking
$11,758.10
Petty cash
100.00
Total
$11,858.10 Village
Agent Paige 1.
The north side of the Community Hall roof is newly shingled by Armstrong
Roofing, with the cost of $4,000 as bid. Shingles on the south side will
probably need replacing next year. 2.
The boat float is in place. When time comes to replace the float, Paige asks
that it be built in the park, so the work can be supervised, preferably in the
Fall. Paige is asked to bring a design and cost estimate to the next meeting.
Robbins moved, seconded by Allen, that Paige be authorized to work with private
contractors and the Yacht Club to come up with a preliminary design of a
replacement boat float. Voted. 3.
Paige has been mowing the parks. Metcalf moved, seconded by Crofoot, that we
hire Paige's crew to continue to do the park mowing for the summer of 2004 at a
cost of $300.00 per mowing. Voted. Paige
was asked to bring to the next meeting a binder or certificate showing adequate
liability insurance for his crew. Visitors'
Concerns Ed
Williams: (1) Concerned about some of the side streets needing attention. (2)
The mailbox situation has not changed. Marge will talk with Magruder. (3)
Unmowed lawns are unsightly. The Board has no control over that. (4)
A private mailbox has been placed at the top of Park Row, which is not a
designated place for mailboxes. Robbins will talk to the owner. Utility
Committee-Crofoot 1.
The Committee is looking at the "biological trickle filter technology"
for the wastewater treatment plant, as installed on Vinalhaven. This involves
passing the waste over filters contained in concrete tanks which don't require a
large amount of land. It is said to be quiet, odor-free, uses Venturi pumps for
oxygenation, and would cost in the range of $500,000 rather than the several
million dollars of other installations. It would involve pumping from 2.
Fancy sent a letter to Kelly Cove Homeowners' Association about the excessive
storm sewer runoff. When inspected, five of the eight manholes had major
problems in installation/sealing. Greg Closter will contact the other property
owners about remedying the situation. A letter was read from one property owner
questioning their responsibility. NVC does not own the land, nor has the right
to go on the land in the development. However, NVC can refuse to accept their
sewage if the problems are not taken care of. It is their responsibility to
maintain their private sewer lines. 3.
Phase I is 94% complete. The final punch list will be made on June 22. Some
meter pits have yet to be built. 4.
Phase II-Pipe is laid on 5.
Phase III-The outfall pipe has been repaired. -
A letter has been sent to John Glowa about funding based on the survey results. -
Meeting with Woodard & Curran is upcoming. 6.
The Ordinance setting up the Utility Department is ready for the Annual meeting.
A public hearing is scheduled for July 11 at 7.
In order to improve information about the unpaid bill status, the following
motions were made: Metcalf moved, seconded by Crofoot, that at the time of the
presentation of the lien notices or unpaid bill notice to the treasurer for
signature, the Superintendent shall produce a list identifying all persons
subject to any claimed lien or notice of unpaid bills to the Overseers. Voted. Metcalf
then moved, seconded by Crofoot, that if the name of any elected official
appears on any such list of lien notices or notices of unpaid bills, that person
shall recuse herself or himself from action upon the lien or notice, and the
lien or notice of unpaid bill shall be presented at the time to a majority of
the Overseers for review and execution. Voted.
Metcalf
then moved, seconded by Allen, that the Overseers hereby confirm and commit the
assessment of the sewer rates and charges for the period up to and including 8.
There were problems in printing the water bills; a lot of troubleshooting is
needed. The Overseers asked that Crofoot express their frustrations to Fancy. -
The new secretary is Susan Bryant. -
Office hours should be posted. 9.
Paige asks for clarification of the sewer bills assessed on his property; he has
been double-billed at times. Metcalf will talk with former Treasurer Alice
Strong. Wharfmaster Metcalf presented a
list of duties/responsibilities of the wharfmaster as prepared by Gordon Fuller.
Brockway moved, seconded by Robbins, to approve the Overview as presented. Voted.
Robbins suggested that the wharfmaster have an identification card or badge. Freedom
of Access Policy Metcalf
presented a policy which spells out the costs of making copies upon request.
Allen moved, seconded by Robbins, to accept the policy with one correction. Voted. Parks Phillips
has spoken with Frank Therio about trimming of the bamboo in Safety 1.
Joan DeMeo has been approved as police officer. 2.
Allen moved, seconded by Metcalf, that Sal DeMeo's salary be raised to $12.00
per hour, plus a stipend for gasoline. Voted.
Metcalf, seconded by Robbins, authorized Peter Allen as the Safety Chairman, to
initial the signed contract for Sal DeMeo to reflect the actual hourly rate. Voted. 3.
Police Car: Tires were replaced. Allen moved, seconded by Metcalf, to reimburse
Judi Rohweder $287 for the tires. Voted. The
police radio has died. DeMeo will search for a radio, possibly a rented one.
Cost of a new radio would be about $800. 4.
Contracts for 3 lifeguards are ready, yet to be signed. Coverage will be 40
hours, beginning June 25 through Sept. 6. Tuesdays off. 5.
Metcalf recognized and thanked Art Hall for his contribution of considerable
hours and design talent that he brought to the aesthetics of the storage chest
on the wharf, but also for the incredible amount of time that he took this
winter to build the structure. "We are blessed to have Art Hall and people
like him in the community, and I hope that we can unanimously say that to
him." Metcalf moved, seconded by Crofoot, that a letter should be written
to Hall thanking him for his contribution. Voted. Annual
Meeting 1.
Report: Lagner updated the Board on progress of the printed annual report. 2.
Budget: Discussion took place about upcoming expenses, namely the re-evaluation
of property by the Town of 3.
Utility District: Metcalf stated that "tabling motion is a no vote."
You do not hold over from one annual meeting to another. The issue will be dealt
with at the annual meeting by the Utility Committee who will explain their
reasoning for present action. 4.
Robbins will be responsible for seeing that a correct list of Nominating
Committee members is posted. 5.
Samway requested that the Board create some guidelines for petitioned articles
for the Annual Meeting. Miscellaneous 1.
The Yacht Club requests permission for use of The
Yacht Club also requested reservation of the Community hall on Sunday, August 1,
(pancake breakfast), and Saturday August 21 (Pot luck dinner). Brockway will ask
Tardif to reserve the Community Hall. 2.
Zoning Ordinance: Spollett stated that Lloyd and Therio are in conflict over
rulings about foundations- the difference between expansion, alteration, and
repair. Should the ordinance be re-written to clarify the issue? Metcalf
explained that the town is presently writing a zoning ordinance which, when
enacted, will supercede the NVC ordinance. Upcoming
meetings:
June 25- Utility Committee meeting
June 27-
July 11-
3:30- Public hearing on the Utility Department Ordinance
July 18- Reserved for Board meeting if necessary. By
motion of Spollett, seconded by Allen, the meeting was adjourned at Eleanor
Lagner, Clerk Northport
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