Northport Village Corporation

Overseers Meeting

July 1, 2007

Present: President Josiah Huntoon; Overseers Peter Allen, Margaret Brockway, Bill Cressey, Linda Houghton,  Judy Metcalf, Rick Melone, Judy Rohweder; Treasurer Julian Sheffield;  Village Agent Bill Paige; Office Manager Paul Bartels; NYC Commodore Gordon Fuller.

Meeting called to order at 8:00 AM. by President Jo Huntoon.

Minutes for June 17, 2007 meeting: Brockway motion to approve; Cressey seconded – VOTED.

Warrants were circulated for approval and signatures.

Village Agent

Bill Paige had nothing new to report.

Gordon Fuller wanted to point out that the $4,000 mention in the May Overseer’s meeting was for the new Boat Float not Wharf repairs.

Financials

Phase III improvement allocation was discussed pointing out the difference in philosophies between NVC and Utilities Committee. Cressey said that if there are Sewer projects that need to be done they (Utilities) should present them to the Overseers then we could address them.

Next year’s Budget was discussed and approved.

Cressey motion that Julian Sheffield’s training for Accounting/Bookkeeping be extended for a month, seconded by Judy Metcalf – VOTED.

Visitors’ Concerns

Gordon Fuller met with Dick McElhaney in regard to installing an emergency telephone dialing system at the Northport Yacht Club.  The NYC Board did not like the idea because there were sensitive documents stored in that location. Fuller will work it out with McElhaney.

Fuller reminded NVC of their commitment  to pay for part of the Band Concert this year.

Fuller asked for help with clean up from the last storm since it was Village property.  An estimate was made of  $5,000 from Dean Brown to clean up and fix for future storms.  The Overseers said NVC may be able to help after the Annual meeting, when a $400,000 loan will be voted on.

The annual Bonfire and Waterslide held by NYC was approved by the Overseers.

Communications

Elizabeth Wilson has resigned her position as Village Clerk as of Tuesday August 14, 2007.  A search for Moderator of the Annual Meeting will proceed.

Discussion of Public Access has led to the decision to have Paul Bartels be the focal point of all matters that need to be tracked for this purpose. 

The Village Survey was completed and the results will be posted.

Facilities

All bids on the Wharf repairs were evaluated by a third party, Dr. Stanford of the University of Maine .  The summary report will be evaluated.

Safety

Peter Allen reports that the lifeguard has started work and is doing well. 

Allen also said that there are several areas around the Village where shrubbery is causing blind spots for motorists, will be followed up.

Concerns about bonfires at private residences were voiced.  May amend new Fire Ordinance to address this problem at the Annual Meeting.

Surface Runoff

Bill Cressey reviewed proposals from Hodsdon Engineering during a walk around the Village and was very in favor of them.

Park Row has serious erosion – needs paved swales. 

Utilities

Paul Bartels reported that approximately 35 shut off notices were sent out last week.  Consumer Confidence letters were also sent out to Water customers.

Future Meetings:

Sunday July 15, 2007  8:00am - Overseer’s Meeting.

Sunday July 29, 2007  8:00am - Overseer’s Meeting.

Judy Metcalf motion to adjourn; Marge Brockway seconded – VOTED.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 am.