Northport Village Corporation

Overseers Meeting

January 13, 2008

Present: President Josiah Huntoon; Treasurer Julian Sheffield; Overseers Peter Allen, Margaret Brockway, Linda Houghton, Judy Metcalf, Rick Melone; Village Agent Bill Paige; Village Clerk Maureen Einstein; Office Manager Paul Bartels; Residents Dick Brockway, Blair Einstein; Contractor Joseph Berubi.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM by President Huntoon.

Minutes for November 11, 2007 accepted as exacted by Judy Metcalf – Voted All in Favor.

Financial

Julian Sheffield reported on the financials of the Village.  Bill Cressey motioned, Judy Metcalf seconded to accept the report as given – Voted All in Favor.

Metcalf moved to approve the Annual Warrants as stated – Voted All in Favor. (Copy of Clerk’s Certificate of Vote is attached)

Village Agent

No report.

Visitors’ Concerns

Joseph Berubi addressed the Overseers on behalf of Martha Borgeson & David Beaver about moving a house near Bayview Park .  The following was motioned by Judy Metcalf and seconded by Peter Allen:

1.      The house cannot be on public property later than April 15^th.

2.      No movement can take place while the Town of Northport has the roads posted.  Contractors must abide by any posting notices.

3.      There must be a minimum of a ten foot passageway for fire Vehicles.  Including the roadway into Bayview Park .

4.      Homeowners will sign an Indemnification Agreement and post a Bond.

Voted All in Favor.

Note: A template copy of an Indemnification agreement is attached to the minutes.

Facilities

Discussion about revised Dock Works Invoice.  Metcalf motioned Cressey seconded to pay the revised Dock Works invoice – Votes All in Favor.

Judy Metcalf moved to reimburse Marge Brockway $200 for the annual gifts, Bill Cressey seconded – Voted All in Favor.

Safety

Judy Metcalf motioned to reimburse Peter Allen $100 - paid to Maine Criminal Justice Academy for our police officers’ training, Jo Huntoon seconded – Voted All in Favor.

Items for Discussion

Approval of Auditors: Judy Metcalf moved that Purdy Powers be retained for the 2007 NVC Financial audit – Voted All in Favor.

Bangor Savings Bank Account(s): Jo Huntoon motioned and Judy Metcalf seconded to open banking accounts with the Bangor Savings Bank – Voted All in Favor.

FEMA Money: Discussion of Cobe Road and Maple Street – No Action Taken.

Grant Status: Jo Huntoon moved to have Robert Frank’s company perform the work necessary, seconded by Bill Cressey – Voted All in Favor.

House Move for Foundation: Previously discussed and voted under Visitors’ Concerns.

Vacation Policy: Discussion of a request by Fern Barton – No Action Taken.

Future Meetings

President Huntoon set the next Overseers meeting to February 10, 2008 at 9:00 AM.

Judy Metcalf motioned to adjourn, Marge Brockway seconded. – Voted All in Favor.

Meeting adjourned at 10:45AM.