Northport Village Corporation

Overseers Meeting

June 8, 2008

Present: President Josiah Huntoon; Treasurer Julian Sheffield ; Overseers Peter Allen, Linda Houghton, Judy Rohweder, Bill Cressey; Judy Metcalf, Marge Brockway; Village Agent Bill Paige; Office Manager Paul Bartels; Residents Mrs. Couture, Ken Kahn, Mr. & Mrs. Rand.

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

Visitor’s Concerns

Mrs. Couture described problems she has with the Swim Float ladders and would like the Village to consider different ladders to aid her in getting up on the float.  Peter Allen will look into a solution by the next meeting.

Shirley Rand requested the use of Merithew Square for a private party, Judy Metcalf motioned, Bill Cressey seconded, to grant the request, Voted all in favor.

Ken Kahn requested to have a policy to put gravel in each year.

Minutes Judy Metcalf moved to accept the minutes for of the meeting held May 11,  seconded by Marge Brockway – Voted all in Favor.

Financials

Warrants were circulated for approval.

Julian Sheffield reported:

1) Tax Collection is expected to be 20% higher than we budgeted.

2) We need to borrow for cash flow. Consistent with previous authorizations. Julian and Jo will borrow from the Tax Anticipation note authorization.

Village Agent

Bill Paige reported a talk with Blain Richardson about the rocks, no action taken.

Bill Paige requested a method of payment for people he hires for help around the Village, they need to be paid when the job is done. Bill Cressey motioned Paul Bartels will create a check on Bill Paige’s request for up to $500, seconded by Judy Metcalf, Voted all in favor.

Communications

Judy Metcalf reported that signs are posted in response to a complaint by resident Betty Wilson about “dog poop.”  She read several favorable responses the Overseers received.

Jo Huntoon had a request from Harold Hede on behalf of the Bayside Historical Preservation Society to allow the restored ship Jacob Pike in front of the wharf for a period of time.  The matter was deferred to Gordon Fuller.

Facilities

Jo Huntoon has been talking to Rob Frank about the $5,000 grant.

Safety

Peter Allen reported that the Lifeguard and Police have been hired for the next season, will begin working the last weekend in June.

Surface Runoff

Wardwell will do remaining work this week and next week.  Area in front of the Yacht Club containing the black backfill will be replaced with loam and reseeded.

Town Liaison

Peter Allen reports the town has received more requests for speed limit and stop signs.  We and Amon Morse will decide where to place them in the Village.

Utilities

Judy Metcalf explained the allocation of insurance premiums. 

Reported there were no sewer violations since 2006.

Bills have been sent out, approximately 50% paid so far.

Based on the Superintendent’s polling results, Judy Metcalf directed Julian Sheffield to keep the payroll on a weekly basis, after a brief discussion.

Judy Metcalf motioned that Vacation Policy for Fern Barton be amended to allow payment of  vacation at the end of the year in lieu of time off, seconded by Peter Allen,

Voted all in favor.

Budget

Discussion of new line items and budgeting.

Pingree Quitclaim Deed circulated for signatures.

Future Meetings

Next meeting is scheduled for Sunday July 6^th at 8:00 AM.

Adjourn

Judy Metcalf moved to adjourn, seconded by Marge Brockway – Voted all in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30AM.

Respectfully submitted by Paul E. Bartels