SELECT BOARD MEETING
Minutes for 3 meetings
May 5, May 12, May 19, 2009
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SELECT BOARD MEETING
Approved Minutes -------May 5, 2009
(Approved on May 12, 2009)
Present: Gray, Grant and Freethey
Freethey reported the discussions from the Shellfish Conservation Committee meeting on April 28th.
- The committee would like the Warden to post signs around Town for the areas closed by the committee to digging clams
- The parking ordinance changes did not go over very well with the committee members.
- Fill the vacant seat on the committee
The Shellfish Committee did do a clean up on Naskeag Point Landing last Sunday, May 3rd. Cecil Holden, David Tarr and Wes Flye did a great job cleaning up the trash.
The Board voted to approve a liquor license for Eggemoggin Oceanfront Lodge on Reach Road – Richard Duffy brought in the license to be approved. Voted 3-0
4 PM there was a meeting with the town office operations committee. Present were Jim Cummins, Frank Bianco, Sr., Lauren Allen, and Ron Fowle. Absent: Judith Fuller & Lori Gallo. It was a general discussion as to the purpose of this committee, to answer any questions the committee members might have, and to explain what is expected as an end result. Will meet again next week at 3:30 PM to finalize the charter.
The minutes were read and approved from April 28th. Voted 3-0 to accept.
Next week, there will be a meeting with Bruce Mattson from the DOT, Julie Wang from the Brooklin Beautification Committee and the select board to discuss future plans and to understand requirements the state may have on walk-ways, etc. through town.
Meeting adjourned at 6 PM
Warrant #44: $16,170.99
Receipts: $16,503.99
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SELECT BOARD MEETING
Approved Minutes -------May 12, 2009
(Approved on May 26, 2009)
Present: Gray, Grant and Freethey
Minutes were read and approved from May 5th, 2009. Voted to accept 3-0.
Paul Trowbridge and Tom Poole presented the select board with information on the Peninsula Power Co-op Wind Energy Project. Brooksville would be the sponsor for this project and these two spokesmen wanted to know if Brooklin would express an interest for this Co-op. This project has to be sponsored by a town to apply for a grant for seed money. The select board did sign a letter in favor of further information for the project.
Other information:
- wind will be monitored by 1 year first
- modeled from the wind project on Vinal Haven
that produces 100% of their electrical needs - being a Co-op, it is owned by the people in area towns that join
- the cost would be the same or less that our present electrical provider and hopes to be a stable cost for 20 years.
- the wind mill would be 400 ft. tall
The board met with the Town Office Operations Committee at 3:30 PM. Present members were Judith Fuller, Frank Bianco, Ron Fowle, Lauren Allen, & Jim Cummins. Lori Gallo was absent (working). Rich Freethey handed each member Instruction of Duties for each town officer, copies of the auditor’s comments for 07 and 08, and a copy of the State Auditor’s comments done in 2005. It was voted (3-0) to approve the Charter Guidelines for the Town Office Operations Project. Another meeting was set up for May 21st at 6 PM here at the town office.
4 PM was a meeting with Bruce Mattson from the D.O.T., Julie Wang and the select board. A walk through the center of town was done as Julie explained the project to Beautify Brooklin. Subjects discussed:
- side walk crossings – library, store and café
- drainage
- D.O.T. guidelines
- Parking & paved shoulders
- Possibilities of what could be done and lots that could not be done
The board voted 3-0 to replace the existing ceiling lights in the BKS room of the Town Office and not to purchase track lighting as asked by the BKS. The expense was very high and would not provide over-all lighting.
The board approved a tree growth penalty calculated by RJD Appraisal for the amount of $2,301.90. Vote: 3-0
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM
Warrant #45: $43,128.82
Receipts: $16,752.13
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SELECT BOARD MEETING
Approved Minutes -------May 19, 2009
(Approved May 26, 2009)
Present: Gray, Grant and Freethey
The select board received a letter from the Brooklin Shellfish Committee dated May 19, 2009 stating the following”
“On May 12, 2009 the Brooklin Shellfish Committee held an appeal hearing on the resident shellfish application of Hugh A. Pomeroy, Jr. After reviewing Mr. Pomeroy’s residency status, the committee felt Mr. Pomeroy had no “intent to remain”, therefore did not meet the domicile requirement of the ordinance. It was agreed that the shellfish warden had enough evidence to win a court case and should be supported in his indication. It is our recommendation the the Brooklin Select Board support the warden and ordinance to the extent possible.”
This letter was signed by members David Tarr, Chairman, Cecil Holden, Steve Pinkham, Wesley Flye and Alison Dibble.
The select board also received a letter from Mr. Pomeroy’s lawyer stating his client did not agree with the appeal decision from the Shellfish Conservation Committee and requested a hearing with the Select Board. This hearing has been set for 5:30 PM on June 2nd at the town office.
Chris Pitman stopped in the office and a discussion was held on the warden posting “Area Closed to Shellfish Digging” being posted around town at the closed area sites.
Chris would rather have the signs posted in designated areas that can be read at anytime and this would prevent the signs being torn down. The warden also has a “hot line on the phone” available that explains the closed areas in town and any other updated information on shellfish harvesting. Chris would rather educate people where to find information rather than run all over town posted signs that will disappear.
Duties of a Constable was also talked about and will be discussed further.
Jim Fisher visited the office from the Hancock County Planning Commission and demonstrated the availability of town maps for Brooklin that would be useful to the town and the planning board. Present were the 3 select board members and Richard Hero who was looking into these maps for the planning board.
Meeting adjourned at 6 PM
Warrant: $11,494.28
Receipts: $6,328.32