Recap Town Council Meeting - July 21st, 2015

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 21ST

The meeting last night was the most disgusting display of leadership and integrity I have ever had the misfortune to witness by Chairman Dillon Pesce. I will explain in many more articles to follow. However, this is the recap so I will provide only the recap.


Under Council Orders; Resolutions and Ordinances – The following agenda items were approved by a vote of 6-0 with Councilor Mark Lunt excused due to illness:


1. Authorization to sign Planning Contract – This is for Amanda Bunker who works with the Planning Board and the Economic Community Development Director. The Council approved $20,000.00 to renew her contract.

2. Dollar General Water Easement Release Deed – This was approved by a vote of 6-0.

3. Tax Acquired Property Bid – This was to go for bid on two parcels of property with no minimum bid. It has been advertised with a minimum bid before with no response.

4. Accept School Budget Validation Referendum Results – This was approved by a vote of 6-0.

5. Discussion on Bond Proceeds & Bond Compliance – Mr. Karass, the Finance Director spoke on this issue. (More to come)

6. Discussion Reserve Funds – Mr. Karass addressed this issue. (More to Come)

7. School Budget Validation Referendum Warrant – The Town Council rejected the first eleven articles with the exception of Councilor Garrison. The bottom line is the Town Council, minus Councilor Garrison, reduced the recommend School Budget from
$15,301,066.00 to $14,884,173.00. This is a difference of $416,893.00.

8. Set Registrar Hours and times to cast absentee ballots – This was approved 6-0.

9. Policy & Procedures for the Fiscal Administration of School Accounts Payable and Payroll. This was approved 6-0.

10. MMA Annual Election – Vice President was Laurie Smith, Town Manager, Town of Kennebunkport and the Executive Committee Members are William Bridgeo, City Manager, City of Augusta; Michael
Crooker, Town Manager, Town of Glenburn; and Marianne Moore, Mayor, City of Calais.

11. DEP Consent Agreement – After two (2) Executive Session one at the start of the meeting and one at the end the Council, approved this agreement; however, no one ever stated or produced any documentation on what really took place.

12. Revaluation Decision – After two (2) Executive Sessions the Council approved this decision but never produced and documentation or stated what the decision involved.

13. Award Real Estate Bid – The Council approved Cheryl Haggerty as the realtor to sell the 33 areas on Ridge Road.

14. Interlocal Agreementfor Code Enforcement and Stormwater Services – This item was tabled for another time.

15. Municipal Agent Designation – The Council approved Ruth Lyons to fill this position at this time.


Appointments –

1. Appoint Constables for Ace Security –Paul Carpentier, Harry Darling and Sean Scully were all approved.

2. Appoint to RLF Committee Members – Dan Stockford, Ed Karass and Diane Barnes were all approved.

3. Re-appoint Ethics Panel Member Ross Cunningham was approved.

4. Appoint Cemetery Committee Members – Bob Packard, Ella Mae Packard and Lucy A. Couture were all approved.


Adjourned at approximately 11:30 P.M. 


Larry Fillmore