Town Council Minutes 12/9/2003

TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
                                                                         TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Call to order in the Council Chambers at Cumberland Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Porter, Councilors Moriarty, Stiles, Storey, Damon and Savasuk.
Excused:  Councilor Kuntz.

Approval of Minutes

                             December 5, 2002
                             Motion by Councilor Stiles;
                             Seconded by Councilor Storey.
                             VOTE:  UNANIMOUS 6-0

Managers Report        

at its January 13^th meeting regarding brown tail moth infestation.   The Manager relayed a request from John Duncan, PACTS Director, to meet with the Town Council to provide an introduction to the PACTS process.

Public Discussion

None

Legislation and Policy

received a favorable recommendation for approval by the Towns Code Enforcement Officer.  Councilor Stiles thanked Cumberland Salvage for their support to the Town in supplying vehicles for training Cumberland rescue personnel.  

                             Motion by Councilor Savasuk to approve the renewal license for Cumberland Salvage;
                             Seconded by Councilor Stiles.
                             VOTE:   UNANIMOUS 6-0

                             Manager Benson referenced the Town Code Enforcements memo regarding this license renewal application.  The CEO noted additional fencing has not yet been installed as required.  She recommended conditional approval of the renewal permit.

                             Motion by Councilor Storey to grant the renewal graveyard/junkyard permit with the conditions mentioned;
                             Seconded by Councilor Moriarty.
                             VOTE:   UNANIMOUS 6-0

the Board.  For some time, the Town has treated all five members as if they were voting members of the Board.  By amending the ordinance, it confirms that all five may act.  The term of each member shall be three years.

                             Motion by Councilor Moriarty to approve the SAD 51 swimming pool license renewal for                        2003;
                             Seconded by Councilor Stiles.
                             VOTE:  UNANIMOUS 6-0

                             Motion made by Council Moriarty to hold a special meeting on January 6, 2003 (or an alternate date during the first two weeks in January dependent upon the availability of the Island Hall);
                             Seconded by Councilor Damon.
                             VOTE:  UNANIMOUS 6-0

Anticipation Borrowing.  Order 02-143 authorizes borrowing through the issuance of tax anticipation notes in anticipation of the collections or receipts from taxes, in an amount or amounts not to exceed $1.5 million dollars.   Any funds not utilized in assisting with cash flow issues will be invested.  

                             Motion by Councilor Savasuk to approve Order 02-143 to authorize the Town Manager to borrow $1,500,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes;
                             Seconded by Councilor Damon.
                             VOTE:   UNANIMOUS 6-0

                             Chairman Porter indicated this item would be dealt with upon the conclusion of this evenings Executive Session.

Correspondence:

*Councilor Savasuk -  Referenced recent amendments to state Subdivision laws.  Requested this issue be forwarded to the Town Attorney for review.
*Councilor Damon  - Received requests for evening hours at Town Hall.  Suggested even once a week or month from 6-8 pm for working citizens.  Chairman Porter expressed his concurrence, suggesting weve been slow to do it because it would cost us money.  He requested the Manager reflect on this issue and advise the Council at a future date.
*Councilor Storey  none
*Councilor Kuntz  none
*Councilor Moriarty  none
*Councilor Stiles - none
*Chairman Porter  Referenced the recent rate increase by Time Warner; received letter from Jeff Sturgis, Maine Principals Association thanking the Town for the use of Twin Brooks for the cross country championships.

New Business

*Councilor Stiles  Reported a recent  brainstorming meeting of the Regionalization Committee.  He requested an appropriation of $2,500 as Cumberlands equal share toward future expenses.

*Councilor Moriarty  none
*Councilor Kuntz  none








*Councilor Storey  Referred to the signage at the intersection of Tuttle Road and Route 88.  Town Manager Benson stated the Public Works Director, Adam Ogden, has met with MDOT representatives and received permission to blacken out the striping.  Councilor Storey noted, however, that the painting has worn off.  Manager Benson replied he will contact MDOT again.
*Councilor Damon  Noted that she has received a request from representatives of the Maine Land Bank expressing an interest in making a presentation to the Town Council regarding their tax reform proposal.  She feels it would be beneficial for the Council to receive a formal presentation.
*Councilor Savasuk  none
*Chairman Porter  none

VIII.    Executive Session re: manager hiring process.

hiring process;

                             TIME:  7:46 p.m.

                             Motion by Councilor Storey to come out of Executive Session;
                             Seconded by Councilor Moriarty.
                             TIME:  9:27 p.m.

                             Motion by Councilor Storey to approve the following appointments:  Lisa Nolan, Prince Memorial Library Advisory Board; Linda Toby and Rick Doane, Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center Board of Trustees;
                             Seconded by Councilor Moriarty.
                             VOTE:   UNANIMOUS 5-0  (Councilor Damon abstained)

                             Motion by Councilor Storey to adjourn;
                             Seconded by Councilor Moriarty.
                             VOTE:   UNANIMOUS  6-0
                             TIME:  9:30 p.m.



Respectfully submitted,



Nadeen Daniels, CMC
Town Clerk