Town Council Minutes 5/13/2002
TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002
Present: Stephen Moriarty, Jeffrey Porter, Peter Bingham, Mark Kuntz, Harland Storey, Donna Damon &
Michael Savasuk
I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moriarty in the Council Chambers at Cumberland
Town Hall at 7:02 PM.
II. Manager's Report
Assistant Town Manager Carla Nixon reported that the spraying for brown tail moth will begin on Saturday, May 18, 2002. If the rain continues, the spraying dates will be changed. Approximately 335 acres are due to be sprayed.
III. Public Discussion
Chairman Moriarty opened the public discussion at 7:08 PM.
There was no public discussion.
Chairman Moriarty closed the public discussion at 7:09 PM.
IV. Legislation and Policy
02-47. To hold Public Hearing on the proposed 2002/02 Municipal Budget.
Chairman Moriarty stated that the proposed 2002/03 Municipal Budget of $6,113,508 will be a 7.95% increase over the previous year's budget.
Robert Vail inquired as to where the increases in the county budget will come from.
Councilor Kuntz stated that the increases are due to the County Jail operation budget.
Robert Vail inquired as to where Town revenues come from.
Chairman Moriarty stated that the two primary sources of revenue are real estate taxes and excise taxes.
02-48. To approve Town Manager's appointment of Town Clerk.
Town Manager Robert Benson recommended Nadeen Daniels as the new Town Clerk.
Councilor Bingham moved to approve the Town Manger's appointment of Nadeen Daniels as Town Clerk.
Councilor Kuntz seconded.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (7)
02-49. To set date for second Town Council meeting in May, 2002.
Chairman Moriarty recommended May 23, 2002 as the date for the second date for Council Meeting in May, as May 27, 2002 is Memorial Day.
Councilor Bingham moved to set May 23, 2002 as the date for the second Town
Council meeting in May, 2002.
Councilor Porter seconded.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (7)
V. Correspondence
Councilor Damon:
· Two residents on Chebeague Island have expressed concern about a junkyard operating illegally on Chebeague Island
· Several people are pleased with the Stone Wharf Committee
Councilor Storey:
· Has issue with letter from Conservation Commission concerning cluster housing
Councilor Porter:
· Expressed thanks to the Cumberland Rescue and Cumberland Police with his
his recent health issue
Robert Benson:
· Highlighted informational meetings scheduled with MDOT in June
VI. New Business
Councilor Damon:
· Impressed with students at Greely who participated at the Main State Science Fair
Councilor Porter:
· Approached by Habitat for Humanity in reference to small parcels of land being buildable to donate
Councilor Kuntz:
· Residents at Fairgrounds expressed concern about trash pick-up
Robert Benson
· Memo in Councilor's packets: citizens concern about hunting in Town Forest
Councilor Kuntz moved to adjourn the meeting to enter into Executive Session.
Councilor Bingham seconded.
VII. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Flanigan, Deputy Town Clerk
