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Town Council Minutes 8/27/2001

TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2001

Councilors Present: Stephen Moriarty, Jeffrey Porter, Peter Bingham, Mark Kuntz, Harland Storey
Councilors Excused: John Lambert, Donna Damon

Call to order in the Council Chambers at Cumberland Town Office at 7:00 p.m.

Manager's Report

Town Manager said that he will present hardship abatement requests at the meeting of September 10, 2001.

Public Discussion

None

Legislation and Policy

01-60 To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on a proposal for the Cumberland Housing Authority to purchase 9 acres of land on Greely Road (owned by the Portland Water District) as a possible site for Senior Housing.

Town Manager reported the actual acreage is 10.17 acres and that one of the Val Halla fairways is part of the acreage. Portland Water District appraised the parcel at $140,000. The parcel is accessible to public water and public sewer can be accessed.

Council Chairman Moriarty opened Public Hearing 7:05 pm

Resident Priscilla Payne spoke in favor of the project. John Eldredge, member of the Conservation Commission spoke in favor of the project for the seniors in the Cumberland Community as well as this creating open space for hiking trails.

Town Manager commented that this parcel would be purchased with funds of the Undesignated Reserve Fund of the Cumberland Housing Authority.

Council Chairman Moriarty closed Public Hearing 7:15 pm

Councilor Bingham moved to accept title in the name of the Town of Cumberland of a 10.17 acre parcel on Greely Road to be purchased by the Cumberland Housing Authority from the Portland Water District and to hold the same for a possible future senior housing project to be developed by the said Housing Authority.
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (5)

01-61 To hear presentation by the Nordic Ski Club regarding snowmaking and trail grooming activities for winter season.

Chris Axelson & John Eldredge of the Coastal Nordic Ski Club presented a report of the clubs proposals. Council Chairman and Councilors agreed to the proposal provided no expenditures from the town budget.

01-62 To approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Cumberland and the Cumberland Police Benevolent Association.

Councilor Bingham moved to approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Cumberland and the Cumberland Police Benevolent Association.
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (5)

01-63 To endorse application - land for Maine's future program.

Councilor Porter moved to endorse the application for Sally Merrill to participate in the Maine's Future Program

01-64 To approve purchase of fire truck.

Councilor Storey moved to approve the purchase of the fire truck.
Second by Councilor Bingham
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (5)

Correspondence

·       Ltr fm Town Manager to Greely Road resident abutters RE: Greely Road Land Acquisition dtd 8/14/01 with accompanied parcel map copy
·       Coastal Nordic Ski Club Infrastructure Enhancement Proposal for Twin Brook Recreation Park.
·       Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Cumberland and The Cumberland Police Benevolent Association for July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004.
·       Ltr fm Dale S. Rines to Town of Cumberland RE: Land for Maine's Future Program dtd 8/22/01
·       Report fm Assistant Town Manager -Land for Maine's Future Farmland Protection Program Highlights
·       Ltr fm Town of Cumberland Town Chairman to Steve Brook, Senior Planner of Land for Maines Future RE: Sally Merrill Sunrise Acre Farm proposal dtd 8/27/01.
·       Memo fm Council Chair Steve Moriarty RE: Follow-up to 8/13/01 Chebeague Meeting dtd 8/17/01.
·       Email fm Councilor Damon RE: Chairman Moriarty's Follow-up list dtd 8/22/01
·       Email fm James Phipps RE: Growth Management
·       Ltr fm Town Attorney Ken Cole to Assistant Town Manager RE: Board Appointment Issues dtd 8/21/01
·       Ltr fm William Dale of Town Attorney's Office RE: Invitation for Biennial Municipal Client Seminar dtd 8/13/01
·       Ltr fm Town of Cumberland to Francis Small, Cumberland Farmers Club RE: Mass Gathering Permit approval dtd 8/16/01
·       Memo fm Assistant Town Manager to Town Manager RE: Monday Holiday Town Council Meeting Rescheduling dtd 8/16/01
·       Ltr fm Geoff Herman of Main Municipal Association RE: Survey of residential property values by category dtd 8/13/01
·       Ltr fm Robert Heyner, President of Forest Lake Association RE: Grant Money Proposal for Forest Lake dtd 8/15/01
·       2001-02 Growth Permit updated spreadsheets
·       Ltr fm Randy Perry, Chair of Yarmouth Town Council RE: Elected Official Invitation of neighboring towns dtd 8/20/01
·       Ltr fm Elizabeth Boynton, City of Portland RE: County Budget Resolution dtd 8/21/01
·       MSAD #51 Agenda of 8/29/01
·       MSAD #51 Minutes of 6/25/01
·       Invitation - Municipal Client fm Town Attorneys Office

Councilor Porter received a telephone call RE: Harris Road and the public safety issue. He mentioned that the landowner put up a gate.

Town Manager presented the Council a letter from the Town Attorney describing the policy regarding issues of employees holding committee/board positions.

New Business

Town Manager inquired about a gift appropriate for former Councilor Phipps. It was agreed by present Council Members that a "University Chair" with the town seal would be appropriate.

Councilor Porter thanked the landowners and Mainland Island Trust for the opportunity and property use for hiking, skiing, etc. Councilor Porter updated on the progress of the Middle School.

Chairman Moriarty gave a follow up on the Chebeague Island meeting. He said that he will inquire of Councilor Damon on a follow-up meeting to address the Growth Management Ordinance issues. Chairman Moriarty suggested hosting a community forum on a Saturday on Chebeague Island. Dates will be discussed at a later date.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a) Land Acquisition

Councilor Kuntz moved to enter into Executive Session at 8:25 pm.
Second by Councilor Bingham

Councilor Kuntz moved to come out of Executive Session at 8:35 pm
Second by Councilor Bingham

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 8:38 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lisa Brown
Administrative Assistant