Office of the Council Clerk Regular Council Meeting
City of Gardiner, Maine Thursday, November 20, 2003
7:00 PM Regular Session
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ALLEGENCE TO THE FLAG
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rines at 7:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Those present were:
Jean Dellert, At-Large Phil Hart, At-Large
Dennis Doiron, At-Large Michael Webster, At-Large
Steve Hanley, At-Large Mayor Brian Rines
Jeffrey Kobrock, City Manager
Molly Gallant, Council Clerk
3. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS.
3.1 Consideration of Comments from the Public on Issues that Do
Not Appear Elsewhere on the Agenda (Please limit comments to
five minutes.)
No Public Comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
No items on agenda
NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Consideration of Administration of Oath of Office to Councilor –elect Richard Rambo by Deirdre Berglund, City Clerk.
Motion by Councilor Webster and seconded by Councilor Hanley to have Richard Rambo to fill the vacancy vacated by Paula Thomas.
Vote: 6 in favor 0 – opposed Motion passes
City Clerk, Deirdre Berglund swore Richard Rambo in as Councilor.
5.2 Consideration of Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporations Request for Rent Reduction.
Lisa Ayotte spoke to the Council explaining that the South Gardiner lease is up for renewal. The lease is now presently $150.00 a month, the lease at Plummer Street is $1.00 a year. The organization has done many renovations over the years and hopes that the Council could reduce the rent to the same amount.
Councilor Hart stated that his wife works for the organization, if anyone has a problem with his voting on the subject, he will abstain. There were no objections.
Motion by Councilor Webster and seconded by Councilor Dellert to Accept Southern Child Development Corporations Request for Rent Reduction.
Vote: 7 in favor ( Rambo voting) 0 – opposed Motion: passes
5.3 Discussion of Brown’s Exit 27 Salvage, Inc. Auto Graveyard Permit Renewal.
Manager Kobrock stated that this discussion was scheduled to give the Council enough time to talk to Darryl Brown because the permit expires by the end of the year. Jeffrey Hinderliter met with Darryl this past week to discuss his findings throughout the year. Many different suggestions were discussed, and a compliance schedule was suggested, revisting in July to discuss progress. The subject will be discussed again at the December meeting.
5.4 Consideration of City/Water District “One Roof” and :”City Servives Super Site” Study.
Manager Kobrock stated that he would go over a proposal by Brian Kent Associates with them, because Brian couldn’t be present. Essentially Brian Kent has put together a proposal that will look at the One Roof and Super Site scenario in a creative way. The proposal is to sit down in a workshop cooperative fashion with everyone who is involved and work through the problems. He would act as a facilitator. The Water District has tabled this idea.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hart to Accept City/Water District “One Roof” and :”City Servives Super Site” Study.
Vote: 6 in favor 1- abstain (Doiron) 0- opposed Motion: passes
5.5 Discussion of Library Fees
Anne Davis, Library Director spoke to the Council concerning library fees for neighboring towns.
5.5 Consideration of Consultant for Johnson Hall Task Force.
City Manager recommended to the Council Frank O’Hara from Planning Decision, Inc.
Motion by Councilor Hanley and seconded by Councilor Dellert to Accept Consultant for Johnson Hall Task Force.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
CITY MANAGERS REPORT
Manger Kobrock stated that David Cunningham will be out on sick leave for awhile, he has had a set back on his knee surgery. This is a busy time for Public Works, but with the efficiency and good management the operation is still working well. Likewise with the Police Department, with Chief Toman in absence the department worked very efficiently on a recent robbery.
7. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilor Webster stated he would like everyone to watch the papers for the Symphony concert schedule. Councilor Webster also stated that he recently had a long discussion with National Guard and hope that the City will be doing something to recognize them.
Councilor Hanley stated that he is trying put arrange some kind of a show of appreciation for our men and women who are leaving to serve.
Councilor Doiron stated he agree that something needs to be done to show appreciation to the troops. Councilor Doiron remarked that he mentioned a few months ago about the jersey barriers at the armory and noticed that something was going on there and hope that it will look better.
Councilor Rambo attended the Maine Turnpike Board meeting recently, and it was encouraging about the Gardiner toll booth issue. It had been discussed recently and it was one of two toll booths that needed to be revisited, but he didn’t get an answer as to when. Councilor Rambo encouraged them to make that sooner rather than later. Councilor Rambo also stated to remember the Kennebec Valley Chamber Dinner on January 23, the Gardiner Board of Trade and EJ Prescott are sharing an award. The seats are going quickly.
Mayor Rines stated at the next meeting he will bring the Council up to date as to where everything stands with Regionalized Dispatch.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rines adjourned the meeting at 9:10 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Molly M. Gallant
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