Office of the Council Clerk Thursday, March 20, 2003
City of Gardiner, Maine Special Council Meeting
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ALLEGIENCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL
Jean Dellert, At-Large
Dennis Doiron, At-Large Mayor Brian Rines
Steve Hanley, At-Large Jeffrey Kobrock, City :Manager
Michael Webster, At-Large Molly Gallant, Council Clerk
Councilors Hart, Staples and Thomas absent
3. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Public Hearing for Harpers II Tax Increment Financing.
Chris Paszyc, Economic Development Director spoke to the Council
at a public hearing for Tax Increment Financing which was opened at 7:20 p.m. and closed at 7:30 p.m.
3.2 Consideration of Comments from the Public on Issues that
Do Not Appear Elsewhere on the Agenda (Please limit comments
to five minutes.)
No public Comments
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Consideration of Supplementing Wright Pierce Contract for
Downtown Revitalization Project.
Motion by Councilor Hanley and seconded by Councilor Doiron to Supplement Wright Pierce Contract for Downtown Revitalization Project.
Vote: 5 in favor 0 – opposed Motion passes
4.2 Consideration of Resolution 03-08, Creating Downtown Tax
Increment Financing District and Adoption of Development Program.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hanley to accept Resolution 03-08, Creating Downtown Tax Increment Financing District and Adoption of Development Program.
Vote: 5 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
4.3 Consideration of Resolution 03-09, Amending Harpers II Tax Increment Financing District and Adoption of Development Program.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Webster to accept Resolution 03-09, Amending Harpers II Tax Increment Financing District and Adoption of Development Program.
Vote: 5 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
4.4 Consideration of Amending City’s Tax Increment Financing Policy.
Motion by Councilor Hanley and seconded by Councilor Webster and Dellert to Amend City’s Tax Increment Financing Policy.
Vote: 5 in favor 0- opposed Motion: passes
4.5 Consideration of Economic Development Committee Recommendation Regarding Loan to Tilbury’s Water St. Grill.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hanley to
Accept the Economic Development Committees Recommendation
Regarding a Loan to Tilbury’s Water Street Grill.
Vote: 5 in favor 0- opposed Motion: passes
4.6 Consideration of Order 03-10, Amending Order 95-36A Health
Insurance Coverage.
Motion by Councilor Hanley and seconded by Councilor Dellert to Accept Order 03-10, Amending Order 95-36A, Health Insurance Coverage.
Vote: 5 in favor 0- opposed Motion: passes
5. CITY MANAGERS REPORT
Manager Kobrock stated the Council was interested in the exact costs of incidental items included in General Unit Contract, they have been itemized, the top line summarizing the percentage of payroll for the entire unit for these incidental items is 1/3 of one percent. Mayor Rines stated that with Councilor Hart absent please this information forward to him.
WWTP recently applied for a STAG Grant, State and Tribal Assistance Grant, federal money to match the Rural Development money that we have. It is coming at a very good time, we are currently number one on the CSO list.
The City was recently approached by Randolph to provide services for the collection system. Before any discussion, with them Manager Kobrock wanted to let the Council know what was happening. Council directed the City Manager to proceed.
Friday there will be a joint management meeting session with the Water District, it is exciting to be working together efficently.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilor Webster remarked that the stop sign at the end of Adams Street and the corner of Northern Ave. has been knocked over and is under ice, there are a lot of pot holes on the road also. Councilor Webster also remarked that recently a young man was hit by a car crossing the road on Bridge Street near Dennis’ Pizza and the A1 Diner, Sgt. Toman stated that he will keep a closer eye on the situation, sometimes people illegally park in the area. Councilor Webster also asked if a stop line could be marked on the road on the corner of Bridge St. and Water St., Pat Gilbert said that the roads would be marked in May.
Councilor Hanley remarked that the street sweeper was recently used on Brunswick Ave., it looks good.
Councilor Doiron stated that the Joint Meeting of the Council and Water District went well.
Mayor Rines reminded the Council about the Bicentennial Birthday party at the Christ Church on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
RECESS TO WORKSHOP AT 8:20 P.M.– Griffin/Cherry Street Residents.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hanley to go into
Executive Session at 9:37 p.m.
Vote: 5 in favor 0 –opposed Motion: passes
1.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION per MRSA, Title 1, Chapter 13, section 405 (6) (D)
Personnel Issue
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hanley
To empower the City Manager to continue planning and negotiation concerning the personnel issue.
Vote: 5 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
1.2 EXECUTIVE SESSION per MRSA, Title 1, Chapter 13, Section 405
(6) (C)
Economic Development
Motion by Councilor Hanley and seconded by Councilor Webster asked the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of the property as discussed.
Vote: 5 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rines adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Molly M. Gallant
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