Office of the Council Clerk Thursday, May 22, 2003
City of Gardiner, Maine Special Council Meeting
6:35 PM Executive Session
7:00 PM Special Session
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ALLEGIENCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Rines called the meeting to order at 6:35
2. ROLL CALL
Jean Dellert, At-Large
Dennis Doiron, At-Large
Steve Hanley, At-Large Mayor Brian Rines
Phil Hart, At-Large Molly Gallant, Council Clerk
Councilor Thomas and Staples absent
Manager Kobrock is excused to attend Emergency Management Training with the School Board.
Motion by Councilor Webster and seconded by Councilor Dellert to go into Executive Session at 6: 36 p.m.
Vote 6 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
1.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION per MRSA, Title 1, Chapter 13, Section 405
(6) (C)
Real Estate
Out of Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.
City Council asked the City Manager to continue negotiations to execute sales and purchase agreement.
Manager Kobrock and Councilor Thomas present
Mayor Rines asked if there were any objections to adding Addendum Item 1.3 to the Agenda, there were none.
1.3 Consideration of Resolution 03-24, Honoring Benjamin Garwood upon
Receiving the Honor of Eagle Scout.
Motion by Councilor Webster and seconded by Councilor Dellert to accept Resolution 03-24, Honoring Benjamin Garwood upon Receiving the Honor of Eagle Scout.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
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 Comments
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Consideration of First Reading of Zoning Ordinance 03-23, Amendments.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Webster to Accept First Reading of Zoning Ordinance 03-23, Amendments.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion passes
4.2 Consideration of First Reading of Resolution 03-21, Wastewater Treatment Plant Combined Sewer Overflow Project Phase I Bond Authorization.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Webster
to accept First Reading of Resolution 03-21, Wastewater Treatment Plant Combined Sewer Overflow Project Phase I Bond Authorization.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
4.3 Consideration of Commitment of Sewer User Rates for Third Quarter 2002/2003.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hanley to accept Commitment of Sewer User Rates for Third Quarter 2002/2003.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
4.4 Consideration of Order 03-22, Recommendation from City Manager Regarding Tax Acquired Property.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Doiron to Accept Order 03-22, Recommendation from City Manager Regarding Tax Acquired Property.
Vote: 7 in favor 0- opposed Motion: passes
4.5 Consideration of Wastewater Abatements.
Motion by Councilor Doiron and seconded by Councilor Dellert to
accept Wastewater Abatements.
Vote: 7 in favor 0- opposed Motion: passes
Mayor Rines asked if there were any objections to adding Addendum Item 1.2.
There were none.
1.2 Discussion of Residency Requirements for Chief Job Descriptions.
Manager Kobrock stated that there was no one thought about residency of the Police Chief when the job description was done previously, so he would like to have Council imput on how the they feel about the subject. Councilor Hart felt that it could be a very valuable piece to have in a job description, the Police Chief should be part of the City. Councilor Doiron remarked that he didn’t feel it was a big issue, that it had many pros and cons. Councilor Hanley stated that he would prefer the Chief lived in the city or a reasonable travel distance. Councilor Webster stated that ideally he would like to have the Chief live in the city, but would like to have the flexibility so not to lose someone that the city would like to hire. Councilor Dellert pointed out that the school district is
made up of other towns so she would like to see the chief able to reside in neighboring towns also. Councilor Thomas stated that she would like to see the chief live in the city. Mayor Rines stated that he too felt that it was important to have a chief reside in the city.
5. CITY MANAGERS REPORT
Manager Kobrock stated that several weeks ago Doug Crawford spoke with the Council concerning the POW memorial, we now have brochures to pass around to see the progress.
Manager Kobrock attended an Emergency Preparedness meeting tonight with the School Board, having to leave before it was finished. It was very positive, there will be another meeting in October.
A work session schedule has been distributed, Kathy Tyson was planning meeting with the council on June 12th to discuss year end, designated and undesignated funds, but needs to be rescheduled for June 5th.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilor Dellert asked how the street sweeping was coming, Public Works Director Pat Gilbert stated that it would be a couple of more weeks to finish. Councilor Dellert asked if there was something being built on the old school property and was told no.
Councilor Webster stated that he hoped everyone would read the newspaper article that was placed on Council desks, it is highly recommended.
Councilor Doiron asked if there had been any decision, on which night to have Council meetings, Wednesday seemed to be the best for all, it will begin in September. Jack Mara will be retiring next month, a retirement party is planned, Councilor Doiron asked it there could be a Council Resolution recognizing him for community service, Manager Kobrock stated yes.
ADJOURNMENT TO BUDGET WORKSESSION
Councilor Doiron adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Molly M. Gallant
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