Office of the Council Clerk Regular Council Meeting
City of Gardiner, Maine Thursday, June 5, 2003
7:00 PM Regular Session
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ALLGIENCE TO THE FLAG
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rines at 7:10 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Those present were:
Jean Dellert, At-Large Phil Hart, At-Large
Dennis Doiron, At-Large Paula Thomas, At-Large
Steve Hanley, At-Large Michael Webster, At-Large
Mayor Brian Rines
Jeffrey Kobrock, City Manager
Molly Gallant, Council Clerk
Councilor Staples absent
Mayor Rines asked if there were any objections to taking items 5.4, 5.5 & 5.6 out of order and group them all together, there were none.
5.4 Consideration of Resolution 03-28, Valedictorian of Cony High
School, Lindsay Sears.
5.5 Consideration of Resolution 03-29, Valedictorian of Gardiner High
School, Michael Reutershan.
5.6 Consideration of Resolution 03-30, Salutatorian of Gardiner High
School, Colby Thayer.
Motion by Councilor Webster and seconded by Councilor Dellert to Accept
Items 5.4 – 5.6.
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.
3.2 Public Hearing for Liquor License Renewal for Fraternal Order of Eagles – Cobbossee Aerie #4330.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no public comments at 7:18 p.m.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Consideration of Accepting May Warrants
#44 5/01/03 025448-025545 $ 221059.36
#45 5/08/03 025546-025615 $ 61521.93
#46 5/15/03 025616-025698 $ 91702.43
#47 5/22/03 025699-025770 $ 346671.51
#48 5/29/03 025771-025804 $ 55737.92
4.2 Consideration of Appointing Councilor Staples to sign June 2003
Warrants.
4.3 Consideration of Liquor License Renewal for Fraternal Order of
Eagles - Cobbossee Aerie #4330.
4.4 Consideration of Permit for Outdoor Consumption of Alcoholic
Beverages, Smith Wiley Post 4.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded Councilor Webster to Accept Items 4.1 – 4.4 .
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Consideration of Appointing Police Reserve Officer.
Kerry Elsesmore and Bruce Hurley were introduced to the City Council by Police Chief Jim Toman for Council approval as Police Reserve Officers.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Hanley to Accept the Appointments of Police Reserve Officers.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
5.2 Consideration of Authorizing Sale of Tax Acquired Property.
Manager Kobrock stated that there has been some interest in a parcel of land that did not sell at 55 Adams St., the abutters have been notified, and asked the Council to authorize another sealed bid auction to take place on June 12th to be awarded to the high bidder.
Motion by Councilor Hanley and seconded by Councilor Hart to Authorize the Sale of Tax Acquired Property.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
5.3 Consideration of Manager’s Recommendations for Police and Fire
Chiefs.
The Council postponed item 5.3 for another agenda.
6. CITY MANAGERS REPORT
Manager Kobrock stated that there will be a budget workshop at the next council meeting covering the enterprises accounts. Ingrid Stanchfield and the Recreation Department will be coming to the Council to talk about the proposed lease for Pray Street school, after the discussion that will complete the budget workshops until July 17th. The July 17th meeting will be an important meeting, finalizing revenues. The August 7th meeting the value will be ready and the mil rate will be figured at that point.
8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilor Thomas asked if July 17th meeting date was definite because of vacation plans, Manger Kobrock stated that it was.
Councilor Hanley welcomed Kerry Elsemore back to the police force.
Mayor Rines reminded the Council about the June 25 reception for Jack Mara, and also the downtown festival scheduled for June 21st.
Mayor Rines recessed the Council meeting to go into an Audit Workshop.
WORKSHOP WITH KATHY TYSON
FY 02 Audit, FY 03 Update, Discussion of Undesignated Fund Balance Policy.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rines adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Molly M. Gallant
Council Clerk
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