Office of the Council Clerk Thursday, November 3, 2005
City of Gardiner, Maine Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rines called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Jean Dellert, District 3 Rebecca Colwell, At-Large
Dennis Doiron, At-Large Richard Rambo, District 2
Lewis Benner, At-Large Mayor Brian Rines
Phil Hart, District 4 Jeffrey Kobrock, City Manager
Molly Gallant, Council Clerk
Councilor Webster absent.
Mayor Rines asked if there were any objections to taking items out of order, there were none.
4. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1 Public Hearing for Liquor License Renewal – Tilbury Town Tavern.
Public Hearing opened and closed with no customer comment at 7:10 pm.
4.2 Consideration of Comments from the Public on Issues that
Do Not Appear Elsewhere on the Agenda (Please limit comments
to five minutes.)
No public comment.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1 Consideration of Accepting September/October Warrants
#11 |
9/15/05 |
034661-034808 |
$ 1,133,747.15 |
#12 |
9/22/05 |
034810-034875 |
$ 362,321.89 |
#13 |
9/29/05 |
034876-034954 |
$ 170,119.42 |
#14 |
10/06/05 |
034955-035035 |
$ 171,780.26 |
#15 |
10/13/05 |
035036-035083 |
$ 513,512.74 |
#16 |
10/20/05 |
035085-036519 |
$ 570,176.92 |
#17 |
10/27/05 |
035191-035280 |
$ 267,724.78 |
5.2 Consideration of Councilor Dellert Signing October 2005 Warrants and Councilor Doiron Signing November 2005 Warrants.
5.3 Consideration of September 19, 22, & October 6, 13, 2005 Council Minutes.
5.4 Consideration of Liquor License Renewals for Tilbury Town Tavern.
Motion by Councilor Colwell and seconded by Councilor Dellert to Accept Items
5.1-5.4.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Introduction of Director of Planning and Development.
Manager Kobrock introduced Jason Simcock to the City Councilor as the new Director of Planning and Development. Jason has twelve years experience with state local government, he was the first choice of the selection committee, and the City of Gardiner feels lucky to have acquired him for this position. Jason’s start date is November 21, 2005.
6.3. Consideration of New Ambulance Purchase.
At the Ambulance Advisory Board meeting, the members of the board approved the replacement of two, 2000 ambulances to keep in line with the city’s 5-6 year replacement plan. Both vehicles are paid in full and currently have a high trade-in value of $23,000.00. Chief Mark Kimball proposes the trade of both 2000 ambulances so the City can get the most value from the trade-in. The breakdown to purchase two-2006 ambulances for a total of $190,000 is as follows:
Ambulance price 123,200.00
Less Ford Finance Discount -4,600.00
Lifeline Vehicle Discount -600.00
Subtotal 118,000.00
2000 Vehicle trade-in Allowance -23,000.00
TOTAL 95,000.00 each
Total for all 190,000.00
Motion by Councilor Rambo and seconded by Councilor Dellert to Accept New Ambulance Purchase.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
On November 2nd there was an initial public meeting with the Department of Transportation to discuss the New Mills Bridge Project. There were twenty-two residents present to discuss the project along with concerns. Manager Kobrock stated that if the Council has any opinions this would be a good time to place on the agenda for a future date, the Council agreed that they would like to discuss the issue again. The Department of Transportation has another meeting planned for next month.
Manager Kobrock stated that he recently visited Councilor Webster on behalf of the Council and staff, he gave Mike a book and he was very appreciative.
Recently the City got an update on the Anthony Auto court case, discovery has been extended to December 30th. Cindy Sirois stated that she had recently been to Department of Motor Vehicles to report Anthony Auto operating a business after suspension. Chief Jim Toman stated that he also had spoke to the Department of Motor Vehicles and Anthony Auto has a suspended right to use dealer plates on wreakers and to sell used cars. With that suspension Anthony Auto has a right to operate a repair shop and use wreakers as seen fit, also they could sell autos every now and then. The Department of Motor Vehicles would be the one to enforce this suspension not the City of Gardiner. Mayor Rines stated that any materials that Ms. Sirois wishes the Council or City Attorney to receive to get
to Molly Gallant. Ms Sirois will receive appropriate notice of matters dealing with Anthony Auto.
6.2 Discussion of West Street Sewer.
Manager Kobrock stated that there have numerous reports of offensive odors on West Street. When Libby Hill Business Park was being designed, West Street sewer line was the weak link, but the builders were confident that the sewer would work satisfactorily. This is an entirely unforeseen set of circumstances. Chuck Applebee and Pat Gilbert have been working on solutions to fix the odor problem. Chuck Applebee stated that for several months he has been adding chemicals to fight the odors, it is a very long sewer line from Libby Hill Business Park and by the time the sewerage gets to West Street there is a problem with odors. The sewer pipe on West Street is not straight forcing additional air up and into homes. The Council listened to residents of West Street, Chuck Applebee was
to get names and addresses and continue to work on the problem.
Motion by Councilor Dellert and seconded by Councilor Colwell to go into Executive Sessions at 8:35 pm.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed
Out of Executive Sessions at 9:10 pm.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION per MRSA, Title 1, Chapter 13, Section 405 (6) (D)
Labor Negotiations
City Council reviewed with the City Manager and asked him to discuss observations with David Barrett as continuing negotiations.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION per MRSA, Title 1, Chapter 13, Section 405 (6) (A) Personnel
City Council took City Manager comments under advisement.
6.4 Consideration of Tabled Item, Order 05-31 Amending FY 06 Budget.
Councilor Benner stated that he brought this issue before the Council because it is the question he is asked by constituents most often, as to why a city the size of Gardiner has a City Services Director. With the Public Works Supervisor position open, he thought that this would be a good opportunity to discuss this issue. This item was tabled last month because of the absence of Councilors Colwell and Webster. Councilor Benner stated that he would like to take the item off the table and revisit.
Motion by Councilor Benner and seconded by Councilor Rambo to Eliminate City Services Director Position.
Vote: 5 in favor 2 – opposed (Benner, Hart) Motion: passes
9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Councilor Colwell stated that the Art Event held recently was fabulous, there will be another held in the month of November.
Councilor Hart asked about the manholes on Route 9 are they going to be fixed? Chuck Applebee and Pat Gilbert recently attended a meeting with the State presenting a list of manholes that needed to be fixed, they will talk to the Council at a later date with the results.
Mayor Rines stated that he is working on filling all boards and commissions vacancies, if anyone has suggestions please let him know.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rines adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Molly Gallant
Council Clerk
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