PRESQUE ISLE CITY COUNCIL Minutes

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1 PRESQUE ISLE CITY COUNCIL Minutes Place: Council Chambers, City Hall Date: February 6, 2006 Time: 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Roll Call Present: Calvin Hall, Chairman Donald Gardner Jennifer Trombley Ronald McPherson Edwin Nickerson Chairman Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Presentation of the flags by Weblos Den 1 from Pack 171 Representatives of Weblos Den 1 from Pack 171 presented the flags prior to the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Elish arrived at 6:05 p.m. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Weblos Den #1 from Pack 171 led the group present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Presentation A. Recognition of former City Councilor Richard Benjamin City Councilors recognized Richard Benjamin for his dedicated service as City Councilor by presenting him a gift. Donald Spike Savage and Sharon DeMerchant of the Finance Department were recognized for receiving the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the sixth consecutive year.

2 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - February 6, Public Hearing A. Application for a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Terry Greenier, d/b/a The Irish Setter Pub, 710 Main Street There were no public comments. Be it resolved by Councilor Gardner, seconded by Councilor McPherson, to approve a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Terry Greenier, d/b/a The Irish Setter Pub, 710 Main Street. Vote Citizen Comments There were no citizen comments. 7. Old Business A. Interviews for vacancy on City Council and Airport Advisory Board Interviews were conducted on the following individuals for the seats specified: Cluny McPherson Granvill Lamb,Jr. City Council Airport Advisory Committee Be it resolved by Councilor Gardner to appoint Cluny McPherson as City Councilor for a term ending 12/31/2006. Resolve fails due to a lack for a second. Be it resolved by Councilor Elish, seconded by Councilor Nickerson, to appoint Richard Scott as City Councilor for a term ending 12/31/2006. Vote 6-0 Be it resolved by Councilor McPherson, seconded by Councilor Nickerson, to appoint Granvill Lamb, Jr. to a four year term (ending 12/31/2009), representing the General Citizenry, for the Airport Advisory Board. Vote 6-0

3 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2006 B. Request to donate Forum pick-up truck to Northern Maine Fair Association Be it resolved by Councilor McPherson, seconded by Councilor Elish, to authorize the City Manager to sell the Forum s 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck with plow to the Northern Maine Fair Association by direct sale at no cost as allowed in the City s Procurement and Disposal Policy, Section 14. Vote Councilor Nickerson abstained due to being the President of the Northern Maine Fair Association C. Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Wing Li Long, d/b/a Tang s Courtyard, 745 Main Street (Public Hearing Waived) Be it resolved by Councilor Elish, seconded by Councilor Trombley, to approve an application for a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Wing Li Long, d/b/a Tang s Courtyard, 745 Main Street. Vote 6-0 D. Tax abatement request for balance of 2005 personal property taxes for Rite Aid Be it resolved by Councilor Trombley, seconded by Councilor Nickerson, that the City Council authorize an abatement for 2005 personal property taxes against Rite Aid Corp., in the amount of $3.49. Vote 6-0 E Year-end over-expended approval/transfer Be it resolved by Councilor McPherson, seconded by Councilor Gardner, that the City Council authorize that the following over-expenditures for 2005 be taken from the overall amount being returned to the undesignated fund balance for the year ended December 31, 2005: Vote 6-0 Air Terminal $103, Library $ 3, Police Dept. $ 36, Public Safety Building $ 6, Employee Benefits & Exp. $111,202.59

4 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2006 F. Marketing program proposal for Northern Maine Regional Airport Be it resolved by Councilor Elish, seconded by Councilor Trombley, that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award the bid for the Air Service Consulting Activities to HNTB Corporation, with Eclat Consulting as subcontractor, for the amount of $21,000+ (up to $3,000 out of pocket travel expenses for Eclat subject to Airport Director approval). Vote 6-0 G. Maine Department of Transportation Agreement for overweight construction vehicles for the Conant Road, Project No. STP-1211(300)x, U.S. Route 1, Project No. NH-1295(300)E and Parsons Street Connector, Project No. STP1289(800)x Be it resolved by Councilor Nickerson, seconded by Councilor Gardner, to approve the Maine Department of Transportation Agreement for overweight construction vehicles for the Conant Road, Project No. STP-1211(300)x, U.S. Route 1, Project No. NH-1295(300)E and Parsons Street Connector, Project No. STP1289(800)x. Vote 6-0 H. Set public hearing dates to consider amendments to Chapter 48 General Assistance Ordinance Be it resolved by Councilor McPherson, seconded by Councilor Trombley, to set two public hearings for February 22, 2006 and March 6, 2006 to amend Chapter 48 General Assistance Ordinance. Vote I. Set public hearing date to consider repassing Chapter 52 Ordinance Regulating Commercial Displays of Nudity Be it resolved by Councilor Gardner, seconded by Councilor McPherson, to a public hearing for February 22, 2006 to consider repassing Chapter 52 Ordinance Regulating Commercial Displays of Nudity. Councilor McPherson made a motion to call the vote. Vote 6-0 In favor to call the vote. Vote on Original Resolve: Vote 6-0

5 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2006 J. Approve consent agenda for City Council meeting minutes of January 17, 2006 and 2005 Warrant #52 for $147, as well as 2006 Warrants #1 through #3 totaling $1,306, Be it resolved by Councilor Trombley, seconded by Councilor McPherson, to Approve consent agenda for City Council meeting minutes of January 17, 2006 and 2005 Warrant #52 for $147, as well as 2006 Warrants #1 through #3 totaling $1,306, Vote Manager s Report A. Update of 2006 IBU Biathlon Junior World Championships City Manager Stevens provided an update on the 2006 IBU Biathlon Junior World Championships, noting that it was a huge success. City Manager Stevens also thanked the City Council for allowing him and City Departments to assist with the festivities. Be it resolved by Councilor Gardner, seconded by Councilor Elish, to approve the Manager s Report as presented. Vote Announcements Chairman Hall read several announcements. 10. Executive Session A. Set goals for 2006 with the City Manager, as allowed under 1M.R.S.A. 405(6)(A) B. Economic Development report as allowed under 1M.R.S.A. 405(6)(c) Be it resolved by Councilor McPherson, seconded by Councilor Nickerson, to enter into executive session at 7:20 p.m. to: A) Set goals for 2006 with the City Manager, as allowed under 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(A) and B) Economic Development report as allowed under 1 M.R.S.A 405(6)(C). Vote 6-0 City Councilors came out of executive session at 8:10 p.m. with no action taken.

6 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - February 6, Adjournment Be it resolved by Councilor Gardner, seconded by Councilor Nickerson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11p.m. Attest: Nancy G. Nichols, City Clerk