Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes July 13, 2010; 6:00 P.M.

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1 Board Members Present: Arthur D. Triglione, Sr., Chairman; Earl M. Cash, Sr., Vice- Chairman; Douglas A. Taft; Robert F. Woodward; Paul E. Hoyt Town Manager Berkowitz was also present. 1. Call to Order Chairman Triglione called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. Public Hearing; Public Comment on a Special Amusement Permit Application for Beef & Ski Restaurant Chairman Triglione called the public hearing to order at 6:00 P.M. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:01 P.M. 3. Public Comments; Non-Agenda Items Jean Hunt representing Bridgton Arts and Crafts Guild thanked the Board for selling the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) building to them. She reported that group has been making repairs to the building. They just received their non-profit status. The center is open seven days a week in the summer from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. 4. Presentations and Discussions a. Discussion with the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum Directors The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, a not for Profit Corporation under the laws of the State of Maine, is seeking a letter of interest from communities or organizations in the State of Maine interested in partnering with the museum to develop a community based tourism attraction and operations/preservations facility. The goal of the railroad is to preserve and operate historic railroad equipment that has a unique association with the State of Maine. The railroad has maintained a museum, restoration facility and operated a tourist railroad for the last 15 years in Portland. While the railroad intends to maintain a presence in the Portland area, the need for expanded exhibition space, proper restoration facilities and additional operational area has motivated the organization to seek additional solutions. Current facilities are becoming too expensive as market rates at prime waterfront real estate continues to increase costs that are better applied toward the collection. Susan Davis, Executive Director, introduced the following Narrow Gauge Railroad representatives: Irv Bickford, former President and Founder; Hans Brandis, former Vice- President and Trustee; Rich Currey, Vice-Chairman; and Jeff Monroe, Chairman and Trustee. Ms. Davis provided the Board with a packet of information. Lengthy discussion ensued. b. Discussion of the Recreation Director s Position Description Motion was made by Selectman Taft to maintain the recreation director position with full time status; 2 nd from Vice-Chairman Cash. Chairman Triglione stated that the new director should focus on recreation and should not oversee Salmon Point. Selectman Hoyt disagreed, he noted that swimming and camping are recreational activities. Motion was made by Selectman Hoyt to hold a public hearing for further discussion and public input on this matter; 2 nd from Selectman Woodward. 2 approve/3 oppose Triglione/Cash/Taft oppose (motion fails) Page 1 of 6

2 4. Presentations and Discussions (continued) b. Discussion of the Recreation Director s Position Description (continued) Motion was made by Chairman Triglione to remove Salmon Point Administration from the job description of the Recreation Director; 2 nd from Vice-Chairman Cash. Motion was made by Selectman Woodward to enter into executive session at 7:20 P.M. per MRSA Title 1, Chapter 13, Subsection A.1. (An executive session may be held only if public discussion could be reasonably expected to cause damage to the individual's reputation or the individual's right to privacy would be violated); 2 nd from Selectman Hoyt. 3 approve/2 oppose Triglione/Cash oppose Motion was made by Selectman Woodward to come out of executive session at 8:00 P.M.; 2 nd from Selectman Hoyt. Motion was made by Chairman Triglione to amend the motion to remove Salmon Point Administration from the job description of the Recreation Director and establish that the Salmon Point Manager will report directly to the Town Manager; 2 nd from Vice-Chairman Cash. Town Manager Berkowitz will modify the job description of the Recreation Director and advertise for the position. Selectman Hoyt suggested that the Town advertise for a Salmon Point Manager for Selectman Taft replied that the proper procedure is to wait until the Salmon Point Manager provides written documentation of his resignation; the Board agreed. c. Discuss Possible Joint Training Meeting in September: BOS, PB and Appeals Board The Town s legal representative, Richard Spencer from Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon, will conduct a legal seminar which will cover the Right to Know Law, protocol and legal issues. The target date is September 23, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. The Board brought agenda item 10.a.4. forward. 10. New Business a. Permits/Documents Requiring Board Approval 4. B.Y.O.B. Permit for Kayla Town Hall on Ms. Nowell provided information to the Board regarding the concert fundraiser. Motion was made by Selectman Taft for approval of the BYOB permit; 2 nd from Selectman Hoyt. 5. Approval of Minutes; June 22, 2010 Motion was made by Selectman Taft for approval of the minutes as amended (correction on page 8 of 9 by Selectman Hoyt); 2 nd from Vice-Chairman Cash. Page 2 of 6

3 6. Correspondence and Other Pertinent Information a. Donation to CHOICES; Bridgton Police Department; Jean S. McCarthy Motion was made by Selectman Hoyt to accept the donation to CHOICES; 2 nd from Selectman Woodward. b. Tax Collections Report; FYI The Board received a tax collections report for their review. c. Request by the Warren Family to Lift the Dangerous Building Designation from Their Main Street Property Selectman Taft reported that he spoke with Rob Baker, Code Enforcement Officer and Mr. Baker confirmed that the Warren Family has complied with all the requirements. Motion was made by Selectman Taft to remove the dangerous building designation as requested; 2 nd from Selectman Woodward. d. Voting for MMA Executive Committee Motion was made by Selectman Woodward to authorize the Town Manager to vote on behalf of the Town of Bridgton; 2 nd from Selectman Taft. Selectman Taft recommended voting for Clint Deschene and Marston Lovell. e. Letter of Interest by Robert Pelletier for the Extractive Industries Ordinance Committee Motion was made by Selectman Hoyt to appoint Robert Pelletier, Tom Gyger and Diana White to the Extractive Industries Ordinance Committee; 2 nd from Selectman Woodward. 7. Town Manager s Report Town Manager Berkowitz reported the following: Statute Enforcement of Swim Area Designations: As a result of the last legislative term, towns are now required to enforce the new statute that prohibits the setting of buoy lines and markers to designate swim areas except where provided by law. Simply most residential shoreline property owners will no longer be able to set their swim markers and lines. However, camping areas, recreational camps and government entities will be permitted without fee. The enforcement in Bridgton will come through both the CEO and Police Department. Over the next several weeks we will attempt to identify the properties that are no longer allowed to have the swim areas, notify them and indicate they may be subject to violation penalties if they are not removed. Staff will be meeting to set the protocols for inventory and notification of violations and follow up should it need to go to district court. The Department of Conservation is the agency to which permit applications may be requested. Tax Bills are Mailed: Tax bills for the fiscal year 2011 have been mailed. We remind our tax payers that the bill has four installment tabs on the bottom since collections are due on August 15, November 15, February 15 and May 15. New with this tax billing is the Transfer Station punch card now given to each property tax payer. The card must be cut from the tax bill and along with a current transfer station sticker, entitles the tax payer the added disposal benefit. The card will not be replaced. Joint Purchasing Efforts: The towns of Waterford, Harrison and Bridgton through their public works directors will be going out to bid for paving work. By putting all of the quantities together, we hope to receive a better price. The bids will be opened at the Harrison Town Offices on July 28 at 1PM and the results will be taken to the respective communities for Board action. Page 3 of 6

4 7. Town Manager s Report (continued) Transfer Station: A reminder that the new transfer station punch cards are now part of the tax bills being mailed out this week. Make sure to cut out and use the card along with your current transfer station sticker to dispose of bulky waster, tires and the like. This is a benefit for Bridgton tax payers. Fitzy and his crew will be working on the retail store after Labor Day in an effort to have more display racks and shelving for the items. They will also do some painting and a general clean up. If you would like to volunteer some of your time to help out please talk to Fitzy at the Transfer Station. Respectfully Submitted, Mitchell A. Berkowitz Town Manager 8. Old Business a. Affirm Amended Contract Extension with BBI Motion was made by Selectman Woodward to affirm the amended contract extension with BBI; 2 nd from Selectman Hoyt. b. Citizen Survey for Budget Purposes Town Manager Berkowitz provided the Board with a Citizen Survey for Budget Purposes for Board review. The Board made a few modifications to the survey. 9. SAD #61; None 10. New Business a. Permits/Documents Requiring Board Approval 1. Special Amusement Permit for Beef & Ski Restaurant Motion was made by Selectman Woodward for approval of 10.a.1; 2 nd from Selectman Taft. 2. Hawker & Peddlar License; LRHS Class of 2013 Motion was made by Selectman Taft for approval of 10.a.2; 2 nd Woodward. from Selectman 3. Victualer; Fast Food; Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group 4. B.Y.O.B. Permit for Kayla Town Hall on (approved earlier in meeting) 5. Catered Function; Lake Region Caterers Motion was made by Selectman Woodward for approval of 10.a.3. and 10.a.5; 2 nd from Selectman Taft. 6. Land Purchase Installment Contract; Clifford Harmon, Jr. Motion was made by Selectman Woodward for approval of 10.a.6; 2 nd from Selectman Hoyt. 7. Acceptance of the $350 donation from the Cap Memorial Corporation for the Recreation Department Motion was made by Selectman Hoyt for approval of 10.a.7; 2 nd from Selectman Taft. Page 4 of 6

5 10. New Business (continued) b. Bids, Awards and other Administrative Recommendations 1. Appoint Extractive Industries Ordinance Committee Members (members appointed earlier in meeting) c. Legal Matters; none d. Selectmen s Concerns Selectman Woodward asked about the Flood Plain Management Ordinance. Town Manager Berkowitz replied that the Ordinance is based on scientific fact and recommended no action at this time. Selectman Hoyt reported that the Town Office was very cold on Sunday. Town Manager Berkowitz will remind the custodian of the policy to turn the temperature to 80 degrees after the office closes each day. Selectman Taft had no concerns. Vice Chairman Cash had no concerns. Chairman Triglione encouraged the Board to give some thought to the Narrow Gauge Railroad for discussion at the next meeting on July 27, Selectman Woodward asked Economic and Community Development Director Alan Manoian to prepare a benefit analysis. e. Other Matters Town Manager Berkowitz reported that he has been reviewing the possibility of holding the Annual Town Election in May to coincide with the School Budget Validation Referendum. He noted that the Town holds their election with the State Election in June which the Town is financially responsible for. The Superintendent is gathering information regarding the possibility of moving the School Budget Validation Referendum to coincide with the State and Local Election in June. 11. Agendas for the Next Board of Selectmen s Meetings/Workshops July 27, 2010 (Regular Board Meeting) July 29, 2010 (Special Meeting; Woods Pond Water Level) 12. Treasurer s Warrants Motion was made by Selectman Hoyt for approval of Treasurer s Warrants numbered 127, 128, 129, 130, 1, 2, 3, and 4; 2 nd from Selectman Woodward. Page 5 of 6

6 13. Executive Session; MRSA Title 1, Chapter 13, Subsection A. Discussion of matters related to negotiations of a Police Officers Contact. Motion was made by Selectman Woodward to enter into executive session at 9:00 P.M. per MRSA Title 1, Chapter 13, Subsection A; 2 nd from Selectman Taft. Motion was made by Selectman Taft to come out of executive session at 9:25 P.M.; 2 nd from Vice-Chairman Cash. 14. Adjourn Chairman Triglione adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Laurie L. Chadbourne Town Clerk Page 6 of 6