Town of Kennebunkport
Selectmen’s Meeting
December 26, 2002
5:30 p.m. Special Meeting
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
Village Fire Station – 32 North Street
Minutes of the Selectmen’s Meeting of December 26, 2002.
Selectmen attending: Donald Fiske, Sr., Susan M. Graham, Karen A. Schlegel, and H. Stedman Seavey
Selectmen absent: Timothy C. Spang
Others attending: Nathan Poore, Ryan Whittier, Arlene McMurray, Lee Samuel, David James, Beryl Bilderback, Jerry Collins, Monique Collins, and others.
1. Call to Order.
Chairperson Graham called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Executive Session – Personnel matter.
Motion by Selectman Seavey, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to go into executive session for items 2, 3, and 4. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
3. Executive Session – Town Manager evaluation and contract negotiation.
4. Executive Session – Labor union contract negotiations.
Selectman Fiske arrived, and after a brief consultation with Board members, subsequently left the meeting.
5. Consideration of the December 12, 2002, meeting minutes.
The Board came out of executive session at 6:43 p.m.
Motion by Selectman Seavey, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to approve the minutes of December 12, 2002. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0
6. Public hearing on a proposed amendment to Section 2, Subsection 5, of the Kennebunkport Traffic and Parking Control Ordinance regarding parking restrictions around the Town Office on Chestnut Street.
Chairperson Graham read the proposed Traffic and Parking Control Ordinance amendment and opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Beryl Bilderback and David James spoke. Chairperson Graham closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
Discussion followed that the five extra parking spaces are needed, but others felt that the neighbors’ position should also be considered.
Motion by Selectman Seavey, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to table this item until the next meeting. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
7. Consideration of a gift to the Kennebunkport Fire Services from the Goose Rocks Beach Fire Company, said gift includes an Amkus Rescue Tool and six Mustang survival suits. In accordance with 30A MRSA Section 5655 and Article 43 of the June 15, 2002, annual town meeting, a gift of property that is accepted by the Board of Selectmen must be ratified at a future special or annual town meeting.
Mr. Poore explained the gift from the Goose Rocks Beach Fire Company.
Motion by Chairperson Graham, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to accept the gift to the Kennebunkport Fire Services which includes an Amkus Rescue Tool and six Mustang survival suits, subject to ratification at a future town meeting. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
8. Discuss former and future joint meetings with the Kennebunk Board of Selectmen and SAD 71.
Chairperson Graham mentioned that Tom Wellman, Chair of the Kennebunk Board of Selectmen asked her to bring this item up.
Discussion followed and Mr. Poore will talk with Kennebunk Town Manager Barry Tibbetts about scheduling a joint meeting on a Tuesday.
9. Reconsideration to discuss options to amend the Land Use Ordinance which would permit the location of public restrooms at the Dock Square Parking Lot property.
Motion by Chairperson Graham. After discussion of parliamentary procedure, Selectman Seavey seconded the motion to table this item until the next meeting. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
10. Consideration of Board of Selectmen priorities/goals for the next six months.
The Board discussed and prioritized its goals and objectives for 2003.
11. Public Forum.
David James suggested that the Board may want to consider regionalization of police services. He also gave an update on the York County Budget Committee.
Beryl Bilderback said that she has found a viable place for bus parking. She said she would like to discuss this parking place with Mr. Poore, the police chief, and code enforcement officer.
12. Other Business.
Mr. Poore mentioned that a few things have been moved up in the 2003 Revaluation Project Schedule.
Mr. Poore passed out the specs for the Dock Square Parking Lot voucher.
Discussion regarding the free first half hour of parking at the Dock Square Parking Lot.
Motion by Chairperson Graham, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to schedule a public hearing to reduce the first half hour of free parking to the first 15 minutes of parking at the Dock Square Parking Lot. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
Mr. Poore mentioned the letter from Planning Board member Fred Van Veen requesting preapproval for absences from Planning Board meetings due to medical appointments.
Motion by Selectman Schlegel, seconded by Selectman Seavey, to allow Fred Van Veen to take time off from the Planning Board meetings mentioned in his letter. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
Selectman Schlegel announced that the Growth Planning Committee is having public forums on January 6, and 13, at 7 p.m. at Consolidated School.
Selectman Schlegel commented that the school district may be able to refinance a few bonds.
13. Consideration of the December 26, 2002, Treasurer’s Warrant.
Motion by Selectman Seavey, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to approve the December 26, 2002, Treasurer’s Warrant. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
14. Adjourn.
Motion by Selectman Seavey, seconded by Selectman Schlegel, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Vote: 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by
Arlene McMurray
Administrative Secretary
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