Town of Kennebunkport
Selectmen’s Meeting
August 10, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Village Fire Station – 32 North Street
Minutes of the Selectmen’s Meeting of August 10, 2006
Selectmen attending: Stuart E. Barwise, Kristi Bryant, Allen A. Daggett,
and Donald R. Fiske, Sr.
Selectman absent: Mathew J. Lanigan
Others: Joshua Bodwell, Joseph Bruni, Jerry Collins, Laurie Dobson, Ken Drew, April Dufoe, Parker Dwelley, Leo Famolare, Christopher Flood, Werner Gilliam, Susan Graham, David James, Jamie Houtz, Jacqueline Kellett, Nancy Kling, Duane Litchfield, Jennifer Lord, Glenda Lovell, Leo Martin, Dina Mendros, Bob McCrillis, Arlene McMurray, Richard Meyer, Allan Moir, Christopher Perry, Dina , Freeland K. Smith, Robert Walsh, Lindy Walsh, Mike Weston, and others
1. Call to Order.
Selectman Fiske called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Executive Session regarding applications of Town Manager
candidates. (MRSA 1 § 405-6A.) This item expected to last 30 minutes.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to go into executive session per MRSA 1 § 405-6A to discuss applications for town manager. Vote: 4-0.
The Board went into executive session at 6:30.
The Board came out of executive session at 7:15 p.m.
Selectman Fiske announced that the Search Committee for Town Manager consists of the five Selectmen, two department heads (Jen Lord and Allan Moir) and two residents (Bob McCrillis and Jackie Kellet). He said the Selectman have the final vote. They will meet again in a week.
Selectman Fiske mentioned that volunteer Barbara Kamm passed away and expressed his condolences. He also mentioned that as a result, there are openings on the Youth Services Committee and Growth Planning Board Committee.
3. Approve July 27, 2006, meeting minutes.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to approve the July 27, 2006, Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes. Vote: 4-0.
4. Public Forum (This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to
address the Board of Selectmen with any issue that is not on the
agenda).
Selectman Fiske said he went to Circus Smirkus at Rockinghorse Stables and that it was spectacular. He explained that the proceeds go to Consolidated School.
David James mentioned that the sidewalk between Wesmore Lane and Locke Street was finally paved, and that they did a good job.
5. Great Hill Development, LLC/Knudsen consent agreement.
This agenda item was withdrawn.
6. Appointments to Ad Hoc Policy and Procedures Committee, Conservation Commission, the Kennebunk River Committee and Planning Board.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to reappoint David Koester, Leo Martin, Robert McCrillis and Robert F. Sullivan to the Ad Hoc Policy and Procedures Committee for a one-year term. Vote: 4-0.
Selectman Fiske apologized for the error in not filling one vacancy on the Conservation Commission at the last meeting because he thought the volunteers were not registered voters.
Chair of the Conservation Commission, Nancy Kling, thanked Selectman Fiske and mentioned that Deborah Bauman agreed to be an ad hoc member.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Bryant, to appoint Stacy Towne to a one-year term to replace Dennis Rogers, and to appoint Deborah Bauman as an ad hoc member for a one-year term. Vote: 4-0.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Bryant, to appoint Niels Jacob to the Kennebunk River Committee as an ad hoc member. Vote: 4-0.
Planning Board Chair Mike Weston asked the Board if it would wait on appointing new members to the Planning Board until the Planning Board has a chance to review the applications. The Board agreed to follow his request and not appoint new candidates at this meeting.
Motion by Selectman Fiske, seconded by Selectman Barwise, to appoint Ken Burford to a full membership position on the Planning Board to replace Bill Case for a term expiring in 2009. Vote: 4-0.
7. Discussion/action regarding bi-weekly payroll.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Fiske, that the Town of Kennebunkport remain with a weekly pay period and that any employee who has accrued compensatory time for the previously recognized transitional period to a bi-weekly payroll shall receive either the overtime pay or compensatory time off as soon as possible. Vote: 4-0.
8. Appoint Chair Don Fiske, Selectman Alan Daggett and the Interim
Town Manager to enter exploratory talks with owners of potential sites for recreational vehicle and tour bus parking.
Selectmen Fiske announced that he, Selectman Daggett, Interim Town Manager Leo Martin, and Police Chief Joseph Bruni will form a committee to explore potential sites for RV and tour bus parking.
9. Discussion of parking at Wesmore Lane.
Lengthy discussion concerning allowing parking on the southwesterly side of Wesmore Lane to handle overflow from the North Street Parking Lot:
· The possibility of returning it to a private road.
· Concern regarding access for emergency vehicles and that there are unexpected ditches that are not visible at night.
· The law right now is no parking on either side of Wesmore Lane except for emergency parking.
· It is a public street, and the public should be allowed to park on it.
· Why was Wesmore Lane singled out?
Robert Walsh, Glenda Lovell, Joseph Bruni, Duane Litchfield, Freeland K. Smith, Susan Graham, Lindy Walsh, and Rich Meyer spoke to this item.
Motion by Selectman Daggett, seconded by Selectman Bryant, to hold a public hearing in two weeks to amend the Traffic and Parking Control Ordinance to allow parking on the southerly side of Wesmore Lane. Vote: 3-1/Selectman Barwise opposed.
10. Consideration of Street Opening Permits:
a. The Ledges, Ocean Avenue-New water service.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to approve a street opening permit for the Ledges on Ocean Avenue to widen the roadway and install a new water main. Vote: 4-0.
b. Robert Lown, 55 Turbats Creek Road-New water service.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to approve the street opening permit for new water service at 55 Turbats Creek Road. Vote: 4-0.
11. Consideration of the August 10, 2006, Treasurer’s Warrant.
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to approve the August 10, 2006, Treasurer’s Warrant. Vote: 4-0.
12. Other Business:
Selectman Bryant asked Mike Weston, chair of the Planning Board, questions concerning growth caps.
Interim Town Manager Leo Martin mentioned that he would come back to item 12a. for Town Clerk April Dufoe to discuss, and addressed item 12b.
a. Critical dates for Town Meeting.
This item was addressed after item 12e.
Town Clerk April Dufoe explained the critical dates to have everything completed for the November Town Warrant. Discussion followed about having the amended Comprehensive Plan in the correct format for the Town Warrant. Planner Werner Gillian explained the proposed Comprehensive Plan revisions to the first eight chapters.
Mr. Martin asked Ms. Dufoe to explain the critical dates prior to the critical legal requirement date of September 14, 2006. She said that final drafts should be completed 60 days prior to September 14, 2006, in time for the information to be reviewed by the various boards/committees and the town attorney. She said for the next June Town Meeting, it would be prudent to have the proposed language for the Warrant completed by the end of February.
Mr. Weston expressed his frustration that the Land Use Ordinance revisions were submitted to the Town Clerk in April, and in the middle of April, the town manager called him and said it was too late to get it placed on the June Warrant. He agreed to place it on the November Town Warrant. Now, he is being told it is not in the correct format to be placed on the November Town Warrant. Discussion followed concerning confusion over whose responsibility it is to prepare these items for the Town Warrant and deadline dates.
Mr. Martin will check with Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission to see if they can assist in formatting the land use ordinance so it is in the correct format for the Town Warrant.
Mr. Weston agreed to meet with the Town Clerk tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. to resolve his issues.
David Kling, Planning Board member asked if the Board has enough information to go forward with the cluster zoning. He was told that the map is illegible. It was agreed to put cluster zoning on the next agenda.
Discussion on how to package the November Town Warrant.
Laurie Dobson, GPC member, expressed concern that the GPC had not had time to review the information on cluster zoning.
Item 13 was addressed next.
b. Citizen’s offer of assistance.
Mr. Martin explained that a resident of Goose Rocks Beach has offered financial assistance so that the Town can enter Phase II of the water quality program.
c. TABOR informational meeting
August 17, 7 p.m., Biddeford City Hall, Council Chambers
Mr. Martin announced the Taxpayers Bill of Rights Meeting.
d. Summary of Relief requested filed in York County Superior
Court.
Mr. Martin pointed out that the Board received three cover letters concerning legal issues filed on behalf of the Town.
e. Citizen recommendation regarding pedestrian safety and flow of surface run off, Pier Road.
Mr. Martin said he received a letter from a citizen concerning pedestrian safety on Pier Road which was just completed. He said that Code Enforcement Officer Brian Shaw inspected that area and reported that it meets all of the specifications.
Mr. Martin mentioned that the Growth Planning Committee exhibit is in the Selectmen’s packets concerning chapters 1 through eight of the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the Town Clerk needs to know how the Board would like to package that information on the November Town Warrant.
Motion by Selectman Fiske, seconded by Selectman Bryant, to present the first eight chapters of the amended Comprehensive Plan as a whole on the November Town Warrant and not chapter by chapter. Vote: 4-0.
Mr. Martin complimented Town Clerk April Dufoe and Planner Werner Gilliam for the work they did in compiling the Comprehensive Plan information for the Town Warrant.
Mr. Martin brought up the Planning Board’s exhibit for revisions to the Land Use Ordinance for the November Town Warrant. He mentioned it was questionable about whether the revisions could be completed in the correct format in time to be placed on the November Town Warrant. He said in the future, the Town Clerk would provide guidelines for the committees to follow to avoid problems trying to place items on the warrant at the last minute. He turned the meeting over to Ms. Dufoe to address the critical dates in agenda item 12a.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Selectman Barwise, seconded by Selectman Daggett, to adjourn. Vote: 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Submitted by
Arlene McMurray
Administrative Secretary
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