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BRUNSWICK TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES
July 5, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Meeting Facility
6:00 P.M. Chair Lowe called the meeting to order.
Councilors Present: Chair Forrest Lowe, W. David Watson, Robert A. Galloupe, Douglas A. Rice, Louise V. Ansari, Barbara A. Desmarais, Ralph L. Tucker and Joanne T. King. Councilor Jacqueline A. Sartoris arrived after the roll call.
Councilors Absent: None.
Town Staff Present: Donald H. Gerrish, Town Manager; Fran Smith, Town Clerk; Geoffrey Hole, Town Attorney; James Oikle, Business Manager, School Department; Clark Labbe, Fire Chief; Theo Holtwijk, Director of Planning and Development; Tom Farrell, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jerry Hinton, Police Chief; Mathew Eddy, Director of Economic Development; Peter Baecher, Parks and Recreation Facilities Manager; Phil Carey, Town Planner; and the TV video crew.
Executive Session (6:00 P.M.): Acquisition of Property
Union Negotiations
Personnel Issue
Councilor Desmarais moved, Councilor Watson seconded, to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(C) to discuss acquisition of property, 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) to discuss union negotiations, and 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) to discuss a personnel issue. The motion carried with eight (8) yeas.
MEETING CONTINUES: 7:00 P.M.
Chair Lowe called for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of Previous Meetings: June 6, 2005
June 13, 2005
June 20, 2005
Hearing no objection from the Council, Chair Lowe declared the minutes of June 6, 2005, accepted with a correction, and June 13, 2005, and June 20, 2005, accepted as written.
Public Comment:
Pem Schaeffer, Crestview Lane, spoke against the new teachers’ union contract. The newspapers said the teachers’ salary increases would be 4 percent to 6 percent, with new teachers’ salaries increasing by as much as 17 percent. He believes this is not accurate. Under the new contract the increase in the salary range is from 13 percent to over 23 percent and will be in effect in fifteen months. The salary increase over the last six years has been from 31 percent to over 64 percent. This contract was approved by the School Board unanimously. He thanked the few Councilors who voted against the budget.
Correspondence: Letter from Coastal ACCESS
Manager Gerrish said the town received a letter from Coastal ACCESS asking for a Council letter of support for an Early Learning Opportunities Act Grant. There is no cost to the town. The Council also supported them in 2003.
(A copy of a letter from Coastal ACCESS will be attached to the official minutes.)
Councilor Desmarais reminded residents that on July 14 the Maine Street Station Design Committee will have a presentation on two designs for the location.
Manager Gerrish said the BRAC commission is holding a public hearing in Boston tomorrow (July 6). Councilor King, Chair Lowe, Assistant Town Manager Pat Harrington and he will be attending.
Manager’s Report:
a) Update on Gateway 1 Program
Manager Gerrish said MDOT has requested the town appoint seven to 15 residents to a Town Response Panel for the Route 1 Corridor project. The town is recommending the following appointments to form the Committee: Steve Normand, Kevin Kelley, John Balicki, Ted Crooker, John Gerard, Stan Gerzofsky, Mathew Eddy, Theo Holtwijk, one Planning Board member to be appointed by the Planning Board, and two Councilors.
(A copy of the MDOT letter will be attached to the official minutes.)
Councilor King expressed, as did Councilor Rice, an interest in serving on this committee. Councilor Rice suggested the District 4 Councilor taking over after he is off the Council should continue to serve.
Without objection, Chair Lowe appointed the people listed to the panel.
b) Temporary Parking Spaces
Mathew Eddy, Director of Economic Development, said town staff is recommending implementing temporary parking spaces on Cumberland Street, Lincoln Street and two sections of Park Row to determine if such parking spaces will be beneficial to the town.
(A copy of Mr. Eddy’s memo will be attached to the official minutes.)
Councilor Rice said he had concerns that Lincoln Street with additional parking will be too narrow for emergency vehicles to use, and asked that it be monitored.
c) Financial Update
Manager Gerrish gave this financial update with the fiscal year over. The revenues were $800,000 over expected amounts and the expenditures are over $100,000 in the black.
Council Committee Updates
None.
Adjustments to Agenda: None.
The Town Council will hear public comments on the following requests for Food Service Licenses, and will take any appropriate action:
Food Service Establishment with Malt and Vinous:
Gary Murphy – d/b/a Gary’s English Fish & Chips Gary Murphy
17 Bow Street
Food Service Establishment with Mobile Carts, TakeOut, Catering:
Hoyts Cinemas Corporation – d/b/a Regal Brunswick 10 Tax Dept.
19 Gurnet Road
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing; hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilor Sartoris moved, Councilor Watson seconded, to approve requests for Food Service Licenses from Gary’s English Fish & Chips and Regal Brunswick 10. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the public hearing notice will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will hear public comments on the following requests for an Alcoholic Beverage License, and will take any appropriate action:
Full-Time Vinous & Malt:
Gary Murphy – d/b/a Gary’s English Fish & Chips Gary Murphy
17 Bow Street
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing; hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilor Sartoris moved, Councilor Watson seconded, to approve a request for an Alcohol License from Gary’s English Fish & Chips. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the public hearing notice will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will hear public comments on the following requests for Special Amusement Licenses, and will take any appropriate action:
Special Amusement:
Sagtuck, Inc. – d/b/a Winner’s – A Sports Grill Gary Sagris
21 Gurnet Road, Cook’s Corner
Bowdoin College S. Catherine Longley
– d/b/a Bowdoin College Dining Service – Magee’s Grill
Bo-Ed, Inc. – d/b/a Atrium Inn & Convention Ctr. Bonnie Adams
21 Gurnet Road
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing; hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilor Watson moved, Councilor Desmarais seconded, to approve requests for Special Amusement Licenses from Winner’s, Bowdoin College (Magee’s Grill) and the Atrium Inn & Convention Center. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the public hearing notice will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will hear public comments on the following request for an Innkeepers License, and will take any appropriate action:
Innkeepers:
Bo-Ed, Inc. – d/b/a: Atrium Inn & Convention Center Bonnie Adams
21 Gurnet Road
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing; hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilor Desmarais moved, Councilor Watson seconded, to approve a request for an Innkeepers License from the Atrium Inn & Convention Center. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the public hearing notice will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will hear public comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 14 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places) of the Code of Ordinances regarding noise on public ways, and will take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said this ordinance has a long history and if enacted will give the town the necessary enforcement tool to deal with noise issues. There have been a number of meetings with a great deal of public input to create this draft.
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing.
John Gerard, 7 Jordan Avenue, said he was part of the committee that put the draft ordinance together. It will benefit all, especially those in the downtown area. He urged the Council to approve it.
Chair Lowe closed the public hearing.
Councilor Desmarais appreciated all those who worked on the ordinance. It will help the Police and neighbors deal with noise issues.
Councilor Sartoris said she is applauding the work done, but she has concerns about drafting a broad ordinance. She said one should be able to talk loudly in the daylight hours. She will not vote for the ordinance.
Councilor Ansari said this is good start with more work to be done.
Councilor Desmarais moved, Councilor Rice seconded, to adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 14 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places) of the Code of Ordinances regarding noise on public ways. The motion carried with eight (8) yeas. Councilor Sartoris was opposed.
(A copy of the public hearing notice and adopted language will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will hear public comments on proposed amendments to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance regarding neighborhood stores, and will take any appropriate action.
Phil Carey, Town Planner, explained this proposed language to allow neighborhood stores in residential zones.
(A copy of Mr. Carey’s memo has been attached to the official minutes of June 20, 2005.)
Mr. Carey said, responding to Councilor Sartoris’ question about parking standards, the development review standards address parking for non residential buildings. The basic requirement is four spaces per one thousand square feet. The Planning Board or staff can consider offsite parking.
Councilor Sartoris said she had concerns about vehicles backing out into the road.
Mr. Carey said, responding to Councilor Rice’s question about project appeals, that staff reviews appeals are made to the Planning Board, and then, if necessary, can be appealed further to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Carey said, responding to Councilor Ansari’s question regarding changes to the Jordan Avenue store, there has been no application made at this point so he is not sure if changes to the building will occur.
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing.
Pat Conner, Director of Addiction Resource Center, said she is not concerned about stores in residential areas, but the problem of underage drinking. Research is clear - availability of alcohol is the greatest predictor of its use. Allowing stores to be located in residential areas could contribute to an increased availability of alcohol in these neighborhoods.
Mary McGloin, 1 Jeff Street, said she has concerns that if students are exposed to alcohol it makes its use seem all right.
Sarah Moon, 4 Wadsworth Road, recognized the need for small businesses. She has concerns about alcohol sales in neighborhoods. She presented a petition signed by 97 people to create buffer zones to new alcohol off-site outlets to extend 1000 feet from schools.
(A copy of the petition will be attached to the official minutes.)
Tom Fusco, Board Road, said as an environmentalist he supports neighborhood stores since they reduce gas use, but when looking at the research on substance abuse, the location of outlets selling alcohol is a factor. He would encourage postponing this ordinance adoption to allow time for research on alcohol sales. When looking at development, the town should look at how it enhances the quality of life for a neighborhood.
Jim Hunt, 13 Katherine Street, said he supported the general concept of neighborhood stores, especially on Jordan Avenue. He supports the Libby’s project and supports the zoning changes.
Tina Libby, 55 Libby Lane, said she is the one who requested this ordinance change to allow neighborhood stores. She quoted state laws on alcohol sales and the fines associated with selling to minors. The parking requirements will be approved in the Staff Review process. The idea of having a small neighborhood store is a good thing for the community. She is dedicated to having their store be an asset to the town.
Louisa Hart, 9 Jordan Avenue, said she liked the idea of neighborhood stores, but felt it was not appropriate to sell alcohol at them.
Dan Libby, 55 Libby Lane, said he thought the issue tonight was making a zoning change, not alcohol sales. Their idea is to gear the store for children.
Mary Ann Kucher, 17 Wadsworth Road, said she has concerns about alcohol sales in neighborhoods. This is not a moral issue, it is about human nature (referring to use of alcohol by minors).
Jane Millet, 10 Franklin Street, said the store would fit into the concept of the Great American Neighborhood. She is not sure why the alcohol sales is an issue since the Council just approved four licenses without any public comment opposing them.
Tony Bernier, 10 Belmont Street, asked the Council to support this zoning change.
Kim Boggiatto, attorney representing the Moon family, said they do not oppose neighborhood stores, but they would ask for some amendments to the proposed zoning changes. One change includes requiring a major project development review or a special permit for these stores. They would like to see a buffer zone around schools and other youth facilities.
(A copy of Ms. Boggiatto’s letter will be attached to the official minutes.)
Tina Libby said, while speaking for a second time, minor review meetings can be attended by the public and change of use requests go to the Planning Board. If the ordinance requires a major review, it will hurt businesses.
Chair Lowe closed the public hearing.
Fran Smith, Town Clerk, responding to Chair Lowe’s question, said the Council does not have any approval role in the sale of packaged alcohol, only alcohol for serving. She added the state does alcohol licensing.
Mr. Carey, responding to issues brought up by Ms. Boggiatto, defined a collector street as one that services 150 housing units or more. The town does not have a map and staff talks to the town engineer to determine how many units are served by a street. Major or minor review does not require a public hearing unless it is a very large building. Abutters within 200 feet of the parcel are notified of applications.
Councilor Ansari said she is the Councilor for District 5 and has received a few calls from Pejepscot Terrace residents who are in favor of the neighborhood store. She would like to see no alcohol sold. Those abutting the fence of Jordan Acres School indicated since the old store closed, there has been a reduction in young people hanging out there. There has also been a reduction in littering from beer and other alcohol containers, and there have been fewer intoxicated people in the area. Others told her that the police should be policing the area more and if problems occur, people there should call the police. She said there is a difference between alcohol sales in restaurants and a store’s “cash and carry” way.
Jerry Hinton, Police Chief, said there have been issues with underage people drinking. The Police respond to those issues. There are three police officers who live in the Jordan Avenue area, and police cars are in that area as much as they can be.
Chief Hinton said, responding to Councilor Sartoris’ question about issues with drinking around other neighborhood stores, there is not a problem. There are very few complaints about those underage trying to get people to buy alcohol for them. Again responding to Councilor Sartoris’s question, he said he would not expect to see more underage drinking with a new store.
Councilor King said this is a zoning issue agenda item. The alcohol issues are related to enforcement of laws. If the Comprehensive Plan supports neighborhood stores, the Council should support them. BEDC did a survey and people expressed concerns about zoning ordinances being an issue when starting a business. She added she has more faith if a business is locally owned versus being part of a large corporation.
Councilor Sartoris said she supports the proposed ordinance. The draft Comprehensive Plan also supports neighborhood stores. The concept of neighborhood stores enhances the town. If the Libby family sells alcohol, she expects they will do so responsibly.
Councilor Galloupe said the neighborhood store is not the place underage people buy alcohol. If a store sells to underage people, it is going to get caught and will be fined. He supports these stores.
Councilor Rice said he is in favor of neighborhood stores. He is concerned about alcohol and cigarette sales, but these stores add value to the town. He hopes the stores will become known for other things, like their sandwiches, versus the sale of alcohol.
Chair Lowe said he respects the concerns about underage drinking, but this is a zoning issue and he will support the ordinance.
Councilor Sartoris moved, Councilor King seconded, to adopt the proposed amendments to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance regarding neighborhood stores. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the public hearing notice and adopted language will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will hear public comments on the Petition for the enactment of an ordinance entitled “Moratorium on Sludge and Sludge-Derived Products in the Aquifer Protection Zone” on the November ballot, and will take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said the petitioners have obtained the required number of petition signatures for the ordinance entitled “Moratorium on Sludge and Sludge-Derived Products in the Aquifer Protection Zone.” The Council can either enact the ordinance or put it on the November 8 ballot.
Geoffrey Hole, Town Attorney, said, responding to Councilor Sartoris’s question about the moratorium, if the Council takes an action prior to 180 days, the moratorium is over.
Chair Lowe opened the public hearing.
Bruce Gagnon, 2 Forest Terrace, spoke about sludge and how he was against its use. He expressed concerns about land application and how EPA is not able to guarantee that the spreading rules are being followed. DEP and EPA are promoting sludge. The process of setting safety standards is political. Only 2 percent of chemicals are fully tested. He talked about pathogens and their dangers. He did not want to put sludge over the water supply. The public has the right to protect drinking water.
Louisa Hart, 9 Jordan Avenue, spoke against sludge and its spreading on Edwards Field. She described “cradle to cradle” products as being better to use than “cradle to grave.” Synthetic chemicals end up in sludge and it is not safe to use. Organic products are a viable alternative to sludge. She urged the Council to support the moratorium on the spread of sludge.
Verdi Tripp, 19B Weymouth Street, said he encouraged the Council to look at the petition process and how people spent time getting signatures. He explained that MTBE is a toxin found in gas. In 1999 the Governor of Maine did a study on it and found it in water supplies throughout the state even though it was only in gas sold in the southern part of the state. He said to be careful of what is going over the town’s water supply.
Steven Shaw, 32 Federal Street, spoke about contaminants and chemicals, and how they end up in sludge. They exist in the composted product and over time will be added to the soil.
Laura Moon said 1500 people signed the petitions in a seven day period. This is proof people still have concerns and want a “time out” for more study. She would like to see an indemnification statement from the company selling the sludge for illnesses or other issues resulting from the product’s use. The Class A compost is made up of a variety of products. She added there is not a horticultural reason to spread this time of year, and it is better to be done in either spring or fall.
Ed Freedman said he does not support the spreading of sludge. It does not improve the quality of life in Brunswick. There are many questions on its safety. Those who have spoken in support of the Class A compost work in the industry and benefit from its sales.
Chair Lowe closed the public hearing.
Councilor Galloupe pointed out if the Council passes the moratorium it will be over by January. If it is put out to vote in November and it passes, it will not be over until April or May.
Councilor Sartoris said she is aware of the petition process. She has spoken to some who signed and it was stated that what was to be spread was hazardous waste or sludge. People were misled. More information needs to be given to citizens. The town has an obligation to get information out, and the town should have a group look at the issue, along with making a recommendation on the Coastal Protection Zone.
Councilor King said she will support the moratorium so more information can get out.
Councilor Sartoris moved, Councilor King seconded, to enact the ordinance entitled “Moratorium on Sludge and Sludge-Derived Products in the Aquifer Protection Zone.”
Mr. Hole said, responding to Councilor Tucker’s question about when the 180 days would begin, the moratorium begins based on the date the Council passes the ordinance, not on the retroactive clause which was for June 3.
Councilor Ansari said drinking water is a big issue in the world. One cannot take it serious enough when putting things over the water supply. She is for the moratorium to allow more time to get information out. The Council should respect the petition process.
Councilor Desmarais moved, Councilor Watson seconded, to move the question. The motion failed with four (4) yeas. Councilor Sartoris, Councilor Galloupe, Councilor Rice, Chair Lowe, and Councilor Tucker were opposed.
Councilor Rice said he is troubled with the mix of terms in the proposed ordinance. Even after the six months, he does not believe people’s minds are going to be changed on whether they feel Class A compost is dangerous or safe. The moratorium will allow time to get information out. He will vote for it in hopes that people will get more information and develop an understanding that this product is safe.
Councilor Galloupe asked for a point of order. The discussion should be on if the ordinance should to go to vote or not – not if the product is good or bad.
Councilor Watson said he is in favor of the moratorium to allow more time for information to be given to the public. The Council should listen to the residents who signed the petition to have a moratorium.
Chair Lowe called for a vote on the question.
Councilor Sartoris moved, Councilor King seconded, to enact the ordinance entitled “Moratorium on Sludge and Sludge-Derived Products in the Aquifer Protection Zone.” The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the public hearing notice and ordinance language will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will discuss the taking of property on the Bath Road for the proposed Fire Substation by eminent domain, and take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said the town has been working with two parties (Juniper Brunswick, the owner, and CMP, the lessee) to purchase the site. The town worked with Central Maine Power (CMP) on operational issues and came to agreement on many of them. In the end, they could not work out the whole deal, so at this point it is requested that the Council take the property by eminent domain.
Mr. Hole said he made a commitment to a Juniper representative to take no final action at this meeting, until he speaks with the property owner. He said M.R.S.A. Title 30-A and Title 23 is where the law gives the Council the power to take property through the eminent domain process. Part of the process is the Council must do a Condemnation Order, along with providing the property owner with a check for the property.
Jim Costello, representing CMP, said this is a very serious matter. They have worked with the town to address issues. CMP would prefer not to have the property taken under the eminent domain process. CMP has concerns there would be an impact on their operations if this front parcel is not open to be used by line crews or other vehicles. The impact on the day-to-day operations is related to parking. CMP’s position is they want to be accomdating to public safety, but would like the town to meet CMP’s needs and concerns in the process. If the town does a condemnation order, he wants it to be subject to the town working with CMP to accommodate their operational needs.
Ken Fry, CMP, said their concerns are related to operational issues. This is a three way issue and they would like written reassurance the town agrees to address their operational issues.
Mr. Fry said, responding to Councilor Rice’s question about competing public uses, both CMP and a fire station are twenty-four hour operations, and both are competing to provide service in emergency situations. This may not work well or not fit together without issues. They think it will work, but one should not assume the two services fit together. He can envision times that both need to be there, which is different from the neighboring properties, a recreation facility and BIW, when CMP shares space with them. There is a concern about how to conduct business.
Manager Gerrish said part of the agreement is to widen the road and address parking issues. The town is trying to work with CMP to work out the issues, and he will support signing a letter indicating that if the property is taken by the town, the town will work on CMP’s concerns.
Councilor Rice said the longer the town waits to obtain this property, the more it is costing the town to build a substation. He wants to work it out with CMP and Juniper. The extent should be a letter to work on the issues. The Council needs to move forward with this process.
Councilor King said since the parties are in a disagreement and waiting costs the town money, the Council needs to move on this condemnation order.
Councilor Sartoris said she supports eminent domain in rare cases; in this situation it is warranted.
(A copy of the Condemnation Order will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will discuss instituting a town wide high-school competition for a Town Logo, and take any appropriate action.
Councilor Watson said the idea of a town logo started about a year ago. In this process a town motto - “Brunswick: Between the rivers and the bay. A great place to live …forever”- was created. The Economic Development Department is in the process of putting together standards for a proposed town logo competition for Brunswick school students.
John Briel, Economic Development Department, explained the competition further and said the design competition involves the Brunswick schools’ art program. Rewards will be provided to the top three contestants.
Councilor Watson said this is just a presentation of the project. This is exciting since it is representing the future.
Councilor Sartoris said this is great, but her only concern is the promise of eternal life using the word “forever” in the motto.
The project received Council support to move forward.
The Town Council will discuss the disposition of town equipment (three trash trucks and an ambulance), and take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said the town would like to put the following pieces of equipment, which are no longer needed by the town, out to bid: 1992 International Model 4900 Trash Truck, 1996 International Model 4900 Trash Truck, 1986 International Model 1954 Trash Truck, and 1993 Ford Ambulance.
Councilor King moved, Councilor Rice seconded, to allow three trash trucks and an ambulance to be placed out to bid. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
The Town Council will consider FY 2005-2006 salary adjustments for non-union and Department Heads, and take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said he is recommending a 2 percent COLA for all Department Heads and non-union positions. This is the yearly adjustment for these employees.
Chair Lowe said the Council has done their annual evaluation of Manager Gerrish’s performance. He has worked hard and has done a great job.
Councilor Sartoris moved, Councilor Desmarais seconded, to approve FY 2005-2006 salary adjustments for non-union and Department Heads, and to approve for the Town Manager a 2 percent salary increase and 10 percent retirement contribution to his deferred compensation plan. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of a memo from Chair Lowe outlining the adjustments to the Manager’s salary will be attached to the official minutes.)
The Town Council will consider a recommendation to create a reserve account for donations to the Brunswick Downtown Association, and take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said the Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) is sharing in the cost of placing park benches along Maine Street. The proposed reserve account is for the donations BDA will receive.
Councilor Desmarais moved, Councilor Sartoris seconded, to approve a reserve account for donations the Brunswick Downtown Association will receive for placing park benches along Maine Street. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
The Town Council will consider two utility location permit requests: one from Verizon New England, and the other jointly from Verizon and CMP, and take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said this item is a request for two utility location permits. One is from Verizon New England for Bowdoin College, Walker Art Building on Park Row (work already completed), and the other is jointly from Verizon and CMP for three utility poles on the north side of Pleasant Hill Road. Staff recommends approval of these requests.
Councilor King moved, Councilor Galloupe seconded, to approve two utility location permit requests: one from Verizon New England for Bowdoin College, and the other jointly from Verizon and CMP for three utility poles on the north side of Pleasant Hill Road. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
The Town Council will discuss appointments to Boards and Committees and will take any appropriate action.
Councilor Tucker nominated Mark Latti to serve on the Marine Resource Committee as the Recreational Shellfish Harvester member for a three year term to expire on May 1, 2008; he asked the Chair to cease nominations and cast one vote for Mr. Latti. The Council voted nine (9) yeas to appoint Mr. Latti to the Marine Resource Committee.
Councilor Tucker nominated Christopher Montroy to serve on the Personnel Board as the Alternate member for a balance of a one year term to expire on January 12, 2006; he asked the Chair to cease nominations and cast one vote for Mr. Montroy. The Council voted nine (9) yeas to appoint Mr. Montroy to the Personnel Board.
The Town Council will consider a Resolution to advance the sum of $135,000 from the Town’s unreserved and undesignated General Fund Balance to the School Department to fund the acquisition of photocopiers, and take any appropriate action.
Manager Gerrish said this resolution will advance the sum of $135,000 from the town’s unreserved and undesignated General Fund Balance to the School Department to fund the acquisition of photocopiers, in lieu of the School Department leasing photocopiers. The School Department will repay the General fund the amount advanced plus interest within five years of this appropriation.
Councilor Tucker moved, Councilor Sartoris seconded, to adopt the Resolution for an Emergency Appropriation of $135,000 from Unappropriated Available General Fund Revenues to Fund an Advance to the Brunswick School Department to be used for the Acquisition of Photocopiers. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
(A copy of the Resolution will be attached to the official minutes.)
The meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE MINUTES ARE NOT VERBATIM. A VIDEO RECORDING OF THE MEETING IS AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
Frances M. Smith
Town Clerk
July 18, 2005
August 1, 2005
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