Town Council Minutes 10/22/2001
TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY OCTOBER 22, 2001
Present: Stephen Moriarty, Jeff Porter, Mark Kuntz, Peter Bingham, Harland Storey, Donna Damon
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moriarty in the Council Chambers at Cumberland Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
a) September 10, 2001
Councilor Kuntz moved to adopt September 10, 2001 minutes as written.
Second by Councilor Damon
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
b) September 22, 2001
Councilor Damon amended September 22, 2001 minutes Legislation and Policy item 01-73 paragraph 2 Number (17); strike 'protecting the salt water beds' and replace with 'protect the salt water intrusion'; to read:
Addressed were such issues as (1) the need for a building cap (2) a way to more narrowly control development without a building cap (3) Long Range Planning Committee recommendations (4) maintaining the quality of water (5) quality of soils concerns for septic systems (6) sub-divisions and their impact (7) number of building permits allowed (8) the future ability of island residents to afford to live and work on the island, particularly the lobstermen and fishermen (9) the islands high property tax burden and its implications (10) the feasibility of the town to purchase large tracts of land on Chebeague when they become available to control growth (11) should house size be restricted (12) focus on not how much growth but what kind of growth (13) the need for affordable housing (14) entertain a different approach to building cap on island to consider adverse social impact, etc. (15) the need for different building completion time frames for islanders people build as they go here to avoid a mortgage (16) address exempting commercial conversions (17) protecting the salt water beds protect the salt water intrusion (18) Impact Fees (20) (19) town should consider the unintended consequence of changing the towns fiscal year and its impact on the building cap.
Second by Councilor Porter
Councilor Damon moved to adopt September 22, 2001 minutes as amended
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: IN FAVOR (6)
ABTAIN (1) Councilor Kuntz
c) October 4, 2001
Councilor Storey moved to adopt October 4, 2001 minutes as written
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
Manager's Report
Town Manager said the Town has a policy in place that establishes procedures for a public safety response to biochemical hazards.
Public Discussion
None
Legislation and Policy
01-78 To accept Idlewood Drive and Idlewood Crossing as a Town Way
Councilor Bingham moved to accept Idlewood Drive and Idlewood Crossing as Town Ways.
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-79 To set date for Public Hearing to adopt the MMA Model Ordinance General
Assistance Appendixes A, B, & C for the period of October 1, 2001 to October 1, 2002.
Councilor Kuntz moved to set date Tuesday, November 13, 2001 for public hearing to adopt the MMSA Model Ordinance General Assistance Appendixes A, B, & C for the period of October 1, 2001 to October 1, 2002.
Second by Councilor Storey
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-80 To set date for first Council Meeting in November
Councilor Harland moved to set date Tuesday, November 13, 2001 for first Town Council Meeting in November.
Second by Councilor Kuntz
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-81 To set date for public hearing on secession petition of Hope Island
Councilor Porter moved to set date Tuesday, November 13, 2001 for Public Hearing to solicit comment on secession petition of Hope Island.
Second by Councilor Kuntz
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-82 To consider county budget process
Chairman Moriarty received letters from the Town Managers of Cape Elizabeth and New Gloucester asking for our involvement in alternative budget making structures for the for the county. Councilor Kuntz explained the Cumberland County budget approval process. The Budget Advisory Commission submits a budget and the County Commissioners have the power to amend the budget as needed. Councilor Kuntz mentioned that the medical services to the jail will drive the budget over 20%. Wednesday, October 24th, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting for municipal and county officials to discuss the county budget and legislative issues. Councilor Kuntz will represent Cumberland and will report back to the Town Council.
01-83 To accept payment of foreclosed taxes and issuance of quit claim deed
Map I07 Lot 71
Town Manager presented the council with the breakdown, monies owed and length of time property was foreclosed on. Claimant paid full amount of back taxes plus administrative fee of $100. Property is on Chebeague Island on Bar Point Road. The Town has acquired ownership of the property. Councilor Storey is not in favor of accepting payment. Councilor Kuntz asked if theyre were any hardships of why the taxes havent been paid. Town Manager said that was unknown. Chairman Moriarty referred to the Towns "Tax Acquired Property Policy adopted by the council June 8, 1998 provide in the event of tax acquired property, the town involve the Lands and Conservation Commission for determinations of which the property has value to the town or the MSAD. Chairman Moriarty recommended that the town refer it to the Lands and Conservation Commission for their input.
Council Bingham moved to refer this to the Lands and Conservation Commission and table this item until November 13, 2001.
Second by Councilor Storey
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-84 Nominating Committee Appointments
Councilor Porter moved to appoint Nate Hagelin and Mindy Schott to the Recycling Committee and Don Miller to the Sewer Appeals Board.
Seconded by Councilor Bingham
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
Correspondence
§ Letter fm Scorpio Island Corp. Hope Island dtd 9/7/01 RE: public hearing request
§ Ltr fm Town Attorney dtd 10/1/01 RE: Hope Island Secession
§ Ltr fm Town Attorney dtd 10/17/01 RE: Hope Island Secession
§ Authorization of Payment of Foreclosed Real Estate Taxes breakdown report
§ MMA County Budget Process Report
§ Growth Permit Log
§ Solid Waste to RWS Report
§ MMA Residential Property Value Survey Results
§ Planning Board Minutes of 8/21/01
§ MSAD 51 Minutes of 9/17/01
§ MSAD 51 Minutes of 10/1/01
§ MSAD 51 Agenda of 10/15/01
§ Cumberland County Commissioners Minutes of 9/10/01
§ Cumberland County Commissioners Minutes of 9/24/01
§ Cumberland County Budget Hearing Master Schedule revision 10/4/01
§ Cumberland County Civic Center Agenda of 10/17/01
§ USM Success for All Children Forum II for 11/9/01
§ Ltr fm Assistant Town Manager dtd 10/9/01 RE: Annual Report Contributions
§ Email fm Jeanne & Vince Rapone dtd 10/14/01 RE: Speed Limit on Rt 26/100
§ Ltr fm Town of Gray dtd 10/22/01 RE: Regional Meeting of 11/13/01
Chairman Moriarty received a letter from Falmouth regarding Property Tax Relief Forum, Monday November 5, 2001 at Falmouth High School at 7:00 pm.
New Business
Councilor Damon inquired about the status of the 911 address issue. Town Manager recommended to call the police department. Councilor Damon also brought up the need for an Island Advisory Committee. Councilor Porter said the Town Office has received committee and board forms that the nominating committee was waiting for Councilor Damon for guidance how to proceed with this issue. Councilor Damon will report back to the Nominating Committee on her findings.
Councilor Storey recommended that the town look into reconfiguring the Council Districts based on household count. Chairman Moriarty said that to reconfigure, the town must amend the Charter.
Councilor Kuntz heard reports that the Cumberland County Civic Center will become an issue.
Councilor Bingham spoke positively of his perspective of the Stone Wharf Committee meeting. Councilor Bingham also said that there had been solicitation calls being made to Cumberland residents from the Sheriffs Department. Councilor Kuntz will be meeting with the Sheriff next week and will ask about this issue.
Town Manager said he and Mr. Kennedy gave a presentation regarding the OC Zones of property on Route 1 to the Planning Board. The staff was directed by the planning board to present an amendment and forward to the Council for action. Town Manager also regarded the memo from the Town of Gray requesting participation by Cumberland in a regional meeting being held on November 14th to discuss county budget, regional transportation, and education funding.
Chairman Moriarty attended the Stone Wharf Committee meeting and was selected as Chairman. The next Stone Wharf Committee meeting is Thursday, November 1st. Also, the town will be advertising for the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Revaluation.
Adjourn
Councilor Kuntz moved to adjourn meeting.
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Brown
Administrative Assistant
