Present: Stephen Moriarty, Jeff Porter, Peter Bingham, Mark Kuntz, Harland Storey, Donna Damon and Michael Savasuk.
I. Call to order at Cumberland Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes
None
III. Manager's Report
None
IV. Public Discussion
None
V. Legislation and Policy
02 - 50. To adopt the 2002/03 Municipal Budget.
Council Chair Stephen Moriarty explained that a public hearing by the Council was held at its regular meeting of May 13, 2002. He requested Councilor Peter Bingham, Budget Chair, to present an overview of the proposed budget. Councilor Bingham noted that the budget request before the Council represents a total of $6.1 million; a gross increase of 7.95%, and net increase of 2.4%. He stated also that there has been no tax impact from the municipal budget during the past eleven years due to increased annual revenues.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Ms. Jane Frizell expressed sentiments expressing a desire for a larger increase than has been proposed for the Chebeague Island library budget. Mr. Joseph Madore spoke to the issue of clearly articulating gross budget numbers versus net budget numbers. Mr. Robert Vail referred to a recent study reporting the financial impact of residential development to be 3 times greater than new revenue.
Councilor Bingham moved to adopt the budget for the Town of Cumberland for the 2002/03 year in the amount of $6,113,508; seconded by Councilor Porter.
VOTE: 6-1 (Councilor Damon opposed)
VI. Correspondence
*MMA Executive Committee nominations memo from Gary Brown, MMA President
*Request to move June 10^th council meeting to Val Hall due to election of  June 11, 2002.
*Route 88 improvements
*Travel speed on island roads during summer months
*Email from citizen regarding transporting empty containers on barge
*Candidates Forums to be held 5/30, 6/05 and 6/06
*Public Vote on School Budget to be held 6/04 at Greely High School
*Memo thanking town staff for work on drainage issues for Middle School project
VII. New Business
*Councilor Storey mentioned the story regarding hunting in Yarmouth"s parks. Town Manager Bob Benson suggested meeting with the Town Council in a workshop to discuss the issue of hunting in Cumberlands Town Forest.
*Town Manager Bob Benson noted that the Town has gone out to bid for a sewer extension on Route 1, due to resurfacing that will be completed by the state next year. He recommended an award of bid to Grover, low bidder.
Motion by Councilor Bingham to award a bid in the amount of $96,000 to Grover; seconded by Councilor Porter.
VOTE: Unanimous 7-0 passage.
VIII. Adjourn to workshop
Motion at 8:14 p.m. by Councilor Bingham to adjourn to workshop to discuss Chebeague Island Long Range Plan; seconded by Councilor Damon.
VOTE: Unanimous 7-0 passage.
IX. WORKSHOP - Review of Chebeague Island Long Range Plan
Council Chair Moriarty indicated that a formal meeting would be held on the island subsequent to this workshop. Councilor Damon requested feedback from the Council relative to the report and requested the Councilors consider a process for prioritization and implementation. Mr. Sam Ballard requested that the Council forward questions to the Committee prior to a formal interchange with the Council.
Motion at 8:34 p.m. by Councilor Bingham to adjourn; seconded by Councilor Porter.
VOTE: Unanimous 7-0 passage.

Respectfully submitted,
Nadeen Daniels
Town Clerk