Town Council Minutes 8/6/2001
TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2001
*** SPECIAL MEETING***
Councilors Present: Stephen Moriarty, Jeffrey Porter, Peter Bingham, Harland Storey, Mark Kuntz, Donna Damon
Councilors Excused: John Lambert
Call to order at the Cumberland Town Offices Council Chambers at 7:09 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
a) July 23, 2001
Councilor Bingham moved to adopt July 23, 2001 minutes as written.
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
Manager's Report
None
Public Discussion
None
Legislation and Policy
01-52 To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on application for a Mass
Gathering Permit by the Cumberland Farmer's Club to hold the annual
Cumberland County Fair at the Cumberland Fairgrounds September 23rd through
September 30th, 2001.
Chairman Moriarty opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 pm
No questions or comments from the public were raised
Chairman Moriarty closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 pm
Councilor Storey moved to approve application for a Mass Gathering Permit by the Cumberland Farmer's Club to hold the annual Cumberland County Fair at the Cumberland Fairgrounds September 23rd through September 30th, 2001.
Second by Councilor Kuntz
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-53 To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on application for a Mass
Gathering Permit by the Cumberland Soccer Club to hold the CSC Labor Day
Soccer Tournament at Twin Brook Sunday, September 2nd.
Chairman Moriarty opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 pm.
Mike Andreasen, President of the Cumberland Soccer Club, briefed the Council regarding the tournament. He said that the amenities required will be in place (ie. Police, Explorer, Rescue presence, as well as restroom facilities). Parking arrangements were addressed.
Chairman Moriarty closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 pm
Councilor Bingham to approve application for a Mass Gathering Permit by the Cumberland Soccer Club to hold the CSC Labor Day Soccer Tournament at Twin Brook Sunday, September 2nd.
Second by Councilor Porter
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-54 To set interest rate to be charged on delinquent 2001 real and personal property taxes.
Councilor Storey moved to set interest rate of 11.5% to be charged on delinquent 2001 real and personal property taxes.
Second by Councilor Kuntz
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-55 To authorize application of real estate tax payments to the oldest unpaid tax.
Councilor Bingham moved to authorize application of real estate tax payments to the oldest unpaid tax.
Councilor Bingham moved to authorize and direct the Tax Collector/Treasurer, pursuant to Title 36, M.R.S.A., section 906, to apply any tax payment received from an individual as payment for any property tax against outstanding or delinquent taxes due on said property in chronological order beginning with the oldest unpaid tax bill, provided, however, that no such payment may be applied to any tax for which an abatement application or appeal is pending unless approved in writing by the taxpayer.
Second by Councilor Kuntz
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
01-56 To set rate at which interest will be paid on overpayment of real estate taxes.
Councilor Kuntz moved to set rate of 7.5% at which interest will be paid on overpayment of real estate taxes.
Second by Councilor Storey
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
Correspondence
§ Mass Gathering Application - Cumberland Farmers Club
§ Mass Gathering Application - Cumberland Soccer Club
§ Letter to Cumberland Meadows Residents fm Assistant Town Manager dtd 7/26/01
§ Memo to Town Manager fm Kathy Niziolek, Project Manager - Blackstrap Road MEDEP activity report.
§ June 2001 Building Permit Report
§ Sevee & Maher Engineers report on Chebeague Island Groundwater Study 2001
§ Letter fm Schuyler Grant RE: CTC Board dtd 7/27/01
§ SAD#51 Agenda for 8/7/01
§ Island Institute Casco Bay Forum Meeting Minutes of 6/13/01
§ Cumberland County Commissioners "Cumberland County's Strategic Plan
§ Cumberland County Commissioners Meeting Minutes of 7/9/01
§ Solid Waste to R.W.S. Report - July '01
Councilor Damon Volunteer Field Dedication Invitations
Councilor Kuntz Inquired about MEDEP; Town Manager to procure the
latest report.
VII. New Business
Town Manager recommended that the Nominating Committee meet to fill vacancies within the boards and committees.
Councilor Bingham brought up the issue regarding vegetation removal opposite Chandlers Cove. Councilor Damon mentioned this has been an ongoing problem through the years. The Town Manager was asked to research this issue and report on recent permits issued.
Councilor Porter asked about the schedule for the Chebeague Island Town Council Meeting on August 13th. Town Manager said that arrangements have been made and the itinerary will be delivered to the Councilors prior to the meeting.
Councilor Kuntz made a recommendation that if any townspeople have spare time, to consider helping to clean up the cemeteries. Councilor Bingham further suggested that local groups or clubs get involved.
VIII. Adjourn
Councilor Kuntz moved to adjourn meeting at 7:45 pm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Brown
Administrative Assistant
