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TOWN OF EDGECOMB MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING
September 18, 2006; 5:00 P.M.

Attended: Frank Perkins, Jr., Jo Cameron, Stuart Smith; Claudia Coffin, Town Treasurer; Scott Griffin, Road Commissioner; Bruce Cameron, Planning Board; Jeremy Bathgate, Bathgate & Sons; Kathleen King, candidate for state office; Bobbie Carleton, Tita Townsend, John Johnson, Skip White, Roger Bintliff; Charlotte Boynton, press

MINUTES of September 11, 2006 were approved as read.

  1. CORRESPONDENCE:
    1. EMA Workshop, Augusta Sept. 25 or Portland Sept. 27: referred to Fire Chief
    2. Time Warner, new certificate of insurance, effective as of Sept. 2006: referred to Jo
    3. Grow Smart expression of interest questionnaire: referred to Planning Board
    4. Lincoln Communications, Inc, copy of application to State for utility installation on River Road: filed
    5. MMA on LD 1021: referred to Fire Chief
    6. Lincoln County Historical Association, invitation to Pownalborough historic encampment: noted
  1. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. TIF Money: Monies generated by the TIF District are restricted to use on infrastructure within the TIF District only. For example, traffic lights, road improvements, extensions of public utilities; if any percentage of TIF-generated funds is used outside the District, the cover value of the TIF District decreases
    2. Town Hall Sign: John Marsh will do the work at a cost of $2,150, to include replacement of the posts. He estimates the work will take from 4 to 6 weeks. Jo will research the correct date, incorporation of the Town, erection of the Town Hall building. She will also bring a good drawing of Fort Edgecomb for Mr. Marsh to use for decoration of the sign. The original sign, made by Ray Shadis, is to be turned over to the Edgecomb Historical Society.
    3. Website, Hot Issues page: Bruce Cameron suggested adding a page on issues of more than routine interest, such as the current density issue on Davis Island, the Co-Housing project on the River Road, etc. The page would contain links to the various minutes and meeting reports which discuss such matters. Bobbie Carleton suggested the page be titled "Current Important Issues."
    4. Sewer Rates public hearing, Monday, September 25, 5:00 p.m.: Frank said that, by law, these rates must be discussed in a public hearing before adoption. He will invite Chris Cossette, Superintendent of the Wiscasset Water District, and Buck Rines, Director of the Town of Wiscasset's Sewer Department as well as all members of Edgecomb's Sewer Committee. Jo has placed the required Public Notice in all newspapers. Signs will be placed on the Town Hall and in the Edgecomb Post Office.

      Commenting on inconveniences in the present sewer/water billing arrangements, Roger Bintliff asked whether, when the TIF gets fully paid off, will tax monies go to the Town's general fund? Stuart said that when the TIF is dissolved, yes. The values will be figured into our County tax and revenue sharing formulae. Mr. Bintliff suggested a bond issue as a way to speed up the accumulation of funds from the TIF. He will bring sample sewer/water bills to this hearing.

  2. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Bathgate Meeting: Jeremy Bathgate explained that the company is downsizing. Although they are transferring several town contracts to other companies, they wish to keep the Edgecomb contract. The first bill under the current contract will be due for the last warrant of September. The Selectmen will research the status of the contract and inform the Bathgates of any details not discussed. Bathgate & Sons will send a current list of area foremen with contact numbers.
    2. MMA Convention: This will take place October 3-5. It was agreed that the Edgecomb Board of Selectmen should attend. Arrangements may be made for car-pooling.
    3. Letter to CEO: A copy of an anonymous letter to Dabney Lewis complaining of issues on Davis Island was received by the Selectmen. It was agreed that our policy on anonymous communications is not to read them. Persons with concerns should be willing to sign such letters or make an in-person presentation at a Selectmen's meeting.
  3. OTHER BUSINESS:
    1. Elections Equipment: Claudia Coffin, in her capacity as Elections Warden, reported on the receipt of specialized telephone and FAX equipment to enable disabled persons to vote in town elections. Verizon will be installing a dedicated line to serve this equipment. A table for this equipment will also be supplied. In case delivery occurs when the Town Hall is closed, Jo said it could be delivered to her home. Claudia warned not to accept it if the table is round. A rectangular table is what has been ordered. All of this equipment, including an earlier shipment of specialized computer and telecommunications apparatus, has been funded by the State of Maine Department of State; the contact person is Julie Flynn, Deputy Secretary of State.

      Claudia noted that to upload the voters' list has proved to be very slow. She requested and received permission by the Selectmen to remove the computer-related equipment to her home in Boothbay where high-speed internet connections are available. Once the list is loaded, she will bring the equipment back for use in the coming November election.

    2. Ms. Kathleen King introduced herself as Democratic candidate for the State Senate for District 20 which includes Edgecomb. She commented on issues related to the new Two Bridges Jail.
    3. Town Hall:
      1. Claudia noted that the ramp needs a sign "For Persons with Disabilities" or similar sign, available from White Signs. We need at least one parking space designated for disabled persons, perhaps a portable sign which can be placed at the end of the ramp, or elsewhere as needed. The estimated cost of such a sign with 30-pound base and pole is $112.00. Frank will take parking space measurements and consult with the Road Commissioner on this project.
      2. Claudia noted that the latch for the front door must be replaced with an ADA-compliant version. Although ADA inspectors have complained of the door's width, space for a wheel chair is ample when both doors are open, and at public events there is always a person on hand to assist persons who need help.
    4. Davis Island: John Johnson announced that the Fort Road Residents and Roger Bintliff had signed an agreement. Once it has been recorded at the Courthouse, copies will be made available to the Town officers. The Fort Road Residents will speak against the Special Town Meeting warrant article 6 on retroactive dating of the Land Use Ordinance Article 5, Section 4.8 revision.
  4. WARRANT: None.
  5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
  6. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned at 6:20 p.m .

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