TOWN
OF
COUNCIL
CHAMBER -
MONDAY,
MAY 14, 2007 AT 7:30 P.M.
1.
Roll Call
Present: Council Chair Geoff Gordon,
2.
Approval of minutes of April 9, 2007 and
May 7, 2007
Moved by
3.
Public Hearings
a. A Class I-A Hotel Malt, Spirituous & Vinous
Liquor License, Victualer’s License and Special Amusement Permit for Music,
Dancing & Entertainment for Best Western Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Drive.
Public hearing
a. opened at 7:31 p.m. Catherine Conlow
reported that the Best Western Black Bear Inn has been inspected by the Code
Enforcement Officer, Police Chief and Fire Inspector and has been found in
compliance with all state and local regulations. The staff is recommending approval of the
licenses.
Proponents: Tom Palmer, the Manager of the Black Bear
Inn, was present to answer questions.
Order
07-60 Order, approving a Class I-A
Hotel Malt, Spirituous & Vinous Liquor License, for Best Western Black Bear
Inn,
Moved by
Order
07-61 Order, approving a Victualer’s
License for Best Western Black Bear Inn,
Moved by
Order
07-62 Order, approving a Special
Amusement Permit for Music, Dancing & Entertainment for Best Western Black
Bear Inn,
Moved by
b. A
Class I Golf Club - Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License, Auxiliary
Liquor License for a structure between the 6th tee and the 14th green, an Auxiliary
Mobile Golf Cart License, Victualer’s
License and Special Amusement Permit for Music, Dancing & Entertainment for
Penobscot Valley Country Club, 366 Main Street.
Public hearing
b. opened at 7:34 p.m. Catherine Conlow
reported that the Penobscot Valley Country Club has been inspected by the Code
Enforcement Officer, Police Chief and Fire Inspector and has been found in
compliance with all state and local regulations. The staff is recommending approval of the
licenses. She noted that they have
applied for two auxiliary licenses.
Proponents: None.
Opponents: None. Public hearing b. closed at 7:36 p.m.
Order
07-63 Order, approving a Class I Golf
Club- Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for
Moved by
Order
07-64 Order, approving an Auxiliary
Liquor License for a structure between the 6th tee and the 14th green, and approving
an Auxiliary Mobile Golf Cart License for
Moved by
Catherine
Conlow explained that the Country Club holds a regular liquor license. The auxiliary licenses allow the Club to
provide beverages on the grounds.
Order
07-65 Order, approving a Victualer’s
License for
Moved by
Lianne Harris and seconded by
Order
07-66 Order, approving a Special
Amusement Permit for Music, Dancing & Entertainment for
Moved by
c. A
Class XI - Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License, Victualer’s License and
Special Amusement Permit for Music, Dancing & Entertainment for Woodman’s
Bar & Grill, 31 Main Street.
Public hearing
c. opened at 7:40 p.m. Catherine Conlow
reported that Woodman’s Bar & Grill has been inspected by the Code
Enforcement Officer, Police Chief and Fire Inspector and has been found in
compliance with all state and local regulations. The staff is recommending approval of the
licenses.
Proponents: Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s Bar &
Grill, stated the Old Town River Coalition will be offering a free TIPS training
program that he will send employees to so they can receive certification. He noted that he plans to continue to train
all new employees. Opponents: None.
Public hearing b. closed at 7:36 p.m.
Order
07-67 Order, approving a Class XI -
Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License, Victualer’s
License and Special Amusement Permit for Music, Dancing & Entertainment
for Woodman’s Bar & Grill, 31 Main Street.
Moved by Tom
Perry and seconded by
Order
07-68 Order, approving a Victualer’s
License for Woodman’s Bar & Grill,
Moved by
Lianne Harris and seconded by
Order
07-69 Order, approving a Special
Amusement Permit for Music, Dancing & Entertainment for Woodman’s Bar &
Grill,
Moved by
d. A
Class I – Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for
Public hearing
d. opened at 7:44 p.m. Catherine Conlow
reported that
Proponents: None.
Opponents: None. Public hearing d. closed at 7:45 p.m.
Order
07-70 Order, approving a Class I –
Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for
Moved by
e. To consider amendments to the Town of Orono
Ordinances, adding a new Chapter 13, Environment, Article III, Non-Stormwater
Discharge Ordinance.
Public hearing e. opened at 7:46
p.m. Planner
Order
07-71 Order, approving amendments to
the Town of Orono Ordinances, by adding a new Chapter 13, Environment, Article
III, Non-Stormwater Discharge Ordinance.
Moved by
4.
Acknowledgments by Council Members
Tom Spitz thanked residents for their
efforts in cleaning up their properties.
Lianne Harris thanked Ms. Conlow and the
staff for a well prepared budget. She
acknowledged
Tom Perry acknowleged John Robichaud’s 37
years of employment with the Town as the Code Enforcement Officer and wished
him well in his new endeavors.
5.
Unfinished Business - None
6. Consent
Agenda
Order 07-72 Order, setting the voting as 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the polling
place as the
Order
07-73 Order, approving the Town Clerk’s
appointment of Warden, Stan Borodko and Assistant Warden, Geoff Gordon for the
June 12th Special Referendum Election.
Order 07-74 Order, changing the hours that the
Registrar will accept registration of applicants who appear in person as
follows: On the last five business days
before the June 12th Special Referendum Election, from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. [MRSA 21A, Sec. 122.6A (2) and (8)].
Order
07-75 Order, appointing Cindy Dunton as
the Animal Control Officer.
Order
07-76 Order, appointing all Council
members to the standing Council committees with the following members serving
as chairpersons: Finance/Administration
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Order
07-77 Order, approving the following committee appointments/reappointments, as
recommended by the Community Development Committee:
Community Beautification
Committee: JoAnn Hall,
Trail Committee: David Thompson,
Order 07-78 Order, confirming the contract of Calvin Smith as Public Works Director for the Town of Orono, effective May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2009.
Order
07-79 Order, confirming the contract of
Order 07-80 Order, setting June 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. as
the date for a public hearing to discuss the 2007-2008 Municipal, School,
Capital, Hazmat and WPCF budgets.
Order 07-81 Order, setting June 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. as the date for a public
hearing for reviewing the Orono Village Center District Development Program.
Order 07-82 Order, setting June 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. as the date for the
public hearing on the estimating and assessing of assessments upon all lots or
property within the Village Center Tax District (Municipal District) and
establishing a tax rate for Fiscal Year 2008.
Order
07-83 Order, setting June 4, 2007, 7:00
p.m., as the date for a public hearing to consider a sewer rate increase for FY
2008.
Order
07-84 Order, setting June 11, 2007 at
7:30 p.m. as the date for a public hearing to consider amending the Town
Ordinances, Chapter 18 Land Use, Article VII Subdivision Review, Section
18-210, Table 7.4 Minimum Design Standards for Street, Travelway (pavement
width) on minor streets with curbs from 28’ to 24’.
Order 07-85 Order, setting June 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. as the date for a
public hearing to consider adding to the Town Ordinances, Chapter 8 Buildings
and Building Regulations, Article III Housing Code, Section 8-90 Heating
Facilities, (d) Construction and maintenance of solid fuel boilers. Solid fuel
boilers are prohibited from freestanding outdoor installation or installation
in a freestanding accessory structure. Solid fuel boilers must be installed
within the primary use structure to which they provide heat/hot water and be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, NFPA
211 (Chimney and Vents) and any other applicable building code requirements.
Order 07-86 Order,
committing a true list of sewerage service assessments to Wanda J.
Thomas,
Treasurer, in the amount of $107,921.52.
Moved by Terri Hutchinson and seconded by
7.
New Business
Ms. Conlow stated she would negotiate
with Mr. Musavi and bring the proposed easement to the Community Development
Committee for review before going to Council on June 11, 2007.
8.
Future Agenda Items/Items of Concern
Tom Perry asked about the status of the
FY05-06 audit review. Ms. Conlow stated
the Finance Committee meeting to review the FY05-06 Audit Report with Auditor
Rich Emerson is set for Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
Ms. Hutchinson supported the need for a
public forum for citizens to have the opportunity to speak on these
issues. She noted it needs to be well publicized
and focused. The Council discussed the
best way to go about getting public input/concerns and also answers from the
State Planning Office and DEP. Ms.
Hutchinson suggested hearing from the residents present before deciding how to
proceed.
9.
Public Petitions - None
10. Public
Comments
Nancy Bauer also thanked Council for
taking an interest in the solid waste concerns.
Meg Haskell spoke on the unsightly crack
in the head of the Civil War Monument in Webster Park. She urged the Council to take the statue down
and store it or fund the repairs needed.
She commented that in its current state, the statue is a sign of
disrespect.
Lianne Harris agreed with Ms.
Haskell. She explained that fundraising
for the repairs have been ongoing. Ms.
Conlow added that the Town does not have a place to store it safely and grant
money is currently being sought to fund the repairs.
Sam Hunting commented that although solid
waste is a long-term issue, he urged the Council to act soon to hold a public
information session.
Ms. Conlow asked Council for
clarification on how to proceed. She
suggested holding a public meeting to gather information/concerns and then have
the State Planning Office and DEP come to Orono to answer questions. Ms. Hutchinson noted there may need to be
several public sessions to gather input.
The Council agreed that the first step to
take is to hold a public forum the end of June, after the budget is adopted.
11. Adjournment
At 9:30 p.m.,
7-0.
Minutes are not verbatim. A tape-recorded version is available in the
Town Office.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy W. Ward
Administrative Assistant