CITY OF WATERVILLE
REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2013
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting Called to Order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: KAREN HECK, MAYOR
MIKE ROY, CITY MANAGER
COUNCILORS: CHARLES F. STUBBERT, JR., ZACKARY BICKFORD, ROSEMARY WINSLOW, ERIK THOMAS, KAREN RANCOURT-THOMAS
ABSENT: JOHN O’DONNELL, ELIZA MATHIAS
COMMUNITY NOTES
Councilor Rancourt-Thomas congratulated the Waterville High School footballs team for their undefeated record.
Mayor Heck acknowledged the work being done to create a food pantry by the George J. Mitchell School.
Mayor Heck announced that the Homeless Shelter has less than $11,000 left to raise to install an elevator. She noted that there are many children living with their families at the shelter.
PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming October 16, 2013 as Maine Drone Peace Walk Day
Mr. Mark Rohman of Bring Our War Dollars Home and Waterville Bridges for Peace accepted the proclamation and invited citizens to meet the walkers at the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m.
Ms. Paula Raymond, South End Neighborhood Association, announced that the Teen Center was in full swing has had 200 visits from 47 students in September. She added that SENA is working on the Green Street Park to install cameras and motion lights and to repaint the wall with the assistance of a local art teacher.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2013
RESOLUTION 167-2013 ROLL OF ACCOUNTS NO 20
Motion Made and Seconded for Approval of Consent Agenda
Approved: All in Favor (5-0)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 165-2013 AMENDMENT TO ZONING, ARTICLE 6, ADMINISTRATION (LENGTH OF TERMS)
Motion Made and Seconded to Read by Title Only
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Take the Third Reading by Title Only
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Councilors Voting Yes: Stubbert, Bickford, Winslow, Thomas, O’Donnell, Rancourt-Thomas
Councilors Voting No: None
Councilors Absent: O’Donnell, Mathias
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
ORDINANCE 166-2013 AMENDMENT TO ZONING, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2.1.1 (140 WESTERN AVENUE)
Motion Made and Seconded to Read by Title Only
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Take the Third Reading by Title Only
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Councilors Voting Yes: Stubbert, Bickford, Winslow, Thomas, O’Donnell, Rancourt-Thomas
Councilors Voting No: None
Councilors Absent: O’Donnell, Mathias
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 168-2013 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION CLERKS
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
RESOLUTION 169-2013 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A SECONDHAND LICENSE TO GLEN POUND, D/B/A PINE TREE CELLULAR
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
RESOLUTION 170-2013 ESTABLISHING HOURS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
RESOLUTION 171-2013 CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR DISPATCH SERVICES
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
RESOLUTION 172-2013 SUPPORT FOR A MUNICIPAL NATURAL GAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
RESOLUTION 173-2013 AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR CONTRACT FOR GROUNDWATER TESTING AND REPORTING FOR THE CLOSED WEBB ROAD LANDFILL
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt
Motion Made and Seconded to Amend to accept the bid of CED, Inc.
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
Motion Made and Seconded to Adopt As Amended
Vote: All in Favor (5-0)
MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Roy explained that the Solid Waste/Recycling Committee was interviewing two firms to help finalize an RFP regarding trash pick-up and recycling.
Roy announced a Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon. After several indicated that they could not attend, Roy agreed that it should be rescheduled.
The City Manager indicated that the Airport Committee met last Thursday and worked on a Strategic Plan, that equipment is arriving including the Tug, power unit, fuel truck and de-icer. Roy shared that the runway reconstruction is hoped to be funded and completed in one year.
Roy shared that the sale of the JAM building fell through. Due to the poor condition, he recommended that the building be demolished.
Roy indicated that revenues at the airport were trending upward.
The 470 Committee is still working with NE Steam Company regarding the 470.
Roy said that the city made a counter offer to CATV regarding the fees for services going forward.
Roy shared that a time capsule had been discovered during the stone work project being done at the Pine Grove Chapel. Contents included two newspapers from 1907, a fountain pen, a penny, and the original contract with Proctor & Bowie for construction of the chapel.
City Manager Roy indicated that the repaving project on Mayflower Hill Drive has included a bicycle lane, which requires no parking along the road. He indicated that Public Works had installed no parking signs all along Mayflower Hill Drive, without his knowledge or consent. Roy had indicated that several residents had expressed concern over the sign installation. Roy expressed his regret over the lack of communication to residents and members of the City Council.
Expressing concern over the bicycle lane restrictions to abutting property owners were Matt McGowan, Mary Violette and Jay Violette. Specifically, they were concerned about the lack of information and notice, potential parking tickets, and the loss of rights regarding on-street parking.
Several bicycling enthusiasts spoke in favor of the bicycle lane including Scott Workman, Peter Garrett, Claire Pruneki, Rafael Schneck, Jim Shipsky and Bill Basford.
After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the bicycle lane line and bicycle insignias can be painted, but that the parking restrictions will be lifted, which will still give the feeling that the city promotes clean transportation, but will fall short of the formal designation as a true bicycle lane. All present were agreeable to the compromise.
Motion Made and Seconded to Adjourn
Adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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City Clerk
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