TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY
MAY 12, 2014
7:00 PM
A meeting of the Fort Kent Town Council convened at 7:01 pm. Present were Councilors John Bouchard, Anthony Gauvin, Priscilla Staples, Jacob Robichaud, and Peter Saucier. Members of the staff and public were Donald Guimond, Steve Pelletier, Tony Theriault, Cindy Bouley, Daniel Nicolas, Deborah Ottinger, Theresa White, Alice Blanchette, Irene Sirois, Peggy Moore, Don Lebel, Alice Letourneau, Judie Levasseur, Denise Baron, Paula Charette, Roland Charette, Levitt Plourde, Sandra Plourde, Rella Dubois, Omer Dubois, Scott Collins, Heather Smith, and Jen Kelley.
1. PUBLIC HEARING – PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE:
A Public Hearing concerning CDBG funding under the Public Infrastructure program for a water line extension on Pine Street was discussed. All comments received were in support of the application and overall project.
After completion of the Public Hearing a motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Robichaud to approve the resolution (See Appendix A) as it pertains to the CDBG Public Infrastructure grant application. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
2. PUBLIC HEARING – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
A Public Hearing concerning CDBG funding under the Economic Development program for assistance to Paula Charette for the development of a health clinic was discussed. All comments received were in support of the application and overall project.
After completion of the Public Hearing a motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Staples to approve the resolution (See Appendix B) as it pertains to the CDBG Economic Development grant application. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
3. MEETING MINUTES – 04-28-14:
A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Saucier to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2014 as submitted. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
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4. WARRANTS – 04-28-14
05-01-14
05-09-14:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded by Councilor Robichaud to approve the Warrants of April 28, May 01 and 09, 2014 as submitted. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
5. ATV TRAIL GRANT – RESOLUTION:
A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Robichaud to approve the Resolution (See Appendix C) as it pertains to the submission of the ATV Trail Grant application. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
6. GENERAL ASSISTANCE – REVIEW APRIL REPORT:
The Council reviewed the April General Assistance Report with no action taken
7. CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT – SEWER USER RATES $31,404.71:
A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Saucier to approve the Certificate of Commitment of Sewer User Rates in the amount of $31,404.71 for the period ending April 30, 2014. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
8. TAX ABATEMENT – THERIAULT 13,900 ($318.02):
A motion was made by Councilor Robichaud and seconded by Councilor Staples to approve the 2012 Tax Abatement for Brian Theriault in the amount of 13,900 ($318.02). Motion carried, with Councilors Bouchard, Staples, Robichaud, and Saucier in favor and Councilor Gauvin opposed.
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9. PUBLIC WORKS - EQUIPMENT:
A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Staples to approve an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 from the Public Works Capital/Equipment Reserve account for the acquisition of a patch trailer. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Saucier to solicit proposals for the lease/purchase of a replacement street sweeper. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
10. EDUCATION FUNDING - DISCUSSION:
The Council discussed the current funding situation as it pertains to the education budget. The consensus is that the current level of local taxation for Education Funding is unsustainable and will result in a negative impact to taxpayers and local economic development efforts.
Various options including potential withdrawal from the school district were reviewed. Representatives from the town of Winterville will be invited to the next Council meeting for discussion of their withdrawal efforts.
11. PERSONNEL – PUBLIC WORKS [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A)]:
A motion was made by Councilor Saucier and seconded by Councilor Staples to enter executive session to review the Public Works Personnel issue as per 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A). Motion carried, vote was unanimous. Entered executive session at 7:54 pm.
A motion was made by Councilor Saucier and seconded by Councilor Staples to exit executive session. Motion carried, vote was unanimous. Exited executive session at 7:59 pm.
Post executive session action. A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Staples to grant a step increase in the hourly wage to Justin Michaud effective May 16, 2014. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
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12. RLF STATUS REPORT [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C)]:
A motion was made by Councilor Saucier and seconded by Councilor Gauvin to enter executive session to receive a Status Report of the Revolving Loan Fund as per [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C)]. Motion carried, vote was unanimous. Entered executive session at 9:12 pm.
A motion was made by Councilor Gauvin and seconded by Councilor Saucier to exit executive session. Motion carried, vote was unanimous. Exited executive session at 9:20 pm.
Post executive session action. No action taken.
13. PAVING BID – REVIEW/AWARD:
Paving proposals were received from Robbie Morin Paving and Caron and Son Paving. A motion was made by Councilor Saucier and seconded by Councilor Robichaud to award the Paving Bid for 2014 to Robbie Morin Paving as per recommendation of the department head. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Councilor Saucier and seconded by Councilor Staples to
adjourn. Motion carried, vote was unanimous. The Council meeting adjourned at 9:22
pm.
FORT KENT TOWN COUNCIL
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Donald Guimond, Town Manager Dr John Bouchard, Chairman
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Dr Priscilla Staples
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Anthony Gauvin
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Jacob Robichaud
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Peter Saucier