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Budget Committee - Mar 04, 2010 Planning Board - Feb 10, 2010 Parking Committee - Feb 10, 2010 Historic Resources Committee - Feb 09, 2010 Harbor Committee - Feb 04, 2010 Parks & Recreation - Feb 03, 2010 Planning Board - Feb 03, 2010 Cemetery Association - Feb 03, 2010 Camden Select Board - Feb 02, 2010 Camden Conservation Commission - Jan 27, 2010 Cemetery Association - Jan 27, 2010 Opera House Committee - Jan 25, 2010 Community Economic Development Advisory Cmte - Jan 25, 2010 Energy Committee - Jan 21, 2010 Planning Board - Jan 20, 2010 Camden SelectBoard - Jan 19, 2010 Tax Increment Financing Stakeholder's Meeting - Jan 14, 2010 Historic Resources Committee - Jan 12, 2010 Energy Committee - Jan 11, 2010 Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting - Jan 11, 2010 Camden Harbor Committee - Jan 07, 2010 Planning Board - Jan 06, 2010 Parks and Recreation - Jan 06, 2010 Camden Select Board - Jan 05, 2010 Camden Conservation Commission - Dec 30, 2009 Energy Committee - Dec 21, 2009 Planning Board - Dec 16, 2009 Select Board Agenda - Dec 15, 2009 Community Economic Develpment Advisory Committee - Dec 14, 2009 Harbor Committee - Dec 10, 2009 Parks and Recreation Committee - Dec 09, 2009 Camden Housing Committee - Dec 04, 2009 Planning Board - Dec 02, 2009 Camden Select Board - Dec 01, 2009 Opera House Committee - Nov 24, 2009 Planning Board - Nov 18, 2009 Camden Select Board - Nov 17, 2009 Camden Rockport Pathways Committee - Nov 12, 2009 Historic Resources Committee - Nov 10, 2009 Harbor Committee - Nov 05, 2009 Planning Board - Nov 04, 2009 Select Board Meeting - Nov 03, 2009 Camden Select Board - Oct 27, 2009 Planning Board - Oct 21, 2009 Cemetery Association - Oct 21, 2009 Community Economic & Development Advisory Committee - Oct 19, 2009 Historic Resources Committee - Oct 13, 2009 Camden Rockport Pathways - Oct 08, 2009 Camden Rockport Pathways Committee - Oct 08, 2009 Planning Board - Oct 07, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee - Oct 07, 2009 Camden Select Board - Oct 06, 2009 Energy Committee - Oct 05, 2009 Energy Committee - Oct 05, 2009 Harbor Committee - Oct 05, 2009 Camden Housing Committee - Oct 02, 2009 Camden Conservation Commission - Sep 30, 2009 Community & Economic Development Advisory - Sep 28, 2009 Camden Select Board - Sep 15, 2009 Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee - Sep 14, 2009 Energy Committee - Sep 14, 2009 Historic Resources Committee - Sep 08, 2009 Camden Housing Committee - Sep 04, 2009 Planning Board - Sep 02, 2009 Select Board Meeting - Sep 01, 2009 Zoning Board of Appeals - Aug 27, 2009 Camden Conservation Commission - Aug 26, 2009 Planning Board - Aug 19, 2009 Camden Select Board - Aug 18, 2009 Camden Rockport Pathways - Aug 13, 2009 Background Information for: Budget Committee Mar 04, 2010 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Feb 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Parking Committee Feb 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM Public Safety Building Return to agenda: Background Information for: Historic Resources Committee Feb 09, 2010 at 4:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Harbor Committee Feb 04, 2010 at 7:30 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Parks & Recreation Feb 03, 2010 at 5:15 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Feb 03, 2010 at 5:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Cemetery Association Feb 03, 2010 at 4:00 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Feb 02, 2010 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room SELECT BOARD 1. Public input on non-agenda items. 2. Presentation on Tax Increment Financing proposals for a Downtown District and a Business Highway District; set date for public hearings and approve special town meeting warrant. Enclosed for the Boards review are several documents which outline the proposal for two TIF Districts. The originally discussed downtown District has been divided into two separate districts as a result of input from the State Department of Economic and Community Development, who ultimately reviews and approves TIF Districts. Note that the percentage of new value that is captured for TIF revenues differs in the two districts. The meeting presentation will review the criteria for both districts and explain the differing percentages. Also included for your review are draft public hearing notices and Town Meeting warrant. Action required: A motion to present both TIF proposals to the voters at public hearings on Tuesday February 23rd,beginning at 7 pm, immediately followed by a Special Town Meeting at 8 pm. 3. Approval of Appendix C to the existing Windjammer License Agreements for signage attached to the Town docks and ramp system as follows: a. Existing signage for the Angelique, the Mary Day, and the Lewis R. French. As Board members will recall, when the License Agreements were last renewed, language was added to reference an Appendix C which would detail the approved, existing signage on the Town docks and ramp system for these Windjammers. The Appendix C for all three agreements is included for the Boards review and approval. Action required: A motion to approve the Appendix C to the existing Windjammer License Agreements for the Angelique, the Lewis R. French, and the Mary Day. b. Request of Maine Windjammer Cruises for their National Landmark signage. Maine Windjammer Cruises has submitted a request for approval of their National Landmark sign board please see the enclosed letter of request and the proposed Appendix C for this signage. At the time of License renewal, the Board determined that this signage was not approved existing signage. Also enclosed for the Boards review is the proposed MWC Licensing Agreement Addendum with reference to the proposed new Appendix C. Action required: A motion to approved the signage request of Maine Windjammer Cruises and the associated License Agreement Addendum with Appendix C. 4. Approval of a Letter of Intent to apply for the State of Maine Community Development Block Grant for a 2010 Housing Assistance Grant. Please see the enclosed memo from Joanne Campbell for detail of their proposed CDBG application. Action required: A motion to support an application for a Community Development Block Grant for Lupine Terrace. 5. Consideration of appointments to the Parking, Traffic & Transportation Committee. There have been several vacancies on the town Parking Traffic and Transportation committee for some time now. As a result of a drive to recruit members, we anticipate there will be some Committee Interest Forms submitted for the Boards consideration. 6. Committee Reports 7. Managers Report WASTEWATER COMMISSIONERS: 8. Approval of the Certificate of Commitment for wastewater charges for the period of September 12, 2009 to January 12, 2010. This is the quarterly commitment of wastewater bills. Action required: a motion to approve the Certificate of Commitment for quarterly wastewater charges. 9. Approval of renewal applications for Master Drainlayers for 2010. Please see the enclosed applications for detail. All applications have been reviewed and approved by Ross Parker, Wastewater Superintendent. Action required: A motion to approve the Master Drainlayers License renewals for Mike Eaton, Bruce Dawson, Warren Curtis, Timothy Hall, George Haselton, and Richard Nash. Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Conservation Commission Jan 27, 2010 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Cemetery Association Jan 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Opera House Committee Jan 25, 2010 at 5:30 PM Tucker Room at the Camden Opera House Return to agenda: Background Information for: Community Economic Development Advisory Cmte Jan 25, 2010 at 5:30 PM Camden Area History Center Return to agenda: Background Information for: Energy Committee Jan 21, 2010 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Jan 20, 2010 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden SelectBoard Jan 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room 1. Public input on non-agenda items 2. Report from Dan Bookham, Executive Director of the CRL Chamber of Commerce regarding Camden Windjammer Festival plans for 2010 3. Consideration of request from Mid Maine Sports Car Club to block off parking spaces along Chestnut Street for a Vintage British car show on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 1 pm to 4 pm. James Lea would again like approval to block off parking spaces for the annual car show on Chestnut Street. Enclosed for the Boards review is correspondence from the Chestnut Street Baptist Church relative to Sunday morning activities on the Green and to restricted Chestnut St access. It would be important to not to approve street closings until after the Church services are over. Action required: a motion to approve the use of Chestnut St for the annual car show and to approve the closing of (a certain section) of parking spaces during the hours of _____ and____. 4. Approval of the request to close Atlantic Avenue on January 30th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for the annual Winterfest in the Camden Amphitheatre. Please see the letter from Dave Jackson relative to this annual request. Action required: a motion to approve the closing of Atlantic Avenue to traffic on January 30th between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm for the annual Winterfest. 5. Presentation from Citizens for Value in Education: Please see the enclosed information on education costs. Action required: Presentation only. 6. Review of credit card survey results and possible vote to accept credit cards at the Finance Office: As part of the Boards consideration to accept credit cards in the Finance Office, we were asked to conduct a short survey of citizen interest. Enclosed for consideration are those survey results. Also enclosed is information on an option for on-line vehicle registration renewal through the States Rapid Renewal Service. Action required: 7. Review of Draft 2010 Capital Improvement Plans: Enclosed for review and discussion are the draft 2010 Capital Improvement Plans. The boards input will help set priorities as we develop the FY11 budget. Action required: Discussion only. 8. Continued discussion of long term strategic goals for the town: this is a continuance of the review and discussion that began at the last meeting. Please be sure to bring your copy of the materials with you. 9. Committee Reports 10. Managers Report a. Special town meeting date for the Tax Incrementing Financing District proposal Return to agenda: Background Information for: Tax Increment Financing Stakeholder's Meeting Jan 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Historic Resources Committee Jan 12, 2010 at 4:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Energy Committee Jan 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM Tucker Room at the Camden Opera House Return to agenda: Background Information for: Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Jan 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Harbor Committee Jan 07, 2010 at 7:30 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Jan 06, 2010 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Parks and Recreation Jan 06, 2010 at 5:15 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Jan 05, 2010 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room 1. Public input on non-agenda items. 2. Approval of minutes of December 1, 2009 and December 15, 2009. 3. Consideration of citizen request for a proposal for No Idling Policy for Camden, ME. Jean Morrison and Tom Hopps have submitted the enclosed proposal for a no idling policy in Camden. For reference I have also included the Towns Anti-Idling Policy dated 8/13/08. Action required: 4. Consideration of appointment to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Please see enclosed committee interest form. Action required: a motion to appoint Duncan Matlack to the Parks and Recreation Committee. 5. Consideration of the following applications for renewal victualer licenses: The Fire Department has completed Life Safety Inspections and approved both applications. a. Bruce Anderson, d/b/a Norumbega at 63 High Street b. Maine Stay, LLC d/b/a Maine Stay Inn at 22 High Street Action required: a motion to approve the renewal Victualers Licenses as requested. 6. Public Hearings on the following liquor license applications: Please see the renewal applications for detail. All have been reviewed and approved by the Police Chief. a. Application of Stuart Smith, d/b/a Lord Camden Inn at 24 Main Street for a Class III Vinous Liquor License. b. Application of North Winds, Inc., d/b/a The Waterfront Restaurant at 40 Bay View Street for a Class I Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor License. c. Application of Norumbega, LLC at 63 High Street for a Class III Vinous and Class IV Malt Liquor License. Action required: a motion to approve the renewal of the licenses as requested in a., b., and c. above. 7. Discussion of long term strategic goals for the town. I have compiled the Boards individual thoughts regarding long term goals for further discussion and prioritization. Also enclosed for reference is an excerpt from the Comprehensive Plan that includes action recommendations. Action required: a discussion to help prioritize long term goals and develop strategies for implementation. 8. Discussion of FY11 Budget Goals and approval of the FY11 COLA for Town employees. I am currently working with Department Heads on the development of the FY11 Budget proposal. It is always helpful if the Board provides some guidance on their overall goal for this years budget. To help with your discussion, I have enclosed the calculation for the municipal net tax commitment limitation for next year It has also been helpful for the Board to approve a COLA at this time so that payroll calculations can be built into the budget proposal. Action required: a motion to set an overall budget goal and to approve a 7/1/10 COLA of _____%. 9. Committee Reports 10. Managers Report a. January 14 TIF meeting. Tentatively, the TIF Workgroup has scheduled an informational stakeholders meeting for January 14th at 7 pm. Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Conservation Commission Dec 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Energy Committee Dec 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Dec 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Select Board Agenda Dec 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room TO: Camden Select Board FROM: Roberta Smith, Town Manager RE: Agenda Notes for December 15, 2009 Washington Street Conference Room DATE: December 10, 2009 BOARD OF ASSESSORS: 6:00 p.m. 1. Work session with Assessors Agent to review a property abatement CAMDEN SELECT BOARD: 7:00 p.m. 1. Public input on non-agenda items. 2. Approval of Minutes from November 3, 2009 and November 17, 2009 3. Consideration of An Economic Vision for Camden as developed by the Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee: As part of their on-going efforts to meet the directive of their committee assignment, CEDAC has developed the enclosed vision for the Boards consideration. Please review the enclosed vision document along with the cover memo from Martin Cates, Chairman of CEDAC. Action required: A motion to approve An Economic Vision for Camden as a guideline for CEDAC. 4. Approval of the next phase of Architectural Services with Stephen Blatt Architects for the Ragged Mountain Redevelopment Project. As you will recall, when the Board approved the contract for Architectural and professional services with Stephen Blatt Architects, the scope of work was limited to the conceptual first phase and the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area Foundation covered the cost. The project is now ready to move into the Design Development Phase which will carry the project forward through the fundraising phase. The cost of this additional work is $82,000. Enclosed is a letter from the Foundation which confirms their financial support of the entire $82,000. Action required: A motion to authorize the Design Development Phase of the contract with Stephen Blatt Architects and to accept the donation from the RMRA Foundation to cover the cost. 5. Consideration of 2009 Commercial Fisherman Dock Applications. Enclosed for the Boards review are the Fisherman Dock Applications for the 2010 season. Included is a cover sheet which lists each applicant along with the recommendation by the Harbor Committee for approval. Action required: A motion to approve the eight 2010 Commercial Fisherman applications as listed. 6. Consideration of 2009 Daysailer Applications and Daysailer Schedule. Enclosed for the Boards review are the Daysailer Applications for the 2010 season. Included is a cover sheet which lists each applicant along with the recommendation by the Harbor Committee for approval. Action required: A motion to approve the five 2010 Daysailer applications as listed. 7. Approval of the 2010 Harbor Rate Schedule. The Harbor Committee recommends no increase in the Harbor Fee schedule for 2010. Action required: A motion to set the 2010 Harbor rates at the 2009 rate level. 8. Consideration of appointments to Town Committees: Please see the enclosed interest form and email for detail of the following. a. Parks & Recreation Committee b. Camden Conservation Commission c. Community Economic Development Advisory Committee Action required: a. A motion to appoint Alternate Brian Robinson to fill the full member vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Committee. b. A motion to appoint Barrie Keegan to the Conservation Committee. 9. Approval of application of Joseph Schiavone, d/b/a Joes Taxi located in Owls Head for a Taxicab Business License. Please see the renewal application for detail. The renewal has been reviewed and approved by the Police Department. Action required: A motion to approve the renewal Taxicab Business License for Joes Taxi. 10. Approval of application of Edward Reed, driving for Schooner Bay Limo & Taxi, for a Taxicab Operators License. Please see the enclosed renewal application for detail. The renewal has been reviewed and approved by the Police Department. 11. Committee Reports 12. Managers Report 13. Executive Session: 1 MRSA Section 405(6)(D) Return to agenda: Background Information for: Community Economic Develpment Advisory Committee Dec 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Harbor Committee Dec 10, 2009 at 7:30 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Parks and Recreation Committee Dec 09, 2009 at 5:15 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Housing Committee Dec 04, 2009 at 8:00 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Dec 02, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Dec 01, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room 1. Public input on non-agenda items 2. Approval of Minutes from October 27, 2009. 3. Discussion regarding acceptance of credit cards: Research continues on the possibility of accepting credit cards at the front counter for payment of real estate taxes, excise taxes, registrations, fees etc. Please see the enclosed memo from Finance Director, Carol Sue Greenleaf, relative to the latest in terms of legislation, software, and associated costs of credit card payments. There may be supplemental information available the first of the week for your review. Action required: 4. Consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding with Maine Coast Community Wind for a Study of Organizational Form for a Community Wind Project on Ragged Mountain: Attorney Kelly has drafted a Memorandum of Understanding to take the place of the proposal you saw last meeting from Maine coast community Wind. We are awaiting a response from MCCW and will then provide copies for the board. Action required: 5. Appointment of one alternate to serve on the Gateway 1 Interim Implementation Steering Committee: Please see the enclosed Committee Interest Form from James Kierstead. Action required: A motion to appoint James Kierstead as an alternate member to serve on the Gateway 1 Interim Implementation Steering Committee. 6. Approval of revised committee policy statement for the Parks and Recreation Committee: Enclosed for the Boards review is an updated Parks & Recreation Committee directive that has been developed by the committee. For reference enclosed is a copy of the current Parks & Recreation Committee directive. Action required: A motion to approve the revised Parks and Recreation Committee directive. 7. Approval of application from Camden Harbor Inn at 83 Bay View Street for a Hotel Mini Bar: This is a new law that went into effect on September 12, 2009 that allows hotels to have mini bars in their rooms. Department of Public Safety indicates they do not require a public hearing because this is an additional license that goes along with their on-premise liquor license. Action required: A motion to approve the application of Camden Harbor Inn at 83 Bay View Street for a Hotel Mini Bar. 8. Consideration of application from Aimee Moffitt for use of the Village Green on December 12, 2009 from 4 pm 6pm for a 350.org climate change candlelight vigil. See enclosed application for further detail. Action required: A motion to approve or not approve the request. 9. Consideration of the Municipal Review Committee, Inc. (PERC) ballot for the election of a director to serve on the MRC Board of Directors: Please see the MRC ballot and candidate profiles. Action required: A motion to submit a vote for _________________to serve on the MRC. 10. Approval of the 2010 Select Board Meeting Schedule: Enclosed for the Boards approval is the proposed 2010 meeting schedule. Action required: A motion to approve the 2010 Meeting Schedule. 11. Committee Reports 12. Managers Report a. Midcoast Solid Waste Corporation Strategic Plan: An excerpt for the newly released Strategic Plan is enclosed for the Boards review. The full document is available at the office. The MCSW Board will be meeting on December 3rd at 7 pm in Rockport to discuss implementation of the plan. Return to agenda: Background Information for: Opera House Committee Nov 24, 2009 at 5:30 PM Tucker Room at the Camden Opera House Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Nov 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Nov 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM Camden Area History Center TO: Camden Select Board FROM: Roberta Smith, Town Manager RE: Agenda Notes for November 17, 2009 Washington Street Conference Room DATE: November 12, 2009 1. Public input on non-agenda items 2. Consideration of the proposal from Maine Coast Community Wind for a Study of Organizational Form for a Community Wind Project on Ragged Mountain, and designation of $5,000 from the FY10 Contingency Funds to cover the cost of the study: The Camden Energy Committee has recommended approval of the enclosed proposal from Maine Coast Community Wind and is requesting the Board approve funding from the Towns FY10 Contingency Fund. In summary, the purpose of the proposal is to provide some analysis and recommendations on how to move forward. Jeff Lewis, Chair of the Energy Committee, and George Baker, Vice President of Maine Coast Community Wind at the Island Institute, will both attend the Board meeting to discuss the Committees work to date and the proposal with MCCW. Action required: A motion to approve the Proposal with Maine Coast community Wind and to designate FY10 Contingency funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover the cost. 3. Acceptance of the Quitclaim Deed with Covenant from Camden Affordable Housing Organization for Lupine Terrace, in accordance with the November 3, 2009 Special Town Meeting voter approval: This is a follow-up item from the November 3rd elections. Action required: A motion to accept the Quitclaim Deed with covenant from Camden Affordable Housing Organization for Lupine Terrace, in accordance with the November 3, 2009 Special Town Meeting voter approval. 4. Approval of application of Mainely Bartenders for an off-premises liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages for a concert at the Camden Opera House on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. This event is in conjunction with a Camden Opera House sponsored event, The Flatlanders. Action required: A motion to approve the off-premises liquor license as requested. 5. Committee Reports 6. Managers Report a. Willow St Project b. Megunticook Lake Boat Ramps 7. Executive Session a. Union negotiations 1 MRSA Section 405(6)D b. Personnel 1 MRSA Section 405(6)A Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Rockport Pathways Committee Nov 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM Rockport Town Office Return to agenda: Background Information for: Historic Resources Committee Nov 10, 2009 at 4:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Harbor Committee Nov 05, 2009 at 7:30 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Nov 04, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Select Board Meeting Nov 03, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room TO: Camden Select Board FROM: Roberta Smith, Town Manager RE: Agenda Notes for November 3, 2009 Washington Street Conference Room DATE: October 29, 2009 BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1. Consideration of an abatement for personal property taxes in the amount of $197.10 for the year 2009-2010 that were billed in error. $197.10 was billed in error to McMahons Knox Grille. Action required: A motion to approve the abatement of $197.10 billed to McMahons Knox Mill for the 2009-2010 year. SELECT BOARD 1. Public Input on non-agenda items. 2. Appointment of one representative and one alternate to serve on the Gateway 1 Interim Implementation Steering Committee. The Board approved the Start-up agreement for the implementation of the Gateway 1 corridor Action Plan at the last meeting. One of the provisions of that agreement is the appointment of one representative and one alternate to a Gateway 1 Interim Implementation Steering committee. Action required: A motion to appoint Camdens representatives or a motion to table the appointments until next meeting pending receipt of citizen interest forms. 3. Consideration of the request of the Business Park Planning Group to designate $16,900 from the Economic Development Reserve Account for a survey and wetland delineation of the town-owned property off Sagamore Farm Road. Please see the enclosed memo from Peter Gross which details the request of the Business Park Planning Group. Members of CEDAC recently voted to recommend the Board approve the request. Once the directional signs are paid for, there will be approximately $12,000 in the reserve account. In addition, the monthly income into the account is $1,200. If this request is approved, there would be approximately $5,900 balance in the reserve account at 6/30/09, assuming no other expenditures. Please also see the notes and proposal for number 4 below. 4. Consideration of the proposal from Eaton Peabody Consulting Group for assistance with the development of a Tax Increment Financing district. As a follow-up to our discussions about the consideration of a TIF district in Camden, the TIF Workgroup will be recommending a Professional Services agreement with Eaton Peabody Consulting Group. The proposed Agreement will be forwarded to the Board after Thursdays Workgroup meeting with Mathew Eddy of Eaton Peabody. The purpose of the professional services will be to provide planning and financial recommendations for TIF program options and boundaries, financial implications, public presentation, and the TIF application. Costs of these services can be reimbursed from resulting TIF revenues or can be covered with existing resources, such as the Economic Development Reserve. I recommend the Board consider a combination of revenue sources. Action required: A motion to approve the TIF Professional Services Agreement with Eaton Peabody Consulting Services for a cost not to exceed $22,000, and to designate funds from ____________________ to cover the cost. 5. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for a Recreational Trails Program Grant. Please see the enclosed memo from Jeff Kuller for detail. Action required: A motion to authorize Jeff Kuller to submit an application for a grant from the Maine Recreational Trails Program in the amount of $35,000. 6. Consideration of the request to withdraw approximately $2,834 from the Snow Bowl Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of Snowmaking Water Metering equipment. Please see the enclosed memo from Jeff Kuller for detail. There is currently $54,834 available in Snow Bowl Reserve funds. Action required: A motion to approve the withdrawal of up to $2,834 from the Snow Bowl Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of snowmaking Water Metering equipment. 7. Consideration of the application of Brian C. Hill, Linz LLC, d/b/a Francine Bistro at 55 Chestnut Street for a Victualers License. The application has been reviewed and approved by the Codes Officer and a satisfactory Life Safety inspection has been completed by the fire Department. Action required: A motion to approve the renewal Victualers License for Brian C. Hill, Linz LLC, d/b/a Francine Bistro at 55 Chestnut Street. 8. Committee Reports 9. Managers Report WASTEWATER COMMISSIONERS 1. Approval of the quarterly Certificate of Commitment of Sewer User Rates in the amount of $211,514.07. This commitment covers the period 7/12/09 to 9/12/09. Action required: A motion to approve the Certificate of Commitment for wastewater charges. Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Oct 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room TO: Camden Select Board FROM: Roberta Smith, Town Manager RE: Agenda Notes for October 27, 2009 Washington Street Conference Room DATE: October 22, 2009 BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1. Consideration of abatements for real estate and personal property taxes for the year 2009-2010. Please see the enclosed memo and documentation from John Doan for detail. Action required: A motion to approve real estate and personal property tax abatements for 2009-2010 totaling $34,273.36, as recommended by Assessors Agent John Doan. 2. Consideration of supplemental tax requests for real estate accounts for the tax year 2009-2010. Please see the enclosed memo and documentation from John Doan for detail. Action required: A motion to approve supplemental tax request for real estate and personal property for 2009-2010 totaling $33,017.08, as recommended by Assessors Agent John Doan. SELECT BOARD 1. Public Input on non-agenda items. 2. Approval of Board Minutes from October 6, 2009. 3. Review of the Gateway 1 Action Plan and consideration of the Gateway 1 Corridor Coalition Agreement. This is a follow-up discussion of the previous presentation of the Gateway 1 Action Plan. CEDAC has recommended that the Select Board approve the Start-up Agreement for the implementation of the Gateway 1 Corridor Action Plan; the Planning Board does not recommend approval. Please see the enclosed memos from both groups. Action required: A motion to approve the Start-up Agreement for the Implementation of the Gateway 1 Corridor Action Plan in the Route 1 Corridor from Brunswick to Stockton Springs. 4. Midcoast Solid Waste Corporation update on Stormwater Management and Odor Control. Enclosed for the Boards information is an update from Jim Guerra, Manager of MCSWC, on the Landfill re-grade and cover, stormwater management, and odor control projects. Action required: None required. 5. Consideration of the request of the Business Park Planning Group to designate $16,900 from the Economic Development Reserve Account for a survey and wetland delineation of the town-owned property off Sagamore Farm Road. Please see the enclosed memo from Peter Gross which details the request of the Business Park Planning Group. Members of CEDAC recently voted to recommend the Board approve the request. Once the directional signs are paid for, there will be approximately $12,000 in the reserve account. In addition, the monthly income into the account is $1,200. If this request is approved, there would be approximately $5,900 balance in the reserve account at 6/30/09, assuming no other expenditures. Action required: A motion to approve the withdrawal of up to $16,900 from the Economic Development Reserve Fund for survey and wetland delineation work on the Town-owned Sagamore Farm Road property. 6. Discussion on the removal of the fence on the Tannery Property. CEDAC was asked to make a recommendation on the possible removal of the fence around the Tannery site. Please see the enclosed memo from Martin Cates, Chair of CEDAC, that recommends the fence remain in place. Action required: None required. 7. Consideration of the request to donate the old float and ramp from the Route 52 Boat Ramp to Megunticook Rowing Inc. Residue of the Route 52 boat ramp project is the old float and ramp system. Please see the enclosed correspondence from Megunticook Rowing which outlines their vision of obtaining and installing the float system for their activities at Barretts Cove. Action required: A motion to donate the surplus ramp/float system to Megunticook rowing. 8. Confirmation of the financing for the Fire Departments utility truck with Gorham Leasing. Final pricing for the Fire Departments utility truck and equipment is $53,663. Enclosed for the Boards confirmation are the lease purchase documents with Gorham Leasing. The vehicle will be paid for over four years, with an initial payment of $15,700. Action required: A motion to confirm the lease purchase agreement for the Fire Departments utility truck with Gorham Leasing. 9. Acceptance of the following donations: a. Playground equip from the Town of Rockport from the old Rockport elementary School. Please see the memo from Jeff Kuller relative to this donation. b. $100 from Elinor Klivans for the towns fuel and utility assistance fund c. $500 from Johnsons Arboriculture for the towns fuel and utility assistance fund d. $1800 from Coastal Mountains Land Trust in recognition of municipal services offered e. $274 from St. Thomas Parish for the towns fuel and utility assistance fund f. $100 form Maine Coast Heritage Trust in recognition of municipal services offered g. Contributed services valued at $260 from Johnsons Arboriculture for pruning and maintenance of the Crimson King maple tree at the Mechanic Street parking lot h. $350 from the First Church of Christ in recognition of municipal services offered i. $520 from Downeast Energy for the towns fuel and utility assistance fund j. $180 from Carole Lerner to the Cemetery Gate Signs fund Action required: A motion to accept the above donations with gratitude. 10. Acceptance of the following committee resignations: a. Barbara Goos from the Parks and Recreation Committee b. Jane Self from the Camden Rockport Pathways Committee Action required: A motion to accept the resignations with thanks for the time they have served. 11. Confirmation of appointment of John Fitzgerald to the Camden Public Library Board of Trustees. Enclosed for the Boards information is the letter of appointment and a current list of members of the Board of Trustees. Action required: A motion to confirm the appointment of John Fitzgerald to the Board of Trustees of the Camden Public Library. 12. Award of Camdens Boston Post Cane to Carrie Knight. Carrie Knight of 21 Harden Avenue, born June 9, 1908 has lived in Camden approximately 81 years. Action required: A motion to award Camdens Boston Post Cane to Carrie Knight. 13. Public Hearing regarding the adoption of Appendixes A, B, C of the General Assistance Ordinance for 2009-2010. Enclosed for consideration are the annual updates to the town General Assistance Ordinance, as prepared by the Maine Municipal Association. Action required: A motion to adopt the 2009-2010 Appendixes A, B, and C of the General Assistance Ordinance. 14. Committee Reports 15. Managers Report a. Projects report 16. Executive Session a. Poverty abatement 1 MRSA Section 405(6)F b. Union negotiations 1 MRSA Section 405(6)D Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Oct 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM Public Safety Building Return to agenda: Background Information for: Cemetery Association Oct 21, 2009 at 4:00 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Community Economic & Development Advisory Committee Oct 19, 2009 at 5:30 PM Camden Snow Bowl Return to agenda: Background Information for: Historic Resources Committee Oct 13, 2009 at 4:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Rockport Pathways Oct 08, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Rockport Pathways Committee Oct 08, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Oct 07, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Parks & Recreation Committee Oct 07, 2009 at 5:15 PM Codes and Assessing Meeting Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Oct 06, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room 1. Public Input on non-agenda items. 2. Approval of Board Minutes from September 1, 2009 and September 15, 2009 3. Consideration of the request to proclaim October 24, 2009 as Climate Action Day in Camden. Please refer to the enclosed letter and email from Patrisha McLean for detail of the planned activities for October 24th. Action required: A motion to proclaim October 24, 2009 as Climate Action Day in Camden. 4. Approval of the Camden Civic Theatre Renewal Contracts. The enclosed Camden Civic Theatre Rental and Light Lease contracts are for a one year period. There are no significant changes in the terms of the agreements. Please see the cover memo from Kerry Hadley, Opera House Manager, for further detail. Action required: A motion to approve the renewal contract and Light Lease Agreement with Camden Civic Theatre. 5. Bid Award: Please see the enclosed memos from Ross Parker relative both of the following projects. a. Wastewater Shop Furnace Replacement Action required: A motion to award the bid for the furnace replacement to Four Seasons Plumbing and Heating, Inc. in the amount of $8,477.50. b. Wastewater Storage Building Roof Replacement Action required: A motion to award the bid for the roof replacement to G & E Roofing for $42,900 and to purchase the 15 year manufactures warranty for an additional $848.00, , with funding for the total project cost of $43,748.00 to come from the current year budget and the Treatment Plant Equipment Reserve Fund. 6. Discussion concerning number of complaints filed with the Camden Police Department regarding excessive noise at Cuzzys Restaurant at 16 Bay View Street. Enclosed are copies of the current Liquor and special amusement licenses for Cyzzys, along with complaints that have been filed. Action required: 7. Continued discussion regarding a citizens request for an ordinance which prohibits open burning of leaves, brush, and other yard waste in the deeply populated village area. Copies of information on Open Burning regulations that the Board requested at the last meeting are enclosed for your review. Action required: 8. Approval of application of Mainely Bartenders for an off-premises liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages for Maine Literary Festival at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Please see the enclosed application for detail. Action required: A motion to approve the off-premise liquor license for Mainely Bartenders. 9. Public Hearings on the following: All applications have been reviewed and approved by the Police Chief. There have not been any incidents reported to the Police Department in the past 12 months involving Francines Bistro or the Camden Windward House. The Shack is a new business. a. Application of Brian Hill, d/b/a Francines Bistro at 55 Chestnut Street for a Class I Malt, Spirituous, and Vinous liquor license. b. Application of Perceid Corporation, d/b/a Camden Windward House at 6 High Street for a Class IV Malt liquor license. c. Application of Richard McLaughlin, d/b/a The Shack at 31 Elm Street for a Class III Vinous and Class IV Malt liquor license. Action required: A motion to approve the above liquor licenses. 10. Consideration of the application of Richard McLaughlin, d/b/a The Shack at 31 Elm Street for victualer license. Please see the enclosed application for detail on this new business. We anticipate that inspections will be completed the first of the week prior to the Select Board meeting. Action required: A motion to approve the victualer license for The Shack (contingent upon completion and sign-offs of all inspections). 11. Approval of the Certificate of Commitment for unpaid wastewater charges. This item was tabled at the last meeting pending a discussion on whether or not to charge interest on past due accounts. Enclosed are copies of past minutes and memos regarding the process and an earlier boards decision not to charge interest on wastewater liens. Action required: A motion to approve the Certificate of Commitment for unpaid FY09 wastewater charges. 12. Planning Board report on the Moratorium. Please see the enclosed memo report from Chris MacLean, Chair of the Camden Planning Board. 13. Acceptance of resignation from Key Stage from the Parking, Traffic & Transportation Committee and the Historic Resources Committee. Dr. Stage has found it necessary to resign his committee appointments as he will be away for an extended period of time and unable to participate. Action required: A motion to accept the resignations with thanks for the time he has served. 14. Approval of the lease purchase financing for the Fire Departments utility Truck with Gorham Leasing. 15. Committee Reports 16. Managers Report a. Camden Windjammer Festival Post-Event Report from Chamber of Commerce : Thanks and congratulations to all involved! b. Grant Application for Seabright Hydroelectric Facility: We submitted an application to the Public Utilities Commission for a Demonstration Project grant under the Renewable Resources Fund. The application was for improvements at Sebright Hydro. c. Report on the Megunticook Lake Route 52 Boat Ramp bid award. The bid for the boat ramp improvements has been awarded to George Hall & Son. The project will begin shortly, depending on lake level conditions. d. Monthly Financial Report Return to agenda: Background Information for: Energy Committee Oct 05, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Energy Committee Oct 05, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Harbor Committee Oct 05, 2009 at 7:30 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Housing Committee Oct 02, 2009 at 8:00 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Conservation Commission Sep 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM Tucker Room at the Camden Opera House Return to agenda: Background Information for: Community & Economic Development Advisory Sep 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Sep 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room TO: Camden Select Board FROM: Roberta Smith, Town Manager RE: Agenda Notes for September 15, 2009 Washington Street Conference Room DATE: September 10, 2009 1. Public input on non-agenda items 2. Approval of Select Board Minutes from August 18, 2009 3. Approval to place the Lupine Terrace road acceptance issue on the November 3, 2009 Special Town Meeting Warrant. At the last meeting the Board asked that the concern raised regarding road drainage be reviewed again. That review has been completed; please see the enclosed memo from Rick Seibel, Road Commissioner. Also included is a copy of the recommendation of the Camden Housing committee. Action required: A motion to include this article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 3, 2009. 4. Presentation of a Gateway 1 Action Plan and Gateway 1 Corridor Coalition Agreement. The Gateway 1 Corridor Coalition is a proposed regional planning entity that will be open to the 20 towns along the Route 1 corridor from Brunswick to Stockton Springs. Its purpose is to support implementation of the Gateway 1 Action Plan, a citizen-developed plan that recognizes the link between land use and transportation needs. Action required: A motion to review the proposed Plan and Agreement with the Planning Board and to place approval of the Agreement on the Select Board agenda in October. 5. Consideration of a citizens request for an ordinance which prohibits open burning of leaves, brush, and other yard waste in the deeply populated village area. Please see the enclosed letter of request from Kenneth & Carol Fisher. Action required: 6. Consideration of request of the Chamber of Commerce to use the Village Green on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Please see application for detail. Action required: a motion to approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce to use the Village Green on Sunday, October 4, 2009. 7. Approval of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on November 3, 2009. Enclosed is the draft Warrant for review and approval. Action required: A motion to approve the Warrant as drafted. 8. Confirmation of the appointment of Peter Gross as Election Warden for the November 3, 2009 State Referendum Election and Special Town Meeting. Action required: A motion to confirm the Town Clerks appointment of Peter Gross as Election Warden for November 3, 2009. 9. Consideration of setting the Registrars office hours for the upcoming November 3, 2009 State Referendum Election and Special Town Meeting as the Clerks regular business hours of 8am 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Action required: A motion to approve the Registrars office hours for the November 3rd election as requested. 10. Public Hearing on the following applications: Please see the enclosed applications for detail and a report from the Police Chief on incidents at this business over the past year. a. Application of Peter Masin-Peters and Mark Senders, d/b/a Peter Otts Restaurant at 16 Bay View Street for a Class I Malt, Spirituous, and Vinous liquor license b. Application of Peter Masin-Peters and Mark Senders, d/b/a Peter Otts Restaurant at 16 Bay View Street for a Special Amusement Permit. Action required: A motion to approve the Liquor License and Special Amusement Permit renewals for Peter Otts Restaurant. 11. Consideration of the following applications for victualer and lodging license renewals: Victualers License applications are available at the Town Office for review. a. Peter Otts at 16 Bay View Street for victualer license b. Elm Street Grill at 115 Elm Street for a victualer license c. Camden Windward House at 6 High Street for a victualer and lodging license d. The Inn at Camden Place at 14 Tannery Lane for a victualer license. Action required: A motion to approve the license renewals a, b, c, and d. 12. Decision to rent or lease any of the commercial passenger vessel float space or berthing slips and fishermans floats for the upcoming year. Enclosed for reference is an excerpt from the Harbor Ordinance. This is an annual decision. If approved, a notice of the decision will be published by October 15th. Action required: A motion to lease commercial passenger space and fishermans floats for 2010. 13. Approval of the Certificate of Commitment for unpaid wastewater charges. This is an annual request to approve the commitment of unpaid sewer charges from the FY09 fiscal year. Action required: A motion to approve the Certificate of Commitment for unpaid FY09 wastewater charges. 14. Committee Reports Return to agenda: Background Information for: Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee Sep 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM Tucker Room at the Camden Opera House Return to agenda: Background Information for: Energy Committee Sep 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Historic Resources Committee Sep 08, 2009 at 4:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Housing Committee Sep 04, 2009 at 8:00 AM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Sep 02, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Select Board Meeting Sep 01, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room TO: Camden Select Board FROM: Roberta Smith, Town Manager RE: Agenda Notes for September 1, 2009 Washington Street Conference Room DATE: August 27, 2009 BOARD OF ASSESSORS: 1. Consideration of the following documents to establish the annual tax commitment: Municipal Tax Rate Calculation Form, Certificate of Assessment to Municipal Treasurer, Assessors Certification of Assessment, and the County Assessors Return. Please see the enclosed documents for further detail. We have prepared the tax rate forms based on the FY10 approved budgets and based on the April 1, 2009 assessment information. The one area for the Board to consider is the appropriate level of Overlay needed to cover us for the year. Given the economic conditions, the Board may want to plan on a higher level of overlay than in some years. I have enclosed a spreadsheet which shows different rates along with a sample tax impacts. Action required: A motion to approve the FY10 tax rate of ______ and to approve the associated tax documents. SELECT BOARD: 1. Public input on on-agenda items 2. Approval of Board minutes from July 21, 2009 and August 4, 2009. 3. Public Hearing on proposed amendments to meet the State of Maine Guidelines for Municipal Shoreland Zoning Ordinances. The amendments would apply to the following Zoning Ordinance Articles: II, III, VI, VIII, X and XV. Please see the enclosed information from the Planning Board. Action required: A motion to include this article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 3, 2009. 4. Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Camden Zoning Ordinance, Article XI, Signs, Sections 2-4, 8, 9, 11 and 12. Please see the enclosed information from the Planning Board. Action required: A motion to include this article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 3, 2009. 5. Public Hearing on a proposed warrant article for approval of acceptance of road, public improvements, and drainage easements from Camden Affordable Housing Organization for the Lupine Terrace Subdivision. Please see the enclosed information from the Planning Board. Action required: A motion to include this article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 3, 2009. 6. Consideration of corrosion repair work on the ladder truck and approval of the withdrawal of funds to cover the repair work from the Fire Equipment Reserve Account. Please see the enclosed memo from Chief Farley and the repair quote from Northeast Emergency Apparatus. The repair estimate is $22,206 and the June 30, 2009 balance in the Fire Equipment Reserve account is $94,703. Action required: A motion to approve the corrosion repair work on the ladder truck and to approve the withdrawal of funds from the Fire Equipment Reserve account to cover the cost of repairs. 7. Consideration of the request to close Pearl St near the intersections of Norwood Avenue and Willow Street on Saturday, September 12th from 5pm to 9pm for their annual block party. See letter of request from Pearl Street resident Ann Bex. Action required: A motion to approve the request for street closure. 8. Consideration of closing the parking lot at the Public Safety Building during election hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. This has become standard operating procedure for election day. Advance public notice is provided to those who regularly park there. Action required: A motion to reserve the Washington Street parking lot on November 3, 2009 for election workers and voters only. 9. Approval of a Taxicab Operators license for Francis Brandon III driving for Rockland Yellow Cab in Camden, Maine. Application has been reviewed and approved by the Police Chief. Action required: A motion to approve the application of Francis Brandon III for a Taxicab Operators license driving for Rockland Yellow Cab. 10. Approval of Tax anticipation borrowing with Camden National Bank for the tax year 2009-2010. As the tax due deadline of November 1st draws near, our cash reserves, as always, decline. In anticipation of needing some short term borrowing, we have obtained a quote from Camden National Bank and have asked our Bond Counsel to prepare the associated documents. As we have done in the past, the proposal is for a $1,000,000 line-of-credit type note through June 30, 2010 at 2.48%. We only draw on the note as needed and repay any amounts borrowed as soon as possible. Action required: A motion to approve the vote as prepared by our Bond Counsel and included in the packet. 11. Committee Reports 12. Managers Report a. Camden Windjammer Festival b. Department of Agriculture natural disaster designation Return to agenda: Background Information for: Zoning Board of Appeals Aug 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Conservation Commission Aug 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Planning Board Aug 19, 2009 at 5:30 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Select Board Aug 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room There are no agenda notes this week Return to agenda: Background Information for: Camden Rockport Pathways Aug 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM Washington Street Conference Room Return to agenda: |