The meeting was Called to Order at 7:30 p.m. by Bruce
Fournier. Council members in attendance included Bill Dickinson,
Mim Logee, Matthew Mannix, Bob Stebenne and Dan Quirk. District
Manager Erin Rooney, Tax Collector Helen Patience, Treasurer
Natalie McDonald, Harbormaster Mike Tortolani and Clerk
Catherine Kelleher were also present. Joe Thomas was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council
and Assembly also observed a prayerful moment of silence for the
men and women in uniform who are serving in the Armed Forces, in
harm’s way, in Afghanistan and Iraq and, in particular, for
those serving from our own state and community.
Urgent Business
None.
Period of Public Comment
A lengthy discussion between the Assembly and the Council
occurred regarding the termination of Jean Albert’s position
as the editor of the newsletter and the reassignment of that
position to Council member, Matthew Mannix. It was the general
consensus of the Assembly that Jean Albert be thanked and
commended for her service to the community.
Ratification of Minutes
A. Bruce Fournier requested that the month noted as
January in Section IV.C.8. (Harbor) of the November 2007
Council meeting minutes be changed to February.
B. Dan Quirk motioned to accept the November 2007 meeting
minutes with the suggested revision. That motion was
seconded by Bob Stebenne and approved by all Council members
in attendance.
Committee Reports
Beach (Mim Logee)
The report is on tape and a hard copy is attached to the
original meeting minutes retained at the Community Center.
Harbor (Dan Quirk)
1. The report is on tape.
2. A draft of changes in the text of the Harbor Plan,
which were previously requested by Kevin Cute, was
submitted.
Roads (Bruce Fournier)
3. The report is on tape.
4. A sink hole developed via construction on Allagash
Trail.
Trash (Bruce Fournier)
5. The report is on tape.
6. Christmas tree removal was Saturday, January 5th,
2008
7. The condominiums will be added on to recycling at no
additional cost as long as the residents purchase their
own recycling bins.
Historical (Bob Stebenne)
8. The report is on tape.
9. Lee Listro reported that she gave the treasurer the
checks received from the sale of maps.
Beautification (Bill Dickinson)
No report.
Pond (Bill Dickinson)
No report.
Social (Bill Dickinson)
The report is on tape and a hard copy is attached to the
original meeting minutes retained at the Community Center.
By-Laws (Matthew Mannix)
10. The report is on tape.
11. At the next budget hearings, Mr. Mannix will
request that $1,198.00 be allocated in the budget for
1,000 copies of the By-Laws.
12. The next meeting of the By-Laws Committee is
scheduled for March 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Treasurer’s Report (Natalie McDonald)
C. The report is on tape and a hard copy is attached to
the original meeting minutes retained in the Community
Center.
D. Natalie reported that there is a balance of
$141,839.00 in the combined checking and money market
accounts.
Tax Collector’s Report (Helen Patience)
E. The report is on tape and a hard copy is attached to
the original meeting minutes retained in the Community
Center.
F. Approximately 85% of unpaid taxes are from Beach Club
property owners, with approximately 90% of those being $3.00
or less. Mrs. Patience requested that collection of Beach
Club taxes be placed on the February agenda.
G. Tax Collectors in the State have formed an
organization. Membership dues are $30.00. Bob Stebenne
motioned to reimburse the Tax Collector $30.00. The motion
was approved by all Council members in attendance.
Harbormaster (Mike Tortolani)
Mr. Tortolani delivered the deposit of $21,079.58 to the
contractor for the boat ramp.
Land Trust (Doris Baris)
No report.
District Manager’s Report (Erin Rooney)
H. The report is on tape.
I. Bob Barber opened the breach way on Christmas Eve.
J. The Kelly Beach sign was replaced.
K. A "No Parking" sign was posted on the
bulletin board at the Community Center.
L. Coyotes have been seen in the Community Center field.
An awareness notice will be posted on the bulletin board to
notify residents.
M. Motion sensors for the back of the building was
suggested. Bill Dickinson recommended that the District
Manager call an electrical contractor for an estimate of the
cost of getting the existing sensor lights working properly.
Bruce Fournier suggested that 3 bids be obtained.
N. A few complaints have been received about litter.
O. A prospective renter of the Community Center informed
the District Manager that he heard about the Community
Center on an internet site.
P. A full size wall calendar has been posted in the
office for rentals, meetings, events, etc.
Q. A couple of roads are in poor condition. The Highway
Department has been informed and they are working on
repairs.
R. A list of all Council members’ email addresses was
made available at the entrance table for anyone interested.
Old Business
None.
New Business
S. Gene DeCiccio requested that Matthew Mannix schedule
the next By-Laws Committee meeting sooner than March 12th.
T. Doris Baris stated that she obtained copies of our
By-Laws from the State and gave the District Manager 8x10
copies to provide to people who need them.
U. Matthew Mannix requested that selecting dates for the
budget hearings be place on the February agenda.
Executive Sessions
None.
Adjournment
V. Bob Stebenne motioned to adjourn the meeting. The
motion was seconded by Dan Quirk and approved by all Council
members.
W. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Catherine M. Kelleher