Monthly Meeting
March 19, 2008

Meeting Minutes

The meeting was Called to Order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairperson Joe Thomas. Council members in attendance included Bill Dickinson, Bruce Fournier, Matthew Mannix, and Dan Quirk. District Manager Erin Rooney, Tax Collector Helen Patience, Treasurer Natalie McDonald, Harbormaster Mike Tortolani and Clerk Catherine Kelleher were also present. Mim Logee and Bob Stebenne were 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

Joe Thomas stated that a member of the Assembly at the February 2008 monthly meeting spoke out of order in a derogatory manner to one of the Council members. In the future, anyone violating the points of order will be asked to leave the meeting.

Period of Public Comment

None.

Ratification of Minutes

Dan Quirk motioned to accept the minutes of the February 2008 monthly meeting with 2 spelling corrections. The motion was seconded by Matthew Mannix and approved by all Council members in attendance.

Committee Reports

Harbor Master (Mike Tortolani)

1. The report is on tape.

2. The new boat ramp has been completed and will be inspected at low tide.

3. Mr. Tortolani and Dan Quirk will be meeting with Kevin Cute on March 26^th at 1:30 p.m. concerning details of the Harbor Plan.

4. Payment for renewal of Mr. Tortolani’s annual membership to the Harbor Master Association, in the amount of $25, is being requested.

5. Mike will be sending letters to all mooring owners addressing the changes in fees to $100 for mooring and $35 for the ramp fee.

6. Mr. Tortolani has begun researching the removal of sand from the jetty to the beach. An emergency permit is necessary. The permit allows up to 1000 yards of sand to be removed. The soil must be tested which would cost approximately $600.

7. Mike is checking on the cost of renting a pump to pump the sand from the jetty out onto the beach.

Harbor (Dan Quirk)

8. The report is on tape.

9. Dan reported that he is still working on the timing and cost of a sailing program.

10. Emails have been sent to the Council and members of the Harbor Committee asking their opinion of the sailing program.

Recreation (Joe Thomas)

11. The report is on tape.

12. Joe reported that the playground equipment, purchased by Linda Byrne, cost $4,410.

Beautification (Bill Dickinson)

No report.

Pond (Bill Dickinson)

13. The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

14. The Committee has not met this past month.

Social (Bill Dickinson)

15. The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

16. Joe Thomas stated that any publicizing done by CAP for the Social Committee is independent of the Council.

Roads (Bruce Fournier)

The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

Trash (Bruce Fournier)

17. The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

18. Matthew Mannix made a motion to accept the dumpster schedule with said changes (October 11, 2008 to October 18, 2008 and November 15, 2008 to November 22, 2008). The motion was seconded by Bill Dickinson and approved by all Council members in attendance.

19. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the cost of trash cans for curbside pick-up by the current trash hauler. Bill Dickinson and Joe Thomas offered to help Bruce Fournier research the cost of a barrel per household and the idea of eliminating second day pick-up.

Beach (Matthew Mannix in the absence of Mim Logee)

The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

By Laws (Matthew Mannix)

The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

Treasurer’s Report (Natalie McDonald)

The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

Tax Collector’s Report (Helen Patience)

The report is on tape and a scanned hard copy is attached to these minutes.

Land Trust (Doris Baris)

No report.

District Manager’s Report (Erin Rooney)

A. The motion sensor on the back of the building is still not working because the inside switch is faulty.

B. The Highway Department is well aware of the water problem on the causeway.

C. The District Manager is waiting for a return call regarding the rock in the brook.

D. The signs that were destroyed with spray paint have been replaced.

E. The Town posted new "No Parking" signs on Onadega and Spring Brook.

F. Tickets are still available for the Bonnet Brunch on April 13, 2008 to be held at the Coast Guard House at 10 a.m.

G. Erin asked the Council to consider replacing the rocks on the causeway to deter parking.

H. After discussing replacing some tables in the Community Center, Bill Dickinson motioned to purchase 1 round and 4 rectangular tables for the Community Center. The motion was seconded by Bruce Fournier and approved by all Council members in attendance.

I. Erin reported that Linda Byrne will not be volunteering her services to oversee the camp as she has done in the recent past.

Old Business

Earth Day is scheduled for April 26, 2008 with a rain date of April 27, 2008.

New Business

J. Little Beach:

1. Joe Thomas reported on the research the Beach Committee has been doing regarding Little Beach.

2. Little Beach Restoration cost estimates is scanned and attached to these minutes.

3. The cost to sift the sand and restore Little Beach is estimated to be approximately $8,000. The Beach Committee is also looking at how to routinely maintain Little Beach once the sand has been sifted.

4. The Beach Committee will prepare bid documents to go out to 3 bidders.

5. Bruce Fournier made a motion to re-allocate funds as the Treasurer sees fit so that this project can be done in May 2008 with a cost not to exceed $8,500. The motion was seconded by Dan Quirk. Discussion ensued. Roll call vote showed Bill Dickinson, Bruce Fournier, Joe Thomas and Dan Quirk voting yes and Matthew Mannix voting no. The motion passed four votes to one.

K. A capital budget workshop is scheduled for April 14^th at 7:00 p.m.

Executive Sessions

None.

Adjournment

L. Dan Quirk motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Bill Dickinson and approved by all Council members.

M. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine M. Kelleher