TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, MARCH 08, 2010

 

7:00 PM

 

 

A meeting of the Fort Kent Town Council convened at 7:01 pm.  Present were Councilors Louis Moreau, Paul Berube, Darlene Dumond, Dr. John Bouchard, and Joel Desjardins.  Members of the staff and public were Donald Guimond, John Bannen, Mark Soucy, Ann Beaulieu, Tony Theriault, Andrew Caron, Dennis Cyr, Dave Pelletier, Dennis Paradis, John Plourde, Cecile Hafford, Mike Daigle, Richard Stolicker, Jamey Broome, Matt Cummings, Daniel Nicolas, Gilman Blier, Stephen Gagne, Raymond Sirois, Alain Bois, Robert Johnson, Martin Jerkins, and Monica Pettengill.

   

 

1.         MEETING MINUTES – 02-22-10:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Desjardins and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to approve the Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2010 as submitted.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

2.         WARRANTS – 02-25-10

                                       03-05-10:

                                      

A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Berube to approve the Warrants of February 25 and March 05, 2010 as submitted.  Motion carried, with Councilors Moreau, Berube, Dumond and Bouchard in favor and Councilor Desjardins abstaining.

 

 

Councilor Desjardins was not present for the remainder of the Council Meeting.

 

 

3.         LION’S PROJECT - PRESENTATION:   

 

            Members of the Lion’s Club discussed the possibility of constructing the ‘Lions’ Den’ at Riverside Park.  The project would consist of erecting a shelter to be used for a variety of community outdoor activities.

 

            The consensus of the Council was favorable towards development of the project.  If the club determines it is willing to pursue this project they will need to coordinate their efforts with the Town.

 

 

4.         WASTEWATER ABATEMENT - $43.02:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Berube and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to approve the Wastewater Abatement request for the Recreation and Parks Department in the amount of $43.02.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

5.         CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT – SEWER USER RATES $32,751.08:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Berube to approve the Certificate of Commitment of Sewer User Rates in the amount of $32,751.08.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

           

6.         CONTRACT # 2 – BID AWARD:

 

            The following bids were received for Water and Wastewater improvements which is identified as Contract # 2:

 

                        S H Bridges                                          $606,666.66

                        Alan Trombley Construction                   687,332.00

                        Ed Pelletier & Sons Inc               697,973.00

                        JBBC Inc                                               796,436.50

                        Sargent Corporation                               864,673.00

                        Soderberg Construction                          987,510.00

 

            Based on the recommendation of Wright-Pierce a motion was made by Councilor Berube and seconded by Councilor Dumond to award the contract to S H Bridges in the amount of $606,666.66.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

           

7.         GENERAL ASSISTANCE – REVIEW FEBRUARY REPORT:

 

            The Council reviewed the General Assistance Report for the month of February with no action taken.

 

 

8.         TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE – BID AWARD

                                                                    AUTHORIZATION:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Berube and seconded by Councilor Dumond to award the Tax Anticipation Note bid to TD bank in the amount of $1,000,000.00 at the rate of 1.39% on a lump sum basis.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Dumond to approve the Authorization of Tax Anticipation Borrowing (See Appendix A).  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

9.         VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER – INSURANCE COVERAGE:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Berube and seconded by Councilor Dumond to acquire Volunteer Firefighter coverage from Thibodeau’s Insurance Agency.  This motion was subsequently withdrawn.

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Berube to acquire Volunteer Firefighter coverage from Maine Municipal Association with funds coming from the 2010 Fire Department budget.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

10.       COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – PROPOSAL:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to accept the proposal for services from David Potter to assist in developing the comprehensive plan.  Funding for this project for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 will come from the Planning and Economic Development Administrative Reserve Account.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

11.       CITIZEN PETITION – DISPOSITION:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Berube as follows

 

            The Citizen Petition concerning the commercial wind ordinance is determined to be valid in that the required number of signatures has been obtained.

 

            However, the requested action is denied because proper zoning ordinance procedures as determined by state statutes have not been followed, nor can they be accomplished in time for the Annual Town Meeting.

 

            Also the suggested changes outlined in the petition will be forwarded to the Planning Board for their review.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

12.       MDOT – PROJECT REQUEST:

 

            The MDOT is soliciting information for the 2012-2013 Capital Work Plan.  As part of this process the Town can nominate potential projects for consideration.

 

            By consensus the Council nominated the Rte. 161 (St. John Road) and Rte. 161 (Caribou Road) as well as resurfacing of East and West Main Streets for consideration.

 

 

13.       NARAA – BOARD APPOINTMENT:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to appoint Steve Ouellette to the vacant position on the Northern Aroostook Regional Airport Authority Board.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

14.       PUBLIC WORKS SIDEWALK TRACTOR – REVIEW BIDS:

 

            The following bids were received for the acquisition of a replacement Sidewalk Tractor with extended warranty:

 

                        Theriault Equipment                  $20,422.33

                        Roger’s Sport Center                 19,316.47

                        Crown Equipment Inc.    14,385.00

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Berube to award the bid to Crown Equipment Inc. for the amount of $14,385.00.  Funds to be allocated from the Public Works Department Capital/Equipment Reserve Account.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

15.       PERSONNEL – FIREFIGHTER REQUEST [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A)]:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to enter executive session for the purpose of reviewing Gil Blier’s request as per 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (A).  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.  Entered executive session at 8:45 pm.

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to exit executive session.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.  Exited executive session at 9:15 pm.

 

            Post executive session action.  A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to allocate $1,709.91 from the Fire Department budget to Gil Blier for out of pocket expenses associated with injuries sustained while performing volunteer activities.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

            The compensation is not an admission of prior or future responsibility.

 

 

16.       RLF – TOBY JANDREAU [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C)]:

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Berube to enter executive session for the purpose of reviewing the Toby Jandreau loan request as per 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C).  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.  Entered executive session at 9:20 pm.

 

            A motion was made by Councilor Bouchard and seconded by Councilor Dumond to exit executive session.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.  Exited executive session at 9:45 pm.

 

            Post executive session action.  A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard approve the Toby Jandreau Revolving Loan Fund request in the amount of $10,000.00 on the agreed upon terms and conditions.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.

 

 

A motion was made by Councilor Dumond and seconded by Councilor Bouchard to

adjourn.  Motion carried, vote was unanimous.  The Council Meeting adjourned at 9:55

pm.

 

 

FORT KENT TOWN COUNCIL

 

___________________________                                          ________________________

Donald Guimond, Town Manager                                             Louis Moreau, Chairman

 

                                                                                                ________________________

                                                                                                Paul Berube

                                                                                               

                                                                                                ________________________

                                                                                                Darlene Dumond

 

                                                                                                ________________________

                                                                                                Dr John Bouchard

 

                                                                                                ________________________

                                                                                                Joel Desjardins

 


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