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7:00 PM
(DRAFT)
A meeting of the Fort Kent Town Council convened at 7:04 pm. Present were Councilors Dr. John Bouchard, Joel
Desjardins, and Dr. Priscilla Staples.
Members of the staff and public were
1. MEETING MINUTES – 06-28-10:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded by Councilor Desjardins
to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2010 as submitted. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
2. WARRANTS – 07-02-10
07-08-10:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded by Councilor Desjardins to approve the Warrants of July 02, and 04, 2010 as submitted. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
3. WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN – REVIEW:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded
by Councilor Desjardins to accept the Water System Master Plan as developed by
Wright-Pierce. Motion carried, vote was
unanimous.
Representatives from Wright-Pierce will make a formal
presentation of the document at a future Council meeting.
4. GENERAL ASSISTANCE – REVIEW JUNE REPORT:
There
were no General Assistance cases to report for the month of June.
5. WINTER
SAND BID – REVIEW/AWARD:
The
following Winter Sand Bids were received:
Larry
Guimond 8.00 per yd.
Robbie
Morin 8.90 per yd.
Michael
Beaulieu 9.00 per yd.
A
motion was made by Councilor Desjardins and seconded by Councilor Staples to
award the bid to the low bidder, provided the material meets the
specifications. If the material does not
meet specifications than the contract will be awarded to the next bidder that
meets specifications. Motion carried,
vote was unanimous.
6. PUBLIC WORKS – EQUIPMENT:
A motion was made by Councilor Desjardins and
seconded by Councilor Staples to purchase a flail mower from Mike’s and Sons
for an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 with $2,000.00 to be allocated from the
Heritage Trail Reserve account and the balance from the Public Works
Capital/Equipment Reserve account.
Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Councilor Desjardins and seconded by
Councilor Staples to solicit proposals for a replacement loader in the Public
Works Department. Motion carried, vote
was unanimous.
7. MMA - BALLOT:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded
by Councilor Desjardins to cast a vote for the MMA nominating committee’s
recommendations for the position of Vice President and for the three Directors
positions. Motion carried, vote was
unanimous.
8. COUNCIL VACANCY – APPOINTMENT PROCESS:
By consensus the Council agreed to advertise the
Council Vacancy and indicate the appointment process as outlined by the 1988 Charter
Amendment. The solicitation of interest
will extend until the August 9th Council meeting.
At that time the Council will review the solicitations
that have been received. It is anticipated
that an appointment may be made by the 2nd Council meeting in
August.
9. PACKING SHED – NEGOTIATIONS [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C)]:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded
by Councilor Desjardins to entertain a proposal for lease of the Packing Shed
as per 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C). Motion
carried, vote was unanimous. Entered
executive session at 8:15 pm.
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded by
Councilor Desjardins to exit executive session.
Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
Exited executive session at 9:25 pm
Post executive session action. No action was taken as consensus on the
contents of the proposed lease arrangement could not be reached between the
parties.
10. REVOLVING LOAN FUND – APPLICATION [1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C)]:
A motion was made by Councilor Staples and seconded
by Councilor Desjardins to enter executive session to review the proposed
Revolving Loan Fund application as per 1 MRSA § 405
(6) (C). Motion carried, vote was
unanimous. Entered executive session at
9:26 pm.
A motion was made by Councilor Desjardins and seconded by
Councilor Staples to exit executive session.
Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
Exited executive session at 9:38 pm.
Post executive session action. A motion was made by Councilor Desjardins and
seconded by Councilor Staples to approve the Revolving Loan Fund request for
Dinah Gagnon, dba Dinah’s Laundromat for the proposed terms and conditions,
subject to Northern Maine Development Commission approval. Motion carried, vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by
Councilor Staples and seconded by Councilor Desjardins to
adjourn. Motion carried, vote was unanimous. The Council Meeting adjourned at 9:54
pm.
FORT KENT TOWN COUNCIL
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Dr John Bouchard
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Joel Desjardins
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Dr Priscilla Staples
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