Minutes of Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, Stonington, Maine
June 12, 2017, held at the Town Offices, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Attendees: Robert Gerber, Stroud Watson, Kathleen Billings, Susan Robinson, Evelyn Duncan, Henry Teverow, Roger Bergen, Tinker Crouch
Bob Gerber facilitated the meeting. Prior to the meeting Bob had distributed via email to the Town Manager the minutes of the previous meeting and some background information on the topic of the day which was historical and archaeological resources.
The first item of business was to review the draft vision statement. An additional sentence related to education was added. The current version of the vision statement is as follows:
The Town of Stonington shall be an affordable and desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. The traditional marine-based fisheries and industries shall continue to thrive and be supported by the Town. The Town shall retain its scenic resources, working waterfront, and the historical buildings that give the Town its distinctive character. Tourism and non-marine related industry and businesses shall gradually increase to provide new employment opportunities and a hedge against potential fishery stock reductions. The Town shall have quality housing options for low and middle-income families, senior citizens, those requiring long-term care, and seasonal workers. The Town shall have quality education opportunities in the community.
The second item of business was to review the draft survey prepared by Henry Teverow. Some suggestions were made and Bob Gerber asked that some of his additional questions be added. Henry will do another edit before the next meeting.
The final item of business was to go through the task list on the topic of historical and archaeological resources. The group went down through the items in the Task List and the draft of that section of the Comprehensive Plan is attached to these minutes.
The topic of the next meeting shall be assessment of and provisions for protection of Water Resources. We invite representatives of the Water Company, Sewer District, and Town road crew to attend this next meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Gerber, Facilitator
Attachment: Draft Sections of the Comp Plan through the section on Historical and Archaeological Resources