MUNICIPAL OFFICERS MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2008
Mayor Twomey called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Roll Call: Patricia Boston, J. Fred Staples, Clement Fleurent, Susan Deschambault,
Bob Mills, Rick Laverriere, Raymond Gagnon, David Flood, George Lamontagne
The Council honored the Flag by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
Liquor Licenses:
Ø Adams Street Pub
Ø Thai Siam
Motion by Councilor Mills, seconded by Councilor Lamontagne to remove the Adams Street Pub liquor license from the table.
Vote: Unanimous.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Mills to grant the liquor license to Adams Street Pub.
Vote: 8/1; Councilor Fleurent opposed.
Councilors Boston, Staples, Deschambault, Mills, Laverriere, Gagnon, Flood and Lamontagne in favor. Motion carries.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Lamontagne to grant the liquor license to Thai Siam.
Vote: 8/1; Councilor Fleurent opposed.
Councilors Boston, Staples, Deschambault, Mills, Laverriere, Gagnon, Flood and Lamontagne in favor. Motion carries.
Victualer License: Biddeford Gulf (change of ownership)
Motion by Councilor Mills, seconded by Councilor Laverriere to grant the victualer license to Biddeford Gulf.
Vote: Unanimous.
Presentation: Fiscal Year 2007 Audit Report
Greg Chabot, Auditor from Runyon Kersteen Ouellette, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the General Funds, Revenues, Expenditures, Designated and Undesignated Balances for the City and School budgets.
Presentation: Heart of Biddeford Update
Rachael Weyand, Director of the Heart of Biddeford, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the make-up of the Heart of Biddeford organization (the different committees); as well as the happenings, events and upcoming projects for the organization.
Presentation: American Wind Symphony Orchestra
Robert Austin Boudreau, Music Director, gave a presentation of what this Orchestra is, what they do and proposed to come to the Biddeford and Saco area to perform and offer fundraising opportunities for each community.
Public Addressing the Council..(5 minute limit per speaker)
A few citizens addressed their concerns to the Council.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Staples to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous. Time: 9:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2008
Mayor Twomey called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Patricia Boston, J. Fred Staples, Clement Fleurent, Susan Deschambault,
Bob Mills, Rick Laverriere, Raymond Gagnon, David Flood, George Lamontagne
Adjustment to the Agenda:
Ø Add: Appointment – Wayne McBreairty – Wastewater Management Commission
Consideration of Minutes: January 2, 2008
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Mills to accept the minutes as printed.
Vote: Unanimous.
Appointments:
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby re-appoint:
Paul Therrien
18 Marial Avenue
Ward 2
as the Chair to the Waste Management Commission.
Motion by Councilor Lamontagne, seconded by Councilor Laverriere to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby
appoint:
Roger Cantara
44 Harding Street
Ward 4
to the Fire Commission for a term to expire December 2012.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Mills to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby
appoint:
Kenneth Crepeau
2 Glaude Avenue
Ward 6
to the Police Commission for a term to expire December 2012.
Motion by Councilor Mills, seconded by Councilor Gagnon to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby
appoint:
William Moriarty
24 Center Street, Apt. 2
Ward 5
to the Historical Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 2010.
Motion by Councilor Mills, seconded by Councilor Gagnon to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby re-
appoint:
Kenneth Putney
27 Bayberry Road
Granite Point Representative
to the Coastal Area Committee for a term to expire December 2010.
Motion by Councilor Boston, seconded by Councilor Lamontagne to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby
appoint:
Karl Reed, Sr.
47 Adams Street
Ward 5
to the Wastewater Management Commission for a term to expire December 2010.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Mills to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby re-
appoint:
Denis Rioux
677 South Street
Ward 6
to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire December 2012.
Motion by Councilor Lamontagne, seconded by Councilor Laverriere to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…JANUARY 15, 2008
ORDERED, that I, Joanne T. Twomey, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby
appoint:
Wayne McBreairty
10 Harrison Avenue
Ward 4
to the Wastewater Management Commission for a term to expire December 2010.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Mills to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
City Manager Report:
City Manager, John Bubier, fielded a number of questions and concerns from the Council. Specifically, he explained the purpose and possible direction of the City Council Retreat which has been scheduled for February 2nd at UNE. Council requested that an agenda and/or timeline be put together and distributed so that Councilors know what to expect and how to prepare.
Other Business:
Councilor Deschambault: recognized that Chief Beaupre, for the Police Dept., has been awarded a $25,000 Grant from MEMA (Maine Emergency Management Agency) for the FY2007 Homeland Security Grant Program.
Councilor Deschambault also made a public announcement, on behalf of the City’s General Assistance Director, that for those citizens who may be “falling through the cracks” this winter with the high costs of heating oil, there is assistance available through the General Assistance Office. On the flip side, for those citizens who can possibly afford to, a donation toward fuel assistance can also be made through the General Assistance Office.
Councilor Flood: suggested asking the new President of Casella to come and meet the Council.
Councilor Mills: stated that he does invite citizens to come to the Council meetings to address their concerns to the Council.
Councilor Mills would like to move forward with putting together a workshop with local landlords and Code Enforcement personnel to review building standards and codes. He is going to look into getting the information posted on the City’s website and try to generate some interest before setting anything up.
Lastly, he asked the Council President to schedule a Council Workshop to discuss the on-going airport issue.
Councilor Boston: asked if the Council Standing Committee agendas could be posted on the City’s website.
She stressed that she does not see property taxation as a “micro-issue,” as was implied earlier in the meeting by the City Manager in discussing issues for the City Council Retreat on Feb. 2nd. She feels that this is a real issue and concern for many Biddeford citizens, and especially those in Ward 1.
Councilor Gagnon: suggested the use of an Outlook calendar to post all the committee, commission and board meetings.
Council President Addressing the Council:
Councilor Lamontagne asked the City Clerk to schedule a Committee of the Whole for a discussion of airport issues on the February 5th Council agenda.
Mayor Addressing the Council:
Mayor Twomey clarified that that idea of the City Council Retreat was her idea and was meant to bring the Council together in a more relaxed atmosphere and create an opportunity for them to get to know each other better; to find out each other’s important issues; and to open the lines of communication.
She also clarified that she puts a lot of thought into her committee appointments and certainly does appreciate the work of committee members who may not get re-appointed.
Executive Session:
Ø Disposal of City Property, 1M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C)
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Lamontagne to move into Executive Session.
Vote: Unanimous. Time: 9:45 p.m.
The Chair took a five minute break.
Motion by Councilor Laverriere, seconded by Councilor Boston to move out of Executive Session.
Vote: Unanimous. Time: 10:20 p.m.
Motion by Councilor Deschambault, seconded by Councilor Fleurent to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous. Time: 10:20 p.m.
Attest by:______
Carmen J. Lemieux, City Clerk
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