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Agenda
Bar Harbor Town Council
August 5, 2014
CALL TO ORDER—7:00 p.m. —Town Council Chambers
A. Excused Absence(s)— Councilor Friedmann
II. COMMITTEE NOMINATION—Application ofKenneth Smith for considera-
tion as a nominee to the AcadiaNational Park Advisory Commission for a term
expiring September 2017. Appointment is made by the Secretary ofthe U.S. De-
partment ofthe Interior.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD—The Town Council allows public comment
during the discussion ofany item shown on the agenda, except Executive Session
items. Up to fifteen minutes ofopen public comment on any subject not onthe
agenda will be allowed at this time.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 15, 2014—Regular Meeting
B. July 31, 2014—Special Meeting
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
VI. CONSENT AGENDA—A single vote has been scheduled to approve the fol-
lowing routine items ofbusiness without discussion, unless individual agenda
item action is requested by a Councilor:
A. Certification ofProperty Owners and Abutters Mailing List Possible
passage ofa motion to signthe certification ofthe mailing list used for the
notice ofthe Town Council' s August 5, 2014 public hearing on the Land
Use Ordinance Rewrite forNovember 2014.
B. Maine Municipal Association—Possible passage ofa motion to vote the
slate ofcandidates proposed by the MMA Nominating Committee and au-
thorize the Town Clerk to sign and return the ballot.
C. Water & Sewer Fee Commitment—Possible action to commit the water
and sewer fees to the Town Treasurer for collection.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Special Amusement Permit: Choco-Latte, 240 Main Street, request for a
Class 3, three or more musicians without mechanical amplification. (NEW)
B. Deer Herd Control Task Force-
1. Public comments on proposed Deer Herd Management Strategy Plan
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2. Review ofdraft Order, ifconsidering placing Deer Herd Manage-
ment plan on the Special Town Warrant for November 4, 2014.
C. Land Use Ordinance Rewrite & Repeal—Public hearing on and possible
action to accept or reject final amendment for the November 4, 2014 Spe-
cial Town Meeting Warrant.
D. Parks & Recreation Committee—Possible adoption ofan amendment of
Chapter 31, Boards and Committees, to create a seat designated for a
YMCA representative, who may or may not be a resident.
E. General Assistance:
1. Repeal and Replace General Assistance Ordinance, Chapter 102 of
the Town Code, except the Appendixes.
2. Possible adoption ofAppendix A, Overall Maximum Benefit Levels,
ofChapter 102, General Assistance Ordinance.
VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS:
A. Treasurer's Warrant—Request ofTreasurer to authorize paid bills.
IX. TOWN MANAGER'S COMMENTS
X. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT AGENDA
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION: ( NoneAnticipated)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
In order to assure your full participation in this meeting,
we would appreciate you informing us of any special
requirements you might have due to a disability.
Please call 288-4098
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APPLICATION TO SERVE ON BOARDS a
AND COMMITTEES
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR, MAINE
Last First Initial
Town Council respectfully requests that all information is thoroughly
completed to provide adequate information for full consideration,
including when re- applying. applications may impede consideration.
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Interested in serving on the following Board/ Committee:
Board of Appeals Planning Board
Design Review Board Conservation Comm.
Housing Authority Parking & Traffic
Harbor Committee Marine Resource Comm. '' ,,
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PREVIOUS BAR HARBOR BOARDS OR COMMITTEES SERVED:
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When was the last timp you ttended a meeting of the board for
which you applied?
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Have you read the enabling ordinance?
Will you commit to attending at least 75% of the meetings?
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Will you commit to attending the required Ethics Training? S
Will you be available to attend the Council meeting discussin,%
appointment (s) to answer any questions?
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OTHER RELEVANT WORK/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
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Please provide a brief statement indicating why you are
interested in serving/ or renewing your service on this committee.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS :
Please provide a brief statement indicating why you feel you are
qualified or what you would like to offer to be considered for
the appointment . Attach another sheet if you like.
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Attachment 1
Work and Volunteer Experience- Kenneth E. Smith
Former Member of Bar HarborTown Council and former Chairman-21 years
Former Member of Bar HarborWarrant Committee
Former Member of Bar Harbor Parking Committee
Former Directorof Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Former Director Bar Harbor Water Company
Town of Bar Harbor Charter Review Committee 2008-2009
Acadia National Park Advisory Committee Member 1987-1994
Current member of Bar Harbor Cruise Ship Committee
Current Commissioner Bar Harbor Housing Authority
40 Year Member of Mount Desert Island Rotary Club and Past President
Member Anah Temple Shrine
Member Bar Harbor Masonic Lodge
Owner-Innkeeper Manor House Inn, Bar Harbor- 2003 to present
Current Director Bar Harbor Bank and Trust
Previous Owner—Innkeeper Wonder View Inn, Bar Harbor
First National Bank of Bar Harbor—Branch Manager Southwest Harbor
Attachment II
Interest Statement—Kenneth E. Smith
I served on the first Acadia National Park Advisory Committee for several years, 1987—1994.
I was also a Councilor forthe Town of Bar Harbor during the time when the Park Boundary Bill was
negotiated and passed and was very active during the process.
Acadia is a unique National Parkas it resides within the boundaries ofseveral Island towns.
Representatives ofall ofthe communities and the National Park must establish and maintain a
relationship and work togetherfor the best interests ofall. I would like the opportunityto represent Bar
Harbor's interests while being sensitive to the needs ofAcadia National Park.
Attachment III
StatementofQualifications—Kenneth E. Smith
See Attachments I and II...
I am a lifelong resident ofthe Town of Bar Harbor and have many years of service to the town through
participation in local boards and committees. I care deeply for our community and this Island. I feel
stronglythat we must maintain a strong and cordial working relationship with Acadia National Park as
they are our backyard neighbors and are an important componenttothe success ofour local economy.
We must worktogether as we find the balance that suits all parties.
Minutes
Bar Harbor Town Council
July 15, 2014
I. CALL TO ORDER—7:00 p.m. —In attendance were Councilors: Paul Paradis,
Gary Friedmann, David Bowden, Anne Greenlee, Peter St. Germain, Burt Barker;
and Interim Town Manager Jim Ashe.
A. Excused Absence(s)— Mr. Bowden, with second by Ms. Greenlee, moved
to excuse Councilor Clark Stivers as provided by Town Charter section C-
12.B(1)( d). Motion passed 6-0.
II. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS—Application ofRonaldJ. Wrobel, IIIfor
appointment to the Bar Harbor HousingAuthorityfor a term expiringJune 2019.
Mr. Bowden nominated Ronald Wrobel, III to the Housing Authority for aterm
expiring June 2019. There being no further nominations, by unanimous vote,
Ronald Wrobel, III was appointed as stated.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD— The Town Council allows at this time up to
fifteen minutes ofpublic comment on any subject not on the agenda with a maxi-
Michael Goode in support ofno action to con-
mum ofthree minutesperperson. —
trol the deer population shared photographs ofhealthy deer, commented that coy-
otes are taking care ofthe deer herd, and that vehicle drivers need to be more at-
tentive to avoid accidents. Before a deer herd management plan is considered, he
would like to see scientific data from AcadiaNational Park and the College ofthe
Atlantic that the deer population is in crisis.
Ms. Whitney, who is also supportive ofno action to the deer population, read a
section ofthe State statute prohibiting the baiting ofdeer. She questioned why al-
low killing ofcoyotes when they are a natural predators ofdeer.
State Representative Brian Hubbell expressed his disappointment for the inability
to move through the bond issue for the ferry terminal. He will continue to make
an effort to keep it moving. Bruce Van Note ofMDOT thoughtthey may find
funds for the ferry terminal. Since it is generally known in Augusta ofthe recent
changes in Bar Harbor, Mr. Hubbell suggested that town officials make it known
in Augusta that the town is still interested.
Matt Hockman gave thanks for the clarification on the public comment period and
when the public can speak up.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 24, 2014 SpecialMeeting—Ms. Greenlee, with second by Mr. St.
Germain, moved to approve the minutes ofJune 24, 2014 as present. Mo-
tion passed 6-0.
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B. July 1, 2014RegularMeeting—Mr. St. Germain, with second by Mr.
Barker, moved to approve the minute ofJuly 1, 2014 as presented. Motion
passed 6-0.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA—Mr. St. Germain, with second by Mr. Friedmann,
moved to adopt the agenda as published. Motion passed 6-0.
VI. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Review andpossible adoption ofa motion to
accept thefinancial statements aspresented.- Following a briefsummary from
the Finance Director, Mr. Bowden, with second by Mr. St. Germain, moved to ac-
cept and file the financial statements as presented in the Finance Director's memo
dated July 9, 2014. Motion passed 6-0.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA—A single vote has been scheduledto approve thefollow-
ing routine items ofbusiness without discussion, unless individual agenda item
action is requested by a Councilor:
A. Quit Claim Deed - Possiblepassage ofa motion that the Town Council,
representing the Inhabitants ofBar Harbor, does hereby authorize the Town
Manager to sign a quit-claim release deed for the property ofEric J. Olson
located at 22 Loren Street, Tax Map 216-076-000.
Mr. St. Germain, with second by Mr. Barker, moved to approve the consent
agenda item as published. Motion passed 6-0.
VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS:
A. Shared Police ChiefContract—Review ofagreement with Town ofMount
Desert to continue sharing the services oftheir Police Chief —Following a
briefstatement from the Town Manager Jim Ashe, Mr. Bowden, with sec-
ond by Mr. St. Germain, moved to authorize Chair Paradis and Interim
Town Manager Jim Ashe to signthe agreement dated July 8, 2014 withthe
Town ofMount Desert to continue shared services oftheir Police Chief.
Motion passed 6-0.
Mr. Ashe reported that Councilors Paradis and Bowden also met with him
and Mount Desert Town Manager Durlin Lunt along with two oftheir se-
lectmen to discuss this agreement. They were in agreement that both
boards should meet together with the Maine State Police for further discus-
sion onthe pros and cons ofshared police chiefand/or shared departments
for future consideration.
B. Downtown Wayfinding Signage Plan—Presentation andprogress update
on the Visitor Wayfinding Project by Gamble Design, Hub ofBar Harbor,
andBar Harbor Business Roundtable on the current design andthey are
requesting Council approval to moveforwardon thepresenteddesign con-
cept andto begin thefabricationphrase. —S usan Boyer ofthe Hub ofBar
Harbor and Chris Fogg the Executive Directorofthe Chamber ofCom-
merce gave an overview ofthe project from beginning to date. Boyd Mor-
risonofGamble Designs gave a PowerPoint presentation ofthe design
concept and areas oflocation. Following the presentation, Mr. Morrison
provided a breakdown ofcosts. In addition, Hancock County Planning
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Commission may merry some oftheir work since portion ofthe Scenic
Byways runs through the Town and would met the criteria a portion of
matching Scenic Byway funds would be available.
Mr. Friedmann, with second by Mr. St. Germain, moved that we move
forward with this design plan and spend the funds as appropriated at town
meeting and as outlined in the budget handout. Motion passed 6-0.
C. Deer Herd Control Task Force -
1. Presentation andpossible adoption offinal managementplan.
2. Possible schedule ofapublic hearingforAugust 5.
Following a briefsummary ofthe changes from last meeting's presenta-
tion, Mr. Bowden, with second by Mr. St. Germain, moved that we ac-
cept the Deer Herd Management Strategy Plan as presented tonight and
schedule a public hearing for August 5th. Motion passed 6-0.
D. FY15 Water Budget - Possible adoption ofa motion to introduce the Wa-
ter Budget Ordinance asproposed[ or amended] andschedule apublic
hearingforAugust 19. —Finance Director Stan Harmon and Water Super-
intendent JeffVan Trump introduced the FY15 Water Budget. In short, no
rate increase is proposed in this budget for the second consecutive year, a
0.3% revenue increase is projected for the FY15 budget year, a 2.0% budg-
eted increase ofoperating expenses as a target, gross CIP expenditures pro-
jected at $535,275 which is already bonded, and no additional borrowing
from the Town's General Fund for the fifth year in a row. It's anticipated
that in the fall o 2015 the Town will file for arate increase with the PUC
effective January 1, 2016. There are too many variables at this time to file
sooner and to project the percentage ofrate increase.
Following questions and comments from the Council, Mr. Friedmann, with
second by Mr. Bowden, moved to introduce the Water Budget Ordinance
dated July 15, 2014 as proposed and to set apublic hearing for August 19,
2014. Motion passed 6-0.
E. Council's Goals—Status update on goals. —Following highlights from In-
terim Town Manager Jim Ashe, he also announced the Backyard Parking
Lot stakeholders will be meeting August 14th and would like to provide a
status update to the Council at their September 2 d meeting.
Mr. St. Germain suggested a resolution to the MDOT reinforcing the
Town's commitment to acquiring the ferry terminal. Following discussion,
Mr. St. Germain, with second by Mr. Friedmann, moved to request the
Town Manager to draft a letter to Maine Department ofTransportation and
Maine Port Authority reinforcing the Town's commitment to acquire the
ferry terminal and that itremains in the Council's goals, in addition cc Bri-
an Hubbell. Motion passed 6-0.
F. Treasurer's Warrant—Request ofTreasurer to authorizepaid bills. —
Mr. Friedmann, with second by Ms. Greenlee, moved to sign the Treasur-
er's warrant for paid bills. Motion passed 6-0.
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