MUNICIPAL OFFICERS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
Mayor Nutting called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Phillippe Dumont, Clement Fleurent, Wayne McBreairty, Kenneth Farley, Christina Manikas, Raymond Cote, George Lamontagne
John McCurry, Jr. and James Murphy were absent.
The Council honored the Flag by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Councilor Cote, seconded by Councilor Farley to nominate Councilor Lamontagne as President pro-tem.
Vote: Unanimous.
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
Victualer License: Brooklyn’s Bakery
Motion by Councilor Cote, seconded by Councilor Farley to grant the victualer license to Brooklyn’s Bakery.
Vote: Unanimous.
Game of Chance Application: St. Andre’s Parish
Motion by Councilor Cote, seconded by Councilor Farley to grant the Game of Chance Application to St. Andre’s Parish.
Vote: 6/1; Councilor Fleurent opposed.
Councilors Dumont, McBreairty, Farley, Manikas, Cote and Lamontagne in favor.
Motion carries.
Public Addressing the Council…(5 minute limit per speaker)
Robert Boilard, Ward 2, reinforced, once again, his concern about the Saco River problems; and stated that he does not believe the report which was given to him by the City of Biddeford.
Louis Quenneville, Ward 1, requested that a representative from MMA, and opponents to the proposed tax cap question, come and explain the issue. He also would like the Council to approve a referendum question for a new fire station in Biddeford Pool.
Ronald Peaker, Ward 1, expressed his disappointment with the way the City has handled the business of the local referendum questions. He also pointed out that not all property assessments were done equally at the coast.
Motion by Councilor Dumont, seconded by Councilor Farley to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous. Time: 7:25 p.m.
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
Mayor Nutting called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Roll Call: Phillippe Dumont, Clement Fleurent, Wayne McBreairty, Kenneth Farley, Christina Manikas, Raymond Cote, George Lamontagne
John McCurry, Jr. and James Murphy were absent.
Adjustments to Agenda:
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Orders of the Day: 2004.88 and 2004.89 – Rescinding of Referendum Questions
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Move Appointment to before Consideration of Minutes.
Appointment:
IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
ORDERED, that I, Wallace Nutting, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby appoint:
JOSHUA E. SPOONER
36 MAY STREET
Tel #: 282-2994
to the Planning Board, as an Associate Member for a term to expire December 2006.
Motion by Councilor Manikas, seconded by Councilor Cote to confirm the appointment.
Vote: Unanimous.
Consideration of Minutes: September 7, 2004
Motion by Councilor Dumont, seconded by Councilor Farley to accept the minutes as amended.
Vote: Unanimous.
City Manager Report:
City Manager, Edward Clifford, gave his report.
Second Reading:
{For a copy of the order and first reading, see the Council minutes of September 7, 2004}
2004.81) Amendment/Zoning Ordinance/Art VVI, Sec 71 – Telecommunications
Motion by Councilor Lamontagne, seconded by Councilor Farley to grant the second reading of the order.
Vote: Unanimous.
Orders of the Day:
2004. 57 IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL...JULY 20, 2004
BE IT ORDERED, that the City Manager be authorized to sign a purchase order to Dearborn Construction for the completion of the Clifford Park renovation project, not to exceed $201,410.
Note: This item was reviewed and accepted by the Recreation Commission. This item will be discussed by the Finance Committee on July 20, 2004 and recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.
Motion by Councilor Farley, seconded by Councilor Fleurent to remove the order from the table.
Vote: Unanimous.
Motion by Councilor Fleurent, seconded by Councilor Farley to grant the order.
Vote: 5/2; Councilors Manikas and Dumont opposed.
Councilors Fleurent, McBreairty, Farley, Cote and Lamontagne in favor.
Motion carries.
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IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL..SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
BE IT ORDERED, that the Biddeford City Council does hereby authorize its City Manager, to sign and execute the attached Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) with Counseling Services, Inc., Saco, Maine.
Motion by Councilor Farley, seconded by Councilor Cote to grant the order.
Vote: Unanimous.
2004.86 IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL...SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
BE IT ORDERED, that the City Manager be authorized to retain Perma Roofing to complete roofing of the third section of the Public Works Building for an amount not to exceed $38,500.
Note: This item was discussed at September 7, 2004 Finance Committee. By unanimous vote the Committee forwarded it to the Council for approval.
Motion by Councilor Lamontagne, seconded by Councilor Fleurent to grant the order.
Vote: Unanimous.
2004.87 IN BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL…SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
BE IT ORDERED, that the City of Biddeford, as sponsor of the City of Biddeford Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) and pursuant to the authority granted under Sections 5.02 and 8.11(b) of the Plan, hereby accepts the resignation of James Berger (in the form attached hereto) and appoints as his successor to the positions of Plan Administrator and Plan Trustee, A. Curtis Koehler III.
Motion by Councilor Lamontagne, seconded by Councilor Farley to grant the order.
Vote: Unanimous.
Executive Session:
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Legal Matters – Old King’s Highway; MERC
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Personnel Matter
Motion by Councilor Farley, seconded by Councilor Lamontagne to move into Executive Session.
Vote: Unanimous. Time: 8:40 p.m.
Mayor Nutting called the meeting back to order at 9:45 p.m.
Motion by Councilor Lamontagne, seconded by Councilor Farley to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous.
Attest by:_____________________________________________________
Clairma Matherne, City Clerk
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