November 15, 2005
Town Council Minutes
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL TOUR THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES STARTING AT 3:00 PM ON THE 15TH OF NOVEMBER- PENNELL FACILITY, OLD POST OFFICE AND THEN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE COUNCIL WILL THEN GO INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AFTER THE TOUR AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING THE LIBBY HILL LAND COST AND ACQUISITION OPTIONS PER M.R.S.A. CHAPTER 13 §405.6-C “Discussion or consideration of the…acquisition of real property only if premature disclosures of the information would prejudice the competitive or bargaining position of the body or agency”
Present: Town Councilors Gary Foster, Andy Upham, Skip Crane, Denise Duda and John Welch
Town Manager Mitchell Berkowitz
Others Present and Speaking: Michael Salvetti, Richard Prince
Chair Foster opened the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
First Order of Business
Public Hearing: Receive public comment on the application by the American Legion Post # 86 to renew their liquor license; to re-extend their liquor license to include the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises out of doors; and to re-approve Games of Chance and Bingo to be conducted at their application address, 15 Lewiston Rd., Gray, for the license period of 2006.
There were no comments from the public.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Presentations: None
Interview: Mr. Michael Salvetti, applicant for the Website Committee
Councilor Welch inquired of Mr. Salvetti as to his reasons for wanting to serve on the committee and for insight into what he envisioned the needs are to be addressed.
Michael explained that from his perspective, he saw the website as been the main focus and not what the needs are behind the website that should be primarily used as a public information system for the Town of Gray. Mr. Salvetti’s assessment finds the site indistinguishable from the information system and he hoped to draw distinctions between the two. The collections of files are not structured in a way an information based system would be structured and the changes that have been made to the site were mostly cosmetic. Michael said he planned to take the information and deliver it to the town, staff and Council so it can be used as a key resource.
Mr. Salvetti added that while he does spend the winter in a warmer climate, he would be able to work on the site, just the same. He asked about the CEDC report that contained ideas and research on the website and wonder if their involvement would be added. Councilor Crane explained the committee did not provide the report but rather an individual on the committee submitted it.
Mr. Salvetti commented that he had not yet seen the updated committee charge.
Councilor Duda asked about any potential conflict of interest that would prohibit Mr.
Salvetti from serving. Mr. Salvetti replied that he saw none.
Second Order of Business:
Approval of October 10, 2005 Workshop Minutes
Councilor Upham moved.
Councilor Duda seconded.
Corrections:
Page 2, Aside from the Shoreland zone Wellhead zone which needs special consideration due to protections of the recharge areas, the group wanted to explore other zoning options. Motion
Page 4: 2nd par. Gary noted that this fiscal year would pose more of a challenge due to the expected reduction in state allocations and the Town’s revenue projections may not come in as high as previous years.additional revenues from the State (LD1) coming in as well as reductions in allocations.
There were no other comments or corrections.
The Council voted 5-0 to approve the minutes as amended.
Approval of the October 24 Workshop Minutes
Councilor Upham moved.
Councilor Duda seconded.
Corrections:
Page 3, par 2 last sentence: A facility building size that is less than 5,000 sq feet is similar to a large house, and should not have to go through the Planning Board process.
The Council voted 5-0 to approve the minutes as amended.
Approval of November 1, 2005 Town Council Minutes
Councilor Upham moved to approve the minutes of November 1, 2005.
Councilor Crane seconded.
There were no corrections or comments from the public.
The vote was 5-0.
Approval of November 7, 2005 Workshop Minutes
Councilor Duda moved to approve the minutes of November 7, 2005.
Councilor Upham seconded.
There were no corrections or comments from the public.
The vote was 5-0.
Third Order of Business:
Reports from the Council Chair
Report from the Chair
November 15, 2005
Veterans Day
As we all know, last Friday was Veterans Day. Some may ask what has this to do with Council business. In has both nothing and everything to do with Council Business. There is no item for discussion of veteran issues on tonight’s agenda, but our veterans have everything to do with the fact that we, as a community, are here now making our decisions. If not for our veterans, things could be very different, and we might not be here now to conduct the business of our community. In other words we might not be permitted exercise our right to make our own decisions and choices.
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, in observance of the Versailles treaty of November 11, 1918, and in recognition of the soldiers who fought in WWI. It was officially recognized as a holiday by a resolution of Congress in 1926, and by an act of Congress, became a national holiday in 1938. With WWII having recently ended, Congress in 1954 changed Armistice Day to Veteran’s day, to honor all veterans who served. It is important that we occasionally take a moment, not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the year, to reflect on the immeasurable contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans.
As we go about our day to day business, we sometimes don’t take time to consider how fortunate we are to live in the greatest country the world has ever seen. We can raise our families as we see fit and feel safe and secure in our homes. We can express our opinions and believe as we choose, whether it be politics or religion, without fear of retribution from our government. Throughout our country’s history, our veterans have made sure that we can continue to enjoy the comfort and security of living in a free nation such as ours. They know all too well that freedom isn’t free; it is sometimes very costly, but is worth protecting at any price.
Many of us cannot begin to comprehend the unselfish sacrifices and unthinkable sufferings our veterans have endured in order to protect us and to ensure our freedom. In his 1796 farewell speech, President George Washington said; "You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you posses are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings, and successes."
Since the Revolutionary War, our soldiers have willingly and selflessly placed themselves in harms way to protect Americans and preserve our freedom. We should appreciate the fact that we can sit here tonight to discuss issues, and offer suggestions and criticisms, but more importantly, we should appreciate why we are able to do this. Though the official holiday has passed, we need to be constantly mindful of the sacrifices our veterans have made and appreciative of their love of country and freedom that has compelled them to risk everything to protect America.
At times it may be difficult to express in words, our appreciation and gratitude to our veterans for their dedicated service to our country, so I will simply say thank you veterans, job well done.
Post Office building
Based on information I had previously received, I have reported that the Old Post Office property was merged with the adjacent Town property upon acquisition by the Town. Following up on questions by citizens, we had our Town Manager ask the Town attorney to review the situation. The attorney’s findings indicate that where the property had been developed prior to purchase by the Town, it remains a separately deeded parcel, and in fact the Town may sell it if we choose to at some point.
Volunteer Recognition Night
This Friday, November 18, Council will be participating in the annual volunteer recognition night. There will likely be at least three Council members in attendance, constituting a quorum, but there will be no discussion or actions by Council relating to Town business at this event.
Board and Committee Vacancies
Just a reminder that we still have vacancies on several of our Boards and Committees:
o Cable Television Committee: 2 positions for three year terms ending in 2008
o Charles Barker Scholarship Committee: 2 positions for unlimited terms
o Community Economic Development Committee: 2 alternate positions for three year terms ending in 2007 and 2008
o Dry Mills Schoolhouse Committee: One three year position ending in 2007
o Gray Grange No 41 Scholarship Fund Committee: One three year position ending in 2008
o Library Board of Trustees: 2 Alternate positions for three year terms ending in 2007
o Public Safety Committee: 2 alternate positions for three year terms ending in 2008
o Recreation & Conservation Committee: 2 regular and 2 alternate positions for three year terms ending in 2007 and 2008
o Solid Waste and Recycling Committee: 4 regular and 2 alternate positions for three year terms
o Zoning Board of Appeals: 2 alternate positions, one for a one year term, one for a three year term, ending in 2007 and 2008
Anyone interested in any of these openings may pick up applications at the Town Office or download them from the Website at www.graymaine.org. Applications may be submitted by mail, email at ebullen@graymaine.org, or dropped off at the Town Office.
As a heads up, after we have amended the Council rules to reflect the recently approved changes to the Finance Committee, we will be seeking applicants for this committee as well. We will notify you when these positions become available.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gary Foster
Chair, Gray Town Council
Reports from the Town Manager- Report the Results of the Referendum Voting on November 8, 2005
Town Manager’s Report
Wednesday
November 15, 2005
Website Activity:
Over the past two weeks Staff members have completed the following changes to the Town’s Website. These include:
· Posting Planning Board Minutes
· Posting Town Council Agendas & Minutes
· Posting Public Notices
· Posting Annual Reports for Town Departments and Boards & Committees
· Updating the Dry Mills Schoolhouse Committee’s webpage with new email addresses
· Creating an Archive & Posting Town Manager’s Reports for F/Y Ending June 30, 2005 & some F/Y Ending June 30, 2004
· Creating a link on the left-hand toolbar to Annual Reports
Time Warner Cable Fee Changes:
We have received notice that Time Warner will be adjusting their rates beginning December 1, 2005. The notice indicated the following:
All n One Package ( Digital Cable, Road Runner and Digital Phone) No Change
Basic and Standard levels- 5% or $2.20 more each month
Additionally the notice being sent to all subscribers will indicate other service charge changes. Comments may be directed to Time Warner at 1-800-833-2253.
New Regulations Regarding Debris:
As the new state law is about to kick in, RWS invited municipal officials from its service area to hear first hand what we should be doing to handle the collection and the disposal of universal waste which includes mercury and lead. In discussion with Randy Cookson, our Transfer Station Manager, it is apparent that our current storage of these materials is not acceptable and we will seek alternatives. Chair Gary Foster has already contacted Rep. Sue Austin to see if the State has considered assisting towns with the storage issue. The response was simply that this was not part of the legislation. We will keep the Council advised of continued work on universal waste.
Regionalization Seminar:
On Wednesday, Nov. 16 several staff members and Skip Crane will be attending the Regionalization Seminar in Auburn. Angus King will provide the key note opening comments. The sessions are designed to focus on the provision of services through a regional approach. The firm of Bernstein Shur has invited municipal officials to hear about the legal aspects as well as the importance of this approach. Public –Private partnership will also be reviewed as they are deemed to be one of the major ways such approaches are successful.
The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District received a grant of over $700,000 which will include part of Gray’s watershed.
Election Results:
November 8th Election Totals
· Local Referendum Question 1 Town Charter
Yes 1607 votes
No 625 votes
· Article 8 Annual Town Meeting Change to First Saturday in May
Yes 1795 votes
No 461 votes
· Local SAD Bond Question
Yes 1659 votes
No 654 votes
Total votes: 2,349
Total registered voters in Gray: 5,527
Respectfully Submitted,
Mitchell A. Berkowitz
Town Manager
Fourth Order of Business:
Committee Appointments and Resignations: Appointment of Mr. Michael Salvetti to the Website Committee
Committee Reports
Councilor Duda reported the Library Trustees noted circulation for the month of October was 2000 items high than October of last year. The Trustees spent the first two weeks of October surveying transactions at the library in order to track patterns. The group is also working on their facility report. Over the past six years the Library has experienced a 64% increase in circulation with staff increasing 52%.
The Dry Mills Schoolhouse Committee is in the process of closing their facility for the winter and protecting the items inside from the elements. The Committee is working with Maine Archives and Museums who will link the Schoolhouse on their website to help increase the historic building’s visibility. Tours and other activities are planned for next year when the Schoolhouse reopens. The floor of the school has been inspected by an engineer who has found the building to be structurally sound.
Council Chair reported the ORC met on November 3rd with Paul Pietropaoli to discuss the Agritourism proposal for the RRA zone. The group agreed not to add separate setback requirements as was previously suggested. They also agreed that they would allow the conversion of existing buildings as long as such a conversion did not increase the nonconformity of the property.
The ORC will prepare a position paper on Order 99 for the Councils review.
The Solid Waste Committee met on November 9th. Illegal dumping was discussed. The public could assist the committee if they witness any dumping in their neighborhoods, by calling a committee member. Universal waste: monitors, televisions, computers, florescent bulbs etc. was discussed and the group is looking at how best to handle the disposal of such items. The concept of working with other towns jointly to reduce costs will be explored.
Council Correspondence
Chair Foster read an email he received from Pat Watson.
TO:~ GARY FOSTER, COUNCIL CHAIR
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AND THE GRAY TOWN COUNCIL
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Dear Gary,
~
~~~~ Upon attending a recent meeting of the Planning Board, I discovered a situation that was a little troublesome to me since it is totally contrary to the Council's Rules.
The Gray Town Council Rules state the following:
SECTION 602.32 Council Appointments
"People considered for appointments to Committees must be of legal age and be a resident of the Town of Gray and must submit an application.~ It shall be the policy of the Council that no more than one (1) member of an immediate family shall serve on the same committee at the same time.~ No member of the Town Staff shall serve as a voting member of a Town Committee."
~
"I know that the Council Rules Section 602.32 says that only one member of a family can serve on a committee at the same time.~ The Planning Board Chair is currently serving a term and his wife is the paid 'minutes taker' for the same Board.
Though the situation is slightly different, I believe that if the Council Rules do not allow family members to serve on same boards, that the reasoning behind why that the Rule exists would apply to the husband-wife team on the Planning Board, particularly since each in their respective duties would have so much influence over the proceedings.
I believe this situation to be both a Violation of the Spirit of Rule Section 602.32; and also a conflict of interest.
Since the Planning Board is such a 'Powerful Board', they should be Held to the Highest Standards; and I respectfully ask the Council to Review this Situation.~~ Thank You."
~~
Patricia Watson
246 Portland Road
Gray, Me.~ 04039
Council Business:
Councilor Upham read a letter to the Town explaining zero based budgeting:
The true story of Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB)
A.J. UPHAM
Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) is a method of budgeting in which all expenditures must be justified each new period, as opposed to only explaining the amounts requested in excess of the previous period's funding. Notice I used the term “period”, more about that later. For the Town of Gray it means that each department would begin developing the budget from a base of zero dollars. Each department would have to show that its funding moves the Town toward its goals. More importantly, the process of developing a budget from zero dollars makes us all think. We must broaden our horizons beyond rationalizing “how much to spend”. The key and critical elements of a Zero Based Budget are; What we do, Why we do it, How we can do it better (perhaps more efficiently and
effectively).
One of the primary benefits of ZBB is that it will stimulate and facilitate each Department Head to think through their operations in order to plan for the upcoming year(s). I believe that through this process, each Department Head will become much more aware of the factors that have (and will have) an impact on their operations and ultimately the Town of Gray. The budget review process between Town Council and the various Department Heads for the all-day Super-Saturday Session will provide a much better dialogue between council and the Town management team. This in turn will provide Gray Citizens an information platform from which to interact and discuss their concerns with their Councilors. However, ZBB is not a magic cure. It will take a dedicated focus from all.
Will this work for Gray?
Yes!! A key factor for success requires that the Council follow through on the message, that we in fact assess and evaluate all material expenditures and take nothing for granted. If we don't then people may perceive that ZBB is simply more political lip service. In addition, success also requires a fair amount of guidance for budget developers. This will require leadership (the Town Manager) that is committed to working with the Gray Town Council and is dedicated to the task of serving the best interests of Gray’s Citizens.
What will it take to do this?
Work, a lot of work. Despite its advantages, a disadvantage of ZBB is the amount of time and complexity involved in the process. When we put forth an incremental budget we simply factor the existing resources and dollars needed for all the initiatives done in the past budget cycle. In essence we add more money based on past practices to achieve our desired results. With zero-based budgeting we question the need for all activities and dollar resources to make sure we still need to do those things and spend the associated dollars for them. If an initiative under consideration is no longer needed or wanted, we can reallocate the resources to something else, more important to Gray. That will require both effort and a shift in the thinking we use to manage Town resources, your resources. Now, does that mean that
budget developers may be forced to justify routine operations. YES. However, in the case of fundamental services to Gray such as snowplowing, the focus should be shifted away from the obvious “should we plow snow, why do we plow snow” to the more appropriate How can we provide this service better. How can we provide the same level of service at a lower cost and/or how can we improve the level of service at the same cost? We are back to ACTIVE THINKING.
Goodness gracious man, are we Re-inventing the wheel every year?
No. Some operations have very predictable metrics that should vary little over time. It is neither efficient nor effective for Gray to spend a great deal of effort developing analyses that could be obtained quickly and accurately by extrapolating historical data. That is a primary reason I have proposed Gray’s Fiscal Policy along with the associated Performance Metric Analysis. It will help Gray Town Council, the management team as well as Citizens identify problems and opportunities before we waste a lot of resources. BUT, we have got to start somewhere. And now is a good time.
I have and will continue to recommend to Council that we complete a ZBB analysis of ALL departments this year. Assuming all goes well with the process, I will recommend to Council that we engage cyclical review of various departments on a periodic basis, most likely a five-year cycle. This will help keep our collective thinking current and ensure we are all on the same page of Fiscal Prudence.
For those citizens confused or concerned about the idea of Zero Based Budget development for Gray, I accept full responsibility for your concern and I hope this brief explanation helps.
Andy
Review and Discussion of a policy regarding the safeguarding and retaining of Town Documents
Councilor Welch had brought this subject up at a previous meeting after noting that many of the Town’s important documents are not properly archived. In many cases, when documents are amended, the changes can not be tracked. Some of the copies are misdated and unnumbered making it impossible to follow any order. John had suggested the Council look to MMA or other sources to see how other towns preserve their records.
Both Councilor Crane and Councilor Foster commented that they had received different versions of the same documents. Councilor Duda noted many documents are not dated and do not note the date of the latest revision. The Manager remarked that the Town is now keeping a special file in the safe. Changes to the charter will include dates and all changes will be alphabetized and dated in the file for safe keeping. The process will take time but the Town has begun implementing the dating, numbering and storage of town documents. Mr. Berkowitz said he would inquire of MMA regard town practices for document storage.
Councilor Welch suggested headers and footer be used on all documents with origination date, and revision dates. Sections and Chapters should carry over on to the following pages in the zoning ordinance for clarification.
Councilor Welch inquired about a previous discussion regarding the CEDC’s comments on the town’s bureaucratic quagmire with regard to business development in the Town. He wondered if the Chair had sent out a letter to the committee about looking into the matter. Councilor Foster said he had drafted a letter but Councilor Upham had suggested the matter needed further discussion so it was not sent out. Councilor Welch said he remembered that the Council had reached a consensus and suggested the letter be sent. Councilor Upham explained that the reason he thought the matter needed more discussion was due to the term itself and felt that if no one knew what the term meant it would be difficult to direct the committee on how to proceed. Councilor Welch said the term was used by a member of that very committee and the group was
pondering as to why businesses are having a difficult time obtaining approvals, permits and interpreting the ordinance requirements. Councilor Foster said he would forward the draft he wrote to the Council for their review. Councilor Duda said she saw the draft and felt it was fine to be sent out as written as the Committee is meeting tomorrow and could discuss the topic.
The Manager commented that while he had not seen the draft, he suggested it contain recommendations that would help residents with the process and benefit the town overall. A clear understanding of the problem and implementable changes would help greatly. Councilor Foster said he would forward the letter to the committee immediately.
Review and discussion of the General Release of the J.P. Noonan and Company in consideration of a proposed payment to the Town of Gray.
The Manager reported the Town will receive compensation for assisting with the overturned propane tanker accident that occurred near Whites Corner. A general release needs to be issued to Noonan Company by the town in order for compensation to be provided. There were no workers comp cases or injuries resulting from the incident and the release would close the matter.
There were no other comments.
Review of the December 6, 2005 Council Agenda
Workshop Status- November 7, 2005 Workshop Report
· November 7th Executive Session re: duties of the Manager
· CIP discussion – the Manager was asked to update figures in the tables to reflect total costs and to present business cases. Annuitized figures will be removed.
· Discussion of amendments to the Council Rules
· Charge for the Website Committee
November 21, 2005 Workshop Agenda
Review Council Workshop status
Bring Ups- Councilor Foster noted these items could fall under Council action items and can be left on the agenda until completed.
Council rule changes regarding the Finance Committee
Councilor Upham commented that he would like to see the CIP and Zoning on the Workshop agenda because of their importance. Councilor Foster said the council can proceed with the zoning. The ORC will be submitting a position paper on the subject shortly.
Councilor Upham said he had hoped to have the paper already and also wanted to see tabled Order 99 resolved.
The Council agreed Workshop Agenda Development will be moved under Eighth Order of Business on the agenda and removed from Council Business.
The Council discussed Pat Watson’s letter regarding the recording secretary for the planning board and the potential conflict with her husband’s position as planning board chair. The Council noted that while the position of Planning Board Chair has one vote and no pay, as do other Board members, the Secretary has no voting privileges, receives pay and only records what the Board’s actions and discussions are. All five members can vote on the meeting minutes and must agree in the majority for any changes or amendments to the minutes.
The discussion brought up whether or not Ms. Watson’s issue should be addressed or dropped. Councilor Upham said that he did not see how this could affect the outcome of any planning board meeting. Councilor Foster added that all members review and vote on the minutes and there are checks and balances in place. Councilor Welch said he saw no violation of the rules and unless there were allegations, the matter should be dropped. The members agreed not to take any further action. Councilor Foster said he would send a letter to Ms. Watson explaining the position of the Council.
Fifth Order of Business:
Additions to the Agenda
Sixth Order of Business
Public Discussion of Non-Agenda Items.
Michael Salvetti asked if the Town had received any news regarding the Pennell case. Chair Foster said Bill Dale provided an update. October 31st was the deadline date of the notice of procedures. The Town’s deadline date for expert witnesses is December 31. Additional plaintiffs’ deadline: February 6, 2006. End of discovery: April 30, 2006. May 31st: deadline for filing of motions.
Councilor Upham said the Town is four months behind schedule and had hoped the matter would have been resolved by the end of this year.
Councilor Welch said he would have liked to have been notified sooner and did not see the need for a June referendum question since the matter will not be resolved in time for it to be placed on the ballot.
Seventh Order of Business: ORDERS AND ORDINANCES
Order #41- Review and act on the execution of the release of the J.P Noonan Company for a Hazardous Material spill in New Gloucester for the sum of $4,582.21 of reimbursement to the Town of Gray. Sponsor- Town Manager
Councilor Duda moved to act on the execution of the release of J. P. Noonan Company for a Hazardous Material spill in New Gloucester for the sum of $4,582.21 of reimbursement to the Town.
Councilor Crane seconded the motion.
There were no public comments or Council discussion.
The motion carried 5-0.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment
Order#42- Review and act on the appointment of Mr. Michael Salvetti to the Town Website Committee for the term ending June 30, 2008. Sponsor- Town CouncilThis action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment
Councilor Duda moved to appoint Michael Salvetti to the Town Website Committee for the term ending June 30, 2008.
Councilor Crane seconded.
There were no public comments or Council discussion.
The vote was 4-1 (Upham opposed).
Councilor Upham said he opposed because he did not believe there was a need for the Committee and that hid vote had nothing to do with Mr. Salvetti, personally.
Order #43- Review and act on the application by the American Legion Post # 86 to renew their liquor license; to re-extend their liquor license to include the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises out of doors; and to re-approve Games of Chance and Bingo to be conducted at their application address, 15 Lewiston Rd., Gray, for the license period of 2006. Sponsor- Town Manager
Councilor Welch moved to approve the renewal liquor license application for American Legion Post #86.
Councilor Upham seconded the motion.
There was no public comment or Council discussion.
The vote was 5-0.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public commentEighth Order of Business
Council Action Items and AssignmentsBring Ups
· White paper from the CEO and Planner needs to be incorporated into the Village Master Plan. Formation of a Committee (seven members including three citizens, and one liaison) – Leo Credit and Ron Lydick have shown an interested. Councilor Crane will bring this up at the next GBA meeting to see if there are any more interested parties.
· Copies of the Comprehensive Plan for ORC members
· Information from Planner regarding new home construction (subdivisions)
· Planning Board and ORC – joint ordinance review to address concerns/problems
· Update on how Department Heads are progressing on the budget.
· Agritourism- increasing setbacks and buffer zones
· Egypt Road Bridge- culverts and guardrail update. Costs for the culvert its maintenance.
· GIS Training: schedule for employees to take training
· Staff: how much time is spent on committee business
· Road Commissioner – description and duties
· Copy of the Seavey and Maher Report regarding the Wellhead Zone – Councilor Duda
· Pennell Legal Status, time Frames and Decision for type of Trial
· Report on the Capacity of the Crystal Lake culvert capacity and estimated costs; same for guard rail installation on the Egypt Road bridge.
· Incorporate a business case for the public safety operations into the FY 2007 budget
The Manager noted he is spending a lot of time preparing business cases for the budget. Councilor Upham said it should take about 40 hours of time for each department to prepare their business cases.
December 6 Agenda
Fiscal Policy
Council Rules
Order #99 discussion
The Council agreed to continue to have the Chair adjourn the meetings.
Ninth Order of Business: Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janmarie Castagna Bourret
Recording Secretary
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