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BRUNSWICK TOWN COUNCIL June 4, 2018
Regular Meeting – 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers
Town Hall 85 Union Street
Roll Call of Members/Acknowledgement Notice Pledge of Allegiance Adjustments to Agenda Public Comments/Announcements (for items not on the agenda) MANAGER’S REPORT a) Election reminder for June 12th State Primary and School Budget Validation Referendum b) Quiet zone update PUBLIC HEARING 65. The Town Council will hear public comments on an application for an initial alcohol
license for Moody’s Seafood, located at 36 Bath Road, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge)
Full-Time Spirituous, Vinous & Malt Moody’s Seafood, Inc. Walter S. Moody D/B/A: Moody’s Seafood 36 Bath Road
HEARING/ACTION NEW BUSINESS 66. The Town Council is asked to approve a resolution brought to you by the Recycling &
Sustainability Committee which urges the U. S. Congress to adopt a policy by which a fee is “levied at the extraction point of fossil fuels or port of entry into the U.S., with all monies returned to households as a dividend”, and will take any appropriate action. (Councilor James Mason)
ACTION 67. The Town Council will consider granting approval of the transfer of forfeiture assets
from a Drug Trafficking arrest last August to the Brunswick Police Department, in the amount of $4,200, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge)
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68. The Town Council will consider amending the Finance Committee Policy to change the members’ terms from a fiscal to a calendar year basis, make other policy changes, and take any other appropriate action. (Chair John Perreault)
ACTION 69. The Town Council will consider appointments to the Town’s Boards and Committees,
and will take any appropriate action. (Appointments Committee) ACTION
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilors will provide brief updates on recent committee activities. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of the Minutes of May 21, 2018
INDIVIDUALS NEEDING AUXILIARY AIDS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SHOULD CONTACT
THE TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 725-6659 (TDD 725-5521)
To email Town Council: [email protected]
*A complete packet of materials is available at http://www.brunswickme.org/departments/town-council/schedule-agenda-minutes/
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Brunswick Town Council Agenda
June 4, 2018 Council Notes and Suggested Motions
MANAGER’S REPORT a) Election reminder for June 12th State Primary and School Budget Validation
Referendum: The Town Clerk will provide this update. b) Quiet zone update: Town Manager Eldridge will provide this update. A memo from Ryan
Leighton, Assistant Town Manager, is included in the packet. PUBLIC HEARING 65. Notes: This is the required public hearing on an initial alcohol license for Moody’s
Seafood, located at 36 Bath Road, and requires Council approval. A copy of their application is included in the packet.
HEARING/ACTION Suggested Motion:
Motion to approve an initial alcohol license for Moody’s Seafood, located at 36 Bath Road.
NEW BUSINESS 66. Notes: This resolution, which supports investments in increased energy efficiency and
alternate sources of energy, was unanimously supported by the Recycling & Sustainability Committee in late 2017, and was initially brought to the Committee from the Bath-Brunswick Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby, a national advocacy organization focused on national policy to address climate change. The resolution urges the U. S. Congress to adopt a revenue-neutral implementation of a carbon fee and dividend system, with all monies from carbon fees returned to households as a carbon dividend. A copy of a memo from the Chair of the Recycling & Sustainability Committee, Mike Wilson, the draft resolution, resolutions from Portland and Bangor, and a fact sheet are included in the packet.
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve a “Resolution Supporting a National Carbon Fee and Dividend
Policy”. 67. Notes: The Office of the Attorney General is requesting that the court approve the
transfer of forfeiture assets per 15 M.R.S.A. §5824(3) & §5826(6) from an August, 2017 Drug Trafficking arrest. The forfeiture funds are not guaranteed, but if the Attorney General’s Office prevails with their request, the amount the Police Department would
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receive is $4,200. A copy of a memo from Chief Rizzo, as well as a memo from the Attorney General’s Office and an approval form, are included in the packet.
ACTION Suggested Motion: Motion to approve the transfer of forfeited assets per 15 M.R.S.A. §5824(3) & §5826(6)
to the Brunswick Police Department, should the forfeiture be approved by the court.
68. Notes: The amendment proposes changing the terms of the committee from a fiscal to a calendar year to bring the terms in line with most other Council-appointed committees. The amendment also proposes to change the maximum number of consecutive terms from two to three. It is recommended that the sitting committee members’ terms be extended from June 30th to December 31st in order to accomplish this change.
Suggested Motion: Motion to accept the proposed changes to the Finance Committee and to extend the terms
of the Committee’s existing members from June 30th to December 31st. 69. The Town Council will consider appointments to the Town’s Boards and Committees,
and will take any appropriate action. (Appointments Committee) ACTION
Notes: At this time the Appointments Committee will make nominations to fill vacancies on Town Boards and Committees. A copy of the Appointment Committee’s report and the applications are included in your packet.
Suggested Motion:
There is no motion required, only nominations and a vote of the Council. CORRESPONDENCE/COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilors will provide brief updates on recent committee activities. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of the Minutes of May 21, 2018: A copy of the minutes is included in the packet.
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
Suggested Motion: Motion to adjourn
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MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Ryan Leighton Assistant Town Manager DATE: May 30, 2018 SUBJECT: Railroad Quiet Zone - Update On January 22, 2018 the Notice of Intent (NOI) to establish a new quiet zone was distributed to rail officials. The NOI serves as the first official step in the process of establishing a new Quiet Zone (QZ) and triggers a 60-day comment period during which railroads operating within the proposed quiet zone and State agencies responsible for grade crossing, highway and road safety may provide comment on the proposed quite zone improvements. The proposed Brunswick West Quiet Zone will begin at the Brunswick-Freeport Municipal Line and extend easterly up to and including the Union Street crossing in Brunswick. In order to qualify for quiet zone status, we need to implement Alternative Safety Measure (ASM) improvements at the Stanwood Street and Church Road crossings sufficient to bring the Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) below the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT). As a result, concurrent with the 60-day NOI comment period, Gorrill-Palmer provided survey and design efforts associated with the proposed Stanwood Street and Church Road ASM’s. Attached please find the improvement plans and details. On April 20, 2018 the Brunswick West Quiet Zone Application was submitted to the same parties who received the initial NOI. To date we have not received any comments on the proposed safety improvements. We requested status updates on the review of our application from our Federal Railroad Administration, Region 1 Crossing Manager on May 9, 2018, May 17, 2018, and again on May 30, 2018. We were informed the application was likely NOT to be reviewed prior to a 60-day comment period associated with the application process. We have requested an expedited review process considering the collaborative efforts involved to date with all parties involved. Essentially our application was based on input from the same folks who have responsibility for approving the application. In the meantime we have received pricing for the granite curb installation aspect of the Stanwood Street and Church Road ASM’s and are poised to proceed with those improvements as soon as practical with pavement and sign installation efforts to be performed by Public Works. Please contact me if you have any questions. Attachment Cc: John Eldridge – Town Manager
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ALL SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS THAT CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED DESIGN SHALL BE REMOVED IN 5.
VERIFIED IN FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR.
SECTIONS ARE APPROXIMATE. CURB LENGTHS AND RADII REQUIRED TO MATCH EXISTING CURB SHALL BE
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SEE TYPICAL SECTION ON NEXT SHEET FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED CURBED MEDIAN.3.
THROUGHOUT THE CORRIDOR.
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GENERAL NOTES UTILITY NOTES
THE FOLLOWING UTILITIES MAY HAVE FACILITIES WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS:
72 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION TO REQUEST EXACT FIELD LOCATION OF UTILITIES.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL THE APPROPRIATE UTILITY COMPANY AND DIG SAFE (888-344-7233) AT LEAST 5.
CROSSING CONFLICTS.
INFORMATION TO THE RESIDENT FOR REVIEW, AND SHALL NOTIFY THE RESIDENT OF ANY POTENTIAL UTILITY
CONSTRUCTION OR ORDERING OF MATERIALS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY PROVIDE TEST PIT
TEST PITS, IF REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF 4.
LEAST 2 DAYS (48 HOURS) PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DISRUPTION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ANY DISRUPTION OF PRIVATE UTILITY SERVICES WITH LAND OWNER AT 3.
UTILITY COMPANY.
ANY ADDITIONAL UTILITY WORK NOT SPECIFIED ON THE PLANS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE RESPECTIVE 2.
ON THESE PLANS.
THE CONTRACTOR IS SPECIFICALLY CAUTIONED THAT NO UTILITIES (UNDERGROUND OR OVERHEAD) ARE SHOWN 1.
BATH WATER DISTRICT
ATTN: TREVOR HUNT
1 LAMBARD STREET
BATH, ME 04530
(207)443-2391
BRUNSWICK TOPSHAM WATER DISTRICT
ATTN: JOSHUA COBB
P.O. BOX 489
TOPSHAM, ME 04086
(207)729-9956
TOWN OF BRUNSWICK
ATTN: JOHN FOSTER
9 INDUSTRY ROAD
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
(207)725-6654
CENTRAL MAINE & QUEBEC RAILWAY
700 MAIN STREET
BANGOR, ME 04401
(207)848-4246
ATTN: TOM TARDIF
CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY
ATTN: SKIP MCKAY
57 OLD WINTHROP ROAD
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
(207)626-9445
COMCAST (BRUNSWICK)
ATTN: KENDALL BLODGETT
336 BATH ROAD
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
(207)729-2623
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS
ATTN: FAIRPOINT LETTER 1
5 DAVIS FARM ROAD
PORTLAND, ME 04103
(207)878-0854
FIRSTLIGHT
ATTN: MIKE ENGLEWOOD
491 LISBON STREET
LEWISTON, ME 04240
(207)333-3471
GW1 / BIDDEFORD INTERNET CORP.
ATTN: KEITH ELLIS
43 LANDRY STREET
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
(207)494-2136
LINCOLNVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY
ATTN: NUEL CRAWFORD
133 BLACK MEADOW ROAD
NOBLEBORO, ME 04555
(207)563-9911
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY
ATTN: TED KRUG
1700 IRON HORSE PARK
NORTH BILLERICA, MA 01862-1681
(978)663-1108
MAINE DOT RAILROAD
ATTN: GREG GAY
16 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0016
(207)592-1766
MAINE FIBER COMPANY
ATTN: TIM LABRECK
465 CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 701
PORTLAND, ME 04101-3574
(207)956-6657
MAINE NATURAL GAS
ATTN: JOE GAUTHIER
9 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
(207)729-0420
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERS
ATTN: JOEL RANCOURT
28 WESTON STREET
SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
MAINECOM SERVICES
ATTN: JOHN COSTA
245 COMMERCIAL STREET, SUITE 203
PORTLAND, ME 04101
(207)358-7501
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
ATTN: COREY LAVOIE
5752 COMPUTING CENTER, NEVILLE HALL
ORONO, ME 04469
(207)581-3538
BRUNSWICK SEWER DISTRICT
ATTN: BOB PONTAU
10 PINE TREE ROAD
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
(207)729-0148
MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
ATTN: MIKE MOORE
4 UNION STREET
ROCKLAND, ME 04841
(207)596-6705
OTT COMMUNICATIONS (SOUTH)
ATTN: JIM KNIGHT
56 CAMPUS DRIVE
NEW GLOUCESTER, ME 04260
(207)688-8284
OXFORD NETWORKS
ATTN: MIKE ELLINGWOOD
491 LISBON STREET
LEWISTON, ME 04240
(207)333-3471
REVOLUTION NETWORKS
ATTN: MIKE ELLINGWOOD
491 LISBON STREET
LEWISTON, ME 04240
(207)333-3471
FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS", "STANDARD HIGHWAY SIGNS", U.S.D.O.T., F.H.W.A., LATEST EDITION.
ALL PROPOSED WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE "MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 24.
STATIONS REFERENCED ARE APPROXIMATE. 23.
INSPECTOR.
NO EXISTING DRAINAGE SHALL BE ABANDONED, REMOVED OR PLUGGED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE 22.
MAINE DOT SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PLANS.
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SHALL BE PER THE "MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES" AND THE 21.
PRIVATELY OWNED LAND WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE TOWN OR LAND OWNER.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PARK, IMPEDE ACCESS, OR STORE EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL ON ADJACENT TOWN OR 20.
TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE THE WORK INSIDE OF THE ROW, AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE IF THEY 19.
PRIOR TO BIDDING.
IT IS THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS 18.
INCIDENTAL TO THE PROJECT AND NO SEPARATE PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE.
MARKINGS, BY MEANS APPROVED BY THE INSPECTOR. REMOVAL OF EXISTING STRIPING SHALL BE CONSIDERED
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKINGS THAT CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED 17.
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR.
SHALL BE RESET TO THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATIONS AT THE CONTRACTOR’S EXPENSE, BY A MAINE
PROPERTY LINE AND R.O.W. MONUMENTS SHALL NOT BE DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION. IF DISTURBED, THEY 16.
REMOVAL WILL BE INCIDENTAL TO PAVING ITEMS.
VERTICAL. IF ANY EXISTING PAVEMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE REMOVED, PAYMENT FOR SAWCUTTING AND
ALL JOINTS BETWEEN EXISTING AND PROPOSED HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SHALL BE SAWCUT AND 15.
SIGNS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SHEET ALUMINUM.14.
CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY THE TOWN OF BRUNSWICK.13.
PAVEMENT CUT LINES SHALL BE NEAT, CLEAN AND STRAIGHT AS DIRECTED BY THE INSPECTOR. 12.
DRIVEWAY AND SIDE ROAD ACCESS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.11.
"UNDETERMINED LOCATIONS" SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE INSPECTOR.10.
STANDARDS. COST SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO THE PROJECT.
DAMAGED BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES SHALL BE REPLACED IN KIND AND SHALL CONFORM TO MAINEDOT
PAVED SURFACES, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER AREAS SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO THE PROJECT. ALL CURB
ORIGINAL FINISH SURFACE (ROADWAY, SIDEWALK, ETC.) UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON PLANS. RESTORATION OF
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE ALL AREAS DISTURBED OR DAMAGED BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TO 9.
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR EROSION CONTROL & SEDIMENT CONTROL, FEBRUARY, 2008.
ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S BEST 8.
AREAS SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL.
ACCEPTABLE WASTE AREAS REVIEWED BY THE INSPECTOR. GRADING, SEEDING AND MULCHING OF WASTE
ALL WASTE MATERIAL NOT USED ON THE PROJECT SHALL BE DISPOSED OF OFF THE PROJECT IN 7.
DETERMINED BY THE INSPECTOR.
DO NOT EXCAVATE FOR AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE WHERE EXISTING MATERIAL IS SUITABLE AS 6.
PERFORMING WORK.
SCHEDULES SHALL BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO ORDERING MATERIALS OR
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE HIS OWN MATERIAL SCHEDULES BASED UPON HIS PLAN REVIEW. ALL 5.
INCHES HOT MIX ASPHALT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN THE PLANS OR DIRECTED BY THE INSPECTOR.
ALL PAVED MEDIANS TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITH 12 INCHES AGGREGATE BASE COURSE - TYPE A AND 2 4.
AND SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO THE PROJECT.
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ITEM 65BACK UP MATERIALS
ITEM 66BACK UP MATERIALS
MEMORANDUM
To: John Eldridge, Brunswick Town Manager
From: Mike Wilson, Chair, Brunswick Recycling and Sustainability Committee
Subject: Carbon Fee and Dividend Resolution
Date: May 29, 2018
The Brunswick Recycling and Sustainability Committee strongly endorses the Resolution Supporting a National Fee and Dividend Policy which is scheduled to be on the agenda for the Town Council’s June 4, 2018 meeting. This resolution was brought to the Committee last October by representatives of the Bath – Brunswick Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby, a national non-profit, nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. The Committee voted unanimously to support it at our November/December 2017 meeting.
Briefly, the resolution urges the U.S. Congress to adopt a policy by which a fee is “levied at the extraction point of fossil fuels or port of entry into the US, with all monies returned to households as a dividend”. The purpose of this policy is to “leverage market forces to encourage investments in increased energy efficiency and alternate sources of energy by both industry and consumers.” A copy of the resolution, along with a fact sheet concerning this policy and copies of similar resolutions passed in Portland and Bangor, have been submitted for inclusion in the councilors’ packets.
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REsoLuTion suPPoRTinG A nATionAL cARBon FEE AnD DiViDEnD PoLicY
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Brunswick, Maine is committed to addressing the impacts of and protecting town residents from the effects of climate change and air pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes that the health of our citizens is dependent on the high quality of our air, water and natural resources, and that carbon pollution in our atmosphere increases the rate of asthma and the number of premature deaths in our region; and
WHEREAS, carbon pollution has been directly linked to increased acidification of coastal waters, which negatively impacts marine ecosystems; and WHEREAS, climate change poses serious threats to Brunswick’s traditional fisheries and marine economy; and
WHEREAS, rising sea levels due to climate change pose serious risks to coastal wetlands, Brunswick’s homes and other infrastructure along our coastline; and
WHEREAS, as a result of climate change, Maine is experiencing warming temperatures, heavier downpours from storms, and increased rainfall; and
WHEREAS, the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of all oceans around the world; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes that the health of much of the state’s economy, including agriculture, fishing, forestry and tourism are favored by a stable climate; and
WHEREAS, the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute agrees with the consensus of climate scientists worldwide, that our climate is changing rapidly, and that changes are associated with increased concentrations in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas pollutants, derived principally as emissions from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas); and
WHEREAS, further reductions of CO2 emissions are warranted in order to stay below the 2°C global temperature rise that is generally acknowledged to be a dangerous threshold, and that putting a price on carbon fuels (“a carbon fee”) is widely accepted by economists as being the most effective means to achieve this goal; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has the responsibility to act swiftly and effectively on the issue of climate change, and
WHEREAS, a Carbon Fee and Dividend system, the fee being levied at the extraction point of fossil fuels or port of entry into the US, with all monies returned to households as a dividend, would leverage market forces to encourage investments in increased energy efficiency and alternate sources of energy by both industry and consumers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Brunswick supports the implementation of a carbon fee and dividend system on the understanding that it be revenue-neutral, with net revenues from carbon fees returned to households as a carbon dividend, and that the carbon fee continue to increase until US CO2-equivalent emissions are reduced to 10% of 1990 levels; and that the U.S. Congress implement this policy with the speed appropriate to the gravity and urgency of the situation, and in recognition of the many benefits that will be realized by a transition to clean energy.
Signed: Date:
What is Carbon Fee and Dividend? Carbon Fee and Dividend is the policy proposal created by Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) to put a federal price on carbon-based fuels so that their consumer cost reflects their true costs to society.
It’s the policy that both climate scientists and economists say is the best first-step to reduce the likelihood of catastrophic climate change from global warming.
Why Carbon Fee and Dividend? Currently, the price of fossil fuels does not reflect their true costs—including their impact on global climate. Correcting this market failure will require that their price account for the true social costs. As long as fossil fuels remain artificially inexpensive, their use will rise. Correcting this market failure requires a federal price on carbon that accounts for their true costs.
What Will Carbon Fee and Dividend Do? Carbon Fee and Dividend will do four things: 1. Account for the cost of burning fossil fuels in the price consumers pay. 2. Cut emissions enough to stay below the 2C threshold for “dangerous” warming. 3. Grow jobs and GDP without growing government one bit. 4. Recruit global participation.
citizensclimatelobby.org
The Text of the Carbon Fee and Dividend Proposal: Therefore the following legislation is hereby enacted: 1. Collection of Carbon Fees/Carbon Fee Trust Fund: Upon enactment, impose a carbon
fee on all fossil fuels and other greenhouse gases at the point where they first enter the economy. The fee shall be collected by the Treasury Department. The fee on that date shall be $15 per ton of CO2 equivalent emissions and result in equal charges for each ton of CO2 equivalent emissions potential in each type of fuel or greenhouse gas. The Department of Energy shall propose and promulgate regulations setting forth CO2 equivalent fees for other greenhouse gases including at a minimum methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons, and nitrogen trifluoride. The Treasury shall also collect the fees imposed upon the other greenhouse gases. 100% of the net revenues are to be placed in the Carbon Fees Trust Fund and be rebated to American households as outlined below.
2. Methane Leakage: Methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2 with both direct and indirect effects contributing to warming. It is therefore important to place a fee on methane that leaks to the atmosphere. Some of this leakage will occur after the fee has been assessed on methane under the assumption that it will be burned to yield the less potent CO2. To ensure the integrity of the program and that markets receive accurate information with regard to the climate forcings caused by various fossil fuels, the carbon fee shall be assessed on such leaked methane at a rate commensurate with the global warming potential (“GWP”) of methane including both its direct and indirect effects. Given the importance of tipping points in the climate system, the 20-year GWP of methane shall be used to assess the fee, and not the 100-year GWP. As proper accounting for such leakage is necessary for honest assessment of progress towards program goals, reasonable steps to assess the rate of methane leakage shall be implemented, and leaked methane shall be priced accordingly. The entity responsible for the leaked methane shall be responsible for paying the fee.
3. Emissions Reduction Targets: To align US emissions with the physical constraints identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to avoid irreversible climate change, the yearly increase in carbon fees including other greenhouse gases, shall be at least $10 per ton of CO2 equivalent each year. Annually, the Department of Energy shall determine whether an increase larger than $10 per ton per year is needed to achieve program goals. Yearly price increases of at least $10 per year shall continue until total U.S. CO2-equivalent emissions have been reduced to 10% of U.S. CO2-equivalent emissions in 1990.
4. Equal Per-Person Monthly Dividend Payments: Equal monthly per-person dividend payments shall be made to all American households (½ payment per child under 18 years old, with a limit of 2 children per family) each month. The total value of all monthly dividend payments shall represent 100% of the total carbon fees collected per month less administrative costs.
5. Border Adjustments: In order to ensure that U.S.-made goods can remain competitive at home and abroad and to provide an additional incentive for international adoptions of carbon fees, Carbon-Fee-Equivalent Tariffs shall be charged for goods entering the U.S. from countries without comparable Carbon Fees/Carbon Pricing. Carbon-Fee-Equivalent Rebates shall be used to reduce the price of exports to such countries and to ensure that U.S. goods can remain competitive in those countries. The Department of Commerce will determine rebate amounts and exemptions if any.
More at citizensclimatelobby.org and citizensclimatelobby.org/remi-report
Climate Change, the Risks Posed by Climate Disruption, and Effective Risk Management Strategies: Brief Facts
Characteristics of the Changing Climate
• Carbon dioxide’s effect as a greenhouse gas was discovered in 1896, has been confirmed many
times, and is now used in all climate models. • Atmospheric CO2 concentrations are now 43% higher than prior to the 1750s, the dawn of the
industrial revolution, when we started burning coal, then later oil and natural gas (all “fossil fuels”).
• Worldwide average air temperatures have already increased 1.1oC since the 1750s. • An increase in the average global air temperature of more than 2oC will likely pose a serious risk
of crossing one or more climate thresholds (a.k.a. “tipping points”). For instance, when rising temperatures thaw the permafrost, large quantities of previously frozen methane (which is 20x more powerful a greenhouse gas than CO2) will be released to the atmosphere.
• Once certain thresholds are crossed both temperature change and resulting impacts are dramatically accelerated. Thus inaction increases the severity of the risks we face.
• The consequences of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are long-lived. While some GHGs (such as methane) affect the climate for decades, CO2 stays in the atmosphere for centuries.
The Nature of the Risks • Rising GHG concentrations have been implicated in intensifying the likelihood of sea level rise,
severe storms, floods, droughts, wildfires, and diseases spreading to areas having no experience with them and hence little natural resistance. Many ecosystems are also being exposed to unaccustomed stresses, thereby increasing the risk of extinction to vulnerable species.
• As the World Bank has pointed out, the poor are the most vulnerable to these risks. This fact forms one of the major pillars of the moral case for action on climate change being advanced, not only by Pope Francis, but by many other world religious leaders as well.
• For humans climate change poses new health risks and new risks of property loss, as well as higher costs of adapting to and coping with the damages that are now inevitable.
• Military leaders believe unmitigated climate change will increase the likelihood and intensity of conflicts. Examples of such conflicts include fights over increasingly scarce water and the difficulty of coping with environmental refugees fleeing lands now unsuitable for their habitation.
• While Maine shares with other states most of the risks stated above, because of our location, Maine faces a number of special risks as well. At the top of the list is the effect of a warming and acidifying Gulf of Maine on many marine species that provide livelihoods for Maine fishermen. Especially vulnerable are shellfish such as mussels, oysters and clams. The lobster fisheries south of us (off Long Island and Rhode Island) have been devastated by the changing temperature/acidification conditions and no one knows how long Maine’s deeper and cooler waters will protect our lobsters from a similar fate. (The Gulf of Maine is one of two international waters now experiencing the most rapid increases in temperature. This does not bode well for Maine lobstermen.)
• CO2 emissions have delayed effects. Our climate has warmed almost 2oF (1.1oC) over the last 100 years, and much of the warming of our atmosphere today stems from CO2 emitted 40 years ago. The north polar region, where many tipping points are geographically located, has warmed faster than elsewhere.
• Further, the ocean has absorbed 20 times as much heat as the atmosphere over the past half-century, and scientists suspect that this warmer ocean will warm the air another degree Fahrenheit (0.55oC) no matter what we do now.
The Economics of Managing the Risk • A host of economic studies have made several points abundantly clear:
o action (reducing emissions) has a much lower cost than inaction; o delay becomes more costly as the window of opportunity closes; and o reducing emissions is far less costly than adaptation to the climate change that is
coming. But due to past delay, some of both will now be required. • Fortunately, we know how to solve this problem--transitioning to a low-carbon future by
becoming more energy efficient and moving to renewable resources--if we simply have the political will to implement the necessary changes. Most economists agree that putting a price on carbon would be the most cost-effective means of achieving this transition.
• Considerable experience has been gained with carbon pricing programs around the world. That experience shows that these programs can cost-effectively reduce the threat of climate disruption considerably, equitably and affordably. The World Bank notes that some 20 countries and 40 regions have already implemented (or are about to implement) carbon-pricing policies. These policies will cover about 25% of the global emissions of greenhouse gases.
The Need • We know that carbon pricing works, but the obvious next step is to have a national, rather than
just scattered regional, programs, and that program should include all sectors that emit greenhouse gases, not merely the electric power generation sector.
The Solution • The Carbon Fee and Dividend Program referenced in this resolution would provide both of these
features—it is national and includes all GHG-emitting sectors. • Interestingly, this approach is a Republican idea, having been designed by George Shultz
(Secretary of the Treasury under President Nixon and Secretary of State under President Reagan.) In addition, carbon fees have been supported by a host of other conservative Republican economists, including Art Laffer, father of supply-side-economics under the Reagan Administration, and Greg Mankiw, the former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush, among others.
• A study by Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI) examined the impact of a steadily-rising fee on carbon-based fuels with revenue from that fee returned to households in equal shares. With the fee starting at $10 per ton of carbon dioxide emitted and rising $10 per ton each year, the major findings of the REMI study were that in 20 years:
o CO2 emissions would be reduced 50% below 1990 levels; o 2.8 million jobs would be added to the American economy, due entirely to the
economic stimulus of recycling the carbon fee revenue back into the economy; and o 230,000 premature deaths would be avoided due to improved air quality.
The Bottom Line: The Fee and Dividend Program would create jobs, grow the economy, save lives, and make Americans richer while substantially lowering the risks we face from climate disruption.
Resolve 11-16/17
Passage: 9-0 on 6/19/2017 Effective 6/29/2017 ETHAN K. STRIMLING (MAYOR)
BELINDA S. RAY (1) SPENCER R. THIBODEAU (2)
BRIAN E. BATSON (3)
JUSTIN COSTA (4)
CITY OF PORTLAND IN THE CITY COUNCIL
DAVID H. BRENERMAN (5)
JILL C. DUSON (A/L) PIOUS ALI (A/L)
NICHOLAS M. MAVODONES, JR (A/L)
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A NATIONAL CARBON FEE AND DIVIDEND POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of Portland, Maine, is committed to fighting climate change and
to protecting city residents from the effects of climate change and air pollution;
and
WHEREAS, climate change poses serious threats to Portland’s economy, public health, and
environment; and
WHEREAS, there is scientific consensus regarding the reality of climate change and the
connection between human activity, especially the combustion of fossil fuels that
create greenhouse gases, and warming of the planet; and
WHEREAS, as a result of climate change, the Northeast is experiencing warming temperatures,
heavier downpours, and increased rainfall; and
WHEREAS, carbon pollution in our atmosphere increases the rate of asthma and the number of
premature deaths in our region; and
WHEREAS, sea level rise, increasingly heavy downpours and storm surges threaten the city’s
coastal assets, and annual high tides are already flooding Portland’s low-lying
streets and wharves; and
WHEREAS, rising water temperatures in Casco Bay are driving food fish and lobsters
northward and into deeper waters; and
WHEREAS, increasing and unpredictable temperatures are threatening our region’s agriculture,
damaging livelihoods, and threatening our food supply; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has the responsibility to act swiftly and effectively on
the issue of climate change; and
WHEREAS, legislation addressing climate change should not economically burden Portland or
its residents; and
WHEREAS, a Carbon Fee and Dividend as put forth by the Citizens Climate Lobby would
greatly help fight climate change, help protect Portland and its residents from the
worst effects of climate change, and be a net economic boost to Portland and our
region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Portland City Council and Mayor call on
the United States Congress to address climate change by adopting as one
important measure among others a Carbon Fee and Dividend as a sound, effective
policy.
ITEM 67BACK UP MATERIALS
ITEM 68BACK UP MATERIALS
Town of Brunswick, Maine OFFICEOFTHETOWNMANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: TownCouncil
FROM: JohnEldridgeTownManager
DATE: May30,2018
SUBJECT: FinanceCommitteePolicyAmendments
AttachedareproposedamendmentstotheFinanceCommitteePolicy.TheamendmentproposeschangingthetermsofthecommitteefromafiscaltocalendaryearbasistobringthetermsinlinewithmostotherCouncil‐appointedcommittees.Theamendmentalsoproposestochangethemaximumnumberofconsecutivetermsfromtwotothree.
Inordertoaccomplishthechangefromfiscaltocalendaryearterms,itisrecommendedthatthesittingcommitteemembers’termsbeextendedfromJune30thtoDecember31st.
TownCouncilactionsarerequired:
1. Adopttheproposedamendedpolicy2. VotetoextendthetermsoftheexistingmemberstoDecember31st.
Attachment
Red‐lineversionofpolicyCleanversionofpolicy
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Town of Brunswick, Maine Finance Committee
Purpose. The Finance Committee is established as a sub-committee of the Town Council, intended to provide Councilors with an opportunity for in-depth review and analysis of the Town’s financial matters, resulting in feedback for staff and recommendations to the Town Council. The purpose of this policy is to establish the composition and responsibilities of the Town’s Finance Committee. Members.
The Finance Committee shall be a standing committee of the Town Council. The Committee shall be comprised of three members of the Town Council appointed by the
Council Chair. Members shall be appointed annually at the Town Council’s first meeting in January, or as soon
thereafter as possible.. after the adoption of the annual budget and prior to July 1st. Members shall each serve terms of one year and until a successor is appointed, concurrent with
the July 1st to June 30th fiscal year. For continuity purposes, it It is recommended that councilors serve at least one year on the
Committee, preferably two. To enable as many councilors as possible to serve on the Committee, Councilors shall serve no
longer than two three consecutive years terms. If appointed mid-year, the partial year may be added to the two terms. Councilors may be re-appointed to the Committee after a one year absence.
At its first meeting, the Committee shall select its chair and vice chair. Should, in the opinion of the Council Chair, circumstances require the extension of the sitting
Committee’s term beyond the end of the fiscal year, the Chair shall announce his/her determination to the Town Council and the terms shall be temporarily extended. The succeeding Committee shall serve the remainder of the term until June 30, unless subsequently extended.
Meetings. The Committee shall meet at least once per month. The meeting dates shall be established at the Committee’s first meeting. The Committee chair shall call additional meetings as the chair deems necessary, as voted by a majority of the Committee’s members, or as directed by the Town Council. The Committee shall give public notice of its meetings in accordance with Maine’s Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) and rules established by the Town Council, and when possible the meetings should be held in the Council Chambers and be televised. A majority of the members appointed to the Committee shall constitute a quorum. A majority of concurring votes shall be necessary to constitute an action on any matter. Responsibilities. The Finance Committee shall perform the following tasks and functions:
1. Encourage and participate in long-range financial planning.
2. Review the annual budget as recommended by the town manager and provide commentary to the Town Council.
3. Review monthly budget to actual statements as prepared by the Finance Department.
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4. Review ordinances, official statements and other documents connected with the issuance of debt.
5. Review and suggest updates to the Master Schedule of Revenues, Charges, Fees and Fines, Appendix B to the Municipal Code of Ordinances.
6. Review the Town’s risk management activities and insurance coverage.
7. Review, as requested by the town manager, bid specifications and requests for proposals for the
purchase of goods or services.
8. In consultation with the Town’s administration, assist or prepare policies and/or procedures relating to the financial affairs of the Town.
9. The Finance Committee shall assume the duties of the Capital Improvement Plan Committee.
10. The Finance Committee shall assume the duties of the Audit Committee.
11. Review and report on the Town’s investments.
12. Receive and review the reports and recommendations of the Town’s Trust Fund Advisory
Committee.
13. Perform such other tasks and functions as may be delegated to it by the Town Council from time to time.
The Finance Committee may adopt rules of procedure, consistent with this policy, to enable it to perform its functions. Conflict of Interest. Members of the Finance Committee shall adhere to the conflict of interest policy which was established by the Town Council in its Rules and Procedures. Administration. The Finance Director shall be responsible to provide for the administration of the affairs of the Finance Committee, including preparing agendas and minutes, posting public hearings, handling correspondence, and maintaining all official records. Proposed to Town Council: July 21, 2014 Adopted by Town Council: August 4, 2014 Amended by Town Council: February 16, 2016 Amended by Town Council: November 7, 2016 Proposed Amendment: June 4, 2018
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Town of Brunswick, Maine Finance Committee
Purpose. The Finance Committee is established as a sub-committee of the Town Council, intended to provide Councilors with an opportunity for in-depth review and analysis of the Town’s financial matters, resulting in feedback for staff and recommendations to the Town Council. The purpose of this policy is to establish the composition and responsibilities of the Town’s Finance Committee. Members.
The Finance Committee shall be a standing committee of the Town Council. The Committee shall be comprised of three members of the Town Council appointed by the
Council Chair. Members shall be appointed annually at the Town Council’s first meeting in January, or as soon
thereafter as possible.. Members shall each serve terms of one year and until a successor is appointed.
It is recommended that councilors serve at least one year on the Committee, To enable as many councilors as possible to serve on the Committee, Councilors shall serve no
longer than three consecutive terms. Councilors may be re-appointed to the Committee after a one year absence.
At its first meeting, the Committee shall select its chair and vice chair. Should, in the opinion of the Council Chair, circumstances require the extension of the sitting
Committee’s term beyond the end of the year, the Chair shall announce his/her determination to the Town Council and the terms shall be temporarily extended. The succeeding Committee shall serve the remainder of the term .
Meetings. The Committee shall meet at least once per month. The meeting dates shall be established at the Committee’s first meeting. The Committee chair shall call additional meetings as the chair deems necessary, as voted by a majority of the Committee’s members, or as directed by the Town Council. The Committee shall give public notice of its meetings in accordance with Maine’s Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) and rules established by the Town Council, and when possible the meetings should be held in the Council Chambers and be televised. A majority of the members appointed to the Committee shall constitute a quorum. A majority of concurring votes shall be necessary to constitute an action on any matter. Responsibilities. The Finance Committee shall perform the following tasks and functions:
1. Encourage and participate in long-range financial planning.
2. Review the annual budget as recommended by the town manager and provide commentary to the Town Council.
3. Review monthly budget to actual statements as prepared by the Finance Department.
4. Review ordinances, official statements and other documents connected with the issuance of debt.
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5. Review and suggest updates to the Master Schedule of Revenues, Charges, Fees and Fines, Appendix B to the Municipal Code of Ordinances.
6. Review the Town’s risk management activities and insurance coverage.
7. Review, as requested by the town manager, bid specifications and requests for proposals for the
purchase of goods or services.
8. In consultation with the Town’s administration, assist or prepare policies and/or procedures relating to the financial affairs of the Town.
9. The Finance Committee shall assume the duties of the Capital Improvement Plan Committee.
10. The Finance Committee shall assume the duties of the Audit Committee.
11. Review and report on the Town’s investments.
12. Receive and review the reports and recommendations of the Town’s Trust Fund Advisory
Committee.
13. Perform such other tasks and functions as may be delegated to it by the Town Council from time to time.
The Finance Committee may adopt rules of procedure, consistent with this policy, to enable it to perform its functions. Conflict of Interest. Members of the Finance Committee shall adhere to the conflict of interest policy which was established by the Town Council in its Rules and Procedures. Administration. The Finance Director shall be responsible to provide for the administration of the affairs of the Finance Committee, including preparing agendas and minutes, posting public hearings, handling correspondence, and maintaining all official records. Proposed to Town Council: July 21, 2014 Adopted by Town Council: August 4, 2014 Amended by Town Council: February 16, 2016 Amended by Town Council: November 7, 2016 Proposed Amendment: June 4, 2018
ITEM 69BACK UP MATERIALS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Appointments Committee
SUBJECT: Report for June 4th Appointments
DATE: 05/25/2018
The Appointments Committee is making the following unanimous recommendations: Brunswick Housing Authority Ann George for a 5-year term expiring on June 8, 2023 Conservation Commission Amanda Bunker for a 3-year term expiring on May 1, 2021 Kurt Stinson for a 3-year term expiring on May 1, 2021 Personnel Board William Guindon for a 3-year term as a full member expiring on January 12, 2021
Marybeth Latti for a 3-year term as a full member expiring on January 12, 2021
CONSENT AGENDA - A BACK UP MATERIALS
Draft BRUNSWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes May 21, 2018
Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers
Town Hall 85 Union Street
Councilors Present: W. David Watson, Stephen S. Walker, Suzan Wilson, John M. Perreault,
Christopher Watkinson, Jane F. Millett, James Mason, Kathy Wilson and Alison Harris
Councilor Absent: None Town Staff Present: John S. Eldridge, III, Town Manager; Fran Smith, Town Clerk; Ryan
Leighton, Assistant Town Manager; Tom Farrell, Parks and Recreation Director; Tom Garrepy, Police Commander; and TV video crew
Chair John Perreault called the meeting to order, asked for roll call, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Town Clerk provided roll call and acknowledged the meeting had been properly noticed. Adjustments to the agenda: None Public Comments/Announcements (for items not on the agenda) (This item was discussed at 6:33 p.m.) Richard Fisco, 2 Lincoln Street, made several points. Petitioners who are coming to town are paid and that should be known. He felt sections of Maine Street are in need of repair. Regardless of what others say, he is very happy with Chair John Perreault’s running of the meetings. The School Board stuck by their budget, but it is equally true that the Council decided to be moderate. He would like to see the Council keep increases to 3 % in next few years and asked the college to provide more in the percent of assessed value. Manager Eldridge responded to this. MANAGER’S REPORT a) Financial update (This item was discussed at 6:39 p.m.) Manager Eldridge provided this update b) Tree City USA (This item was discussed at 6:40 p.m.) Tom Farrell, Director of Parks and Recreation provided information on Brunswick being named a Tree City USA. c) Safe Routes to Schools (This item was discussed at 6:43 p.m.) Manager Eldridge provided this update, and responded to questions from Councilor Jane Millett.
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Councilor Kathy Wilson spoke regarding this item. PUBLIC HEARING 58. The Town Council will hear public comments on an application for an initial alcohol
license for Pat’s Pizza, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) (This item was discussed at 6:46 p.m.)
Full-Time Spirituous, Vinous & Malt C.G.K., LLC Christopher G. Kyle D/B/A: Pat’s Pizza of Brunswick 112 Pleasant Street Chair John Perreault opened the public hearing. Fran Smith, Town Clerk, introduced this item. Christopher Kyle, owner, spoke regarding this item, and responded to questions from Chair John Perreault and Councilor Jane Millett. Chair John Perreault closed the public hearing. Councilor Stephen Walker moved, Councilor Kathy Wilson seconded, to approve an alcohol license for Pat’s Pizza of Brunswick, 112 Pleasant Street. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. NEW BUSINESS
59. The Town Council will consider grant recommendations from the Nathaniel Davis Fund Committee, and will take any appropriate action. (Nathaniel Davis Fund Committee) (This item was discussed at 6:51 p.m.)
John Donovan, Chair of the Nathaniel Davis Fund Committee, spoke regarding this item, and responded to questions from Councilor Jane Millett and Chair John Perreault. Councilor Alison Harris and Councilor Stephen Walker spoke regarding this item. Councilor Jane Millett moved, Councilor David Watson seconded, to approve the Nathaniel Davis Fund Committees’ recommendations as presented by the Committee. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. (A copy of the Committees’ minutes, with their recommendations, will be attached to the official minutes.)
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60. The Town Council will consider granting permission to the Police Department to apply for, and if received, to expend a grant from the Stanton Foundation to use for establishing a K9 unit, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) (This item was discussed at 7:06 p.m.)
Manager Eldridge introduced this item. Commander Garrepy provided information for this item, and responded to questions from Councilor James Mason, Councilor Christopher Watkinson, Councilor Stephen Walker, Councilor Jane Millett, and Chair John Perreault. Councilor Kathy Wilson spoke regarding this item. Councilor David Watson moved, Councilor James Mason seconded, to approve the Police Department’s request to apply for, and if received, to expend, a grant from the Stanton Foundation to establish a K9 unit in Brunswick. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. (Copies of a memo from Commander Garrepy, a model budget, and more information on the Stanton Foundation grant will be attached to the official minutes.) 61. The Town Council will consider accepting Beacon Drive as a town road, and will
take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) (This item was discussed at 7:24 p.m.)
Manager Eldridge introduced this item, and responded to questions from Councilor Jane Millett, Councilor Stephen Walker, and Councilor Christopher Watkinson. Paul Sharon, Ecopath Developers, responded to questions from Chair John Perreault. Councilor Jane Millett and Councilor Suzan Wilson spoke regarding this item. Councilor David Watson moved, Councilor Jane Millett seconded, to accept Beacon Drive as a town road. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. (A copy of a memo from Town Manager Eldridge, as well as a map and deed, will be attached to the official minutes.) 62. The Town Council will consider the following request for a Sellers of Prepared Food
on Public Ways license for outdoor seating for Lemongrass, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) (This item was discussed at 7:33 p.m.)
Ms. Smith introduced this item and responded to questions from Councilor Jane Millett. Councilor Suzan Wilson moved, Councilor Jane Millett seconded, to approve a Sellers of Prepared Food on Public Ways license for outdoor seating for Lemongrass, 212E Maine Street. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas.
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63. The Town Council will consider confirming the appointment of Matt Panfil as the Director of Planning and Development, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) (This item was discussed at 7:36 p.m.)
Manager Eldridge introduced this item, and responded to questions from Councilor Suzan Wilson and Councilor Stephen Walker. Councilor Alison Harris, Councilor Jane Millett, Councilor Stephen Walker, Chair John Perreault, Councilor James Mason, Councilor David Watson and Councilor Christopher Watkinson spoke regarding this item. Councilor Kathy Wilson moved, Councilor David Watson seconded, to confirm the Town Manager’s appointment of Matt Panfil as the Director of Planning and Development. The motion carried with eight (8) yeas. Councilor Stephen Walker was opposed. 64. The Town Council will consider ratifying the three-year union contract between the
Town of Brunswick and the Teamsters Local Union #340 for the Brunswick Public Works Department, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge) (This item was discussed at 7:49 p.m.)
Manager Eldridge introduced this item. Richard Fisco, 2 Lincoln Street, spoke regarding this item. Councilor Jane Millett moved, Councilor David Watson seconded, to ratify the three-year contract between the Town of Brunswick and the Teamsters Local Union #340 for the Brunswick Public Works Department. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. (A copy of the union contract will be attached to the official minutes.) CORRESPONDENCE/COMMITTEE REPORTS (This item was discussed at 7:51 p.m.) A report was given for the Finance Committee. Councilor Christopher Watkinson received correspondence regarding the Shelter Task Force saying there needs to be consideration of the need for affordable housing in the transition for those using shelters. Councilor Jane Millett spoke about the work of the Affordable Housing Committee from years ago, which determined there was a need to have more affordable housing. Councilor Suzan Wilson spoke regarding this item. Chair John Perreault spoke about an email from Jean Powers and said it will be part of the public record of this meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA (This item was discussed at 8:00 p.m.) a) Approval of the minutes of May 3, 2018, May 7, 2018, and May 14, 2018 b) Approval of an abatement for personal property taxes assessed in error for 18 Pleasant
Street. c) Approval of an abatement for personal property taxes assessed in error for 66 Baribeau
Drive.
Councilor Jane Millett pulled item CA-a and Chair John Perreault pulled item CA-b CA- a Councilor Jane Millett spoke about comments made at a School Board meeting. Councilor Alison Harris moved, Councilor Jane Millett seconded, to approve Item CA–a. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. CA-b Chair John Perreault asked questions regarding this item, to which Manager Eldridge responded. Chair John Perreault moved, Councilor James Mason seconded, to approve item CA-b. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. CA-c Councilor David Watson moved, Councilor James Mason seconded, to approve item CA-c. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. (A copy of materials for CA-b and Ca-c will be attached to the official minutes.) Councilor David Watson moved, Councilor Stephen Walker seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried with nine (9) yeas. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. PLEASE NOTE: THESE MINUTES ARE ACTION MINUTES. THE ENTIRE MEETING CAN BE VIEWED AT WWW.BRUNSWICKME.ORG. Frances M. Smith Town Clerk May 27, 2018
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June 4, 2018 Date of Approval
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