Tuesday, October 13
Historic District Commision
7:00 PM – Meeting Room 2

Wednesday, October 14
Charter Change Information Session
6:30 PM – Auditorium Hall
Find out about proposed charter changes.

Here are the races:

For the Town Council seat now filled by Jean Demetracopoulos, whose term is up:

Jean Demetracopoulos will run unopposed.

For the remaining two year term of the Town Council seat that was left open when David E. Webster resigned his seat in July:

Nelly P. Brisson
Ronald Ducharme
Audrey Fortier
David H. Webster (not the same as the David E. Webster who resigned from this seat)

For the South Berwick seat on the MSAD 35 School Board now held by Ralph F. Stevens, whose term is up:

Ralph F. Stevens (incumbent)
Fred Wildnauer

the236diner.com will be inviting all the candidates to respond to a list of questions and will post the candidates’ responses during the month of October.

See all the236diner stories on the 2009 elections

The Friends of the Library is hosting a Candidates’ Forum on October 19, 2009 at 6:30 P.M. at Town Hall Auditorium.

AGENDA
6:30pm PUBLIC HEARING: SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCE

Shoreland Zoning Ordinance supporting documents

TOWN COUNCIL RECONVENE AFTER PUBLIC HEARING

Town Council Supporting Documents

Agenda:
New Business
1. Police
A. Accept Byrne/Recovery Grant
2. Public Works
A. Approve connector road to Central School
B. Review Forestry Proposal
3. Clerk
A. Accept David E. Webster’s resignation*
B. Set nomination period to fill vacant council seat
4. Administration
A. Approve Charter changes, set public hearing date (suggest 8/10/09)
B. Discuss Cemetery Maintenance
C. Complete MMA Election Ballot
5. Boards/Committees
A. Appoint alternate member to Planning Board
B. Alter makeup of existing Boards/Committees
C. Sunset EDC, Create Community Development
D. Establish the Recreation Facilities Committee
E. Establish the Master Plan Vision Committee

Town Council to follow town meeting
New Business
1. Administrative
A. Waive formal bid process for used equipment purchase.
B. Execute overlimit permit agreement with MDOT.
C. Authorize Council transfers for 08/09 budget overruns.
D. Adopt Personnel Policy changes.
E. Write-off uncollectible taxes.
F. Review Fuel Assistance Fund.
G. Accept resignations from Conservation Commission and Historic District Commission.
H. Reappoint board/committee members.
I. Establish subcommittee for board appointments.

Friday, July 3
Town Offices Closed: Independece Day Observed
All Day
Transfer Station Open
7:00 AM

Saturday, July 4
Transfer Station Closed
All Day

Tuesday, May 19
Planning Board
7:00 PM – Council Chambers
Old Business
1.      Shoreland Zoning: Further Review.
Documents
Proposed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance – Chapter 110. Prepared with memo cover sheet from Jim Fisk to John H. Schempf, Town Manager entitled “Shoreland Ordinance, proposed”. (“v7” as revised per 5-12-09 PB workshop).
Map: May 15, 2009 draft. “Existing Shoreland Zoning and New shorezone, Inland Wading Waterfowl Habitat (IWWH) Areas”.
New Business
Ordinance Updates
Other
1.      Planning Board Weekly Calendar

Thursday, April 30
Zoning Board of Appeals Workshop
7:00 PM – Council Chambers
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a workshop on Thursday, April 30, 2009 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 pm to discuss the SMRPC Workshop that the Board Members will be attending on April, 29, 2009.  No other business will be discussed.

Monday, March 23
Town Council Meeting
Unfinished Business
1. Fire
A. Reconfirm Fire Truck Purchase-The Council approved the purchase of a Fire Truck for $145,000 from another Fire Department at a previous meeting.  This item was to reconfirm the purchase and to have the Council vote to waive the requirement for a competitive bid.  The Council may waive the competitive process when there are special circumstances, as in this case of purchasing a used truck from another Fire Department.  The Council voted unanimously to waive the competitive bid process and to reconfirm the purchase.
New Business
1. Administrative
A. Discuss/Take action on proposal for Energy Inventory-Town Manager Schempf explained this item as a starting point for the town to address energy usage.  An inventory will provide a full accounting of the town’s energy use for all of its functions.  Mr. Schempf explained that this would be a baseline that would help make decisions about what next steps would be to reduce energy usage and would also help position the town for federal energy and conservation funds.  The public comments were all in favor of the measure.  The Council voted unanimously to enter into a contract not to exceed $2500 for an energy inventory.  Mr. Schempf clarified that this money will come out of this year’s budget.
B. Discuss/Take action on creating a Town Energy Committee-Town Manager Shcempf explained that a Town Energy Committee could potentially undertake long term energy planning, help look for funding, and do community outreach about energy issues.    The Council was generally supportive of the idea but had questions about the specifics of such a committee, including how many people would be on it, what the goals and specific charge would be, and what the terms would be.  Mr. Schempf said he wanted to know if the Council was supportive of the idea before spending staff time on working out the details, and indicated that staff would work on the details and bring it back for further consideration.  The Council agreed to table the issue.
C. Set date for public hearing on 2009/2010 budget. (April 13th)-The Council unanimously voted to set the public hearing on the 2009/2010 budget for April 13.
2. Social Services
A. Take action on General Assistance Appendix B.-Social Service Director Vicki Desilets explained that this is a bookkeeping issue that would allow the limit General Assistance for food assistance to be raised.  Ms. Desilets explained that she has not provided food assistance through General Assistance for years, since the Food Pantry is available and those eligible for General Assistance are more likely to get assistance with rent or fuel.  The Council voted unanimously to sign and return the necessary form.
3. Assessor’s Agent
A. Sign Ratio Declaration for State of Maine.-Mr. Schempf explained that this is a town bookkeeping item affirming the Town’s tax ratio with Maine Revenue Services.  In the past this has not been brought for Council action but Mr. Schempf explained that it is appropriate that the Council vote to sign it.  The Council did so, unanimously.
B. Sign Assessor’s return for York County.-This is similar to the previous item indicating the Town’s intent to pay the tax assessed by the County.  The Council voted unanimously to sign.
4. Clerk
A. Take action on alewife fishing rights for 2009 season.  The Council voted unanimously to close alewife fishing rights for the 2009 season for conservation.
B. Take action on Warrant for unlicensed dogs.-The Council voted unanimously to take action on the Warrant for unlicensed dogs.  Once the action is taken a letter will be sent to owners who have previously licensed dogs but have not done so this year.  There is an additional late fee for licensing assessed, and potentially a $50 fine if they do not license dogs.
5. Planning
A. Set date for public hearing on BR Zoning Amendment and Zoning Map. (April 27th)-The Planning Board has held a public hearing on the proposed zoning amendment and map and recommended the changes to the Town Council.  The Town Council will now hold a public hearing.  The Council voted unanimously to hold a hearing on April 27.

ZONING
140 Attachment 2
Table B
Dimensional Requirements Index
(16) These height requirements shall not apply to farm buildings, flagpoles, chimneys, ventilators, domes, water towers and tanks, church towers and sanctuaries, tanks, windmill towers, or other structures or building accessory features usually erected at a height greater than the main roofs of building, provided that such structure or accessory feature is not for human habitation or occupancy and further provided that any structure or accessory feature higher than thirty five (35) feet is set back from all property lines a distance equal to its height. Special height requirements shall be reviewed by the Planning Board under Site Plan review.

Tuesday, March 24
MDOT Public Meeting: Great Works Bridge Construction
6:00 PM – Auditorium Hall
Notice Of Public Meeting In South Berwick To Discuss Future Replacement Of Great Works Bridge Over The Great Works River
Please join MaineDOT at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at a public meeting to discuss the future replacement of the Great Works Bridge (#5610). The bridge carries the Route 236 over the Great Works River, and is approximately one quarter mile north of the Junction of Route 91/236.

Representatives of the Department of Transportation will be present at 6:00pm to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request.
Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Don Ettinger, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone (207) 756-0462 Email:  Don.Ettinger@maine.gov.
Project Identification Number 015609.00 No Federal Aid Project Number
TTY Telephone (888) 516-9364

Tuesday, March 17
Planning Board Public Hearing
7:00 PM – Council Chambers
The Planning Board will be holding a Public Hearing regarding a new proposed Business Residential (BR) Zone to be located on Main Street from Dunkin’ Donuts to Sewall Road. The zoning amendments would include inclusion of the BR District in the Zoning Ordinance as found in articles, subsections, Land Use Table A and Dimensional Requirement Table B. Proposed zoning amendments are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office or on the Town website at http://www.southberwickmaine.org. You may wish to give testimony in favor or in opposition to the proposed amendments and are welcome to attend the meeting.

Here are the documents relating to the public hearing as pdfs:
zoning1_mar17
table-a-br-3-17-09-public-hearing
table-b_dim-reqbr-3-17-09-public-hearing

Tuesday, March 17
Planning Board
7:00 PM – Council Chambers
Public Hearing – 7:00 PM
Proposed BR (Business Residential) Zone
Regular Meeting to follow Public Hearing
Old Business
1.      Proposed BR (Business Residential) Zone: Discussion of Public Input. Discuss and/or take action.
2.      Stormwater Review: Set Public Hearing.
Kristie Rabasca (SME) report dated August 11, 2008:
RE:     Recommendations to Address Post Construction Requirements, Stormwater Phase II Program, and to Incorporate Road Cross-sections into Town Design Standards.
3.      Shoreland Zoning: Set Public Hearing and Continued Review.
New Business

Wednesday, March 18
Maine School Administrative District No. 35
Board of Directors – Regular Meeting
Marshwood High School
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Scheduled Audience to the Public
PUBLIC INPUT – BUDGET PRIORITIES
Report of the Secretary:
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Report of the Chairperson:
1. Luncheon with Town Chairs and Dr. Bearden
Report of the Superintendent:
1. We the People – Matt Sanzone
2. Wrestling Team – Coach Matt Rix
3. Gatorade Player of the Year – Elise Amioka
4. Literacy Coach Presentation – Tami Schoff, John Caverly
5. FY 10 Calendar
6. Stimulus/Subsidy update, if available
7. Meeting with Town Manager
8. Get Best Bid update, if available
9. Student Rep Report
10. Other
Correspondence:
1. Press Herald article – HS Diploma Standards
2. Student Achievements
Report of the Committees:
1. Report of the Finance and Facilities Committee
2. Report of the Educational Policy Committee
3. Report of the Community Relations Committee
New Business:
1. Consideration and action to approve a second reading on policy ADF, School District Committment to Learning Results.
2. Consideration and action to allow an overnight for the HS Math Team in Bangor, April 6, 2009.
3. Consideration and action to use the EES and MMS gymnasiums for the Eliot Bicentennial Celebration August 7-14, 2010.
4. Consideration and action to allow an overnight for the We the People National Finals in Washington, DC, April 25-27, 2009.
5. Consideration and action to allow an overnight for the One Act Play in Bangor, March 20-21, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Consideration and action to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations pursuant to 1A MRSA §405(6)(D).