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Town of Long Island

Annual Audited Report

2012 - 2013

Proposed Budget for 2014-2015

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Town of Long Island

2014 Annual Town Report

Table of Contents Page #

Opening Statement - - - - - - 4

Letters from Representatives - - - - - 5

Town Hall Address, Phone, Hours - - - - 7

Important Reminders - - - - - 8

Officers, Boards & Committees - - - - - 9

Election Officials for Town Meeting - - - - 10

Selectmen's Report - - - - - - - 11

Public Notice - - - - - - - 11

General Assis. & Social Services Report - - - 11

Local Health Officer Report - - - - - 12

Mapping/Assessing Report - - - - - 12

Year-Round Housing Corporation Report - - - 12

Recreation Department Report - - - - - 13

Animal Control Report - - - - - - 13

Superintendent of Schools Report - - - - 14

Maine Islands Coalition Report - - - - - 14

Public Safety Report - - - - - - 15

Solid Waste Report - - - - - - 16

Road Commissioners Report - - - - - 16

Island Fellow’s Report - - - - - - 17

Planning Board Report - - - - - - 18

Harbormaster & Constable Report - - - - 18

Code Enforcement Officer’s Report - - - - 20

Town Clerk’s Report - - - - - - 21

Treasurer’s Report - - - - - - - 21

Tax Collector’s Report - - - - - - 23

Finance Committee Report - - - - - 23

Special Note Regarding Town Meeting Warrant - - 24

Proposed Town Meeting Warrant - - - - 25

Proposed Budget - - - - Back of book pages 1 - 9

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NEW ENGLAND TOWN MEETING IS PROBABLY THE

PUREST FORM OF GOVERNMENT TODAY.

PLEASE HELP TO PRESERVE TOWN MEETING BY

ATTENDING AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN YOUR

TOWN MEETING.

PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT AND READ IT

CAREFULLY.

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Address: Town of Long Island

105 Wharf Street

P.O. Box 263

Long Island, ME 04050

Office Hours: Tuesdays – 8AM to 4PM

Thursdays – 3:30PM to 7:30PM

Saturdays (June Only) – 9AM to 11:30AM

Phone: 207-766-5820

Fax: 207-766-5400

Email: [email protected]

Website: townoflongisland.us

Tax Bill Due Dates: September 15th and March 15th

Interest starts accruing Sept. 16th & March 16

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If payments are sent after due dates, contact Tax Collector for payoff amount

NOTE: If doing any transactions or requesting information by mail, please make

sure to enclose a “self addressed stamped envelope”.

Thank You.

mailto:[email protected]

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A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH - Except where posted at 15 MPH

Municipal Parking Area Ordinance

(Chapter 17 – Art. IV)

1. Requirement to Display a Valid Parking Permit. All vehicles parked in any Town of Long Island

Municipal Parking lot must display a valid Parking Permit.

2. Parking Permits. Parking Permits will be issued as stickers and must be permanently affixed to the

driver side lower corner of the vehicle windshield. Each vehicle must have a valid Parking Permit

before parking in any municipal lot. Parking Permits are valid for a one-year period commencing on

the date the Parking Permit was purchased.

3. Permit Fees. Vehicles for which owners have paid current excise tax on valid registration to the

Town of Long Island are entitled to a free Parking Permit for the vehicle. Vehicles for which owners

have not paid excise tax to the Town of Long Island shall be required to show current registration and

pay $75/year or $20/month for a Parking Permit.

4. Violations and Fines. Vehicles parked in any Town of Long Island Municipal Parking Lot not

displaying a valid Parking Permit shall be fined $20.00 per ticket. Vehicles violating these

regulations three or more times shall be temporarily incapacitated through the application of a

parking boot or towed to a designated impoundment area. To secure the release of booted or

impounded vehicles, owners must first pay the Town in full all outstanding fines and/or towing

charges.

5. Availability of Town Parking Areas. Parking areas within Town lots are limited and parking for

vehicles with Parking Permits is on a first come, first served bases. The purchase of Parking Permit

does not guarantee the holder will necessarily find that spots are available.

**PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ISLAND AVENUE FROM GARFIELD ST. EASTWARDLY,

TO BOSTON SAND & GRAVEL**

Leash Law

Ordinance Ch. 5 – Sec. 5-5 Dogs Running at Large Prohibited

No dog shall be permitted to be at large within the Town. (Sec. 5-3, At large shall mean and include any of

the following: (1) On public streets or publicly owned property including beaches, wharves, floats, and

cemeteries unless controlled by a leash or other tether of not more than eight (8) feet in length; (2) In a motor

vehicle parked and not restrained from projecting its head from the vehicle).Anyone whose dog, while at large

and without provocation, assaults any person shall be subject to a penalty of double the otherwise applicable

penalty.

Fire – Burn Permits

Long Island requires a burning permit for any kind of open burning, even a campfire on the beach. Permits

can be obtained from Long Island Fire Department Officers, who are also Town Fire Wardens: Robin Clarke

(766-4432), Chris Papkee (766-5895), or John Norcross (766-2813).

Mandatory Septic Inspections at Time of Property Transfer

To avoid a $500 fine, be advised that the Town requires a septic inspection to take place prior to title transfer

and the inspection report to be filed within two weeks at the Town office pursuant to “Chapter 14 Land Use

Ordinance, Article 7 Townwide Performance Standards, Section 7.16 Septic Inspection Required at Title

Transfer”. This Ordinance was made public to all property owners in the May 2001 Annual Town Report and

was adopted by the voters at the May 5, 2001 Annual Town Meeting. Printed in Annual Reports since 2009.

This is to include ALL TRANSFERS (interfamily – trusts – LLC’s – etc.)

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Officers

Boards and Committees

Selectmen and Assessors:

Thomas S. Hohn III - Chairman

John S. Norton

Marie B. Harmon

Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Admin. Asst., Registrar of Voters: Office Assistant:

Brenda L. Singo Barbara Johnson

Treasurer: Interim Fire Chief: Assessor’s Agent:

Nancy H. Jordan Christopher Papkee Robert Konczal

General Assistance Animal Control Officer: Code Enforcement Off.:

Emily Jacobs Rod Jacobs James Nagle

Local Health Officer: CBITD Representative: Harbormaster:

Emily Jacobs Bill Overlock John (Jay) Wallace

Interim EMA Director: School Committee: Constable:

Michael Floyd Amy Tierney – Chair John (Jay) Wallace

Lisa Kimball

April Whitener

Selectmen Sub-Positions: School Sperintendent:

Solid Waste: Selectmen Alton “Bump” Hadley III

Parklands/Beaches: Leah Doughty

Public Safety: Selectmen Moderator

Tax Maps/Assessing: Mark Greene Mark Greene

Road Commissioner: Selectmen

Planning Board: Appeals Board: Islands Coalition Reps.: Brad Brown – Chair Jane Conley – Co-Chair Mark Greene

William Tierney – Vice Chair Joan Merkwaz – Co-Chair Mary McAleney – Alt.

Billie Parker – Secretary Mike Maloney

Karen Rich Cade Brown

Joe Donovan

Ponces Wharf Comm.: Jane Conley

Recreation Committee: Michael Floyd

Barbara Johnson – Director Erhard Griffin

Katie Norton - Secretary Willy Hickok

Jim Wilber Tom MacVane

Towanda Brown Richard Norcross

Yvette Dunnigan Craig Stewart

Kay Johnson John Mahany

Randy Wood

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Finance Committee:

Al Hemond – Chairman Ed Rea

Ralph Sweet – Vice-Chairman Jim Wilber

Rod Jacobs Mary McAleney

Susan Longanecker

Joe Oldfield

Library Board of Directors: Nancy Jordan - Director Kathy Johnson

Paula Johnson - Chairman Tammy Hohn

Dout Brayley Connie Brayley

Patricia Temple Nancy Noble

Annie Donovan

Year Round Housing Corporation (YRHCorp):

Mark Greene – Trustee, President

Tammy Hohn – Trustee, Vice-President

Leah Doughty – Secretary

Stephen Train – Treasurer

Amy Tierney – Trustee

Ruth Peterson – Registered Agent

Mary McAleney – Trustee

Marie Harmon – Selectman Trustee

Year Round Housing Application & Selection Committee (YRHASC):

All three seats vacant

Long Island Community Center Revitalization Project Committee

Ann Caliandro - Chairperson

Dick Murphy

Joe Oldfield

Katharine Stewart

Jim Wilber

Sam Whitener – Selectmen Liaison

2014 Annual Town Meeting Election Clerks

Check-In Clerks:

Lisa Kimball

David Singo

Paper Ballot & Ballot Box Clerks:

Brenda Singo

Barbara Johnson

Counting Clerks:

Mark Greene

Annie Donovan

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MUNICIPAL OFFICERS & DEPARTMENTAL

ANNUAL REPORTS

Selectmen’s Report

Some of the highlights of the work done by Selectmen this past year include:

Established new procedures for working with snow plow and road maintenance contractors that

establishes operational, billing and record keeping requirements so future budgeting and contracting

will be more transparent and easily understood.

Returned duties of Road Commissioner and Solid Waste Director to the Select Board to allow more

direct oversight of public works operations.

Staffed solid waste operations for transfer station and roadside collection.

Developed a new Winter Operations Policy to incorporate standards of service and priorities for

paved roads, gravel roads, essential facilities and parking areas.

Worked for eight months to retrieve Town records relating to roads and solid waste that were in

possession of prior Road Commissioner/Solid Waste Director. Selectmen had to resort to legal

recourse to retrieve the records.

The Select Board worked with the Community Center Revitalization Project Committee, contractor,

structural engineer and architect to develop plans and budget for the renovation of the Community

Center.

Initiated an RFP process for development/redevelopment of the Marine Building, Garage Bays at

Marriner’s and the “Generator Building”.

We are conducting ongoing meetings with Town employees and appointed personnel for Review of

Job Descriptions. This will help to clarify the expectations and requirements for each position.

Board of Selectmen

Public Notice

While the Town Clerk of Long Island is the proper official to file all applications within the municipality of

Long Island, neither the Town Clerk nor any other Town official has the authority to answer questions or

provide information, upon which an applicant may rely. Only the board or officer, who will grant or deny the

applications, can do so. Applicants are hereby notified that any reliance on information other than from the

proper authority is done so at their own risk and shall not be binding on the municipality.

General Assistance & Social Services Report The General Assistance program is available at Town Hall. Evergreen Methodist Church has provisions

through the Food Bank. Do not hesitate to use the Food Bank if you are in need. Also, think of the Food

Bank when you have extras and consider buying an extra item when shopping to donate. When the summer

season is over think of the left-over items you have, put them in a banana box and donate them to the Church

Food Bank. Please contact Rev. Robin Norcross or Alanna Rich regarding the Food Bank.

The Social Service Program has loaned out a few appliances in the past year to help those recuperating at

home from operations or rehabilitation. If you have a donation for this program we will be very grateful.

Remember, any communications I have concerning the programs provided through General Assistance of

Social Services are CONFIDENTIAL.

Please call for any assistance that you, your family, or a friend may need.

Emily Jacobs - Director

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Local Health Officer Report This year the tick situation was a serious concern for all of us and will be a concern this year. Susan Elias,

from the Maine Medical Vector-Borne Lab did a “flagging” the third week of November 2013. The actually

results have not been sent to me; however Susan has indicated the numbers looks to be about as last year. I

will continue to ask that everyone protect themselves and insure that children and elderly understand the

importance of using the appropriate spray that contains DEET, check your body after you have been out and

about and children especially should be looked over. These ticks are minute, so look hard. If you believe that

you have been bitten, wait for a week or longer before seeing your doctor. Tests taken right after bite will

generally come back negative because the infectious material has not had a chance to get into the blood

circulation. It takes one to two weeks or more to get an accurate prognosis through blood samples.

The Flu Clinic was again very successful for the residents. Thank you for participating. It has become so

important for all to have these inoculations and others for our health. I will be working with the appropriate

Public Health and individuals to set up our clinic for the coming season.

I attended the Division of Infectious Disease Annual Conference in Augusta this past November. I attended

many of the programs available, such as Hepatitis C in the Health Setting; Dermatologic Skin Manifestation

of Infectious Disease; Emerging Issues in Bio-Terrorism; School Located Vaccine Clinic; Economic Burden

of Covering & Preventions; Double Blinded by Syphilis-What’s old is New Again and Co-infection From

Ticks in Maine. A lot of information for one day; however, I walked away satisfied with all the data I

brought home.

I will continue to write for the LICA newsletter with features that affect all of us. If you have something you

would like me to research and write about, please contact me. I wish everyone a healthy and safe year.

Emily C Jacobs – LHO

Mapping/Assessing Report It is the task of this position to keep the Town’s maps and related assessing data and 911 addressing data all

current and to assist citizens with questions on any of these topics. Major map revisions to reflect ownership

changes, parcel splits or mergers, paper street changes, etc. are generally done as a group after April 1st of

each year.

The most current version of the Town’s Parcel Maps and Tax Maps can be viewed on the Town’s Website

(townoflongisland.us). Once there, go to GIS Mapping and then open the “Complete tax map labeled by lot

number”. Just below that is “PDF copies of printed maps”, which include all of the Town’s tax maps. Paper

copies are also available for view at Town Hall.

We are currently in the appeals time frame for the new FEMA floodplain maps of Long Island (a process we

just completed several years ago). More sophisticated and accurate mapping is promised with this revision.

We have notified the public via the Selectmen’s e-mail list, the LICA e-mail list, The LongIslander, and

mailed first class letters to property owners potentially affected by these new flood zones. Future insurance

and re-building issues need to be noted by residents in those flood zones. Thank you to Curt Murley for his

endless professional assistance in these and other projects.

Mark Greene – Facilitator/Assistant

Year-Round Housing Corporation Report The final costs of building our two rent-to-own houses exceeded our planning by nearly $100,000 when all

was said and done. We appreciated the offers of interest free loans to bridge the gap that several individuals

made. The added cost of these loans unfortunately pushed the monthly rents far above our $850/month

“affordable” target. We reluctantly withdrew from the MaineHousing program for this project.

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As noted last year, while we all want Long Island to stay the way it is, there are no economics to building

single-family homes for year round rental occupancy and I doubt there are more big grants coming along soon

like this one.

All year round island communities face a host of issues that challenge their futures and I believe the lack of

affordable “starter” housing and rental housing is at the top of any list. Housing crises are like global

warming: hard to see on a day-to-day basis and easy to push off the costs of fend off the problem. Make no

mistake; nothing will turn around the success we have enjoyed in the last couple of decades as a rare thriving,

diverse year round island community like the housing crisis that is brewing.

Without affordable starter housing and without rentals, it is hard to keep folks here when their housing

disappears and even harder to allow new folks a chance to try island life and become part of this community.

While we need both to thrive, I now believe that dedicated, energy efficient rental housing is the really critical

component for meeting these two housing goals.

We remain fortunate to have a half dozen or so houses that do rent for a full year at a time, but any of those

could change quickly and we have seen enough instances of that in the recent past. Most often they get sold

and become summer homes.

As we look ahead, it is clear that more needs to be done to create, procure, finance, or whatever it takes to

increase the long term rental market if we are going to continue to thrive in our new “Twenty One Year Old

Town”. I hate to say it, but we need a serious fund raising commitment to have a chance for this to succeed.

A new and expanded commitment also needs to be made to attract more interested individuals to the

YRHCorp to begin to seek new rental housing solutions before we become yet another island struggling to

rebuild its lost diversity as a year round community. We need more citizens to step forward and become

involved in this endeavor.

Mark Greene – President

Recreation Department Report The Recreation Department kicked off our 2013 summer with the celebration of the Town’s 20

th Anniversary

and the return of the Long Island Lobster Boat Races and associated activities. Our summer programs along

with fundraisers brought in over $18,500. These programs provide terrific learning experiences, and a lot of

fun, for students. In addition, they generate island jobs for teens. Between summer programs and other events

the Recreation Department was able to make our fundraising goal in just the first 3 months of the year – a

significant achievement!

In the summer of 2013 we added an archery program that the children greatly enjoyed. An investment in

archery equipment should allow for this program to continue for many years.

2013 was also a transition year for the Community Center – the Department cleaned and emptied out the

building in anticipation of construction in 2014. The Recreation programs will continue but be modified

slightly to adjust to alternative locations. We are very excited about the opportunities that a new year round

community building will provide.

Barbara Johnson - Director

Animal Control Report Maine State Law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies and dogs must be licensed by

December 31st of every year. Dog owners who fail to comply with this law will be required to pay an

additional fee.

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I responded to 37 calls or complaints since May of 2013 until March 14 of 2014. Most of the calls were about

loose dogs on the beach or other people’s property. The Town of Long Island has a leash law for the

protection of the dogs and others.

Please remember to stay away from and do not touch baby seals that you may see on the beaches. If the

mother sees people around her pup she may abandon it. Call with location and time and I will periodically

check on the pup.

Rod Jacobs - Animal Control Officer (phone: 207-766-0092)

Superintendent’s Report As the Superintendent/Principal of Long Island School Department, I continue to be amazed at the

quality of education that we are able to offer and the high quality of the staff that works with your

students each day. It continues to be a pleasure working with the Town Office, the Finance Committee,

School Staff, and a dedicated group of individuals that make up the Long Island Community.

The Long Island School Committee is pleased to present a budget to the residents of Long Island that is

responsible both to the students of Long Island School, Middle School and High School students, and to the

taxpayers. Our responsibility rests in providing our students with an education, that will prepare them to be

competitive and well equipped to develop skills, and abilities that will help them to be successful and

productive citizens throughout their lives. With the support of the Community, we have been able to maintain

programs and services in difficult economic times. We are fortunate to have a staff that puts our students first

and that has continued to move forward with fewer resources. In spite of holding down our costs, our test

scores need to improve and the staff has done a great deal of work to move students in a direction to meet the

needs of our kids collectively and individually. We are fortunate to have the skills of a staff that capably

recognizes and addresses the many needs of our students. We are proud of their accomplishments.

The budget continues to support the programs we have in place, helps us to remain in compliance with state

and federal regulations, and includes the increases necessary to meet contractual needs of building,

transportation, and staff. The total budget presented and approved by the School Committee is $482,991 an

increase of 5.1% over the previous year, in spite of a loss of $8,739 in state revenues and the addition of

$4,159 as our portion of teacher retirement cost imposed by Governor’s budget. The purchase of a much-

needed bus to safely transport our students to and from school each day was added last year but will not show

as an item in the expenditure budget. The Finance Committee and the voters supported that item through a

CIP and the School Committee thanks them for supporting this much-needed addition.

The School Department continues to need the support of the residents of Long Island! The warrant articles

for the School Department budget will be voted on at the upcoming Town Meeting on May 10th at 8:00 A.M.

at the Long Island Community Center. Please attend and show your support for our children. Your vote is

important. The Annual Town Meeting is the only opportunity to vote on the school budget.

Thank you for your continued support of Long Island School Department as we meet the educational needs of

All Students. I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Town Meeting.

Alton L. Hadley, III – Superintendent of Schools

Maine Islands Coalition Report The Maine Islands Coalition (MIC) was officially formed in March of 2004 to represent and advocate for the

concerns and interests of the fourteen year-round Maine Coast Island communities. Each island’s municipal

governing body or primary civic organization sends an elected or appointed representative to the quarterly

meetings in Rockland or Augusta.

There are two constant components on each Meeting’s agenda. The first is Island Check-ins, wherein we

each speak at some length about current matters, issues and events on our own island and field questions from

other island representatives; it is an invaluable exchange of information. The second is Legislative Check-ins;

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there are usually a couple of legislators present and they inform us about anything happening in Augusta

which could affect our communities. Often there is at least one legislator from the House and one from the

Senate; also, often there is both a Republican and a Democrat, so that we can enjoy both comprehensive and

balanced reporting from the Capitol.

At each four-hour meeting we prepare for and address a Keynote Topic, usually vetted in a panel format. Our

first 2013 quarterly meeting took place on March 14th at the State House in Augusta. Nine legislators both

enjoyed our lunch offerings and in turn offered their commentary on what involvements each of them has

where there could be impacts on the year-round Maine island archipelago. Following their presentations, we

discussed in depth these critical-to-islands issues: energy efficiency, education, marine resources and

workforce housing. The Islesboro representative then spiked everyone’s attention with a description of the

proposed LPG project on Sears Island and the consequences which well could result.

In May, back in Rockland, we heard from graduates of the Island Institute’s ISLE Program – Island

Sustainability through Leadership and Entrepreneurship. They attested to the highly positive results of their

participation, both for them personally and for their enhanced ability to contribute to their communities.

Currently, Will Tierney is in this program. In August there was an intensive focus on energy efficiency,

including expositions on resources available through Efficiency Maine as well as the Institute’s E4ME

program. Island Stores were the topic in November and there was a large turnout of storekeepers from just

about all the islands. Valuable information was interactively exchanged and as a result a matrix of data and

relevant detail was quickly assembled and synthesized as a resource for all the island communities.

Mark Greene and Mary McAleney are Long Island’s representatives to MIC . Please contact us with any

suggestions or questions concerning what needs addressing from a Long Island viewpoint. Minutes of our

meetings are on the Island Institute website.

Mark Greene – Representative

Mary McAleney – Alternate Representative

Public Safety Report Driving around our small community can be a beautiful and interesting drive. On Island Avenue, headed east,

we have widths of up to 18 feet, also a 90 degree turn at the bottom of a hill. Headed west on Island Avenue,

past the VFW, you will notice that the road narrows to a tight 12 feet and you may have a few cars or golf

carts parked on the side of the road. We must always keep an eye out for pedestrians, bicycles, skateboards,

pets, and wildlife. Please remember that the speed limit on Long Island is 20 mph, however there are times

when even that is just too fast. Be vigilant of your surroundings, register your vehicle, golf cart, ATV and

always ensure operators have a valid license (this includes golf carts).

Long Island uses the emergency 911 reporting system, please be sure to have your street address visible for

our Fire & Rescue Department. Typically the spring and fall are the times we ought to be checking our fire

alarms; I urge you to please put this on your ‘to do’ list when opening up for a new season and replace your

batteries, do not take them out and wait until later.

Please remember that a fireworks permit application must be submitted to the Town Office five days prior to

using consumer fireworks.

This past year we have had a turnover in the position of Fire Chief. I would like to thank Chief Coleman

Clarke for his many years of service to our small community. We all can feel confident that the Long Island

Fire & Rescue Department will continue to provide us with a safe and reliable service.

Board of Selectmen

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Solid Waste Report Starting July 1, 2013, the Town of Long Island assumed management of the Municipal Transfer Station. The

change in management has come with a couple of important changes. First of all, the Town has been working

to adjust the hours of operation to better meet the needs of the residents by maintaining hours that experience

the highest frequency of customers and cutting hours of low to nil frequency. Additionally, the Town has

begun transporting road materials to the island in the empty open-top containers. By coupling these trips, the

Town is able to reduce the total number of barge trips and therefore reduce costs.

The Town continues to offer Zero-Sort recycling, which alleviates the hassle of separating recyclables and,

again, helps to control costs. Also, the Long Island Fire and Rescue has continued to collect returnable bottles

and cans as a fundraiser for the Fire Association, which helps to support community volunteer efforts. The

Town urges residents to continue to recycle as well as to compost kitchen waste, which helps to keep

unnecessary waste out of the household trash as well as provide nutrients-rich materials for gardening.

Waste Hauled in 2013:

Municipal Solid Waste (household trash): 145.75 tons

Construction Demolition Debris: 86.6 tons

Zero-Sort Recycling: 23.91 tons

Recycled Cardboard: 16.59 tons

Recycled Metal: 21.22 tons

Recyclable Items Below are listed items that may be recycled.

Zero-Sort: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, telephone/soft cover books, direct mail/envelops, mixed paper,

paperboard (cereal boxes or shoe boxes), pizza boxes (as long as all food remnants have been removed),

milk/juice containers, glass bottles/jars, aluminum (pie places/trays/foils), plastic (including bottles and

containers #1-7).

Cardboard Recycling: clean cardboard, paperboard, brown paper shopping bags, etc.

Not Recylable Plastic bags (including grocery bags), Styrofoam, window glass, mirrors, hard plastics, light bulbs, plastic or

foam packaging materials, etc.

Erin Crowley – Community Planning and Development Fellow

Road Commissioners Report This past year was the first year using new contractors for snow and ice control. Coastal Inc. representative

Silas Kelly and Long Island’s own Mike Hansen did all of the plowing and sanding this past winter. The year

started early with several ice events which required an extraordinary amount of time and resources. Winter

was not about to take it easy as Silas and Mike got the lay of the land. In February we had several back-to-

back events of blizzard conditions, which required multiple days of working around the clock to maintain safe

and passable roads for us all. Thank you both for your efforts.

This past year was also the first year using a new contractor for road maintenance, Seabreeze Property

Management. Seabreeze performed storm runoff damage repair, which involved compacting new gravel into

runoff ruts on gravel roads: Leavitt Street, Beach Avenue, Ocean Street, and Harbor D’Grace Road. This

work also involved reshaping washouts to previous flow patterns on the gravel roads, including several the

above-mentioned streets.

Seabreeze also performed the roadside mowing this past summer. A hardworking crew walked our island with

mowers, weed trimmers, and brush hogs cleaning and clearing vegetation from the culverts and roadways.

This allowed for clear lines of site, less tick habitat, and a very beautiful Island for all to enjoy.

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We will be looking ahead to several projects for the coming years. These include, a drainage project

incorporating Leavitt Street from the intersection of Fern Avenue towards Winterview Lane and also

continuing from Fern Avenue down Leavitt Street around the corner up to the top of the hill. Also, we will be

evaluating the paved roads for winter damage as well as candidates for a large paving project. Finally, we will

be developing a Roads Maintenance Plan to assist in long term planning. We will also establish a winter roads

policy to better align goals and expectations between the Board of Selectmen, the roads contractor, and the

community at large.

Board of Selectmen/Road Commissioners

Island Fellow’s Report First of all, I would like to thank the island community for giving me the opportunity to spend two years with

you. It has certainly been one of the most interesting and eye opening of experiences. Being an Island Fellow

means a lot of things; it means a lot of learning, a lot of living, and a lot of sacrifice but, ultimately, it also

means a lot of reward.

My primary project this year has been to work with the Town Government and help to define the role of the

Town Administrator. This has meant taking on much of this role, doing research, and building procedures.

Probably the most visible change has been expanding the minutes for the Selectmen’s Meeting. After hearing

critiques that there needed to be more transparency, the Selectmen, Town Clerk, and I chose to develop the

minutes to include much more detail to give residents more information concerning town business. Many

have appreciated the wealth of information and have found it to be a great boon to the Town. With the

Selectmen, I have also been working to revamp the employee policies, streamline job descriptions, and

introduce new employee policies. All of these new policies will help preserve a strong foundation for the

Town government.

With the reorganization of operations in the Town beginning July 1, 2013, I’ve helped coordinate

management of the Transfer Station. With the great and unfailing work of the Transfer Station employees,

we’ve been able to continue to provide this service. Working with them, we’ve also continued to analyze the

usage of the Transfer Station in order to provide optimal service. Furthermore, this year we’ve also developed

a system to cut costs for transporting road maintenance materials (winter sand and salt as well as gravel) by

bringing these materials out in empty open top containers (used to dispose of metal and construction debris)

before making swaps at the Transfer Station. This system has been successful in keeping us well within

budget for both solid waste as well as for road maintenance.

Also, with the school I have continued to assist with service learning projects. I’d really like to thank the

teachers, Marci and Paula, and all of the parent and community volunteers who helped this year and last with

the House Project, we completed the book! This year we have been working with the Island Institute on the

WeatherBlur Project, which has pulled together scientists, fishermen, four Maine Schools (Long, Peaks,

Chebeague, and North Haven), and two schools in Sitka, Alaska (SEER School and Keet Gooshi Heen

Elementary) to explore weather and climate. In the fall we participated in a bycatch study with a ventless trap

at Marriner’s, which brought up a lot of interesting animal species and really demonstrated the Green Crab

infestation! This spring we will continue with the Green Crab study but also work more with the Alaskan

schools studying weather and weather prediction. Also, with the Recreation Department I started the Long

Island Service Club, which got the kids at the school planning and participating in service projects in the

community. Our first project was a film screening for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We also helped make

invitations for the Valentine’s Tea, made a short video for a non-island community to learn about our home,

and planned an Earth Day clean up. The students did an amazing job!

It’s been a busy year but also a successful one! Again, I’d like to thank the community for your support and

appreciation; it has meant so much to me. All the best,

Erin Crowley – Community Planning and Development Fellow

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Planning Board Report The Planning Board continues to work to maintain our Land Use Ordinances for the Town of Long Island.

The Land Use Ordinances have been reviewed, amended, repealed, rewritten many times and then adopted by

the Town to insure that they continue to be consistent with the comprehensive plan and the laws of the state.

In the fall of this fiscal year the Planning Board reviewed and approved a change to the off street parking

requirements for the Wary Spar Project removing the golf cart only restriction to allow other vehicles to be

parked on the property in the spaces provided. The Board also changed the number of spaces allowed to four

which meets the requirements of the ordinances.

The Board is currently reviewing an application for a change of use from the Long Island Store, the change

requested is to go from a take out store to a sit down restaurant, and this would allow the owner to obtain a

license to serve beer and wine for consumption on the premises. At this time the Planning Board is set to

have a public hearing to receive input and comments from the public.

The Planning Board will also be reviewing a proposal to amend the Island Residential Zone standards to

allow aquaculture activities as a Conditional Use. This request is the result of an exciting proposal from a

citizen to utilize the old generator house in the area for the raising of fish and a green house to grow

vegetables year-round.

The Planning Board Meetings are open to the public and as always, we encourage the public to attend.

Brad Brown – Planning Board Chair

Harbormaster & Constable Report I am pleased to submit the Long Island Harbormaster’s Annual Report for 2013. It was with great pride that I

represented the Town of Long with the public, the surrounding towns and respective departments.

Let me begin this report by publicly thanking all individuals, surrounding municipalities, departments and

their members who assisted in the planning and execution of the 2013 Long Island Lobster Boat Races! The

clearly marked race course was lined with many boats from up and down the coast. A lot of fun was had and

the day was incident-free! Again, thank you to all who helped make this a safe, fun event!

This past year, as in the past I have served as Harbormaster and Constable. This combination allows for a

smooth merging of duties, responsibilities and service to the public. During the 2013 summer months, I met

over 250 arrivals/departures of Casco Bay Lines. Observing and assisting with the efficient and orderly flow

of passengers and freight was appreciated by the CBL crew members and many of the general public. On

several occasions, I assisted in the location of “lost freight” which was mistakenly taken home by someone or

sent to a wrong island. In addition there were two medical emergencies on Marriner’s Wharf around boat

time. Expeditious response from the highly regarded Long Island Rescue Department was initiated via radio

as opposed to phone. By getting resources alerted before dispatched, several minutes may have been shaved

off the response time.

Currently there are two aquaculture leases within the Town’s waters. One is a blue mussel venture and one is

a kelp farm. Both are located off the southwestern point of Little Chebeague Island. They exist harmoniously

with the lobster fisheries and several local fishermen actually believe that the presence of these rafts create a

symbiotic relationship with the lobsters.

In conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, I responded to four calls for service. One was for a grounded

vessel, and three for missing boats or kayaks. The grounded vessel was able to float with the coming tide.

This grounding incident resulted in no injuries or environmental impact. This coming year additional mutual

support/exercises are planned with the Coast Guard. Also, while making routine rounds at the public beaches,

I was able to summons the Rescue Department to South Beach to respond to a request from a patient suffering

from a broken collar bone and a juvenile who slipped on barnacle crusted rocks resulting in severe scrapes

and lacerations.

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“Swim Area” or “No Boats” buoys were placed off South Beach and Fowler’s Beach. The purpose of these

buoys is to designate a safe swimming area for those enjoying Long Island beaches. Several times I was

called for motor boats operating within the boundaries of these buoys. Upon responding, and using the

opportunity to educate the boat operators on their responsibility regarding the buoys and to the swimmers, all

graciously exited the area or re-anchored outside the designated swim area.

Forty feet of the main float at Marriner’s Landing is designated “LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY”.

It is imperative that this area remains clear for water taxis, and emergency vessels. If at any time one needs to

tie-up within this area, the captain needs to remain with the vessel and be able to move the boat without

hesitation. Town ordinances allow for a $50 fine for violators. But more important, it is pure courtesy to

your neighbors.

Mooring buoys are required to be clearly marked with the mooring permit number. Voluntary compliance

helps identify your property in the case of an emergency. Sometimes the first responder will not know whose

mooring or boat is in peril. By marking your buoy, you are helping all – and you even might be helping

yourself!

This year Long Island will follow many of its neighboring communities by using Online Mooring. This is a

web-based program that allows mooring permit applicants to apply/renew on line. This will make the

application/renewal process easier and more efficient. In addition it will assist in the permit compliance

enforcement effort.

This coming summer, an effort will be made to remove abandoned moorings. If a mooring buoy is unmarked,

it may be declared abandoned and removed at the last known owner’s expense.

This past year, as the Long Island Harbormaster, I took part in Operation Dry Water. This is a multi-agency

operation focused on the education, prevention and apprehension of individuals operating a vessel while

intoxicated.

This past summer, I responded to five requests for interagency assistance and mutual aid to Portland on two

occasions.

FIREWORKS

Consumer fireworks are legal in the State of Maine and on Long Island. However, there are limitations to the

day, time and location of their use. Permits are required from the Town.

A permit only may be issued for the following days and during the following times:

July 3rd, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m.;

July 4th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m. the following day;

December 31st, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m. the following day;

January 1st, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m.

And a permit may be issued to use consumer fireworks ONLY at the following locations:

South Beach;

Front Beach;

Boston Sand and Gravel, also known as Long Island Land;

Cleaves Landing and Beach; and

East End Beach

NOTE: Portions of the above locations may be private property. Written permission from private

property owners must be presented to Town Hall prior to the issuance of any permit.

Fireworks permit applications MUST be received at Town Hall at least five (5) days prior to the event.

If you are planning a “professional fireworks display” (use of other than ‘consumer fireworks’ 27 CFR

§555.11), a licensed pyrotechnician must be on site. In addition, all Federal and State Laws and Local

Ordinances must be followed (Long Island Ordinance Chapter 10-A).

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GOLF CARTS

Another concern of many islanders is the operation of golf carts on the island’s roads by unlicensed drivers.

To legally drive a golf cart on Long Island, the operator must possess a valid license! (§17-13-1). If you

have rental property and a cart is included, do yourself and your renters a favor and make the renters aware of

this. It is a state law and a local ordinance. In addition, golf carts shall keep to the extreme right of the

roadway; and shall obey all traffic laws applicable to motor vehicles, including a working light in front and on

the rear for night-time operation.

“I don’t want to say anything, but …..” When one witnesses any suspicious activity or that thought to be

criminal, it is imperative to call 9-1-1 right away. By waiting for the next day to speak to our Deputy or

report the incident, one is limiting the potential response, reaction or remediation. By waiting to report an

incident, what is your intent when you say, “I don’t want to say anything, but …..” As members of our

community it is everyone’s duty to make the report expeditiously.

This past year, I began serving as the liaison between the Town of Long Island Fire/Rescue Department and

the Town of Falmouth Fire/Rescue Department. One of my goals for this role is to improve the quality of

life for those on the island. By building collaboration and mutual respect between the towns and the various

departments, we have improved the delivery of all aspects of public safety, including the development of a

unique, top notch system for the delivery of emergency medical care to the Long Island community. We have

adopted Falmouth as the primary route for medical evacuation to the mainland. By transporting patients to

Falmouth we are able to obtain paramedic care (the highest Emergency Medical license level available) for

the patient faster than transporting to Portland. During the summer of 2013, we utilized Falmouth services for

twenty-one patients. And during several rescue calls warranting a more rapid paramedic response, we were

able to have the Falmouth Paramedic delivered directly to Long Island via the Falmouth Harbormaster! We

actually had a paramedic delivering advanced life support care in less than ten minutes, compared to over

twenty if we transported to Portland. This option is critical when minutes can have impact on the outcome of

a call. The working relationship with Falmouth Fire Department has also evolved to having the Long Island

Rescue members being invited to take part in Falmouth’s regular trainings. This opportunity allows our

members to routinely earn continuing education credits, practice and hone key skills and learn new techniques

all focused on helping them continue delivering the very best emergency healthcare possible to our family,

neighbors and visitors.

Unfortunately, at this time (approximately mid-April thru Thanksgiving) the transportation to Falmouth is

only seasonal. During the winter months, we transport medical calls to Portland or South Portland and hand

off care to the respective ambulance crew.

John Wallace – Harbormaster/Constable

Code Enforcement Officer’s Report Distribution of Permits – 2013

Single Family Homes: 1

Accessory Buildings: 2

Renovation, Remodeling & Additions: 12

Miscellaneous/Other Building: 0

Internal Plumbing Permits: 2 Subsurface plumbing Permits: 11 Electrical Permits: 11

The Code Enforcement Office is here to assist you with your Building Permit Applications and to answer

questions regarding zoning and construction issues as well as guide you through the many State and Federal

laws and regulations that may be applicable to your project. This office also enforces the Long Island Land

Use Ordinance, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC), the National Electric Code and the

State of Maine Plumbing and Sub-surface wastewater rules. Please call 766-5820 with any questions or

concerns you may have regarding the interpretation and application of the codes and ordinances.

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As always, I welcome any suggestions you may have which would enable this office to further meet the Town

of Long Island Land Use and Building Code needs. I would like to thank the Town’s staff and the Selectmen

for the support they continue to give me.

Jim Nagle – CEO

Town Clerk’s Report

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 Vital Statistics Births: 1

Marriages: 0

Deaths: 4

Licenses and Permits Issued Dogs Licensed: 52 Liquor Licenses: 0

Hunting & Fishing Licenses: 16 Business Licenses: 5

1-Day Liquor Licenses: 8 Beano License: 0

Voter Registration

Total Registered Voters as 6/30/13: 250

Brenda L. Singo – Town Clerk

Treasurer’s Report – FY Ending June 2013

GENERAL FUND

Fund Balance June 30, 2012 $ 287,947

Revenues

Property Taxes $1,045,554

Excise Taxes $ 49,979

Interest on Taxes $ 2,788

Change in deferred taxes $ 0

Town Clerk Fees $ 721

Mooring & Anchorage Fees $ 4,490

Parking Permits $ 1,770

Code Enforcement Fees $ 4,634

Federal Grants $ 28,697

FEMA Storm Roads $ 0

FEMA Storm 2010 $ 0

State Revenue Sharing $ 6,447

State School Lunch Reimbursement $ 4,114

State School Subsidy $ 25,981

Homestead Exemption Reimbursement $ 1,797

DOT Block Grant $ 10,008

Sheriff’s Dept. Income $ 510

State Park Fee $ 3,038

Veteran’s Reimbursement $ 122

Tree Growth $ 103

Transfer Station $ 16,185

Miscellaneous Income & Donations $ 16,593

Student Lunch Payments $ 4,191

School Tuition $ 9,716

Library Donations and Fundraisers $ 7,169

Library Fees and Fines $ 580

Recreation/Teen Center $ 17,228

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Cemetery and Perpetual Care $ 1,635

Animal Control Officer $ 171

Property Rental $ 7,252

Private Septic Grant $ 27,640

Cash Management Income $ 340

Generator Building Revenue $ 0

Total Revenues $1,299,453

Total Expenditures $1,279,299

Transfers (To) From Other Funds Minimum Balance Set Aside $ (10,500)

Special Projects $ 0

Capital Reserve Fund $ (2,540)

Cemetery Perpetual Care $ (180)

FEMA Legal Reserve $ (30,000)

Car Disposal Fund $ (9,365)

Total Transfers $ (52,585)

Proceeds from Long Term Debt $ 79,820

Proceeds from Land Sale $ 0

Fund Balance June 30, 2013 $ 335,336

All Funds June 30, 2013

General Fund $ 335,336

Capital Improvement Reserve $ 3,540

Cemetery Perpetual Care $ 20,661

Minimum Balance Set Aside $ 51,000

FEMA Legal Reserve $ 30,000

Car Disposal Fund $ 9,365

Special Projects $ 420,685

Total All Funds June 30, 2013 $ 870,587

The audited Fiscal-Year Financial Statements for the Town of Long Island are available at Town Hall for

viewing. They are prepared by Runyon, Kersteen and Ouellette, 20 Long Creek Drive, South Portland, ME

04106.

Grants 2013

School Grants

Kids Consortium $ 250

Morgan Fund Grant $ 0

Recreation Grants Field and Track Grant $ 1,500

Community Ctr. Revitalization Grants $ 0

Miscellaneous Town Funds

Bruce Tornquist Memorial $ 11,923

Total Grants 2012-2013 $ 13,673

Nancy Jordan – Treasurer

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TAX COLLECTORS REPORT

JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013

Taxes Committed $1,041,754.22

Taxes Collected $1,028,181.71

Abatements Granted $ 0.00

Supplements Added $ 0.00

Balance to Collect $ 13,572.51

Total Amount to Lien $ 13,572.42

Off-set Amount $ .09

Delinquent Accounts as of July 1, 2013:

** #423 – Brown, Bradley B. $ 1,245.62

** #313 – Ed.-Bus.-Tech.-Adv.-Corp. LLC $ 2,523.86

** #525 – Evans, Peter W. $ 2,444.11

#738 – Flower Trust $ 1,597.51

** #665 – Henning, Ella C. & Harry W. III Jts. $ 853.13

#705 – Horr, Leon S. Jr. & Horr, Sharon L. Jts. $ 2,195.34

** #803 – Severance, John M. $ 559.89

**Taxes have since been paid or abated to the Town

Brenda L. Singo – Tax Collector

Finance Committee Report

The Finance Committee is presenting to the voters and taxpayers of Long Island the following proposed

budget for the Fiscal Year 2014/2015. The proposed budget will go from $6.98 to $7.16 per $1,000 of

assessed value. This represents an increase of 2.8%. We appreciate all the work of the Finance Committee

members as well as the Selectmen for all their time and efforts during this budget season.

Highlights

There are three areas of the budget that we work with. They are: operating expenses of the Town departments

and the School; discretionary items such as capital improvements (both expensed and financed) and the

Minimum Balance Set Aside; and non discretionary items such as revenue, surplus, county taxes and change

in assessment.

During this budgeting season the Committee worked closely with the Selectmen throughout the process. The

budget allocation this year net of revenues was 41% for education, 18% to Public Works and Solid Waste,

14% to Public Safety, 14% to Town Government, 6% to Debt Services, and all other was 7%.

The budget for education is up this year 4.8% driven by enrollment and less revenue coming in from the state.

Increase in reserves for snow plowing also added to the increase this year as this past winter significantly

depleted reserves. The increases applied to salaries of town employees were well within nationally published

cost of living changes over last year. Solid waste budgets are down slightly. The tax levy is also up 1.5%

helping the town with the overall mil rate calculation. Finally there are additional funds set aside for the

upkeep of the rescue boat.

Al Hemond – Chairman

Ralph Sweet – Vice-Chairman

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SPECIAL NOTE

THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY THE

“PROPOSED WARRANT”

AS MUCH AS THE SELECTMEN & OTHER DEPARTMENTS TRY

TO HAVE ALL OF THEIR WARRANT ARTICLES READY FOR THE

TOWN REPORT PRIOR TO GOING TO PRINT, THERE ARE

OCCASIONS WHERE LEGALLY THERE COULD BE WARRANT

ARTICLES ADDED OR EVEN DELETED FROM WHAT’S BEEN

PRINTED IN THE “TOWN REPORT”.

Therefore:

PLEASE CHECK LEGAL POSTING OF WARRANT

SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO

TOWN MEETING

OR

THE TOWN’S WEBSITE: townoflongisland.us

Brenda L. Singo

Town Clerk

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*Proposed* TOWN MEETING WARRANT

Saturday, May 10, 2014

To: David Singo, Citizen of the Town of Long Island, in the County of Cumberland, State of

Maine.

Greetings… In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the

inhabitants of the Town of Long Island in said county and state, qualified by law to vote in Town

affairs, to meet at the Long Island Community Center in said Town on Saturday, the 10th

of May,

A.D. 2014, at eight o’clock in the forenoon, then and there to act upon the Articles 1 through 61:

Article 1. To choose a moderator by written ballot to preside at said meeting.

Article 2. To elect by written ballot a Selectman to serve on the Board of Selectmen (those

elected shall also serve as the assessors and overseers of the poor) for a term of three years, effective

from 7/1/2014 to 06/30/2017.

Article 3. To elect by written ballot a School Committee member to serve on the School

Committee for a term of three years, effective from 7/1/2014 to 06/30/2017.

ARTICLES 4 & 5 WILL BE VOTED ON BY WRITTEN BALLOT

Article 4. Shall the Town vote to authorize the members of the Municipal Fire and Rescue

Department to elect a Municipal Fire Chief, as authorized by 30-A M.R.S.A. section 3153?

Article 5. Shall the Town direct the Selectmen to draft an ordinance to change the method of

appointment of the Fire Chief to a nomination and election process where the Fire Chief will be

elected by the Long Island Fire Department, the ordinance to be considered at the Special Town

Meeting to be held in August?

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to make final

determinations regarding the closing or opening of roads to winter maintenance pursuant to 23

M.R.S.A. {2953.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the

Town, to procure a loan or loans in anticipation of taxes, such loan or loans (principal and interest)

to be repaid during the municipal year out of money raised from municipal year taxes.

The Finance Committee recommends a “YES” vote.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to screen

and approve or appoint Sheriff’s Deputies and/or Constables for the fiscal year 2014-2015.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote that the Town tax is due on September 15, 2014 and is

payable in two (2) installments on September 15, 2014 and March 15, 2015 and to set the interest

rate to be charged for late payments 7% per year.


Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Tax Collector to accept tax money in

advance of receiving the tax commitment from the assessors. The Town will pay no interest on

these advance payments. The Finance Committee recommends a “YES” vote.

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Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School

Committee to accept, on behalf of the Town: gifts, donations and contributions in the form of

money, personal services and materials. Said gifts will be for the benefit of the Town, its

government including legal departments and public facilities thereof, for the purpose of aiding and

enhancing the delivery of public services. Said gifts to be without conditions and not require the

voters to raise additional maintenance monies.

The Finance Committee and School Committee recommend a “YES” vote.

Article 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee,

on behalf of the Town, to secure grants, funds and other available revenues from the state, federal

and other agencies and sources and authorize the expenditure of said dedicated funds provided that

such grants, funds and other revenues do not require expenditure of Town funds not previously

appropriated.

The Finance Committee and School Committee recommend a “YES” vote.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to borrow or appropriate from

un-appropriated surplus as they deem advisable to meet unanticipated expenses and emergencies that

occur during fiscal year 2014-2015.


Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to set the interest rate to be paid by the Town on abated

taxes at 5% for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

Article 15. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for

compensation for Town Officers and/or Appointees.

The Finance Committee recommends:

Selectmen (3 at $3,299) $ 9,897

(Chair) $ 2,030

Parklands/Beaches $ 791

Wharves/Floats/Public Buildings $ 3,000

Public Safety $ 0

Solid Waste $ 0

Assessing/Map Updates $ 1,071

Town Clerk $12,374

Treasurer $12,991

Tax Collector $12,374

Office Assistant $ 5,588

Administrative Assistant $ 2,840

Town Hall Employee Benefits $ 2,200

Code Enforcement Officer $10,585

Animal Control Officer $ 1,025

Harbormaster $ 1,025

Town Meeting Moderator $ 100

Social Services Director $ 256

Recreation Director $ 4,291

Payroll Taxes $10,334

Island Fellow Contribution $ 0

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Town Administrator $12,000

Health Officer $ 256

TOTAL $105,028

Article 16. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for

professional assistance.


Town Accountant $ 0

Town Annual Audit $ 8,000

Town Counsel $11,000

Tax Assessor $ 2,000

Additional Professional Assistance $ 6112

Lawn Mowing Contract $10,194

LICLOC $ 2,500

TOTAL $39,806

Article 17. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Town

government administration.


Town Government Administration $97,260

Articles 18 through 28 Authorize Expenditures in Education Cost Center Categories.

Article 18. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to

expend for REGULAR INSTRUCTION.

School and Finance Committees Recommend $328,569


expend for SPECIAL EDUCATION.



expend for TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

School and Finance Committees Recommend $0


expend for OTHER INSTRUCTION.



expend for STUDENT AND STAFF SUPPORT.



expend for SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION.


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expend for SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.



expend for TRANSPORTATION AND BUSES.



expend for FACILITIES MAINTENANCE.



expend for DEBT SERVICE.



expend for ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES.


ARTICLES 29 AND 30 RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

Article 29. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will appropriate for the total cost of

funding public education from Kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and

Services Funding Act (Recommend $350,604.61) and to see what sum the Town of Long Island will

raise as its contribution to the total cost of funding public education from Kindergarten to grade 12

as described in the Essential Programs and Services Act in accordance with Maine Revised Statues,

Title 20-A, section 15688.

The School and Finance Committees Recommend $335,886.61.

Explanation: The Town’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from

Kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act is the

amount of money determined by state law to be the minimum amount that a municipality must raise

in order to receive the full amount of state dollars.

ARTICLE 30 IS REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACCURATE RECORDED HAND COUNT

Article 30. Shall the Town of Long Island raise and appropriate $87,462.39 in additional local

funds, which exceeds the State’s Essential Programs and Services funding model by $79,134.97 as

required to fund the budget recommended by the School Committee?

The School and Finance Committees recommend $87,462.39 for additional local funds and gives

the following reasons for exceeding the State’s Essential Programs and Services funding model by

$79,134.97: EPS does not fully support all the necessary costs of a K-12 educational program, such

as:

(1) Special Education cost (2) transportation and bus costs and (3) escalating fuel and electricity

costs.

Explanation: The additional local funds are those locally raised funds over and above the Town’s

local contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as

described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and local amounts raised for the

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annual payment on non-state funded debt service that will help achieve the Town budget for

educational programs.

ARTICLE 31 SUMMARIZES THE PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

Article 31. Shall the Town authorize the School Committee to expend $482,299 for the fiscal

year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 from the Town’s contribution to the total cost

of funding public education from Kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs

and Services Funding Act, non-state funded school construction projects, additional local funds for

school purposes under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15690, unexpended balances,

tuition receipts, state subsidy, and other receipts for the support of schools?

The School and Finance Committees Recommend $482,299.

Explanation: This is a summary article and approves expenditures of the proposed budget of

$482,299. This article authorizes the School Committee to spend the money appropriated in the

previous articles, plus other revenues. This article does not raise any additional money

Article 32. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the following Revenues, Balances Carried and

Fund Transfers, to cover the expenditures appropriated in the previous articles? Remaining funding

required to be raised by taxation.

School Undesignated Fund Balance $23,730

School Nutrition Revenues $ 2,500

State School Nutrition Reimbursement $ 2,000

IDEA Local Entitlement $ 7,000

Tuition $ 9,002

General Purpose Aid (estimated) $14,718

Total $58,950

The School and Finance Committee Recommend Adoption

Article 33. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Long Island

Community Library operating costs.

The Finance Committee recommends: $ 5,000

Article 34. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for insurance.


Insurance $ 26,469

Article 35. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Public

Safety.


Police $ 30,458

Fire and EMS $115,023

Rescue Boat $ 12,160

Emergency Preparedness $ 3,500

TOTAL $161,141

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Article 36. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Public

Works.


Public Works $110,400

Article 37. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Solid

Waste.


Solid Waste $100,000

Article 38. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Social

Services.


Social Services $ 1,500

Article 39. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the

Recreation Committee, including Community Center operation.


Article 40. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the

Cemetery operations.


Article 41. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Capital

Debt Service.


Capital Debt Service $ 75,612

Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, for the fiscal year beginning 1-July-2014

and ending 30-June-2015, all revenues, grants, fees and undesignated surplus, for the purpose of

reducing 2014-2015 tax commitment.


Revenues, Fees & Grants $163,000

Audited 12-13 Government Surplus $104,000

Article 43. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and transfer to the Minimum

Balance Set Aside with the condition that it be used to maintain the mil rate established at Town

Meeting.


Article 44. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Social

Service Referrals.


Social Service Referrals $ 0

Article 45. To see if the Town will vote to authorize 2013-2014 CIP Surplus to be transferred to

CIP Reserve Fund.


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Article 46. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to transfer from the CIP Reserve Fund

and appropriate for 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Projects.

The Finance Committee recommends: $ 0

Article 47. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Capital

Improvement Project Reserve Fund.

The Finance Committee recommends: $ 0

Article 48. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for capital spending.


Article 49. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for a Snow Plowing

Reserve that can be used for snow plowing in FY 2015 should the FY2015 plowing costs exceed

budget. Any funds remaining in the reserve after the winter of 2015, will remain in the reserve.


Article 50. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Harbor Master

Boat Reserve.


Article 51. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Teacher Deferred

Compensation Fund.

The School Committee and Finance Committee Recommend: $ 1,500

Recess: President of LICA will present the 2014 Francis “Tiny” Murphy Civic Award

See next page for Article 52 and on.

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Article 52. Shall the Town vote to a) approve a revised Community Center Revitalization Project

to include tearing down the existing building and rebuilding on the existing foundation, b)

appropriate an additional sum not to exceed $275,000 to meet the cost, and c) fund said

appropriation by authorizing the Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to issue general

obligation securities of the Town of Long Island, Maine (including temporary notes in anticipation

of the sale thereof), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $275,000, and the discretion to

fix the date(s), maturity(ies), calls for redemption, place(s) of payment, form and other details of said

securities, including execution and delivery of said securities on behalf of the Town of Long Island,

and to provide for the sale thereof, is hereby delegated to the Treasurer and Chairman of the Board

of Selectmen.

Note: If this article passes, the total loan amount approved for CCRP will be $425K

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Estimated 04/01/2014

1. Total indebtedness:

A. Bonds outstanding and unpaid:

1. Cumberland County $135,758

2.. FEMA and Fire Truck $ 40,000

3. Trash Compactor, School $ 14,000

Office, Wave Break

4. School bus, Town Hall $ 45,000

Roof and School Floor

B. Bonds to be issued if this Article

Is approved: $275,000

2. Costs:

At an estimated interest rate of 4% for 20 year maturity, the estimated costs of this bond issue

will be:

Principal $275,000

Interest $124,947

Total New Debt Service $399,947

3. Validity:

The validity of the bonds and of the voters’ ratification of the bonds may not be affected by any

errors in the above estimates. If the actual amount of the total debt service for the bonds issue

varies from the estimate, the ratification by the electors is nevertheless conclusive and the

validity of the bond issue is not affected by reason of the variance.

s/Nancy Jordan

Nancy Jordan, Treasurer

If Article 52 is approved, it will be suggested that the voters vote down Article 53. The Town can

only vote to approve ARTICLE 52 OR ARTICLE 53, but not both. Or they can vote down both

articles.

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Article 53. Shall the Town vote to a) approve a project called Phase II of the Community Center

Revitalization Project (that will include the work originally defined in Article 57, 05/11/2014) b)

appropriate an additional sum not to exceed $200,000 to meet the cost and c) fund said appropriation

by authorizing the Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to issue general obligation

securities of the Town of Long Island, Maine (including temporary notes in anticipation of the sale

thereof), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000, and the discretion to fix the date(s),

maturity(ies), calls for redemption, place(s) of payment, form and other details of said securities,

including execution and delivery of said securities on behalf of the Town of Long Island, and to provide

for the sale thereof, is hereby delegated to the Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.

Note: if this article passes, the total loan amount approved for CCRP will be 350K

FINANCIAL STATEMENT





2. FEMA and Fire Truck $ 40,000


Office, Wave Break




Is approved: $200,000

2. Costs:

At an estimated maximum interest rate of 4% for 20 year maturity, the estimated costs of this bond

issue will be:

Principal $200,000

Interest $ 98,071


3. Validity:



varies from the estimate, the ratification by the electors is nevertheless conclusive and the validity

of the bond issue is not affected by reason of the variance.

s/Nancy Jordan


Note: The Town has already approved, appropriated, and funded $600,000 for CCRP through a bond issue

and donations, grants and fundraisers. There is a state statute that allows the Town to spend donations over

and above that amount approved at a previous town meeting. The donations must be given expressly for the

CCRP project, and the selectmen must vote to accept and spend them for that purpose. Therefore we do NOT

need an article to increase the limit voted on article 57 at May 14, 2011 town meeting. However the limit on

borrowing in any article stands as voted on.

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Article 54. Shall the Town vote to a) approve a Cemetery Expansion Project at a cost not to

exceed $75,000; b) appropriate a sum not to exceed $75,000 to meet the cost; c) and fund the said



of the sale thereof), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75,000, and the discretion to fix

the date(s), maturity(ies), calls for redemption, place(s) of payment, form and other details of said



of Selectmen.

The Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen recommend a ‘YES’ vote.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT







Office, Wave Break




Is approved: $ 75,000

2. Costs:

At an estimated maximum interest rate of 4% for 20 year maturity, the estimated costs of this

bond issue will be:

Principal $ 75,000

Interest $ 34,076


3. Validity:





s/Nancy Jordan


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Article 55. Shall the Town vote to a) approve a Rescue Boat Overhaul Project at a cost not to

exceed $50,000; b) appropriate a sum not to exceed $50,000 to meet the cost; c) and fund the said







of Selectmen.


FINANCIAL STATEMENT







Office, Wave Break





2. Costs:


bond issue will be:

Principal $ 50,000

Interest $ 7,409

Total New Debt Service $ 57,409

3. Validity:





s/Nancy Jordan


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Article 56. Shall the Town vote to a) approve a School Lighting Project at a cost not to exceed

$30,000; b) appropriate a sum not to exceed $30,000 to meet the cost; c) and fund the said







of Selectmen.


FINANCIAL STATEMENT







Office, Wave Break





2. Costs:


bond issue will be:

Principal $ 30,000

Interest $ 3,150

Total New Debt Service $ 33,150

3. Validity:





s/Nancy Jordan


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Article 57. Shall an ordinance entitled “Chapter 14 – Land Use – Article 16 – Driveway

Standards”, be adopted?

ARTICLE 16: DRIVEWAY STANDARDS

16.1 Purpose. This ordinance is adopted by the Town of Long Island to establish standards for the

construction of new and or relocation of existing driveways for residential use.

16.2 Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the designated meaning unless a

different meaning is expressly provided or the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Commercial Driveway- A driveway the primary purpose of which is to provide access from a

public way to a commercial use.

Culvert Replacement- The repair, relocation, replacement or removal of an existing culvert or

associated drainage improvements that serve a driveway.

Driveway- A private or joint or commercial drive. road, field road, Paper street, or other avenue

used primarily for vehicular travel that runs through any land and that connects or will connect to a

public way. For purposes of this definition driveways shall also include the apron area where a

driveway connects with a public way and any associated drainage improvements, including but not

limited to, drainage ditching and culverts and related structures or other structures or improvements

that control or influence storm water run off.

Driveway Relocation- A proposed change in the general location, grade, design, length, or drainage

of an existing driveway where the driveway connects to a public way.

Field Road- An avenue of vehicular travel used exclusively for agricultural, silvicultural or

horticultural purposes or to access other land areas exclusively for such purposes.

Residential Driveway- A driveway the sole purpose of which is to provide access from a public

way to a single or multi-family dwelling.

16.3 Application Requirements and Procedures.

A. Permit Required. All new building construction requires a driveway permit. For the purposes

of this section it shall include addition and or renovations that include relocating drive ways. This

permit shall be part of the overall building permit process with the Code Enforcement Officer

(CEO).

B. Information Required. The information required for the permit shall consist of the standards

set forth section 16.4 of this ordinance.

C. Applicant shall submit a plot plan showing the location, dimensions and set backs of proposed

driveway.

16.4 Driveway Standard.

A. General Design. Driveways shall be located and designed in profile and grade to afford safe and

convenient access to and from public ways, and to maintain to preserve the integrity of adjoining

public ways. With a clear line of site to and from adjoining public ways, with proper erosion

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controls, so that storm water run off or associated debris will not flow onto public ways or adjacent

properties, and with proper measures to prevent damage or erosion to the public way or adjacent

properties. As conditions to Driveway Permits applicant will be required to site all driveways and

employ all necessary and appropriate construction, erosion and storm water control and techniques

for improvement to these ends. Driveway apron areas connecting with public ways shall not extend

any further into the public way than the edge of the improved surface of the public way.

B. Residential Driveways. Single lane driveways shall not be less than twelve feet (12’) in width

and not less than twenty feet (20’) in length and must set back from property lines a minimum of

five feet (5’).

C. Culvert and Erosion Control Installations and Standards. When it has been determine by the

road commissioner or CEO that culverts are need for drainage and erosion control then they shall be

installed accordingly for proper drainage and the natural flow of storm water run off. Culverts shall

be constructed of galvanized steel or plastic and must meet any load, dimensional material standards

require for the use intended. Culverts shall be a minimum of twelve inches (12”) in diameter and of

suitable length which extends a minimum of twelve inches (12”) beyond the edge of the drive way

and set to a depth which provides for proper water flow.

C.1 Backfill and Cover Material. Culverts must be protected and covered with gravel

suitable for road construction. The minimum cover, measured from top of sub- grade

material to the top of the culvert, shall be six inches (6”)

C.2 Maintenance Responsibility. Applicants are solely responsible for the cost and

installation of any culvert and drainage improvements required by a Driveway permit. The

Town, as part of its road maintenance programs will thereafter maintain properly installed

and approved culvert located in the public right- of –way.

16.5 Enforcement. The CEO will enforce the provisions of this ordinance under the authority and

procedures set forth in Title 30 –A §4452 M.R S.A or otherwise available under Maine Law. The

CEO may issue stop-work orders regarding installation of improvements or construction that is

carried out without a Driveway permit, inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance or in violation

of the conditions of a drive way permit.

16.6 Conflict with other Standards. The provisions of this ordinance are not intended to interfere

with or conflict with applicable rules, standards, ordinances, regulations, permitting procedures or

provisions of law. Where this ordinance is inconsistent with another rule, standard, Ordinance,

regulation, permitting procedure or provision of law, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

Article 58. Shall an ordinance entitled “Chapter 30 – Road and Street Construction Standards

(Adopted May 3, 2003) – 6. Street Opening Permit Required”, be adopted?

6. Street Opening Permit Required

6.1 Street Opening Permit is required when it is necessary for any excavation to accommodate any

utilities that must be placed in any public way paved or gravel. Utilities shall include but not

limited to electrical cables, telephone or communication lines, water lines and sewage lines. The

cost of the permit is set forth in the Town of Long Island Municipal Fees Schedule and paid to the

Town Clerk.

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6.2 Procedure. An applicant shall file an application for a Street Opening Permit with the Town

Clerk. The application will then be reviewed by the Selectmen/Road Commissioner who may issue

the permit. The applicant must also obtain an easement from the Town for placing utilities in a

public way.

6.3 Excavation, Backfilling & Finishing. Excavation work shall be done so as to cause minimal

damage to surrounding pavement or other surfaces. Excavations shall be backfilled with gravel

suitable for road construction and then finished with the original surface material.

Article 59. Shall an ordinance entitled “Chapter 13.4 – Harbor and Waterfront – Section 13.4-4.2

– Registration Fees”, be amended?

Personal use by resident or non-resident taxpayer: $30.00 $ 60.00

Personal use by non-resident: $60.00 $120.00

Rental use: $60.00 $120.00

Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to accept or amend the following Town of Long Island

Municipal Fees to be effective July 1, 2014:

Annual Building Rentals

Garage Bay Building Units – per month $1.25/sq.ft. $2.50/sq.ft.

Marine Building – per month $2.00/sq.ft. $4.00/sq.ft.

Article 61. Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen to grant temporary or permanent easements

in the public way to property owners under such terms as the Selectmen determine will continue to

protect the interests of the Town, promote the health, safety and welfare of the Town, and as are

necessary to enable the installing, constructing, excavating, altering, extending, relocating or

maintaining of utilities such as, but not limited to, water lines, septic lines, electrical lines and

related utility structures and appurtenances?

Documents

Town of Long Island Annual Audited Report 2012 - 2013townoflongisland.us/uploads/File/Town_Meetings/2014_Town_Repor… · Town of Long Island Annual Audited Report 2012 - 2013 Proposed