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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: townhall@myfairpoint.net
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.
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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.
The Finance Committee recommends a “YES” vote.
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.
The Finance Committee recommends a “YES” vote.
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.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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
Article 19. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for SPECIAL EDUCATION.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $30,105
Article 20. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $0
Article 21. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for OTHER INSTRUCTION.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $0
Article 22. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for STUDENT AND STAFF SUPPORT.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $2,500
Article 23. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $27,700
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Article 24. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $16,545
Article 25. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for TRANSPORTATION AND BUSES.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $28,490
Article 26. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for FACILITIES MAINTENANCE.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $39,865
Article 27. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for DEBT SERVICE.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $0
Article 28. To see what sum the Town of Long Island will authorize the School Committee to
expend for ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES.
School and Finance Committees Recommend $8,525
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.
The Finance Committee recommends:
Insurance $ 26,469
Article 35. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Public
Safety.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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.
The Finance Committee recommends:
Public Works $110,400
Article 37. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Solid
Waste.
The Finance Committee recommends:
Solid Waste $100,000
Article 38. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Social
Services.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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.
The Finance Committee recommends: $ 27,450
Article 40. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the
Cemetery operations.
The Finance Committee recommends: $ 5,550
Article 41. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Capital
Debt Service.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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.
The Finance Committee recommends: $ 6,000
Article 44. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Social
Service Referrals.
The Finance Committee recommends:
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.
The Finance Committee recommends a “YES” vote.
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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.
The Finance Committee recommends: $ 22,500
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.
The Finance Committee recommends: $ 20,000
Article 50. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Harbor Master
Boat Reserve.
The Finance Committee recommends: $ 1,000
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
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: $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
Total New Debt Service $298,071
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
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
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 $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
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.
The Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen recommend a ‘YES’ vote.
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: $ 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
Total New Debt Service $109,076
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
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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
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 $50,000, 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.
The Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen recommend a ‘YES’ vote.
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: $ 30,000
2. Costs:
At an estimated maximum interest rate of 4% for 7 year maturity, the estimated costs of this
bond issue will be:
Principal $ 50,000
Interest $ 7,409
Total New Debt Service $ 57,409
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
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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
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 $30,000, 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.
The Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen recommend a ‘YES’ vote.
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: $ 30,000
2. Costs:
At an estimated maximum interest rate of 4% for 5 year maturity, the estimated costs of this
bond issue will be:
Principal $ 30,000
Interest $ 3,150
Total New Debt Service $ 33,150
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
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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?
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