CPC Meetings
Committee meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month. They will begin at 7:00 PM, are open to the Public and will be held at either the Town Office or the Town Hall on Depot Street. Meetings are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
October 21, 2008 Minutes
Committee Members: Alice Strait, Sue Saunders, Jill Bujnowski, Norm Buttrick, Fran Head, and Becky Morin
AVCOG: Ferg Lea
Public Attendees: Paul Moniz, Jody Cooper, and Jeremy Morin
Meeting commenced: 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned: 8:50 pm
Previous to meeting commencement the Board compiled answers to the survey’s sent out to the public after the last meeting.
Discussion ensued on contents of the surveys. Comment from Paul Moniz that our question regarding the need for additional services for the elderly and children was tough to answer if individuals did not know what current status of such programs entailed.
Note to be made that the committee wished for two surveys to be accompanied with an envelope, and through clerical error only one survey was sent, which limited the knowledge we intended to gain. Surveys should have been sent based on voter registration and tax payer status.
Ferg will provide a more detailed compilation of survey data and send out to committee members within the next couple of weeks.
Our rough drafts of information gathered was compiled into plan form, we should work on filling in missing data for the next meeting. Becky should look to see what the debt was owed for and any information regarding the taxes of large owners and tree growth is welcomed. Note to be made that these submission were rough copies we didn’t know would show up in written format without adjustments. Many adjustments to sections can be made regarding change in data since its collection.
Our next step is to address views in comprehensive plan, viewing maps provided by Ferg regarding views, subdivision, and recreation. Those maps were passed out at the meeting for any who wanted.
Next meeting we will discuss what the future land use map will look like considering development since the last map was constructed.
Next meeting to be held Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at the Gilead Town Office at 7:00 pm
AVCOG: Ferg Lea
Public Attendees: Paul Moniz, Jody Cooper, and Jeremy Morin
Meeting commenced: 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned: 8:50 pm
Previous to meeting commencement the Board compiled answers to the survey’s sent out to the public after the last meeting.
Discussion ensued on contents of the surveys. Comment from Paul Moniz that our question regarding the need for additional services for the elderly and children was tough to answer if individuals did not know what current status of such programs entailed.
Note to be made that the committee wished for two surveys to be accompanied with an envelope, and through clerical error only one survey was sent, which limited the knowledge we intended to gain. Surveys should have been sent based on voter registration and tax payer status.
Ferg will provide a more detailed compilation of survey data and send out to committee members within the next couple of weeks.
Our rough drafts of information gathered was compiled into plan form, we should work on filling in missing data for the next meeting. Becky should look to see what the debt was owed for and any information regarding the taxes of large owners and tree growth is welcomed. Note to be made that these submission were rough copies we didn’t know would show up in written format without adjustments. Many adjustments to sections can be made regarding change in data since its collection.
Our next step is to address views in comprehensive plan, viewing maps provided by Ferg regarding views, subdivision, and recreation. Those maps were passed out at the meeting for any who wanted.
Next meeting we will discuss what the future land use map will look like considering development since the last map was constructed.
Next meeting to be held Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at the Gilead Town Office at 7:00 pm
September 16, 2008 Minutes
Date: September 16, 2008
Opened Meeting: 7:02 PM Adjourned: 9:10 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Jill Bujnowski, Alice Strait, Sue Saunders, Fran Head
AVCOG- Ferg Lea
Public-
1. Began with questions about additions to agenda, as none needed proceeded with meeting.
2. Approval of notes to the last meeting held on August 19, 2008
3. Moved on to discussion regarding survey, decided to move through survey line by line eliminating questions we felt unnecessary, ended with a final version of survey to be typed up and sent to Ferg and committee members by September 20th (Becky), responses due from committee members by September 26th or assumed approval .
4. AVCOG will send out mailing to all registered voters and taxpayers (non-corporate business owners) of Gilead on September 30, 2008 or October 1, 2008. To include two surveys and stamped return envelope. Responses will be received by Fran Head at:
Survey
P.O. Box 910
Bethel, ME 04217
5. Suggested other means are surveys at Town Transfer Station with drop box/ plastic bag to return, and at Town Office/Town Hall with same return means. We will ask that all responses be returned by October 15th, 2008.
6. The next meeting will be held on October 21st, 2008 at the Town Office at 6:00pm to tabulate survey responses and meeting following.
7. We will determine the necessity of another forum at that point and set date if warranted for sometime in January.
Opened Meeting: 7:02 PM Adjourned: 9:10 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Jill Bujnowski, Alice Strait, Sue Saunders, Fran Head
AVCOG- Ferg Lea
Public-
1. Began with questions about additions to agenda, as none needed proceeded with meeting.
2. Approval of notes to the last meeting held on August 19, 2008
3. Moved on to discussion regarding survey, decided to move through survey line by line eliminating questions we felt unnecessary, ended with a final version of survey to be typed up and sent to Ferg and committee members by September 20th (Becky), responses due from committee members by September 26th or assumed approval .
4. AVCOG will send out mailing to all registered voters and taxpayers (non-corporate business owners) of Gilead on September 30, 2008 or October 1, 2008. To include two surveys and stamped return envelope. Responses will be received by Fran Head at:
Survey
P.O. Box 910
Bethel, ME 04217
5. Suggested other means are surveys at Town Transfer Station with drop box/ plastic bag to return, and at Town Office/Town Hall with same return means. We will ask that all responses be returned by October 15th, 2008.
6. The next meeting will be held on October 21st, 2008 at the Town Office at 6:00pm to tabulate survey responses and meeting following.
7. We will determine the necessity of another forum at that point and set date if warranted for sometime in January.
July 15, 2008 Minutes
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Jack Pucak, Chairman
Norm Buttrick
Alice Elizabeth Strait
Ferg Lea, AVCOG Representative
Jill Bujnowski
Fran Head
1. Jack Pucak reviewed the agenda for the meeting.
2. Minutes of the last meeting were not available for review.
3. Norm Buttrick asked whether the historical piece of the comprehensive plan could be included as an appendix. The Maine Historical Society has no objection to including the section in this fashion. The group agreed to include the historical section as an appendix.
4. Jill Bujnowski presented information on view assessment within town. Twelve views are listed, visible from North Road, Route 2, Bridge Street or Bog Road. Digital pictures are needed of these views. Discussion ensued about the value of the views and how they might be leveraged for economic development to the town and townspeople.
5. Alice Strait pointed out the need to include information regarding sand and gravel aquifers in the comprehensive plan. Ferg Lea stated that information on aquifers will be included in the plan.
6. Ferg Lea reviewed his revamped categorization sheet. Discussion ensued about which items were the most important and how to elicit additional information from townspeople. It was suggested that a survey be designed and sent to citizens as a way to get more information from everyone on the most important issues to the town. Some of these issues are:
a. Small town character,
b. Economic development,
c. Property rights, including lot size,
d. Preservation, conservation and wildlife
e. Youth and elderly activities and services,
f. Police, fire and ambulance services,
g. Tourism and recreation,
h. Taxes.
7. The August meeting will be devoted to completing a survey for this purpose. Jack asked all members to review the issues and come up with questions to add to the survey. Jack also asked that each committee member make sure that all of the most important issues were on the list.
8. Ferg Lea requested that the committee members think about where they stand on these issues, and how they would answer the survey questions so that further discussion can be had at the next meeting. Ferg also asked that each committee member identify the three most important, and least important, issues to them.
9. Jack asked the committee to confirm that the goal is to get state approval of the comprehensive plan. It was pointed out that state approval will require the designation of growth versus rural areas within town. This can be accomplished in four ways:
a. Different lot sizes for the different designations,
b. The town accepting roads in the growth area, but not in the rural area (so as to discourage growth in the rural area),
c. Approving capital improvements in the growth area only,
d. Limiting and/or allocating building permits disproportionately in the growth area over the rural area.
10. The committee confirmed unanimously that the plan should be state approved.
11. The date of the next meeting is Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m.
12. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Bujnowski
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Jack Pucak, Chairman
Norm Buttrick
Alice Elizabeth Strait
Ferg Lea, AVCOG Representative
Jill Bujnowski
Fran Head
1. Jack Pucak reviewed the agenda for the meeting.
2. Minutes of the last meeting were not available for review.
3. Norm Buttrick asked whether the historical piece of the comprehensive plan could be included as an appendix. The Maine Historical Society has no objection to including the section in this fashion. The group agreed to include the historical section as an appendix.
4. Jill Bujnowski presented information on view assessment within town. Twelve views are listed, visible from North Road, Route 2, Bridge Street or Bog Road. Digital pictures are needed of these views. Discussion ensued about the value of the views and how they might be leveraged for economic development to the town and townspeople.
5. Alice Strait pointed out the need to include information regarding sand and gravel aquifers in the comprehensive plan. Ferg Lea stated that information on aquifers will be included in the plan.
6. Ferg Lea reviewed his revamped categorization sheet. Discussion ensued about which items were the most important and how to elicit additional information from townspeople. It was suggested that a survey be designed and sent to citizens as a way to get more information from everyone on the most important issues to the town. Some of these issues are:
a. Small town character,
b. Economic development,
c. Property rights, including lot size,
d. Preservation, conservation and wildlife
e. Youth and elderly activities and services,
f. Police, fire and ambulance services,
g. Tourism and recreation,
h. Taxes.
7. The August meeting will be devoted to completing a survey for this purpose. Jack asked all members to review the issues and come up with questions to add to the survey. Jack also asked that each committee member make sure that all of the most important issues were on the list.
8. Ferg Lea requested that the committee members think about where they stand on these issues, and how they would answer the survey questions so that further discussion can be had at the next meeting. Ferg also asked that each committee member identify the three most important, and least important, issues to them.
9. Jack asked the committee to confirm that the goal is to get state approval of the comprehensive plan. It was pointed out that state approval will require the designation of growth versus rural areas within town. This can be accomplished in four ways:
a. Different lot sizes for the different designations,
b. The town accepting roads in the growth area, but not in the rural area (so as to discourage growth in the rural area),
c. Approving capital improvements in the growth area only,
d. Limiting and/or allocating building permits disproportionately in the growth area over the rural area.
10. The committee confirmed unanimously that the plan should be state approved.
11. The date of the next meeting is Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m.
12. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Bujnowski
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee
June 17, 2008 Minutes
Becky to provide via Email or handout at the meeting.
May 20, 2008 Minutes
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting
May 20, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Ferg Lea – AVCOG
Norm Buttrick – Committee Member
Hugh Chapman – Committee Member
Lin Chapman – Committee Member
Alice Strait – Committee Member
Fran Head – Committee Member
Jack Pucak – Chairman of Committee
Jill Bujnowski – Vice Chairman of Committee
Darlene Corriveau and husband – Gilead Residents
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Jack Pucak.
2. The minutes of the last meeting were approved without changes.
3. The committee reviewed each outstanding action item and got updates from the committee member responsible for each item. Jack stressed that the outstanding information should be sent to him as soon as possible before the next meeting.
4. Ferg Lea stated that AVCOG now has enough information to begin a first draft of the plan which can be added to as more information is submitted.
5. The committee began to categorize the responses provided by the public at the January forum. The goal is to use broad categories, such as “Community Character” and “Natural Character” in which to group responses so that the committee and the people of Gilead can prioritize important items to be worked on.
6. Discussion ensued about the importance of ensuring that all points of view be preserved throughout the planning process. With Gilead’s limited resources, all items suggested and/or mentioned in the planning process will not be able to be worked on. The job of prioritizing these items is key; so as to identify what can be worked on.
7. It was decided that Ferg will suggest categories for each item in a document that will be circulated to the committee members before the next meeting. The committee members will then come to the next meeting with feedback, so that the categorization can be completed at the next meeting.
8. Additionally, at the next meeting the maps will be reviewed.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Bujnowski
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee
May 20, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Ferg Lea – AVCOG
Norm Buttrick – Committee Member
Hugh Chapman – Committee Member
Lin Chapman – Committee Member
Alice Strait – Committee Member
Fran Head – Committee Member
Jack Pucak – Chairman of Committee
Jill Bujnowski – Vice Chairman of Committee
Darlene Corriveau and husband – Gilead Residents
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Jack Pucak.
2. The minutes of the last meeting were approved without changes.
3. The committee reviewed each outstanding action item and got updates from the committee member responsible for each item. Jack stressed that the outstanding information should be sent to him as soon as possible before the next meeting.
4. Ferg Lea stated that AVCOG now has enough information to begin a first draft of the plan which can be added to as more information is submitted.
5. The committee began to categorize the responses provided by the public at the January forum. The goal is to use broad categories, such as “Community Character” and “Natural Character” in which to group responses so that the committee and the people of Gilead can prioritize important items to be worked on.
6. Discussion ensued about the importance of ensuring that all points of view be preserved throughout the planning process. With Gilead’s limited resources, all items suggested and/or mentioned in the planning process will not be able to be worked on. The job of prioritizing these items is key; so as to identify what can be worked on.
7. It was decided that Ferg will suggest categories for each item in a document that will be circulated to the committee members before the next meeting. The committee members will then come to the next meeting with feedback, so that the categorization can be completed at the next meeting.
8. Additionally, at the next meeting the maps will be reviewed.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Bujnowski
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee
April 15, 2008 Minutes
Date: April 15th, 2008
Opened Meeting: 7:05 PM Adjourned: 8:24 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Jill Bujnowski, Norm Buttrick, Hugh Chapman
AVCOG- Ferg Lea
Public- David Head, Fran Head, and Joe Taylor
1. Jill addressed the public attendees and one-by-one they expressed their concerns which were primarily related lot sizes. They opposed the existing 5 acre minimum lot building size for subdivisions in Woodland/Rural areas. Ferg went over the many ways in which other towns have handled this problem without stating a specific lot size. Alternate size lots were discussed.
2. Minutes of last meeting approved as sent out via e-mail
3. Discussion of data information, a where is everyone at question. Hugh and Becky each are waiting on information from Beverly. We would like as much as possible wrapped up by the next meeting. Norm went over his section and various discussions ensued concerning historical sites.
4. Fran brought up valid points to consider regarding financial benefits of subdivisions if possibly ascertainable from information available.
5. Joe brought forth information on the White Mountain National Forest possibility of having Town of Gilead to take over park. Nothing concrete said yet, but in the future.
6. Discussion on future forums, one in fall and early next year.
7. Fran joined the committee with agreement from present committee members to supply her with data and minutes to date.
8. Next meeting is set for May 20th, 2008 at the new town office building at 7:00 pm.
Opened Meeting: 7:05 PM Adjourned: 8:24 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Jill Bujnowski, Norm Buttrick, Hugh Chapman
AVCOG- Ferg Lea
Public- David Head, Fran Head, and Joe Taylor
1. Jill addressed the public attendees and one-by-one they expressed their concerns which were primarily related lot sizes. They opposed the existing 5 acre minimum lot building size for subdivisions in Woodland/Rural areas. Ferg went over the many ways in which other towns have handled this problem without stating a specific lot size. Alternate size lots were discussed.
2. Minutes of last meeting approved as sent out via e-mail
3. Discussion of data information, a where is everyone at question. Hugh and Becky each are waiting on information from Beverly. We would like as much as possible wrapped up by the next meeting. Norm went over his section and various discussions ensued concerning historical sites.
4. Fran brought up valid points to consider regarding financial benefits of subdivisions if possibly ascertainable from information available.
5. Joe brought forth information on the White Mountain National Forest possibility of having Town of Gilead to take over park. Nothing concrete said yet, but in the future.
6. Discussion on future forums, one in fall and early next year.
7. Fran joined the committee with agreement from present committee members to supply her with data and minutes to date.
8. Next meeting is set for May 20th, 2008 at the new town office building at 7:00 pm.
March 18, 2008 Minutes
Date: March 18th, 2008
Opened: 7:06 PM Adjourned: 9:30 PM
Attendance: Committee Members: Becky Morin, Jack Pucak, Norm Buttrick, Alice Strait, And Sue Saunders
AVCOG: Ferg Lea
Public: Lin Chapman, Celia Broomhall, Andy Boelsma, Wes Knightly, Jay Milot, Rick Davis
1. Listened to the grievances, concerns and recommendations of attending public. Input was received regarding the CP updating process, prohibiting land use, socialism and potential errors on existing maps. Different views were presented concerning land owner rights and lot size limits and significant discussion was held on both sides of the issue. Concerns were raised regarding encumbering taxes upon the citizens with any plans the committee may recommend. Some members of the public would like more notice of meetings to take place with notification thru e-mail, perhaps a mail out for each meeting with more detail to explain what the meeting hopes to achieve. An e-mail list began circulation for notification to any parties about future meetings and forwarding of minutes and agendas. A brief overall depiction was provided regarding what took place at the public forum held in January and how ideas were formed or came about. What the committee intends to do with the ideas was discussed and the prioritization that will take place.
2. Summarized first public forum data for any not in attendance and clarified points of confusion. Ideas that had been placed there by committee members or consultants to inspire the public to speak out were deleted from the list.
3. Consolidated information on all group maps to one master map.
4. Next meeting set for April 15th, 2008 at the New Town Office building at 7:00 pm
5. Jack distributed copies of the disks to those who needed them.
6. The need to update maps was discussed. Ferg will provide the contact names to Jack who will then Email the request.
7. The following list of e-mails was obtained:
Wes Knightly sewthink@hotmail.com
Jay Milot milot@midmaine.com
Celia Broomhall morningstar_equine@yahoo.com
Sue Saunders rsaunders@megalink.net
Becky Morin jerbeck@megalink.net
Opened: 7:06 PM Adjourned: 9:30 PM
Attendance: Committee Members: Becky Morin, Jack Pucak, Norm Buttrick, Alice Strait, And Sue Saunders
AVCOG: Ferg Lea
Public: Lin Chapman, Celia Broomhall, Andy Boelsma, Wes Knightly, Jay Milot, Rick Davis
1. Listened to the grievances, concerns and recommendations of attending public. Input was received regarding the CP updating process, prohibiting land use, socialism and potential errors on existing maps. Different views were presented concerning land owner rights and lot size limits and significant discussion was held on both sides of the issue. Concerns were raised regarding encumbering taxes upon the citizens with any plans the committee may recommend. Some members of the public would like more notice of meetings to take place with notification thru e-mail, perhaps a mail out for each meeting with more detail to explain what the meeting hopes to achieve. An e-mail list began circulation for notification to any parties about future meetings and forwarding of minutes and agendas. A brief overall depiction was provided regarding what took place at the public forum held in January and how ideas were formed or came about. What the committee intends to do with the ideas was discussed and the prioritization that will take place.
2. Summarized first public forum data for any not in attendance and clarified points of confusion. Ideas that had been placed there by committee members or consultants to inspire the public to speak out were deleted from the list.
3. Consolidated information on all group maps to one master map.
4. Next meeting set for April 15th, 2008 at the New Town Office building at 7:00 pm
5. Jack distributed copies of the disks to those who needed them.
6. The need to update maps was discussed. Ferg will provide the contact names to Jack who will then Email the request.
7. The following list of e-mails was obtained:
Wes Knightly sewthink@hotmail.com
Jay Milot milot@midmaine.com
Celia Broomhall morningstar_equine@yahoo.com
Sue Saunders rsaunders@megalink.net
Becky Morin jerbeck@megalink.net
January and February 2008 Meetings
The January meeting was the public forum and the February meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions.
December 18, 2007 Minutes
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at New Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Jack Pucak, Chairman
Norm Buttrick,
Alice Elizabeth Strait
Ferg Lea, AVCOG Representative
Becky Morin
Sue Saunders
Jill Bujnowski
Lin Chapman
Hugh Chapman
1. There were no changes to the minutes of the last meeting.
2. The group reviewed all assignments:
a. Regarding #1: Alice has started gathering birth and death information using town reports.
b. Regarding #3: Ferg suggested using building permits and requested, if the details are easily gathered, that information regarding mobile homes, single family homes and multi-family homes be gathered. Lin stated that the census for the town is incorrect. Ferg stated that we will have a chance to address that in the report.
c. Information that is required for the roads was discussed. Fred Corriveau will be used as a resource for this area. The condition of the public roads needs to be noted, and if there are changes to the pavement at intersections. Private roads can be included if the town wants, because of potential impact to town services. Ferg offered AVCOG’s services regarding the road survey.
d. The condition of the state’s bridges needs to be assessed and AVCOG will check with MDOT on this. The committee will need to review all bridges with a 3 foot or larger culvert.
e. The group reviewed the work Jack has done. Private roads will have to be reviewed where there is a possibility of town acceptance, so as to identify where there may be safety issues.
f. Local land use strategies were discussed. For example, although Gilead has no bike path, it is worth noting that North Road is a very popular road for cyclists.
g. Ferg Lea will check with John Mahoney re: the CD and relevance for water resources. Ferg believes that all streams in Gilead are classified as “A” streams, but that needs to be confirmed.
h. Re: 8.b. Jack shared with the group the information he has gathered to date.
i. 8.c.1. Ferg will provide maps that show deer yards, etc. Check CD to maps, and make sure that they match. Note areas that are pointed out as critical.
a. Re: 8.c. Maine Historic Preservation Commission identifies state and regional scenic views. Use the old Comprehensive Plan as a baseline and identify local scenic views by driving around the community and taking pictures from roads, trails, etc. There are two important points of views to consider, the point at which you are looking from and the points that you are looking toward. For Gilead, views from the river would be particularly important.
b. Re: 9. Hugh is taking the introduction of the report from the first pages of the book, revised somewhat.
c. Hugh called WMNF regarding digs and surveys. WMNF wants to meet after January 1st.
d. Discussion centered on the importance of the forests to the people of Gilead. The connection of the people of Gilead to the forests has to be captured in the report. Special items, such as the “Balm of Gilead” trees should be listed as well.
e. Norm stated that he has contacted the state historic preservation commission regarding important sites in the area. He and Hugh have added the grist mill on Bog Brook and a blacksmith shop near the Wild River bridge. There are also some school sites. Norm will give these sites names.
f. Regarding #10 – Hugh is waiting for information.
g. Identify farms in town, and types of crops grown. AVCOG will provide information that they have on farming in the area.
2. The group discussed deadlines for completing the tasks. By March we should have a rough draft in place. By May, the tasks should be done.
3. The public forum in January was discussed.
a. Ferg showed the group a rough draft of the poster that he had started for the forum. Some changes were made. The poster will be displayed at key areas around town and a handout will be given to residents at the transfer station.
b. The forum will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Bog Brook Training Facility. Hugh and Lin will reserve the facility. A snow date of January 25th will also be reserved. Pie and coffee will be served. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will last until about 9:00 p.m.
c. The details of the forum will be completely discussed at the committee’s meeting on January 15th.
4. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Bujnowski
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at New Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Jack Pucak, Chairman
Norm Buttrick,
Alice Elizabeth Strait
Ferg Lea, AVCOG Representative
Becky Morin
Sue Saunders
Jill Bujnowski
Lin Chapman
Hugh Chapman
1. There were no changes to the minutes of the last meeting.
2. The group reviewed all assignments:
a. Regarding #1: Alice has started gathering birth and death information using town reports.
b. Regarding #3: Ferg suggested using building permits and requested, if the details are easily gathered, that information regarding mobile homes, single family homes and multi-family homes be gathered. Lin stated that the census for the town is incorrect. Ferg stated that we will have a chance to address that in the report.
c. Information that is required for the roads was discussed. Fred Corriveau will be used as a resource for this area. The condition of the public roads needs to be noted, and if there are changes to the pavement at intersections. Private roads can be included if the town wants, because of potential impact to town services. Ferg offered AVCOG’s services regarding the road survey.
d. The condition of the state’s bridges needs to be assessed and AVCOG will check with MDOT on this. The committee will need to review all bridges with a 3 foot or larger culvert.
e. The group reviewed the work Jack has done. Private roads will have to be reviewed where there is a possibility of town acceptance, so as to identify where there may be safety issues.
f. Local land use strategies were discussed. For example, although Gilead has no bike path, it is worth noting that North Road is a very popular road for cyclists.
g. Ferg Lea will check with John Mahoney re: the CD and relevance for water resources. Ferg believes that all streams in Gilead are classified as “A” streams, but that needs to be confirmed.
h. Re: 8.b. Jack shared with the group the information he has gathered to date.
i. 8.c.1. Ferg will provide maps that show deer yards, etc. Check CD to maps, and make sure that they match. Note areas that are pointed out as critical.
a. Re: 8.c. Maine Historic Preservation Commission identifies state and regional scenic views. Use the old Comprehensive Plan as a baseline and identify local scenic views by driving around the community and taking pictures from roads, trails, etc. There are two important points of views to consider, the point at which you are looking from and the points that you are looking toward. For Gilead, views from the river would be particularly important.
b. Re: 9. Hugh is taking the introduction of the report from the first pages of the book, revised somewhat.
c. Hugh called WMNF regarding digs and surveys. WMNF wants to meet after January 1st.
d. Discussion centered on the importance of the forests to the people of Gilead. The connection of the people of Gilead to the forests has to be captured in the report. Special items, such as the “Balm of Gilead” trees should be listed as well.
e. Norm stated that he has contacted the state historic preservation commission regarding important sites in the area. He and Hugh have added the grist mill on Bog Brook and a blacksmith shop near the Wild River bridge. There are also some school sites. Norm will give these sites names.
f. Regarding #10 – Hugh is waiting for information.
g. Identify farms in town, and types of crops grown. AVCOG will provide information that they have on farming in the area.
2. The group discussed deadlines for completing the tasks. By March we should have a rough draft in place. By May, the tasks should be done.
3. The public forum in January was discussed.
a. Ferg showed the group a rough draft of the poster that he had started for the forum. Some changes were made. The poster will be displayed at key areas around town and a handout will be given to residents at the transfer station.
b. The forum will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Bog Brook Training Facility. Hugh and Lin will reserve the facility. A snow date of January 25th will also be reserved. Pie and coffee will be served. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will last until about 9:00 p.m.
c. The details of the forum will be completely discussed at the committee’s meeting on January 15th.
4. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Bujnowski
Gilead Comprehensive Planning Committee
November 15, 2007 Minutes
Date: November 15th, 2007
Opened Meeting: 7:00 PM Adjourned: 9:10 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Hugh Chapman, Jack Pucak, Norm Buttrick
AVCOG - Ferg Lea, John Maloney
Public - Lin Chapman
1. Went over minutes of the last meeting and made appropriate adjustments.
2. Went over Attachment 4 with what AVCOG would need in addition to.
3. Use minimum data requirements put together by John Maloney
4. Labeled out areas for people to expand upon and gather information—assign tasks
5. Delegated tasks as progressed through the packet
a. Population Characteristics—Jack
b. Economy—Becky
c. Housing—Alice Strait
d. Fiscal Capacity—Becky
e. Historic Structures—Norm & Hugh
f. Archeological Resources—Norm & Hugh
g. Scenic Resources—Jill
h. Natural Resources (including scenic resources)—Jill
i. Land Use/ development patterns—Jill
j. Transportation—Sue
k. Recreation—Alice
l. Municipal Services (Public facilities and services)—Sue
m. Mapping—Jack
6. Verify info regarding housing in Resource Package
7. Discussed scenic view and its purpose in the comprehensive plan
a. How do others determine view?
b. Methodology quantifiable by John
c. Can use info when windmill or tower is proposed in town—will have identifiability
d. Minimum recommendations in new rules
e. Concur with other members on this matter after Jill does the first cut.
8. Methodology to rank roads from 1 to 5
a. Good/fair/poor standards
b. Bridge rating data available; will send if not in Resource Package
9. Timing for assignment information
a. Ferg first visioning: basic maps/ basic population data
b. How people generally feel what like?
c. Issues town may be facing
i. Growth
ii. Lack of growth
10. Jack asked about the amount of text and whether AVCOG adds; Ferg, “AVCOG adds text”
11. Hugh and Norm to do write up of history—usually 1 to 4 pages for the plan (summary of book)
12. Analyses & Key Plan to go over at another meeting
13. Discussed visioning meeting with the town:
Bog Brook preferable
January 17th?
Break into groups run by each of us on the committee
14. Next meeting to be held at the Town Hall on December 18th (maybe Town Office)
15. January 15th will hold the regular meeting of the committee before visioning session
16. Each can take section they are handling from the Resource Package.
Opened Meeting: 7:00 PM Adjourned: 9:10 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Hugh Chapman, Jack Pucak, Norm Buttrick
AVCOG - Ferg Lea, John Maloney
Public - Lin Chapman
1. Went over minutes of the last meeting and made appropriate adjustments.
2. Went over Attachment 4 with what AVCOG would need in addition to.
3. Use minimum data requirements put together by John Maloney
4. Labeled out areas for people to expand upon and gather information—assign tasks
5. Delegated tasks as progressed through the packet
a. Population Characteristics—Jack
b. Economy—Becky
c. Housing—Alice Strait
d. Fiscal Capacity—Becky
e. Historic Structures—Norm & Hugh
f. Archeological Resources—Norm & Hugh
g. Scenic Resources—Jill
h. Natural Resources (including scenic resources)—Jill
i. Land Use/ development patterns—Jill
j. Transportation—Sue
k. Recreation—Alice
l. Municipal Services (Public facilities and services)—Sue
m. Mapping—Jack
6. Verify info regarding housing in Resource Package
7. Discussed scenic view and its purpose in the comprehensive plan
a. How do others determine view?
b. Methodology quantifiable by John
c. Can use info when windmill or tower is proposed in town—will have identifiability
d. Minimum recommendations in new rules
e. Concur with other members on this matter after Jill does the first cut.
8. Methodology to rank roads from 1 to 5
a. Good/fair/poor standards
b. Bridge rating data available; will send if not in Resource Package
9. Timing for assignment information
a. Ferg first visioning: basic maps/ basic population data
b. How people generally feel what like?
c. Issues town may be facing
i. Growth
ii. Lack of growth
10. Jack asked about the amount of text and whether AVCOG adds; Ferg, “AVCOG adds text”
11. Hugh and Norm to do write up of history—usually 1 to 4 pages for the plan (summary of book)
12. Analyses & Key Plan to go over at another meeting
13. Discussed visioning meeting with the town:
Bog Brook preferable
January 17th?
Break into groups run by each of us on the committee
14. Next meeting to be held at the Town Hall on December 18th (maybe Town Office)
15. January 15th will hold the regular meeting of the committee before visioning session
16. Each can take section they are handling from the Resource Package.
October 15, 2007 Minutes
Date: October 15th, 2007
Opened Meeting: 7:00 PM Adjourned: 9:21 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Sue Saunders, Hugh Chapman, Jill Bujnowski, Jack Pucak
AVCOG - Ferg Lea
Public - Lin Chapman, Joe Boudreaux
1. The Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC) elected Jack Pucak as Chairman, Jill Bujnowski as Vice Chairman and Becky Morin as Secretary.
2. It was agreed that regular monthly meetings will be held the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings will be posted at least 5 days in advance in either the Sun Journal or the Bethel Citizen.
3. An agenda for the meeting will be made available to CPC members and AVCOG prior to the meeting and will be posted at the Town Office, transfer station and Town Hall.
4. Notes from the previous meeting will be posted on the AVCOG website and available at the Town Office. AVCOG will be responsible to post the notes on their website.
5. Communications will be by Email to the extent practical. A hard copy of Emails will be maintained by the Chairmen and available at the Town Office.
6. The Chairman will be the formal contact with AVCOG. Ferg Lea will be the contact point at AVCOG. Other interfaces will be required however; they should initially be established through Ferg or Jack. Once established Jack and Ferg need only be kept on Email distribution.
7. AVCOG will attend meetings as necessary. Attendance will be discussed with the Chairman before each meeting.
8. John Mahoney will review the inventory assistance handout and update it if necessary. This should be done within two weeks of the next meeting to allow review time prior to discussion at the next meeting,
9. Jack agreed to get the 93 version of the CP to CPC members.
10. AVCOG agreed to look at the possibility of providing maps in a 1 inch = 1000 foot format. Answer to be provided at the next meeting.
11. The group discussed the state review of the draft updated CP. AVCOG noted that the review was for consistency with state criteria.
12. It was agreed that the Town is responsible for copies of the draft final and final updated CP. AVCOG is responsible for digital print ready draft final and final updated CP.
13. AVCOG will provide a monthly invoice for work performed. A breakdown by individual is not required; however, the Town must be able to determine for the invoice that the expenditures are appropriate.
14. AVCOG stated that outside assistance should not be needed, however, if it is the rates are 95/85 dollars/hour for Ferg/John. Secretarial, drawing, etc. support is at a lower rate.
15. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the next meeting will on November 15th, not on the third Tuesday as defined above.
16. AVCOG will run visioning sessions. There will be three visioning sessions, each with a different purpose. AVCOG will also facilitate other meetings if we want them to.
17. When it comes to the final plan, AVCOG will write the plan, give pointers, but the town takes the lead in presenting the plan to the public.
18. If we achieve a finding of consistency with our plan, we may be eligible for Community Development Block Grants.
19. As the planning committee, we want to stress the importance of getting public input.
20. The committee will help to collect data where indicated.
Opened Meeting: 7:00 PM Adjourned: 9:21 PM
Attendance: Committee Members - Becky Morin, Sue Saunders, Hugh Chapman, Jill Bujnowski, Jack Pucak
AVCOG - Ferg Lea
Public - Lin Chapman, Joe Boudreaux
1. The Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC) elected Jack Pucak as Chairman, Jill Bujnowski as Vice Chairman and Becky Morin as Secretary.
2. It was agreed that regular monthly meetings will be held the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings will be posted at least 5 days in advance in either the Sun Journal or the Bethel Citizen.
3. An agenda for the meeting will be made available to CPC members and AVCOG prior to the meeting and will be posted at the Town Office, transfer station and Town Hall.
4. Notes from the previous meeting will be posted on the AVCOG website and available at the Town Office. AVCOG will be responsible to post the notes on their website.
5. Communications will be by Email to the extent practical. A hard copy of Emails will be maintained by the Chairmen and available at the Town Office.
6. The Chairman will be the formal contact with AVCOG. Ferg Lea will be the contact point at AVCOG. Other interfaces will be required however; they should initially be established through Ferg or Jack. Once established Jack and Ferg need only be kept on Email distribution.
7. AVCOG will attend meetings as necessary. Attendance will be discussed with the Chairman before each meeting.
8. John Mahoney will review the inventory assistance handout and update it if necessary. This should be done within two weeks of the next meeting to allow review time prior to discussion at the next meeting,
9. Jack agreed to get the 93 version of the CP to CPC members.
10. AVCOG agreed to look at the possibility of providing maps in a 1 inch = 1000 foot format. Answer to be provided at the next meeting.
11. The group discussed the state review of the draft updated CP. AVCOG noted that the review was for consistency with state criteria.
12. It was agreed that the Town is responsible for copies of the draft final and final updated CP. AVCOG is responsible for digital print ready draft final and final updated CP.
13. AVCOG will provide a monthly invoice for work performed. A breakdown by individual is not required; however, the Town must be able to determine for the invoice that the expenditures are appropriate.
14. AVCOG stated that outside assistance should not be needed, however, if it is the rates are 95/85 dollars/hour for Ferg/John. Secretarial, drawing, etc. support is at a lower rate.
15. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the next meeting will on November 15th, not on the third Tuesday as defined above.
16. AVCOG will run visioning sessions. There will be three visioning sessions, each with a different purpose. AVCOG will also facilitate other meetings if we want them to.
17. When it comes to the final plan, AVCOG will write the plan, give pointers, but the town takes the lead in presenting the plan to the public.
18. If we achieve a finding of consistency with our plan, we may be eligible for Community Development Block Grants.
19. As the planning committee, we want to stress the importance of getting public input.
20. The committee will help to collect data where indicated.
October 15, 2007 Meeting Agenda
1. Introductions
2. Establish chairman, vice chairman and secretary
3. Determine meeting and interface protocols
4. Review contract with AVCOG
5. Review Comprehensive Plan Update Task Assignments
6. Make task assignments
7. Establish preliminary schedule
8. Plan first public meeting
2. Establish chairman, vice chairman and secretary
3. Determine meeting and interface protocols
4. Review contract with AVCOG
5. Review Comprehensive Plan Update Task Assignments
6. Make task assignments
7. Establish preliminary schedule
8. Plan first public meeting
Sunday, March 23, 2008
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