July 15, 2004 Gray-New Gloucester's Newspaper of Record Vol. 5 No. 27
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Agendas

Note: agendas and notices are posted on our website as they appear. The public is invited to all meetings.
More information can be found at the town's websites: www.newgloucester.com, and www.graymaine.org, www.msad15.org

New Gloucester Selectmen
Steve Libby, Chair, 926-3190, smlibby@maine.rr.com
Stephanie Bryan, 926-4466, sjbsteel@aol.com
Kevin Sullivan, 926-6101, rydil@maine.rr.com
Lynn Conger, 926-3569, lynn@securespeed.net
David Lunt, 926-3877, dlunt1@megalink.net


Gray Town Council
Pam Wilkinson, Chair, 428-3732, dingwell@maine.rr.com
Richard Barter, Vice-Chair, 657-3724, rfbarter@maine.rr.com
Lynn Olson, 657-2203, molson1@maine.rr.com
Matt Sturgis, 657-2190, anason1@maine.rr.com

Gary Foster, Ph/fax, 657-4754, gfoster@securespeed.net


2003-2004 SAD 15 Board Members
MSAD 15 Board of Directors

Contact numbers and date term ends

Chair Alan Rich 329 Cobbs Bridge Road New Gloucester, ME 04260, 926-4026, arich@msad15.org 2007

James Hutchinson PO Box 175 New Gloucester, Maine 04260, 926-3787, jhutchinson@msad15.org, 2006

David Sutherland 182 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260, 926-3558 dsutherland@msad15.org, 2006

Heather Skilling 46 Skilling Road Gray, ME 04039, hskilling@msad15.org, 428-3432, 2006

Dawn Bailey 12 Tyler Drive Gray, ME 04039, 657-2655 dbailey@msad15.org, 2006

Carmel Morin 1292 Lewiston Rd. New Gloucester, Maine 04260, 926-4243, Cmorin@msad15.org, 2005

Peter Pinkerton PO Box 570 , Gray, ME 04039 428-4002, ppinkerton@msad15.org, 2005

Tod Bennett 215 Yarmouth Rd. Gray, ME 04039 tbennett@msad15.org, 657-4012, 2005

Christine Small 3 Frost Road Gray, Maine 04039 657-4660, csmall@msad15.org, 2007

Sharon Vandermay 77 Gloucester Hill Road New Gloucester, Maine 04260, 926-3583, svandermay@msad15.org 2007

Tami Plummer PO Box 28 Gray, Maine 04039, 657-4632, tplummer@msad15.org, 2007



Town of Gray Agendas

Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

The Board of Appeals for the Town of Gray will meet on July 15, 2004 at Stimson Hall at 7 p.m. to act on the following variance requests, in accordance with the Town of Gray Zoning Ordinance as adopted and as amended to October 5, 1999:

Approval of Minutes
Minutes of June 17, 2004 on Tape

Old Business
Jason Wilson d/b/a Wilson Funeral Home LLC, 24 Shaker Road requests a variance of impervious surface coverage (increase to 60%) to enlarge the occupancy of the funeral home. MapU2, Lot 41, VAP Zone.

New Business Variance Requests
Administrative Appeal by Doug McAtee applicant, and property owner Tyler Graves, for Code Enforcement Officers decision to deny a building permit based upon an encumbered right of way on Mountain View Road. Portion of Map 13, Lot 30, RRA.

All Motions in the Affirmative
Suggested Motion

"We the Gray Zoning Board of Appeals hereby grants to:"
If denied give reasons for denial.

Gray Town Council Agenda
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
7 p.m. Stimson Hall

First Order of Business
Presentation and Public Hearing: Town Office Alternatives Review
Public Hearing: White's Cue Connection application for Special
Amusement and Liquor Licenses.

Second Order of Business
Approval of July 6, 2004 Town Council Minutes

Third Order of Business

Reports from the Council Chair-
Reports from the Town Manager-

Fourth Order of Business
Committee Appointments and Resignations-John Giles-Library Trustee
Committee Reports
Council Correspondence-Cole Farms Regarding Liquor Licenses issued
Council Business - Review of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the MSAD#15
Discussion Regarding the 1% Citizen Referendum
Workshop Status- Regional approach to a Surface Water Run-Off Ordinance

Fifth Order of Business
Additions to the Agenda

Sixth Order of Business: Orders

Order #09- Review and act on the reappointment of John Giles to the Library Board of Trustees. Sponsor- Town Council, This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order#10- Review and act on directing the Gravel Ordinance as amended to the ORC and Legal Counsel for review and then to the Planning Board for a statutory public hearing. Sponsor- Town Manager, This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order#11- Review and act on the application by White's Pool Connection for both a special amusement and liquor license. Sponsor- Town Manager
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order#12- Review and act on the clarification to the Class I Restaurant and Auxiliary Licenses granted to Brad Pollard D/B/A Springs Meadows Golf Club.
Sponsor- Town Council, This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order#13- Review and act on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Gray and the MSAD#15 regarding the Pennell Building and Land.
Sponsor-Town Council, This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Seventh Order of Business
Public Discussion of Non-Agenda Items.

Eighth Order of Business: Adjournment

Gray Planning Board Agenda
July 22, 2004, 7 p.m.
Stimson Hall
I. Minutes
A. Minutes of July 8, 2004 Meeting
II. Information Exchange
III. Tabled Matters and Unfinished Business
IV. Public Hearing Business
A. Public Hearing and Decision on Amended three lot Ledgewood Farms Subdivision on Center Road. Sebago Technics, One Chabot Street, Westbrook, Maine is applicant.
Map 27, Lot 1B, RRA/RP.
B. Public Hearing and Decision on Preliminary Plan of Rivers Edge Land Division on Lawrence Road. H & T Associates, P. O. Box 296, Gray, Maine is applicant.
Map 22, Lot 5, RRA.
C. Public Hearing and Decision on Proposed Back Lot Ordinance Amendment. Section 402.11 of the Zoning Ordinance.
V. New Business
VI. Non Agenda Items
VII. Adjournment

Gray Public Hearing Notice

The Gray Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., July 22, 2004, upstairs In Stimson Hall on the amended Three Lot Ledgewood Farms Subdivision on Center Road.

RRA/RP Zone, Map 27, Lot 1B

The Gray Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., July 22, 2004, upstairs in Stimson Hall on preliminary plan of Rivers Edge Land Division on Lawrence Road. RRA Zone, Map 22, Lot 5

The Gray Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., July 22, 2004, upstairs in Stimson Hall on the Proposed Back Lot Ordinance Amendment. Section 402.11 of The Zoning Ordinance.

Public Hearing Notice

Town Of Gray, Maine

Notice is hereby given that the Gray Town Council will hold a Public Hearing preceding the regular Town Council Meeting on July 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Stimson Hall, 6 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine, to receive public comment on the renewal licenses for liquor and special amusement for White's Cue Connection, Gray Shopping Plaza, Gray, Maine.

Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

Water District meeting
Gray Water District Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the district office on Shaker Road in Gray. All are welcome.

 


Gray Town Calendar

Thu, Jul 15, 7:00 p.m. ZBA Stimson Hall
Tue, Jul 20, 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Stimson Hall
Wed, Jul 21, 9:30 a.m Staff Meeting Stimson Hall
Wed, Jul 21, 7:00 p.m. Economic Development Committee Stimson Hall
Thu, Jul 22, 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Stimson Hall
Mon, Jul 26, 6:00 p.m. Council Workshop Stimson Hall


Town of Gray Notices

Town Of Gray Public Notice: Zoning Board
Thursday - July 15, 2004
7:00 P.M. - Stimson Hall
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on the administrative appeal of Doug Mcatee and property owner Tyler Graves. Property is on Mountain View Road, Portion Of Map 13, Lot 30, RRA.


Gray Code Enforcement hours change:
To better serve the citizens of Gray, the following schedule for the Gray Code Enforcement Officer shall take effect July 19, 2004.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - in office by appointment only.
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. - field inspections by appointment

Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - in office by appointment only
12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - field inspections by appointment

Friday
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - in office by appointment only
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - field inspections by appointment

Please note the turnaround times:

Processing time for inspections and permits will be as follows:
Processing period for building permits - 15 working days
Processing period for standard inspections - 24 hour prior notice
Processing period for certificate of occupancy - 48 hours prior to notice


The upstairs Gray Town Office will be CLOSED FOR LUNCH from:

12:30 - 1:15PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
12:30 - 1:45PM Thurday
11:30 - 12:15PM Friday

The above is due to staff changes and training. We will return to regular hours as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Downstairs hours are not affected.
Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

Notice: Rental available
The town of Gray is offering office rental space adjacent to the Town Offices on Rt. 26. Up to #1600 sf are available for short term triple net rental. The space is subdividable. For more information contact the Town Manager 657-3339.

 


New Gloucester Municipal Calendar

All meetings are open to the public. The public is welcome to attend. New Gloucester Town Office is at Lower Gloucester, Intervale Rd., New Gloucester. Phone: 926-4126. The Town website is www.newgloucester.com

Tues. July 20 Planning Board, 7:30, Meeting House
Mon. July 26: Selectmen meeting, 7 p.m., Meeting House
Thurs. July 29: Zoning Committee, 7:30 p.m., Meeting House


FMI on any of these meetings, or to obtain an agenda, call Town Office at 926-4126. These meetings are open to the public.


New Gloucester Notices

Notice of Public Hearing
Town of New Gloucester

The New Gloucester Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Cobble Hill Estates Resubdivision, off McKenny Drive, Timothy Parks applicant, 3 lots dividing into 6 lots, on July 20, 2004 at 7:30 at the Meeting House.

Notice of Public Hearing
The New Gloucester Planning Board will hold a public hearing on No Baloney Pony Minor Subdivision, Historic District Dne lot, on Cobb's Bridge Road, on July 20, 2004 at 7:30 at the Meeting House.

Help Wanted: Planning Board Minute-Taker

The Planning Board needs a person to take minutes at all Planning Board meetings. Meetings are normally held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Town Manager, Rosemary Kulow, at the New Gloucester Town Hall, 385 Intervale Road, as soon as possible to obtain an employment application. Phone 926-4126, ext. 5; email rkulow@newgloucester.com for more information.


Legal Services RFP
Town of New Gloucester, Maine

The Town of New Gloucester, Maine is soliciting proposals from legal firms to represent the town as its Town Attorney. Written Requests for Proposals are available at the New Gloucester Town hall, and respondents must submit a written proposal. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked, "Legal Services for the Town of New Gloucester," to the New Gloucester Town Manager, P.O. Box 82, 385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, Maine, 04260, no later than 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2004.

Proposals received after that time will not be considered. Contact Town Manager, Rosemary Kulow, at 926-4126, ext. 5, or e-mail rkulow@newgloucester.com for more information.



SAD 15 News

SAD #15 notice

MSAD #15 Board of Directors will not hold a meeting on July 21st or Aug 18th as would be their regular schedule. They will hold one on August 4th at 7:00 PM. in Stimson Hall, Gray.

Starting in Sept. the meetings will begin at 6:30 PM. The Board meeting the first Wednesday of the month in Gray, at Stimson Hall, and the third Wednesday in New Gloucester at the Meetinghouse. All meetings are open to the public and the public is welcome to attend.

FMI call District Office at 657 3335.



 



 



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