Selectboard Approves $1.74 Million in Town Invoices

The Mount Desert Selectboard signed off on $1,744,106.07 in town expenditures during a special meeting on June 29, the most consequential action in recent municipal business. The bulk of the payments included $1,615,737.38 to Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Co. and $127,671.71 to LG Whitcomb LLC.

Planning Board reviews marine structure permits

The Planning Board met June 24 to consider three conditional-use applications for piers and floats on Harborside Drive and Clifton Dock Road. The board also discussed procedural changes for Zoom meeting authentication and scheduled site inspections before the session. Official minutes from the meeting have not yet been published. The board’s next meeting is July 8.

Comprehensive Plan Committee advances environmental policies

The Comprehensive Plan Committee convened June 25 to review and edit environmental policies for the town’s comprehensive plan. Members also received an overview of public facilities and fiscal capacity. Draft minutes remain pending.

Upcoming Selectboard meeting to weigh $227,800 revaluation contract

The Selectboard will meet July 6 with a docket that includes a proposed contract with VGSI for town-wide revaluation services at a cost of $227,800. Other items include a road-striping agreement with On The Line, Inc. (up to $15,000), a $5,915 security camera system for Seal Harbor Pier from Omega Security Group, and liquor license renewals for Copita, Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant, and The Docksider. The board will also consider accepting a $1,500 conditional gift to the Fire Department for ambulance services.

Planning Board to decide on seasonal dock

The July 8 Planning Board meeting will include Conditional Use Application #011-2026 for a temporary marine structure at 5 Red Spruce Way. The installation, in a shoreland residential zone, consists of a two-section seasonal dock measuring 41'10" by 4' and 8'5" by 6'¼".

Coming up: Selectboard meets July 6 at the town office to discuss revaluation services and other contracts; Planning Board meets July 8 to act on the dock application and other pending items. Both meetings are open to the public.

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