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Home My WebLink About2011-11-28 12-014 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 12 014 Date: November 28, 2011 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the City Clerk to Cast Ballot for Municipal Review Committee, Inc. Board of Directors Responsible Department: City Manager Commentary: Three seats on the nine member Board of Directors for the Municipal Review Committee become vacant annually, and participating MRC Charter communities nominate and elect successor Directors. Each Charter community is entitled to vote for one candidate. The MRC is charged with various oversight responsibilities including representing municipal interests regarding the Penobscot Energy Recovery Company (PERC) Waste -to -Energy facility in Orrington. As of this time, Charter municipalities collectively own approximately 25% of the facility's limited partnership shares and thus have a financial stake in its sound operation. This year, there are the three expiring three-year Board seats, and one one-year seat due to a resignation. Those nominated include incumbents: Philip McCarthy (Clinton), Robert Peabody (Rockport), Sophia Wilson (Orono), and Henry Chausse (Machias). Also nominated are: Warren Hatch (Newburgh) and Joshua Reny (Fairfield). The three-year terms commence January 1, 2012 and expire December 31, 2014. The one-year term expires December 31, 2013. Bangor Assistant City Manager Bob Farrar continues to serve as a Director and Treasurer. This Order would direct that Bangor's ballot be cast for Sophia Wilson, Orono Town Manager, and authorizes the City Clerk to submit the ballot to the Municipal Review Committee. Department Head Manager's Comments: This item was reviewed by the Government Operations Committee and unanimously recommended for approval. CAS -=�sN,� City Manager Associated Information: Order. Associated Memorandum, Ballot, List of Current MRC Directors Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: ._11 A�� - Cify Solicitor Introduced for x Passage CONSENT _ First Reading Referral 12 014 Assigned to Councilor - Gallant November 28, 2011 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the City Clerk to Cast Ballot for Municipal Review Committee, Inc. Board of Directors By the City Council of the City of Bangor.• ORDERED, THAT the City Clerk is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to cast the voting ballot for the Municipal Review Committee Board of Directors for Sophia Wilson from the Town of Orono. I W 2746002,1 1 IN CITY COUNCIL November 28, 2011 Passed CITY CL RR� ORDER (TITLE,) Authorizing the City Clerk to Cast Ballot for Municipal Review committee, Inc. Board of Directors Assigned to Councilor C)C-l-,kka"-k 12 014 To: Government Operations Committee From: Bob Farrar, Assistant City Manager Subject: Municipal Review Committee, Inc. Board of Directors Election Ballot Date: November 11, 2011 Each year, charter member municipalities have an opportunity to elect individuals to serve on the MRC Board of Directors. The MRC has certain oversight responsibilities regarding the Penobscot Energy Recovery Company (PERC) Waste to Energy Facility in Orrington, including monitoring and administering various contractual and financial arrangements between PERC, its owners, and well over 100 participating communities. The Board is also responsible for approximately $35 million in assets that collectively belong to equity charter communities. The Board consists of 9 directors in total, each serving three years terms. This year, the three-year terms Phillip McCarthy (Clinton), Robert Peabody (Rockport) and Sophia Wilson (Orono) expire. Additionally, there is a one-year term to be filled due to a resignation. For background purposes, I have served on the MRC since the early 1990's and presently hold the position of Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. A complete listing of all candidates and their biographies is attached. Sophia Wilson has contacted Bangor and asked for our support of her candidacy, and absent any other direction, would recommend that Bangor's ballot be cast for her. Should you have any questions prior to Monday's meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me. Ensuring affordable, long term, environmentally sound disposal of MSW . is ® 40 Harlow Street • Bangor, ME 04401-5102 PP - To: MRC Membership -' From: Greg Lounder, MRC Clerk Date: October 28, 2011 �� RE: MRC Board of Directors Election Ballot 12 014 800-339-0389 207-942-6389 5 Voice 207-942-3548 ® Fox glounderfemdc.org ® E-mail Edi NOV 0 12011 09TTMANA6say Please find enclosed a MRC Board of Directors election ballot. Ballots cast in this election will determine the election of three (3) Directors to serve on the MRC Board of Directors for three-year terms from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 and one (1) Director to complete a vacant unexpired term from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Biographical descriptions of the candidates, as provided by the candidates, are also enclosed for your information. Ballots must be returned to MRC before 5:00 pm, December 12, 2010 A self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed for your convenience. The election results will be read at the MRC Annual Meeting held at 3:00 P.M. on December 13, 2011. .Note: Votes must be cast for one candidate only. Please contact Greg Lounder at 942-6389 or 800-339-6389 with any questions. \0 12 014 IN'Junicipal Review Committee,, 111C. 2011 Board of Directors Philip O. McCarthy Robert A. Peabody, Jr. Sophia Wilson Town of Clinton Town Manager Town Manager 780 Hinckley Road Town of Rockport Town of Orono Clinton, Maine 04927 PO Box 10 P.O. Box 130 Rockport, Maine 04856 Orono, ME Voice: 426-2003 pcmccarthy987@roadruner.com Voice: 236-0806 FAX: 236-0112 Voice: 866-2556 FAX: 866-5053 townmanager@town.rockport.me. sophiew(�?jorono.org us Chip Reeves Henry Chausse Elery Keene Director of Public Works Town of Machias Executive Director, 49 Park Street 25 Colonial Way KVCOG (retired) Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Machias, ME 04654 3 Pat Street Winslow ME 04901 Voice: 255-8292 T,Th,S,Sun Voice: 288-1026 FAX. 255-6492 FAX: 288-0961 Voice: 872-5231 chipabarharbormaine.gov [no fax] wekeene@me.acadia.net Greg Brown — Vice President John Chisholm — President Robert Farrar - Treasurer City Project Engineer Town of Levant Assistant City Manager One Common Street 154 Tay Road City of Bangor Waterville, ME 04901 Levant, Me 04456-0220 73 Harlow St. Bangor, ME 04401 Voice: 680-4232 Voice: 884-8421 Voice: 992-4202 FAX 680-4234 FAX. 285-7204 FAX. 945-4445 gbrowngwaterville-me.ggv robert.farrar@bangormaine.gov 12 014 Voting Ballot ♦ To fill three positions for a three year term from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014 (3 highest vote totals) ♦ To fill a vacancy in an unexpired term from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. The three year term ran from from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013 (Fourth highest vote total) The Charter Municipality of casts its vote for the following individual to serve on the Municipal Review Committee Board of Directors for the above stated term. Note: Candidates are listed alphabetically. Biographies provided by each candidate are attached. VOTE FOR ONE INDIVIDUAL ONLY --)o- More than one checked box will invalidate the ballot F— ❑ Henry E. Chausse - Machias ❑ Warren Hatch - Newburgh ❑ Philip O. McCarthy - Clinton ❑ Robert A. Peabody — Rockport ❑ Joshua Reny - Fairfield ❑ Sophia L. Wilson — Orono Please return this ballot no later than 5:00 p.m., DECEMBER 12th, 2011 to: Municipal Review Committee, Inc. 40 Harlow Street Bangor, ME 04401 Or FAX to (207) 942-3548 RESULTS OF THIS ELECTION WILL BE READ AT THE MRC ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 13th, 2011 12 014 PAGE 1 of 2 Biography for Henry E. Chausse Current Member of MRC Board of Directors Supervisor of Bay Area Transfer & Recycling Center for the past 10 years Retired from the banking industry serving as Executive Vice - President and Treasurer Would appreciate your vote allowing me to continue serving the members of the MRC Biography for Warren Hatch 1993 1995 Town Administrator, Phippsburg, ME. Oversight of transfer station, employees, process, Pine Tree Waste. 1995 — 2003 Town Administrator, Damariscotta, ME. Town MERC voting representative in a 3 town Solid Waste and Recycling Board. Supervised all staff. 2004 — 2008 Town of Bowdoinham, ME. Financial person, Bookkeeper, tracked Pine Tree Waste solid waste and recycling budgets 2008 — 2010 Town Administrator, Durham, ME. Contact point and coordinator of solid waste operation issues. Worked close with Pine Tree Waste. May 2011— Current Newburgh Town Manager. Worked close with Sullivan's Waste Biography for Philip O. McCarthy Obtained undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Maine. Taught secondary mathematics in Dunellen, New Jersey, and Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Served as the Assistant Executive Director of the General Alumni Association, UMO, and the Dean of Students, University of Maine at Bangor. Served as an Assistant Director, Department of Graduate Medical Evaluation, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL. Appointed as the Executive Director, Houlton Regional Development Corporation and the Town Manager of Houlton, Maine. Also, worked in the private sector for two years as the Director of Marketing for Maine Glove Manufacturing Inc., Littleton, Maine. Retired in January, 2004, after 15 years as the Town Manager of Kittery, Maine. Additional experience includes being a member and President of the Maine Town and City Management Association and a member of the Executive Committee and President of Maine Municipal Association. Also, a member and President of the Kittery Rotary Club. Currently serve as the Chairman of the Clinton Budget Committee and a member of the MRC Board of Directors. Page 2 of 2 Biography for Robert A. Peabody Currently serving on MRC Board of Directors Rockport Town Manager Former Executive Director of Mid -Coast Solid Waste Corporation Member of Maine Solid Waste Management Advisory Council (Governor Appointment) Former Mayor and City Councilor — Rockland Former business owner Biography for Joshua Reny Town Manager — Fairfield Former Economic/Community Development Planner — Fairfield Masters in Public Policy — USM Muskie School Air National Guard Officer Biography for Sophia L. Wilson MRC Director (2006 — Present) MRC Post 2018 Partner Negotiation Team member MRC Finance Committee Member (2006 — Present) Orono Town Manager (2011— present) Brownville Town manager (2000 — 2011) Penquis Solid Waste Board of Directors (Chair, 2000 — 2008; Treasurer, 2008 — 2011) Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee (Member, 2008 — Present; Vice President, 2011) State Workers Compensation Board, Director (2009 — 12 014 \_5