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Home My WebLink About2004-11-22 05-17 ORDERCOUNCIL AMON Rem No, 05-17 Date: 11-22-04 Item/Subgeaa ORDER, Authorizing the City Clerk W Cast Ballotft r Municipal Review Committee, Inc Board of Directors Responsible Department: City Manager Commentary: Annually, three seatr on the nine member Board of Directors for the Municipal Review Committee become v eant, and participating MRC Charter communities nominate and elect successor Directors. The MRC Is charged with various oversight responsibilities regarding one Penobscot Energy Recovery Canparty (PERC) Waste-io-Energy facility In Orrington, As of this one, Charter municipalities collectively own apprommately 25% of the faciliti limited partnership shares and thus have a financial stake in its sound operation. This year, there are five nominees for the MRC Board Including Sandra Blake of Searspon, Dennis Cox of l Millinocket, Michael Crocker of Bradley, Susan Lessard of Hampden and Leon Yeaton of Addison. Cow Lessard and Yeaton are incumbent Candidates. Bangors Assistant City Manager currently serves as one of the Board members and Treasurer of the organization. Ms. Lessard has been the only candidate W contact Bangor and ask for our support. Given her experience with solid waste Issues and the fad that Hampden is a neighboring community and host to the solid waste landfill which accepts PERC ash and other by-products, we believe her candidacy is worthy of our support. At one November 9, 2004 Government Operators Committee meeting, this item was discussed and the Committee recommended that me City's vote W cast for Ms. Lessard. " Department Heatl Manager's Comments: Recommend appmvalmdew 0 niwuu er,lw,r City Manager Associated Information: Order, VON Ballot, Candidate Information, Letter from Candidate Lessard, Current he of MRC Members Finance Director xpassage Consent _ First Reading Page—or— Referral age_ofReferral os -v November 22, 2004 Aitig,W bCOwCilor Greeve F F v 0. CITY OF BANGOR (Time.): ORDER, Authorizing the City Clerk to Cast Ballot for Municipal Review Committee, Inc. Board of Directors 9y me aty wand# ethe any ofRwm .. 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 Susan Lessard from the Town of Hampden. -IL CITT 0009CIL November 22, 2006 Pee d » 05-17 7I— OND NN (TITLE,) e ry y n..t �. miloc for muoScip+I eviev Committee, ane. Board of Directors Asslgn to Coumlloy " Q V To: MRC Membersbir, //[[��// from: GM Greg bomber, RC Cledcf4�� Date: Novanber 2, 2004 RE: MRC Board of Directors Election Ballot Please find inclosed a WC Bond ofDirectors election ballot Ballots cast in this Election will determine the election of dome (3) Directors to serve on doe MRC Board of Directors for three-year terms from Iamormy 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007. Biographical descriptions of the cmWidates, as provided by the candidates, are also Enclosed for your informadon. Ballots must bar returned an MRC by 5:00 pm, December 6, 2004. The election results will be read at she MRC Annual Meaning held on December' 7, 2004. The armusl meeting vnll be held at the Bampdeu Municipal Building begimaing a 3:00 pm. Nate: Votes must be cast for one mossidate only. Please cases Greg Lounden m 942-6389 or 800-339-6389 widr any questions RECEIVED Nov 4 2004 CITY MANAfEW80FFICE Ensuring affordable, Ione term, environmentally sound disposal of MSW 05-17 ` Y _ B "6e-" £4 "20(14 no nmaeo P O 6 2579 267 SAI A show C L 1 d" ]c0 207 M24MG • Fee ME ovens-2VP - _ queumderSamudcarg R I .. _,T To: MRC Membersbir, //[[��// from: GM Greg bomber, RC Cledcf4�� Date: Novanber 2, 2004 RE: MRC Board of Directors Election Ballot Please find inclosed a WC Bond ofDirectors election ballot Ballots cast in this Election will determine the election of dome (3) Directors to serve on doe MRC Board of Directors for three-year terms from Iamormy 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007. Biographical descriptions of the cmWidates, as provided by the candidates, are also Enclosed for your informadon. Ballots must bar returned an MRC by 5:00 pm, December 6, 2004. The election results will be read at she MRC Annual Meaning held on December' 7, 2004. The armusl meeting vnll be held at the Bampdeu Municipal Building begimaing a 3:00 pm. Nate: Votes must be cast for one mossidate only. Please cases Greg Lounden m 942-6389 or 800-339-6389 widr any questions RECEIVED Nov 4 2004 CITY MANAfEW80FFICE os -17 9ovember 22. 2004 VOTING BALLOT To fill three positions for January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2007 (3 bughest total votes) The Charter Municipality of casts its vote for the following individual to serve on the Municipal Review Committee Board of Directors. Note: Candidates are listed alphabetically. Biographies provided by each candidate are attached. VOTE FOR ONE INDIVIDUAL ONLY (More than one checked box will invalidate the ballot.) ❑ Sandra Blake, Semepon ❑ Dermis Cox, Millmocker ❑ Michael Croaker, Bradley ..... - ❑ Susan Lessard, Hampden ❑ Leon Yeaton, Addison Please return this ballot no later than December 6, 2004 to: Municipal Review Committee, Inc. TO Box 2579 Bangor, Maine 04402-2579 or FAX (207) 9423548 RESULTS OF THIS ELECTION WILL BE READ AT TBE MRC ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 7, 2004 05-17 Wove r 22, 264 Sandra Blake Nominated by: Town of Searsport Town Manager since July 1, 2003, P.A. degree received August 2001, strong background in landfill/transfer station operations. Member L.P.C. with MMA. I am hard working, energetic and enthusiastic. os -v ew er 22, Dennis Cox Nominated by: Town of Millinocket I have been employed by the Town of Millinocket for approximately 16 yens. I started with the Town as the Deputy Director of Public Works for two years, then 10 years as the Director of Solid Waste & Recycling. Presently, I am the Director of Public Works and have been for the past four years. As the Director of Public Works, I am also the supervisor for the .Solid Waste and Recycling Department I have served on the Board of Directors for the MRC for four terms and find the work interesting and challenging. I would like to continue to serve on the Board for the MRC and believe my 16 years of"solid waste" involvement and past Director experience qualify me for the position. 05-1] November 22, 2004 Michael Crooker Nominated by: Town of Bradley Michael R. Crooker - 2797 Western Avenue, Newburgh, ME 04444 Telephone (207) 234-2217 - Objective Aleadership rolejor which Iran use my eduction andpr Nssionai experience to advance the rayon's Hams and obymUms. £ mbcn Uoiversi7ofMalue Manaus in Public Administration GPA3.8 University of Maine B.A. in Poluical Science GPA3.2 Uoiverm y College of Bangor A.S. in Legal Technology GPA 3.7 Honor, MTCMA's Roolde Manager of the Year 2002 MTCMA'S LeugW of Service Awasd 2003 Barre £ Blunt Outstanding Graduate Student Memorial Award Edward F. Dow Scholarship recipient PI SIGMA ALPHA- National Political Science Honor Society Preaden ial Achievement Award for Academic Excellmee w k Town of Bradley, Townldauager, Tax Collector, Treasurer, Town Clerk E'zp hoe Geneal Assistance Admirustraor, Regimar of Voters, Peconnel Director, Animal. Control Officer, Road Commissioner 1998-P art Umvenny of Maine, Department of Public Administratiav, Adjunct Professor, 2003 Graduate Teaching Assismut,1998 - S.A,D. 422, Substitute Teacher, 19941998 Holds Bangor Mall Chances, Projectionist and Supervisor, 1988-1998 speeml Maine C}ivdrml lusdce Academy s 2vummg Pre-savice/Patt-time Law Enforcement running Smm of Maine Animal Control Officer Training lum mhipv S.A.D. 422, Principal, Reeds Brook and Wagner Middle Schools publie S®vfre Member -of the State of Mame Amaral Welfare AdvisoryCouncil Member of Govemor's Interagency Task Force Board of Directors, Peaquis CAP Bond of Directors, Maine Resounc RecoveryAssociaLon Member of Maine Municipal Association Legislative Policy Committee Board Member, Penobscot River Tom= Association Notary Public, Sam of Maine, Commission Expires November 3, 2006 President Graduate Association of Public Administramrs (GAPAI xr( ecu Please refer to tine reverse side of this resume for aPar ofref Susan Lessard Nominated by: Town of Hampden Town Mgr. -Town of Hampden 2000 - present Town Mgr. - Vinalhaven, 1993 - 2000 Town Mgr. - Fayette, 1991 -1993 Past President, Maine Municipal Association MRC Board of Directors 2004 Member- Maine Town & City Manager's Association 1989 -present os -v Nwe r 22, 20M os-]] ®ovoxer 22. 20M November 9, 2004 Dear Council/Committee Members The purpose of this email is to ask for the support of your community for my re-election to the Board of Directors of the Municipal Review Committee. As the Town Manager of Hampden for the past tour years - home to Pine. Tree Landfill - I have a strong background in garbage issues' and considerable knowledge to bring to the table in that respect. In addition, given the high profile nature of waste disposal for Hampden and the region- it is in the best interest of my community to have a presence on the Board of Directors of the MRC The MRC is a model of regional cooperation that not only provides a financial benefit to its membership- but also utilizes best practices in the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste. The continued professional and efficient operation of this entity is critical to us all. As stated on the brief bio provided with the ballot for the MRC, I have been involved in municipal government for over 20 years, have served on many state and regional boards and committees, and recently served as President of the Maine Municipal Association.I also have the full support and endorsement of my Town Council in this endeavor- if is their belief that I can be a continued effective and positive voice on the MRC. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration Sincerely, M � �/ Susan Lessard, Town Manager WH Sa O T n of Hampden P pxonc (10868636 106Y",a""` - H EN : Q 7 eamvam.Mn, aua email: hampdeng"Ia.,.i- "ecom November 9, 2004 Dear Council/Committee Members The purpose of this email is to ask for the support of your community for my re-election to the Board of Directors of the Municipal Review Committee. As the Town Manager of Hampden for the past tour years - home to Pine. Tree Landfill - I have a strong background in garbage issues' and considerable knowledge to bring to the table in that respect. In addition, given the high profile nature of waste disposal for Hampden and the region- it is in the best interest of my community to have a presence on the Board of Directors of the MRC The MRC is a model of regional cooperation that not only provides a financial benefit to its membership- but also utilizes best practices in the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste. The continued professional and efficient operation of this entity is critical to us all. As stated on the brief bio provided with the ballot for the MRC, I have been involved in municipal government for over 20 years, have served on many state and regional boards and committees, and recently served as President of the Maine Municipal Association.I also have the full support and endorsement of my Town Council in this endeavor- if is their belief that I can be a continued effective and positive voice on the MRC. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration Sincerely, M � �/ Susan Lessard, Town Manager os-lr awemner 22. 2006 Leon Yeaton Nominated by: Town of Winter Harbor ➢ Helped form and than manage Pleasant River Solid Waste District (serving seven area towns in Washington County) for 9 yens before retiring in 2000. ➢ Owns and operates a consulting firm (Pleasant Bay Consulting) helping area towns reduce tonnage and costs of waste disposal —has helped with such decisions involving 18+ towns in both Washington and Hancock Counties. ➢ Presently a Director of MRC having attended many MRC meetings on behalf of the towns represented and assisted in changes made in the formula for the distribution ofPERC excess cash to towns. ➢ Owned and operated an independent insurance agency for 35 years. ➢ Served as a city councilor, on industrial development board, and planning bond, and served on the Governor's Council in New Hampshire. ➢ Currently operates a Bed & Breakfast, Llama and Red Deer form, Electric Fencing Business, in Addison (Washington County) along with the waste consulting. Orli November 22, 204 Board of Directors J 2002 to December 2004 Dennie Cox Susan Leasard Leon Ve ton D'necror ofPubhc Works Town Manager POBox 222 Town of Millinocket Townofllanpden Addison ME 04606 Cedar Street 106 Western Avenue Millimcket, ME 04462 Han pdm ME 044441428 Tele: 723-7030 Tele: 862-3034 Tele: 483-4490 FAX.• 213-7029 FAX: 862-5067 FAX 483-4653 mllaow(almidmeine wm lighflady_t(oJ Oo.com pleasantbayAdownmA.nd J 2003 In December 2005 David Cbittim Larry Folsom - President Elery Reeoe < tyEngineer 19 Cove End Road Executive Dna or, CityofRockland BrovmvBlq ME 04414 KVCOG(retimd) 40 TBlson Ave. I Pat Basel Rockland ME 04841 WinslowME04901 Tele: 965.7841 Tele: 594-0350 FAX.. %5-0511 Tele: 892-5231 FAX 594-0325 subwaysnarcn.com [no fax] dchittir azirockland.me.us �lmetm wekeenefalorexar.com J 2004 ro December 2006 Soho Ch Kohn—Vice Prosidcnt Robert Farrar -Treasurer GmgBrown TowuofLevmt Assistant CityManager City Engineu&P.W. 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