Annual Report of the Town of Dresden Maine, July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

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1 The University of Maine Maine Town Documents Maine Government Documents Annual Report of the Town of Dresden Maine, July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 Dresden (Me.) Follow this and additional works at: Repository Citation Dresden (Me.), "Annual Report of the Town of Dresden Maine, July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011" (2011). Maine Town Documents This Report is brought to you for free and open access by It has been accepted for inclusion in Maine Town Documents by an authorized administrator of For more information, please contact

2 ANNUAL REPORT of the T OWN OF DRESDEN M AINE Incorporated June 24, 1794 July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

3 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 1 Table of Contents Town Officials Town Clerk s Report: Marriages, Births, Deaths Licenses and Permits Issued Building Permits and Plumbing Permits Issued Report from the Town Office Independent Auditor s Report Report from Bridge Academy Dresden Fire Department Recycling Dresden Sno-Valley Riders Swap Shop Dresden Elementary School Report Superintendent of Schools Report Message from State Senator Seth A. Goodall Message from State Representative Leslie T. Fossel Message from United States Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Message from United States Senator Susan M. Collins Message from United States Senator Olympia J. Snowe Dresden Taxpayers Special Town Meeting Results, August 17, Results for Annual Town Meeting June 14, Warrant for 2012 Town Meeting Layout & Photos: Tim Nason, Dresden Printing: Lincoln County Publishing, Newcastle

4 ANNUAL REPORT 2010/2011 Town Officials First Selectman Second Selectman Third Selectman Treasurer, Town Clerk & Excise Tax Collector Property Tax Collector Dresden Planning Board JAMES P. RZASA DAVID J. PROBERT ALLAN S. MOELLER, SR. KIM S. RZASA DAPHNE L. WHITE JOE WILEY, Chair PHIL JOHNSTON JEFFREY PIERCE ALLEN BEVER LINDA BIDEN GERALD SMITH ANN BEVER CEO/LPI BRIAN MORSE

5 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 3 Town Clerk s Report Residents Lost but Not Forgotten There were a total of 11 deaths from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 July 8, 2010 Jeffrey D. Delano July 15, 2010 Louise A. Johnson August 14, 2010 Melvin C. Lewis September 20, 2010 Doris A. Gleason November 7, 2010 Douglas H. Harrington January 26, 2011 Helen A. Hatch February 10, 2011 Michael W. King March 22, 2011 Kenneth P. Stewart May 14, 2011 Richard C. Rackliff May 21, 2011 Inge L. Foster May 25, 2011 Joel L. Cyr There were a total of 16 Births from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011* * Due to changes in the law, names can no longer be reported There were 7 Marriage Licenses issued July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 September 10, 2010 Michael N. Murray & Jennifer L. Bayrd October 2, 2010 Martin Ziobrowski & Michelle A. Maguire October 4, 2010 Darren G. Ellis & Lidia B. Oleynik January 15, 2011 Travis S. Crowley & Carol A. Lilly May 21, 2011 Randall C. Look & Marcella L. O'Malley May 22, 2011 Frederick G. Farnham & Martha E. Burr June 11, 2011 David R. Litchfield & Monica L. Wahl

6 ANNUAL REPORT Licenses/Registrations Between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, the following number of registrations and hunting authorities were issued: Motor Vehicle registrations 2,404 Boat registrations 148 Snowmobile registrations 132 ATV registrations 76 Hunting/Fishing Authorities sold 310 Respectfully submitted, KIM S. RZASA Town Clerk/MV Agent Sunlight shining on wires along Patterson Road.

7 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 5 Building Permits Issued During 2011 Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 New Homes 4 Value $470,000 Additions/Renovations 6 303,300 Mobile Homes New 1 27,000 Replacement 2 28,000 Garage/Barn 6 120,000 Sheds/Decks 5 17,900 Quonset Hut/Shelters 1 3,400 Greenhouse 1 6,000 Storage Facility 1 23,000 Relocate Mobile Home 1 0 TOTAL 28 $998,600 Plumbing Permits Issued Internal Plumbing Permits 4 Sub Surface Waste Water Permits 3 Respectfully submitted, TRUDY FOSS Admin. Assist.

8 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT FROM THE TOWN OFFICE This was a busy year in Dresden, Maine. Voters approved an Article at Town Meeting 2010 to change the terms of office for Town Selectmen from one-year terms to three-year terms. The change would take place at the next Municipal Election of Town Meeting For the first year, to create staggered terms, the term of First Selectman would be one-year; Second Selectman would be two-years; and Third Selectman would be three-years. A Recall Ordinance was adopted at Special Town Meeting in August. The Ice Skating Rink was re-graded and underground piping was installed to improve drainage in summer months and allow mowing of grass. Work was completed in August. New stairs to the mezzanine in the Recycling Center were completed in August. The Attendant s Office at the Transfer Station was rebuilt and rewired in October. Improvements to the Town Office were undertaken. New carpet and vinyl composition tile were installed in September. New windows were installed in October. Vinyl composition tile was installed in the recently completed Pownalborough Hall in October. Both public and private groups scheduled meetings in the Hall. The use of the space by private groups necessitated drafting a Hall Rental Agreement in November to outline the responsibilities of users of the building. A Community Supper was held in January 2011 at Pownalborough Hall. Approximately 40 people attended, enjoying the meal and community spirit. The efforts to bring Wireless Broadband Internet service to Town were delayed in February 2011 by Midcoast Internet Solutions cancelling its funded project to install three towers, stating the expansion of DSL service in Town made its project financially unsound. The Town s website ( was improved and expanded in February to include approved minutes of board meetings and tax records. Use of the website continued to expand. A new First Responders group was formed in March under the responsibility of the Fire Department to aid in the care of patients until the ambulance service can arrive. A 2001 Rescue Vehicle was purchased.

9 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 7 The initial planning work with MDOT began in March to install blinking traffic signals at the dangerous intersection of Route 197 (Patterson Road) and Route 128 (Cedar Grove Road/River Road). Temporary solar powered lights were installed with an understanding that permanent signals would be installed in On April 1, 2011 the Town entered into a contract with the Town of Richmond for Richmond to provide the Town of Dresden Code Enforcement Officer and Licensed Plumbing Inspector (CEO/LPI) services to save cost and improve availability. The CEO/LPI s office hours in Dresden were established as: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM every Wednesday and in Richmond Monday - Thursday. The Fire Department s radio repeater was changed to low bandwidth to improve reception and to comply with FCC regulations. Yearly road maintenance was successfully completed. Several culverts were replaced in Calls Hill, Blinn Hill, Orchard Hill, and Bog Roads along with drainage ditching along shoulders. A half mile of Blinn Hill Road and a section of Indian Road near the Wiscasset line were repaved. Gravel roads were re-graded. The Select Board signed a letter of support for the Lincoln County Historical Society to seek grant funding to connect trails on the Pownalborough Courthouse property across private property to the Town Forest. A two-man volunteer team constructed a system of hiking trails in the Town Forest to be enjoyed by young and old. The trails were opened to the public at Memorial Day Services at the Pownalborough Courthouse. Thank you to all who have contributed time, effort and resources to improve life here in Dresden, Maine. Solomon s Seal at the Pownalborough Court House.

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38 ANNUAL REPORT Bridge Academy Bridge Academy is a privately owned and endowed institution that operates on income generated by trust funds donated by Samuel J. Bridge and other members of the Bridge Family. Academy operations are overseen by a Board of Trustees entrusted to expend funds as directed by Samuel Bridge and his colleagues in accordance with established acts of incorporation and bylaws. The primary purpose of Bridge Academy s legacy, in accordance with the wishes of Mr. Bridge is the promotion of education, literature, and science for Dresden residents age 10 to 21. Bridge Academy was originally established as Dresden s High School and later served as a junior high. Bridge Academy Alumni gathered again in the summer of 2010 as they do every year to spend time reminiscing over photos and sharing memories of years gone by. Residents are welcome to stop by on reunion Saturday to share in the memories and gain knowledge of the academy s rich history. In the year the Academy s endeavors included the preservation of the physical structure, providing scholarships to our town s collegiate students, housing and operating the public library, publishing and distributing The Dresden Communicator, and providing meeting space for many town and local organizations. One of the Academy s primary educational initiatives is the provision of Scholarship funds to qualifying Dresden college students. In fall of 2010, 10 scholarships were awarded in the amount of $400 each, along with 17 graduation gifts in the amount of $25 each. In the spring of 2011, 18 Scholarships were awarded in the amount of $400 each. This totals 28 Scholarships totaling $11,200. The Library functions under the supervision of our librarian Susan Schroeder, whose warm and welcoming face can always be counted on by our patrons; Sue along with an invaluable group of volunteers make the library operation what it is. Library services continue to expand and include a growing array of books, audio books, and movies. The library provides computers for public use with High Speed internet, office programs, and educational software. In 2011 Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) was made available during library operating hours allowing patrons to use personal laptops and devices to access the internet. In the early months of 2011 a significant reorganization was undertaken including the addition of a dedicated children s room, a reading room, an improved computing area, and improved staff work space. The library also offered a variety of activities for children, including the summer reading program and the popular rocket club. In May, the Annual Plant, Bake and Book Sale was held, aiding in funding the library operation. Income from the sale along with the generous donation from the town contributed to the Library offerings mentioned above. Please stop in and take advantage of all we have to offer. The Dresden Communicator is another effort funded and complied by the Bridge Academy and its trustees. The Communicator is delivered to every resident monthly and provides information on town events, meetings and town organizations. Respectfully Submitted, BETH JONES, President, BA Board of Trustees Trustees : Beth Jones, Dave Probert, Anne Smith, Julie Spratt, Nick Forest, Joel Weldon, Rick Graffam & Dana Gagne

39 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 37 Dresden Fire Department The Fire Department would like to thank all of the Residents of Dresden for their support during the year. We appreciate all that was done for us to have the new Fire Station and are still adjusting to the new conveniences. Remembering that we don t have to go outside to use the restroom is the best. Having room for all the vehicles and equipment to be kept inside out of the weather will be a money saver in the end. We are proud to give the best service we can as a Volunteer Fire Department. Our incidents for the year are as follows: 41 Motor Vehicle Accidents 15 Mutual Aid Responses 8 Reports of trees/wires down 5 Responses to C02 or Smoke Alarms 2 Mattress Fires 1 Vehicle Fire 1 Other Motorized Vehicle Accident 1 Hose Fire (Acetylene) 2 Reports of flooded road or basement 4 Medical Assists 2 Water Searches. The Department members receive mandatory training sessions twice a month and do truck and station maintenance each week. We have 2 Fire Stations in Dresden. The first being the original in the Village (Sta. #l) and the second being the new Station (Sta. #2). To join our Volunteer Fire Department please call the Fire Chief or attend a meeting on a Wednesday at 6pm at Station #2. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! GERALD LILLY, Fire Chief

40 ANNUAL REPORT Recycling This year we enjoyed the addition of a mixed plastic bin, which means that all other plastics, other then #2, could be thrown into one bin to be recycled. This includes such items as garden hoses, VCR tapes, 5 gallon bucket, kids toys, etc. We cannot take plastic bags or wrap for this material gets caught up in machinery. Recycling mixed plastics GREATLY reduces the volume of trash send to landfills and incinerators. Because of its value, we still request that both neutral (milk bottle type) and colored #2 containers be separated. The total amount recycled was 221 tons with 26.7 from the Swap Shop, 7.8 from E- Waste Collection; the rest consisted of Cardboard, Newspaper/Magazines, Plastics, Tin, Glass, Mixed Paper, Brush, Demolition Debris, Waste Oil, & Scrap Metal. The annual State recycling percentage came is as 37%. Submitted by: DAVE PROBERT Memorial gate at the Pine Grove Cemetery for Alfred G. Lithgow.

41 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 39 Sno-Valley Riders SC This season we had a total of 14 family, 3 individual and 3 supporting business memberships. The members of the club maintained, cleared and groomed approximately 23 miles of trail. The many people who enjoyed riding on our trail commented many times on how well we take care of them and how much they liked being able to ride locally to enjoy the area in the winter. We were happy to see cross-country skiers and people with snowshoes, sleds and dogs also using the trail. We tried very hard to make sure that there were sufficient legible signs in place along the trail. Those who were able to help put a lot of work into making sure our trail is the best it can be. As always, we really appreciate the support of all the landowners who have allowed us the privilege of being able to enjoy this recreation. It would not be possible to do this without your cooperation. During the year, we were involved with town functions such as the summer and winter fests. These gave us the chance to personally thank all the landowners that we came into contact with at these festivities. Also, again this year, we were pleased to be able to give special donations as well as money to the Fire Association to be used for special equipment or needed essentials by the fire department and a donation to the Bridge Academy Scholarship. The members are always very willing and happy to be able to do this. We meet on the first Monday of each month usually from September to April. Election of officers for the next season are held at the April meeting. If you love winter in Dresden and enjoy snow recreation, come and join us new members are always welcome. Eastern River at the Middle Bridge.

42 ANNUAL REPORT Swap Shop The Swap Shop took in 59,384 pounds of clothing and household goods during the past fiscal year, July 1, 2010 through June 30, This was 8,634 pounds more than the previous year. However, 5,091 pounds had to be disposed of as trash, 7,614 pounds went to Planet Aid and the Salvation Army, leaving 54,293 pounds of suitable items for the Swap Shop. Our volunteers continue to remind everyone that donations should always be in very good condition. The Swap Shop is currently staffed by a dedicated group of sixteen people. Volunteers work on average of 30 hours a week, sorting and stocking the shelves and boxes with clothing for all ages, hardcover and paperback books, puzzles and games, household linens, small appliances and toys. Seasonal items are usually put on the shelves about a month before each holiday, and are otherwise culled and saved during the year. In August we initiated a drawing for new school supplies for Dresden children, which was a great success. In September we had a meeting, led by Dave Probert, Recycling Chair, and attended by Kirt James, Recycling Center Manager, to discuss Swap Shop concerns and new ideas. In October the new stairs to the loft where we store out of season clothing and holiday items was installed, meeting OSHA standards and making it possible for volunteers to access the area safely. In November, Alberta Cope, one of our volunteers, retired after 17 years of dedicated service. Shop volunteers gathered at Pownalborough Hall for a festive Christmas party to end the year. Jen Kipp joined Mary Haven in June 2011 as co-coordinator of Swap Shop scheduling and other duties related to keeping everything running smoothly. Sincerely, THE DRESDEN SWAP SHOP VOLUNTEERS: Linda Biden, Tina Fisher-Dark, Judy Getchell, Mary Haven, Linda Herschenfeld, Bertha James, Betty Kilcrease, Jenny Kipp, Judy Lewis, Helen Raymond, Julie Rea, Anne Smith, Jean Turco, Kaddee Vitelli, and Valerie Woodworth.

43 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 41 Dresden Elementary School Number of Students per class Pre-K 10 K 11 1st 11 2nd 13 3rd 14 4th 13 5th 16 Principal MaryEllen Williams Teachers Jamie White Pre K Nancy Stover Kindergarden Roberta Hart 1st Grade Meghan Skelton 2nd Grade Erica Atkinson 3rd Grade Jennifer Vachowski 4th Grade Beth Knell 5th Grade Deborah Burk Resource Room Rose Mary Muir Guidance Counselor Lauri Beth Rankin Phys. Ed. Cris Desmond Title 1 Tina Marie Wood Art David Custer Speech Therapist Jackie Frost Speech Amy Stewart Music Teacher Deanne Tibbetts Librarian Regina Stilphen Ed Tech II Jennifer Thompson Ed Tech II Laura Lynch Ed Tech III Nicole Gentz Kitchen Manager Felicia Graham Cert. O.T. Assist. Diane Nugent - Physical Therapist Paula Crocker Nurse Sydney Faulkingham Secretary Norm Bachelder Custodian Karen Pickett Custodian

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94 ANNUAL REPORT WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING June 12, 2012 TO: Michael N. Chase, Resident of the Town of Dresden, County of Lincoln, State of Maine. GREETINGS: In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Dresden, in said County, who are qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the Pownalborough Hall (the new Fire Station) in said Town on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 8 a.m. o clock, then and there to act on Articles one (1) thru (2). You are further required to notify and warn said voters to meet at the Pownalborough Hall on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9 a.m. o clock, then and there to act on Article three (3) through all said Articles set out to wit: ART. l. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. ART. 2. To elect the following Town officials by secret ballot, namely one (1) Selectman, Assessor, and Overseer of the Poor (for a three year term), one (1) Town Clerk, Treasurer, Property Tax Collector, Excise Tax Collector all to serve for a one (1) year term, three (3) Budget Review Committee members to serve for a three (3) year term, two (2) RSU #2 Directors: one for a (1) year term and one for a three (3) year term. SALARIES ART. 3. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to compensate various Town Officials. Selectmen BRC 2011/2012 Recommend Recommend Town Clerk $7,965 $7,965 $ 7,965 1st Selectman $6,500 $6,500 $ 6,500 2nd Selectman $5,000 $5,000 $ 5,000 3rd Selectman $5,000 $5,000 $ 5,000 Treasurer $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 Tax Collector $7,500 $7,500 $ 7,500 Excise Tax Collector $5,900 $5,900 $ 5,900 Totals $49,865 $49,865 Note: If the Excise Tax Collector is a Motor Vehicle Agent then that person receives Fees of $3.00 for re-registrations, $4.00 for new registrations, and $5.00 for nonresident Motor Vehicles registrations (Approximately $8,000 last year). The Town Clerk is an Agent for Inland Fisheries and receives Fees for Hunting and Fishing Licenses, ATV registrations, and boat registrations (Approximately $2,800 last year).

95 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 93 OTHER SALARIES ART. 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 as payment to the Town of Richmond for compensation for the Code Enforcement Officer and Licensed Plumbing Inspector Services. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: The Town has entered into a contract with the Town of Richmond for Richmond to provide the Town CEO/LPI Services to save cost and improve availability. ART. 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the total sum of $6,300 for the salaries of the Fire Chiefs ($4,200 for the Fire Chief and $2,100 for the Assistant Chief). Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the total sum of $38,400 as compensation for the Town Administrative Assistant Account ($36,400 Salary, $2,000 Benefits). Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Total $ 38,400 Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 as compensation for the Animal Control Officer. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 as compensation for the Planning Board Chairman. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for the payment of the Deputies for the Treasurer, Town Clerk, Excise Tax Collector & Property Tax Collector. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year.

96 ANNUAL REPORT ART. 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,000 for the payment of FICA (Social Security & Medicare Benefits) as required by Federal Law. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $1,500 due to the fact that we had dropped it last year due to a surplus and need to increase it again. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ART. 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 for the General Administration Account. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for the Insurance Account. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $1,000 to cover contents of Station #2. ART. 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Legal Account, the sum of $2,000. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. PROTECTION ART. 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $28,000 for the operation of the Fire Department. Fire Department requests $28,000 Selectmen/BRC recommend: YES Note: This is an increase of $8,000 due to operating costs. ART. 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,500 to purchase equipment for use by the Fire Department. Fire Department requests $12,500 Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $2,500.

97 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 95 ART. 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,500 to reimburse the working Volunteer Fire Fighters for clothing, gas, and related expenses they incur while participating in the operation of the Dresden Fire Department. Fire Department requests $12,500 Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $2,500. The last increase was six years ago. ART. 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for equipment & supplies for the First Responders. First Responders request $3,000 Selectmen/BRC: Yes Note: This is a new request. Last year we approved the organization of a First Responder Group to become part of the Dresden Volunteer Fire Department. ART. 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for the Northeast Mobile Health Ambulance Service Contract. Selectmen / BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year and is the third year in a five-year contract. ART. 19. To choose a Fire Inspector for the ensuing year. ART. 20. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief, taking into consideration those individuals that are elected by the Fire Association to those positions and to appoint any unfilled position in conjunction with the Dresden Fire Chief or act anything relative thereto. DEBT PAYMENTS ART. 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $60,210 as the third payment on the thirty year Public Safety Building Bond from the Maine Bond Bank. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year.

98 ANNUAL REPORT HEALTH AND SANITATION ART. 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $14, for Tipping Fees and the sum of $8, as compensation for the Transfer Station Attendant. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $16,500 as compensation for the Recycling Attendants. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6, for the Operation of the Recycling Center and the Transfer Station. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $500. ART. 25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Lincoln County Humane Society for the care and boarding of strays from Dresden and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 to pay for the cost of the contract. LCHS requests $1269 Selectmen/BRC recommend: $1,000 Note: This is the same as last year. HIGHWAYS ART. 26. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate all moneys from the MDOT Highway Block Grants to the Highway Account and to expend those funds on Capital Improvements to Town Roads. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes

99 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 97 ART. 27. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract for a period of not more than three (3) years, for the purpose of providing winter road maintenance (Snow Plowing and Ice Control Services ), on such terms as they deem to be in the Town s best interest provided that the total contract price does not exceed $420, Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This Article is required to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a multi-year contract prior to signing the contract. This is a projected net savings of $138,500 over the previous three-year contract when adding in the cost of sand and salt. ART. 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a total sum of $276,900 for the Highway Accounts ($135,900 for the first year of the Snow Removal Contract, $40,000 for Sand, $75, for Roads and $26,000 for Paving/Capital Improvement). Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is a decrease of $101,300 for Snow Removal, an increase of $40,000 for Sand, a decrease of $14,000 for Town Roads, and the same amount as appropriated last year for Paving for a total decrease of $75,300 for the Highway Accounts. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ART. 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from the Capital Improvement Account to pay for the painting of the Town Office the sum of $5,000; for paving/base pad for the newspaper/magazine bin at the Recycling Center the sum of $5,000; and for miscellaneous carpentry repairs at the Recycling Center the sum of $2,000; for a sum not to exceed $12,000 (Estimated Cost). Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $5,500. ART. 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise the sum of $12,000 to be placed in the Capital Improvement Account. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This will bring the account balance to $52,000 before the work in Art. 29 is done.

100 ANNUAL REPORT MISCELLANEOUS ART. 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for the General Assistance Account. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 32. To see if the Town will vote to accept all General Assistance payments from the Department of Human Services and to accept repayments from recipients and to appropriate those payments to the General Assistance Account. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes ART. 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Planning Board Expenses the sum of $1,100. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $100. ART. 34. To see if the Town will vote to take penalty fees, and site plan review fees and pay those amounts into the Planning Board Expense Account and to carry forward any unused funds from last year s expense account to be used by the Planning Board for future expenses for Land Use Regulation and the Planning Board. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes ART. 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Technology Account the sum of $6,000 or act anything relative thereto. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is an increase of $1,000. Our maintenance fee for Trio software alone costs more than $5,000. ART. 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Maintenance of Pownalborough Hall the sum of $250. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is a new request to periodically clean the building. ART. 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Comprehensive Plan Committee Expenses the sum of $500. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year.

101 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 99 ART. 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the total sum of $9,000 to aid in the maintenance of Forest Hill ($2,500), Maple Grove ($2,500) and Pine Grove ($4,000) Cemeteries. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50.00 for the cost of decorating Veterans Graves in Dresden. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. DONATIONS ART. 40. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from the Snowmobile registration fees, a sum of money not to exceed the amount received from the State, and to pay that sum to the Dresden Snow Valley Riders Snowmobile Club for the purpose of maintaining trails throughout Dresden. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes ART. 41. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Donations to the following organizations. Organization Requested Recommended Mobius $ 100 $ 100 Kno-Wal-Lin Care and Hospice $1,620 $300 Healthy Kids $ 250 $250 Kennebec Valley Mental Health $ 200 $200 Spectrum Generations $1,050 $500 Elmhurst $1,000 $300 Maine General Health Reach Net $ 812 $200 Midcoast Community Action $ 600 $200 American Red Cross $ 500 $250 Coastal Trans $850 $300 Richmond Food Pantry $3,000 $500 Totals $3,100 Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes

102 ANNUAL REPORT ART. 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000 for the operations of Bridge Academy Library. Bridge Academy requests $7, Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. DRESDEN ELEMENTARY LOCAL ADDITIONAL ART. 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12, for the purpose of paying for 2 additional hours per School Day for the Dresden Elementary School Nurse. Elementary School Parents request $12, Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3, for the purpose of paying for a one day per week (during the school year) a Library Educational Technician at the Dresden Elementary School. Elementary School Parents request $3, Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. LD 1 An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels (Public Law 2005, Chapter 2) ART. 45. To see if the Town will vote to increase the Property Tax Levy limit of $767,557 established for The Town of Dresden by State law in the event that the Municipal Budget approved under the preceding articles will result in a Tax Commitment that is greater than that property tax levy limit. Selectmen recommend: Dismissal Note: LD1 as passed by the State Legislature set a limit on growth of property taxes for all towns at 1.43%. This legislation also provided

103 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 101 additional increases tied to the growth of the Town. Dresden s latest growth figures allows us to add an additional 1.02%, therefore Dresden is allowed under State Law to increase the amount of taxes raised through the Property Tax by a total of 2.45%. Based on what taxes were raised last year ($749,202) we are allowed to increase that figure to $767,557 (a $18,355 increase). Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the LD1 Cap will not be exceeded and this Article will be recommended to be passed over at the Town Meeting. Next year s starting point will be $696,251, if all articles pass as written. ORDINANCES ART. 46. Shall the Town vote to approve the Property Assessed Clean Energy (Pace) Ordinance as shown in Attachment A. Note: The adoption of this ordinance will allow qualifying residents to access low interest financing for energy saving improvements to their properties located in the Town. HOUSE KEEPING ART. 47. To see what rate of Interest the Town will vote to pay on overpayment of taxes from the date of overpayment. Selectmen recommend: 1% per annum Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 48. To see if the Town will vote to establish the date of October 1, 2012 when one-half of the property taxes are due and payable and the date of April 1, 2013 when the remaining one-half of the taxes are due and payable. Or act anything relative thereto. Selectmen recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as last year. ART. 49. To see if the Town will vote to charge a rate of 7% per annum for Interest on taxes due after October 1, 2012 and 7% per annum on taxes due after April 1, 2013.Or act anything relative thereto. Selectmen recommend: Yes Note: This is the same as lst year.

104 ANNUAL REPORT ART. 50. To see what action the Town will vote to take regarding the use of money received from State Revenue Sharing. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Reduce Tax Commitment ART. 51. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to appropriate $5,000 from surplus to meet unanticipated expenses and emergencies that occur during the fiscal year Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes ART. 52. To see what action the Town will vote to take regarding the use of money received from Excise Taxes and other non-property revenues. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Reduce Tax Commitment ART. 53. To see if the Town will vote to allow the Selectmen or a Fish Committee to regulate the taking of Alewives in Mill Brook, Dresden, in accordance with the general laws and regulations of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Or act anything relative thereto: Selectmen recommend: Approval ART. 54. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell property for which tax liens have expired or retain such property for the use of the Town if in their judgment the sale or retention of such property is in the best interest of the Town. Selectmen Recommend: Yes ART. 55. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to conduct negotiations with a property owner for the purchase of any property or parcel of land that the Selectmen, in their best judgment, determine that acquiring said property would be in the best interest of the Town. Selectmen Recommend: Yes ART. 56. To see if the Town will vote to take any franchise fees received from Time Warner Cable Company (estimated Fees $5,000 for 2012) and place those funds into the Town Recreational fund. Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes

105 TOWN of DRESDEN, MAINE 103 ART. 57. To see if the Town will vote to accept the categories of funds listed below as provided by the Maine State legislature. Category Estimated Amount State Revenue Sharing $85,000 MDOT Block Grants 39,000 General Assistance Payments 5,000 Snowmobile Registration Money 750 Tree Growth Reimbursement 400 Veterans Exemption Reimbursement 1,100 Homestead Reimbursement 29,000 Other State Funds 7,000 Selectmen/BRC recommend: Yes Given under our hands at Dresden this 21st day of May PHILIP JOHNSTON DAVID PROBERT ALLAN MOELLER 1st Selectman 2nd Selectman 3rd Selectman The Registrar of Voters will be in session at the Pownalborough Hall during voting hours on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 for the purpose of correcting the List of Voters. Note: The Total Appropriations approved at Town Meeting in 2011 were $749, The Total Appropriations requested for 2012 are $696, This is a decrease of $52,