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204th Annual Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017

Town Revort Photos We welcome photos from citizens of Phippsburg for the Town Report each year, and have done our best to identify the citizens therein.

2 Town Directory 4 Town, County, State and Federal Officials 7 Town Boards, Committees and Commissions 12 Memorials and Photos 16 Awards - Spirit of America Foundation Award to Marie Varian 21 State Representative Pierce’s Report 22 State Senator Vitelli’s Report 23 Governor LePage’s Report 24 U. S. Representative Pingree’s Report 25 U. S. Senator King’s Report 26 U. S. Senator Collins’ Report 27 County Commissioner Grose’s Report 29 County Sheriff Merry’s Report 30 Sagadahoc County Communications 31 County Emergency Management 32 RSU #1 Board of Directors Report 33 RSU #1 Superintendent’s Report 34 RSU #1 Enrollment 36 Phippsburg Elementary Principal's Report 37 Phippsburg Scholarship Primer 38 Graph- Mil Rate 8-Year Comparison 40 Graph-Municipal Appropriations (8-year comparison) 41 Town Meeting Schedule 42 Citizens Guide to Town Meeting 43 Candidates’ Statements 44 Annual Town Meeting Courtesy Warrant (May 14 th- May 16th, 2018) 48 Ballot (Municipal Officers - TM Article #2) 64 Harbor Ordinance 65 Assessors' Notice 73 Abatements, Supplemental Bills & Special Assessments 74 Town Expenses 75 Town Revenues 76 Real Estate and Property Taxes Outstanding 80 Prior Years Taxes Receivable (A-11) 88 Tax Acquired Property 89 Trust Funds 90 Town Owned Property 91 Selectmen's Annual Overview 92 Addressing Officer 9-1-1 Report 97 Animal Control Officer's Report 98 Appeals Board Report 98 Assessment Review Board Report 98 Assessing Agent Report 99 Bates-Morse Mountain Report 100 Budget Committee Report 102 Community Access Television Committee Report 103 3 Cemetery District Report 104 Center Pond River Herring Committee Report 105 Town Clerk's Report 106 Code Enforcement Officer's Report 107 Conservation Commission Report 108 Emergency Management Director’s Report (Town) 110 Financial Investment Committee 110 Fire Department Report 111 Harbor Commission Report 112 Harbor Master's Report 112 Health Officer’s Report 112 Historic Preservation Commission Report 113 Historical Society Report 114 Land Trust Report 116 Nature Conservancy (Basin Preserve) Report 118 Library Report (Albert F. Totman) 119 Library, Friends of Report (Albert F. Totman) 121 McLanathan - Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund, Inc. Report 122 Planning Board Report 123 Police Department Report 124 Public Safety Report 127 Recreation Commission Report 128 Registrar of Voters Report 129 Rescue Department Report 130 Road Committee Report 131 Shellfish Conservation Commission Report 132 Shellfish Warden's Report 132 Sportsmen’s Association 133 Town Landings Committee Report 134 Town Lands Management Committee Report 135 Winnegance River Herring Commission Report 136 Minutes - Annual Town Meeting 2017 137 Auditors Letter 151 Town Valuation, Assessment & Collections (A-6) 153 Management Discussion and Analysis for Fiscal Year 2017 154 Property Tax Exemptions and Land Use Programs 164 Citizens Information 166 Center Pond Brochure 167 Kids of Christmas (Town Holiday Open House) 168 4 Town of Phippsburg - Directory - 1042 Main Road Phippsburg, Maine 04562 www.Phippsburs.com Community Access Television on Channel 3

Municipal Closure Information Closings of the Town Office and/or Transfer Station due to weather conditions will be announced on Television Stations 6, 8, and 13 as well as Radio Stations WGAN (560 AM/105.5 FM), WYNZ (100.9 FM), WPOR (101.9 FM), WCLZ (98.9FM), WZAN (970 AM), WMGX (93.1 FM), and WBAE (1490 AM). Finks to storm closures list' ings are provided on the Town’s website. When the Transfer Station is closed it will be reopened the following day unless otherwise announced. Town E-Mail Addresses Selectmen/Town Administrator: [email protected] Tax Collector/Treasurer/Town Clerk: [email protected] Assessing Agent: [email protected] Code Enforcement Officer: [email protected] Police Chief: [email protected] Librarian: [email protected]

Police and Fire Numbers

FIRE/RESCUE (EMERGENCY ONLY)...... 911 FIRE DEPT, OTHER BU SIN ESS...... 389-2410 POLICE (EMERGENCY ONLY)...... 911 POLICE, OTHER BU SIN ESS...... 389-2653 or 443-8201 SHERIFF (EMERGENCY ONLY)...... 911 SHERIFF, OTHER BU SIN ESS...... 443-8201

Other Law Enforcement Numbers

Federal Bureau of Investigation...... 774-9322 Maine Computer Crimes Task Force...... 877-8086 Maine Drug Enforcement Agency...... 822-0370 Maine Emergency Management Agency...... 624-4400 Maine Marine Patrol Division...... 633-9595 Maine Warden Service (Dispatch)...... 1-800-452-4664 Maine W arden Service (Business)...... 287-8000 Operation Game Thief Tip Line (Poaching)...... 1-800-253-7887 State Police (Troop D) Dispatch...... 624-7076 U.S. Coast Guard (South Portland)...... 767-0320 U.S. Coast Guard (Boothbay Harbor)...... 633-2661

5 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TAX COLLECTOR/TREASURER/TOWN CLERK GENERAL ASSISTANCE 389-2653/389-1088 Fax: 389-1522 W eekdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

SELECTMEN’S MEETINGS Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm

ASSESSING AGENT Public Hours Tuesday & W ednesday - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Other hours by appointment)

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PLUMBING INSPECTOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 389-2653/389-1088 Fax: 389-1522 Weekdays - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

TRANSFER STATION 52 Sam Day Hill Road 389-1402 Winter Hours (starting September 18 th) - Wed & Sat, 8 am to 4 pm Spring Hours (starting May 1st) - Mon 10-6, Wed & Sat 8 am to 4 pm Summer Hours (starting June 15th) - Add Fri 8 am to 4 pm

PHIPPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1047 Main Road 389-1514 W ebsite: www.phippsburg.rsu1.org Facebook: Yes

RSU #1 - OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 34 W ing Farm Parkway, Bath 443-6601 Fax: 443-8295 Website: www.rsu1.org

ALBERT F. TOTMAN LIBRARY 28 Parker Head Road Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday - 10:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 389-2309 W ebsite: www.totman.lib.me.us

6 PHIPPSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY 24 Parker Head Road June - September Monday to Friday - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment Merry Chapin at 443 5669 W ebsite: www.phippsburghistorical.com Facebook: Yes

PHIPPSBURG POST OFFICE 520 Main Road 442^0133

Counter Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday - 8:30 am to 11:00 am

Fobby Open 24 Hours

SEBASCO POST OFFICE 415 Sebasco Road 3894551

Counter Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 10:00 am, 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm Saturday - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Fobby Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 4:15 pm Saturday - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

7 Town Officials E - Elected Position, (Expiration of Term)

Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor Julia M. House (E - 2018), Home: 389-1927 Gary R. Read (e - 2019), Cell: 841-7899 Christopher L. Mixon (E - 2020), Cell: 522-6085 E-mail: [email protected] Town Administrator & Registrar of Voters General Assistance Administrator Public Records Access Officer Amber L. Jones Work: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected] Tax Collector, Treasurer & Town Clerk Lisa M. Wallace (E - 2019), Work: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Town Clerk Pauline J. Flemmings (2019), Work: 389-2653 Adele M. Suggs (2019), Work: 389-2653 Road Commissioner Ralph C. Doughty (E - 2018), Cell: 841-0317

Code Enforcement Officer, Plumbing Inspector, Building Inspector, Deputy Public Records Access Officer Leighton I. Rainey, Work: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected] Assessing Agent Juanita Wilson Hennessey, IFA, CMA, Work: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected]

Animal Control Officer Norm S. Turner (2017), Cell: 319-6557 Police Chief John B. Skroski, Work: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected]

8 Town Officials E - Elected Position, (Expiration of Term) Police Officers ZechariahJ. Thomas - (2018) Madelyn Wade—Parking Enforcement (2018) Harbormaster & Shellfish Warden Douglas A. Alexander (2018/2018), Home: 441 1114. Cell: 5044523 E-mail: [email protected] Constable David W. Barnes 2018), (H) 442-8509 Health Officer Leighton I. Rainey (2018), Cell: 522-7935 Fire Chief Andrew A. Hart (2019), Home: 389-2202 Assistant Fire Chief James W. Totman (2019), Work: 443-3869, Home: 389-1867 Fire Wardens Andrew A. Hart (Indefinite), Home: 389-2202 Dana P. McLean (Indefinite), Home: 522-9488 Michael S. Talbot (Indefinite), Home: 522-5232 James W. Totman (Indefinite), Home: 389-1867 Rescue Chief Lorana M. Pierce (2020), Home: 389-1510 E-mail: [email protected]

Emergency Management Director PCATV Station Manager Gary E. Morong, Home: 389-1817, Cell: 841-2835 E-mail: [email protected] E-911 Addressing Officers Leighton Rainey, (2019), Work 389-2653 Amber L. Jones (2019), Work: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected] Librarian Michele Y. Morong (Indefinite), Work: 389-2309 E-mail: [email protected]

9 School Officials

Regional School Unit #1 Director, Representing Phippsburg W illiam R. Perkins, (E - 2020), Home: 389-1631 E-mail: [email protected]

Other RSU District Directors: Jennifer Ritch Smith (Woolwich), Meagan Fuller (Bath), Anita Brown (Arrowsic), Stephen August (Unrestricted), Alan Walton (Unrestricted), Lou Ensel (Unrestricted),

Superintendent of Schools (RSU#1) Patrick M. Manuel, Work: 443-6601 E-mail: [email protected]

Phippsburg School Principal Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer, Work: 389-1514 E-mail: [email protected]

COUNTY COMMISSIONER (District 3) Carol A. Grose (E - 2020) County Address: Home Address: Sagadahoc County Commissioner 37 River Road 752 High Street Woolwich, ME 04579 Bath, ME 04530 Telephone: 443-2843 Telephone: 443-8200 Website: www.sagcounty.com Fax: 443-8213 E-mail: [email protected]

County Officials SAGADAHOC COUNTY SHERIFF Joel A. Merry (E - 2020) Business Telephone: 443-8201 W ebsite: www.sagcounty.com E-mail: [email protected]

10 State Officials STATE SENATOR (District 23) Honorable Louise Vitelli (D) (E - 2024) Capital Address: Home Address: 3 State House Station 73 Newtown Road Augusta, ME 04333-0003 Arrowsic, ME 04530 Telephone: 2874515 Telephone: 443-4660 Website: www.mainesenate.org

E-mail: [email protected]

STATE REPRESENTATIVE (District 53) Honorable Jeffrey K. Pierce (R) (E - 2018) Capital Address: Home Address: House of Representatives PO Box 51 2 State House Station Dresden, ME 04342 Augusta, ME 04333-0002 Telephone: 737-9051 Telephone: 287-1400 Cell: 441-3006 Fax: 287-4469 Year-Round Toll Free House of Rep. Message Center: 1-800-423-2900 Facebook: www.facebook.com/PierceforHouse53/ E-mail (State): [email protected]

POPHAM STATE PARK MANAGER Sean Vaillancourt 10 Perkins Farm Lane Phippsburg, ME 04562 Telephone: 389-1335

11 Federal Officials U. S. SENATOR Honorable Susan M. Collins (R) (E - 2021) One Canal Plaza, Suite 802 Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 7803575 Fax: 828^0380 Website: www.collins.senate.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susancollins

U. S. SENATOR Honorable Angus S. King, Jr. (I) (E - 2019) 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: 622^8292 W ebsite: www.king.senate.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angus.king.102

U. S. CONGRESSWOMAN (District 1) Honorable Chellie M. Pingree (D) (E - 2019) 2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 304 Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 774^5109 (Free - F888'862'6500) Fax: 87F0720 W ebsite: www.pingree.house.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelliePingree

2017 Legion Flag Ceremony—Photo by Chilloa Young

12 Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions E - Elected Position, A - Appointed, E/A Filling an Unexpired Term, ( ) - Expiration of Term

Appeals Board (A - 3 year terms)

David L. Thombs, Chair (2020) 389-1885 John G. Morse, IV (2019) Thomas C. Totman (2018) Proctor W. Wells (2020) RolandJ. Bisson, (2019) Richard H. Murphy, Jr., Alternate (2018)

Assessment Review Board (A - 3 year terms)

Michael W. Rice, Chair (2020) 389-2009 Thomas C. Totman (2019) Proctor W. Wells (2018) John G. Morse. IV, Alternate (2018) Peter K. Roberts (2019)

Budget Committee (E - 3 year terms/A-l year terms)

Alvin E. Toombs, Chair (E - 2018) 389-1040 Kimberly A. Albertson (E - 2019) Susan B. Levene (E - 2018) Ethan B. Debery (E - 2020) John Mike Young (A - 2018) David R. Flaherty (E- 2020) William R. Perkins (A - 2018)

Cemetery Trustees (E - 5 year terms)

Chilloa A. Young, Chair (E - 2018) 389-1086 Marcia Beach (E - 2021) Richard H. W enzel (E - 2020) Lorana M. Pierce (E - 2019) Bette Totman (E - 2022) Contacts for Plots: Gary E. Morong (389-1817) Primary Lorana M. Pierce (389-1510) Secondary

Center Pond River Herring Committee (A - 5 year terms)

Troy A. Wallace, Chair (2021) 798-2046 Ethan B. DeBery (2020) Peter K. Roberts (2020) James W. Totman (2018) Mark H. Alexander (2018)

Community Access TV Committee (A - 3 year terms)

Ashley A. Thayer, Chair (2019) 522-3813 Christopher L. Mixon (2020) Thomas C. Totman (2020) Leif E. Albertson (2018) Vacant (2018) Station Manager - Gary E. Morong, (H) 389-1817/ (C) 841-2835

13 Conservation Commission (A - 5 year terms) Robert M. Reyes, Chair (2018) 389-1653 Elizabeth R. Kamphausen (2022) Dorothy A. Kelly (2021) Dana P. McLean (2019) Sarah DeVan (2021) Craig P. Chapin (2020) Ellen E. Winchester (2019)

Election Clerks (A - 2 year terms) & Wardens (A ' 1 year terms) Nancy E. Albro-Laverty (2018 - D) David W. Barnes (2018 - R) Pauline J. Flemmings (2018 - D) Gloria P. Barnes (2018 - R) Velma L. Irish (2018 - D) Gwynneth L. Elvin (2018 - R) Sylvia E. Young (2018 - D) Pamela M. Spooner (2018 - R) John M. Young (2018 - D) Linwood B. Stockwell (2018 - R) Chilloa A. Young (2018 - R) Karl W. Smith, Election Warden (2018) Amber L. Jones, Dep. Warden (2018)

Financial Investment Committee (A - 3 year terms) Leroy J. Clark, Chair (2019) 389-1321 Douglas C. Bates (2019) Alvin E. Toombs (2018)

General Assistance Fair Hearing Board (E - 3 year terms) Christopher L. M ixon, Fair Elearing Officer (E - 2020) Julia M. Elouse (E - 2018) Gary R. Read (E - 2019) 389-2563

Voter Registration Appeal Board (E - 3 year terms) Gary R. Read (E - 2019) Christopher L. Mixon (E - 2020) Julia M. Elouse (E - 2018) 389-2653

Harbor Commission (A - 2 year terms) Ethan B. DeBery, Chair (2018) 841-7977 Buell H. Hemingway (2019) Cynthia P. Lemont (2018) Kenneth Hunt (2018) Marie T. Varian (2019)

Historic Preservation Commission (A - 3 year terms) Helen R. Webb, Chair (2020) 389-2477 Jean S. Scott (2018) Merrill B. Chapin (2019) Judith P. Mullins (2019) Charlotte B. Moore (2019) Marilyn C. Solvay (2020) Richard B. Spear (2018)

14 Phippsburg Land Trust Representatives (A - 3 year terms) Christopher L. Mixon (2020): Selectmen’s Representative, 389-2383 Dorothy A. Kelly (2021): Conservation Commission, 443-4787 Planning Board Representative - Vacant Historic Preservation Commission - Vacant

Library Trustees (Albert F. Totman) (E - 5 year terms) Gary E. Morong, Chair (E - 2022) 389-1817 Jeffrey R. Muise (E - 2021) William N. Totman (E - 2021) Thomas C. Totman (E - 2012) Edward J. Cherian (E - 2018) Christopher J. Gager (E - 2019) Nancy E. Albro-Laverty (E - 2020) Michele Y. Morong (Librarian)

McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund, Inc. Board of Directors (* - Municipal Representative) Andrew A. Hart, President (Fire Dept)*1 Gary R. Read (Selectman)* James W. Totman (Asst. Fire Chief)* Lorana Pierce (Rescue Chief)* Louise M. Dauphin, Sec. (Rescue Dept) Margo G. Zinke (Rescue Dept)* Oliver Andrews, III (Fire Dept)* Dina Chaney (Citizen) Owen F. Totman (Citizen) Rodger M. Cuthbert (Citizen) Elizabeth B. Morse, Treasurer (Citizen) Leroy J. Clark, Non-member Advisor (Citizen)

Midcoast Economic Development District (A - 2 year terms) Amber L. Jones, Member (2018)

Planning Board (A - 5 year terms) Marie T. Varian, Chair (2022) 389-1824 Clifford D. Newell (2020) Ashley A. Thayer, Alternate (2020) Stephen W. Thayer (2021) Robert J. Smith (2019) Mark R. Hawkes (2018) Joshua B. Bate, Alternate (2022) Channa A. Eberhart Secretary

Public Safety Advisory Committee (A - 3 year terms) Chilloa A. Young, Chair (2018) 389-1086 Andrew A. Hart (2019) Daniel R. Couture (2020)

Recreation Commission (A - 3 year terms) Michelle J. Sloan, Chair (2020) 841-3161 Abby L. Doughty (2020) Catherine A. Thomas (2019) Tina M. Talbot (2018)

15 Road Committee (A - 3 year terms) Bethany E. Wallace, Chair (2018) 798-2045 Matthew W. Otis (2019) Richard H. Wenzel (2020) Mark R. Hawkes (2020) James W. Totman (2018) Linwood B. Stockwell, Alt (2019)

Shellfish Conservation Commission (A - 3 year terms) David E. Gray, Chair (2019) 841-6154 Dean P. Doyle Jr., (2019) Derek A. Freeman (2020) Terry L. Watson (2018) John M. Young (2018) Robert E. Kohler, Alternate (2020) Vacant, Alternate (2018)

Town Landings Committee (A - 3 year terms) Christopher L. Mixon, Chair (2020) 522-6085 Timothy R. Morong (2018) Peter R. Doran (2019) Jim L. Koehling (2019) Trevor A. Richardson (2018)

Town Lands Management Committee (A - 3 year terms) Anna M. Varian, Chair (2018) 389-1412 Craig P. Chapin (2019) Douglas A. Alexander (2019) Clifford D. Newell (2020) Allison B. Pederson (2018) Barbara M. Knuckles (2020) Franklin E. Hunt (2018)

Winnegance River Herring Commission (A - 2 year terms) David P. Hennessey, Chair (West Bath) 443-3889 Peter K. Roberts (2019) 443-9083 Brett M. Gilliam (2018) 389-9004

Town Meeting 2017 - Photo By Chilloa Young Memorials Goodbye Phippsburg friends, you w ill be fondly remembered

Sherry D. Alexander 06/07/2017

Beverly J. Cousins 08/22/2017

Robert F. Cushing 09/05/2017

Harold B. Cushman 11/03/2017

Ronald D. Gear 11/21/2017

Betty J. Gilliam 10/24/2017

Eugene D. Gomes 11/18/2017

Timothy P. Gorman 04/09/2017

Robert A. Kaiser 12/22/2017

Michelle D. King 06/26/2017

Judith L. Litchfield 05/02/2017

Lane Mabbett 10/26/2017

Andrew J. Maney 06/12/2017

Jean M. Marshall 05/07/2017

Carl R. Peterson 02/14/2017

IzzaMae G. Reichert-Brown 08/23/2017

John M. Thompson 03/06/2017

Vivian J. Thompson 01/21/2017

The following pages ha ve memorials and photos provided by family and friends

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The Town of Phippsburg lost Sherry D. The Town of Phippsburg lost Betty Alexander on June 7,2017. Sherry married Jean Gillian on October 24,2017. Betty into Phippsburg when she married one of Jean Gilliam was bom on October 9, the Alexander clan, Lendall Alexander Sr. 1934 in Gardiner and brought to They were married 64 years & raised their Phippsburg as a girl. She lived in family of 5 children between Phippsburg, Round Cove for years with her husband Bath & Cundy’s Harbor. Willard Lowell. They raised 3 children- Debbie Grisham of Fairview, Tennessee Alonzo, Virginia & Almera. Lynn predeceased, Lendall Jr. and Terry of Cundy’s Harbor &£ April McKenney of She later moved to Parker Head with Phippsburg. Lots of grandkids, a few great her second husband Robert Gilliam grandkids and even a couple of great great having children Jane & Robert, Jr. She grandkids. enjoyed her home, family, friends, knit ting, bowling and caring for the elderly. Sherry loved to cook and was happiest She later struggled with Alzheimer's for when she was making people a meal and many years. Her spunky spirit will be her house was full of her grandchildren missed. and in a state of total confusion. It really made her smile. She was an avid singer & avid guitar player. Later in life she would, often time with her brother, go around to lots of Senior Centers & nursing facilities & entertain the residents. Music made her happy &£ it showed when she entertained.

18 The Town of Phippsburg lost Beverly Joan (Black) Cousins on August 22, 2017. Born January 8,1932 to Adeline and Andrew Black. Beverly was born and raised in Phippsburg.

She followed her husband (of 63 years) while he served in the Coast Guard after which she returned to Phippsburg to live out the rest of her life on the property she grew up on. She was a nurse for over 20 years and had numerous hobbies. Beverly was one of the few original “Burgers”. She will be deeply missed.

John Means Thompson, died peacefully March 6, 2017, in Ponte Vedra, Florida surrounded by his family. Born on March 30,1926, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, John Means “Jack” Thompson shaped his life around five major interests: love of nature & the outdoors, fascination with history & world affairs, a passion for playing & watching sports, never-satisfied curiosity about teaching & learning, & deep devotion to & joy in his large family, dating from his marriage in 1949 to Anne Fislte.

Jack graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College in 1947. From 1976-88 he served as Associate Director of the American Universities Field Staff, a consortium of universities focused on study of Asia, Africa, the Middle East & Africa. After retiring to Maine in 1988, Jack did not give up his devotion to the NY (now San Francisco) Giants, but shifted some passion to the Red Sox.

Thompson is survived by his wife, Anne, five children, thirteen grandchildren, & two great grandchildren. Jack enjoyed volunteering for the community and particularly liked working with the Phippsburg Land Trust.

(Excerpts from The Times Record)

19 Robert Franklin Cushing December 13,1938- September 5,2017

Bobby was the 6th child born to Hazel and Walter Perry Cushing. Their home was located in Parker Head Village. The house was built in 1767. It was Bobby’s home until he sold it to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Collins in 2003. Bobby lived in the cottage he built in 1980. He made a beautiful home for 29+ years and loved being in our home close to heaven. His love for Parker Head Village was undeniable. Keeping the preservation of Parker Head One Room School House was his pastime. His parents, siblings and a nephew attended that school. He enjoyed seeing alumni, folks from the Village, and visitors stopping in. The open house was held once a year. A friend told me: “Bobby Cushing was Parker Head Village." I’m sure you’ve heard the expression:

T o the world you are one person To one personyou are the world

Bobby was in the United States Army from 1962-1964.

Ronald G. Gear April 19,1940-November 21,2017 Born & raised in Missouri, the youngest of five sons, Ronald joined the Navy in 1957 & after na val training in San Diego, was stationed at Naval Air Station, Brunswick, ME. In 1958, Ron met the girl who would become his wife. He was trans ferred to the carrier USS Wasp out of Boston where he finished out his naval service. He & Victoria Blaisdell were married in Bath in 1961 & lived there with their children, William A. & An thony M. He was a member of the Maine National Guard. In 1963 they moved to his home state of Missouri where he eventually joined the Kansas City, MO Police Department.

He retired from the Police Department after 25 years in October of 1989 & he & his wife moved back to Maine. After retirement, he was em ployed at Maine Yankee, Sears and lastly Hyde School in Bath. He enjoyed camping at Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis & walking on Pop- ham Beach.

His greatest joy was his children & grandchil dren. He & Vicki traveled w henever they could to visit them in Missouri & Virginia. He loved red trucks, all kinds of cars, & motorcycles. A quiet, hard working man, he leaves his family with broken hearts & warm memories.

20 Lane Mabbett was bom in Boston on March 30,1945 and grew up in Hingham, Massachusetts. He died Thursday, October 26,2017 at his residence.

After attending Middlebury College, he had a variety of jobs throughout his life, including being a chemical purchasing agent, a seller of specialty chemicals, owning and operating his own real estate company, and owning two flag and banner stores in Massachusetts.

Lane and his wife, Mary Ann, bought their house in Phippsburg in 2000 and a few years later became permanent residents. To Lane, Phippsburg epitomized the “way life should be”. He enjoyed a good joke, learning new things and was always willing to help a friend.

He was a former State Historian and member of the Maine Mayflower Society and a member of Son’s of the American Revolution Maine Society.

He is survived by his wife, his son and daughter-in-law, Lane Jr. and Susan Mabbett of Milford, NH, two grandchildren, Olivia and Parker, a brother and a sister. He is also survived by his “comfort dog”, Rocky. He was predeceased by his son, Benjamin.

When told he would likely lose his battle against cancer, Lane said, “I’m going to miss me”. And so will those of us who knew and continue to love him

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21 2017 Spirit of America Foundation Award Presented to Marie Varian

In 1972 Town Meeting voters established the Recreation Commission to bring recreational activities to the Townspeople. Marie Varian was one of the original volunteer Commission members and served as it’s first Chairman. She remained a member until 1980 serving as a regular board member and secretary. During her tenure on the Commission she was instrumental in establishing the Ruth A. Cushman Field Facility and a Bond award for 8th graders for “showing ability and great interest in the held of athletics and recreation”. She served 8 years on this committee. In 1986 Marie was a member of the Town Government Study Committee which was a temporary committee established for one year and tasked with producing recommendations to improve the operation of the Town Government. She served 1 year.

In 1988 Marie became a member of the Planning Board. In 1994 she assumed the chairmanship and still holds that position today. During her tenure she guided her Board through the first large scale subdivision this small town has ever seen and the possibility of a short term subdivision moratorium. This was very controversial with townspeople on both sides of the issues. Through the many public hearings and meetings Marie was able to insure that both the developer’s and abutter’s concerns were addressed fairly. She has served 23 years on this board (17 years as Chair). In 1989 Marie was a member of the one year Long Range Government Review Com- prehensive and Capital Improvements Planning Committee. This Committee set the groundwork for the first Comprehensive Plan. She insured that individual meetings were held in the various villages throughout Town to allow maximum public input. She served 1 year. In 1991 Marie was a member of the one year Town Admin istration Committee to review the operation of Town Government. She served 1 year. In 1991 the Harbor Com mission was established. Marie was one of the original volunteer Commission members and served as it’s first Chairman until 2005. She is still a member today. Marie was instrumental in drafting the first Harbor Ordi nance to control boat mooring placement, selection of the first Harbormaster, and obtaining a patrol boat. She has served 20 years on this board (13 years as Chair) and is still serving today.

In 2001 the Town was required to have a Comprehensive Plan review. Since the original 1990’s Comprehensive Plan had never been accepted by the State Planning Office it was decided to redraft the Plan from scratch. Ma rie volunteered to be a member of the Main Committee. This required attendance at many workshops and pub lic hearings and was a very long frustrating process. As always, Marie took it in stride and moved forward re sulting in a Comprehensive Plan which finally passed Town Meeting Vote and State Planning Office review in 2009. She served 8 years on this Committee. In 2002 Marie became a member of the Board of Assessment Re view and had to resign in 2006 due to a conflict of interest when she took on her first paid job for the Town as an Assessing Field Technician. She served 4 years on this Committee. In 2006 Marie became a member of the newly established Land Use Ordinance Committee which is responsible for redrafting all of the Land Use Ordi nances based on the new Comprehensive Plan. With her planning expertise she has guided the Committee through the successful adoption of a new Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and is now working on a rewrite of the Land Use Ordinance. She has served 5 years on this Committee and is still serving today.

22 H o u s e o f R epresentatives 2 S t a t e H o u s e S t a t i o n A u g u s t a , M a i n e 04333-0002 (207) 287-1440 TTY: (207) 287-4469

Jeff Pierce P.O. Box 51 Dresden, ME 04342 Home Phone: (207) 737-9051 [email protected]

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It has been an honor to serve as your Representative in the 128th Maine State Legislature. This is a responsibility that I take very seriously. We have faced some very substantial challenges over the past year in the Legislature, and I will continue to represent your interests to the best of my ability.

While we were able to address many issues during the first session, on January 3, 2018, the Legislature came in to begin the second regular session which is the session where we only take up bills considered to be emergency legislation. I can assure you that there are many challenges ahead of us, and I will do my best to address the issues with a thoughtful approach. Maine’s drug crisis, Medicaid expansion funding, and recreational marijuana laws will be at the forefront of several issues considered this half of the session.

As many of you know, I am the House Republican Lead on the Joint Standing Committee on Government Oversight. This session we will be diving into the possibility of making changes to the referendum and citizen initiative process. Over the past few years, we have had a number of ballot initiatives that have been pushed by out of state groups and I believe it is our duty as a legislature to ensure the integrity of the process. I look forward to keeping you updated as this process moves forward.

Once again, thank you for the opportunity to represent you, the people of District 53. Please call me anytime at 737-9051 or email at to keep me updated on those concerns. If you would like to be added to my email update list, you can do so by emailing me directly with your request.

Sincerely,

23 Senator Eloise Vitelli 3 State House Station Augusta, M E 04333-0003 (207) 287-1515

Dear Residents of Phippsburg,

It is an honor and privilege to serve as your Senator in the Maine State Legislature. I hope 2018 finds you and your family doing well.

This past year, the Legislature made progress in providing direct property tax relief to Maine homeowners. I was outspoken in the effort to increase the Homestead Property Exemption from $15,000 to $20,000. In addition to direct property tax relief, we also protected state funding for local services such as fire departments and road maintenance, and increased public K-12 education funding by $162 million over the biennium. These efforts will decrease the pressure on municipalities to increase mil rates. I know this is a top priority for many in our district and I will continue to work towards greater property tax relief.

I also sponsored a bill to lower prescription drug prices, which I will continue to work on now that the Legislature is back in session. The bill would require drug corporations to report on their research and development costs, including how much was paid with taxpayer money or from marketing expenses and discount programs. The high cost of medicine burdens Mainers all over our state, while the pharmaceutical industry reaps a huge fortune. I don’t think that’s right, and I will continue to fight for lower drug costs for all the people in our state.

All in all, we considered over 1,600 pieces of legislation over the course of the last legislative session — in' eluding other bills I sponsored and issues that I worked on as a member of the Marine Resources committee.

As part of my effort to bring matters happening in Augusta back home to Sagadahoc County and Dresden, I am pleased to email a legislative newsletter to share information about ongoing legislative issues and useful resources. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to receive the e-newsletter, if you have a question or comment, or wish to share any concerns you may have. My office number is (207) 287-1515 and my email address is

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in the Maine Legislature. I look forward to seeing you around.

Kind regards,

Senator Eloise Vitelli District 23 — Sagadahoc County and Dresden

[email protected] Fax: (207) 287-1585 * TTY (207) 287-1583 * Message Service 1-800-423-6900 * Web Site: legislature.maine.gov/saiate

24 STATE OF MAINE Of fic e of the Governor 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001

Dear Citizens of Phippsburg:

For the past seven years as your Governor, my priority has been to make Maine—our people—prosper. Helping you keep more money in your wallet by reducing taxes has been part of that mission.

Too many Maine families are facing skyrocketing property taxes that strain household budgets. Our elderly on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to these increases. School budgets are often blamed for annual increases in property taxes. But there’s another reason. A tremendous amount of land and property value has been taken off the tax rolls, leaving homeowners to pick up the tab.

As of 2016, towns and cities owned land and buildings valued at nearly $5.5 billion statewide. Large and wealthy non-profits, such as hospitals and colleges, often escape paying property taxes on their vast real es tate holdings—totaling more than $5.1 billion statewide.

In Maine, nearly 2.5 million acres of land have been set aside for conservation by the federal and state governments and non-profit organizations, including land trusts. Municipalities are losing out on property taxes on an estimated $2 billion in land that has been either removed from the tax rolls or prohibited from development—shifting the cost of municipal services to local homeowners through higher property taxes.

It’s time to recognize the results of taking property off the tax rolls and identify solutions to reduce the bur den on our homeowners. My administration’s proposals have been met with staunch resistance.

In 1993, about 35,800 acres of land were documented as land-trust owned. That number has increased by an astonishing 1,270 percent. Land trusts now control over 490,000 acres with an estimated value of $403 mil lion. We must restore the balance. We will be working this session to ensure all land owners are contributing to the local tax base. It’s time for them to pay their fair share.

I encourage you to ask your local officials how much land in your municipality has been taken off the tax rolls, as well as how much in tax revenue that land would have been contributing today to offset your property taxes.

If ever I can be of assistance to you or if you have any questions or suggestions, I encourage you to contact my office by calling 287-3531 or by visiting our website at www.maine.gov/governor.

Sincerely.

Paul R. LePage Governor

PHONE: (207) 287-3531 (Voice) 888-577-6690 (TTY) FAX: (207) 287-1034 www.maine.gov

25 „ ^1 •GRZ^WCicAi

Dear Friend,

I hope this letter finds you well. It’s a privilege to share an update on my work to represent you and your family in Washington and in Maine.

Even though Washington is so bitterly divided these days. I’ve continued to look for bipartisan opportunities to address issues important to our state. Nearly all the bills I’ve introduced this Congress have Republican cospon- sors.

One piece of legislation would help protect our state’s economy by investing in working waterfronts. Another would allow Mainers to import less expensive prescriptions from Canada. And several bills would help our farmers capitalize on the fastest growing areas of agriculture—local and organic sales—by investing in research, increasing consumer access to healthy food, and improving farmer programs.

I’m happy to report bipartisan victories for our veterans as well. After working for years with Maine's Congres sional Delegation, we were finally able to push a much-needed expansion of the Portland VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic through Congress. Legislation I introduced to help veterans who find themselves in debt to the Department of Veterans Affairs unanimously passed the blouse of Representatives. And full GI Bill benefits were extended to a group of veterans who had been denied them previously—an issue I've introduced legislation to address.

While I strive to find common ground with my colleagues on everything from rural broadband access to eco nomic development, there are many areas where I will not compromise. I have serious concerns about direction the Trump Administration and its allies in Congress are taking our country. In so many ways, they have a ban- doned America’s leadership in the world, made our country less safe, and are jeopardizing our future. They’ve weakened our health care system, rigged the tax code against working families, and endangered the environment. With one hand, they are taking away resources our families and communities need. With the other, they are offering generous giveaways to giant corporations and the wealthiest Americans.

Over the last year, I’ve received an unprecedented amount of feedback on these issues from my constituents. With their concerns and interests in mind, I have fought hard against these policies. I will continue using my role in Congress and the Appropriations Committee to hold the Administration and the President accountable.

Please keep in touch with your views or if there is anything I might be able to help you with. My office assists hundreds of constituents every year who have issues with federal programs or agencies. It’s an honor to serve you.

Take care.

Chellie Pingree Member of Congress

2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 304 1 Silver Street

Portland, ME 04101 Waterville, ME 04901 Phone (207) 774-5019 Phone (207) 873-5713 Toll Free 1-888-862-6500 Toll Free 1-888-862-6500 Fax (207) 871-0720 Fax (207) 873-5717

26 Dear Friends

Representing Maine in the United States Senate is an honor.

I continue my work on the Senate Armed Services Committee, each year authorizing the funding required to build our military capabilities and ensuring that our service members are trained and equipped to defend our nation. I was pleased to be part of a bipartisan effort to enact a new law to simplify the appeals review process to reduce the backlog our veterans are facing, as well as a new law that provides critical funding to the VA Choice Program, allowing veterans in rural Maine to access services closer to home.

While my committee work is important, working to combat the opioid epidemic is one of my top priorities. Although Congress has made some important strides, much remains to be done to provide additional fund ing for prevention, treatment and enforcement. I am working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pressure the Drug Enforcement Administration to reduce the amount of opioids produced and to thwart the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our country.

I am very optimistic about the integrated, multiagency effort I led with Senator Collins to foster innovation and commercialization in Maine’s forest economy. Through the Economic Development Assessment Team (EDAT) we are already experiencing increased federal investments that will strengthen our existing forest products industry and help support job creation in rural communities. Initiatives like Cross Laminated Timber, Combined Heat and Power, nanocellulose, 3D printing with biobased materials and other biobased prod ucts will mean that Maine’s wood-basket will continue to be a major jobs and economic contributor for our future.

Finally, the coming year will continue the work of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the ongo ing investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Our Committee has held seven public hear ings and numerous classified sessions, reviewed tens of thousands of pages of documents and conducted hundreds of interviews. I remain focused on the security of our elections and committed to developing strategies to pre vent interference by foreign governments in our democracy.

May 2018 be a good year for you, your family, your community and our great State.

Best,

Angus S. King United States Senator

27 Dear Friends:

It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in me and welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year.

Maine has the oldest average age in the nation. As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation’s seniors, increasing investments in biomedical research, and improving retirement security. Following the Committee’s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs, I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition, which was signed into law. Fhe Aging Committee’s toll-free hotline (1-855-303-9470) makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance. To support the 40 million family caregivers in the United States, I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones.

The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state. As a member of the Appropria tions Committee, I fought for significant increases in funding to support community, law- enforcement, and public health efforts. In April, the State of Maine was awarded over $2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis. Additionally, I have authored legislation to support grandparents and other extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation’s opioid epidemic.

Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives, and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine. Last year, the Appropriations Committee approved a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive year. This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer’s, our nation’s most costly disease. As founder and co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes, invest in research, and improve access to treatment options. My bill to establish a national commis sion of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed into law in 2017.

We owe our veterans so much. Last year, I worked to secure the authorization of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland to support the health care of Maine’s veterans in the southern part of our state. I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities. I also worked to secure funding for housing vouchers for veterans to reduce veterans’ homelessness.

28 Maine’s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone. I successfully advocated for critical funding for projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works. This funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state.

As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked to increase funding for the TIGER program that has provided Maine with more than $122 million for vital transportation projects. Tor housing, I worked to provide $160 million to help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning.

Growing our economy remains a top priority. I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower^ and middle-income families keep more of their hard-earned money; boost the economy; and encourage businesses, both small and large, to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Main ers, including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes, expanding the deduction for medical expenses, and enabling public employees such as firefighters, teachers, and police officers, as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits, to make “catch-up” contributions to their retirement accounts. I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Medicare or any oth er programs.

A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic. As of December 2017,1 have cast more than 6,500 consecutive votes, continuing my record of never missing a roll-call vote since my Senate service began in 1997.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve Sagadahoc County and Maine in the United States Senate. If ever I can be of assistance to you, please contact my Portland office at 207-780-3575 or visit my web site at www.collins.senate.gov. May 2018 be a good year for you, your family, your community, and our state.

Sincerely,

Susan M. Collins United States Senator

29 COUNTY OF SAGADAHOC COMMISSIONER CAROL A. GROSE District 3 - Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Richmond, West Batli & Woolwich

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It is my honor to continue to serve the citizens of Phippsburg as a Sagadahoc County Commissioner. As I continue my third term, I remain totally committed to insuring that the services provided by the County are delivered in the most cost effective and professional way possible. As we move forward in an economic climate which for us is accentuated by the uncertainty of issues such as the funding of county jails, the Commissioners remain acutely aware of the impact the County tax as sessment has on Sagadahoc municipalities. In FY 2017-18 the overall budget increased by 1%, and we remain committed to minimizing increases as we enter into the FY 2018-19 budget process. During 2017 the County’s many activities and accomplishments included the following: Administration continued to oversee the self-funded health insurance program, which will have NO rate increase in the coming year. Over the past three years, our premiums have gone up 10% less than those of our previous insurer. In addition, the County had another successful year financially, with no material or significant weaknesses identified by the auditors. Probate Court was busy processing petitions for guardianship, conservatorship, change of name, adoption, and estates. They also processed passport applications and continued to back scan records into an elec tronic database. Deeds continued its efforts to make all documents available for viewing at saga dahocdeedsme.com. They also stayed busy handling increased recordings due to the improved housing market. The Emergency Management Agency Staff continued to work on the planning and implementa tion of regional training; assist local EMA Directors and community officials to meet federal emergency pre paredness requirements; and collaborate with area emergency responders and public health agencies. The Communications Center continued to make significant equipment upgrades. In addition, the joint Task Force with the County’s Fire Chiefs continued to explore long term improvements to the E 911 sys tem. The District Attorney’s Office handled a high volume of court cases and added a part-time employee to assist with the implementation of a new court process. The Sheriff’s Office saw a slight increase ol ap proximately .74% in the number of calls when compared with 201b, from 5,13 3 to 3,171. The Transport Di vision handled 742 transports last year and continued to monitor inmates on home release. The community public works program resulted in the performance ol approximately 2,1(50 hours ol labor in Sagadahoc County, saving over $43,795 in labor costs. The Civil Division continues to serve orders and writs in a con sistently professional manner.

In order that I may represent you effectively, it is important that I am aware ol your questions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 319 5290. And I encourage interested persons to attend Board ol Commissioners’ meetings, which are held at 3:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday ol each month in the Commis sioners’ Meeting Room of the County Courthouse, 752 High Street, Bath, Me. (I or details, call 443-8202 or check our web site: www.sagcounty.com.) Sincerely, C .arol A. Grose

30 Sagadahoc County Joel A. Merry, Sheriff Sheriff’s Office Brett Strout, Chief Deputy

752 High Street, Bath, Maine 04530 Telephone (207)443-8529 Fax (207)443-8224

Sheriff’s Report For 2017

To the Residents of the Town of Phippsburg:

On behalf of the members of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office I want to thank the residents of Phippsburg for their continued support. As in the past, the Sheriff’s Office has continued to work closely with the Phippsburg Police Department in striving to keep your community sale.

Specific to the Town of Phippsburg, in 2017 the Sheriff’s Office responded to or handled 405 inci dents, which represents a 1% decrease from 2016. The most common calls for service were silent alarms and suspicious situation calls. Approximately 19.8% of the calls were traffic or motor vehicle related incidents.

It remains the purpose of the Sheriff’s Office to provide support and assistance to the members of the Phippsburg Police Department through our Criminal Investigation Division as well as our K-9 Unit, hast year we investigated 7 felony cases. The agency is committed to innovative programs to keep our communities safe, such as the statewide Prescription Drug Diversion Alert program, Medication Collec tion, and the eTip program As an agency, we are dedicated to assisting both police and fire departments to the greatest extent possible.

The Sheriff’s Office continues to maintain a public works program where inmates fromTwo Bridges Regional Jail can give back to the community. During the past year inmates toiled 363 hours of community service work in the Town of Phippsburg, which would be valued at approximately $7,260 in helping meet the needs. We look forward to providing this valuable service in the coming year.

Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office has two programs designed to help and support seniors and elderly individuals. Our Good Morning: Program is a wellness program that does daily checks with folks. Our Wandcrim Person Program is designed to give first responders important information should a person go missing. Both of these are free and available for citizens of Phi ppsburg.

It is my pleasure to serve you. Please feel to get in touch with us by calling my office at 443-8228 or through our new website at or our Facebook page

Respectfully submitted, Joel A. Merry Joel A. Merry, Sheriff 31 Sagadahoc County Communications Center Report 2017

Requests for Police Response 1,354 Requests for Fire Response 77 Requests for Ambulance Response 270

Police had an increase of 105 calls from 2016 Fire had an decrease of 26 calls from 2016 Ambulance had an decrease of 17 calls from 2016

The true first, first responders.

Our center is now nationally certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch and also Fire Dispatch for the call processing of each type of call. W hat does this mean to you as a resident? 1. The best standard of care 2. Pre arrival instructions so that the emergency can be addressed as the fire or rescue responds 3. Scene safety for you and the first responders are addressed right away 4. More pertinent information is passed onto the first responders 5. Knowing that when you call 9 1 1 that you are in perfect hands from our center

The center is also nationally certified in providing quality insurance checks on 9 4 4 calls so that we can find errors or reoccurring issues and provide the proper training to address them.

The center also offers some useful tools that residents can register for; 1. Wandering Person Program - Provides a network of critical real time information including a photograph to Law Enforcement, which assists in locating individuals prone to wander. 2. ETip - provides an anonymous line of commination to our center to report any type of crime. 3. Code Red - provides the county with an emergency notification warning using telephone, text message, TTY and email. Please register your information under the EMA website to access this.

Remember, If you see something, say something. To report suspicious activity, contact your local law enforcement agency. Describe specifically what you observed, including:

W ho or what you saw; W hen you saw it; W here it occurred; and Why it's suspicious. If there is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

For more information about the Sagadahoc County Communications Center and public safety services throughout our county, please call Director Brodie Hinckley at 386-5800 or email; direc [email protected].

32 S a ra h J . Bennett Matthew Fournier D irector Deputy Director 752 High Street | Bath, ME 04530 (Office: (207)443-8210 | Fax:(207)443-8212

Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency 2017 Annual Report The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency (SCEM A) is responsible for policy development, planning, agency coordination, education and training surrounding the health and safety of those who live, work and play within the ten municipalities of Sagadahoc County. SCEM A is charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. SCEM A protects communities by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man made disasters. Existing partnerships were enhanced and new partnerships with government, non profit and industry were established over the course of 2017.

On March 1,2017, Sarah Bennett officially stepped into the role of EMA Director, while Matthew Fournier came onboard to fill the Deputy Director Position on July 31,2017. SCEM A is now at full capacity with a staff of two.

SCEM A brought in close to $65,000 in Federal Homeland Security Program Grant funds for fiscal year 2017. These funds translated into a number of projects across the County. Some of the projects include upgrading the Sheriff’s Office with ruggedized laptops, mobile repeaters for fire departments to enhance on scene incident communications, incident response equipment (to include crowd safety at mass gatherings), ballistic protective equipment, pet rescue kits for fire department response, as well as continuation of the County-Wide communications tower upgrade project, to name a few. SCEM A continues to work on previous projects outlined within the FY15 and FY16 grants.

During the 2017 calendar year, SCEM A worked with our partners, the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI), to expand our Points of Dispensing (POD) planning to include an additional site in Bath. With two designated sites, this will ensure a state of readiness for the County should Sagadahoc experience a public health crisis such as an outbreak ol Ebola, Pandemic Flu or even Anthrax exposure.

Most notably, the County sustained major damages as a result of the October 2017 Wind Storm, which subsequently resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration effective January, 2018. The Declaration has allowed each town (and applicants within) to apply for 90% reimbursement towards eligible costs. All ten towns actively participated in the declaration process, to include working closely with SCEM A staff during and after the incident, gathering damage assessments, sheltering and assisting residents, to name a few tasks. The Declaration process will carry well into the next year or more as we continue to seek reimbursements for damages incurred.

SCEM A has worked very closely with the Sagadahoc County Board of Health, where County partners and stakehokb ers, neighboring jurisdictions and subject matter experts target and address three areas of focus for 2017 and the coming year: 1.) Mental illness 2.) Access to services, and 3.) Bridging the gap between the two.

I am very pleased and honored to work with the professionals from each Town within Sagadahoc County. 2017 has certainly proven to be a very eventful year, and together, we have demonstrated true resilience in the face of disaster. I look forward to another successful year of service to the residents of Sagadahoc County. For more information, visit us at Sign up for CodeRED and like us on Facebook at

Respectfully submitted, SarahJ. Bennett, Director

Anvu-'sic Bath Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich

33 Regional School Unit $1 Board of Directors Report From Phippsburg District Representatives

To the Phippsburg Community,

As I have entered my seventh year representing you on the Board of Directors of RSU11 am very proud of the conti nuing progress which the District is making in providing our students with the best possible educational experience which we can afford.

W ork is progressing with increasing intensity as the final hurdles to starting actual construction of the new Morse High School. If all goes well with the Department of Education, site preparation at W ing Farm should be starting in late spring or early summer which would pretty much assure an opening in September of 2020.

Meanwhile the enrollment at the Phippsburg Elementary School remains stable and the District continues to maintain the building keeping it in top shape for our kids. The 2018' 2019 budget includes siding on the outside and a new gymnasium floor on the in s id e .

I have the greatest confidence in Superintendent Manuel and his administrative staff to pro' vide the best learning experience for our students w ithin as secure a setting as possible.

Please contact me with your questions or co n cern s.

Gratefully,

Bill Perkins Phippsburg Member,

Phippsburg Elementary Morse Mountain FieldTrip — Photo by Charlinc Wyman

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February 15,2018

Dear Citizens,

The mission of RSU 1 is to support and challenge students to develop and apply the skills, knowledge, and character to be responsible and productive learners, citizens, and leaders in a global society. RSU 1 goals focus on ensuring that every classroom has a high-quality educator supported by effective administrators and support staff, delivering a meaningful and engaging curriculum for all students through sound instructional programming and practices, and providing a safe, positive learning environment that inspires respect and responsibility.

There are many student and staff success stories to share with you, if space permitted, but in stead I urge you to visit our district and school w ebsites to read about their accomplishments. There is much to be proud of in RSU 1. W e are fortunate to have a dedicated staff that focuses on the individual needs of students and students who demonstrate pride in their school and com m u n ity.

RSU 1 is in the process of designing a new Morse High School and Bath Regional Career and Technical Center that will open in the fall of 2020. This project has created enthusiasm and an ticipation for our communities. The district has worked closely with students, staff, and com munity members to develop the following vision for the new Morse High School and Bath Re gional Career and Technical Center (BRCTC):

• Provide an educational environment for the 21st century • Integrate Morse High School and BRCTC to provide a comprehensive cross-curricular pro g ram • Foster community connections • Provide facilities that allow for flexibility, adaptability, and future evolution • Provide facilities that will be sustainable, durable, and economical to build, operate, and m ain tain • Preserve the strong sense of traditions, history, and pride • Preserve the student culture • Respect our geographic location and sense of place, our heritage • Celebrate our students through strategic display and presentation of the work • Improve our extra-curricular facilities: theater, art, music, athletics, etc.

35 Regional School Unit 1 Serving the ComifuiriUes o f Arrar.vsic -Bath -Phippsburg - Woohvich

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The site and concept design support our vision, and at the end of the process, our communities will see tremendous benefits from a first class learning institution. W e are excited to have a new facility that will be more economical, environmentally friendly, and conducive to teaching, learning, and social interaction. Not only will this new facility benefit our students and staff, but it will also provide a venue for meaningful community interaction. You can visit our district w e b site a t www.rsul.org to learn more about the project. W e are grateful to all of the community members that have been involved in this process.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parent groups, athletic boosters, other or ganizations, community members, and volunteers whose efforts enrich the educational oppor tunities offered to our students.

Sin cerely, i u m / L J t Patrick Manuel Superintendent of Schools

34 Wing Farm Parkway - Bath. ME 04530 Telephone: (207)443-6601 Facsimile: (207)443-8295

Phippsburg Elementary Students— Photo by Charline Wyman 36 RSU 1 Enrollments, April 2018

Dike Newell 4Y O 59 (includes Commu' nity Partners) Kindergarten 83 G rad e 1 90 G rad e 2 65 297

Fisher'M itchell G rad e 3 85 G rad e 4 59 G rad e 5 84 228

W o o lw ic h 4Y O 16 Kindergarten 35 G rad e 1 36 G rad e 2 35 G rad e 3 42 G rad e 4 33 G rad e 5 42 G rad e 6 48 G rad e 7 47 G rad e 8 35 369

P h ip p s b u r g 4Y O 9 Kindergarten 17 G rad e 1 14 G rad e 2 16 G rad e 3 17 G rad e 4 10 G rad e 5 11 9 4

Bath M iddle G rad e 6 114 G rad e 7 116 G rad e 8 121 351

M o r s e H ig h G rad e 9 165 G rad e 10 134 G rad e 11 124 G rad e 12 167 5 9 0

Grand Total 1929

37 Phippsburg Elementary School

1047 Main Rd Phippsburg, ME 04562 Tel: (207) 389-1514; Fax: (207) 389-1516

Think - Care -A c t

March 30, 2017

At Phippsburg Elementary School, we currently have seven classrooms from pre-K through fifth grade. Our preschool program continues to flourish, w ith an enrollment of ten students. Our largest classes of 17 students are at kindergarten and third grade. W e have one class of students at each grade level. At present, our enrollment is 93. PES continues to receive strong support from the citizens of the Town of Phippsburg.

Staff Includes: Staff members continue to wear many hats, as we work to meet the diverse needs of our students.

six general education teachers art teacher (1.5 days per week) special education teacher (.5) band instructor (2.0 days per week) SPED education technician (1.5) librarian (4 days per week) preschool teacher - (five half days per social worker/guidance (2 days per w eek ) w eek ) preschool education technician (five half nurse (1 day per week) days per week) literacy support teacher (.5) physical education teacher (2 days per math support teacher (.2) w eek ) school secretary music teacher (2 days per week)

Our objective continues to be the continual improvement of student achievement. This year, we are continuing to work on improving student reading ability. Having implemented a new as sessment system, teachers are setting clear learning goals and planning specific lessons for stu dents based on those goals. In addition to our literacy goal, we are still working on our goal to become an environmental science elementary school. To that end, we have created a committee consisting of staff and community members who are pursuing a variety of grant funding sources. This is a joint effort with members of the Phippsburg Land Trust and Phippsburg Conservation Commission. Phippsburg residents Dot Kelly, Lynn Kay, Ellen Winchester, Sue Smith of Pro ject Learning Tree Coordinator, Patricia Maloney and PES teacher, Mary McCauley, have met several times this week to map out a plan, draft and submit grant applications. W e have sub mitted one grant application, and are in the process of writing another. No matter the outcome, it has been a truly rewarding partnership with our community members.

Respectfully,

Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer Principal

38 PHIPPSBURG SCHOLARSHIPS PRIMER 2018

The following list of scholarships are awarded each year to residents of Phippsburg unless otherwise noted as, “with preference” in the criteria below. THE WINSLOW-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was created by Dorothy Johnson to assist and encourage worthy students of Phippsburg who seek self'improvement through furthering their education beyond high school. This fund is administered by the Bath Savings Trust Company. Applications are mailed in April to graduating seniors and past recipients of the fund. Applications are also available in M HS guidance office. Recipients can reapply each year they are enrolled in college. Deadline April 30th, 2018. 2017 RECIPIENTS: Kelsea Albertson, Paige Daigle, Alexander Fernald, M axwell Gurney, Liz Holbrook, Angel Moore, Noa Sreden, Emma W allace and Cassidy W yman

THE LEVI GILLIAM SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship w as established by Marcia Gilliam in memory of Levi Gilliam. Levi grew up in Small Point and attended Morse High School. The scholarship is intended to support a Morse High School student with plans to attend an institute of higher learning for a certificate program or a two or four year degree. First preference will be given to a student from Small Point or W est Point. Applications are available in the guidance office. The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2018. This scholarship is new and will be given for the first time to a member of the Class o f 2018.

PHIPPSBURG REC./PTO SCHOLARSHIP** Awarded to seniors from Phippsburg on the basis of need, academic achievement, and who plan on further education in a two or fouryear program. 2017 RECIPIENTS: Isabel Doran, Alex Fernald, Emilie Platte ter, Cassidy W yman

ETTA TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP** Awarded to a Phippsburg student who is continuing his/her education as an education major. This award is based on need and scholastic ability and given to one who demonstrates a sense of achievement, purpose and leadership, both scholastically and in extracurricular activities. 2017 RECIPIENT: Not awarded in 2017

PHIPPSBURG REC./PTO PRIZE** Presented to the best alkaround graduate of Morse High School as determined by their grade point average from the town of Phippsburg. 2017 RECIPIENT: M axwell Gurney

PHIPPSBURG PTO VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP** Awarded to a graduating senior from Phippsburg who has plans for further education at vocational or technical school, such as beauty school, automotive, etc. 2017 RECIPIENT: Not awarded in 2017

39 THE P. EDWARD DeBERY SCHOLARSHIP*** Given in honor of Helen K. DeBery to a graduating senior who plans to attend a post secondary institution. This person m ust be a resident of Phippsburg and seems m ost likely to promote world peace and social justice. 2017 RECIPIENT: Isabel Doran

THE HELEN WALLACE AND THOMAS L. TOTMAN AW ARD*** Awarded to a Phippsburg student who exhibits promise, ambition and need and who is going on to posCsecondary education. 2017 RECIPIENT: Emma W allace

RICHARD MILES CUSHMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP**** Awarded annually to a graduating senior with preference given to a student from Phippsburg who has successfully completed the drafting course of study at the Bath Regional Career fo Technical Center and who plans to continue his/her education at a two or four year institution of higher learning. 2017 RECIPIENT: Declan Hall

MCLANATHAN'PHIPPSBURG FIRE & RESCUE FUND Phippsburg students pursuing a post^secondary education in either an academic or vocational field of study. Preference will be given to students that will include courses leading to the following: EMT Certification, EMT/Paramedic Certification, Fire Science Program Certifica' tion, medical fields, marine studies, arts and other fields beneficial to the Town of Phippsburg, Phippsburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Phippsburg Ambulance Service.. This scholarship is administered by the McLanathan-Phippshurg Fire & Rescue, Inc. Applications available in the guidance office. Deadline May 1st, 2018. 2017 RECIPIENTS: Paige Daigle, Cassidy W yman

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- Scholarships administered by the Phippsburg PTO (with input from the Phippsburg Rec.). Applications are mailed in April to graduating seniors and also available in the MHS guidance office. Deadline is M ay 1st, 2018.

' Scholarships are administered by the Morse High School Scholarship selection process and private donors. Students complete one on-line application explained during a class meeting at the high school. Deadline is M ay 4th, 2018.

' Scholarship administered by the M HS Scholarship Fund and selected by the MHS Faculty. Students complete one application on-line which is explained through a senior meeting at the school in late April - the same application as ***). Deadline is May 4th, 2018.

All awards are announced at the Senior Awards Night. This year scheduled for June 7th at 6pm in the Morse High School Montgomery Theater.

Compiled by Leslie Trundy 3.24.18 [email protected]

40 Phippsburg Mil Rate for the Past 8 Years

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

2018 Mil Rate Comparison for Area Municipalities

41 Municipal Appropriations for the Last 8 Years

$2,252,452.00 $2,061,462.00 $1,928,332.00 $1,677,601.00 $1,513,926.00 $1,543,542.00 $1,428,135.00 $1,463,477.00

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

RSU1 Raise for the Last 8 Years

$3,111,741.00 $2,986,572.00 $2,959,439.00 $3,009,914.00 $2,847,011.00 $2,776,070.00 $2,726,395.00 $2,634,748.00

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

County Raise for the Last 8 Years

$1,223,742.00 $1,181,355.00 $1,200,903.00 $1,181,172.00 $1,123,769.00 $1,080,370.00 $994,432.00 $1,018,298.00

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

■^rzr Phippsburg's FY 2018 Appropriations

Cou nty 19% Municipal 34%

RSU1 47%

2018 Annual Town Meeting Schedule

Candidates Night: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7th at Phippsburg Elementary School

Town Meeting Warrant Budget Review: Follows Candidates Night on May 7th

Elections

Monday, May 14th at Town H all- Election of M oderator at 1:00 p.m. Polls open from 1:15 p.m to 7:00 p.m.

Candidates for Elected Offices are:

Selectman (1 vacancy - 3 year term) Julia M. House (incumbent) Selectman (1 vacancy - 3 year term) John M. Young

Budget Committee (2 vacancies - 3 year term) Alvin E. Toombs (incumbent) Budget Committee (2 vacancies - 3 year term) Susan B. Levene (incumbent)

Road Commissioner (1 vacancy - 3 year term) Ralph C. Doughty (incumbent)

Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting will be held at the School on Tuesday evening, May 15th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. W e will start w ith Article #3 and continue taking each Article in order until adjournment at 9:30 p.m. If needed, Town Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday evening, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. at which time we will consider the remaining Articles.

43 “A Citizen’s Guide to Town Meeting”

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR TOWN MEETING?

Phippsburg publishes the Annual Town Meeting warrant in the Town Report. Get a copy before the meeting and review it.

DO I HAVE TO KNOW PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TO PARTICIPATE?

NO. That’s why you elected a moderator at the opening of the meeting. The moderator is familiar with parliamentary procedure and is there to keep the meeting moving forward properly until all of the “articles” or items of business have been acted upon. Voters may not talk without being recognized by the moderator. You should direct all of your questions to the moderator. If an item of business is not on the “warrant,” the name given to the list of articles, Town Meeting cannot act on it.

To Approve an Article: It is customary for the moderator to read the article aloud and ask if someone will make a motion on the article; usually someone will respond by saying “I move the article;” the moderator then asks "is there is a second?" Someone will usually respond, “I second the motion.”

This formality sets the stage for the discussion that follows. The moderator then rereads the motion and calls for a vote. It is best not to make a negative motion, because people get confused when a “yes” vote means “no.” The best approach, if you oppose an article, is to move the article and vote against it.

To Amend an Article: Sometimes, during the discussion, someone will propose a change. For example, in a sO'Called “opemended” money article, they may want to increase or decrease the amount of money recommended by the Budget Committee or Selectmen. The amendment m ust be seconded; there m ust also be an opportunity to discuss the amendment before voting on it. If the amendment passes; then the motion, as amended, is voted on. If the amendment does not pass, and there are no further amendments, then the original motion is voted upon.

Money Articles (Open Ended). This is an article in the warrant which states an amount to be raised through municipal taxation of real and personal property for a stated purpose identified in the article. It is worded “To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for.... .” The recommended amount will be below the article in (-) and may be amended either up or down. “Raise” authorizes the taxation and “Appropriate” allows the town to spend it.

Ordinance. A law or a regulation enacted by a municipal government, usually targeting a specific subject, as in a dog control ordinance, a parking ordinance, or a zoning ordinance. No ordinance may be amended on the floor of town meeting; they may only be voted up or down.

Surplus. Also known as “undesignated” or “unappropriated fund balance.” It often results from not spending monies that were approved; it also results from getting more revenues than you expected. Only the Town Meeting can authorize the spending of surplus.

44 Julia M. House Candidate for Selectman

It has been a sincere honor to serve as your selectman for 6 years. I have enjoyed working one on one with so many of you helping to understand how we spend your hard earned tax dollars. Since I have always lived in Phippsburg, am a home owner and work for a family owned business, I am committed to making the best decisions I can for you in the next 3 years if re-elected. A few things that have improved or are in the process of improving since I have been in office: the online streaming of meetings, Popham State Park traffic issue and Park entrance expansion, Parker Head Road reconstruction, reviewing of the Treasurers monthly reports, new audio equipment in the meeting room, just to name a few.

W hile working with Tax Collector/Treasurer Lisa W allace, we have been very successful in obtain ing past due taxes. I am confident that we will be able to complete this task over the next couple of years.

I am so proud of the work I have accomplished in collaboration with the Bath Area Food Bank. W e were able to provide services to food insecure families with 10 food mobiles, at no cost to our com munity, in the last two years. Now I am working with the BAFB providing emergency bags of non- perishable items at the Totman Library if families are not able to make the trip into Bath to the 150 Congress Ave location.

Being the chief organizer of the Totman W allace Scholarship fund for the past 5 years has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have enjoyed. W e raised over $10,000.00 a year that benefits our local high school students. I have received a lot of positive feedback both from students and parents. It is very time consuming, but I feel giving our youth a hand up is important. I have truly enjoyed being your selectman all these years. I have given you my commitment by at tending all weekly meetings. I make sure I am fully informed/educated on every subject that comes before me before placing my vote. I feel confident that when I raise my hand, it is an informed deci sion.

I look forward to your support when you come and vote on May 14th. I assure you I will work as hard over the next 3 years as I have in these past 6. If you have any questions or concerns that I may be able to help with, feel free to contact me at 389-1927 or . If I don’t know the answer, I will find it and get back to you. I take my position very seriously and am here for you... and I w o rk for you.

Respectfully submitted, Ju lia T otm an - H ouse 45 JohnM . Young Candidate for Selectman

Dear Fellow Citizens,

I have been a resident of the Town since age five. My wife of 40 years is Chilloa, and she also volunteers on several town committees. We have two children; our daughter Loalee who lives in Sebasco and works at our lamily business, and our son Justin who is serving in the United States Coast Guard on an Arctic icebreaker.

I retired in 2015 after 21 years of dedicated service as the Town’s first Administrator. Since then, I have continued to serve both as a member of the Shellfish Commission and the Budget Committee as well as assisting the Center Pond Alewife Committee. Probably the proudest time in my Town career was helping to organize the Town’s 200th Anniversary celebration in 2014.

As well as being the Town Administrator I have served as the Town’s Deputy Tax Collector Treasurer, Deputy Town Clerk, Registrar of Voters and General Assistance Administrator. I have been directly involved with two town-wide property revaluations as well as a major comprehensive plan rew rite to plan our Tow n’s future.

I believe that with my experience, historical knowledge and common sense, I will be an effective Se lectman. Those who know me are aware that I take my commitments seriously. I have an i n-depth un derstanding of the responsibilities of the Town Hall staff, elected officials, department heads, commit • tees and commissions and I truly believe that they are the most valuable asset that we have. They should all be supported and appreciated for their dedicated and in many cases long-term service.

I have always strived to help keep the tax rate as low as possible. However I am also aware that de mands on Town services have increased. This means striking a balance between the two what we can afford and what we need to provide. I believe in evaluating each department and committee budget on their own merits - never pitting one against another.

I believe in fairness, equal treatment and respect for everyone. I don’t believe decisions should be made based on who you are related to, whether you are affluent or not, a life long resident or a newly arrived taxpayer; whether a resident or seasonal. W e all pay taxes and my job is to represent you all to the best of my ability.

I want to increase open communications through the Town's website and mailings and ensure that we follow the Freedom of Access Law in providing transparency of our actions.

So... .why run for office now? Simply that I have missed serving my Town in a more active position and would like to be involved with establishing pol icy for the future rather than just carry ing it out as I cl id as the Town Administrator.

Respectfully submitted, M ike Young

46 Alvin E. Toombs Candidate for Budget Committee

Dear Phippsburg Residents,

I have been a taxpayer and Phippsburg resident for 25 years. Much of this time I worked elsewhere and spent weekends and vacations in Phippsburg. I have been here full-time for the last five years following my retirement. I have been on the Budget Committee as an appointed member for one year and for the last three years as an elected member and currently serve as Committee Chair. I am requesting your consideration for reelection to another term as a member of the Town’s Budget Committee.

I first moved to New England in the early 1970s to serve on a US Navy submarine in New London, CT and then moved to Boston to begin my engineering career. Much of my career was with a large chemical company in the Boston area, responsible for industrial project development involving budget preparation and project management. W hile most of my pro fessional background is as an engineer, I also have a M aster’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and serve on Phippsburg’s Financial Investment Committee.

I believe that my role on the Budget Committee is to support the taxpayers in spending their money carefully. This can best be done by working with the town departments to think through their needs and to develop a set of spending priorities for both the coming year and for an organized program of spending for future years. If reelected, I would like to see the Budget Committee encourage more long range planning to reduce year to year budget variations.

I have been in Phippsburg for more than 25 years and have enjoyed my experience on the Budget Committee and have worked hard to ensure that the citizens of Phippsburg have gotten good value for their taxes. I would sincerely appreciate your support in reelecting me to continue this important work.

Respectively submitted, Alvin E. (“Ed”) Toombs

47 Susan B. Levene Candidate for Budget Committee

I am pleased to be running to continue serving on our budget committee. I w as appointed last year to fill an open seat and have enjoyed participating in the budget process this year.

I have been impressed with all the hard work our employees, departments and committees com tribute in service to our town. W e are lucky to have such great people involved in running our town services and governance.

Besides serving on the budget committee, I have been helping our town administrator, Amber Jones, streamline our accounting processes to make the budgeting process and town report more helpful and easier to understand. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about me or our town budgeting and accounting processes.

My contact information is:

386'0128 (voice and text) (e m ail) or you can message me on Facebook if that works best for you.

I appreciate your support. Su e Levene

48 Annual Town Meeting Courtesy Warrant For May 14th to May 16th, 2018

COURTESY WARRANT

Sagadahoc, ss:

To David Barnes, a Constable of the Town of Phippsburg:

G re e tin g s:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Phippsburg, in the said County, qualified by law to vote at town affairs, to meet at the Phippsburg Town Office, in said Town, on Monday, the 14th day of May, 2018 at one o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act on Articles number 1 and 2. All of said Articles being set out to wit:

Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.

Article 2. To choose by Secret Ballot the following officers: one (1) Selectman, who shall also be an Assessor and Overseer of the Poor, for a three year term; (2) two Budget Committee members, each for a three year term, and (1) one Road Commissioner for a three year term.

A Sample Ballot is on page 64

THE POLLS W ILL BE OPEN LROM 1:15 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (The Election Warden will process Absentee Ballots at 2:00 P.M. and every hour on the hour as needed)

And to notify and warn said voters to meet at the Phippsburg Elementary School, in said Town, on Tuesday, the 15th day of May, 2018 at 6:30 in the evening and W ednesday, the 16th day of May, 2018 at 6:30 in the evening (if needed) then and there to act on Articles 3 through 77.

Special Notes

N o te 1: At Tuesday evening's Town Meeting we will start with Article 3 at 6:30 p.m. and continue taking each Article in order until approximately 9:30 p.m. at which time we will entertain a motion to adjourn. If needed, we will reconvene on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. to consider any remaining Articles.

N o te 2 : The notation “LY ” indicates Last Year’s appropriation (for Fiscal Year 2018).

49 TOWN MEETING ARTICLES FOR CONSENT AGENDA

In an effort to help improve the efficiency of the Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen have agreed to propose a motion for Articles 3 through 20 as they are presented, written and recommended in the W arrant by the Selectmen and others. If anyone would like to discuss a par ticular Article they may request that it be removed from the motion.

The summary below is a quick reference guide - the full text of each Article is included in this W arrant.

Approved Article Summary LY

3 Authorize Selectmen to accept gifts and donations YES

4 Authorize Selectmen to dispose of property with a value =/< $2,000.00 YES

5 Authorize Selectmen to apply for, accept, and spend grants YES 6 Authorization to carry forward specific accounts YES Authorize Selectmen to set annual fees for returned checks, copies, 7 YES and various other administrative fees Authorize Selectmen to make expenditures from the Capital Reserve 8 YES ac c o u n ts 9 Set the due dates for RE/PP taxes for 11/15/18 and 5/15/19 YES Set the interest rate for RE/PP taxes at 8% for taxes unpaid on 10 YES 11/16/18 an d 5/16/19 Authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of RE/PP taxes 11 YES without paying interest Set the refunded abatement interest rate for RE/PP taxes at that of 12 YES delinquent taxes minus 4% Authorize the Selectmen and Treasurer to sell or dispose of town 13 YES land and/or buildings 14 Authorize the Treasurer to waive foreclosure of a tax lien mortgage YES Raise and Appropriate the recommended amount of $75,187.50 to pay 15 YES the seventh and final payment for the M unicipal Projects Bond Raise and Appropriate the recommended amount of $193,850.00 to 16 pay the 2nd principal payment and related interest payments for the YES Parker Head Road Bond 17 Authorize acceptance of all State Road funds YES

18 Authorize Selectmen to grant utility easements YES

Authorize the selling of fishing rights and taking of River Herring 19 YES (alewives) at Winnegance Authorize the sampling & conservation closure of the Center Pond 20 YES River Herring (alewives) Fishway 50 GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept gifts and donations, including monetary, on behalf of the Town and to expend/use the gifts and dona^ tions, including monetary, for the purpose for which they were donated.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the municipal officers to dispose of town owned personal property with a value of $2,000.00 or less under such terms and conditions as they may deem advisable.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for available grants, to receive said grants, and to expend the grant funds for the purposes stated in the gran t.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer any unexpended account balances that may exist as of June 30, 2018 to surplus, except those accounts listed below to be carried forward. The Selectmen are authorized to expend funds out of these carry forward accounts for the purpose for which they were established.

List of Accounts to be carried forward - includes any income to accounts

Animal Control Officer PCATV Technical (Internet) Bike Rodeo Safety Planning Board

Bond (MMBB) Parker Head Rebuild Police Capital Reserve Center Pond River Herring Fishway Ops Police Operations Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Private Cemetery Maintenance Conservation Commission Rescue Department DeBery Scholarship Fund Road - Capital Improvements Earned Time Benefit Account R o a d - G en eral Emergency Management R o a d - U R IP (S ta te ) Fire Department General R o a d 'T a r

Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve R o a d - W in te r

Fire Station Operations Shellfish Conservation Commission Goodwill Account Town Hall Capital Reserve Harbor Commission Totman Library Operations Historic Preservation Commission Totman Library Capital Reserve

Memorial Park Fund Town Landings Maintenance Murphy House Town Landings Capital Reserve Parking Enforcement Town Lands Management PCATV Operations Transfer Station Capital Reserve PCATV PEG Capital W innegance River Herring Fishway 51 Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to annually set fees for re turned checks, copies of Town ordinances and other documents, and various other administra tive fees.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to make expenditures from the following capital reserve accounts as the need arises during the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. All expenditures will be made pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5802 which requires that expenditures only be made for the specific purpose for which the account was es tablished.

Albert F. Totman Library Capital Reserve (major repairs and maintenance) Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Reserve (rebuild of Fishway) Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve (fire or rescue equipment & vehicles) PCATV Capital Reserve (new equipment, repairs) Police Capital Reserve (police vehicle) Road Capital Reserve (major road repairs, construction and overlays) Town Hall Capital Reserve (major repairs, new equipment, construction and maintenance) Town Landings Capital Reserve (major construction and repairs) Transfer Station Capital Reserve (major construction, equipment and repairs)

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to establish the date of November 15, 2018 as the date when one-half of the fiscal year 2019 real estate and personal property taxes are due and paya ble, and the date of May 15, 2019 when the remaining one-half of the fiscal year 2019 real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to set an interest rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, or any adjusted maximum annual rate established by the State Treasurer, on fiscal year 2019 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on November 16, 2018 and fiscal year 2019 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on May 16, 2019. Such interest shall be added to and be come part of the taxes. Accumulated interest of $5.00 or less at time of payment may be waived by the Tax Collector. This is the maximum annual rate established by the State Treasurer for FY19. Last year’s interest rate was set at 7%.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506, to authorize the Tax Col lector to accept prepayment of taxes not yet committed and not to pay interest thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506-A, to set the refunded abatement interest rate on fiscal year 2019 real estate and personal property taxes at the fiscal year 2019 interest rate for delinquent taxes minus 4%.

52 Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen and Treasurer to sell and dispose of, on behalf of the Town, any Town land and/or buildings acquired by any means on such terms as they deem advisable in accordance with applicable State Statutes and this article. This includes the selling of land and/or buildings back to the prior owner(s) upon payment of all unpaid taxes, taxes that would have been paid had not the land and/or buildings been town' owned, lien costs and interest (providing that the property has not been publicly advertised) or by public bid following notification of the Town Lands Management Committee, Town Land' ing Committee, Conservation Commission, and the Phippsburg Land Trust, authorization of Town Meeting and the proper advertisement. An accounting of sales to be published in the Town Report.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the municipal Treasurer, upon direction from the Board of Selectmen, to waive the foreclosure of a Tax Lien M ortgage by recording a W aiver of Toreclosure in the Registry of Deeds in which the Tax Lien Certificate is recorded, prior to the right of redemption expiring, pursuant to 36 M RSA § 944.

Article 15. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to pay the seventh and final annual principal and related interest payments for the multiple projects bond.

Projects Bond FY 2019 Last Year (FY18) P rin cip al $75,000.00 $ 7 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 In te re st $187.50 $ 5 6 3 .0 0 Total of Payment Due $75,187.50 $75,563.00 Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $75,187.50 LY- $75,563.00

Article 16. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to pay the 2nd princL pal payment of seven and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road Bond.

Parker Head Road Bond FY 2019 Last Year (FY18) Principal $185,714.29 $185,714.29 Interest______$8,134.29______$9,211.43 Total of Payment Due $193,848.58 $194,925.72 Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $193,850.00 LY$195,000.00

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to accept all State Road (URIP, Urban-Rural Initiative Program) Funds received and place them into the Special Road Maintenance Account (also known as the State Road Account) and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the advice of the Road Commissioner and Road Committee to make expenditures out of this account for road repairs and cost shares with Maine DOT for minor collector road projects. Selectmen, Budget Committee, Road Committee, and Road Commissioner recommend approval

53 Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant utility easements, for utilities crossing under Town Roads. Installations shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Board of Selectmen and Road Commissioner. Selectmen, Road Committee, and Road Commissioner recommend approval

Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the W innegance River ff erring CommiS' sion to sell the fishing rights of W innegance Take and waters leading thereto for the 2019 season. Selectmen and Winnegance River Herring Commission recommend approval

Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Center Pond River Herring Commit' tee to adopt a “Take'Scale sam plescountaticL release into Center Pond” sampling program as per an approved DMR harvest/research plan for the “river herring” species (Alosa aestivalis & Alosa pseudoharengus) unless otherwise modified/approved by DM R for the 2019 season on Center Pond. Although this sampling program may be occurring at Center Pond a conservation closure for the taking of the “river herring” species (Alosa aestivalis fo Alosa pseudoharengus) will remain in effect. Selectmen and Center Pond River Herring Committee recommend approval

Article 21. To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from Surplus available as of July 1, 2018 to reduce taxes. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $865,000.00 LY - $820,000.00 The projected Surplus available on July 1,2018 is $1,534,757. The actual surplus available on July 1,2017 was $1,584,961.

Article 22. To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from Surplus available as of Ju ly 1, 2018 to pay for abatements and applicable interest granted during Fiscal Year 2019. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $3,500.00 LY - $4,000.00

A r tic le 23. To see if the town will vote to approve a FY2017 overdraft of $5.36 from the Totman Library Operations account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval This was an overdraft discovered after the close of the fiscal year.

Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to set the salary for each of the following town officials and establish wage budgets for the Deputy Town Clerk, Election Clerks/W arden, Transfer Sta' tion Attendants, Fire/Rescue Administrator, Fire and Rescue Responders, Patrol Officers, and Assessing Field Inspectors/CAD.

54 Positions Recommended Amounts FY19 (2%)______FY18 First Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor 6,000.00 6,000.00 Second Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor 5,500.00 5,500.00 Third Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor 5,500.00 5,500.00 Town Administrator 56,100.00 55,000.00 Tax Collector 33,337.00 32,683.00 Treasurer* 14,179.00 12,180.00 Town Clerk 14,178.00 13,900.00 Deputy Town Clerk ($12.75 per hour) 2,465.00 2,416.00 Fire Chief* 8000.00 7,613.00 1st Assistant Fire Chief 2,589.00 2,538.00 Rescue Chief 5,695.00 5,583.00 Rescue Dept. Responders ($3/$12 per hour) 66,300.00 65,000.00 Fire/Rescue Administrator ($17.50 per hour) 33,130.00 22,330.00 Fire Dept. Responders 15,530.00 15,225.00 Emergency Management Director 1,036.00 1,015.00 Code Enforcement Officer 51,357.00 50,350.00 Road Commissioner 7,305.00 7,161.00 Registrar of Voters 933.00 914.00 Administrative Assistant 16,320.00 16,000.00 Town Fire Warden 726.00 711.00 Deputy Fire Wardens (3 at $552 each) 1,656.00 1,624.00 Police Chief 61,200.00 60,000.00 Patrol Officer 17,912.00 17,560.00 Assessing Field Inspector/CAD 8,283.00 8,120.00 Constable 886.00 868.00 Harbor Master 5,177.00 5,075.00 Animal Control Officer 5,177.00 5,075.00 Moderator 565.00 554.00 Election Clerks/Warden 4,141.00 4,060.00 Health Officer 829.00 812.00 Librarian 13,429.00 13,165.00 CATV Station Manager* 10,550.00 9,744.00 Recreation Commission Stipends 2,589.00 2,538.00 Transfer Station Attendants 37,740.00 37,000.00 Total $516,314.00 $493,814.00

Position increases unrelated to the COLA indicated by * 55 Salary increases were reviewed for FY19 as required by the Town Personnel Manual. The posi tions reviewed were: Code Enforcement Officer, Police Chief, Town Administrator, Transfer Station Supervisor, Transfer Station Attendant, Administrative Assistant, CATV Station Man ager, Emergency Management Director, Fire Chief and Health Officer.

Article 25. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the above set sala ries and also to be set aside to pay the wages of the Deputy Town Clerk, Election Clerks/ Warden, Transfer Station Attendants, Fire/Rescue Administrator, Fire and Rescue Responders, Patrol Officers, and Assessing Field Inspectors/CAD. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $516,314.00 LY - $493,814.00 The cost-of- living increase of 2% was recommended by the Selectmen and Budget Committee.

Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a $16,000.00 distribution from the H.M. Payson investment funds to reduce the Maine State Retirement expense. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval This account was established with excess funds from MSRS in 2015

Article 27. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for each of the follow ing Insurances and Benefits.

Account FY 2019 Last Year Payroll Taxes (FICA/Medicare) $49,000.00 LY - $45,000.00 Workers Compensation Insurance $38,600.00 LY - $40,000.00 Risk Pool & Public Officials Liability $27,500.00 LY - $27,550.00 Municipal Health Insurance $17,920.00 LY - $21,000.00 Maine State Retirement $5,500.00 LY - $8,200.00 Fire/Rescue Disability Insurance $1,300.00 LY - $1,300.00 Volunteer Accident Insurance $180.00 LY - $380.00 Total $140,000.00 LY' $143,430.00

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $140,000.00 The expected expense for Maine State Retirement is $21,500.00 however the H.M. Payson dis tribution of $16,000 will offset this expense, reducing the request to $5,500.00. LY - $8,500.00. after a reduction of $12,000.00.

Article 28. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Earned Time Benefit Account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $3,000.00 LY - $4,000.00 The appropriation is based on the hypothetical cost of a 50% pay out of the largest accrual of Earned Time.

56 Article 29. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Town Administra tion expenses. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $81,800.00 LY - $77,500.00 The FY19 increase is mainly due to price increases in the cost of accounting software platform and technology upgrades.

Article 30. To see what sum the town will vote to raise and appropriate for each of the follow ing Assessing Accounts: Account FY 2019 Las t Year Assessing Agent Contract $47,100.00 $46,200.00 Mapping and Associated Costs $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Total $50,100.00 $49,200.00

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $50,100.00 LY - $49,200.00

Article 31. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Town Legal ex penses. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $15,000.00 LY - $20,000.00

Article 32. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for expenses related to the Town’s next Comprehensive Plan, due October 6, 2021. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $2,000.00 LY - $0.00

Article 33. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the operation and maintenance of the Town Hall. Selectmen recommend $12,316.00, Budget Committee recommends $14,000.00 LY - $14,000.00 Salary for the Custodian comes out of this account.

Article 34. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town Hall Capital Reserve account, used for new equipment in the Town Hall, as well as for large-scale maintenance and repairs. In FY19 Town Hall Capital will be used to upgrade two work stations. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $2,000.00 LY - $0.00

Article 35. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Selectmen’s Contingency fund for expenditures not budgeted for in any specific account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $5,000.00 LY - $5,000.00

Article 36. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase, in stallation, and repair of Enhanced 9-1-1 road signs. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $850.00 LY - $850.00

57 Article 37. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for support of the Phippsburg Community Access Television (PCATV) channel. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and PCATV Committee recommend $5,800.00 LY - $5,8000.00

Article38. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Maine Pre Trial OUI offender work program, and the County Jail work program. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $1,500.00 LY - $3,000.00

FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENTS

Article 39. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire and Res cue Mileage Reimbursement Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Fire & Rescue Chiefs recommend $1,000.00 LY - $1,000.00

Article 40. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operational ex penses of telephone, lights, heat, water treatment, alarm system, upkeep of grounds and build ings for the Fire Station. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Fire Chief recommend $8,000.00 LY - $8,000.00

Article 41. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire Depart ment General Account for vehicle fuel, fire equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work and supplies. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Fire Chief recommend $20,000.00 LY - $17,000.00

Article 42. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Rescue De partment Account for vehicle fuel, rescue equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work, and supplies. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Rescue Chief recommend $20,000.00 LY - $20,000.00

Article 43. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire/Rescue Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for future purchases of fire or rescue equipment and vehicles. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Fire Chief recommend $25,000.00 LY - $15,000.00

Article 44. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Emergency Management Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and EMA Director recommend $600.00. LY - $600.00

58 POLICE DEPARTMENT

Article 45. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Animal Con trol Officer Operations Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and ACO recommend $2,000.00 LY - $1,500.00

Article 46. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operation of the Police Department. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Police Chief recommend $22,300.00 LY - $15,500.00

Article 47. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Police Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for the purpose of purchasing a Police Department Vehicle. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Police Chief recommend $8,000.00 LY - $5,000.00

Article 48. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Parking En forcement Officer Operations Account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $1,500.00 LY - $1,400.00 State Bureau of Parks and Lands authorizes a subsidy to the Parking Enforcement position (LY $5,500.00).

TOWN ROADS

Article 49. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for each of the fol lowing Road Maintenance accounts.

Account FY 2019 Last Year Highway- General $65,000.00 $60,000.00 Tar $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Totals $85,000.00 $80,000.00

Article 50. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $9,826.29 from surplus (this figure may be subject to change prior to the posting of the official Town Warrant) to fund a Fiscal Year 2018 overdraft for the maintenance of winter roads. Selectmen, Road Commissioner and Road Committee recommend approval

Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the municipal officers (Selectmen) to make final determinations regarding the closing or opening of town roads to winter mainte nance pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A. § 2953. Selectmen, Road Commissioner and Road Committee recommend approval

Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract for up to 3 years, with the option to negotiate for up to 2 more years at the end of the contract, ef fective October 15th, 2018 for winter road maintenance. Selectmen, Road Commissioner and Road Committee recommend approval

59 Article 53. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the W inter Road Maintenance account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $350,000.00 LY$330,000.00 ($330,000.00 was reduced on Town meeting floor by the account balance of $18,630.00).

Article 54. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Road Capital Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A M RSA 5 5801, for the purpose of major road repairs and construction. Increase is to allow more major road work to be done. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Road Committee recommend $400,000.00. LY - $370,000.00

Article 55. To see if the Town would like the Road Committee to research the discontinuance of some smaller roads for municipal maintenance. The roads considered for discontinuance are: Tide Mill Road, Lavery Lane, Bodwell Grange Road, Mill Road, Newbury Point Road, Cranber- ry Point Road, and M aple Street. This is a “Straw Poll" vote for public opinion and does not constitute any formal action. The Road Committee reviewed the public roads in Town and is recommending that the Town consider discontinuing the Town's ownership & maintenance of the roads listed above, to save future expense. These are small roads that have fewer dwellings on them. If discontinued, they would no longer be maintained by the Town If the Townspeople would like the Road Committee and Selectmen to move forward with the formal process of discontinuance, this would require notification of the property owners, an assessment of damages to be paid to the property owners if there is a loss in assessed value, a public hearing and a vote to raise funds for damages as well as a vote to discontinue the roads at the May 2019 Town Meeting.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION

Article 56. To see w hat sum the Town w i 11 vote to raise and appropriate for General Assis- tance. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $5,000.00 LY - $5,000.00

Article 57. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operation of the Town Transfer Station. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $210,650.00 LY - $203,000.00

Article 58. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Transfer Sta tion Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA $ 5801, for major con struction, equipment or repairs of the Town Transfer Station. Selectmen and Budget Com mittee recommend $7,000.00 LY - $5,000.00 Currently saving to replace the recycling compactor, which has already exceeded its expected lifespan, estimated cost of replacement is $40,000.00.

60 PRESERVATION, PLANNING, AND CONSERVATION Article 59. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to fund the opera' tions of the Center Pond Fishway. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Center Pond River Herring Committee recommend $3,000.00 L Y '$3,000.00 Article 60. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to fund the rebuild of the Center Pond River Herring Fishway Capital account. Selectmen, Center Pond River Herring Committee and Budget Committee recommend $10,000.00 L Y ' $10,000.00 The appropriation, as well as funds raised through grants, donations, and fundraisers, will be used toward the rebuild of the Center Pond Fishway, which is an estimated cost of $300,000.00.

Article 61. To see what the Town will vote to appropriate from Surplus available July 1, 2018 to guarantee match funding for grants to rebuild the Center Pond Fishway. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Center Pond River Herring Committee recommend $37,000.00 L Y- $48,000.00 The committee continues to seek grants, fundraise and collect donations. Between donations, promised donations, fundraisers, Town funding, and Article 60 of this year’s Town Meeting we have a total of $113,860.00 to put toward the rebuild cost of $300,000.00. Many grants require a 1:1 match and so the committee will continue to search all avenues of funding. If the appropriated Surplus funds are not used, they will lapse into Surplus. Article 62. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Shellfish Con servation Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Shellfish Commission recommend $2,000.00 LY - $2,000.00 HARBORS. PUBLIC LANDINGS. AND TOWN LANDS MANAGEMENT Article 63. Shall an ordinance entitled “Town of Phippsburg, Shellfish Conservation Ordi nance, May 3, 2017 be amended as follows:

Town of Phipps burg Shellfish Conservation Ordinance M ay 3, 2017 Strike-through portions are deletions. Underlined portions are replacements. Section 6. LICENSING: C. (4) (e) Un-issued Commercial Licenses: If any licenses still remain un-issued after July 14th, they will be available for those harvesters who have applications pending on file for the specific category that the license is left over from (Resident Com mercial, Non-Resident Commercial, or Resident Commercial Student). In the event that the number of applications on file exceeds the number of licenses left over, they will be awarded in accordance with the same priority list that is used in the Commercial New License Category. In the event of a tie, the issuance shall be determined by lottery. If any licenses remain left over in this category after consider ing all applications on file as of July 14th then the licenses will be issued in order of applications re ceived after July 14th for the specific category. If any licenses remain left over they will become available on the first municipal business day in October they will be issued for to resident and nonresident mem bers of the general public on a first come - first served basis. Student Commercial licenses must be is sued to students. Applicants must have no convictions for violation of this Ordinance during the pre ceding year. The Shellfish Committee and Selectmen recommend approval 61 Article 64. Shall an Ordinance entitled “Town of Phippsburg, Harbor Ordinance, M ay 15th, 2018” be enacted to repeal and replace the current Harbor Ordinance enacted M arch 16,1991 as amended through May 4,2004. The current and proposed Ordinance, as well as a synopsis of the changes made to the ordinance is on file with the Town Clerk and copies are available for review at the Town Office and on the Town’s website. A copy of the pro posed Ordinance is also attached to this warrant. The Harbor Commission and Selectmen recommend approval

Article 65. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Harbor Com mission Account. Selectmen, Harbor Commission, and Budget Committee recommend $1,000.00 L Y - $1,300.00

Article 66. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town Land' ings Maintenance account. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Town Landings Committee recommend $4,000.00 LY - $5,200.00

Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Community Garden Committee com' prised of five appointed members who shall serve two-year terms with the first appointments to be staggered for one and two years respectively. Selectmen and Conservation Commission recommend approval

Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to use Town-owned land (M ap 043 Lot 008) for the location of the Community Garden. This parcel is on Sam Day Hill Road across from the Transfer Station and borders Granite Ledge Road. The Community Garden Committee hopes to engage Phippsburg residents of all ages and shill levels to grow vegetables for personal con- sumption and for donation. The Conservation Commission, Town Lands Management Committee and Selectmen recommend approval

LIBRARY

Article 69. To see w hat sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the care, maintenance and operation of the Albert F. Totman Library. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Library Trustees recommend $35,000.00 L Y - $35,000.00

Article 70. To see w hat sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Albert F. Tot- man Library Capital Improvement Reserve account, pursuant to 30-A M RSA § 5801, for the purpose of building repairs and major maintenance. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Library Trustees recommend $4,500.00 LY - $4,500.00

Article 71. To see if the Town will elect one trustee to the Albert F. Totman Library to serve a term of five years. The Library Trustees recommend that incumbent Edward J. Cherian be nominated.

62 CEMETERIES, RECREATION &t AGENCIES

Article 72. To see if the Town will elect one trustee for the Phippsburg Cemetery District, Inc. to serve a term of five years. The Cemetery District recommends that incumbent Chilloa A. Youngbe nominated.

Article 73. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for annual maintenance costs of Morningside, Reed, and Hillside cemeteries. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Cemetery District Trustees recommend $7,000.00 LY- $5,000.00

Article 74. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Private Ceme tery Maintenance Account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $9,000.00 LY$8,000.00

Article 75. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the operating budget of the Recreation Commission. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Recreation Commission recommend $12,000.00 L Y - $12,000.00

Article76. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the following Pub- lie Agencies:

FY19 AGENCY FY19 FY18 Agency or Service REQUEST BOS-BC REC APPROP American Red Cross $1,750.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Bath Area Food Bank $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $800.00 Bath Area Senior Citizens $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Bath Area YMCA $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 Big Brothers/Big Sisters $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 Catholic Charities (Dental Clinic) $2,800.00 $2,600.00 $2,500.00 Children’s Center $1,131.00 $0.00 $0.00 Elmhurst $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 Elealth Equity Alliance $500.00 $350.00 $350.00 LifeFlight Foundation $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Maine Public Broadcasting $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Midcoast ME Com. Act. (CED) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 New Hope For Women (NEW) $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Oasis Free Clinic $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 Respite Care $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Spectrum Generations $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 Sweester $2,659.00 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 Tedford Shelter $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $23,040.00 $20,850.00 $20,050.00

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $20,850.00. LY$20,050.00

63 The following article must be voted by written ballot

Article 77. To see if the town will vote to increase the property tax levy limit of $1,208,774.00 established for the Town of Phippsburg 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 and Budget Committee recommend approval of this article. This article will be needed if the Selectmen-recommended amounts in this W arrant are passed, and the recommended amount of $865,000.00 is taken from surplus to reduce taxes (Article 21). The amount over the tax levy limit will be approximately $204,783.00.

Given under our hands this 11th day of April, A.D. 2018:

Julia M. House Gary R. Read Christopher L. Mixon Chair, Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen

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64 Election Ballot Warrant Article #2

OFFICLAL BALLOT / f MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS { PfflPPSBURG, MAINE M AY 14, 2018

Lisa M. Wallace Town Clerk

LNSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

A. TO VOTE, make a cross (X) or a check (v) in the SQUARE lo the LEFT of yam choice(s\ B. Fol.ow directions as to the numoerof candoates to he marked for each office. C. To vote for a person whose name is not printed on the Ballot write the canddate's name on the lire prodded and make a cress (X) or a check (V) in the SQUARE to the LEFT. D. Do not make erasures. Ifyou make a mistake please take yom oallot to the Town Clerkand get a replacement.

SELECTMAN, ASSESSOR, BUDGET COMMITTEE OVERSEER OF THE POOR (choose . for c 3 year term, (choose or write-in 2 for a 3 year term)

□ HOUSE. JULIA M. □ LEYENE, SUSAN B,

□ YOUNG, J, MICHAEL □ TOOMBS, ALVIN E.

D ''Write-in □ (Write-in

□ (Write-in'

ROAD COMMISSIONER (choose 1 for a 3 year term!

□ D O U G H TY RA LPH C.

D (Write-In)

r 65 HARBOR ORDINANCE TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG, May 15, 2018 The effective date of this Ordinance is May 15,2018. This Ordinance repeals and replaces in its entirety the Ordinance entitled “Harbor Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, March 16, 1991.” 1. PURPOSE:

This ordinance is adopted in compliance with applicable state laws and the home rule pow- ers of the Town of Phippsburg. The purpose is to avoid conflicts in the mooring of w ater' craft and the use of harbors in the Town’s coastal waters, to give priority for available mooring spaces to townspeople and those engaged in commercial fishing, to allot scarce mooring space equitably and within the priorities of the community and the guidelines of state law, to assure that unobstructed passage is maintained to all Town Landings and to other public or private piers and watercraft landing sites, to establish a procedure for re- solving conflicts over the use of harbors and to carry out the responsibilities vested in the Town by Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (M SRA) Title 38, Chapter 1, Sections 1 through 13. This ordinance establishes regulations for marine activities within the harbors, waterways and tidal waters of the Town in order to ensure safety to persons and property, to promote the availability of use of a public resource, and to create a fair and efficient framework for the administration of that resource. W here conflicts exist between this ordinance and state and federal laws that preempt local regulations of harbors, those laws shall take precedence.

2. HARBOR COMMISSION:

The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Harbor Commission, consisting of residents knowL edgeable about watercraft and water access issues; said commission shall consist of not fewer than five members nor more than seven members. Harbor Commission members shall serve terms of two years, except that the first year some members shall be appointed for one year so that in future years about half of the terms shall expire annually, thus assur- ing continuity of membership. The Harbor M aster and any Assistant Harbor M asters that may be appointed shall be ex-officio, non-voting members.

3. HARBOR COMMISSION ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS:

The Harbor Commission shall annually select a chair from among its membership. The Harbor Commission shall meet in the Phippsburg Town Hall on the second Monday of Jan uary, May, and October, and with a seven day notice at such other reasonable times and places as deemed appropriate by the chair of the Harbor Commission or the Board of Select men, or upon petition signed by five or more watercraft owners using the coastal waters of the town. Failure of a member to attend more than two consecutive meetings of the Harbor Commission may be deemed a resignation from the Harbor Commission and the Board of Selectmen may appoint a replacement member to fill the remaining portion of the term of the person so resigning.

66 4. HARBOR COMMISSION DUTIES:

A. The Harbor Commission or Harbor M aster or Assistant Harbor M aster shall review at least annually each of the harbors where three or more watercraft are moored or where private or public piers are located to determ ine the likelihood or existence of overcrowd' ing or conflicts. All w aters of the Town of Phippsburg are designated by the Harbor Commission for regulation, under the terms of this ordinance. In addition, if any w ater' craft owner who regularly uses a harbor petitions for regulation, the Harbor CommiS' sion shall control mooring spaces in accordance with this ordinance and appropriate state laws.

B. The Harbor Commission shall determine the boundaries of each harbor subject to regula' tion, said boundaries to include all areas of conflict, overcrowding, or which have a po' tential for the same. Boundaries of regulated areas shall be based on natural features of the landscape or manmade objects such as points of land, rock outcroppings, buoys, prominent buildings, or other easily identified marks.

C. If the Harbor Commission finds overcrowding, conflicts, or the potential for same in any harbor, the Harbor M aster shall then assign mooring spaces consistent with state and federal law, the provision of this ordinance, and in accordance with the priorities mam dated by this ordinance.

D. The Harbor Commission shall sit as a Board of Appeals to hear appeals of any person ag' grieved by any decision, act, or failure to act of the Harbor M aster or Assistant Harbor M asters. Only those appeals shall be heard that are brought to the attention of the Han- bor Commission within thirty (30) days of the incident that prompted the appeal.

E. The Harbor Commission, Harbor Master, or Assistant Harbor M aster shall forbid the placement of new moorings, and shall require the removal of existing moorings, that urn reasonably interfere with the safe approach to any wharf or pier.

F. The Harbor Commission shall study and evaluate the harbor needs of the Town of Phippsburg and make whatever recommendations it deems appropriate to the Board of Selectmen or Town Meeting.

67 5. HARBORMASTER:

The Harbor M aster shall be appointed for a two year term by the Board of Selectmen and his/her appointment shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the Harbor Com- mission. In addition, the Board of Selectmen may appoint Assistant Harbor M asters, sub' ject to confirmation by the Harbor Commission, for two year terms upon the recommendation of the Harbor Commission and the Harbor Master. Assistant Harbor M asters shall have the same power and authority as the Harbor Master. Persons so appointed shall per' form the duties prescribed by Title 38 M RSA and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and the regulations adopted by the Harbor Commission. Unless the person or persons named as Harbor M aster or Assistant Harbor M asters are also police officers or reserve law enforcement officers, they shall not carry weapons and shall not have the power of arrest. However, the Harbor M aster and any Assistant Harbor M aster shall notify the Board of Se' lectmen of any violations of this ordinance, of violations of state laws dealing with harbor management, or violations of any regulations that may from time to time be adopted by the Harbor Commission. The Board of Selectmen shall take any and all legal steps needed to ensure compliance with and to enact penalties against violators of these provisions.

6. GENERAL REGULATIONS:

A. Any persons using the harbors and coastal waters of Phippsburg shall assume all risk of damage or loss to his/her property. The Town of Phippsburg assumes no risk on ac' count of fire, theft, Act of God, or damages of any kind to watercraft.

B. No new moorings shall be installed or maintained in harbors designated for regulation by the Harbor Commission until the mooring location has been approved by the Harbor Commission, the Harbor Master, or Assistant Harbor M asters and the mooring has been duly registered (see Paragraphs C. and D. below). Moorings installed or used prior to March 1,1990, are grandfathered and may remain, subject to other provisions of this ordinance. Moorings installed on or after March 1,1990, shall be subject to the requirements and priorities of this ordinance.

C. All moorings m ust be registered annually. A mooring is registered from july 1 through June 30 of the following year.

68 D. F e e s

1. The annual fee to register a mooring is twentyTive dollars ($25.00) for a person who is a resident of the Town of Phippsburg on the date the mooring is registered or has paid property tax to the Town during the twelve (12) month period prior to the date on which the mooring is registered.

2. The annual fee to register a mooring is one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a person who is neither a resident of the Town of Phippsburg on the date the mooring is registered nor has paid property tax to the Town during the twelve (12) month period prior to the date on which the mooring is registered

3. The annual fee shall be waived for one (1) mooring for one (1) commercial w ater' craft that is owned by a Phippsburg resident or taxpayer who demonstrates to the satis faction of the Harbor Commission the same requirements to be considered for a Priority #2 mooring (see I. below).

4. Failure to submit a completed mooring permit application and applicable fee on or before July 31 will result in a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) late fee. Any mooring for which payment has not been received by August 31 may be considered abandoned.

5. Fees described in this section will be assessed starting July 1,2019.

E. Mooring fees received by the Town shall be placed in a Harbor Commission account to be used for the expense of the Harbor Commission, the Harbor M aster, and the Assis tant Harbor Masters.

F. No commercial fishing activity shall be regulated by this ordinance.

G. Moorings or mooring locations installed or used in regulated harbors prior to March 1, 1990, shall be registered with the Harbor Commission within six months of such desig nation. It shall be the responsibility of the mooring owner to provide evidence of instal lation prior to March 1,1990, if requested to do so by the Harbor Commission.

H. Moorings that are registered and approved by the Harbor Commission may remain providing the owner(s) complies with this ordinance and providing the owner(s) con tinues to qualify under Paragraphs D. and I. of this Section.

69 I. The following priorities shall govern all moorings placed on or after March 1,1990, in each regulated harbor of Phippsburg:

Priority #1. One mooring to be assigned along the waterfront owned by a riparian owner of more than twenty five feet of shorefront, except that when shorefront has more than one owner, only one Priority #1 mooring shall be allowed for such lot of land as shown on the municipal tax maps of the Town of Phippsburg.

Priority #2. One mooring for each commercial watercraft that is owned by a Phipps- burg resident or non-resident taxpayer who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Harbor Commission, Harbor M aster, or Assistant Harbor M asters that for at least one of the past three years at least a third of his/her earned income is derived from commercial fishing, the operation of a commercial fishing pier, a watercraft repair facility, the ownership of commercial fishing watercraft, or the use of a boat for a commercial venture, including but not limited to fishing, aquaculture, or the carry ing of cargo or passengers for hire. It shall also be satisfactory for such an individual to display a current license necessary for one of the above activities.

a. Any person assigned a priority #2 mooring shall demonstrate to the satisfac tion of the Harbor Commission his/her continued compliance with the income requirements.

b. Provisional commercial mooring spaces shall be assigned to a resident or non resident taxpayer who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Harbor Commis sion that he/she has acquired commercial gear or permits for the purpose of en tering a water-based marine or fishing business. The provisional mooring privi leges shall be revoked unless the person involved demonstrates compliance with the income requirements of this priority category within three (3) years.

Priority #3. One mooring for each other watercraft owned by a resident.

Priority #4. Other non-resident watercraft owners who pay property taxes to the Town of Phippsburg.

Priority #5. Rental moorings installed by commercial marinas or other water dependent businesses.

J. Notwithstanding the above, at least ten (10) percent of the moorings in any harbor desig nated for regulations shall be reserved for non-residents in accordance with the provi sions of Title 38, M RS A.

70 K. Other mooring spaces that may be available shall be filled on a first'Come, first'Served basis by the Harbor Master.

L. If the Harbor M aster receives more applications for mooring privileges than there are mooring spaces, he/she shall assign spaces as they become available from a waiting list in the order of the priorities of this ordinance and in the order in which names were placed on the waiting list. The Harbor Commission may assess a fee of up to twenty'five dollars ($25) per year to remain on a waiting fist.

M. A Priority #2 mooring may be transferred from one family member to another provided the mooring is continued in commercial use, and is in compliance with all other provfi sions of this ordinance. For the purposes of this section and according to state language, “family member” means an assignee’s parent, child or sibling, by birth or adoption, in- eluding a relation of the half blood, or an assignee’s spouse.

N. All new moorings shall be placed in the location designated by the Harbor M aster, Assis- tant Harbor Master, or Harbor Commission. Mooring placement shall be the response bility of the person requesting a mooring. The size and type of mooring shall be su (11 cient to hold the watercraft desired to be moored.

O. All moorings shall use a flotation device large enough to float the chain. All flotation buoys shall be marked with a number assigned to the owner by the Harbor M aster or Assistant Harbor M asters. The floatation device is recommended to be white with a hor- izontal blue stripe per U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

P. All watercraft moored or anchored in Phippsburg w aters shall comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.

7. VALIDITY:

If any provision of this ordinance is found by the courts to be invalid, it shall not affect other provisions of this ordinance.

71 8. ABANDONED MOORINGS:

A mooring may be considered abandoned and the location may be reassigned when:

A. The Harbor Commission or the Harbor M aster is notified in writing by the owner of the m oorin g.

B. The mooring is not registered with the Harbor Commission and the owner does not comply within thirty (30) days to written notice that registration is required.

C. The mooring has not been used for twelve (12) months.

D. The Harbor Commission may dispose of moorings considered abandoned as it deems necessary. A mooring owner may be held responsible for necessary expenses and fees associated with the removal of an abandoned mooring, plus an additional one hundred dollars ($100) service charge. Placing a mooring in Phippsburg harbors is considered agreeing to these removal terms.

9. RECORDS:

The Town shall maintain accurate records of all registered moorings in regulated harbors. All regulations, decisions, and orders issued by the Harbor Commission shall be in writing and available for public inspection.

10. PLANNING BOARD:

The Planning Board shall not approve the construction or installation of new wharves, piers, or other obstructions that interfere with the safe passage by watercraft, or which obstruct the approach to an existing pier or wharf. The existence of a mooring shall not be grounds under this ordinance for denying an application from a waterfront owner seeking permis' sion to construct one pier from a parcel of land that existed in one ownership on March 16, 1991 unless the waterfront property already had a pier or wharf in place.

11. MOORING CONFLICTS:

Should moorings permitted or grandfathered under this ordinance conflict with a proposed pier or w harf that has received all the required local, state and federal permits, the Harbor Commission shall require the conflicting moorings to be moved to the extent necessary to allow the pier or wharf to be constructed.

72 12. PENALTY:

Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance, or any owner of a watercraft who allows that watercraft to be in violation of any provision of this ordinance, shall be subject to a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10) nor more than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) for each offense. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate oh fense. Penalties levied under this ordinance shall be paid to the Town of Phippsburg.

13. APPEAL PROCEDURES:

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the ffarbor Commission, ffarbor M aster, or Assistant Harbor M aster(s) may make an appeal to the Board of Selectmen within fourteen (14) days of such decision. The Board of Selectmen will hold an appellate hearing on the appeal (the decision of the Harbor Commission, Harbor M aster, or Assistant Harbor M aster will be reviewed based on the same evidence as submitted to them). If the appellant does not agree with the decision made by the Board of Selectmen they may appeal within thirty days to the Superior Court under Rule 80B of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.

14. DEFINITIONS:

W ords used in this ordinance shall have their ordinary dictionary meaning with the exception of the following:

A. M ooring. Any appliance used to anchor a watercraft and which is not carried aboard as regular equipment when the watercraft is underway.

B. Resident. A resident is any person:

1. W ho makes his/her year-round home in the Town of Phippsburg;

2. W ho registers his/her motor vehicles, if any, in the Town of Phippsburg;

3. And who, if eighteen (18) years or older, would be eligible to register and vote in the Town of Phippsburg.

C. Non-Resident Taxpayer. A person eighteen (18) years or older who owns real estate property in the Town of Phippsburg, but who otherwise does not meet the require ments of B above.

D. Non-Resident. A person eighteen (18) years or older who does not meet the require ments of 14.B and 14.C above.

E. W atercraft. The term watercraft shall mean any and all floating apparatus, such as vessels, skiffs, boats, rafts, floats, float planes, houseboats, and housefloats without distinction as to method of propulsion.

73 ASSESSOR’S NOTICE FY 2017 (10/12/16) Commitment based on property ownership as of 4/1/16)

COMPUTATION OF ASSESSMENT

County T ax $1,181,172.00 Municipal Appropriation $2,004,462.00 School Education Appropriation $3,009,914.00 O verlay______$99.867.72 Total Assessment $6,295,415.72

Allowable Deductions Homestead Reimbursement $39,655.51 B E T E $5.67 State Revenue Sharing $38,126.48 Approved from Surplus______$780,000.00 Total Deductions $857,787.66

Net Assessment $5,437,628.06

Breakdown of Valuations (FY-17)

Total Value of ALL Exempted Properties $40,818,900.00

Taxable Valuation of Real Estate (RE) L an d $387,571,600.00 B u ild in g s $232.527.700.00 Total Taxable Real Estate $620,099,300.00

Taxable Valuation of Personal Property (PP) Production Machinery & Equipment $2,493,500.00 Business Equipment $136,400.00 All other Personal Property $852.000.00 Total Taxable Personal Property $3,481,900.00

Total Taxable Valuation (RE + PP) $623,581,200.00 (excludes ALL exemption categories)

Total Homestead Exemption Valuation (HV) $9,095,300.00

Total Valuation Base (RE + PP + HV) $632,676,500.00

74 Schedule A-12

ABATEMENTS, SUPPLEMENTALS, AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS JUNE 30, 2017

ABATEMENTS

2017 Poverty $ 1,144.06 Marguiere Benediate 847.58 Mixon, Chris 163.06

$ 2,154.70 2016 Poverty 1,364.44

2015 Poverty 393.95

$ 3,913.09

SUPPLEMENTALS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

Barnes, Sally $ 89.88 Hall, John E. & Margaret Johnson 9,914.00 Hunt, Blaine 347.80 Percy, David T. IV & Tracy 365.00

$ 10,716.68

75 TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2017

BALANCE FORWARD CASH OTHER JULY 1,2016 PAPPROPRIATION! RECEIPTS CREDITS TOTAL

GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Town Officers' Salaries $ S 459,605.00 S 2,318.12 $ S 461.923.12 P arkin g En fore em en t 4,202.47 1,400.00 5.602.47 Administration Insurance and Benefits 784.66 149,265.00 1,403.00 151.452.66 Earned Time 16,940.54 7,000.00 23,940.54 Town Administration 80,600.00 263.40 80.863.40 Assessing and Mapping 48,900.00 48.900.00 S el e c tmen' s Con tin g ency 14,100.00 14.100.00 Town Hall Operation and Maintenance 14,000.00 14.000.00 Town Hall Capital Reserve 10,046.05 10.046.05 Legal Expenses 15,000.00 15,000.00 Planning Board 3,184.59 1,170.00 4,354.59 Licenses and Permits 19,619.61 19.619.61 CATV 12,755.17 4,600.00 20.00 172375.17 CATV PEG Capital 12,000.00 6,000.00 18.000.00 CATV Technical 3,600.00 2,400.00 1,800.00 7,800.00 Conservation Commission 4,822.93 250.00 5,072.93 Abatements 3,913.09 3,913.09 Sup pie mentals 10,716.68 10,716.68 St at e of M ain e - H ome st e ad 39,685.17 39,685.17 Excise Taxes - Autos 503,337.49 503,337.49 Excise Taxes - Boats 13,939.90 13,939.90 In Lieu of Taxes 23,886.26 23,88626 Town Lands Management 6,262.79 200.00 6,462.79 Stat e P ark Rev en u e 13,028.53 13,028.53 Interest and Costs on Taxes 28,200.06 28200.06 Interest on Investments 5.548.32 5,548.32 Miscellaneous Revenue 63,938.88 63,938.88 BETE 14.00 14.00 Sale of TAP 15,833.08 15,833.08 S 74,599.20 S 796,870.00 S 700,770.65 S 54,314.94 S 1,626,554.79 HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES: General Roads S 16,286.91 S 55,000.00 S S S 71286.91 Special Road Maintenance 56.530.50 40.202.46 96,732.96 Winter Maintenance 85,183.83 233,000.00 2,500.00 320,683.83 Tar Fund 11,224.98 28,000.00 39224.98 Capital Improvements 7,701.74 350,000.00 357,701.74 Town Landing Maintenance 4,286.05 4286.05 Town Landing Fund 93,330.05 93,330.05 Debt Service 87,742.00 115.59 87,857.59 Salt Shed 37.000.00 37,000.00 Parker Head Road Bond Project 1.300.000.00 1.300,000.00 S 274.544.06 S 790.742.00 S 42.818.05 S 1.300.000.00 52.408,104.11

GENERA L A SSISTANCE S S 5,000.00 S 154.61 S S 5,154.61

76 Schedule A -4

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

BALANCE CASH OTHER UNEXPENDED FORWARD DISBURSED CHARGES TOTAL (OVERDRAFT) JUNE 30, 2017

GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Tow'll Officers'Salaries S 449,740.43 $ $ 449,740.43 $ 12,182.69 $ Parking Enforcement 5,324.43 5,324.43 278.04 A drain is trati on In s n ran c e an d B en efit s 136,309.49 136,309.49 15,143.17 Earned Time 17,857.44 17,857.44 6,083.10 Town Administration 80,468.44 80,468.44 394.96 Assessing and Mapping 48,900.00 48,900.00 S electm en1 s Con tin g ency 4,876.18 4,876.18 9:223.82 Town Hall Operation and Maintenance 9.758.43 9.758.43 4.241.57 Town Hall Capital Reserve 7,621.60 7,621.60 2,424.45 Legal Expenses 14,581.74 14,581.74 418.26 Planning Board 585.92 585.92 3,768.67 Licenses and Permits 19,619.61 CATV 8,754.46 8,754.46 8,620.71 CATV PEG Capital 18,000.00 CA TV T ech n ical 5,105.70 5,105.70 2,694.30 Conservation Commission 518.65 518.65 4,554.28 Abatements 3,913.09 3,913.09 Supplementals 10.716.68 State of Maine - Homestead 39,655.51 39,655.51 29.66 Excise Taxes - Autos 503,337.49 Excise Taxes - Boats 13,939.90 In Lieu of Taxe s 23,886.26 Town Lands Management 302.00 302.00 6,160.79 State Park Rev enu e 13,028.53 Interest and Costs on Taxes 28,200.06 Interest on Investments 105.00 105.00 5,443.32 Mi s cellan eou s Rev en u e 76.00 76.00 63,862.88 BETE 5.67 5.67 8.33 Sale of TAP 15,833.08 8 790,885.91 $43,574.2" $ 834,460.18 $ 739,510.2" $ 52,584.34 HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES: General Roads 8 68,959.29 $ $ 68,959.29 $ $ 2,327.62 Special Road Maintenance 72.310.31 "2.310.31 24.422.65 W in t er Main t en an c e 299,878.37 299,878.37 20,805.46 Tar Fund 1,086.80 1,086.80 38,138.18 Capital Improvements 348,2" 2.61 348,272.61 9,429.13 Town Landing Maintenance 3,020.00 3,020.00 1,266.05 Town Landing Fund 16,009.93 16,009.93 "7,320.12 Debt Service 85,956.55 85,956.55 1,901.04 Salt Shed 37,000.00 37,000.00 Parker Head Road Bond Project 18,596.14 18,596.14 1,281,403.86 8 9 51,090.00 $ $ 951,090.00 $ 1,901.04 $ 1,455,113.07

GENERAL ASSISTANCE $ 3,168.23 $ $ 3,16823 $ 1,986.38 $

77 TOWN OF PHEFPSBURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

BALANCE FORWARD CASH OTHER JULY 1, 2016 APPROPRIATIONS RECEIPTS CREDITS TOTAL

SPECLAL ASSESSMENTS: Education $ % 3,009,914.00 $ $ % 3,009,914.00 County Tax 1,181,172.00 1,181,172.00 Overlay 99,867.72 99,867.72 $ % 4,290.953.72 $ $ % 4,290,953.72 PUBLIC SAFETY: Animal Control % 7.815.24 % 1,500.00 % 1,708.00 $ % 11,023.24 Police Operations 2,492.11 15,500.00 15,024.66 1,000.00 34,016.77 Fire.'Rescue Mileage Reimbursement 1,000.00 1,000.00 Fire Department Operations 8,952.84 9,000.00 17,952.84 Fire'Rescue Capital Reserve 15,000.00 56,365.00 71,365.00 Fire Department General 51,270.72 20,000.00 4,975.79 115,000.00 191,246.51 Ambulance 23,213.37 20,000.00 460.00 43,673.37 Harb or C ommis sio n 4,567.38 1,300.00 825.00 6,692.38 Shellfish Conservation 2,174.38 9,000.00 10,900.00 22,074.38 Emergency Management 2,427.72 600.00 3,027.72 Enhanced 911 850.00 850.00 Police Capital Reserve 8,000.00 8,000.00 Bike Rodeo Safety 225.40 917.44 1,142.84 Maine Pretrial 3,000.00 3,000.00 % 103,139.16 % 104,750.00 % 34,810.89 % 172,365.00 % 415,065.05 LIBRARY RECREATION AND PUBLIC AGENCIES: Totman Library Capital Reserve % 3,170.31 % 4,500.00 $ $ % 7,670.31 Totman Library 411.14 35,000.00 8,000.00 43,411.14 Recreation Commission 12,000.00 12,000.00 Cemetery7 Imp rov ement s 5,000.00 5,000.00 Public Agencies 19,600.00 19,600.00 Historic Preservation 5,959.40 945.00 6,904.40 Murphy House 6,413.60 14,463.28 3,000.00 23,876.88 200th Anniversary Celebration 12,344.82 372.00 12,716.82 Priv at e C emet eri es 8,000.00 8,000.00 $ 28,29927 % 84,100.00 % 23,780.28 % 3,000.00 % 139,179.55 UNCLASSIFIED: Center Pond River Herring % 21.886.93 % 20,000.00 $ $ % 41,886.93 Marsh Migration Study Grant 963.18 963.18 Fishway Donations 8,635.40 3,873.00 12,508.40 % 22,850.11 % 20,000.00 % 8,635.40 % 3,873.00 S 55,358.51 HEALTH AND WELFARE: Goodwill Donations % 11,854.09 $ % 4,541.80 $ % 16,395.89 Transfer Station 203,000.00 2,658.63 205,658.63 Transfer Station Capital Reserve 18,486.79 18,486.79 Town Septic Loan Fund 18,341.00 18,341.00 % 48,681.88 % 203,000.00 % 7,200.43 $ % 258,88231 % 552,113.68 % 6,295,415.72 % 818,170.31 J 1,533,552.94 % 9,199,252.65

78 TOWN OF PHIPPS BURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30: 2017

BALANCE CASH OTHER UNEXPENDED FORWARD DISBURSED CHARGES TOTAL (OVERDRAFT) JUNE 30, 2017

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Education $ 3,009,914.04 $ % 3,009,914.M % (0.04) $ County Tax 1,181,172.00 1,181,172.00 Overlay 99,867.72 $ 4,191,086.04 $ % 4,191,086.04 % 99,867.68 $ PUBLIC SAFETY Animal Control $ 5,564.08 $ % 5,564.08 8 % 5,459.16 Police Operations 29,790.87 29,790.87 4,225.90 Fire'Rescue Mileage Reimbursement 1,000.00 Fire Department Operations 9,196.49 9,196.49 8,756.35 Fire'Rescue Capital Reserve 56,365.00 15,000.00 71,365.00 Fire Department General 33,920.39 115,000.00 148,920.39 42,326.12 Ambulance 18,340.48 18,340.48 25,332.89 Harb or C ommis sio n 3,421.40 3,421.40 3,270.98 Shellfish Conservation 14,694.38 14,694.38 7,380.00 Emergency Management 300.00 300.00 2,727.72 Bihanced 911 500.54 500.54 349.46 Police Capital Reserve 8,000.00 8,000.00 Bike Rodeo Safety 1,109.81 1,109.81 33.03 Maine Pretrial 836.70 836.70 2,163.30 $ 174,040.14 % 138000.00 % 312,040.14 % 3,512.76 % 99,512.15 LIBRARY RECREATION AND PUBLIC AGENCIES: Totman library Capital Reserve $ 8 8 % 7,670.31 Totman library7 43,416.50 43,416.50 (5.36) Recreation Commission 12,000.00 12,000.00 Cemetery7 Improvements 5,000.00 5,000.00 Public Agencies 19,600.00 19,600.00 Historic Preservation 660.00 3,000.00 3,660.00 3,244.40 Murphy House 22,493.78 22,493.78 1,383.10 200th Anniversary7 Celebration 262.00 262.00 12,454.82 Private Cemeteries 7,952.00 7,952.00 48.00 $ 111,38428 % 3,000.00 % 114,38428 % 42.64 % 24,752.63 UNCLASSIFIED: Center Pond River Herring $ 3,180.87 8 % 3,180.87 8 % 38,706.06 Marsh Migration Study Grant 875.99 875.99 87.19 Fishway Donations 12,508.40 $ 4,056.86 8 % 4,056.86 8 % 51,301.65 HEALTH AND WELFARE: Goodwill Donations $ 4,477.65 8 % 4,477.65 8 % 11,91824 Transfer Station 167,924.29 167,924.29 37,734.34 Transfer Station Capital Reserve 18,486.79 Town Septic Loan Fund 18,341.00 $ 172,401.94 8 % 172,401.94 % 56,075.34 % 30,405.03 $ 6,398,113.40 8 18457427 % 6,582,687.67 % 902,896.11 % 1,713,668.87

79 Fiscal Year 2016 Revenue Report July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017

Receipts & or Credits to Receipts & or Credits Account Name Surplus Account Name

Agent Fees $10,347.50 CATV Peg Capital (Suscom) $6,000.00

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $503,337.49 Insurances $1,403.00

Boat Excise T ax $13,939.90 Police Reimbursements $15,024.66

Building Permits $19,619.61 Bike Rodeo $917.44

Weapons Permits $87.00 200th Celebration $372.00

Plumbing Permits $6,356.25 Cable TV Sales $20.00

Robinson Bid Sale $15,833.08 CATV TECH (SUSCOM) $1,800.00

Franchise Fees $34,415.30 Animal Control $1,708.00

Copy Fees $605.29 Harbor Reimbursements $725.00

Parking Fines $850.00 Clam Licenses $10,900.00

Non Sufficent Fund Fees $155.00 Ambulance Reimbursements $360.00 Fire Department General Town Clerk Fees $2,194.40 Reimbursements $5,075.79 BETE Reimbursements $14.00 Winter Fund $2,500.00 Payment in Lieu of Taxes $23,886.26 Local Road Assistance $40,202.46 Homestead Exemption Reimbursements $36,049.00 Recycling Income $2,658.63 Property Taxes $5,437,628.42 General Assistance (State) $154.61 Interest on Taxes $20,916.89 Goodwill Donations $3,541.80 Interest on Investments $39,265.87 Totman Library $8,000.00 Lien Costs $7,318.48 Accounts Receivable $9,119.08 Real Esate Supplemental $10,716.68 Murphy House Donations $14,463.28 State Revenue Sharing $38,577.07 Conservation $250.00 Tree Growth Reimburse ments $6,940.07 Town Lands Management $200.00 Veterans Exemptions Re Planning Board Permit In imbursements $1,548.00 come $1,170.00

State Park Fees $13,028.53 Fishway Donation/Grant $9,635.40 Historic Preservation Com Town Share Snowmobiles $536.22 mittee $945.00 Employers Tax Reim bursement $600.39 Total: $6,245,030.10 Town Administration Reimbursements $263.40

80 Town of Phippsburg Taxes Outstanding on June 30, 2017

* denotes account was paid in full after June 30, 2017 ~ denotes account has partial payment (s) made after June 30, 2017

2017 Real Estate Taxes outstanding on June 30, 2017 Alexander, Warren (JT) $ 458.67 Anderson, Susan Y. * 2,357.02 Ballard, Lucinda C. * 1,496.38 Bannister-Parker, W illiam * 1,927.12 Barnes, Amanda E. * 3,415.62 Bassett, Marguerite L. - PR, Person in Possession 1,320.21 Beals, Geneva L. * 578.59 Bennett, Scott - TTEE * 56.83 Berry, Nellie * 1,683.17 Birchbichler, Nancy A. - Devisees * 1,510.30 Bisson, Scott A. * 121.21 Boothbay Pool I Owner, LLC * 374.52 Bowker, James H. 449.08 Bowker, Mary ~ 847.11 Bowker, Mary A. (JT) ~ 464.78 Brewer, David (JT) * 885.94 Brewer, David (TC) * 1,421.36 Broening, W alter S., Jr. (JT) * 1,637.61 Brooks, Frederick B. (JT) 1,001.93 Brunton, Wallace D. * 343.10 Bulfinch, Douglas L. * 2,041.35 Burgess, Kathy B. * 402.43 Burgess, Kathy B. * 114.23 Butler, Abigail S. (50%) TC * 309.56 Byhouwer, W. Pieter (JT) * 232.78 Carney, Cynthia W. 953.97 Carney, W illiam F. * 962.63 Carr, Benjamin (JT) * 0.77 Chandler, Bruce A., Sr. (JT) * 1,262.12 Chapin, Thomas M. * 921.70 Clark, Susan G. * 80.36 Coates, Malcolm, Jr. * 1,058.17 Coes, Cornelia C. (JT) * 381.94 Coes, John Benjamin (JT) * 7,438.16

81 2017 Real Estate Taxes Outstanding on June 30, 2017 (Continued) Coffin, Daniel C. (JT) * $ 1,130.55 Coffin, David M. - PR (50%) ~ 2,357.02 Connery, Cabot H. * 398.50 Connery, Eleanor B. (f/n/a) - L/E * 309.56 Connolly, Michael P. * 16.53 Cosinuke, Robert L. (JT) * 1,718.82 Cosinuke, Robert L. (JT) * 2,252.52 Cowan, Robert B. * 665.77 Cyr, Darren P. - TTEE * 395.89 Delano, Debra 107.26 Dickinson, Amy (T/C) * 4,762.86 Ditullio, Stephen D. (JT) * 407.66 Dovekie, LLC * 4,003.79 Doyle, Wayne D. * 1,559.13 Dunning, Franklin R. - Heirs (75%) * 417.69 Fallon, Peter G., III ~ 3,133.10 Farrington, Roger D. (JT) * 6.70 Fernald, Alison R. * 1,615.81 Finch, Margaret Julie * 1,621.27 Fitzgerald, Kevin J. - TTEE * 5.57 Freeman, Stephen A. ~ 459.98 G D L D, LLC * 7,470.86 GAC Corp 3,304.88 Genthner, Richard G. * 926.36 Gerow, Theodore K., Jr. (JT) * 1,584.42 Gillett Family, LLC * 3,048.95 Gillett Family, LLC * 43.16 Gilliam, Brian R. (JT) * 1,004.98 Gilliam, Eric W. (JT) * 2,433.75 Gilliam, Nicholas * 656.62 Gilliam, Nicholas A. (JT) * 353.16 Gilliam, Philmore * 793.95 Gilliam, Raymond H. * 946.12 Gilliam, Roberta A. * 523.20 Gilliam, Roberta E. (JT) et * 645.28 Gomes, Owen S. * 424.66 Goodell, Glen M. * 576.83 Gowell, Kenneth C., Sr. (JT) 919.09 Gowell, Martha (JT) 140.39 Gravel, Maurice * 65.40 Greene, Richard W. * 181.37 Guild, Britton N. * 866.77 Gumz-Mowry, Gayle S. - L/E 1,509.43 2017 Real Estate Taxes outstanding on June 30, 2017 (Continued) Gurney, Dan E. * $ 1,934.10 Gurrisi, W illiam C. (JT) ~ 1,713.48 Gustaitis, John R., Jr. (JT) * 118.13 Guthro, Edward S., Jr. ~ 2,801.37 Guy Hart Enterprises, Inc. * 1,637.62 Hanley, W illiam * 128.18 Harrington, Boyd A. (JT) 3,808.02 Harrington, David L. * 299.97 Harrington, M ark * 937.40 Harrington, Richard I. * 3,983.30 Harris, Jeffrey (JT) * 7,481.76 Hart, Peter J. (JT) 1,207.72 Haskell, Jennifer L., TC * 1,099.15 Hasser, Jean - TTEE 2,456.42 Hawkes, Christopher J. * 815.32 Hawkes, Heath S. * 520.58 Hawkes, Heath S. (JT) * 444.72 Hawkes, Mark J. * 1,080.41 Hedges, Daniel * 260.73 Herron, Gordon P. (JT) * 1,838.18 Hersom, Frederick J. (JT) * 310.43 Hersom, Frederick J. (JT) * 314.35 Hewes, W arren * 48.83 Hoffman, Spencer - PR * 29.37 Hoffman, W illiam C. (50% TC) * 1,757.08 Hogg, Jacqueline T. (JT) * 8.81 Holcomb, William, Jr. (JT) * 252.88 Holub, Martha (JT) * 23.54 Hughes, Jam es R. * 9.59 Huntington, Cheryl ~ 190.10 Huntington, Robert, Sr. (JT) * 2.45 Jannell, Janet * 170.91 Jannell, Janet (JT) * 181.37 Jordan, Christopher J. * 565.49 Kaiser, James A. (JT) * 38.98 Keefe, Nancy Anne (T/C) * 5,828.45 Keene, Douglas J. * 20.06 Kelley, Darcy B. (JT) * 78.90 Kilde, Mark * 2.46 Kitchen, James L. (JT) * 323.95 Knight, Joshua H. * 323.51 Koehling, Don, Jr. ~ 144.75 Koehling, Mark E. * 347.06 Koehling, Vernon E., Jr. (JT) * 467.46 83 2017 Real Estate Taxes outstanding on June 30, 2017 (Continiued) Koehling, Vernon , Sr. - Heirs of ~ $ 358.51 Kolbe, Steven J. * 618.84 Lavallee, Cheryl L. (f/n/a) 581.91 Lemont, Michael D. (JT) 623.48 Lewis, Timothy E. 20.06 Libby, Frederick A., III * 948.74 Libby, Marshall G., Jr. (T/C) 2,707.56 Libby, Marshall G., Jr. (T/C) 630.10 Libby, Mary A. * 964.43 Libby, Mary A. * 1,001.49 Libby, Mary A. * 356.65 Mackey, Alexandra S. - TTEE (1/3 TC) et al * 1,081.27 MacLeod, John D. * 1,118.34 Main, Archibald M., III (JT) * 311.30 Mann, Raymond E. ~ 1,310.18 Marco, W. Gilbert, Jr. (TC) * 851.07 Marquette, Andre 65.40 McAloney, Mary * 730.30 McDaniel, Regan S. et ~ 1,740.51 Mclean, Dana P. (JT) * 1,319.34 Mclean, Renee - CO-PR * 805.73 Moore, Clayton E. (JT) ~ 287.19 Moore, Frank E. (JT) * 1,500.71 Moore, Robert F. * 760.82 Morine, Kenneth (TC) * 409.84 Mosier, Kathleen M. (JT) * 499.66 Motley, Edward, Jr. (25% TC) et * 1,637.99 NCWPCS MPL 29 - Year Sites Tower Holdings, LLC 2,733.72 Neilson, Leslie Roland, Jr. (JT) ~ 446.46 Nevers, Karen (JT) * 145.19 Nickerson, Timothy H. ~ 1,364.68 Norman; Kaiser; Posner/Hill et * 174.79 Osmond, Eugene L. (JT) ~ 223.23 Paine, Elisabeth H E * 1,852.56 Percy, Douglas E. 974.02 Percy, Douglas E. 136.03 Percy, Leila Jane * 541.07 Perry, David 63.66 Peterson, David (JT) * 428.59 Pfitzer, Marc (TC) * 2,643.90 Pierce, W illiam * 44.47 Piney Point-Salt Box, Inc. * 13.65 PI's Place, Inc. * 3,718.64 Platteter, J. David (JT) * 1,870.44 Polizotto, Marc M. (JT) 720.27 84 2017 Real Estate Taxes outstanding on June 30, 2017 (Continued) Pratt, Joan A. * $ 113.79 Pye, Gordon F. (JT) * 1,496.35 Pye, Maurice (JT) * 1,156.71 Reed, Ellis A. * 218.00 Reed, Ellis A. (JT) * 154.34 Reed, Jennifer E. * 218.00 Rhodes, John D. 3,171.46 Robbins, Edward J. (JT) * 2,517.46 Rothschild, Suzanne T. * 7,194.26 Scott, Carl (JT) * 501.83 Secretary Housing Urban Development ~ 1,502.46 Sewall, Abbie; Sewall, Laura et * 154.63 Shambaugh, Birch (JT) * 986.23 Skillin, Edward M. (JT) * 63.16 Skillin, Edward M. (Jt ) * 4,188.22 Skillin, Edward M. (Jt ) * 748.18 Skillin, Edward M. (T/C) * 1,209.46 Sloan, Jeffrey R. (JT) ~ 928.68 Slocum, Curtis * 313.92 Slocum, Curtis M. (JT) * 2,565.42 Small Point Association * 936.65 Small Point Association * 432.56 Small Point Association, Inc. * 226.23 Small Point Association, Inc. * 470.58 Small, Holly (JT) 1,029.83 Small, Holly (TC) 53.19 Small, Mary E. - Person in Possession * 5,256.42 Smith, Forest W., Sr. * 264.85 Smith, Leann E. (JT) * 1,591.46 Snarski, Peter (JT) ~ 59.30 Speare, Redfield * 2,214.88 Staples, Patricia J. * 659.23 Starland Properties, LLC * 2,711.05 Stilphen, James Jason * 340.95 Stonehouse Hill, LLC * 2,810.46 Stonehouse Hill, LLC * 1,033.32 Stonehouse Hill, LLC * 1,036.81 Stonehouse Hill, LLC * 1,041.17 Stonehouse Hill, LLC * 92.43 Stupple, Rob * 549.36 Sulkowski, Viktor P. - L/E * 3,823.72 Sullivan, Joanne C. (JT) * 46.22 Sylvain, Barry M. * 410.71 Szczepanski, Kazimerez - Heirs of * 137.78 Szymanski, Bonnie J. (f/k/a) (JT) ~ 805.73 85 2017 Real Estate Taxes outstanding on June 30, 2017 (Continued) Thayer, Scott M. * 2,154.71 Theall, Glen & Diane * 940.45 Thibeault, Pamela J. * 588.20 Tipsword, Danny L. * 571.74 Truluck, Richard K. (JT) * 981.00 Unknown Owner 31.39 Unknown Owner 41.86 Unknown Owner 38.37 Unknown Owner * 34.88 Unknown Owner * 20.93 Verrier, Suzanne N. (JT) * 2,146.86 Wallace, Bruce R. * 2,279.84 Wallace, Clinton L. (JT) * 424.66 W allace, Doris A. & Bruce R. (50% JT ) * 949.17 Wallace, Drue E. & Julie Beth - Person in Possession * 505.76 W allace, Earl R. - Heirs of (TC) et * 484.83 Wallace, Granville E. & Gloria * 544.31 W atson, Todd M. (JT) * 489.63 W atson, Troy * 50.58 Weese, Sarah - TTEE * 4,196.94 W eese, W illiam K. (JT) * 778.26 Wells, Bert W. * 1,688.19 Westlake, Robin (JT) * 1,338.08 Wetsch, Loretta (f/k/a) * 352.29 Whipple, Elizabeth L. - Heirs of * 2,489.99 Whipple, John W. (JT) * 1,784.98 Williams, Arthur 425.54 Wilson, David (JT) * 54.06 Winnegance Property Management, LLC * 524.07 Winnegance Property Management, LLC * 705.45 Winnegance Property Management, LLC * 69.76 W irth, Thomas E. (JT) * 5,611.32 Withers, Bonita * 807.47 Woodruff, Lucretia E. (JT) * 455.18 Wright, Annora B. * 563.75 Zwaan, Maarten J. * 1,070.70

$ 275,253.11 86 2017 Personal Property Taxes O utstandine on Tune 30, 2017 Androscoggin Building & Remodeling $ 30.52 Archer, Mary 22.67 Clam Hunter Seafood 13.08 GAC Corporation 585.98 Hufstader Construction 87.20 Jim Koehling Marine Services * 13.08 Larry Mosier Carpentry * 30.52 Lobster House Restaurant 55.81 North Creek Farm * 15.70 Reed, Ellis A. & Jennifer E. * 17.44 Spinney1 s LLC * 4 9 .2 7 W atson, Troy * 15.70 Window Works * 4.36 $ 941.33 $ 276,194.44

Blessing of the Fleet— Photo by Chilloa Young

87 2016 Tax Liens outstanding as of June 30, 2017 Alexander, Warren, (JT) * $ 493.06 Berry, Nellie Laurie - PR * 741.30 Birchbichler, Nancy A. - Heirs of * 1,482.59 Bowker, Mary A., (JT) * 456.25 Brewer, David, (TC) * 1,369.70 Brooks, Frederick B., (JT) * 983.54 Carney, Cynthia W. ~ 825.05 Coes, Cornelia C., (JT) * 38.56 Fallon, Peter G., III ~ 173.16 GAC Corp. 3,284.74 Gowell, Keneth C., Sr., (JT) * 698.46 Gowell, Martha, (JT) * 141.24 Gumz-Mowry, Gayle S. - L/E * 1,524.54 Gurney, Dan E. * 1,282.23 Gurrisi, W illiam C., (JT) * 204.35 Harrington, David L. * 26.14 Harrington, Richard I. * 3,910.21 Hart, Peter J., (JT) * 1,228.36 Hawkes, Christopher J. * 800.36 Hawkes, Heath S. * 276.91 Hawkes, Heath S., (JT) * 218.28 Huntington, Cheryl * 192.60 Koehling, Don, Jr. * 201.30 Lewis, Timothy E. 19.69 McDaniel, Regan S., et * 1,370.14 McKernan, Frank * 55.64 Mclean, Dana P., (JT) * 1,337.93 NCWPCS MPL 29 - Year Sites Tower Holdings, LLC ~ 2,683.56 Nickerson, Timothy H. * 1,219.73 Osmond, Eugene L., (JT) * 264.44 Percy, Douglas E. * 956.15 Polizotto, Marc M., (JT) * 707.06 Rhodes, John D. * 3,113.27 Scott, Cody E. * 22.21 Simmons, Martha - Heirs of * 417.73 Sloan, Jeffrey R., (JT) * 1,211.24 Unknown Owner 30.82 Unknown Owner 41.09 Unknown Owner 37.66 Unknown Owner * 34.24 Unknown Owner * 20.54 Verrier, Suzanne N., (JT) * 141.44 $ 34,237.51 88 Schedule A-11

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG PRIOR YEARS TAXES RECEIVABLE JU N E 30, 2017

Personal Property 2016 Androscoggin Building & Remoldeling $ 29.96 Clam Hunter Seafood 12.84 GAC Corporation 575.23 Hufstader Construction 10.08 Lobster House Restaurant 54.78 Mary Archer 22.26 North Creek Farm * 15.41

$ 720.56 2015 GAC Corporation $ 262.08 Mary Archer 20.28 North Creek Farm * 14.04 Trailers Diversified 7.80

304.20 2014 North Creek Farm * $ 13.68 Trailers Diversified * 3.73

17.41 2013

North Creek Farm * 12.22

2010

Giroux, Edith M. 64.98

2009

Giroux, Edith M. 118.56

2008

Giroux, Edith M. 32.43

$ 1,270.36

89 ScheduleA-10

TOWNOFPffiPFSBUKG TA X A SQUIRED PROPERTY JUME30,2017

201& 2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 B amard. Call H. * S 2203.54 S 2.09634 $ 957.45 i S S S t BamesJallv 91.56 81.90 79.80 B a c re s. Saliv S9.SS Benstson.Andrew8 1,693.42 1.66235 7 4 4 Cmv. Albeit 3120 30.40 Gin™, Edith 91.56 89.88 81.90 Haiskes. Christopher 320.90 315.01 287.04 Joh n s on : Ja s o n 1:4 12.64 1386.72 1363.60 1,231.20 1355.50 1,148.80 Koehlicg.McJr. 340.08 333.84 3 0 4 2 0 296.40' 30225 296.40 296.40 242.59 Lews. Timothy 456.93 448.54 408.72 MaCanen.EdsrardJ. 1.474.55 1.749.66' 1.59432 1,553.44 1.584.10 55836 Parnell. Brenda 1.05338 1.03833 9 4 9 2 6 928.72 Petty, Irene* 578.14 567.53 517.14 503.88 182.87 Rich, Todd 545.00 535.00 63.89 Robinson. Tanva 1,75795 1,725.70 Scott. Jean* 1.76635 Simmons. Sonja & Lewis * 378.45 Smith. Jeffrey 219.74 215.71 196.56 191.52 Talbot. Elen::: 1.855.62 1,821.57 1,659.84 8.14 Wallace, Drue E* 620.86 609.47 2 77.68 Wallace. Dwight 983.62 1.00837 51932 Woirev, Elizabeth * 23.54 71 90 70 20 $ 17957.71 S 15,67592 $ 9371.66 S 4,823.50' S 3 3 24 .7 2 S 2,003.56 % 296.40 S 24 25 9

Schedule A-10

TOWXOTPHIPPSBURG TAX ACQUIRED PROPERTY JUNE30,2017

200S1' 2009 2 0 07/2008 2006 /2 0 07 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 TOTALS B amard. Cari H. * S S S S S $ $ 5 2 5 7 3 3 Bam es, Sally 2 5 3 2 6 Barnes. Sally 89.88 Benstson. Andre wr* 3 3 6 3 2 1 Cray, Alb fit 61.60 Giroux. Edith 2 6 3 3 4 Hawkes, Christopher 9 2 2 9 5 Johnson, Jason 7.698.46 KoehlingJohnJr. 2 5 5 3 6 243.04 2 4 4 .1 6 219.52 201.48 3 13.90 3.889.62 Lewis. Timothy 1 3 14 .1 9 M a C a n e n , E d w a rd J . 8.514.43 PaimelL Brenda 3.969.69 Feny, Irene * 2 3 4 9 .5 6 R ic h . T o d d 1.143.89 Robinson. Tanva 3.483.65 Scott. Jean * 1 ,7 6 63 5 S im m o n s, S o n ja & L e w is * 378.45 Smith Jeffrev 823.53 Talbot, Elen * 5 3 4 5 .1 - W allaoe, Drue E. 1.508.01 W a lla c e . D w ig h t 2 .5 1 1 3 1 W orrey, Elizabeth * 165.64 S 2 5 5 3 6 S 243.04 S 2 4 4 .1 6 S 219.52 S 201.48 % 3 13.90 t 55,073.52

90 S c h ed u le A -6

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER’S CASH BALANCE FOR THE YEARENDED JUNE 30, 2017

ANDROSCOGGIN BANK: Fire Truck/Ambulance Reserve $ 103,531.33 Police Reserve 17,581.59 $ 126,112.92

ANDROSCOGGIN BANK: Balance Per Statements $ 3,223,797.7 6 Less: Outstanding Checks (67,745.76) Add: Deposits in Transit 25,593.95 3,181,645.95 Cash on Hand 200.00

Total Cash Balance, June 30,2017 $ 3,307,958.87

Schedule A -13

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG TRUST FUNDS JUNE 30,2017

TIME DEPOSITS AMOUNT

Debery Scholarship Savings Certificate $ 10,673.00 Savings Account 308.24 S 10,981.24 Winn eg an ce Alewife Commission Checking Account S 2,287.86 Savings Account 11,714.35 14,002.21 Memorial Fund Savings Account $ 1,507.39 Checking Account 273.45 1,780.84 i 26,764.29

91 PHIPPSBURG OWNED AND OCCUPIED (UNIMPROVED PARCELS, ONLY)

PARCEL ID ACREAGE PARCEL MAP 007 LOT 002 0.43 a/k/a DROMORE BAY INLAND PARCEL MAP 007 LOT 022 0.32 a/k/a DROMORE BAY LOT MAP 010 LOT 020 0.82 a/k/a OLD FERRY LANDING / RISING SUN MAP Oil LOT 002 0.44 a/k/a PARKER HEAD & SAM DAY CORNER MAP 011 LOT 015 0.23 a/k/a PARKER HEAD VILLAGE LOT MAP Oil LOT 021 0.44 a/k/a COMMUNAL SEPTIC FIELD MAP Oil LOT 025 0.14 a/k/a FORMER SUTCLIFFE PROPERTY MAP Oil LOT 028 57.70 a/k/a FORMER SLUDGE FIELD MAP Oil LOT 039 0.05 a/k/a PARKER HEAD VILLAGE LOT MAP Oil LOT 045 0.14 a/k/a MILL POND DAM TOWN LANDING MAP Oil LOT 052 0.08 a/k/a FORMER SLEEPER BOAT HOUSE LOT MAP 013 LOT 048 0.25 a/k/a COX HEAD LOT MAP 014 LOT 044 0.22 a/k/a FRONTAL DUNES LOT (1 of 4) MAP 014 LOT 073 0.18 a/k/a FRONTAL DUNES LOT (2 of 4) MAP 014 LOT 125 0.24 a/k/a FRONTAL DUNES LOT (3 of 4) MAP 014 LOT 132 0.24 a/k/a FRONTAL DUNES LOT (4 of 4) MAP 016 LOT 032 0.23 Lk/a SABINO HILL & RAKE STATION 1 MAP 025 LOT 016 0.21 a/k/a SMALL POINT ALLIQUIPPATOWN LANDING MAP 028 LOT 003 88.00 a/k/a TOTMAN BEACH PRESERVE MAP 031 LOT 060 1.34 a/k/a SEBASCO ACRE LOT LANDING MAP 034 LOT 003-01 40.48 a/k/a WATERFRONT LOT MAP 037 LOT 003 1.03 a/k/a MEADOWBROOKTOWN LANDING MAP 042 LOT 010-01 2.6 a/k/a CENTRAL SCHOOL BALL FIELDS MAP 042 LOT 011-01 3.63 a/k/a HATCH ROAD SECTION MAP 042 LOT 022-01 20.04 a/k/a SCHOOL PARCEL MAP 042 LOT 039 0.50 a/k/a OVAL ON CENTER POND MAP 043 LOT 008 8.59 a/k/a SOUTH OF SAM DAY HILL ROAD MAP 043 LOT 035 0.80 a/k/a FORMER SMALL PROPERTY MAP 045 LOT 011 59.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (1 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 024 45.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (2 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 058 20.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (3 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 059 127.50 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (4 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 060 30.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (5 OF 5) 510.87

PHIPPSBURG OWNED AND OCCUPIED (IMPROVED PARCELS, ONLY)

PARCEL ID ACREAGE MAP 008 LOT 029 2.10 a/k/a ALBERT F TOTMAN LIBRARY MAP 038 LOT 038 5.00 a/k/a TOWN HALL & FIRE STATION MAP 043 LOT 033 45.58 a/k/a SALT SHED & TRANSFER STATION 52.68

ALL TOWN OWNED 563.55 RAW LAND & DEVELOPED PARCELS

92 Selectmen’s Annual Overview

Financial Report for FY 2018

The FY 2018 mil rate w as set at $8.94 per thousand which w as an increase of 22 cents over the year before. A brief explanation of the budget for FY 2017'2018 follows.

County ' A 3.60% increase in the amount to be raised for Phippsburg’s share of the County Tax (from $1,181,172 .00 to $1,223,742.00 for an increase of $42,570.00). The Tow n’s share of the County tax is determined by its valuation. This year we shared 14.14% of the County Tax (last year it was 14.53%). W e are the 3rd highest taxed community of the 10 communF ties that make up Sagadahoc County.

RSU $1 - A 3.38% increase in the amount to be raised for the RSU #1 School Budget (from $3,009,914.00 to $3,111,741.00 for an increase of $101,827.00).

M unicipal - A 13.74% increase in the amount to be raised for the Municipal Budget (from $2,004,462.00 to $2,279,926.00 for an increase of $275,464.00). The largest portion of this increase ($195,000.00) w as to pay for the first principle and interest payments on the Parker Head Road Bond.

Surplus ' $820,000.00 ($780,000.00 last year) was appropriated from Surplus to reduce taxes. The total increase (County, RSU #1, and M unicipal) in the amount raised for 2017' 2018 was 7.01% (an increase of $379,861.00). Phippsburg’s State Revenue Sharing w as $36, 882.35.

Financial Expectations for FY 2019

FY 2019 looks like a less financially challenging year for us, as both the County Tax and Ed' ucation Tax obligations are seeing decreases, and the municipal Budget will not have as steep of an increase as it did last year.. The County and RSU #1 are just beginning their budget process so the following figures will undoubtedly change as they move forward.

County - The draft budget shows a decrease of $41,800.00 from last year’s tax of $1,223,742.00 to $1,181,942.00 (decrease of 3.42%).

R SU $ 1 ' The draft budget shows a decrease of $117,727.00 from last year’s tax of 3,111,741.00 to $2,994,014.00 (decrease of 3.78%).

M unicipal 'The Budget Committee and Selectmen are recommending passage for $2,339,118.00 which is an increase of $126,665.87 over last year’s $2,252,451.63 (5.62%). The three largest increases in the municipal appropriation will be (1) W inter Road maintenance (2) Capital construction of roads, and (3) Salary increases.

93 Result This year Phippsburg is looking at a decrease of $32,861.13 in the total tax obliga tion (County + RSU #1 + Municipal). W e will be taking $865,000.00 out of surplus to re' duce the taxes which will bring the decrease to $77,861.13, which is a total decrease of 1.35% over last year. This could result in a mil rate close to $9.13 (last year was $8.94) after add ing in the overlay (a buffer of approximately $100,00.00 to guard against unforeseen contin gencies).

Citizens have direct input for the Municipal budget by attending Town Meeting (May 15th & 16th this year) and for the RSU#I Educational budget by attending the Regional W ide Town M eeting to be held 6:30 p.m. on May 31st at the Bath Middle School which will be followed by a secret ballot referendum vote on June 15th at the Town Hall (polls from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). The only opportunity for input into the County Budget that citizens have is to attend the public hearings and let the County Budget Advisory Committee know your recommendations (our representative is Selectman Julia House).

W e always strive to keep the mil rate as low as possible but it is a constant balancing act and voters have the final say on the amounts raised and spent each year (with the exception of the County Budget which is not voted on). W e will probably not be within our LD1 limit this year and will need to vote on exceeding it by $204,783.

Goodwill Account

Eight years ago the Town established a “Goodwill” account funded by citizen donations. The account is used to assist families in need of heating fuel or other basic necessities (i.e. food) that they cannot afford. The funds are only used if there is a proven need and the ap plicants don’t meet the requirements for General Assistance. The fund is administered by the General Assistance Administrator and applicant information is kept strictly conliden tial.

In FY 2017 citizens donated $3,541.80 to this fund and we spent $4,477.65 mostly on heat' ing fuel, but also on housing, electric, and food. The balance remaining in this account as of July 1, 2017 w as $10,918.24. So far in 2018 we have had another $600.00 donated but have spent $1,170.64 leaving a balance of $11,347.60.

Donations can be made out to the “Town of Phippsburg” with “Goodwill Account” listed in the memo line and given to the Town Administrator.

Foreclosed/Tax Acquired Property Sales

W e are still making a dedicated effort to work with taxpayers who have outstanding taxes owed. W e do not want to see property owners lose their land or homes and we have had great results with some who have either paid their taxes up in full and received their prop' erty back from the Town or are making regular payments to catch up. W e thank those who are working with us and continue to make payments.

94 If your property is foreclosed on you no longer own it - the town does and it has the option to sell it. This would only be done in an extreme case where the property owner fails to work with the town on the payment of owed taxes. It is not fair to those folks who pay taxes to have their payments go up because others do no pay their taxes. Roads

At Town Meeting 2016 the Town voted to approve a 1.3 million dollar bond for the rebuild of deteriorated sections of Parker Head Road. In 2017 the work began, and we are looking at one more season of road work on Parker Head Road. The Road Committee has conducted site visits to a many roads in Town and has revised their 5 year plan. It is their consensus as well as ours that we need to continue raising funds towards major road construction. The Road Committee is also looking at discontinuing some smaller roads and will ask the Town in a straw poll vote at Town Meeting 2018 if they should research discontinuance on seven smaller ro ad s. Video Streaming for Meetings

The sound quality of our streamed meetings was improved this year. Phippsburg receives, converts and archives the live stream so that any recorded meeting can be watched for up to one year from your computer or mobile device. This has been widely used and has become very popular with local and seasonal taxpayers alike. Our tax payers can watch their govem- ment in action and keep up with issues that may affect them. The cost for this service is $2,400 per year and became part of the CATV Committee budget this year. Appreciation of Service

W e would like to recognize Everett Perkins for twelve years of dedicated service on the Board of Selectmen. In that tenure Everett saw Phippsburg through an extensive Comp re hensive Plan, a town-wide property revaluation, the forming of RSU1, a salary compensation study, cable television franchise negotiations, and the Town’s 200th anniversary; not to men tion, the sale of foreclosed tax-acquired property, many major facility upgrades (such as the mold remediation at Town Hall, the Transfer Station redesign and Acre Lot W harf expan sion) as well as the hiring of a new Town Administrator. The Town of Phippsburg owes him a debt of gratitude for all of his guidance and support throughout the years as a Select man and as a member of the School Board. Thank you for your commitment and kindness throughout the years.

95 JOHN G. MORSE IV

John is Phippsburg through and through. He was in the first graduating class at the then new Phipps burg Elemen' tary School. He is a lifelong resident, only taking time away to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Vermont and to serve in the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of Lt jg. After the Navy, John and Betsey moved back to Phippsburg and still live on Morse land just across the road from John’s boyhood home. They have two sons, Benjamin and Parker, and five granddaughters As a youngster, John probably could have been called a “typical kid,” roaming around the neighborhood with his friends. Baseball was a must (he’s still a baseball fan), swimming (actually took lessons at the saltwater pool at the former Sebasco Lodge), and it’s fair to say his big love was boats. He was allowed to have a boat at quite a young age and “has had one ever since” - and looks at all the rest. John learned early on about responsibility and community needs. His parents owned a local well'known lumber mill business and they were consistently active in various Town affairs. John joined the family business, and around 1971 was appointed to a town committee. That appointment started a life of astounding and continuous service and dedication to our Town of Phippsburg. We concede that the following is bound to be incomplete, but it is a most respectful and sincere attempt at trying to compile a record of John's many positions, projects, and committee appointments:

• Town Meeting Moderator ' 33 years, 1985'2017 • First Comprehensive Plan • First Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (John tookhis Boston Whaler d l aroundTown's • Planning Board 3 years shoreline)

• Selectman/Assessor ' 19764981 (includes lownwide revaluation andboat survey - in • Center Pond Fishway Committee his boat, John canvassed the whole shoreline taking photos of each boat for excise tax purposes) •T ri Town Alewife Committee - 10+ years

• Town Government Study Committee • Board of Appeals 1985 to present • Town Landing Committee • Town’s Representative at the Bath Area • Phippsburg Alewife Committee • Chamber of Commerce • Acre Lot Committee • Winnegance Alewife Committee • Board of Assessment Review - 12 years • Long Range Planning Participant •Town Administrator Search Committee • Charter Committee

John’s generosity and talents extend beyond Town government as well. He is an active member of the Phippsburg Congregational UCC and has served, for “years and years,” on many Boards at Midcoast Hospital.

WE THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN!

96 Also in farewell, we’d like to acknowledge and thank the following citizens who volunteered their time to serve on our Town Boards, Committees and Commissions over the past year as well as those who were employees or elected officials of the Town.

Citizen Position Christopher L. Mixon Budget Committee Linwood B. Stockwell E-911 Addressing Officer Judy A. Ventry Health Officer Meaghan K. Hennessey Popham State Park Manager Everett A. Perkins Selectman Ellen F. Wyman Harbor Commission David E. Power, Jr. Harbor Commission Jean H. Flink Cemetery Trustee Margaret E. Bradford Conservation Commission Robin L. Barton Election Clerk John M.Young Deputy Election Warden Faye E. Wells Public Safety Advisory Committee Gordon D. Nash Library Trustee Joanne M. Wells Recreation Commission

W elcome Aboard

We’d like to thank the following citizens who have recently volunteered their time to serve on our Town Boards, Committees and Commissions as well as our new employees and elected officials

Citizen Position Christopher L. Mixon Selectman, Gen’l Asst Fair Hearing Officer, Voter Registration Appeal Board Sean Vaillancourt Popham State Park Manager Susan B. Levene Budget Committee Leighton I. Rainey Health Officer Adele M. Suggs Admin Asst, Deputy Clerk Madelyn W ade Parking Enforcement Bette Totman Cemetery Trustee Sarah DeVan Conservation Commission Amber M. Jones Deputy Election Warden Buell H. Hemingway Harbor Commission Kenneth Hunt Harbor Commission Marilyn C. Solvay Historic Preservation Commission ChristopherJ. Gager Library Trustee John M. Young Midcoast Economic Dev, Shellfish Comm Chilloa A. Young Public Safety Advisory Committee Abby L. Doughty Recreation Commission Franklin E. Hunt Town Lands Management Committee

Respectfully submitted,

Julia M. House Gary R. Read Christopher L. Mixon Chair, Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen

97 Addressing Officer E 944 Report

Enhanced 9-1-1 Activity - The implementation of E 944 services for Phippsburg and other towns in Sagadahoc County has been in effect since April of 2001.

In calendar year 2017, the Sagadahoc County Communications Center answered numerous 9 4 4 calls from Phipps- burg residents. While some of those calls were considered accidental, most required an emergency response by one or more of the following; police, county sheriff, fire or ambulance.

Using E 9 4 4 - This is an emergency communications service only. When an actual emergency occurs, dial 9-1-1. 9-1-1 should be called only to:

Help save a life Report a fire Report a crime in progress

Tips from Sagadahoc County Dispatch: • If you dial 944 by mistake, don’t hang up! Stay on the line until the dispatcher answers. We’d rather know the call was made in error than not know if a real problem exists. • If you dial 9 4 4 from your cellular phone, your call will be answered by a Maine State Police dispatch center. Be sure to tell the dispatcher your physical location so your call can be transferred to the appropriate public safety am swering point. • Don’t be shy, and don’t delay. If it seems like an emergency, dial 944. We’re here to help you. Cordless phones don’t work when the electricity is out. Always have a conventional phone available to plug in dur ing power outages.

For NON-EMERGENCY fire and rescue business call 389- 2410 or for police business call 389- 2563 or 443-8201, Ext. 1 County Sheriff

Addressing Activity- One new private roads were established during calendar year 2017, bringing the total to 300 public and private roads. (The 1995 total was 234) Twenty-four new E-911 addresses were assigned; 13 were a result of the establishment of the new roads.

Signs - During 2017 our experience with missing or stolen road signs was typical of recent years, a few the result of vandalism and the rest likely victims of snowplows or large construction vehicles. Replacement of a typical road sign costs $45 plus related mounting hardware/post. If you know of anyone tampering with any type of road sign or observe a damaged or fallen sign, please notify the Town Hall or Police Department. Road name signs are not just for convenience in finding your way around; they are a very critical component of emergency response.

Numbering of buildings - Some buildings still are not numbered at all or not properly numbered. This could mean the difference between life and death for the persons requiring assistance. Please make sure that your property is numbered as follows:

• At least four inches high preferably of a reflective material for added safety during periods of reduced visibility. Displayed next to the entrance that would normally be used in an emergency. Also, displayed at the end of the driveway on a tree or a post that will be visible during any season of the year (if the building is not visible from the road).

If you happen to find one of our lost signs anywhere; if you could just drop it off by the back door of the Town Hall so that we may return it to its proper place it just may save a life and save the Town some of your tax dollars.

Respectfully submitted, Leighton Rainey Addressing Officer

98 Animal Control Officer’s Report

W hat a year. A year filled with reconnecting with some long time animal owners and many new ones. A large portion of my duties this past year have been in two main areas. The first being licensing of dogs, which has been getting better, however I still run into one primary misconception. That being when your dog gets a rabies immunization from a vet and you receive a tag, that is not a license tag. Those are purchased at the town office. The second issue and probably the m ost frustrating for dog owners and their neighbors are dogs at large. On this issue is one I feel we can address. The primary reason dogs get lose and run is because that is there nature not being constrained constantly. To this end I have proposed a dog park be constructed where dogs can safely run to their hearts content. I am in the process of reaching out to people in Phippsburg who can provide land, fencing, etc. to make this happen. If you would like to help out I would love to hear from you.

Yours Sincerely, Norman Turner Animal Control

Appeals Board Report

The Phippsburg Board of Appeals met on one occasion to consider an administrative appeal brought by an abutter to a current business that was granted an expansion by the Planning Board. This expansion was upheld by the Appeals Board.

Thomas Totman Respectfully submitted, Jo h n M o rse Proctor W ells David L. T ho mbs, Chair Roland Bisson Richard Murphy, Alternate

Assessment Review Board Report

The Assessm ent Review Board did not meet in 2017.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael W . Rice, Chair

99 Assessing Agent Report

Between April 1, 2016 and April 1, 2017 the value of property in Phippsburg decreased by $7,800,000 (1.19%) as calculated for State Valuation placement. The value decrease represents a slight aberration since the statistical trend exhibited in previous tax years has been a slow and steady percentage increase. The mill rate increased from 8.72 to 8.94.

Phippsburg land area consists of 17,253 acres including 12,500 taxable acres distributed among 2,137 parcels. Personal property is assessed under 94 accounts. The 2018 State Valuation at $647,150,000 places Phippsburg as the third most valuable of Sagadahoc’s ten communities.

Maine Revenue Services seventh annual audit of sales since the completion of the revaluation that took effect April 1,2010 was based on a 2 year combined study with the extended pool of 47 sales occurring betweenjanuary 2015 and December 2016. Thirty three sales were rural and four' teen were waterfront. The weighted average of those sales was 89% with an average deviation of 16 and the average ratio of assessed value divided by sales price remained stable at 96%. Parity between categories remained reasonable: rural at 95% average ratio and waterfront at 99% aver' age ratio. The average selling price of Phippsburg residential properties calculated as $399,968.

Pending the planned upgrade to the town’s server the tax cards on the town’s web site remain current as of April 1, 2016. Once the server replacement is complete the current tax cards will be loaded.

At the state level the Maine Legislature recently enacted Public Law 2017, Chapter 211 amending definitions for purposes of the Business Equipment Tax Exemption (BETE) program. Some items previously qualified for the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement (BETR) program may now be eligible only under BETE. To obtain additional information any business with ques tions may find answers at

It is the nature of the assessing function to be in constant evolution and taxpayers are encour aged to contact the Assessing Agent with questions. The town web site contains all property tax cards, along with tax maps, a link to aerial photos and other detailed information. Office counter books containing summary documents ease identification of recent neighborhood sales, contain the MRS annual audits and support review of abatement / supplemental tax warrant activity. The books are on the public shelves above the tax maps and all are welcome to stop by to review information.

The April 1,2018 tax commitment marks the sixteenth year Phippsburg has contracted W ilson Hennessey Appraisal to provide assessing services and our continued professional relationship is appreciated. Phippsburg taxpayers ask cordial and thought provoking questions making every day a new undertaking.

Respectfully submitted, Juanita C. W ilson Hennessey, IFA, CMA Contract Assessing Agent For the Town of Phippsburg Elected Assessors

100 Bates'Morse Mountain Conservation Area, 2017

People come to Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area (BM M CA) from all over the north' east. They come as single hikers, as friends and families, school groups, cam ps and clubs. Maine Audubon monitors endangered plovers, college professors teach ecology and held methods, re- searchers study the response of salt marshes to sea level rise, and kids run wild.

Nearly 18% of these outdoorspeople are newcomers to Morse M ountain— meaning that 82% are repeat visitors. The statistics suggest more people getting outdoors and hiking, but the higher percentage clearly suggests that once you come, you come again. All told, the numbers add up to a great deal of popularity.

Morse Mountain is appreciated by thousands of hikers each year, numbering nearly 23,000 during the 2017 gate'keeping season. But the popularity of M orse Mountain occasionally chak lenges the natural serenity offered by a w alk through the forest to Seawall Beach. On July 30th, two days after a glowing Face Book post about Morse Mountain w as widely shared, the park' ing lot was packed by 9:30 AM, and anything but serene. That morning, more than 117 cars had to be turned around and sent away. The abrupt uptick in visitation and pressure on the park' ing lot continued for days— leading to the construction of a Lurnaround for cars that are una' ble to park when the lot is full.

During the 2017 summer season, the parking lot w as packed on 68 occasions. The turn-around has proven to be a good solution to the unsafe congestion of cars, kids, and hikers overlapping at the gatehouse. For those now coming to Morse M ountain and finding the “Parking Lot Full” sign near the entrance to Morse Mountain Road, we request that you use the new turnaround, return to Route 216, and come back later. (Thank you for your understanding, and thanks to Curtis Doughty for construction of a perfect loop road when it was m ost needed.)

A large number of students came to BMMCA this year, too. Across primary and secondary grades, at least 845 students visited Morse Mountain. All of the Phippsburg Elementary School students were there in September, and students also came from Bath, Freeport, Lewiston, Port land and Pennsylvania. College students were from Bates, Colby, Bowdoin, Maine College of Art, and the University of Maine.

One Bates College project, for a conservation biology course, w as to develop a management plan for the stand of Hemlocks infested by Hemlock W ooly Adelgid (HW A). The stand is mostly on the south side of the mountain road, just past the causeway and bridge, and is al ready showing significant signs of decline. The trees will continue their die-off as there is no “cure” or preventive measure against the invasive insect. Hemlocks along the road will be taken down for safety reasons as needed. The infestation of the insect is a likely result of climate change impacts.

101 The causeway across the marsh is also flooding more frequently as sea levels rise. Please be aware that tides over 9.5 feet will flood the road. Smaller tides may also cause flooding if there is a sto rm su rge.

Those of us who work at Morse Mountain wish to thank all those who visit and appreciate the wildness that still lives there— and that pick up trash, value the quiet, and let the experience inform their lives. I also wish to thank my team at BMMCA: Don Bruce, Jim Joseph and Frank W ezner— and the support of the Town of Phippsburg and the Small Point community. At BMMCA, it takes a village!

Respectfully submitted, Laura Sewall, BMMCA Director

Bates'Morse Mountain— Photos submitted by Laura Sewall

102 Budget Committee Town Report 2017

The budget committee met several times from December 2017 to April 2018 to discuss and review the various department budgets. In general, the budget proposals were well crafted and presented to the Budget Committee in such a manner that few changes have been recommended. However, the fob lowing should be noted:

Road related costs will be higher in FY2018. Of the total increase in this year’s municipal budget (not including county or RSU), about 60% is road related. As mentioned in recent Budget Commit' tee reports, road maintenance had been underfunded for many years and we began funding at a more appropriate level. This effort continues with the FY2018 budget but the situation should begin im proving in coming budget years. This is the last year in funding a $75,000 per year bond payment. Beginning next year we will have only the Parker Head Road bond to deal with.

Further, the Road Committee has estimated costs associated with their 5-year plan with the $400,000 budgeted for capital projects expected to be the spending level for the next five years (adjusted for construction related inflation).

This winter season has been especially difficult. More so than last year which was described as se vere. While money was returned to Surplus from the W inter Roads account (about $19,000), this year we are running at a deficit expected to be approximately $20,000, leading to an increase of al most $40,000 in this year’s budget recommendation. This coupled with the Parker Head bond pay ments account for up to 98% figure mentioned above.

Other notable budget increases are to Police and Fire Capital. Last year the contributions to these accounts were reduced because of a number of stresses on the budget. This year we are recommend ing that they be funded at proper levels as well as setting aside funds for replacement of the trash compactor at the Recycling Center. In aggregate these add about $23,000 to the recommended budget.

If all these requests are approved, then we will see our property tax rate increase from 8.94 to 9.36 based on the increase in the municipal budget and ignoring impacts of the RSU and County. Early indications are that the RSU budget assignment to Phippsburg will be less than last year (due to fewer students from Phippsburg), suggesting that the mil rate will not be too different from last year.

The Budget Committee is aware that these increases are never welcome but there may be comfort knowing these additional funds are improving, securing, and maintaining our town’s infrastructure. There is some consolation in the lact that the debt service from the Parker Head bond will be dimin ishing from this point and that the Town’s other bond (about $75,000 per year) will be paid off in the com ing year.

Further, the budget committee recommends taking $865,000 out of surplus to cushion the spikes in the upcoming budget. This will leave the surplus balance within the range of recent years.

Finally, the budget committee would like to thank all the departments, the Selectmen and the town administrator for their timely and organized participation in the budget process.

Respectfully submitted, Ed Toom bs (chair)

103 Community Access Television Committee Report

W ith another year behind us, the CATV committee would like to thank all of the Phippsburg towns people for supporting us once again!

As like years prior we try to do our best in taping all the Selectman meetings, Planning board, Budget committee, Shellfish commission, Board of Appeals, Town meetings (special and regular), but we can always use help and we need more volunteers! If you ever feel that there’s a meeting that should be taped, just ask, and if one of us can make it, w e’ll be there!

W e had on our agenda last spring to actually take care of our biggest complaint, the sound in the meeting room at the Town Hall! And we got new microphones so you at home will not have to turn your volume up so high any more! Also we have live streaming now, in case your away but still want to watch any meetings we record, you can watch on any device!

There are only five camera operators, Leif Albertson, Thomas Totman, Chris Mixon, Thomas Read and myself and one station manager (Gary Morong) to make our station work. Gary fixes all the technical problems and runs all the programs we record, and others like cooking shows, nature programs, movies and other entertaining programs. He also sets up the bulletin board on Channel 3 which keeps us up to date on meeting dates and times, and emergency information, such as school closures, town hall, library, and transfer station closures.

So from all of us at CATV, thank you for your support and for watching, if you have any questions check out the Town’s website www.phippsburg.com

Respectfully Submitted, Ashley A . Thayer, Chair

Photo by Robin Wallace

104 PHIPPSBURG CEMETERY DISTRICT REPORT 2017

Over the past year, the Phippsburg Cemetery District has seen changes in personnel and improvements at Momingside Cemetery. Karl Smith, the Clerk for the District resigned due to schedule changes with his regular job and in seeking his replacement, we were lucky enough to find an able replacement in Gary Morong and Dot Kelly volunteered to be a temporary Clerk position, as needed.

Jean Flink resigned after more than 20 years on the Cemetery District Trustees. Tier dedication and su perior attention to detail as Secretary for many of those year helped the Committee immensely. Tier me ticulous notes have provided a solid history, which is so important to the ongoing work by the Commit tee. Jean will be honored with the Momingside Cemetery circle being dedicated to her in 2018 as the ‘Jean FI. Flink Circle.” Thank you, Jean and congratulations!

There is a specialized location in the Momingside Cemetery now for Cremains only. The cost for Cre- mains burial in this location has been set at $150 for residents, and $300 for nonresidents. Memorial stones placed in this section can only be flat stones measuring 2 Vi X 3’ 10”. The Trustees reinforced the policy that only one set of cremains can be buried over a vault burial, and the Cemetery Clerk has to be notified in advance of placement, so that there is an accurate record for the District.

There has been ongoing repair work at Momingside Cemetery by the Volunteers of America, with guid ance from Superintendent Everett Perkins and assistance provided by Carl Fleck from the Sheriff’s De partment. The volunteers have helped to clear headstones, transport the debris out of the cemetery, and in general clean the area. The cemetery gates going into Momingside need repair, and that is on our project list for the coming year. A signature double oak tree in Reed cemetery was in danger of split ting, and was cabled at minimum cost, saving its beauty for many years to come. A very large, danger ous and very rotted dead birch tree was also removed from Momingside Cemetery at minimum cost. Both issues were identified by Superintendent Perkins.

W e owe many thanks to our Superintendent, Everett Perkins, who truly cares for the cemeteries for which the Cemetery District is responsible. Everett’s oversight of the grounds, volunteerism and com mitment to the Cemetery District is commendable, and we are truly grateful.

The Cemetery District is awaiting final notification from the IRS as to our application for nonprofit sta tus. Unfortunately, we are again in the position of having to request financial support from the Town, since the sales of plots is insufficient at this time to meet the minimal needs of the District. W e truly regret having to ask, but are in hopes that the financial changes we are making will render that support unnecessary in future years.

W e’d like to express our profound thanks to all of the volunteers who help us to maintain our cemeter ies. W e invite you to visit the cemeteries - there is so much history of our area there!

Respectfully submitted,

Chilloa Young, Chair (2018) Richard Wenzel (2020) Marcia Beach (2021) Marcia Beach (2022) Torana Pierce (2019) Gary Morong, Clerk Everett Perkins, Superintendent

105 Center Pond Fishway The 2017 alewife season was our most productive season yet. We counted 44,947 fish that were able to make it into Center pond to spawn. That’s over double our previous largest count of 19,040 in 2014. W e tagged 1000 fish with tags specific to Center pond and plan to tag another 1000 this spring. We also scale sampled and measured 100 more fish for aging by DMR.

We’re still making forward progress with fundraising. We’re a small group putting in a lot of effort to slowly raise funding through sales of hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and pins, along with bottle collections, private donations, grants and the residents of Phippsburg, who have voted to help fund the Center pond project each year we’ve asked. Thank you!

W e applied and received a $5000.00 grant from the Libra Foundation. We will be applying for an out door heritage fund grant this year also.

W e had a couple Phippsburg elementary students help tag, scale sample and measure with us one Sat urday morning. We plan to have students help again this spring. We’re excited to include the next generation in our efforts to restore a healthy alewife return for years to come.

As always we welcome folks to meetings and to the Fishway to see what’s happening with the project. Spring 2018 will be our 7th consecutive year of data collection. Here are the counts so far: 2012 = 8,540 2013 = 12,785 2014 = 19,040 2015 = 6,436 2016 = 10,854 2017 = 44,947

Respectfully submitted, Troy Wallace, Chair Center Pond River Herring Committee

Photos submitted by Troy Wallace

106 TOWN CLERK’S REPORT

Births - 20 Reported/Deaths - 19 Reported Copies of Birth and Death Certificates may be issued for a fee of $15.00 (subsequent copies $6.00 each per order). All certificates are issued on watermarked State of Maine certificates and certified w ith the required Phippsburg seal. Proof of direct and legitimate interest m ust be presented as well as identification in order to issue any certified copy of an open record.

Marriage Licenses- 28 Issue Couples planning on being married should contact the Clerk’s Office to obtain an Intentions of Marriage form and or go online to the Town’s W eb site (www.phippsburg.com ) where a form and instructions are also available. A marriage license is valid for 90 days from issue and costs $ 4 0 .0 0 .

Dog Licenses (547 including 3 Kennels) Dear Dog Owners: It is the law and the responsibility of any and all dog owners to license their pet (s) that are six (6) months of age or more on an annual basis. Pets can be registered on or after October 15th of the year and have until January 31st of every year before a fine of $25.00 per pet is added to the registration. The Law for veterinarians fromThe Maine Department of Ani' mal W elfare does require each canine vaccination to be reported to their office and they then send a report to each municipality to verify pet registration. Cost per dog for registration: Male/Female $11.00 Neutered/Spayed $6.00. Send a stamped, self--addressed envelope with proof of spay or neuter and payment made out to the Town of Phippsburg and we will mail you tags right back to you. W e also have a drop off box located by the town hall front door en tran ce. Please remember vaccinating your pets can sa ve their lives.

W e would like to recognize and thank all those citizens who took lime out of their busy lives to serve as your warden and election officials for 2017 State and Municipal Elections. The success of our elections relies upon the dedication and work of our election workers.

LTpcoming elections currently scheduled for 2018: M ay 14lk Phippsburg’s M unicipal Elections, June 12th RSLT #1 Budget Approval Elections and State of Maine Primary Election, November 6lh State of Maine General Election.

Respectfully submitted Lisa M. W allace, Town Clerk

107 Code Enforcement Officers Report for the Year 2017

2017 was a busy year in Phipps burg with a normal building cycle. Also the number of potential property owners seeking information regarding our ordinances and the existing conditions on prop' erties for sale has increased with buyers wanting to be better informed before purchasing properties within the Shoreland Zone.

The Following Permits W ere Issued For 2017:

Building Permits

Decks, Garages & Sheds 45 $ 515,418.00 Additions & Renovations 33 $1,683,766.00 Single Family Homes & Duplexes 15 $4,099,699.00 Mobile Homes 03 $ 28,100.00 Camping Permits 02 $ 100.00

Total Building Permits 119 $6,466,583.00

Plumbing Permits

Internal 22 $ 1,850.00 E xtern al 21 $ 4 ,430.00

Total Plumbing Permits 43 $ 6,280.00

Remember any building or renovation project that has a value of material and labor of $1000.00 or more requires a permit.

Reminder tree cutting in the Shoreland Zone is very restrictive if you intend to clear or thin you need to receive a permit first and the topping of trees is not allowed per ordinance.

Please just give me a call or send an email to find out if a permit is needed or not.

Respectfully Submitted, Leighton Rainey Code Enforcement Officer

108 Conservation Commission

M ission Statement: To preserve, protect and best utilize the town’s natural resources and rural character. Our focus is the quality of the air and water, open spaces for community recreation, animal and plant habitat /diversity, shoreline protection and green sources of energy. This m is' sion involves education, advocacy, and collaborative action that reflect our townspeople’s view.

The Phippsburg Conservation Commission is grateful for the ongoing efforts and collaboration with other Phippsburg Town Committees, the Phippsburg Land Trust, Bates Morse Mountain and Coastal Center, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Bowdoin College, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT), neighboring Conservation Commissions and as we try to accomplish our m ission .

Highlights of the year:

VERNAL POOL EDUCATION (led by Ellen W inchester) This is the 11th annual vernal pool ecology studies and field trips w ith Mrs. Snell’s 5th graders. M arsh migration grant money allowed the CC to purchase 7 student digital microscopes and two digital compound microscopes. Instruction was provided to PES teachers on how to inte grate digital microscope experiments into classroom science study. Students investigated the results from their vernal pool scavenger hunts using the digital microscopes.

COMMUNITY GARDENS (led by Ellen W inchester) The CC has begun to pursue the possible creation of a Phippsburg Community Garden Pilot project under way at PES raised beds with three volunteer families. A number of town/land trust/privately owned sites throughout town are being evaluated for use as an official town Garden. The generosity of the land owners is inspiring. W e invite any interested residents to contact us if they are interested in participating with a raised bed for their family or to share gardening plots w ith others.

PLASTIC BAG/FILM COLLECTION The plastic bag/film collection bins at the transfer station and town hall have had their signs refreshed to better describe the type of plastic that is acceptable to Shaw’s for recycling. Pi as tics that crinkle are too heavy duty to qualify. Shaw’s sends our soft films to be recycled which allows Phippsburg to recycle plastic grocery bags and other plastic wrap. So for those times when using a reusable bag for your groceries just doesn’t work, recycling extra grocery bags in the bins at the transfer station and town hall keeps the bags out of the w aste stream.

COMPOSTING After a successful pilot program started three years ago, the composting of leaves and grass clippings at the Transfer Station has been expanded and relocated to behind the bottle recycling hut. Com post produced last summer was a big hit with townspeople helping themselves to up to two garbage cans full of “black gold” per visit. Help us with you donations of leaves, grass clippings and pine needles.

109 POPHAM PILING APPEAL After the CC, the Historic Preservation Commission and many residents submitted comments opposing the removal of the iconic, historic Popham Steamship Pilings, the Town with assistance from the CC appealed the permit that the DEP issued allowing the pilings to be removed. The appeal hearing showed the pilings are not a navigational hazard, nor an erosion hazard, and called into question whether the applicant has the required right, title and interest to sub' mit an application for their removal. Although the Chairman of the BEP did not vote for the resolution, the permit w as upheld. Hopefully the pilings will be allowed, as the CC stated in its comments, to just fade away.

TOWN TRAILS The Phippsburg Land Trust, the Nature Conservancy, Bates Morse Mountain, the State Park and many residents and volunteers continue to keep our many trails marked, cleared and clean.

INVASIVE PLANTS AND CRITTERS Browntail Moth. Our winter has hopefully been cold enough to freeze the early stage of the Browntail M oth development. The nests, high atop Oaks and in fruit trees are visible through' out town. Removing the nests before the warm weather and putting them in soapy water to kill the caterpillars will help reduce the number of caterpillars, whose hairs can cause signifL cant allergic reactions. Purple Loosestrife and Japanese Knotweed (Bamboo). Much of our town’s Loosestrife has been eradicated, but not all of it. If you know if some outbreaks in town, please contact the CC. Knotweed is harder to quell as it is much more prevalent and aggressive. M ethods for eradica- tion can be found on the internet or from the Bath arborist.

WATER TESTING ON THE KENNEBEC This w as the fourth year of water testing in Phippsburg on the Kennebec, where 10 sites from W innegance to Popham are tested every two weeks on Tuesdays from May through October. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust leads the program and water testing volunteers meet at town hall, get their test kits, go to the assigned sites, take measurements and then meet back at town hall to perform the salinity and total dissolved oxygen tests on the water samples. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer water tester please let us know.

Photo submitted by Dot Kelly

110 EMA Directors Report 2017

Each year I write a note discussing the Emergency Management Agency role in Phippsburg and beyond. This year I am going to repeat the message of CodeRED once more. You can help Emergency Personal by utilizing an emergency notification system called CodeRED an Emergency W arning Notification System that is currently in use in Sagadahoc County. It is a telephone communication service system that allows Sagadahoc County personnel to telephone, text message, TTY, and email all or affected areas of the County in case of an emergency situation.

The System can notify residents of impending dangers from weather or other situations, while at the same time residents can receive messages that may allow them to assist emergency personal; such as receiving a notification pertaining to a m issing child or person in the neighborhood. By getting the word out rapidly with this system it is a very valuable tool in emergencies. It has proven it works very well and has been utilized in Phippsburg. W ith more people enrolling to receive calls it can only make the system even more efficient.

Standard landline telephones are automatically included in the alerts providing they are not an unlisted number. To add a cell phone or another number to the system please visit:

http://sagcounty. com/ departments/ema/ emergency-notification/ OR https://www.facebook.com/SagadahocCountyEMA There is no cost to register additional methods of contact with Sagadahoc County.

Financial Investment Committee Report

M arket conditions continue to be good for investors in general, and for the Town’s investment portfolio in particular. The investment fund managed by H.M. Payson and Company has grown from approximately $430,000 in August, 2015 to about $516,000 on December 31,20167

In accordance with the Town’s investment policy, the Investment Committee recommends that a distribution be taken from the Investment Fund in the amount of $16,000 to defray the Town’s portion of retirement costs for the fiscal year beginning in July, 2018.

This distribution is about 3% of the fund total and, in the view of the Investment Committee, represents a suitable level of distribution that both helps reduce the retirement account expense while allowing for additional fund growth.

Respectfully submitted, Douglas C. Bates, Chairman

111 Fire Chief’s Report

It has been a very busy year for the department on calls of all kinds from structure fires to community service and as always, we will be there for you in your time of need. It was a pretty rough year in the weather department with multiple storms and power losses for everyone throughout the year. Please if you have a generator run it outside and to always consult an electrician for the proper and safe connection to your home. In the event of an extended outage we open up the firehouse as a shelter for you to warm, charge your devices, shower and to get water. We purchased a new ambulance this past year to replace the older one that we had. The total cost of the ambulance was $180,000 but with in-kind donations and help from the McLanathan Trust the towns share was $75,000. On another note we in need of EMS members for the ambulance if you are interested please feel free to contact myself or any other member to see what you have to do to become a member and if it is right for you. Also, if you are interested in helping the department as a member in any capacity please contact myself or any member for more information. We are still having problems with homes not properly marked with your street number on your driveway or house visible from the main road that you live on and make sure it can be read from either direction. Please have your house well marked so the emergency personal can get to your home as quickly as possible. W e will continue to do our family projects. The annual fireman’s field day and road race, the W ater’s Edge waiter’s night and the annual town cleanup day plus much more. I feel these events help to bring the town together to meet your neighbors and see some old friends. At the same time help out your community. Please join us in these events and have some fun. The Fire auxiliary has been busy all year with the craft fairs and fund raiser for the department. The proceeds help pay for some of the much-needed equipment for the fireman and department and reduce the tax burden on the town. I would like to thank them for all the hard work they do for the department. So, if you have a chance go to the lairs and see what they have for wares you might just go home with a few items you need. Thank you again for all your support you give to the department though out the year. And stay safe and healthy.

Chief rem inders • Be sure to mark you house or driveway with your proper house number and make it visible from the road coming from either direction • Have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors on each level of your home. • Keep your walkway and driveway clear to make easy access to your home if needed. • Also, don’t hesitate to call 911 it is better to be safe than sorry.

Fire Calls for 2017 Storm s 10 Woods/ Brush 8 Alarm s 6 M utual aid 5 Vehicle fires 0 Chimney fires 1 Search and Rescue 5 Public service 3 Structure 3 Vehicle accidents 11 Appliance 0 Spill/ Teaks/CO 7 Other 3 Total calls 62

Andrew Hart Phippsburg Fire Chief

112 Harbor Commission Report

On the water, 2017 was another relatively quiet year for the Harbor Commission. In the fall we began having meetings to update the Town Harbor Ordinance. We wanted to clarify and update some of the language, change the fee structure, and update some sections to better protect the Town from unwanted houseboats or other crea tive floating structures. These are causing problems in other municipalities. Once we were in the process we de cided it made more sense to do a rewrite of the ordinance rather than add a long list of amendments. We put a lot of hard work into the changes we are asking the Town to vote on. They were reviewed by and received high mer its from the town attorney and a harbor ordinance specialist with the Army Corps of Engineers. We had a public information session and a public hearing and the consensus was the proposed changes are good forward planning for the Town. The committee feels the same way.

Cooperation continues between the Harbor Commission and the Fire Department, as they continue to train with the town boat and provide winter boat storage in the building adjacent to the fire department.

Also, there continues to be a vacancy on the Harbor Commission. If anyone is interested in filling the position, please let me know or pick up an application at Town Hall.

We ask that everyone please register their moorings and have their mooring number clearly written on the moor' ing ball, it makes work much easier and safer for the Harbor Master.

Respectfully submitted, Ethan DeBery, Chair

Harbor Master’s Report

It was a pleasure to serve the citizens of Phippsburg as your Harbor Master in 2017. I received 157 phone calls. I made 12 site visits for floats along with 2 for aquaculture lease. I assisted Phippsburg Fire Department 5 times. The Blessing of the Fleet had a great turn out.

Please obey the no wake zones. In the Town of Phippsburg you are responsible for the wake and damage your boat creates. I attended 45 hours of training this year. Phippsburg had a safe year on the water.

Please if you are on the water, wear your PFD (Personal Floatation Device).

If you have any questions or complaints please call me at: Cell 504-1523 or Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Dept, dis patcher at 443-8201.

Respectfully submitted, Doug Alexander Harbor Master

Health Officer’s Report

I responded to one call in regards to an accumulation of household rubbish on the Small Point Road and have meet with the home owners. I am working with the owners to get this issue resolved as soon as possible. I am also working on a similar issue at a property that is uninhabited/abandoned and am working to locate the owner and address this issue as well. I have also requested that a dangerous building be taken care of and the owner did so promptly.

Respectfully submitted, Leighton I Rainey Local Health Officer

113 Phippsburg Historic Preservation Commission

The commission reviewed five demolition permit applications in 2017 including an early 19th century cape in Parker Head Village, a mid-TP1*1 century Italianate house in Winnegance, and a bam and ell in Small Point. Information about these properties and most structures built before 1950 is included in the Reconnaissance Architectural Survey located at the town hall, and is available for review by appointment with a commission member. W e also continued to support legal efforts to prevent the proposed removal of the Eastern Steamship Pier pilings at Popham

Through the generosity of many, more than $5,000 was raised toward the Murphy House project. Anna Varian hosted us for a very successful Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at Anna’s W ater’s Edge and many individuals and businesses donated a wonderful selection of auction items. W e raffled a beautiful Christmas quilt made by Kathy Perkins. Donations from individuals and the Popham Circle have also brought us closer to completing this exciting project. Thank you to all who have given their time, mon ey and enthusiasm For more information about how you can help, or to add your support contact Mer ry Chapin at [email protected] And watch for upcoming events this summer!

W e are continuing to refine language for an historic preservation ordinance for review by the town. An ordinance was proposed as part of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan.

Once again we would like to express our thanks to all the townspeople who graciously agreed to be photographed for the latest edition of Faces of Phippsburg, and especially to Dan Dowd for his creative eye, persistence and good humor, and Christine Olmsted of Before & After Photo for contributing her time and expertise to the project. More than 425 people have been pictured in the eleven years we have produced the calendar!

The commission continues to provide a variety of resources for the Totman Library. The latest editions o f Old House Journal and Preservation magazine are available, as well as books about architectural styles and details, paint finishes, interior styles, traditional construction techniques, woodworking and architectural salvage. We welcome suggestions for additional publications and resources.

Commission activities are supported through donations and sales of Faces of Phippsburg and the CD The Phippsburg Song Book: 17 Songs by Albert “Uncle Bert” Baily and Dick Kelly. The commission is composed of volunteers appointed by the Selectmen. We are very grateful to Tom Hinkle, an experienced restoration contractor and long-time member of the community, who provides us with thoughtful and expert advice. In 2017 Tom was presented with a Preservation Award from Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc. for his restoration of the Fletcher house in Small Point. Congratulations Tom! We encourage anyone interested to attend and participate in our meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month at 3:00 PM at the Town Hall.

Respectfully submitted,

Helen Richmond Webb, co-chair Jean Scott, co-chair Merry Chapin Charlotte Moore Judy Mullins Marilyn Solvay Richard Spear

114 Phippsburg Historical Society 2016-2017

The board has been focused on the important task of serious renovations to the museum for several years now. There is so much to be done to make it a better site for the long 'term conservation of our historic items. On the docket for the coming year: - Basement sealing to better manage moisture/humidity - Conservation of important artifacts and restoration of paintings and maps (as was Inventoried this past winter)

Other recent developments include: The stained glass panel from St Mary’s church in Bath was gifted back to the All Saints Parish in Brunswick to be put in their new building.

Anda Bijhouwer’s big harness loom, on loan from the Bijhouwer family, has been accepted by the Maine State Museum. It will have a prominent display venue and much greater exposure to the public.

Dr. Gordon and Charlotte Moore donated an Alton W allace boat to be a significant part of the planned Phippsburg fisherman’s exhibit. It is currently in storage as we continue to work towards this important expansion of the museum.

Our web site and Facebook page have been updated with Margaret W ebb as administrator, with assistance of ffelen W ebb. The board truly appreciates this important work.

W e would like to thank our dedicated docents for all their hours of hard work this past summer. W ith great energy and good hearts, they helped us to expand our hours of operation— 10-2 Mon.' Sat, from late June to mid'October.

The 2017 annual meeting featured a presentation on the Spirit Pond Rune Stone. It was very well attended, and most interesting.

All this activity would not be possible without gifts from our members and friends. Once again we are asking you to consider a gift to the Phippsburg Flistorical Society so that w e may continue tO' wards our continuing goals of preservation. The Phippsburg Flistorical Society is a 501c(3) organi' zatio n

ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting w ill be on August 21,2018 at the Sportsman’s Club. The presentation w ill be an opportunity to share memories about life in Phippsburg.

VOLUNTEERT APPEAL W ILL YOU HELP? Phippsburg Historical Society is looking for volunteers! Summer volunteers are needed for mam ning the museum. W e open from the last week in June through September, Mondays to Fridays 2' 4 pm . We would like very much to expand these hours. With the help of new volunteers, perhaps we could achieve this goal. Please consider volunteering your time to the museum.

115 Contact Judy Mullins 207-389- 2401 P.O. 65, Phippsburg, Me 04562 or Phippsburg Historical Society P.O. Box 21 Phippsburg Maine 04562

MEMBERSHIP APPEAL Membership is vital to reaching our goals. If you are not a member we invite you to join PHS. This would go a long way towards supporting the museum with its basic operating budget and attaining our goal for better preservation of all the wonderful objects and documents now in the muse um. For those interested in becoming members, please contact the historical Society at the above ad dress and request a membership form There are numerous levels of membership available.

PHS HISTORY The process of organizing and creating the Phippsburg Historical Society began in December 1960, soon after it came to the Town’s attention that a formal historical association was needed. W ith the initiative of the Board of Selectmen, individuals from each section of tow n w ere contacted and a historical committee was formed. In early 1961 technicalities involved in creating such a corpora tion were discussed and a Board of Directors was established. On March 20,1961, the Society held is first general meeting where membership was open to the public for the first time. Reaching out to the community, the first historical pamphlet was written and distributed. Soon after, several hundred visitors were drawn to an exhibit of historical Phippsburg material, held at the Popham Beach Library.

By the end of the Phippsburg Historical Society’s first year, there were ninety-seven steady mem bers. In 1962, as a result of the vote of the townspeople at the annual March Town Meeting, the one-room Phippsburg Center Schoolhouse and land was given to the Society to develop a museum and permanent headquarters. The building opened as a museum in 1964. A wing was added to the east side of the building in 1992 and the newest addition was added to the north side in 2007.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jessie Sutfin, President Merry Chapin, Vice President Judy Mullin, Secretary Janice W right, Correspondence Secretary Anna Dienhart, Treasurer Roland Bisson, Board Member Lawson Beals, Board Member Lynda R Wyman, Board Member Missy York, Board Member

116 Phippsburg Land Trust 2017

April 13,2018

Thank you to all of you who helped the Phippsburg Land Trust acquire the Morse River M arsh and McDonald M arsh preserves in 2017. These are beautiful small preserves that pro vide crucial connectors to other preserved lands, and we are proud to have protected them with your help.

The Morse River M arsh Preserve abuts the western headwaters of the Morse River, and pro tects a deer wintering area. Trails here connect to the Town Forest and the Ridgewell Pre serve. The McDonald M arsh protects the forest wetlands that provide significant freshwater flow into Spirit Pond, helping to ensure Spirit Pond stays healthy for birds, fish, and shellfish.

Thank you also to Lynn Kay, Ronnie Kamphausen, and, m ost recently, Dot Kelly, who have been deeply involved with the Phippsburg Elementary School on behalf of the Land Trust. The Land Trust has been able to help the Phippsburg Elementary School implement a strong sci ence and ecology curriculum, and develop an outdoor classroom at the school that is beloved by children and teachers. The best part, of course, is sharing Phippsburg’s great outdoors with our children... including field trips to our preserves, and to other Phippsburg outdoor spots. One of the m ost interesting field trips, held with the help of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Dean Doyle of the Phippsburg Shellfish Commission, shows students how to dig clams - and how to help new baby clams grow to replace the ones we harvest.

Each year, the Phippsburg Land Trust makes a payment in lieu of taxes (often called, in short hand, a PILOT), representing the amount we would have paid in taxes for our tax-exempt land as undeveloped “open space” land. W e also set aside an additional amount for use by the town for other environmental or conservation related purposes. In 2017, we made a PILOT of $1,358.00.

W e have begun to call these set aside funds the “Bob Cummings Conservation Fund,” in memory of one of the Phippsburg Land Trust’s founders who passed away in 2016, and we hope to have guidelines available soon for town organizations or individuals who are seeking support for an environmental project. W e welcome any input you may have about how the Town and Land Trust may best use these funds.

117 The Phippsburg Land Trust is a volunteer organization, and we manage nearly 1,000 acres of land and at least 20 miles of trails. W e cannot do this successfully without your help! W e rely on volunteers to care for our trails, to clear brush and fallen trees, and to carry out litter. Many of you already care for the preserves in your neighborhood - residents of W est Point, Cox’s Head and Fiddler’s Reach are especially active volunteers, and we thank you. Please join us this year for one of our trail w ork events, if you can. W hile you are enjoying a w alk at one of our preserve, consider carrying out a little bit more than you carried in, and pick up some trash if you see something that doesn’t belong in the woods. Let us know if you see a problem on a trail that should be addressed. And, if you are especially passionate about a particular trail or a particular preserve, consider becoming a Land Trust volunteer steward for that place. It’s an important way to ensure these wild special Phippsburg places will be there for many generations to come.

If you have any questions about the Land Trust, please contact a Land Trust director. This year, our directors are: Gloria Barnes, Art Charles, Brenda Cummings, Linda Doughty, Dan Dowd, Roger Herrigel, Elna Joseph-Bijhouwer, Lynn Kay, Dot Kelly, Barbara Knuckles, Bob Kohler, Ray Nowak, Tim Richter, and Mickey Varian.

Respectfully submitted, Brenda Cummings, President

Photo submitted by Brenda Cummings

118 Report from The Nature Conservancy to the Town of Phippsburg 2017 Activities at The Basin Preserve

In 2017, the Conservancy continued to work on the wetland restoration at the site of the old gravel pit on Devil’s Highway. In April, volunteers helped us collect and plant over 200 cuttings of willow and red osier dogwood. In July, students participating in the Conservancy’s Leadership for Environmental Ac- tion Program (LEAF) helped monitor survival rate of the cuttings as well as germination of acorns planted in the fall of 2016. We had over 90% survival rate of the cuttings and several hundred seedling oak trees on the restoration site. The LEAF crew also helped us resample 25 forest plots established in 2007. These long term monitoring plots are part of a state-wide system of plots across Maine on Conservancy and state lands. The data is used to track changes on forest species composition and structure over time. Staff continued to work on invasive species control, particularly near the trailhead to Denny Reed. We are targeting oriental bittersweet, bush honeysuckle, and Japanese barberry. In 2018, we will begin con trol of Japanese knotweed off the Hatch Road. All trails were checked in the spring and cleared of blowdowns. A section of bog bridging at near the beginning of the Denny Reed trail was repaired. The last section of the chestnut orchard was planted by volunteers from the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation was planted in May. In oculation of chestnut blight will begin this spring in the oldest trees. Dumping remains an issue, partic ularly in the area near the County Carwash on Decker Hill Road. Staff and volunteers are doing a good job of keeping up with the dumping and we appreciate the help of the staff at the transfer station in disposing of the material illegally dumped. The Conservancy worked with the Phippsburg Shellfish Committee to get a Limited Purpose Aquacul ture permit to install a non-commercial experimental oyster bed just off Denny Reed Point in the Basin. Working at low tide, over 120 concrete oyster tiles’ were installed on the bottom of the LPA, as well as over 100 plastic mesh oyster bags filled with shell hash. Half of the tiles and bags were seeded with oys ter larvae and then placed in the LPA to grow. The other half of the tiles and bags were put out as an experiment to see if we could get natural oyster set. None of the unseeded tiles or bags had oyster set at the end of the summer, but our seeded bags and tiles had live oysters growing on them It was interest ing to note that just placing the substrate on the bottom seemed to have a positive effect on habitat, many small fish, shrimp and even small lobsters were observed in our LPA using the new area similar to a mini-reef. Once the water warms up, we will monitor our site to see if the oysters survived the winter. We plan on continuing work on the site for at least another year to keep experimenting. The work was done in conjunction with our partners Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, University of New England Ma rine Science Program, and the Maine DEP Marine Program - as well as the Shellfish Committee. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sferra, Director of Stewardship and Ecological Management The Nature Conservancy

Photos submitted by Nancy Sferra

119 ALBERT F. TOTMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT 2017

It w as another busy year for the Albert F. Totman Public Library in 2017, with continual additions to the library collection, community educational and activity programs and ongoing maintenance and physical improvements to the Library.

Nearly 11,000 patrons visited the Library through the year to check out books, DVDs, magazines and audio books or to use the computer room. Library Director Michele Morong makes sure there’s always something new in the Library collection, and with interlibrary loans, the library has access to other Libraries collections in Maine as well as other states throughout the country to provide Patrons with an endless supply of items. The library also offers eBooks and downloadable audio-books through Maine Infonet via Cloud Library.

The Library also continued to host a variety of programs, including book discussion groups, educational and local history presentations, genealogy meetings, and sewing sessions. There were story hours for preschoolers, and the Library’s annual used book sale in July w as a big success. In December, 50 people attended a festive Christmas tree lighting on the Library lawn, with refreshments and holiday songs. W e hope to make the lighting an annual event.

As it has for 19 years, the Library held the annual Senior Citizen’s Health and Information Fair in September at the Phippsburg Fire Station. The event w as particularly welkattended in 2017 with 114 people getting flu shots, 43 people receiving health screenings (blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings) and many more receiving educational information from the 14 ex hibitors. Hundreds of dollars in door prizes were distributed to 18 lucky attendees and there w as traditional haddock chowder for all.

Among capital improvements in 2017, the Library building exterior got a fresh coat of paint. Also, Library Trustees have been getting bids to refinish the Library floor, a project expected to begin in early 2018.

In short, the Albert F. Totman Public Library continues to embody the Phippsburg community spirit in a big way. The Library is staffed by volunteers six days a week and we are always looking for folks who w ant to help. In particular, the Library currently needs one or more volunteers with green thumbs to maintain the Library gardens. Volunteering with the Library is a good way to pitch in while having some fun. Contact the Library if you are interested and fill out an application.

If you are not a regular Library patron now, why not swing by the Library at 28 Parker Head Road to find out what you are missing.

See you at the Library!

Respectfully submitted, Gary Morong, Chairman Albert F. Totman Public Library

120 Albert F. T otman Library Association Cash Flow Statement for the year ended June 30, 2017

Inflows Book Sales $ 1,706.29

Copier, Printer and Fax Fees $ 531.88 Donations $ 10,967.91 Fines $ 838.57 Interest Income $ 17.66 New Library Cards $ 75.00 Town Funds $ 33,000.00 $ 47,137.31

Outflows Books and DVDs $ 14,202.77 Equipment $ (39.63) Inter-library Delivery Service $ 600.00 Library Supplies $ 3,042.54 Other Expenses $ 1,643.90 Postage $ 218.26 Programs $ 1,247.87

Technology and Supplies $ 1,390.00 Upkeep and Repairs $ 5,299.09 Utilities Electric $ 2,955.27 Fuel $ 881.33 Garbage and Recycling $ 130.00 Internet $ 100.00 Telephone $ 1,304.69 Water and Water Softener $ 793.59______Total Utilities $ 6,164.88

T otal Expenses $ 33,769.68

Excess of Inflows over Outflows $ 13,367.63

Bank and Certificate of Deposit Balances Total Bank and CD balances July 1, 2016 $ 22,118.62 Total Bank And CD Balances June 30, 2017 $ 35,486.25 Increase in Balances equals Excess of Inflows over $ 13,367.63 Outflows above

121 FRIENDS OF THE TOTM AN LIBRARY REPORT

The Friends are a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing enrichment, advo cacy and support to the library community. They strive to increase public awareness of the Li brary and stimulate use of the Library’s resources and services. They support efforts to expand library programs and facilities, which will enrich the lives of all Phippsburg residents.

In November of 2017, the Friends Board made the decision to put the organization on hiatus for 2018. W e had four (4) Board positions that had been held for many years by the same members. They have generously continued to serve when we have had no one step forward to fill the va cancies. They have made the decision that it w as time to step down and give other volunteers the opportunity to serve.

Unfortunately as of this date we still have not had Board volunteers come forward. Therefore the Friends organization will remain on hiatus until such time as a full Board membership can be established. W e will continue maintain the 501c3 status as long as there are enough monies remaining in the treasury.

I would like to appeal to the citizens of Phippsburg to consider volunteering for these posi tion s.

WON’T YOU JOIN US? W e are greatly in need of folks to fill open Board positions. Please contact Judy Mullins at 389-2401 if you can participate.

Friends of the Library Membership: Membership type: Annual Dues: F rien d $10 Family/Sponsor $15 Patron/Business $25

Respectfully Submitted: Judy M-Mullins FOL President, 2013-2018

Photo submitted by Charline Wyman

122 M cLanathan- Phipps burg Fire and Rescue Fund, Inc. Report

The Fund began the year 20167with a fund balance of $1,312,926. Distributions in fulfillment of the Funds stated mission totaled $65,038. The Fund’s financial report for the year ended December 31, 2017 is shown below.

Respectfully submitted,

Andy Andrews Board Member

Fund Balance at Beginning of Year -12/31/2016: $1,269,292 Revenue: Interest & Dividends on Investments $28,838 Increase in Value of Investments $163,276 O ther $990 $193,104 Expenses and Distributions: Investment Management Fee $10,938 Insurance $779 Tax Preparation Service $2,250 Incom e T a x $613 Foreign Tax W ithheld $380 Distributions and Scholarships $65,038 $79,998

Fund Balance at End of Year - 12/31/2017: $1,382,398

To date the Corporation has committed funds to the Fire & Rescue Associations, support organizations and for scholarships. The grand total of expenditures up to 12/31/2017 since the Fund’s beginning is $412,992, consisting of the following:

Large Equipment and Facility Improvements $263,533 Training $19,617 Scholarships $59,000

Staffing $24,000

Fire Extinguisher Training Device $6,200

Upgrade Life Pak Defibrillators $10,000 Small Equipment, Smoke Alarms and Safety Jackets $5,600 Rescue Boat Motor $2,000 Paramedic Support Vehicle $10,500 Hydraulic Extrication Equipment $5,000 American Red Cross & Lifeline donations $1,004 Other and Miscellaneous $6,538 Total Expenditures: $412.992

123 Planning Board Report

Planning Board meetings convene at the Town Hall on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm during the summer, 5:00 pm during the winter (November - April). Contact the Board Chairman two weeks in advance if you wish to be included on the agenda. W alk-in applicants will be accepted if time allows, however, the Board reserves the right to table remaining business at 9:00 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting. Application forms are available at the Town Hall or can be downloaded from the Town’s website. The Codes Enforcement Officer can issue permits within his authority and can give guidance if Planning Board approval is required.

M e e tin g s Applications Approved

Regular Meetings 9 Driveway/Parking Area i

Special Meetings 2 Docks/Floats/Landings 6

Public Hearings 2 Building Expansion 5

S ite W a lk s 2 Business Expansion 1

Conferences New Business 4

Code Enforcement M an y Home Business Review 2

Other Town Officials 2 Advisory Consults 5

Town Legal Advisor 4 Special Exemption 1

Maine Municipal Assn. 4

Respectfully submitted,

Marie T. Varian, Chair (2022) Clifford D. Newell, Vice Chair (2020) Mark Hawkes (2018) Stephen W . Thayer (2021) Robert Smith (2019) Ashley Thayer, Alternate (2021)

Marie Varian & Mike Young— Photo by Chilloa Young 124 Police Department Report

In 2017 the Police Department responded to or initiated at total of 938 call/incidents. It was a very busy summer on the peninsula our busiest season to date. Officer Zech Thomas worked w ith us as our sole part time Officer, covering approximately 40 hours a week in the months of June'August. He worked much more limited hours in the off season. Officer Thomas was hired full time with Bowdoin College Public Safety Department this past fell. He will remain with us part time but this summer but only working half the hours of last summer. We will be advertising shortly to hire a replacement to cover the other hours.

The improvements to Popham Beach State Park greatly reduced the need of our Police Officer’s from having to direct traffic at the Park. Our summer Parking Enforcement Officer Maddy Wade benefited from reworking of the gate and entrance. However once the parking lot was full her services were still needed in parking cars in the turning lane. Our Parking Enforcement Officer also checks and enforces Totman Cove, Meadowbrook Landing, Sebasco Acre Lot, and near Morse Moun tain Preserve. The majority of her time is spent near Popham and the lion’s share of her position is funded via a grant from the Bureau of Parks and Lands for that reason. We hope to continue to im prove signage in front of the park as well so people understand the traffic flow better.

Many people continue to receive phone calls at home and on cell phones of an unscrupulous nature in which they try and trick and scam you for money. These calls range from a person feigning to be a lawyer or grandchild trying to get you to wire money to them, or from the I.R.S threatening to send the Police to arrest you. It’s very important to never give them your information, nothing. There is no need to call us the Police unless you have fallen prey and given them your information. If they continue to call just hang up on them I even get aannoyed by the calls at my home. I know Federal Authorities are trying to come up with ways to better prevent and track these callers.

125 Last May we held a Bike Rodeo and Safety Day with the support of the Phippsburg Recreation Dept., Phippsburg American Legion, Fire Department and many other volunteers and donations. Every child received a free helmet and over 10 kids went home with new bikes. We are thankful for the communn ties support and enjoy working with our youth.

In 2017 we had several serious calls in nature that we worked very closely with the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office on investigating. We want to thank their Deputies and C.I.D Detec^ tives for their assistance. Like other communities throughout the State we have been touched by the uptick in mental health and drug related criminal activity. I appreciate the people in our Community who reach out to volunteer and work with our youth in keeping them from going down that path.

Respectfully Submitted, ] ohn B. Skroski Chief of Police

Bike Rodeo— Photo by Chilloa Young

126 Phippsburg Police Department Law 2017 Total Incident Report, by Nature of Incident

Nature of Incident Total Incidents Nature of Incident Total Incidents 911 Hang Up 10 Marine Incident 3 Abandoned Vehicle 3 Missing Person 6 Administrative Delivery 2 Officer Standby 9 Violation of Protective Order 2 Administrative Meeting 13 Agency Assistance 31 Parking Problem 16 Alarm 26 Property Damage MVA 15 Animal Problem 27 Personal Injry MVA 2 Assault 2 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 1 ATV 3 Request Property be Checked 185 Public Assist 31 Negotiating a Worthless Cheque 4 Record Check 8 Bail Check 2 Serve Protection Order 9 Burglary 3 Service of Subpoena 4 Cardia/Respiratory 2 Sex Offender 10 Non Emergency Help to Public 74 Cardio Vascular Accident 2 Citizen Dispute 4 Structure Lire 1 Civil Matters 1 Psychiatric 2 Concealed Weapon Application 11 Suspicious Person/Circumstances 24 Custodial Interference 2 Theft 20 Deliver Message 2 Theft'Automobile 1 Diabetic Problems 1 Threatening 2 Traffic Direction 28 Traffic Hazard 17 Disabled Motorist 9 Traffic Violation 22 Disorderly Conduct 5 Tresspassing 10 Domestic Abuse 3 Truancy 1 Found Property 7 Unconscious/Lainting 1 Fraud 9 Man Down 1 Hit and Run Accident 4 Unsecure Premise 2 Domestic Abuse 1 Utility Problem 2 Fire 1 Vandalism 3 Found Property 5 Warrant Service 2 Fraud 10 Sinking Vehicle 1 Harassment 14 Weapon Offense 4 Hemorrhage/Lacerations 1 Welfare Check 15 Information Report 27 Juvenile Problem 1 Total Incidents for This Agency 938 Law Enforcement Detail 159 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 1 Other Offenses and Categories Arrests 12 Lockout Car/House 9 Traffic Citations (Tickets) 13 Lost Property 2 Traffic Warnings 128 127 Public Safety Committee 2017 Annual Report

The Selectmen requested that the Public Safety Committee (PSA) meet in response to a request for re view of current police coverage in town by Police Chief Skroski, and to explore other potential options for police coverage.

The Committee held two public meetings to hear the requested proposal by Mr. Flaherty, and to listen to public comment as well. The second meeting was held to review the options of contracting with Sagadahoc County for a one-year contract for coverage by discussion with Sheriff Merry The findings were as follows:

The Town of Phippsburg currently enjoys a “good deal” insofar as the cost of our current coverage cost of $133,509.47, the overall services provided and the personnel the Town has retained. The strong pub' he support shown at the meetings is also a solid indicator of citizens’ feelings about keeping our police department in Town, and specifically the current Chief, John Skroski. Current coverage is for one and one half police officer positions.

Sagadahoc County could provide coverage to the Town of Phippsburg; however the cost would increase to $148,489.90 for one “dedicated” entry level officer to cover the Town for 4 ten-hour days per week, and supplemental coverage of 5 hours a day for 3 days provided by the County. This deputy would not be required to live in town and the supplemental coverage would be ch afed at up to $45.00/hour plus payroll liability taxes over and above the contract level. To provide equal services to our current Town Police coverage, the cost for one and one half policemen is $154,725.76. Parking enforcement would not be part of their responsibilities, and enforcement of Town Ordinances would have to be negotiated over and above this cost.

There was also ample evidence that Phippsburg residents are upset by the repeated attacks on Chief Skroski, and there were audience recommendations that additional coverage be considered by the Town. This was also recommended in the guidance provided by the Town Comprehensive Plan: “In the future, it may be in the best interests of both residents and nonresidents to add additional police officers (at least in the summer).”

In summary, it is our conclusion that there should be no change to the coverage here in Phippsburg. We find that Chief Skroski provides a good deal for this Town, both financially and in terms of his coverage. It is also evident by the public participation that Town citizens agree.

The PSA also recommended that when Police Chief Skroski is looking to retire, the Town may want to review the Sagadahoc County option, although we do find that having our Police Department members as residents of the Town provides better coverage than we could foresee receiving from any other op tion. It is also recommended that the PSA review the Police department, Fire department and winter roads on an annual basis and to advise these departments on ways to improve their services to the town.

Faye A. W ells, Chair Andrew Hart Dan Couture

128 Recreation Commission

The Phippsburg Recreation Commission is asking the Town of Phippsburg for your continued support to our budget of $12,000. The Rec has had another busy yet successful year providing many discounted tickets and events for families to enjoy.

Some events we offered this year were Free Family Movie Nights, Monthly Bowling, Baseball Clinic, Total Body Fitness, Valentines Dance, Paint Nite, Open Swim at YMCA, and Trick or Treat to name a few.

W e distributed discount tickets to Funtown/Splashtown, Aquaboggin, York's W ild Kingdom, Seacoast Snow Park, Shrine Circus and Galatic Bowling.

Bath Bus Service provided transportation for tips to Disney on Ice, PBR Bull Riding, After School Swim Program, Magic of Christmas and Maine W ildlife Park.

The Rec sponsored this years’ Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade and assisted with the bi-monthly Food Pantry at the Firehouse.

The PTO/Rec Christmas Scholarship Craft Fair raised $1,828.29 for our Scholarship Fund. Many thanks to all our local lobstermen for our generous donation of lobsters for our famous Lobster Stew Luncheon. W e sincerely appreciate everyone’s support in helping us give to our graduating seniors.

W e would like to thank all who have generously supported us in having a successful year. I am deeply blessed to work with such a hardworking, fun, supportive committee. Together we make it happen.

As always, we welcome your ideas and suggestions. W e encourage you to join in the fun of Phippsburg Recreation.

Tina Talbot- Secretary Respectfully Submitted, Abby Doughty-Treasurer Michelle Sloan- Chairperson Cathy Thomas-Board Member Bethany Mitchell, Board Member

Bates-MorscMountain FicldTrip— Photo by Charline Wyman

129 Registrar of Voters Report

Our first election in 2017 was the Municipal Officer’s election, in which the Town was voting for one Selectman, and two Budget Committee members. The race for a seat on the Select Board inspired a good turnout of 433 registered voters.

Attendance at the business part of the Town Meeting also had a good turnout with 116 voters, alm ost twice as many as the prior year.

We had the following elections and voter turnout in 2017

D ate Election Voters (%) 5/01/17 Municipal Officers Election 433 (23.08%) 5/02/17 Annual Town Meeting 116(6.18%) 5/30/17 RSU //I Budget Regional Town Meeting 7 (0.37%) 6/13/17 State Referendum Election/ RSU#1 Budget Validation 100 (5.33%) 11/07/17 State Referendum Election 733 (39.07%)

Voter Statistics from November 8,2016 to November 7,2017

Voters added: 106 Voters Cancelled: 59 Inactive Voters: 1

Voter Party Affiliation as of November 7,2017 (Total Voters 1,847 - LY 1,876)

Democratic: 527 (LY 543) Republican: 580 (LY 585) Unenrolled: 664 (LY 670)

Green Independent: 65 (LY 69) Libertarian: 10 (LY 0)

Respectfully submitted,

Amber L. Jones Registrar of Voters

130 Rescue Department Report

In 2017 The Rescue Department responded to 192 emergency calls. Other calls included 5 lift assist calls, 3 lifeline checks, 14 transfers, 8 public service calls, 6 mutual aid calls and 10 motor vehicle calls. The weekly call schedule remains M -F from 6 pm to 6 am and Saturday and Sum day or 24 hour shifts.

The department is enjoying the new ambulance and the safety it offers and allows us to stay seated and buckled while being able to reach our supplies and tend our patients.

Our annual flu clinic sponsored by The Totman Library continues to be a success. The depart' ment has medical supplies available for anyone needing walkers, crutches, shower chairs, com' modes, wheel chairs and more, free of charge.

W e are currently hosting an EMT class at the Fire Department. W e are looking forward to our EMS volunteer numbers increasing. If you are interested in becoming an EMT and joining our Department we are looking for new members. For information please feel free to reach out to myself or another member

I would like to thank everyone for your continued support of the Ambulance. I would like to thank the members of the department for their continued commitment to providing EMS ser' vices to our community.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lorana Pierce Phippsburg Rescue Chid

Bike Rodeo— Photo by Chilloa Young

131 Road Committee Report 2017 In the past year the Road Committee continues to work diligently with the Road Commission' er and Pine Tree Engineering to complete multiple road construction projects. W e are continu' ally accessing and addressing the below preliminary 5 year plan.

Preliminary Projects By Fiscal Year Parker Plead Road'Culverts and Overlay Stoneybrook Road'Blasting by Harts W allace Circle'Drainage remediation Meadowbrook Road'Stabilization by Cemetery py Sam Day Hill Road'Engineering, permitting culvert replacement 2019 Mapping and Engineering

Small Point Road Cox Head Redesign Sam Day HilkRedford Kelly to Parker Head Study py Parker Head Road Culvert past Elbow Hill 2020 Engineering and Surveying

Perry1 s HilbRebuild M eadowbrook from Campground to W . Bath Line Parker Head Road South by Ledge Meadow'Drainage

FY Parker Head Road Culverts 2021 Engineering and M apping

Popham Road'Surf Street Rebuild Small Point'LTpgrade Bald Head to Anchorage Lane FY Parker Head Road Overlay 2022 Surveying and Engineering

Parker Head Rd ' Drainage W est Point Rd ' Rebuild Sam day H ill' Acorn H ill' Rebuild PY Cox's Head - Rebuild 2023 Engineering and Mapping

Respectfully Submitted, Bethany E. W allace, Chair

132 Shellfish Committee Report

This past year of 2017 w as a relatively slow year for commercial shellfish harvest. Amongst a tuff year weather wise the market has also been slow. Our reseeding efforts have been increased as well as our knowledge of hopefully helping rebuild areas that haven't been as productive as once.

Luckily mother nature has blessed us with some pretty nice sets of natural seed of both soft shell clams as well as hard shell clams (quahogs). Our recreational diggers might want to give the cove across from the kelp shed at small point head beach a try or even the creek at Totman’s Beach. Just check to make sure either place is open.

The shellfish committee meets every month except for July and August. W e try and meet the third Thursday of the month a 6PM though we often change the times around slightly due to interfering with low tides. Also our meeting dates and events like reseedings and surveys are also posted on our towns website.

Respectfully submitted, David E. Gray, Chair

Blessing of the Fleet— Photo by Chilloa Young

Shellfish Warden Report

It was a pleasure to serve the citizens of Phippsburg as your Shellfish W arden. In 20171 checked the following: 416 Commercial Harvesters and 367 bushel of shellfish.

Your Shellfish Committee and Harvesters work hard to keep the waters of Phippsburg clean and the trash picked up at the Landings.

Any questions or concerns about closures, please check outside the Town Hall on the Bulletin Board or call me. Cellphone: 5044523

Respectfully submitted, D o u g A le x an d e r Sh e llfish W a rd e n

133 Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association 2017 Report

W e continued a wide range of educational, recreational and community service activities in 2017. Our major emphasis continued to be on youth activities, community building and com' munity service.

Our winter and summer youth field days introduced area youth to healthy and fun outdoor activities. Last year's W inter Youth Field Day w as challenged by poor snow conditions, but, by moving some activities around we got over forty kids, some from as far away as Rockland, on the snow and having fun, skiing, snow shoeing, dogsledding, tracking and other winter pursuits. Our Summer Youth Field Day introduced nearly fifty kids to kayaking, flycasting, archery, target shooting, and tracking.

Again in 2017 we hosted the Phippsburg Youth and Family Nordic Skiing Program at our clubhouse and trails. Our trails were extended and significantly improved by Josh Doughty and his Eagle Project friends and we now have over two kilometers of challenging ski trails. The Nordic Skiing Program provided loaner equipment, coaching and support and at- tracted twenty five families. It was cosponsored with M YSOM aine Youth Sports OpportU' nities and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.

Our Outdoor Education Center continues to honor the memory of John Rogers. John Rogers w as a founder of the Sportsm en1 s Association and for many years w as the moving force behind so many youth activities, scouting, team sports, hunting and fishing, and is fondly re mem bered by many of today1 s community leaders whose lives he touched.

W e built community by hosting breakfasts and suppers and our Clubhouse provided home for meetings and events for M id Coast organizations including Legion Post 216, Project Grad- uation Events, Phippsburg Historical Society, Girl Scouts and Hunter Safety Classes.

The Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association is a 501(c)(3) social, educational and community service corporation promoting participation in sporting and active outdoor pursuits in the natural environment, conservation and protection of the natural resources of Maine, science based resource management and education for the future of our outdoor heritage. Check our Facebook Page for more information and updates on our activities.

Dana P. McLean, Jr., President

134 Town Landings Committee Report

Hello Phippsburg! W ell here we are again looking forward to those sunny summer days on the water. This past year has been pretty quiet overall. W e have seen some progress on the Popham W harf rehab project very recently. As you may recall we, the Town of Phippsburg, appropriated $70k with the anticipation of receiving a matching $70K through the Small Harbor Improvement Program (SHIP) grant administered by the state of Maine. W e have now found that there may be more state money out there to make improvements to the facility, specifically adding a ramp and float (the wharf is currently accessed by means of a ladder). This would be a great benefit to all users with no more town money needed. More to come on that front, keep an eye on the town website.

I would like to remind everyone out there to please keep an eye out for damage, required maintenance or potential improvements to all of the town’s landings. If you see anything please let us know by calling me at 522.6085, emailing or if you see any of the committee members please pass the message along.

On behalf of Tim, Jim , Peter Trevor and myself, thank you for your support both past and fm ture. See you on the water!

Respectfully Submitted, Chris Mixon, Chair

135 Town Lands Management Committee Annual Report

The Town Lands Management Committee (TLMC) manages parcels of Town owned property. It makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen regarding use, protection, and enhancement of properties for Town benefit and recreation. The Committee meets at Town Hall as necessary; meetings are open to the public. Town owned property is listed elsewhere in this annual report.

Over 600 acres of land is owned by the Town of Phippsburg, and is open to all Townspeople to use and enjoy through varied low impact activities. The Committee encourages persons using any public property to carry out all waste materials, control pets per State law, obey posted signs and speed limits, respect the rights of all users, and as always, respect the land itself.

Town lands are well utilized and are currently in good condition. Hatch Point at Center Pond and Totman Cove Preserve are the parcels m ost obviously enjoyed.

This Committee thanks the Phippsburg Sportsmen s Association for continuing to steward Hatch Point at Center Pond. This Committee also thanks the Totman Cove beach cleaners and trash haulers, and the many volunteers who participate in the obvious and invisible acts of help, and kindness that aid in managing our Town lands for all to enjoy.

The Town Lands Management Committee welcomes volunteer participation, comments, questions, and suggestions as to how valuable Town properties can be best used and m an aged.

Anna M. Varian - Chair Doug Alexander Craig Chapin Frank Hunt Barbara Knuckles Clifford Newell Allison Pederson Winnegance River Herring

The 2017 harvest saw an increase of bushels harvested from 93 bushels in 2016 to 239 bushels.

The W innegance River Herring Commission (W .R.H.C.) received a check of $1,195.00 from harvester Greg Gilliam.

W .R.H.C. had $2,287.86 in the checking account and $11,717.77 in the savings account as of February 1, 2018.

The Department of Marine Resources has been monitoring the condition of the water in W innegance Lake for over a year and the test results have been very similar with each test.

The tests show too much salt content and not enough oxygen in the lake. W e are currently looking at ways to decrease the salt level which is increasing as the high tide level increases. As for the low oxygen level in the lake, there is not much we can do at this point but we will com tinue to study the overall conditions of the lake.

The current members of the W .R.H.C. are as follows:

Bath - Lori Benson and Terry Nordmann Phippsburg - Brett Gilliam and Peter Roberts W est Bath - Jon Davis and David Hennessey

Respectfully Submitted, David Hennessey

137 Town Clerk’s Minutes Annual Town Meeting Warrant For May 1st to May 2nd, 2017

Meeting convened at 1:00 p.m. on M ay 1st, 2017. M unicipal Elections held (433 voters). M eeting reconvened from 6:30 p.m. to 8:57 p.m. on May 2nd, 2017 (116 voters).

ELECTIONS-MONDA Y. MA Y f T FROM 1:15P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

A rticle 1. John G . Morse IV w as elected moderator to preside at Town Meeting.

Article 2. The following officers were elected:

Selectman, Assessor, Overseer (3 year term) Christopher L. Mixon Budget Committee (3 year term) David R. Flaherty Budget Committee (3 year term) Ethan B. Debery

Vote Tally

Selectman - Susan B. Levene (201) Christopher L. M ix o n (230) Budget Committee ' (uncontested) David R. Flaherty (371) Budget Committee ' (write in) Ethan B. D eb ery (16)

BUSINESS MEETING - TUESDAY. MAY 2 nd FROM 6:30 P.M. TO 8:57 P.M.

Announcements and Events

The Pledge of Allegiance Held a moment of silence for fellow citizens who have passed away during the past year. John G. Morse IV gave a quick explanation of the corrected warrants Selectman Julie M. House presented retiring Selectman Everett A. Perkins with an award for his 12 years of service for the Town of Phippsburg and 7 years on the school board. Selectman Julie M. House presented the Spirit of America Award to Marie T. Varian. M oderator John G. Morse IV announced the election results.

138 TOWN MEETING ARTICLES FOR CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to see if the meeting wished to vote on articles #3 through #19 as a “Consent Agenda” with one vote to be taken to pass all articles in the “Consent Agenda.” The motion passed.

Article Summary

3 Authorize Selectmen to accept gifts and donations 4 Authorize Selectmen to dispose of property with a value =/< $2,000 5 Authorize Selectmen to apply for, accept, and spend grants 6 Authorization to carry forward specific accounts Authorize Selectmen to set annual fees for returned checks, copies, and 7 various other administrative fees

8 Authorize Selectmen to make expenditures from the Capital Reserve ac co u n ts 9 Set the due dates for RE/PP taxes for 11/15/17 and 5/15/18

10 Set the interest rate for RE/PP taxes at 7% for taxes unpaid on 11/16/17 and 5/16/18

11 Authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of RE/PP taxes without paying interest

12 Set the refunded abatement interest rate for RE/PP taxes at that of delim quent taxes minus 4% Authorize the Selectmen and Treasurer to sell or dispose of town land and/ 13 or buildings 14 Authorize the Treasurer to waive foreclosure of a tax lien mortgage Raise and Appropriate the recommended amount of $75,563 to pay the 15 sixth of seven payments for the Projects Bond

Raise and Appropriate the recommended amount of $195,000 to pay the 1st 16 principal payment and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road

17 Authorize acceptance of all State Road funds 18 Authorize Selectmen to grant utility easements Authorize the selling of fishing rights and taking of River Herring 19 (alewives) at Winnegance

20 Authorize the sampling & conservation closure of the Center Pond River Herring (alewives) Fishway

139 GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Article 3 . It was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept gifts and donations, in eluding monetary, on behalf of the Town and to expend/use the gifts and donations, including monetary, for the purpose for which they were donated.

Article 4. It was voted to authorize the municipal officers to dispose of town owned personal property with a value of $2,000.00 or less under such terms and conditions as they may deem adv isab le.

Article 5. It was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for available grants, to receive said grants, and to expend the grant funds for the purposes stated in the grant.

A r tic le 6. It was voted to transfer any unexpended account balances that may exist as of June 30, 2017 to surplus, except those accounts fisted below to be carried forward. The Selectmen are authorized to expend funds out of these carry forward accounts for the purpose for which they were established. List of Accounts to be carried forward 200th Celebration PCATV PEG Capital Animal Control Officer PCATV Technical (Internet) Bike Rodeo Safety Planning Board Bond (MMBB) Parker Head Rebuild Police Capital Reserve Bond: Multiple Projects Police Operations Center Pond River Herring Fishway Ops Private Cemetery Maintenance Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Rescue Department Conservation Commission Road' Capital Improvements DeBery Scholarship Fund Road ' General Earned Time Benefit Account Road ' URIP (State) Emergency Management R o a d 'T a r Fire Department General Road ' W inter Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve Shellfish Conservation Commission Fire Station Operations Town Hall Capital Reserve Goodwill Account Totman Library Operations Harbor Commission Totman Library Capital Reserve Historic Preservation Commission Town Landings Maintenance Memorial Park Fund Town Landings Capital Reserve Murphy House Town Lands Management Parking Enforcement Transfer Station Capital Reserve PCATV Operations W innegance River Herring Fishway

Article 7. It was voted to authorize the Selectmen to annually set fees for returned checks, copies of Town ordinances and other documents, and various other administrative fees.

140 Article 8. It w as voted to authorize the Selectmen to make expenditures from the following capital reserve accounts as the need for those expenditures arise during the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30,2018. All expenditures will be made pursuant to 30'A M RSA § 5802 which requires that expenditures only be made for the specific purpose for which the account was established.

Albert F. Totman Library Capital Reserve (major repairs and maintenance) Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Reserve * (rebuild of Fishway) Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve (hre or rescue equipment fo vehicles) Phippsburg Community Access Television, PEG (Public, Educational, Governmental) Capital Reserve * (equipment) Police Capital Reserve (police vehicle) Road Capital Reserve (major road repairs, construction and overlays) Town Hall Capital Reserve (major repairs, construction and maintenance) Town Landings Capital Reserve (major construction and repairs) Transfer Station Capital Reserve (major construction, equipment and repairs)

Article 9. It w as voted to establish the date of November 15,2017 as the date when one'half of the fiscal year 2018 real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable, and the date of M ay 15, 2018 when the remaining one'half of the fiscal year 2018 real estate and personal prop' erty taxes are due and payable.

Article 10. It w as voted to set an interest rate of seven percent (7%) per annum, or any adjust' ed maximum annual rate established by the State Treasurer, on fiscal year 2018 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on November 16,2017 and fiscal year 2018 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on May 16,2018. Such interest shall be added to and become part of the taxes. Accumulated interest of $5.00 or less at time of payment may be waived by the Tax Collector.

Article 11. It w as voted, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506, to authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of taxes not yet committed and not to pay interest thereon.

Article 12. It w as voted, pursuant to 36 M RSA § 506'A, to set the refunded abatement interest rate on fiscal year 2018 real estate and personal property taxes at the fiscal year 2018 interest rate for delinquent taxes minus 4%.

Article 13. It w as voted to authorize the Selectmen and Treasurer to sell and dispose of, on behalf of the Town, any Town land and/or buildings acquired by any means on such terms as they deem advisable in accordance with applicable State Statutes and this article. This includes the selling of land and/or buildings back to the prior owner upon payment of all unpaid taxes, taxes that would have been paid had not the land and/or buildings been town-owned, lien costs and interest (providing that the property has not been publicly advertised) or by public bid following notification of the Town Lands Management Committee, Town Landing Com ' mittee, Conservation Commission, and the Phippsburg Land Trust, authorization of Town Meeting and the proper advertisement. An accounting of such sales to be published in the Town Report.

141 Article 14. It was voted to authorize the municipal Treasurer, upon direction from the Board of Selectmen, to waive the foreclosure of a Tax Lien Mortgage by recording a W aiver of Tore' closure in the Registry of Deeds in which the Tax Lien Certificate is recorded, prior to the right of redemption expiring, pursuant to 36 M RSA § 944.

Article 15. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $75,563.00 to pay the fifth of seven annual principal and related interest payments of the multiple projects bon d. Accounts Amount Principal $75,000.00 Interest $563.00 Total of Payment Due $75,563.00

Article 16. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $195,000.00 for the 1st principal payment and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road Bond.

Article 17. It was voted to accept all State Road Funds received and place them into the Spe cial Road Maintenance Account (also known as the State Road Account) and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the advice of the Road Commissioner and Road Committee to make expenditures out of this account for road repairs and cost shares with Maine DOT for minor collector road projects.

A r tic le 18. It was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant utility easements for utili ties crossing Town Roads. Installations would comply with the requirements set forth by the Board of Selectmen and Road Commissioner.

Article 19. It was voted to authorize the W innegance River Herring Commission to sell the fishing rights of W innegance lake and waters leading thereto for the 2018 season.

Article 20. It was voted to authorize the Center Pond River Herring Committee to adopt a “Take-scale samples-count-and-release into Center Pond” sampling program as per an ap proved DM R harvest/research plan for the “river herring” species (Alosa aestivalis & Alosa pseudoharengus) unless otherwise modified/approved by DMR for the 2018 season on Center Pond. Although this sampling program may be occurring at Center Pond a conservation closure for the taking of the “river herring” species (Alosa aestivalis & Alosa pseudoharengus) will re main in effect.

Article 21. It was voted to invest the balance of the 200th Celebration account with H.M. Pay- son to start saving for the 250th Celebration in 2064.

Article 22. It was voted to appropriate the recommended amount of $820,000.00 fro m S u r plus available as of July 1, 2017 to reduce taxes.

Article 23. It was voted to appropriate the recommended amount of $3,500.00 from Surplus available as of July 1,2017 to pay for abatements and applicable interest granted during Fiscal Y ear 2018.

142 Article 24. It was voted to allow the remaining balance in the Septic Loan account to lapse into Surplus.

Article 25. It was voted to approve an overdraft of $979.41 from FY16 from the Town Admin istration account.

Article 26. It was voted to set the salary for each of the following town officials and establish wage budgets for the Deputy Town Clerk, Election Clerks/W arden, Transfer Station Attend ants, Fire/Rescue Administrator, Rescue Responders, Patrol Officers, and Assessing Field In- spectors/CAD. Positions Amount First Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor 6,000.00 Second Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor 5,500.00 Third Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor 5,500.00 Town Administrator 55,000.00 Tax Collector 32,683.00 Treasurer 12,180.00 Town Clerk 13,900.43 Deputy Town Clerk ($12.95 per hour) 2,415.70 Fire Chief 7,612.50 1st Assistant Fire Chief 2,537.50 Rescue Chief 5,582.50 Rescue Dept. Responders ($3/$12 per hour) 65,000.00 Fire/Rescue Administrator ($17.50 per hour) 22,330.00 Fire Dept. Responders ($5/$10 per hour) 15,225.00 Emergency Management Director 1,015.00 Code Enforcement Officer * 50,350.00 Road Commissioner 7,160.83 Registrar of Voters 913.50 Administrative Assistant ($15/hour) 16,000.00 Town Fire Warden 710.50 Deputy Fire Wardens (4 at $400 each) 1,624.00 Police Chief* 60,000.00 Patrol Officers 17,559.50 Assessing Field Inspector/CAD ($21.18 / $18.18 per hour) 8,120.00 Constable 867.83 Harbor Master 5,075.00 Animal Control Officer 5,075.00 Moderator 553.18 Election Clerks/Warden ($10.75/$11.00 per hour) 4,060.00 Health Officer 812.00 Librarian 13,164.55 CATV Station Manager 9,744.00 Recreation Commission Stipends (5 at $500 each) 2,537.50 Transfer Station Attendants* ($14.75 & $13.00 per hour) (LY $13.13 & $11.82) Total $493,809.02

143 Article 27. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $493,809.02 for the above set salaries.

Article 28. It was voted to appropriate a $12,000.00 distribution from the H.M. Payson im vestment funds to reduce the Maine State Retirement expense.

Article 2 9 . It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $143,730.00 for each of the following Insurances and Benefits.

Account Amount Payroll Taxes (FICA/Medicare) $45,000.00 W orkers Compensation Insurance $40,000.00 Risk Pool & Public Officials Liability $27,550.00 Municipal Health Insurance $21,000.00 Maine State Retirement $8,500.00 Fire/Rescue Disability Insurance $1,300.00 Volunteer Accident Insurance $380.00 Total $143,730.00

Article 30. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $4,000.00 for the Earned Time Benefit Account.

Article 31. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $77,500.00 for Town Administration expenses.

Article 32. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $49,200.00 for the following Assessing Accounts:

Account Amount Assessing Agent Contract $46,200.00 Mapping and Associated Costs $ 3,000.00 Total $49,200.00

Article 33. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $20,000.00 for Town Legal expenses.

Article 34. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $14,000.00 for the operation and maintenance of the Town Hall.

Article 35. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,000.00 for the Selectmen’s Contingency fund for expenditures not budgeted for in any specific account.

Article 36. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $850.00 fo r the purchase, installation, and repair of Enhanced 9 1 1 road signs.

144 Article 37. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,800.00 for support of the Phippsburg Community Access Television (PCATV) channel.

Article38. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $3,000.00 for the County jail and OUI offender work program.

FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENTS

Article 39. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $1,000.00 for the Fire and Rescue Mileage Reimbursement Account.

Article 40. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $8,000.00 for operational expenses of telephone, lights, heat, water treatment, alarm system, upkeep of grounds and buildings for the Fire Station.

Article 41. It was voted to raise and appropriate the reduced amount of $17,000.00 fo r the Fire Department General Account for vehicle fuel, fire equipment, repairs, cellular phones, cler ical work and supplies.

Article 42. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $20,000.00 for the Rescue Department Account for vehicle fuel, rescue equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work, and supplies.

Article 43. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $15,000.00 for the Fire/Rescue Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A M RSA § 5801, for future purchases of fire or rescue equipment and vehicles.

Article 44. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $600.00 for the Emergency Management Account.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Article 45. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $1,500.00 for the Animal Control Officers Operations Account.

Article 46. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $15,500.00 for operation of the Police Department.

Article 47. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,000.00 for the Police Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A M RSA § 5801, for the pur pose of purchasing a Police Department Vehicle.

Article 48. It w a s voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $1,400.00 for the Parking Enforcement Officer Operations Account.

145 TOWN ROADS

Article 49. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $80,000.00 for the following Road Maintenance accounts.

Account Amount Highway^ General $ 6 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 T ar $20,000.00 Totals $80,000.00

Article 50. It was voted to raise and appropriate the reduced amount of $311,369.61 fo r the W inter Road Maintenance account.

Article 51. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $370,000.00 for the Road Capital Reserve Account, pursuant to 30A M RSA § 5801, for the purpose of major road repairs and construction.

Article 52. It was voted and passed, pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A. § 3030, to authorize the munici pal officers to execute all documents necessary to purchase from Lyle E. Dearborn, Jr. a strip of land bounded and described on the tax map (M ap 043, Lot 030 - 140 Sam Day Hill Road), sur vey map and deed attached to this warrant (attachments 1 through 3), title to said land to be in fee simple, to accept and establish a town way on said strip of land, and to appropriate from the Road Capital Account the sum of $1,000.00 to purchase the aforementioned strip of land.

Article 53. It was voted to appropriate $95,000 out of Surplus to meet the obligations of the grant to fund the box culvert at Sam Day Hill Road.

Article 54. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,000.00 for General Assistance.

Article 55. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $203,000.00 for operation of the Town Transfer Station.

Article 56. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,000.00 for the Transfer Station Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30'A M RSA $ 5801, for major construction, equipment or repairs of the Town Transfer Station.

PRESERVATION. PLANNING AND CONSERVATION

Article 57. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $3,000.00 to fund the operations of the Center Pond Fishway.

Article 58. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $10,000.00 to fund the rebuild of the Center Pond River Herring Fishway Capital account.

146 Article 59. It was voted to appropriate $48,000.00 from Surplus available July, 1 2017 to guarantee match funding for grants to rebuild the Center Pond Fishway.

Article 60. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $2,000.00 for the Shellfish Conservation Account.

Article 61. It was voted that the “Town of Phippsburg, Shellfish Conservation Ordinance, May 3, 2017” be enacted to replace the current Shellfish Conservation Ordinance enacted May 7, 2013.

Article 62. It was voted to amend an Ordinance entitled “Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, (enacted June 9, 2009 and amended through May 3, 2016) as follows:

“Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg” (enacted June 9, 2009 as amended through May 3, 2016)

Strike-through portions are deletions. Underlined portions are addi tions. Amendments offer clear guidance direction.

Section 18.B. Definitions

Dwelling - A fixed structure, containing one or more residential dwelling units. Note: See Residential Dwelling Unit

Variance - A relaxation of the terms of this Ordinance. where such vari ance would not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to the conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of this Ordinance would result in unneces - sary or undue hardship. A financial hardship shall not constitute grounds for granting a variance. The crucial points of a variance are undue hardship and unique circumstances applying to the property. A variance is not jus - tified unless both elements are present. Note: See Board of Appeals Ordinance

147 Strike- through portion is a deletion. Underlined portion is a replace ment. Amendment will allow consistency with quorum required for all other Planning Board responsibilities.

Section 15.G.1.d. New Business Permit d. New business hearings shall be held by the Planning Board. A quorum shall be any five (5) three (3) members of the Planning Board.

Strike-through portions are deletions. Underlined portions are re placements / additions.

Section 9.C.1. Changes to the Official Zoning Map If amendments, in accordance with Section 8, are made in the distric- boundaries district boundaries......

Section 12.C.3. Non-conforming Structures - Reconstruction or Re placement If the total amount of floor area and volume of the original structure can be relocated or reconstructed beyond the required setback area; ,_no portion of the relocated or reconstructed structure shall be replaced or constructed at less than the setback requirement for a new structure.

Section 12.E.1. Non-conforming Lots A non-conforming lot of record as of the effective date of this Ordinance or amendment thereto may be built upon, without the need for a variance, provided that such lot is in separate ownership and not contiguous with any other lot in the same ownership, and that all provisions of this Ordi nance except lot areas area, lot width and shore frontage can be met.

Section 12.E.2. Contiguous Built Lots If two or more contiguous lots or parcels are in a single or joint ownership or of record at the time of adoption of this Ordinance......

Section 15.I.3. Roads and Driveways New roads and driveways are prohibited in a Resource Protection District except that the Planning Board may issue a permit for a road or driveway to permit access......

148 Article 63. It was voted to amend an Ordinance entitled “Land Use Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg” (enacted November 6, 2012 and amended through May 3, 2016) as follows:

“Land Use Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg” (enacted November 6, 2012 as amended through May 3, 2016)

Strike-through portion is a deletion. Underlined portion is a replace ment. Amendment will allow consistency with quorum requirements for all other Planning Board responsibilities.

Section L.1.d. New Business Permit New business hearings shall be held by the Planning Board. A quorum shall be any five (5) three (3) members of the Planning Board.

“Land Use Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg” (enacted November 6, 2012 as amended through May 3, 2016)

Strike-through portion is a deletion. Underlined portions are an addi tion and a replacement. Amendment offers clearer guidance direction and corrects a typo.

Section 13.C. Definitions

Dwelling - A fixed structure, containing one (1) or more residential dwell ing units. Note: see-See Residential Dwelling Unit

HARBORS, PUBLIC LANDINGS AND TOWN LANDS MANAGEMENT

Article 64. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $1,300.00 for the Harbor Commission Account.

Article 65. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,200.00 for the Town Landings maintenance account. LIBRARY

Article 66. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $35,000.00 for the care, maintenance and operation of the Albert F. Totman Library.

Article 67. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $4,500.00 for the Albert F. Totman Library Capital Improvement Reserve account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for the purpose of building repairs and major maintenance.

Article 68. Gary E. Morong and Thomas C. Totman were elected as trustees to the Albert F. Totman Library for a term of five years.

149 CEMETERIES, RECREATION & AGENCIES

Article 69. Bette L. Totman was elected as a trustee for the Phippsburg Cemetery District, Inc. to serve a term of five years.

Article70. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $5,000.00 for annual maintenance costs of Morningside, Reed, and Hillside cemeteries.

Article 71. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $8,000.00 for the Private Cemetery Maintenance Account.

Article 72. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $12,000.00 for the operating budget of the Recreation Commission.

Article 73. It was voted to restrict the Board of Selectmen or future committees from chang ing the criteria for selection of veterans’ names to be placed on the plaques in the “Veterans and Mariners Memorial Park” from that established by the Memorial Park Committee and serving Selectmen on October 8, 1997, AND to restrict the Selectmen or any future committee from making exceptions to the current established criteria, which are: that a veteran have: 1) served during an established war period. 2) served at least 4 months active duty and 3) have been residing in Phippsburg at the time of entry into the service.

Article74. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $20,050.00 for the following Public Agencies:

Agency or Service Amount American Red Cross $1,500.00 Bath Area Food Bank $800.00 Bath Area Senior Citizens $1,100.00 Bath Area YMCA $2,200.00 Big Brothers/Big Sisters $1,200.00 Catholic Charities (Dental Clinic) $2,500.00 Elmhurst $1,400.00 Family Focus $0.00 Health Equity Alliance $350.00 LifeFlight Foundation $600.00 Maine Public Broadcasting $300.00 Midcoast ME Com. Act. (CED) $1,500.00 New Hope For Women (NEW) $500.00 Respite Care $1,000.00 Spectrum Generations $1,800.00 Sweester $2,700.00 Tedford Shelter $600.00 Total $20,050.00

150 The following article must be voted by written ballot

Article 75. It was voted by written ballot (Y e s ' 76/No ' 3) to increase the property tax levy lim it o f $209,202.63 established for the Town of Phippsburg 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.

Motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn Town Meeting at 8:57 p.m. on May 2nd, 2017.

S u b m itte d by: L isa M . W a lla c e , T o w n C le r k ______

A tte st: Jo h n G . M o rse IV, M o d e ra to r______

Attachments

1. Sam Day Hill Land Purchase - Tax Map (Lyle E. Dearborn to Town - Article 52) 2. Sam Day Hill Road Survey (Lyle E. Dearborn to Town - Article 52) 3. Sam Day Hill Road Deed Description (2 pages) (Lyle E. Dearborn to Town - Article 52)

151 WILLIAM H. BREWER Certified Public Accountant 858 Washington Street P.O. Box 306 Bath, Maine 04530

(207) 443-9759

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

Board of Selectmen T ow n of Phipps burg 1042 Main Road Phippsburg, Maine 04562

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Town of Phippsburg, as of and for the years ended June 30,2017 and 2016, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Town’s basic financial statements as listed in the Table of Contents.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and lair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and lair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

152 Opinions

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Town of Phippsburg as of June 30,2017 and 2016, and the respective changes in financial position, and where apphcable, cash flows thereof for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Other Matters

Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis and budgetary comparison information be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Other Information

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Town of Phipps burg’s basic financial statements. The introductory section and the combining and individual no major fund financial statements are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements.

The combining and individual no major fund financial statements are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures apphed in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the combining and individual no major fund financial statements are lairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.

The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them

November 20, 2017 Bath, Maine

153 Schedule A -6

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER’S CASH BALANCE FOR THE TEAR ENDED JUNE 3C1.2017

VALUATION: Real Estate S 620,099,300.00 Personal Property 3,481,900.00

Total Valuation S 623,581,200.00

ASSESSMENTS: Valuation xRate ($623,581,200.00x .00872) $ 5,437,628.06 Supplemental 10,716.68 $ 5,448,344.74

COLLECTIONS AND CREDITS: Cash Collections S 5,146,708.83 Abatements 2,154.70 Prepayments 5,329.06 Transferred to Tax Acquired 17,957.71

Total Collections and Credits 5,172,150.30 2016-2017 Taxes Receivable, June 30, 2017 1 276,194.44

COMPUTATION OF ASSESSMENT

Tax Commitment S 5,437,628.06 Homestead Reimbursement 39,655.51 State Revenue Sharing 38,126.48 BET E Re irnb u rs e men t 5.67 Unappropriated Surplus: Regular Town Meeting (May 2016 - Reduce Taxes) 780,000.00 S 6,295,415.72

REQUIREMENTS: M u n ic ip al A p p ro p riat io n $ 2,004,462.00 County Tax 1,181,172.00 RSU # 1 Tax 3.009,914.00

6,195,548.00 OVERLAY S 99,867.72

154 Town of Phippsburg Management Discussion & Analysis For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017

INTRODUCTION

The Town of Phippsburg is located in Sagadahoc County, Maine and has a year-round popula tion of 2,216. Phippsburg’s municipality is administered by a Board of Selectmen consisting of three members, who are elected for three-year terms. The Town operates on a financial fiscal year from July 1 to June 30. Tax payments are due in November and May. The Town’s budget process begins each year in February, when the seven-member Budget Committee (comprised of 5 elected members and 2 appointed members) meets with Department Supervisors, Commit tee Chairpersons, and Board of Selectmen to review proposed budgets. These budget items are then included as warrant articles which are voted on at the Annual Town Meeting in May. It has been the Town’s policy to have “recommended amounts” listed under each budget warrant article, to give voters the occasion to change amounts to be raised and/or appropriated. Throughout the year the Town may also have “Special Town M eetings” to enable the voters to appropriate monies from the undesignated fund balance (surplus) to fund items that were not expected at the Annual Town Meeting.

In October of each year the Assessing Agent and Board of Selectmen “Commit Taxes”. The pro cess involves adding the amount of funds raised at Town Meeting for the Municipal Budget to the assessed County Tax and to the assessed RSU#1 Educational Tax. This figure is then ad justed by the Homestead Reimbursement, State Revenue Sharing, and surplus amount appro priated at Town Meeting to reduce taxes. The resulting figure is then divided by the assessed value of the Town which will result in establishing a “mil rate”. This “mil rate” is used as a mul tiplier for each $1,000 of assessed property value (i.e. $10 mil rate would mean that the owner of a property worth $100,000 would be assessed a tax of $1,000).

As required by state statute the Town has a general audit of their financial statements complet ed each year which includes the Totman Library and Recreation Commission Accounts, which are managed independently by their own elected trustees and appointed board members. Also the following fiduciary funds are audited; the W innegance River Herring Fund managed by the W innegance River Herring Commission, the Memorial Fund managed by the Town Adminis trator and the DeBery Scholarship Fund managed by the Treasurer. The Phippsburg Cemetery District, Inc. trustees have their own independent audit completed each year.

TOWN CATEGORIES fig EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

The Town currently divides funding into categories and expense accounts (Audit Schedule A- 4). The accounts that were eliminated for FY 2017 were the Town Hall Improvement Bond, Maine State Retirement (now M PERS) Town Landings Capital Reserve, and the Humanities Grant for the 200th Celebration. The Town Landings Fund, Salt Shed and Parker Head Road Bond were new accounts established for FY 2017.

155 General Government - Salaries, Parking Enforcement, Administration Insurances and Benefits, Earned Time, Town Administration, Assessing and Mapping, Selectmen’s Contingency, Town Hall Operations & Maintenance and Capital Reserve, Legal, Planning Board, Licenses & Pew mits, Public Community Access Television (PCATV), PCATV Technical, Conservation Com- mission, Town Lands Management, Computers & Communications Capital Reserve, Town Hall Improvements (Bond).

Highways and Bridges - General Roads, Special Road Maintenance, W inter Lund, Tar Lund, Road Improvements Capital Reserve, Town Landings Maintenance and Capital Reserve.

General Assistance - Assistance to those in need.

Special Assessments - County Tax (determined by municipal state valuation), Regional School Unit #1 Education Tax (cost share formula for local share is based on Phippsburg student en rollment), and the Overlay.

Public Safety - Animal Control, Police Operations, Lire/Rescue Mileage, Lire Department Op erations, Lire/Rescue Capital Reserve, Lire Department General, Ambulance, Harbor Commis sion, Shellfish Conservation, Emergency Management, E-911, Police Capital Reserve, Bike Ro deo Safety, and VOA W ork Program.

Libraries, Recreation and Public Agencies - Totman Library Operations, Totman Library Capi tal Reserve, Recreation Commission, Cemetery Improvements, Donations to Public Agencies, Historic Preservation, Murphy House, and Private Cemeteries.

Unclassified - Center Pond River Herring (Alewives), M arsh M igration Study Grant, and Cen ter Pond River Herring Grant.

Health and W elfare - Goodwill Donations, Transfer Station, Transfer Station Capital Reserve.

Capital Reserve Accounts - The Town maintains Capital Reserve (savings) accounts that accu mulate from year to year for funding high cost items, such as vehicle replacement. These in clude the accounts noted in the listings above as “Capital Reserve”.

GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Net Assets

Net assets (Audit Exhibit A) may serve as a useful indicator of a municipality’s financial posi tion. In the case of the Town of Phippsburg, assets exceeded liabilities by $9,481,258.11 at the close of this fiscal year (last year it w as $9,155,462.00).

The largest portion of the Town’s net assets, $6,909,807.82 (last year it w as $6,652,472.00), re flects in capital assets (i.e. land, buildings, machinery, equipment and infrastructure), less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding.

156 The Town uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens. Consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the Town’s investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liq uidate these liabilities.

Another portion of the Town’s net assets comprises resources that are beholden to restrictions, (i.e. capital funds, such as those set aside for fire and rescue vehicles, road improvements, police vehicles, buildings, computer/communications, town landings, and bond payments). The remaining balance of unrestricted (unassigned) assets, give us our net position, $1,682,745.00 (last year it w as $1,579,255.00), may be used to meet the Town’s ongoing obligations.

At the end of the current fiscal year, the Town is able to report a positive balance in the net asset of all activities (Audit Exhibit B).

The Town’s net position (Audit Exhibit B) increased by $325,795.00 during the fiscal year (last year it was an increase of $769,667.00).

FINANCIAT ANALYSIS OF THE GOVERNMENT’S FUNDS

The focus on the Town of Phippsburg’s near •'term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources, is useful in assessing the Town’s financing requirements. In particular, the unclesig nated fund balance (surplus) may serve as a useful measure of a government’s net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.

As of the end of this fiscal year, the Town’s governmental funds (Audit Exhibit C) reported combined ending fund balances of $2,627,493.00). Approxi mately 40.4% of this total amount, $1,584,962.00 constitutes undesignated (surplus) fund bal ance (last year it was $1,478,757 for 56.36%). The remainder of the fund balance is restricted to indicate that it is not available for new spending because it has already been committed for capital projects (i.e. future purchase of Tire or Rescue vehicles) or carry forward operating ac counts. There w as a decrease in overlay (Audit Schedule A-5) of $8,334.00 (last year the over lay w as $108,201.00 and this fiscal year it w as $99,867.00). Of the deductions, $780,000 was from the undesignated fund balance (Audit Schedule A-3) and $3,913.00 appropriated for abatements. (Last year $780,000 was deducted from Surplus and $5,000 for abatements).

This year deferred property taxes (Audit Schedule A-3) increased by $8,906.00 (last year they decreased by $15,745.00). An increase means less money in surplus. Essentially any property taxes not paid after the second year owed, are subtracted from surplus and any paid after the second year owed, are added to surplus. This is a good indication of how well the Town is do ing in collecting back taxes.

The Town of Phippsburg’s General Fund Balance (Audit Exhibit F) revenues over/under ex penditures w as over by $1,267,759.00 this year (last year it w as under by $177,230.00).

157 CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION

Capital Assets

The Town of Phippsburg’s capital assets (Audit Note C) activities as of June 30, 2017 amounts to $6,909,808.00, (last year it w as $6,652,472.00). This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings and improvements, vehicles, machinery and equipment and infrastructure. The Town maintains capital improvement accounts for the purpose of replacing Fire and Rescue Vehicles, Police Vehicles and for major repairs/improvements to the Town Hall, Transfer Sta- tion, Totman Library, Roads, and Town Landings. Vehicles are on a 7 to 10 year replacement cycle and the Town Hall, Transfer Station, Totman Library, and Town Landings Capital ac counts are used as the need arises. The Road Capital account is a rolling five year plan deveL oped and updated annually by the Road Committee and Road Commissioner.

The balances in the capital improvement savings accounts (Audit Schedule A 13), as of June 30, 2017 are: Fire Truck/Ambulance - $108,631.00, and Police - $17,582.00

The balances in the Capital Improvement accounts (Audit Schedule A-4), which are not sepa rate savings accounts - but carry forward each year, are: Town Hall - $2,424.00, Transfer Sta tion C apital- $18,486.00, Totman Library Capital - $7670.00, Road Capital - $9,429.00, and Town Landings C apital- $77,320.00.

Capital Asset Depreciation

Capital assets are depreciated (Audit Note C) according to the following schedule: Buildings - 20 to 50 years, Machinery and Equipment - 5 to 10 years, Improvements -10 to 20 years, Other Infrastructure -10 to 50 years. The accumulated depreciation expense totaled $5,625,065.00 (last year it w as $5,381,221.00).

Assets

M ajor assets (value over $2,000) added this year include: Roads - Cranberry Point $53,010.00, Stoneybrook $122,373.00, Sebasco $177,654.00, Parker Head $16,739.00 M otor Vehicle - 2017 Ford, Ambulance $171,365.00 Buildings - Recreation Commission Shed - $2,855.00, Sand & Salt Shed roof, $37,000.00 Town Landings - Acre Lot Float $14,900.00 Equipment - Single stage pump $4,294.00, PCATV Camera $3,199.00, Air Conditioner $ 7 ,8 0 0 .0 0

1996 Ford Ambulance w as traded in, the only major assets disposed of in fiscal year 2017.

158 Long-Term Debt

At the end of this year the Town had a total long-term debt (Audit Note D) of $1,450,000.00. All debt is backed by the full faith and credit of the Town.

The Town does not have a rating from Moody’s for its general obligation debt. State statute limits the amount of general obligation debt a municipality may issue to 15% of its total State assessed valuation. The current debt limitation for the Town is $97,072,500.00 (last year it was $98,242,500).

TAX VALUATION, ASSESSMENTS, COLLECTIONS AND TAX RATE

County Tax

This year the County tax w as $1,181,172.00 (last year it w as $1,200,903.00). The County has a Budget Advisory Committee which is made up of Municipal Officers and citizens who general ly serve a three year term. They meet early spring each year to review department budgets and make recommendations to the Commissioners.

The Tax is shared by each M unicipality in the County based on state municipal valuation. Again we were the 3rd highest taxed municipality out of Sagadahoc’s 10 (Bath and Topsham were higher).

RSU $1 (School) Tax

This year the RSU #1 tax w as $3,009,914.00 (last year it w as $2,959,439.00).

Tax Commitment

Table T -1 below has been provided to give a comparison between this year and last year’s tax commitments.

Property Valuation - The figures shown are “taxable valuation” (exemptions, including home stead, have been deducted.)

Mil Rate - This shows the minimum and maximum mil rates allowed by law, the mil rate cho sen by the Selectmen, and the resulting overlay (difference between the minimum mil rate and the chosen mil rate). The overlay is used to cover taxes not collected and allows an even mil rate to be chosen. If not used, it lapses into undesignated funds (surplus).

Assessm ents - Shows the annual tax to be collected and supplemental bills, which are bills is sued after tax commitment. The State certified assessm ent ratio (the percent of the difference between our valuations and the actual sale prices of properties) for 2017 w as declared at 100% which is the same as last year. The State requires that the Town’s overall assessm ents be with in 70% to 110% of m arket value.

159 Collections and Credits - Shows what has been collected for taxes, abatements (refunds to property owners - opposite of supplemental bills), prepayments on taxes for the upcoming years, and taxes receivable.

2017 Valuation, Mil Rate, Assessments, Collections: Table T'1 (Audit Schedule A'5)

FY 2016 FY 2017 Property Valuation (Taxable) Real Estate $621,386,200 $620,099,300 Personal Property $3,526,100 $3,481,900 Total Property Valuation $624,912,300 $623,581,200 Mil Rate Minimum Mil Rate 8.39 8.56 Maximum Mil Rate 8.81 8.99 Chosen Mil Rate 8.56 8.72 O verlay $108,201 $99,868

Assessments Annual Taxes $ 5 ,3 4 9 ,2 4 9 $5,437,628

Supplemental T axes $ 0 $10,717 Total Assessments $ 5 ,3 4 9 ,2 4 9 $ 5 ,4 4 8 ,3 4 5 Collections and Credits Tax Collections $5,087,801 $5,146,709 A b ate m e n ts $1,064 $3,928 Prepayments $ 4 ,720 $5,329

Total Collections and Credits $5,093,587 $5,172,150 Taxes Receivable on June 30th $ 260,658 $276,194 State Valuation Taxable Real & Personal Property $654,950,000 $647,150,000

160 OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Cash and Investments

The Town’s cash (Audit Note B) consists of savings and checking deposits with Androscoggin Bank. This year the June 30,2017 cash bank balance w as $3,180,874.26 which is covered by fed' eral depository insurance (last year it w as $1,194,629.00).

Fiduciary Funds

These are assets held in a trustee or agency capacity for others. The Town has five funds as indi' cated below which are kept in bank accounts separate from the Town’s but reviewed annually in conjunction with this audit.

DeBery Scholarship (Exhibit G and H) - This is a scholarship that w as established in 1991 in memory of Helen K. Debery. The income that accrues each year (approximately $200 to $500 - depending on interest rate) is awarded to a graduating Phippsburg high school student who is going to college and whose mother w as a resident of the Town of Phippsburg at the time of the student’s birth. Payment is sent during the second semester of studies. The balance in this account on June 30, 2017 w as $10,981.24 - of which $981.24 w as unrestricted (last year the balance was $10,934.00 - of which $934.00 was unrestricted).

W innegance River Herring (Exhibit G and Hj - This account w as established in FY 2006 by the municipalities of Phippsburg, W est Bath, and Bath for the rebuild of the W innegance Ale' wife Fishway. All monies (account balances, appropriations and income) associated with the operation and maintenance of the W innegance Alewife Fishway that were held by each munici' pality were combined into one dedicated account managed by the Phippsburg Town AdminiS' trator. The balance in this account as of June 30,2017 w as $14,002.21 (last year the balance w as $12,337.00).

Phippsburg Memorial Account (Exhibit G and Hj This account was established in 1996 for the construction and maintenance of a Memorial site in honor of veterans who were residents of the Town at the time of their original enlistment and also for mariners of Phippsburg who have perished at sea. Funding for this account has been through public donations, which have been deposited in a dedicated account managed by the Town Administrator. The balance in this ac' count as of June 30, 2017 was $1,780.84 last year the balance was $1,528.00).

Albert F . Totman Library Account (Exhibit G and Hj ' This account is for the operation of the Totman Library. Citizens at Town Meeting vote to transfer an annual lump sum to the 1T brary whose Trustees manage the funds in an account separate from the Town’s. The balance in this account as of June 30, 2017 w as $55,661.12 (last year the balance w as $42,273.00).

161 Albert F. Totman Library Account (Exhibit G and H) ' This account is for the operation of the Totman Library. Citizens at Town Meeting vote to transfer an annual lump sum to the Li' brary whose Trustees manage the funds in an account separate from the Town’s. The balance in this account as of June 30, 2017 w as $55,661.12 (last year the balance w as $42,273.00).

Phippsburg Recreation Department (Exhibit G and H i ' This account is for the operation of the Recreation Commission and related programs. Citizens at Town Meeting vote to transfer an annual lump sum to the Commission whose members manage the funds in an account sepa' rate from the Town’s. The balance in this account as of June 30,2017 w as $59,251.53 (last year the balance was $60,289.00). Part of the bank balance was a gift from the M inott Estate from 2001 and is being reserved to construct a walking trail behind the school.

Major Reimbursements, Donations and Grants Each year the Town receives financial reimbursements and donations for various accounts and strives to obtain grants to offset the cost of providing services.

No major reimbursements for fiscal year 2017.

M ajor financial donations were: $8,157.40 to the Center Pond Fishway, $14,463.28 to the M ur' phy House, $250.00 to the Conservation Commission, $3,541.80 to the Goodwill account, $250.00 to the Memorial Fund, and $1,423.00 to the Historic Preservation Commission.

M ajor grants received were: a Safety Grant ($2,000.00) and a Maine Forest Service Grant ($1,832.00) both for the Fire Department.

Town Employee Pension Plan

The Town participates in the Consolidated Plan for Participating Focal Districts of the Maine Retirement System. It covers employees who work at least 20 hours per week. The System provides retirement, disability and death benefits. Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon reaching age sixty and early retirement after completing twentyTive or more years of credited service. Employees (other than Police) are enrolled in plan (AC) and are required to contribute 8.0% of their annual salary to the System and the Town contributes 9.5%. Police Department employees are enrolled in Plan (3C) and contribute 9.5% of their annual salary to the System and the Town contributes 11.4%. The Town’s contributions are determined using an actuarial valuation report prepared by the M SRS. No cash contributions from the Town were required this year or last year.

162 Insurances

The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruc tion of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters.

The Town has Property/Liability Insurance and W orkers Compensation Insurance through Maine Municipal Association. The Town also carries Volunteer Accident Insurance for volunteer board/committee/commission members through Maine Municipal Association (with the carrier being ffartford Life and Accident Insurance Company) as well as Disability Insurance for Firefighters through Maine Municipal Association (with the carrier being Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company). The Tax Collector/Treasurer and Deputy Tax Collector/ Treasurer are bonded through Maine Municipal Association.

W e had zero W orkers Compensation claims in FY 2017.

FUTURE ECONOMIC FACTORS FOR FY 2018

Financials and Mil Rate

This past year (FY 2016-2017) the mil rate w as set at $8.72 per thousand which w as an in crease of 16 cents over the year before (100% declared valuation). This w as mainly due to a 3.60% increase in the County Tax, 3.38% increase in the RSU Tax, and a 12.39% increase in the amount raised for the Town’s expenses. Additional funds were needed for the Parker Head Road Bond repayment ($195,000.00), Road Capital (75,000.00), and Salaries ($35,395.00 with a new part-time position added: Administrative Assistant).

A brief explanation of the new budget for FY 2017-2018 follows:

County - A 3.60% increase in the amount to be raised for Phippsburg’s share of the County Tax (from $1,181,172.00 to $1,223,742.00 for an increase of $42,570.00). The Town’s share of the County tax is determined by its state valuation. This year we share 14.14% of the County Tax (last year it was 14.43%). W e are the 3rd highest taxed community of the 10 communities that make up Sagadahoc County.

RSU $1 - A 3.38% increase in the amount to be raised for the RSU #1 School Budget (from $3,009,914.00 to $ 3,111,741.00 for an increase of $101,827.00).

M unicipal - A 12.39% increase in the amount to be raised for the Municipal Budget (from $2,004,462.00 to $252,752.00 for an increase of $248,290.00). The major increases were for the first repayment of the Parker Head Road Bond, Road Capital, and Salaries.

Surplus - $820,000.00 (an increase of $40,000.00 over last year) will be appropriated from Surplus to reduce taxes.

Revenue Sharing - Revenue Sharing stayed at the same level as last year at $38,628.00.

163 Result - The total budget increase (County + RSU + Municipal - Surplus) will be $392,686.00 (6.34% increase). This is an 52 cent mil rate increase from $8.72in FY 2017 to $9.24 in FY 2018.

LD1 - As required by State Law the citizens at Town Meeti ng voted to increase the proper ty tax levy limit of $1,122,598 established for Phippsburg i n order to fund the items passed at Town Meeting. This has only been needed once since LD1 was enacted by the State over a dec ade ago. The amount under the LD1 limit w as $24,078.

Tax bills will be sent out in October with due dates of November 15th and May 15th. The interest rate this year on unpaid taxes will be 7% (same as last year).

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

This Management Discussion and Analysis Report is designed to provide a general overview of the Town of Phippsburg’s finances. Questions concerning any of the information should be addressed to the Town Administrator, Town of Phippsburg, 1042 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME 0 4 5 6 2 .

Prepared by: Amber L. Jones, Town Administrator

164 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS CURRENT LAND USE PROGRAMS

Below is a list of ways that a property owner can reduce the amount of annual property tax. Exemptions are available to town residents and after receiving approval of the initial application the taxpayer does not need to hie again. Current Land Use Programs are available to both resident and non-resident property owners and the filing requirements vary among categories of classification. Exemptions may be removed without penalty while current land use inclusion results in tax penalty when the classified usage stops. Refund programs are avail able through the State and are applied for each year.

EXEMPTIONS

Hom estead Exem ption is controlled by the State Legislature and has been frequently revised since inception. Currently the State reimburses the town for 50% of the lost tax revenue and the exempt amount is $20,000.00. To qualify for this exemption, the home m ust be your primary residence and you m ust have owned real estate in Maine for a minimum of twelve months. In other words, if you owned a house in another Maine town and moved to Phippsburg you would qualify to continue to receive this exemption after proving residency here.

Veteran’s Exem ption is controlled by the State Legislature and the town is not reimbursed for lost revenue. Veterans’ Exemption acknowledges the sacrifice made by men and women serving in the various branches of our Armed Forces. The survivors of Veterans may also qualify. In general terms, to qualify for this exemption the home m ust be your primary residence though the Veteran does not need to have been a Maine resident at time of induction. The eligible veteran m ust have reached the age of 62 years and must own the property solely, jo in tly only with a spouse, or in a revocable living trust. The exemption is linked to service during periods of armed conflict (i.e. W W II, Korea, Vietnam for a minimum of 180 days and Persian Gulf). In some cases M erchant M arines serving between 1941 and 1945 may qualify. And Veterans receiving federal compensation for 100% service related disability may qualify before age 62 or may qualify for service periods outside the campaigns listed above. Paraplegic exemption is $50,000 and all others are currently $6,000.

Persons Legally Blind Exemption is controlled by the State Legislature and the town is not reimbursed for lost revenue. Determination of status as legally blind is by the Department of Education, Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired as confirmed by the applicant’s optometrist. The home m ust be the individual’s primary residence to qualify for the exemption in the amount of $4,000.

165 CURRENT LAND USE PROGRAMS

Tree Growth Classification requires a minimum of ten acres capable of producing harvestable timber. The State Legislature regulates the program and the town is partially reimbursed for lost revenue. The real estate parcel may include structures on acreage above the minimum required. A forest management plan is drawn by a licensed professional forester. The management plan m ust be updated at least every ten years. The forester’s management plan classifies the timber by stand type and the assessed value per timber acre is determined annually by the State. A tax penalty is invoked when land is removed from Tree Growth.

Open Space does not require a minimum acreage size but the applicant must demonstrate public benefit at time of application for program inclusion. The State Legislature regulates the program and the town is not reimbursed for lost revenue. The real estate parcel may include a dwelling on acreage outside the land declared as publicly beneficial open space. Land may or may not be governed by written wildlife management agreements between land owner and state, and may or may not be restricted by deeded conservation easements. Land value reduction varies as a reflection of levels of public benefit demonstrated and future updates are not mandated. A tax penalty is invoked when land is removed from Open Space use.

Farm Land requires a minimum of five contiguous acres. Income requirements apply and an income report m ust be submitted to the town assessor each 5th year. The land value is reduced to reflect farm use rather than highest and best use value. If the land ceases to qualify as income producing farmland or is removed from the program, a tax penalty is invoked.

Working Waterfront does not require a minimum acreage size but at time of application for program inclusion, the applicant m ust demonstrate that the land is used to support commercial saltwater fishing. The land value is reduced to reflect usage ranging from primarily (50% or greater) to predominantly (90% or greater). Structures may exist but are not eligible for value reduction (for clarity, docks and piers are structures and are not eligible). If the land ceases to be used to support commercial fishing, including change of use forced by disability or retirement the land may be removed from the program and a tax penalty may be invoked.

Applications for exemptions and current land use program inclusion are available in the Assessors Office at The Town Hall. These applications must be received by April 1st.

If you have any questions regarding any of the exemptions or current land use classifications please contact the Assessors Office at the Town Hall or log on to www.phippsburg.com and go to the Municipal page and select the Assessor’s page. Links to the Maine Revenue Services Tax Bulletins are available there, also. Go to w w w . state.me .us/revenue/forms/property/appsformspubs.htm.

166 Maine Residents Property Tax Fairness Credit

Criteria for 2017 for Property Tax Credit. This can change each Tax Year.

Who is eligible? You may qualfy for a refundable Property Tax Fairness Credit up to $600 ($900 if you ere 65 years of ago or older) If you meet all of the following: • You were a Maine resident during any part of the tax year • You owned or rented a home in Maine during any pert of the tax year and lived in that homo as your principal residence during the year; • Your total income during 2017 was not more than ihe amount shown In the table below for your fling status and the number of personal exemptions you claim:

_ You claim no more than You claim more than If y o u r R B n g Sta tus is: g U l 2 personal exemptions H a p fl 2 personal exemptions

Your maximum Income limitation Is:

Single $ 3 1 ,3 3 3 $33,333

H «o of Household, or Mamed filing Jointly, or $ 43 ,3 3 3 $ 53 ,3 3 3 Qualifying Wldow(er)

• You paid property tax on your home (principal residence) In Maino doing the tax year that is greater than 6% of your total income a you pad rent on your home (principal residence) in Maine during the tax year that is greater than 40% o f your total income. N o t8 that the amount of property tax or rent you can Include may be limited See line 7 on Schedule PTFC/STFC.

How does someone apply for the refundable credit? To claim the credit, file the Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC/ STFC or the tax year during which the property tax or rent w as paid.

Is assistance available to apply for the credit? Yes, Maine Revenue Services will assist applicants with Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC/ STPC. For help, call 207-626-8475 weekdays 8:00am - 5:00pm or visit Maine Rev enue Services at 51 Commerce Drive, Augusta, M E 04330, weekdays 8:00am - 4:30pm. Closed on State recognized holidays.

W here can applicants get Form 1040ME and the Schedule PTFC? Forms are available at http://www.maine.gov/revenue/forms or by calling 207-624-7894 to request that a printed form be mailed to you.E-mail questions to in [email protected] or call (207) 626-8475 for Additional Information.

Emergency Notification

Sagadahoc County has implemented the CodeRED® Emer gency W arning Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service. This system allows Saga dahoc County to telephone, text message, TTY, and email all or affected areas of the County in case of an emergency situa tion.

The CodeRED® Emergency W arning Notification System delivers customized messages directly to homes and businesses. Un-blocked landline telephones are automatically included in the alerts.

To opt-in a cell phone or another number go to . http://sagcountv.com/departments/ema/emergencynotification/. There is no cost to register additional methods with Sagadahoc County. Alternatively, the CodeRED® app is available for Apple and Android

167 NOAA offers a coastal and marine Our Project Partners habitat restoration grant which will Maine Dept, of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife hopefully support half the project’s cost, Maine Department of Marine Resources but the town will need to raise at least Maine Coastal Program the other half of the funds to be compet U .S. Fish and Wildlife Service itive in the grant process. The Nature Conservancy Your support can help. A tax- Kennebec Estuary Land Trust deductible contribution can be sent to Phippsburg Land Trust the Town of Phippsburg. The more pub Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation lic support the project has, especially by Wright-Pierce Engineering those who live in or love Phippsburg, Biological Conservation Consultants the more likely we are to obtain grant Galligher Printing Services funding. A restored Center Pond alewife fish Please consider becoming a part of this ery is a laudable goal. Alewives are an effort by supporting the Town’s contribu essential species in the Kennebec Estu tions at Town Meeting and by making a ary, feeding much of the wildlife we tax deductible donation to the project. treasure. A restored alewife fishery is Fishway Project also good for Phippsburg’s traditional Town of Phippsburg economy, supporting local fishermen. It 1042 Main Road also will make for a healthier Center Phippsburg, ME 04562 Pond. An investment that is a win-win Checks should be made out to “Town of like this is a remarkable opportunity. Phippsburg” with “Fishway Project” on The Phippsburg Center Pond Riv the memo line. er Herring Committee thanks you for your support!! If you have any ques tions please contact a member: Troy Wallace, Ethan Debery, Peter Roberts, Mark Alexander or Jimma Totman.

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