2019 Annual Report
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St. George Annual Town Report 2019 Telephone Numbers Town Town Office 372-6363 Fire Department [24 hours] 9-1-1 Ambulance [24 hours] 9-1-1 Animal Control Officer 542-2419 Code Enforcement Officer 372-6363 Harbor Master 372-6363 Plumbing Inspector 372-6363 Jackson Memorial Library 372-8961 Transfer Station 372-6451 School St George Municipal School Unit (MSU) 372-6312 Supt. of Schools, St George MSU 372-6312 Cover Photo St George School Business Office 372-0523 This photo is from a St George Historical Society collection of over 100 glass negatives from the year County 1898 and is of the store and property of Deacon Henry F Kalloch. Deacon Kalloch was a deacon of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department 594-5656 Third Baptist Church in Tenants Harbor. In 1870 and 1880 his occupation is listed as a ship carpenter. Registry of Deeds 594-0422 He purchased in 1875 a piece of land at the corner of what is now School Street and Main Street in Registry of Probate 594-0427 Tenants Harbor. The store, H F Kalloch, was started around the time of this picture, and served the State community until it was torn down in the 1960s. The house is still there and remains in the family, State Police 1-800-452-4664 currently owned and occupied by Deacon Kalloch’s great-granddaughter, Charlene Black. House District #92 Ann H. Matlack 594-4831 130 Scraggle Point Road Spruce Head, ME 04859 via e-mail [email protected] Senate District #12 State Senator David Miramant 236-4845 via e-mail [email protected] Other Ways to Contact Us Mail: P.O. Box 131, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860 Town Office FAX Number: 372-8954 Web Site: www.stgeorgemaine.com In Person: 3 School Street, Tenants Harbor, Maine 2018 Annual Report Annual Report of the Town of St. George for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 Ending June 30, 2020 TOWN MEETING – SELECTMEN – TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT 1 Town of St. George, Maine Dedication Charlene Black This year we are pleased and proud to dedicate the annual report to Charlene Black. Mrs. Black was born and raised in St George, growing up in the shadow of her family’s general store, H. F. Kalloch and Company. She has been and continues to be an active participant in our community. For many years she and her husband operated Harlan Black Construction Company, gainfully employing several local residents. Even after Harlan’s death Charlene continued to keep the company active. Because of her gracious nature, living next door to the town office is a pleasure. She enjoys keeping an eye on town doings and interacting with the staff. Special events such as Memorial Day and St. George Day delight her, as she opens up her front lawn for spectators, even offering them coffee and muffins. Charlene is well known for her dedicated involvement in the Tenants Harbor Baptist Church. Over the years, she has taught Sunday School classes, Good News Clubs, and has served as treasurer. It is indeed a rare Sunday that she misses a worship service. Those close to her also know of her quiet and loving acts of charity and hospitality. Helping someone in need, making a meal or offering a ride are second nature to her. It’s people like Charlene who make living in St George a real joy, and we thank Charlene for her love for, and dedication to this community. 2 2019 Annual Report In Memory Of George Rizkalla This year we honor and remember our friend and community barber, George Rizkalla. For 47 years the Harbor Barber patiently listened to our stories, concerns, triumphs and lies, always with a sensitive and non-judgmental ear. George had a keen interest in community affairs and in town government doings. When we sat in his chair, he would skillfully elicit our thoughts and opinions, carefully consider them, and, if it seemed right to him, he might even offer his own opinion. Because he was both friend and barber, most of us learned how to time our visits. If we were looking for a leisurely and friendly chat, it was always good to arrive when no one else was in line. If what we really needed was just a quick cut, it was best to arrive when there were three or four cars already in his driveway, Our hearts go out to Irene and his loved ones who remain. He will certainly be missed and well remembered as someone who had a significant impact on his community 3 Town of St. George, Maine Table of Contents Dedication ........................................................................................................................................2 In Memory Of ..................................................................................................................................3 Town Officials ..................................................................................................................................6 Board & Committee Members .........................................................................................................7 Reports - Boards & Committees Select Board Report .............................................................................................................9 Planning Board ..................................................................................................................10 Board of Appeals ................................................................................................................11 Comprehensive Plan ..........................................................................................................12 Conservation Commission .................................................................................................13 Harbor Committee .............................................................................................................16 Budget Committee .............................................................................................................17 Solid Waste & Recycling Report .......................................................................................18 St George School Board .....................................................................................................19 Reports – Town Manager & Department Heads Town Manager ...................................................................................................................23 Town Clerk .........................................................................................................................26 Local Plumbing Inspector ..................................................................................................27 Code Enforcement Officer .................................................................................................28 Harbor Master ....................................................................................................................30 St George Fire Department ................................................................................................31 St George Volunteer Firefighters & Ambulance Association ............................................32 Parks & Recreation Director ..............................................................................................33 Animal Control Officer ......................................................................................................35 Reports – Community Groups Jackson Memorial Library .................................................................................................36 St George Historical Society ..............................................................................................37 Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum ..................................................................................38 Neighbor to Neighbor ........................................................................................................40 St George Community Sailing Foundation ........................................................................41 St George Community Development Corporation.............................................................42 Reports – Other Governments Letter from U.S. Senators ..................................................................................................44 Letter from U.S. Congress .................................................................................................47 Letter from State Senator ...................................................................................................48 Letter from State Representative .......................................................................................49 4 2019 Annual Report Table of Contents Financial Summary Department Reports ...........................................................................................................50 Reserve Funds ....................................................................................................................57 Trust Funds ........................................................................................................................58 Audit Report .......................................................................................................................59 List of Taxpayers ..............................................................................................................105 Tax Acquired Property .....................................................................................................163 Abatements ......................................................................................................................163 Outstanding Tax Liens .....................................................................................................164