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2020 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT

Legislative Delegation

Maine State Senator: Marianne Moore

28 St. Croix Drive Calais, Maine 04619

Telephone: 207-287-1505 (Augusta) Home: 207-454-0501

State Representative: Kathy Javner House of Representatives

2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333

Telephone: 207-287-1440 (Augusta) Toll Free: 1-800-423-2900

131 Pea Ridge Road

Chester, Maine 04457 Telephone Home: 207-290-1321

E-mail: [email protected]

Governor: Janet Mills 1 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04330-0001 Telephone: 207-287-3531 (Augusta)

E-mail: [email protected]

Representative: Jared Golden 1223 Longworth House Office Building

Washington D.C. 20515 Telephone Washington D.C.: 202-225-6306

Senator: Susan Collins

172 Russell Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510

Telephone Washington D.C.: 202-224-2423

Senator: Angus King 359 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington D.C. 20510 Telephone Washington D.C.: 202-224-5344

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2019 ELECTED OFFICIALS

First Assessor – Linda Evans

Second Assessor – Elaine Brown

Third Assessor – Carl “Rocky” Williams, Jr.

TAX COLLECTOR & PLANTATION CLERK

Roxzanna Montague

TREASURER

Elaine Berger

FIRE CHIEF & TOWN FIRE WARDEN

Gary Santerre

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Mary Arcaro, Linda Bailey, Nicole Spinney Bailey, Brinda Leighton, Roxzanna Montague, & Lindsay Wheaton

PLUMBING INSPECTOR

James Slowe, Vanceboro, Maine

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

State of the Plantation 2019 Evaluation = $39,002,736.00

Mill Rate = 8.20

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TOWN OFFICE HOURS

Assessors Tuesdays 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Treasurer Tuesdays 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Town Clerk, Tax Collector, & Registrar of Voters

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Phone ................................................................ 796-2001

Fax ................................................................................... 796-5327

Assessor Email ............................. [email protected]

Town Clerk Email ...... [email protected]

Website .............................................. grand-lake-stream.org

Facebook ......... facebook.com/GrandLakeStreamMaine

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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To the Residents of Grand Lake Stream Plantation:

The year 2019 was a year of profound loss in our tiny little hamlet of Grand Lake

Stream, as we said a final goodbye to many beloved members of our community,

including (in alphabetical order): Elaine Brown, Joseph Campbell, Vincent

Graceffa, Frank Milicia and Ivana (“Sam”) Newman. They will missed by all and

the Town would like to express its sincere condolences to the families for their loss.

The entire staff at the Town Office would like to posthumously thank Elaine Brown

for all of her tireless efforts and contributions to the Town, the Women to Women

Group and The Historical Society.

On a more positive note, the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival celebrated its

Silver Anniversary (25th) in 2019 and Bill and Cathy Shamel and Sophie Melanson

outdid themselves with their 25th Anniversary Beautification Project. The gorgeous

planters spread throughout the Town were enjoyed by everyone for the entire

summer season. We appreciate all of Bill and Cathy’s hard work in making the Folk

Art Festival a premiere event and destination every summer, as well as their weekly

contributions coordinating practices and rehearsals for our very own famous Grand

Lake Stream Strummin’ Wildcats and weekly yoga sessions. A huge thank you to

Bill and Cathy for all you do!

Another favorite summertime activity is the Grand Lake Stream America Fourth of

July Celebration. Each year we are treated to a family-friendly fun parade filled with

wonderful and creative floats built by our neighbors and friends followed by a

fantastic and delicious picnic lunch of hot dogs, burgers and fries, with strawberry

shortcake for dessert. Our sincere appreciation to all involved who help make the

“Best Celebration by a Dam Site!”

Additionally, the Town would like to recognize and thank Audrey and RJ

Ammerman (and his pole climbing skills!) for their annual “Hanging of the Flags”

throughout the Town, as well as removing the flags at the end of the season. The

flags always signify that the wonderful summer season of GLS has begun!

As a small village, we are grateful to the Grand Lake Stream Fire Department for all

of the work it does in keeping our Town safe. The Department consists solely of

volunteers who spend countless hours of their own time attending requisite training,

which also involves a great deal of travel. Without these selfless volunteers, the

Town would surely be at a loss. Gary Santerre has stepped down as Fire Chief, and

we all thank him for his devoted and expert leadership over the years and wish him

well in his much-deserved retirement! This leads us to welcome Curtis Allen as our

new Fire Chief, and we are fortunate to have another committed and dedicated

firefighter lead our Department into a new decade!

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The Town once again would like to express its appreciation to the Downeast Lakes

Land Trust (“DLLT”) for all of the fantastic work it does on behalf of the Town,

including the many educational programs it sponsors and the numerous outdoor

activities that are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Additionally, we are

indebted to DLLT for all of its efforts in planning, coordinating and overseeing the

installation of the culvert on Water Street. The Downeast Lakes Land Trust is a very

important part of our community and we sincerely appreciate every individual

involved with the Land Trust and its positive contributions to our Town.

A number of years ago the Pine Tree Store was in danger of a seasonal winter

shutdown, but under the ownership of Les Severance and Brinda Leighton, the Store

has been transformed into a boutique of eclectic gifts and a dining destination for

snowmobilers, ATVers, residents and visitors, as well as suppling all of the requisite

necessities of a true general country store. We are grateful for all of their hard work

and appreciate everything they do to maintain the Store as an integral and important

part of our community.

Our list of thanks would not be complete without expressing our gratitude to Danny

Bailey for the many services he provides to our Town, the foremost being his

outstanding maintenance of our roads and common areas during the winter months.

Our Transfer Station has seen some changes over the past year and we would like to

thank Marie Roberts and Michael Betz for all of their efforts in keeping and

maintaining a smoothly-run Transfer Station. “The Dump” is an integral part of our

small community and we are grateful to these individuals for all of their hard work.

And, lastly, the Town is forever beholden to the Grand Lake Stream Women to

Women and all of the numerous activities it sponsors on behalf of our residents,

including celebratory activities such as our recent Valentine’s Day Potluck Supper,

Town-specific ventures such as the yard sale and the very important and much-

appreciated service it provides of planning, coordinating and working the

[unfortunately many] funeral receptions for past and present residents of GLS. The

Women to Women group is always actively working behind the scenes to help make

our Town the special place we call home.

For the latest information, please check out our Grand Lake Stream Facebook page

and our website: www.grand-lake-stream.org.

By:

Linda L. Evans, First Assessor

Carl Williams, Jr., Third Assessor

http://www.grand-lake-stream.org/

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2020 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT

2019 FUNDS

TOWN BUILDING FUND Appropriated $ 6,000.00 Expended — Carried 21,324.33 Fund Balance $ 27,324.33

FUTURE ROADS Appropriated $ 5,000.00 Expended — Carried 72,553.00 Fund Balance $ 77,553.00 FIRE DEPT. CAPITAL ACCOUNT Appropriated $ 27,750.00 Unexpended Appropriations 3,391.85 Donation 1,790.00 Carried 4,256.62 Balance $ 9,438.47 RECREATION DEPT. FUND Appropriated $ 1,500.00 Unexpended Appropriations 800.00 Carried 3,042.67 Fund Balance $ 3,842.67

EDUCATION

School Bus Reserve $ 26,814.00 Tuition Reserve $ 10,284.00

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2019 REVENUES

Grand Lake Stream received $408,834.60 in 2019.

Sources: Auto Excise $ 32,390.88 Boat Excise 2,301.50 Lien Fees 551.28 Interest 1,553.17 Real Estate Taxes 296,555.50 Personal Property Taxes 1,194.30 Agent Fees 1,091.50 Dog Fees 65.00 Veterans Exemption 131.00 Homestead Reimbursement 3,671.00 Tree Growth 18,619.61 Land Reserve 10,251.92 Axiom Rental 300.00 Road Subsidies 2,196.00 Revenue Sharing 3,197.44 Snowmobile Trails 9,948.93 Ed. Subsidy 7,368.81 Special Ed. Local Entitlement 3,452.06 Transportation Ref. 9,100.00 Refunds 27.96 BETE Reimbursement 648.00 Other State Reimbursement 603.00 Bank Interest 3,615.71

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TREASURER’S REPORT 2019 Expenses

General Government

Administration

Appropriated Expended Registry of Deeds 500.00 467.41 Continuing Education 500.00 196.00 Meetings & Dues 1,300.00 1,696.00 Bank Fees 1,300.00 2,723.65 Elections 600.00 390.00 Telephone/Internet 3,000.00 3,352.53 Heat 5,500.00 5,475.80 Electric 1,500.00 841.56

First Assessor 5,000.00 4,416.69 Second Assessor 3,500.00 3,333.35 Third Assessor 3,500.00 3,625.02 Town Clerk 7,500.00 7,500.02 Tax Collector 5,000.00 5,000.02 Treasurer 3,500.00 3,500.04 Janitor 2,880.00 2,757.01

Postage 800.00 380.09 Office 2,000.00 2,417.60 Hardware 1,000.00 138.72 Cleaning 200.00 490.09 Computer fees 1,000.00 3,100.79

Workers Comp 4,000.00 1,644.00 Liability 6,300.00 5,234.00 Fica & Medicare — 3,596.34 Payroll Taxes — 10.861.07

Total $ 60,380.00 $ 62,276.73

FROM SURPLUS ($ 1,896.73)

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Municipal Properties Appropriated Expended Capital Improvement — 8,591.42 Grounds Keeper 6,000.00 2,320.00 Plumbing Inspector 600.00 600.00 Assessor 6,500.00 6,500.04 Auditor 2,400.00 2,400.00 LUPC 6,642.00 6,642.00 Legal 1,000.00 — Land Leases — 864.27 Maintenance — 708.48

Total $ 23,142.00 $ 28,626.21


Education

Appropriated Expended Stipend 250.00 250.00 Local Assessment 3,950.00 8,584.00 Payroll Taxes 1,480.00 2,024.29 Unemployment Comp. 150.00 — Insurance 1,200.00 284.00 MSMA UC FUND 50.00 60.33 Dues/Subscriptions 500.00 106.00 Audit 1,700.00 1,900.00

Special Ed 8,684.00 5,800.00 Tuition 107,400.00 103,221.64

Bus Driver 23,280.00 17,559.48 Bus Expenses 12,000.00 8,879.26 Bus Insurance 850.00 654.00

Total $ 161,494.00 $ 149,323.00

TO SURPLUS $ 12,171.00

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Public Safety

Appropriated Expended Animal control 1,100.00 1,200.00 Street Lights 7,500.00 7,578.71 Police Protection 6,000.00 4,180.00

Total $ 14,600.00 $ 12,958.71

TO SURPLUS $ 1,641.29 Fire Department

Appropriated Expended Stipends 3,500.00 3,500.00 Courses 500.00 — Dues 300.00 968.00 Insurance 200.00 — Gas/Oil 550.00 1,208.65 Gear/Hardware 3,000.00 5,174.18 Office 1,000.00 633.09 Electric 700.00 683.12 Heat 1,300.00 1,629.09 Telephone/Internet 450.00 824.10 Plumbing Inspection 350.00 — Building & Equip. Maint. 4,500.00 9,737.92 Capital Improvement 2,000.00 — Medical 100.00 — Supplies 9,300.00 —

Total Fire Dept. $ 27,750.00 $ 24,358.15

Balance to Fire Dept. Cap. Improv. $ 3,391.85

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Roads

Appropriated Expended Summer Roads 3,500.00 1,575.00 Culverts 8,000.00 — Plowing 12,400.00 11,950.00 Salt Sand — —

Total $ 23,900.00 $ 13,525.00


Sanitation

Appropriated Expended Attendant 7,488.00 8,560.00 Contractor 16,000.00 23,050.00 Tipping Fees 15,000.00 15,191.23 Heating — 334.76 Septic Refunds — 240.00 Supplies — 700.17 Burn Pile — 1,500.00

Total $ 38,488.00 $ 49,576.16


Culture & Recreation

Appropriated Expended Recreation Dept. 1,500.00 700.00 Princeton Elementary 500.00 500.00

Total $ 2,000.00 $ 1,200.00

TO REC. DEPT. FUND $ 800.00

TO SURPLUS 0.00

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Health & Welfare

Appropriated Expended General Assistance 1,000.00 —


Social Services

Appropriated Expended Downeast Hospice 150.00 150.00 Wa. Co. Assoc. for Retarded Cit. 100.00 100.00 Wa. Hancock Comm. Agency 300.00 300.00 Wa. Co. Soils&Water Cons. Dist. 200.00 150.00 Wa. Co. Children’s Program 250.00 250.00 Frank Becket Center 125.00 125.00 Eastern Area Agency on Aging 150.00 150.00 GLS Folk Art Festival — 50.00 July 4th Celebration — 50.00 PES Flowers — 157.50

Total $ 1,275.00 $ 1,482.50

FROM SURPLUS ($ 357.50)

Snowmobile Club

Appropriated Expended Trail Grants 6,000.00 13,938.50 Refund — (9,948.93)

Total $ 6,000.00 $ 3,989.57


County Tax

Appropriated Expended Tax 63,471.00 63,471.00

Total $ 63,471.00 $ 63,471.00

TO SURPLUS $ 0

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Summary

Total Appropriated $ 423,350.00 Total Expended 410,787.03 Total to Surplus $ 8,371.12

New Land Grant

Received $650,000.00 Expended: 2016 2017 2018 2019 Planning $ 2,000.00 $ 9,549.70 $ 12,667.58 $ 5,198.75 Checks $ 32.96 $ - $ 82.26 $ - Legal $ 5,044.75 $ 551.50 $ - $ 1,598.00 Tennis Courts $ - $ 25,000.00 $ 6,690.00 $ - Advertising $ - $ - $ 5,277.50 $ (618.25) Transfer Station $ - $ - $ - $ 16,542.50 Fire Dept. $ - $ - $ 13,970.00 $ - Cell Tower $ - $ - $ - $ 5,750.00 Interest $ (495.01) $ (755.05) $ (888.18) $ (820.16)

Total Expended $ 6,582.70 $ 34,346.15 $ 37,799.16 $ 27,650.84 TOTAL REMAINING $ 543,621.15

**PLEASE NOTE**

Currently, the Town spent $6,209.10 on the ice rink. Tonight’s

meeting will decide where these funds should come from, and, thus

these funds are not reflected under any expenditures, yet.

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2020 UNPAID TAX LIST: The following taxes have not been paid by the time this booklet was printed. This

does not mean they are unpaid at this time. These names and amounts may not be

accurate because our records for the year have not been audited.

2018 UNPAID TAX LIST

Ashman, Desmond $ 354.23

Bailey, Eric 609.22

Bailey, Kenneth 853.50

Beganny, William & Sabrina 90.84

Estabrook, Michael et. al. 631.52

Gui, Anne Trust 864.91

TOTAL $ 12,076.97

2019 UNPAID TAX LIST

Ashman, Desmond $ 454.28

Bailey, Eric 865.10

Bailey, Bradley 267.32

Bailey, Kenneth 743.74

Beganny, William & Sabrina 310.78

Cox, Timothy 904.46

Cromwell, Robert 396.88

Dee, Suzanna 559.42

Estabrook, Michael et. al. 536.28

Gray, Kim 1,109.46

Gui, Anne Trustee 754.40

Hood, Karen 164.30

Laney, Paul & Richard 748.66

Lawrence, Anita 2,127.08

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Les Big Lake, LLC 790.48

Logigian, Edward 961.86

Perkins, Dwight & Jacqueline 2,024.58

Rubinstein, Mae 1,230.00

Severance, Leslie 1,475.10

Smith, Leslie Jr. 2,387.02

Snellen, James & Paul 672.40

Thompson, James & Cynthia 772.70

Toft, John & Charles Trust 765.88

Weeks Leen’s Lodge 8,378.76

Grand Lake Lodge 3,103.70

Williams, Thomas & Brenda 208.28

Yates, Alton Jr. 631.51

TOTAL 33,344.43

Grand Total $ 36,748.65

**does not include tax club balances**

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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

GRAND LAKE STREAM PLANTATION Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

To: Linda Evans, Resident of Grand Lake Stream Plantation, County of Washington, S.S.

GREETINGS:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required by law to notify the residents of

Grand Lake Stream Plantation qualified to vote in Plantation affairs to meet at the James

Brite School House in Grand Lake Stream on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to vote on

the following articles:

ARTICLE 1:

To choose a moderator to reside over said Town Meeting. John Arcaro – Unanimous

ARTICLE 2:

To elect a First Assessor for a three (3) year term. Sam Sprague moved to amend to 1 year

term. 2nd-Marie Roberts. Passed-unanimous

Nominees:

Kathleen Milicia – unanimous

ARTICLE 3:

To see what sum will be raised for the First Assessor’s salary.

Recommended: $5,000.00 Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 4:

To elect a Second Assessor for a two (2) year term. Sam Sprague moved to amend to 1

year term. 2nd-Linda Curtis. Passed-unanimous

Nominees:

Josh Keuster – unanimous

Glenn Kersteen – declined

Carl Williams – declined

ARTICLE 5:

To see what sum will be raised for the Second Assessor’s salary.


ARTICLE 6:

To elect a Third Assessor for a one (1) year term.

Nominees:

Pamela Galleger – 10

Carl Williams – 16

Moi -- 1

Voters – 30

Guests – 6

Total – 36

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ARTICLE 7:

To see what sum will be raised for the Third Assessor’s salary.


ARTICLE 8:

To see if the Plantation will vote to have the Town Clerk and Tax Collector’s business

conducted at the Town Office with a set schedule and posted hours. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 9:

To see what sum will be raised for the Town Clerk’s salary.


ARTICLE 10:

To see what sum will be raised for the Tax Collector’s salary.

Recommended: $5,000.00 Passed-unanimous ARTICLE 11:

To see what sum will be raised for the Treasurer’s salary.

Recommended: $3,500.00 Sam Sprague moved to raise to $3,750.00. 2nd-Angela Cole.

Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 12:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise $6,500.00 to retain the services of a professional

assessor for the year 2020. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 13:

To see if the Plantation will vote to allow the Assessors to hire a janitor to clean the town

building two days a month.

Recommended: $2,880.00 Sam Sprague moved to raise $15.00/hr. 2nd-Elaine Berger

ARTICLE 14:

To see if the Plantation will raise $2,400.00 for the Plantation’s mandated yearly audit.

Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 15:

To see what sum of money the Plantation will vote to raise for legal expenses.


ARTICLE 16:

To see what sum of money will be raised for the administration of Plantation to include

Registry of Deeds fees, continuing education, dues, bank fees, election costs, postage,

computer license fees, subscriptions, and supplies.

Recommended: $13,500.00 (Increase of $3,200.00) Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 17:

To see what sum of money will be raised for heat, electricity, telephone, and insurance

for the Plantation’s buildings and equipment.

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ARTICLE 18:

To see what sum of money will be raised for Workmen’s Compensation.


ARTICLE 19:

To see if the town will approve $800.00 for a contract with Penobscot Valley Animal

Clinic for the year. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 20:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise $1,200.00 to contract with an Animal Control

Officer. (Increase of $1,000.00) Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 21:

To see what sum of money will be raised for the Town Building Maintenance Fund.


ARTICLE 22:

To see if the Plantation will raise $6,660.00 for the 2020 LUPC assessment (Increase of

$18.00). Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 23:

To see what sum of money will be raised by the Plantation for the annual plumbing inspection.

Recommended: $600.00 Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 24:

To see what sum of money will be raised for temporary law enforcement for June, July,

and August.

Recommended: $5,500.00 (Decrease of $500.00) Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 25:

To see what sum of money will be raised for street lights.

Recommended: $7,700.00 (Increase of $200.00) Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 26:

To see what sum of money will be raised for the Recreation account.


ARTICLE 27:

To see what sum of money will be raised for culvert maintenance.


ARTICLE 28:

To see what sum of money will be raised by the Plantation for summer roads.

Recommended: $1,575.00 (Increase of $75.00) Passed-unanimous

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ARTICLE 29:

To see what sum of money will be raised for winter roads.


ARTICLE 30:

To see what sum of money will be raised for salt sand.


ARTICLE 31:

To see what sum of money will be raised for future repair of town roads.


ARTICLE 32:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise $100.00 for John Arcaro for plowing the Dam

Parking Lot. Submitted by Brinda Leighton. Linda Curtis moved to raise $300.00. 2nd-

Kathleen Milicia. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 33:

To see if the Plantation will adopt the following schedule for the management of solid

waste and recycling: Six months of one day per week, mid-October to mid-April. Six

months of two days per week, mid-April to mid-October. Garbage collected at the

collection site and delivered to Baileyville. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 34:

To see what sum of money will be raised for the operation of the collection site.


ARTICLE 35:

To see what sum of money the Plantation will raise for a transfer station attendant.


ARTICLE 36:

To see what sum the Plantation will raise for the Fire Department.


ARTICLE 37:

To see if the Plantation will vote to confirm someone elected by the Fire Department to

be Fire Chief for the coming year. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 38:

To see if the Plantation will vote to give the Grand Lake Snowmobile Club this year’s

return of snowmobile registrations.

Recommended: $350.00 Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 39:

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To see if the Plantation will vote to raise the local share of thirty percent (30%) of the

Maine State Snowmobile Grant, not to exceed $6,000.00 a year. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 40:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise the local share of thirty percent (30%) of the

Maine State ATV Grant, not to exceed $6,000.00 a year. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 41:

To see what sum the Plantation will vote to raise for General Assistance.


ARTICLE 42:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise contributions for these agencies that benefit

Grand Lake Stream: Passed-unanimous

Downeast Hospice $150.00

Wa. Co. Assoc. for Retarded Citizens $100.00

Wa. Hancock Comm. Agency $300.00

Wa. Co. Soils & Water Cons. Distr. $200.00

Wa. Co. Children’s Program $250.00

Frank Becket Center $125.00

Eastern Agency on Aging $150.00

Total: $1,175.00

ARTICLE 43:

To see what sum of money the Plantation will raise for maintenance of the cemetery, ball

diamond, tennis courts, James Bright School grounds, Guides Memorial, beach, and

outdoor toilets.


ARTICLE 44:

To see if the Plantation will raise $63,085.00 for the 2020 county taxes (Decrease of

$386.00). Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 45:

To see if the Plantation will vote to accept funds from: Municipal Revenue Sharing,

Local Road Assistance, State Aid to Education, Public Library State Aid per Capita, Civil

Emergency Funds, Snowmobile Registrations and State Grants, Tree Growth

Reimbursement, Veteran’s Exemption reimbursement, General Assistance

reimbursement, State Grants, and other funds not included in the above items. Passed-

unanimous

ARTICLE 46:

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To see if the Plantation will vote to collect interest on delinquent property taxes in the

amount of 8%, as per Title #36, M.R.S.A. Sec.505.4. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 47:

To see if the Plantation will vote to authorize the tax collector to accept prepayment of

taxes for the 2021 year that are not yet due or assessed and set the rate of interest at 0%

for overpayments pursuant to 36 M.R.S.A. Sec. 506. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 48:

To see if the Plantation will vote to authorize the Assessors to retain or dispose of

property acquired through the lien process to the benefit of the Town. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 49:

To see if the Plantation will vote to publish the names of delinquent taxpayers in the Annual

Town Report. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 50:

To see what sum of money the Plantation will vote to use from Excise Tax toward the tax

commitment.

Recommended: $32,390.88 (Decrease of $964.81) Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 51:

To see what sum of money the Plantation will vote to use from State Revenue Sharing

toward the tax commitment.


ARTICLE 52:

To see if the Plantation will vote to use the interest earned on the Surplus Account

Certificates of Deposit toward the tax commitment.

Recommended: $627.26 (Decrease of $51.71) Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 53:

To see if the Plantation will vote to use tower rental fees toward the tax commitment.

Recommended: $300.00 (Decrease of $3,214.32) Nancy Sprague moved to table until

the June meeting while assessors investigate why the fees have not been paid. 2nd-

Roxzanna Montague. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 54:

To see if the Plantation will vote to grant to Princeton Elementary School $250.00 for the

purpose of assisting teachers in purchasing supplies to be determined in cooperation with

the School Principal and GLS School Board (endorsed by the School Board). Passed-

unanimous

ARTICLE 55:

To see if the Plantation will vote to grant to Princeton Elementary School $250.00 for the

purpose of funding extracurricular activities to be determined in cooperation with the

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School Principal and GLS School Board (endorsed by the School Board). Passed-

unanimous

ARTICLE 56:

To elect one or more School Board Committee members. Mary Arcaro- Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 57:

To see if the Plantation will vote to give authority to the New Land Committee to plan for

the usage of the New Land. Any recommendations will be brought back to the voters for

consideration. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 58:

To see if the Plantation will vote to extend the moratorium on selling lots from the three

parcels of New Land until the New Land Committee produces a plan that is approved by

the Plantation not including property to abutters. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 59:

To see if the of Grand Lake Stream Plantation would raise $1,000.00 for the Princeton

Regional Airport Authority to assist with maintenance and snow removal for lifeflight

landings at the airport. Submitted by Brinda Leighton. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 60:

To see if the Plantation will vote to approve the formation of a Transfer Station

Subcommittee of the New Land Committee. Submitted by the New Land Committee.

Nancy Sprague moved to make the committee a Town committee and not subcommittee

of the New Land Committee. 2nd-Sam Sprague. Yes-12; No-7-Passed as amended

ARTICLE 61:

To see if the Plantation will vote to approve an expenditure of funds of not more that

$4,000.00 from the New Land Committee towards the ice skating rink (remainder of

funds from Plantation Recreation Account). Submitted by the New Land Committee.

Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 62:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise $6,000.00 to purchase a storage shed for the ice

rink and memorial benches. Passed-unanimous

ARTICLE 63:

To see if the Plantation will vote to raise $2,500.00 to purchase a memorial gazebo in

honor of Elaine Brown for her years of dedication to Grand Lake Stream. Submitted by

Women to Women. Passed-unanimous

To Linda Evans, resident of Grand Lake Stream Plantation,

I certify that I have notified the voters of Grand Lake Stream Plantation of the time and place

of the Annual Town Meeting by posting this warrant in the Town Clerk’s office, the Town

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Building, and the Pine Tree Store in Grand Lake Stream at least seven (7) days before town

meeting.

Dated Monday, March 25, 2020.

Linda Evans, First Assessor

Carl Williams Jr., Third Assessor

Motion to adjourn—Linda Evans; 2nd—Roxzanna Montague

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