(May 12, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, May 9.
Arby’s EDUs
The council unanimously approved two equivalent dwelling units related to water consumption at the new Arby’s store that is moving across the street from its current location.
Planning Director Dave Engelhart said the request was in line with previous ones approved by the town, and included a 10 percent deposit and an agreement with the owner to pay the balance of the cost in equal payments over a five-year period.
Fireworks
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells asked for and received a $10,000 allotment for town fireworks at Berlin Falls park on July 3.
She said several fundraisers would be held to try to offset at least half of the cost of the planned 10-15 minute display.
All’s well with the well
SonRise Church, which recently purchased the former Merial Select building on 10026 Main Street, was given permission to leave an operating well on the property until the conversion to town water can take place.
Jerry Wade, the executive pastor at SonRise, said the well would allow the fire sprinkler systems to continue to operate during the estimated two years it would take to bring make the conversion. Water Resources Director Jane Kreiter supported the plan, which also had the backing of county officials.
Public hearing scheduled
Town Administrator Laura Allen introduced a motion to amend the town code that she said cleared up currently ambiguous language relating to stormwater inspections. A public hearing on the matter was set for Monday, June 13 at town hall.
Narcan training
Police Chief Arnold Downing said the county health department approved a $500 grant to train all Berlin officers in the use of Narcan, a drug that treats overdoses related to heroin use. Training started on May 11, and Downing promised all officers would be trained in use of the drug by the end of the month.
Cannery coming along
Updates continue to trickle in related to the Cannery Village housing complex on Flower Street.
Electric Utilities Director Tim Lawrence said all electric services and meters were installed there, and that town workers were putting up streetlights.
Engelhart added that 11 of the 22 units that were granted occupancy certifications were now occupied.
Façade grants
Wells said several grants were approved to help improve town storefronts. Gilbert’s Provisions received a façade improvement grant to renovate his space, part of the building occupied by Bruder Hill on Commerce Street
Fathom, a clothing store coming on Main Street that will be run by the owners of Sea La Vie, also received a grant, as did the new butcher shop slated for Pitts Street.
Arby’s EDUs
The council unanimously approved two equivalent dwelling units related to water consumption at the new Arby’s store that is moving across the street from its current location.
Planning Director Dave Engelhart said the request was in line with previous ones approved by the town, and included a 10 percent deposit and an agreement with the owner to pay the balance of the cost in equal payments over a five-year period.
Fireworks
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells asked for and received a $10,000 allotment for town fireworks at Berlin Falls park on July 3.
She said several fundraisers would be held to try to offset at least half of the cost of the planned 10-15 minute display.
All’s well with the well
SonRise Church, which recently purchased the former Merial Select building on 10026 Main Street, was given permission to leave an operating well on the property until the conversion to town water can take place.
Jerry Wade, the executive pastor at SonRise, said the well would allow the fire sprinkler systems to continue to operate during the estimated two years it would take to bring make the conversion. Water Resources Director Jane Kreiter supported the plan, which also had the backing of county officials.
Public hearing scheduled
Town Administrator Laura Allen introduced a motion to amend the town code that she said cleared up currently ambiguous language relating to stormwater inspections. A public hearing on the matter was set for Monday, June 13 at town hall.
Narcan training
Police Chief Arnold Downing said the county health department approved a $500 grant to train all Berlin officers in the use of Narcan, a drug that treats overdoses related to heroin use. Training started on May 11, and Downing promised all officers would be trained in use of the drug by the end of the month.
Cannery coming along
Updates continue to trickle in related to the Cannery Village housing complex on Flower Street.
Electric Utilities Director Tim Lawrence said all electric services and meters were installed there, and that town workers were putting up streetlights.
Engelhart added that 11 of the 22 units that were granted occupancy certifications were now occupied.
Façade grants
Wells said several grants were approved to help improve town storefronts. Gilbert’s Provisions received a façade improvement grant to renovate his space, part of the building occupied by Bruder Hill on Commerce Street
Fathom, a clothing store coming on Main Street that will be run by the owners of Sea La Vie, also received a grant, as did the new butcher shop slated for Pitts Street.