Government Notices
Boothbay Harbor
Town of Boothbay Harbor
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
May 26, 2015
The Town of Boothbay Harbor is seeking proposals from qualified financial investment fi rms to provide investment management of the Town’s Reserve Funds portfolio which has a current market value of approximately $400,000. The funds to be invested include various capital reserve accounts. The Town will consider multi-year proposals for a term not to exceed three years.
In order to be considered for this services contract, one printed copy of the proposal must be delivered to the Boothbay Harbor Town Manager’s Office, 11 Howard Street, Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538 no later than 4 PM, June 26, 2015. All proposals will be opened at this time and will subsequently be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting to discuss a recommendation on awarding of an investment services contract.
The Town’s investment goal is to ensure that public funds in the custody of the Town are invested in a manner that preserves public trust and provides for safety, liquidity and income. The Town’s objective is to earn a reasonable and stable return by maintaining a mix of investment assets consistent with Maine State Statutes and taking into account the Town’s future cash needs. A copy of the Town’s Investment Policy and a copy of the most recent Town Audit Report is available at the Town Office and on the town website at www.boothbayharbor.org.
RFP responders may be asked to meet with the Board of Selectmen to explain their proposal in greater detail. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any formality or technicality in the submissions, and to accept any proposal as may be deemed by the Selectmen to be in the best interests of the Town.
RFP Information requirements of proposers
1) Brief description of the investment management firm’s ownership, including identification of any affiliated companies.
2) Number of professionals employed at the firm.
3) The total dollar amount of the firm’s assets under management.
4) Brief description of the firm’s investment services provided to governmental entities.
5) A description of the firm’s investment process, including research, governance, and portfolio management.
6) A description of the firm’s trust management capabilities and a description of the firm’s experience with managing investments in accordance with M.S.R.A. 30-A § 5706 et seq.
7) Investment results (past performance) achieved by the fi rm and suggested benchmarks/indexes against which performance measurement will be made.
8) A description of investment strategies employed for longer term assets and intermediate cash management accounts.
9) Samples of monthly and quarterly statements and a description of customization capabilities that would help the Town and a description of the firm’s ability to maintain sub-accounts and accounting for specific funds.
10) Details concerning the firm’s management fee proposal and commission rates in brokerage transactions.
11) A list with contact information of five public entity client references.
12) Biographies of investment personnel who will be servicing the Town’s account and more specifically, the biography of the individual who will be assigned as the Manager of the Town’s account and will serve as the point of contact to the Town.
13) Any other information which would be of assistance to the Board of Selectmen in evaluating the firm’s responses and its qualifications to serve as the Town’s Investment Fund Manager.
Responses to the RFP will be evaluated by the Board of Selectmen on the basis of:
1) The completeness and adequacy of responses to the questions in the RFP, and any additional information supporting the firm’s candidacy.
2) Evidence of successful investment performance.
3) The level of management fees.
4) The ability of the Investment Fund Manager to provide a full range of services as evidenced by demonstrated experience with municipal, governmental and non profit clientele, the background and qualifications of the individual(s) who will be serving the Town’s accounts, and the overall quality of the submission.
For further information regarding this RFP, contact Thomas Woodin, Town Manager, at twoodin@boothbayharbor.org or 207-633-3671.
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Bremen
NOTICE TOWN OF BREMEN
Public Hearing
Proposed Floodplain Management Ordinance
June 18, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
Bremen Town Office
NOTICE
Bremen Planning Board
Meeting
June 9, 2015 at 7:00pm
Bremen Town Office
I. Public Hearing – Gordon Libby Forest Products Inc.; Map 10, Lot 1 Subdivision
II. Application for Review:
A. Gordon Libby Forest Products Inc.: Map10, Lot 1 Subdivision
B. Broadwing Farm, LLC / dba Harvest Moon Pizza; Map 10, Lot 25 – Commercial Greenhouse
C. Twin Maples Farm, LLC; Map 5 & Map 8, Removal of lot lines on Bremen Long Island Subdivision Map 4; Combination of Lots 9B & 9D
D. Pierre and Barbara Caggini, Map 14, Lot 14 – Addition to Residence
E. Martha Frink; Map 14, Lot 9 – Replacement/Enlargement of Accessory Building
III. Public Comments and Questions
A. James McKinney questions – Map 4, Lot 65E
IV.New Business:
A. Preliminary discussion of universal definitions
V. Old Planning Board Business:
A. Review of Draft Application Forms and Worksheets
• Subdivision Ordinance
• Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Review Ordinance
Bristol
Bristol Planning Board Agenda
June 4, 7:00 p.m. Bristol Town Hall
Findings of Fact for Thomas Rhoads, application for a dock, permanent pier, seasonal ramp and floats, Map 12 Lot 5, Damariscotta River.
Public Notice
The Town of Bristol Planning Board will hold a public hearing Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bristol Town Hall on the updated Bristol Floodplain Management Ordinance and new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The new ordinance and maps are in accordance with M.R.S.A. Title 38, Section 440.
The public is invited to attend the public hearing and to submit written comments to the Town of Bristol on or before Thursday, June 18th.
Damariscotta
Damariscotta Planning Board Public Hearing
Monday June 15, 2015 – 7 PM
New Floodplain Management Ordinance as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Town to retain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of July 16, 2015
The major substantive change over the existing ordinance would be that all new residential and non-residential structures must be elevated at least three feet above the base flood (i.e. 100-year flood level). All substantial improvements to residential and non-residential structures must be elevated at least 1 foot above the base flood or level with the lowest habitable floor whichever is higher.
Public Meeting (immediately after the public hearing)Discussion and decision on sending the new Floodplain Ordinance to the Board of Selectmen for a Special Town Meeting on July 1,2015.
Jefferson
TOWN OF JEFFERSON
The Town of Jefferson is seeking sealed bids for the construction of an expansion of the existing salt shed. Specs will be available on-site at the salt shed on Gardiner Road on June 17th at 5 p.m. Bids must be submitted to the Town Office by 4 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 and will be opened on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 6 p.m. The Selectmen have the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Inquiries should call the Town Office 549-7401.
Newcastle
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Newcastle
Design Review Meeting
June 4, 2015 6:30 PM
Community Room in River Road Fire Station
Applications:
Lucille Lothrop
Map 5/Lot 23A
62 Hopkins Hill
20’x20′ garage
Rebecca Mortar
Map 13/Lot 55
76 Glidden Street
Demolition Shed/Porch
Possible Continuation
Zander Lee
Map 12/Lot 11
38 Academy Hill
Apartments/Business
NEWCASTLE RESIDENTS
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING VOTING
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 8:00-8:00
COMMUNITY ROOM – 86 RIVER RD
ARTICLE 1. To elect a moderator.
ARTICLE 2. Election of municipal officers.
ARTICLE 3. Secondary School Validation vote.
ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Validation vote.
ANNUAL OPEN TOWN MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 7:00 PM
LINCOLN ACADEMY GYMNASIUM
Open Town Meeting continues with articles 5-45
(copies of the official warrant can be obtained at the Newcastle Town Office-4 Pump Street-Newcastle)
Somerville
Town of Somerville
RSU 12 Budget Referendum Vote to be held June 9, 20153 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Somerville Town Office
72 Sand Hill Rd., Somerville
Absentee Ballots are available.
Town Election to be held June 12, 20153 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Somerville Town Office
72 Sand Hill Rd., Somerville
Absentee Ballots are available.
Town Meeting to be held June 13, 2015 10 a.m.
RSU 12 Gymnasiam
665 Patricktown Rd., Somerville
TOWN OF SOMERVILLE
Notice of Meeting
The Somerville Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Somerville Town Office, 72 Sand Hill Rd., Somerville
Waldoboro
Waldoboro Planning Board Notice
There will be a meeting of the Waldoboro Planning Board on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. This meeting will contain regular business as well as a Site Plan Review of the Hannaford store store renovation and expansion. All those interested are encouraged to attend. Please visit www.waldoboromaine.org to view the meeting agenda.
Other
Public Notice
Great Salt Bay Sanitary District
Water Division
GSBSD will be flushing hydrants in the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle during the next four weeks. Customers may experience a temporary discoloration of water and low pressure. Flushing the water is a vital part of our maintenance program. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. If discoloration persists, please contact the office at 563-3010, Mon.-Fri., 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Legal Advertising
PUBLIC NOTICE:
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
Please take notice that David Stapp and Kerrith Stapp, 320 Medomak Rd., Bremen, ME 04551 (207)529-2022 are intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB on or about June 29, 2015.
The application is for replacement of 20’x60′ pier and new seasonal 36′ ramp and 8’x16′ float at the following location: Medomak Road, Bremen, ME Tax Map 13 Lot 5 (adjacent to 320 Medomak Rd., Bremen, ME).
A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection.
Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.
The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Augusta during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Bremen, Maine.
Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Augusta where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Central Maine Regional Office, 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333.
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