Frye Island News Service 2014 Annual Report and Winter...

Frye Island News Service

2014 – Annual Report and

Winter News VOLUME 2014, ISSUE 1 APRIL 1ST, 2014

What’s New?

Important Information…page 2

Wayne’s words… pages 3,4

Town Clerks Report… page 4

Registrar of Voters Report … page 4

Tax Collectors Report … page 5

Selectmen’s Report… page 6

Treasurer’s Report… pages 7,8,9

Frye Island Inc. Report…page 9

Frye Island Police Report… pages 10

Marina News… page 11

Public Works Department & Ferry Service… page 12

Frye Island Golf Club… pages 13,14

Frye Island Recreation Dept… page 15,16

Frye Island Volunteer Fire Dept…page 17

Letter from Congresswoman Pingree…page 18

Letter from State Representative Michael D. McClellan…page 19

2013 Ferry Schedule… pages 20,21

Important Information

Town of Frye Island 1 Sunset Road

Frye Island, ME 04071

Phone: 207-655-4551

Fax: 207-655-3422

Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.fryeisland.com

Town Manager: Wayne Fournier

Office Hours

Tuesday thru Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Code Enforcement Officer

John Thompson

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Fire, Medical, or Police Emergencies – Call 911

Non-emergencies Frye Island Police: (207-655-2600)

Police Chief: Rod Beaulieu

Fire Department: 207-655-8618

Fire Chief: Vacant

Executive Committee John Nun ................ 1

st Selectperson

Brian Walker .......... Selectperson

Celeste Beaulieu…..Selectperson

Dave Bond……Executive Committee - Chair

Bob Sutherland

Gary Donohue

Tim McCarthy

Wayne Fournier….Municipal Treasurer

Public Works Department Phone: 207-655-7493

Director: John Crosby

Transfer Station Operating Hours

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM

High Season only – Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM

Holiday weekends: Saturday - Monday, 10 AM - 6 PM

Frye Island News Service Email: [email protected]

Representative to Legislature

Michael D. McClellan (R-Raymond)

District 103

27 Pismire Mountain Road

Raymond, ME 04071

(207) 655-4438

[email protected]

State Senator Gary Plummer (R- Windham)

District 12

248 Gray Road

Windham, ME 04062

(207) 892-6088

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.fryeisland.com/

http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hsebios/mcclmd.htm


http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/bio12s.htm


Island Manager’s Comments Greetings Everyone,

I hope everyone had a safe and healthy winter and,

hopefully, we will have a great Island season.

Island Opening: As most of you know, it is standard

practice to open the Island on the last Friday of April,

weather permitting. This year the Island is scheduled to

open for the public on Friday April 25th.

However, as I

write this, the prognostication doesn’t look too good.

There is still a couple feet of snow on the Island and

almost about 20” feet of ice in the gut. It generally takes

the Public Works and Ferry crews a couple of weeks to

prepare the systems and the infra-structure for service.

So all I can say at this time is to keep an eye on the web-

site and as we get closer to the scheduled opening I will

try to keep you informed of the progress. Best guess now

is around the first of May?????

Recreation Director: Bobbie Thomas has decided to

resign as Recreation Director so we are seeking

applications / resumes from those that might be

interested. I have been working closely with the

Recreation Commission to find a replacement. If you are

interested or know of any one that might be please have

them contact me at [email protected]. We would

like to get this position filled by the end of April so

please let me know as soon as possible.

Charter Amendment: It has been suggested that we

consider changing the Annual Town Meeting date from

Columbus Day weekend in October to a date on or before

Labor Day weekend. This has been suggested in an effort

to get a larger turn out at the meeting. However, the current

Columbus Day weekend meeting date is required by the

Town Charter and requires an amendment to the Charter in

order to make the change. In addition, State statutes are

very specific in the process required to amend a Charter.

The first required step is for the Board of Selectpersons to

agree that an amendment to the Charter should be

considered and if they so agree, a Public Hearing must be

scheduled to discuss a proposed amendment and a Town

Meeting scheduled to vote on the amendment. At the

regularly scheduled meeting of the Executive Committee

held on February 13th

, 2014 the Select Board voted to

consider an amendment to the Town Charter to change the

meeting date of the annual Town Meeting and to hold a

Public Hearing at 2:00PM Saturday May 24th

, at the

Community Center, and to hold a Special Town Meeting

on Saturday July 5th

to vote on a Charter amendment.

Time and place of this special town meeting will be

determined at a later date. This schedule has been

established in order to meet the time requirements of State

statutes.

Please….Please….Please watch the web site for

updates on the opening we may have only one ferry

available for the opening weekend.

Manager’s Search: A Search Committee consisting of

John Nun (Chair), Brian Walker, Celeste Beaulieu, Dave

Bond, Tim McCarthy, Bob Sutherland, Michelle Carr

and Roger Stenz was established to select a new Town

Manager as I will be retiring on June 30th. The position

was advertised last fall and we received 22 applicants.

Since that time the Search Committee has conducted a

number of meetings to review the candidate’s resumes

and has narrowed the field down to three. The Search

Committee has conducted telephone interviews, and will

be scheduling in-person interviews as required. The plan

is to have a recommendation for the Executive

Committee so that a new manager can be appointed by

the time the Island opens to help insure a smooth

transition.

Proposed Ring Road: As you probably know, the Town

of Frye Island submitted a proposal to the Town of

Raymond Planning Board (RPB) for a Ring Road,

including parking for approximately 40 vehicles, on

property Frye Island owns on the Raymond Cape Road.

The motive for this proposal was to provide an area for

Islanders, guests, employees and contractors to park

without having to park on the shoulders of the Cape

Road and to provide a place for vehicle to queue when

Island traffic exceeded the capacity of the ferries. The

plans for the Ring Road were initially submitted to the

RPB in July 2012 for review. As a result of the review

by the RPB a number of revisions were made to the plan

in order to address all of the concerns of the RPB. At the

February 2014 meeting, the RPB took an unofficial vote

to deny the application with 4 votes to deny and 1 in

favor. Raymond’s attorney has prepared the “Finding of

Fact” to support the RPB’s reason(s) for denying the

application. On Wednesday March 19th the RPB voted to

deny our application. Frye Island has not made any

decisions yet as how to proceed.

Town News


Gift/Donation Committee: It has been suggested that a

committee be formed to consider the disposition of gifts

received by the Town, how special projects might be

funded other than through the budget or reserves, how

requests for memorials might be handled etc. This

committee will be formed under the new Manager but if

you are interested in serving on this type of committee

please let me know.

Re-Registrations: I want to remind everyone again that

you can re-register your boats, cars and trailers on line.

Just log on to the Frye Island website, click on the link at

On Line Registrations, and follow the prompts. This

provides an easy way for you to re-register your vehicles

and boats from the comfort of your home. Please note,

this is for re-registrations only, all new registrations

must be done at the Town office or one of the regional

motor vehicle offices.

Winter News and Annual Report: For cost saving

purposes, we will not be sending paper copies to

Islanders. The report will be published on the

FryeIsland.com website and we will have copies

available when the Island opens.

Fourth of July Fire Works: This year the fire works

have been scheduled for Saturday July 5th.

Ferry Fees: Please take note of this. Years ago an

Islander had to be “In good Standing” to receive the

discounted ferry ticket price. This meant that all taxes

and fees had to be paid. The Executive Committee has

voted to re-establish this practice. When it relates to

property taxes, the determining factor will be if a

property is placed in lien because of delinquent taxes. So

if a property owners property is placed in lien because

the property taxes are not paid the owner will not be able

to purchase discounted ferry tickets.

Passing: I received word this winter that Mr. Ralph

Welter passed away this winter. Mr. Welter was a long

time resident of Frye Island He was 96 years old. I also

just heard that Paul Dysenchuk and Larry Gardini passed

away this winter. Our condolences go out to the families

of all three men..

Opening: It appears that we will have a part-time

opening available in the Town Office this season. If

anyone is interested please contact me at

[email protected]. Please include a brief bio for

our review.

Long Beach Marina & Quail Circle Canal:

The fees for 2014 are the same as last year:

Marina Equity Slips $225.00 *

Marina Rental $900.00 *

Quail Circle $200.00

* Extra Wide Slip add $100.00

These Yacht Club fees must be paid by the time the

office closes on Saturday, May 22nd.

Town Clerks Report

Town Clerk Wayne Fournier

Deputy Town Clerk Lisa Kerrigan

The Town Clerk reports the following activity for 2013 Activity 2011 2012 2013

Excise Tax Only 1 0 1 Passenger Cars registered 44 42 43 Island Use Vehicles 308 324 356 Trailer Registrations 38 50 47 Moped Registrations 1 0 2 Motorcycle Registrations 1 0 3 Motor Home Registrations 1 0 0 Titles 7 10 5 Fishing Licenses 86 81 71 Boat Registrations 249 248 248 Non-Resident Milfoil Stickers 105 98 88 ATV Registrations 11 15 20

Snowmobile Registrations 0 0 0 Marriage Licenses 2 0 0 Death Certificates 0 0 0 Dog Licenses 3 6 5 Motor Vehicles on line 14 13 8 Boats on line 66 71 66

Registrar of Voters Report

Registrar of Voters Wayne Fournier

Deputy Registrar of Voters Lisa Kerrigan

The Town of Frye Island currently has 129 registered voters enrolled as follows: Democrat 25

Green 13

Republican 40

Unenrolled 51

Total 129


Tax Collectors Report Tax Collector – Wayne Fournier, Deputy Tax Collector – Calvin Nutting

Property Payment Abate - Balance Balance Due

Acct NAME Year Tax Due Received Adjust Due w/ Interest

474 ARONSON, M HOLLY 2013 641.99 0.00 0.00 641.99 653.27

478 ARONSON, M. HOLLY 2013 585.33 0.00 0.00 585.33 595.59

134 BRAUN, WILLIAM / ELENOR 2013 5,723.20 0.00 0.00 5,723.20 5,825.89

134 BRAUN, WILLIAM / ELENOR 2012 5,779.31 7.17 -239.37 6,011.51 6,256.20

320 BRISTOL, SALLY A. 2013 2,302.13 0.00 0.00 2,302.13 2,344.24

386 CUOCO, CHERYL A. / GREGORY 2013 1,968.88 1,950.25 -4.35 22.98 23.35

427 FENCER, MICHAEL / MARION 2013 541.44 0.00 0.00 541.44 550.98

515 FOLEY, THOMAS A. / KAREN M. 2012 632.19 286.84 -25.76 371.11 386.91

515 FOLEY, THOMAS A. / KAREN M. 2013 608.45 0.00 0.00 608.45 619.12

760 GASCO, BRUCE A./TARA A 2013 2,474.08 0.00 0.00 2,474.08 2,518.32

760 GASCO, BRUCE A./TARA A 2012 2,509.62 67.89 -73.78 2,515.51 2,650.25

2013 JORDAN, JAMES / STEPHANIE A. 2013 681.82 0.00 0.00 681.82 693.81

247 JORDAN, JAMES / STEPHANIE A. 2012 706.02 0.00 0.00 706.02 762.55

247 JORDAN, JAMES / STEPHANIE A. 2011 727.91 0.00 -91.37 819.28 855.31

378 KELLY, STEPHEN J. / MARILYN D. 2013 318.31 0.00 0.00 318.31 323.86

400 LEITE, RODNEY AND AMY 2013 552.80 0.00 0.00 552.80 562.47

204 MARINO, H. MICHAEL 2013 3,561.10 0.00 0.00 3,561.10 3,625.81

741 MESSERVEY, WANDA 2013 3,738.09 0.00 0.00 3,738.09 3,805.07

586 MITCHELL, HAROLD I. 2013 585.39 0.00 0.00 585.39 595.65

586 MITCHELL, HAROLD I. 2012 608.99 0.00 0.00 608.99 657.34

704 MOSES, JAMES P. 2012 724.99 358.07 -24.27 391.19 411.07

704 MOSES, JAMES P. 2013 700.68 0.00 0.00 700.68 713.01

89 NASRULLAH, MOHAMMED / SALEEM 2013 40.34 136.70 -652.64 556.28 558.95

711 PORT HARBOR REALTY LLC 2013 702.78 0.00 0.00 702.78 715.15

361 REMILLARD, JEANNETTE 2013 90.69 0.00 0.00 90.69 92.05

361 REMILLARD, JEANNETTE 2012 111.14 0.00 0.00 111.14 117.54

281 RICHARD, PAUL B 2012 3,288.02 2,606.82 -38.56 719.76 773.46

281 RICHARD, PAUL B 2013 3,247.57 0.00 0.00 3,247.57 3,305.72

498 RUDIN, JENNIFER & JOHN 2013 591.68 0.00 0.00 591.68 602.05

563 SCHRAFFT / SHAW 2012 2,977.92 202.95 -77.94 2,852.91 3,022.96

563 SCHRAFFT / SHAW 2013 3,084.07 0.00 0.00 3,084.07 3,139.28

480 TOOMEY, TIMOTHY / JEANNE 2013 1,638.28 0.00 0.00 1,638.28 1,667.98

746 TRUE, TYLER D. ALDRICH DIANE D. 2013 606.35 0.00 0.00 606.35 616.98

746 TRUE, TYLER D. ALDRICH DIANE D. 2012 630.07 0.00 0.00 630.07 680.20

332 VEINOT, JAN ELLEN 2012 369.92 350.00 -12.94 32.86 33.15

332 VEINOT, JAN ELLEN 2013 585.39 0.00 0.00 585.39 595.65

751 YANICKY, JOHN F. / ALICE R. 2012 48.89 0.00 -9.45 52.34 58.34

751 YANICKY, JOHN F. / ALICE R. 2013 65.53 0.00 0.00 65.53 66.44



645 YULE, LANCE S. 2013 589.57 0.00 0.00 589.57 599.90

645 YULE, LANCE S. 2012 613.19 0.00 0.00 613.19 661.90

738 YULE, LANCE S. 2013 1,151.37 0.00 0.00 1,151.37 1,171.81

738 YULE, LANCE S. 2012 1,178.53 0.00 0.00 1,178.53 1,274.88

Selectmen’s Report

Last year, Mark Thomas said in this report “I’m sitting here thinking that we have seen the last snow of the season in the

northeast.” As I am sitting here writing this year’s report it is snowing again and the forecast is for another week of cold.

I am ready to feed that rodent in PA to my neighbor’s dog. Even so, it is already time to again think about Island opening

again this spring.

Budget: Frye Island is the only community in Maine, and quite possibly the only community in the country, whose sole

purpose for existence is recreation. This comes with a downside: TAXES. Last October the town voters approved a

$2.5M budget, of which 60% is allocated to the county (very small amount) and the local school district (over 55%). The

downsides – (1) we do not use the school system, and (2) since we have no commercial property on the island, the

entire burden falls upon private property owners. The Selectmen worked with Standish in 2013 in an attempt to remove

ourselves from SAD-6; that failed when Standish voters would not approve funds to start the process. We could not

carry on that approach by ourselves so we also pulled out. We will try again!

Swimming Pool: We could not afford to replace the pool last year so we did the next best thing by replacing the

plumbing, replacing the decking and repairing the pool interior finish.

Safety: We are about one step shy of combining Police, Fire and EMS into a single entity. Police and EMS are now fully

integrated and providing 24/7 support. Fire is still somewhat separate but, with volunteers, is able to respond 24/7 also.

Fire is still in need of additional volunteers, especially during weekdays when coverage is still somewhat light.

Ferry Maintenance: Sand-blasting and re-painting will be complete this coming spring; there will be a need to keep this

up generally on an annual basis. We replaced engines and transmissions in one ferry a couple of years ago; will probably

have to do the other ferry in 2014.

Water Lines: DPW and the Trench Monkeys have done a bang-up job on replacing water lines over the past 4-5 years.

The north end of the island is completely done now. We still have North and South Beach Roads and most of the Loop

Roads to do but these will be completed on a more relaxed schedule, mostly in concurrence with leaks as they occur,

and should be completed within the next 2-3 years.

911 Addresses: Wayne has been working this with Cumberland County and State officials this winter and we should be

in a position to convert in 2014.

Town Admin Building(s): Work has started on re-siding and replacing windows in the Town Office/Frye’s Leap Store and

will be completed in early spring 2014. The Town voters also approved funds for a new building, in the DPW/Golf

Course area for Town Administration, Police and EMS use. We expect the building to be finished in 2014

Willis Property Improvements for Ferry Safety: I saved this for last. We spent a lot of time and some significant dollars

trying to obtain a permit from Raymond for the improvements. As of this writing, the Raymond Planning Board still had

not made a final decision on issuing the permit. We have responded to all their requests but controversy remains. If

and when the permit is issued the town will go through a formal approval and budgeting process for implementation.

See you this spring, drive safely,

John Nun, First Selectman

Treasurer’s Report The 2013 financial result for the Town of Frye Island was good. The Government Operation, Golf Club Operation and the Yacht Club Operation ended the year with a “profit”. The Ferry Operation had a loss, projected to be about $11,000, which will be covered by the Ferry Operations Reserve.. An audit will be done in the spring by an outside CPA firm that will finalize all of the figures presented below. All of the financial information for the Town of Frye Island is available on the Frye Island Website.

The information in Table 1 summarizes the Revenue & Expenses of the Town Government. The $19,984 annual profit, shown as YTD Net Income in Table 1, is deposited into the Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance for the Town.

Table 1. Town Government – Revenue & Expense

Department 2013 2013

Budget Actual

Town Operations

01 - General Government

Revenue 2,409,740 2,419,334

Expenses 335,973 363,923

05 - Public Works (includes Water, Roads and Trash)

Revenue 14,312 16,128

Expenses 383,785 334,208

15 – Public Safety

Police Dept Revenue 0 15

Police Dept Expenses 89,370 85,962

Fire Dept Expenses 27,187 42,992

Emergency Expenses 24,727 18,596

20 - Recreation

Revenue 250 722

Expenses 38,855 35,877

40 - Non-Municipal Expenses

SAD6 School 1,338,298 1,382,690

County 96,171 102,431

Water Bond 30,601 30,601

45 - Reserve Contributions

Reserve Contributions 244,248 244,248

YTD Revenue 2,424,302 2,528,656

Budget Adjustments 92,456

Total Revenue 2,516,758

YTD Expenses 2,516,758 2,508,672

YTD Net Income 0 19,984

The information in Table 2 summarizes the Revenue & Expenses for the Town Enterprise Operations. As can be seen, the Golf Club and the Yacht Club Enterprise Operations made a profit. Ferry Operations had a loss of $11,833 which is taken from the Ferry Operations Reserve fund. The profit, shown as YTD Net Income is deposited in the respective Operations Reserve Fund for that operation

Table 2. Enterprise Operations – Revenue & Expense

Department 2013 2013

Budget Actual

Enterprise Operations

71-1 - Frye Island Ferry Operations

Revenue 336,500 354,679

Expenses 342,582 366,512

YTD Net Income -6082 -11,833

Reserve Contributions 102,400 104,733

73 - Frye Island Golf Club

Revenue 214,775 237,175

Expenses 213,249 228,053

YTD Net Income 1,526 9,121

83-2 - Frye Island Yacht Club - Equity Operation

Revenue 16,865 15,600

Expenses 16,423 12,612

YTD Net Income 442 2,988

83-4 - Frye Island Yacht Club - Rental Operation

Revenue 74,975 72,530

Expenses 39,293 42,880

YTD Net Income 35,682 29,650

The Town continues to follow good fiscal management by regularly placing money into Reserve Funds to cover major future expenses. The information in Table 3 and Table 4 details the amount in each reserve fund as of the end of 2013.

Table 3. Town Government Reserve Funds

Reserve Fund Name Amount

300-10 Capital Funds Reserve (Administration) 23,496

300-20 Water Reserve 59,794

300-40 Recreation Reserve 27,519

300-50 Equipment Reserve (Public Works) 62,701

300-60 Public Safety Reserve 109,677

300-64 Fire Department Operations Reserve 34.90

300-70 Island Improvement Reserve 181,704

300-80 Revaluation Reserve 0.00

300-85 School Operations Reserve 92,682

Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance 545,023

Total 1,102,631

The Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance is the money set aside for emergency conditions.

Table 4. Town Enterprise Reserve Funds

Reserve Fund Name Amount

300-03 Golf Operations Reserve 60,179

300-04 Golf Equipment Reserve 11,596

300-06 Yacht Club Equity Reserve 59,540

300-12 Ferry Capital Reserve 310,773

300-13 Ferry Operations Reserve 126,125

300-25 Long Term Transportation Reserve 396,242

Total 964,455

All of the Reserve Fund monies are held in FDIC insured CDs with maturity periods varying from one to six years. All of the interest earned is credited back into the appropriate Reserve Fund accounts.

Frye Island Inc. Report 2013 saw a number of changes to the Board of Directors of FII. David Lowe was elected as president replacing Joe Potts.

David later resigned from FII and Joe Potts, who had been the President for many years, agreed to serve as president until

a replacement could be elected. Following the Annual Stockholders meeting, Jacquie Ossi was elected president and

Nancy Donio was elected Secretary. The year-end 2013 financial picture is summarized below:

The FII Stockholders at their Sept. 2013 meeting reelected Neill Bovaird, Ed Charrette, Nancy Donio, and Jacquie Ossi, to

the Board of Directors. The Board elected Jacquie Ossi as the President of FII. The 2014 FII Stockholders meeting is

scheduled for the Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend. Please mark your calendar for the August 30, 2014

Stockholders meeting so you can be a participant in the operation.

Actual Budget Difference

Income 17,307 18,000 (693)

Expense 4,580 14,200 $9,620

Net Income $12,726 $ 3,800 $8,926

Frye Island Police & EMS

Rod Beaulieu

Chief of Police

Director of EMS

Dispatch (207) 893-2810

Office (207) 655-2600 Fax (207) 655-3422

[email protected]

1 Sunset Road Frye Island, Maine 04071

March 16, 2014

If anyone had dreams of snowmobiling on the lake this year, you were not disappointed. Ice formed early and caught, cold weather came in and the rest is history. Big Bay usually freezes once every five years and this was that fifth year. As I write this report there is an average of 12-18 inches of quality ice covering the entire Big Bay portion of the lake and the ice is even thicker elsewhere. In my experience working on the lake, I estimate at least three more weeks of safe lake access. The snow cover is a different story. At least half of the snow cover is gone and I expect to see patches of open ground within the next two weeks. Now that I’ve given you the FIPD version of the Farmer’s Almanac, let’s move on to wrapping up the 2013 season.

Your police department responded to 291 calls for service ranging from welfare checks to weapon offenses, burglary to personal injury accidents and forgery to firework complaints. Frye Island is our community which we all treasure, although it has many of the same issues that we read about in many of our home towns. We are such a small community or what I like to describe as a big neighborhood, so I prefer to handle all calls for service discreetly. This is why I do not often write about specific types of calls, nor do I provide dates or give addresses. This discreet nature of handling police business is something I insist upon with the police officers that work for the town. Our goal is to keep and maintain a safe environment for all residents.

Your police department has routinely traveled out to the island during the winter months to check on island infrastructure and your homes. Many of you will find residence check cards in between your doors, under car windshields, or wherever we could securely place them. These resident check cards let you know when your police department was on the island and in which neighborhood. Numerous pictures of island homes and island scenery were posted on Facebook (Frye Island’s group) by your police department and other members. These pictures along with the residence check cards are intended to reassure you that all is well on Frye Island during the long winter months.

FYI-Frye Island has a Facebook group with almost 400 members. This site was created about 1 year ago to help islanders stay in touch during the offseason, plan activities, organize contractors for home improvement, and to sell/swap items. All are welcome to join the Frye Island group on Facebook. Check it out and ask to join!

The year 2013 brought a lot of important changes to EMS. The town’s rescue service transitioned from a non- transport service to a transport service. Police and per diem EMTs hired to work for the town’s rescue service were required to possess a national EMS license. This important change in staffing and training provided a nationally licensed EMS employee to give patient care to all island residents. The State EMS office mandates that each rescue service completes a patient care report each time contact is made with a patient. The state’s EMS office has validated the Frye Island Rescue Service patient care reporting at 98.7% for content.

As a result of the 2013 EMS changes, the Frye Island Rescue Service calls for patient care were averaged over the entire season. I am pleased to report that the average amount of time for a licensed EMT to respond to a medical call, from tone out to patient care, was 2 minutes 21 seconds. This is a significant improvement from 2012’s average time, from tone out to patient care, of approximately 25-30 minutes. In 2012, we relied on mutual aid from other communities to provide patient care with their licensed EMTs.

Last October 2013, the town voted to expand EMS coverage to 24/7, beginning with the first ferry in April to the last ferry in November. Additional EMT training over the winter months has been completed and police/EMS/EMT staffing is nearly finalized for the 2014 season.

I want to thank the Frye Island Police & EMTs for these impressive improvements in our first year as a patient transport service. I also want to give out a special thanks to all the volunteer rescue drivers who without their efforts none of these improvements would have been possible.

As always, if you have questions or concerns please call and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Respectfully, Rod Beaulieu Chief of Police/EMS

Frye Island Yacht Club

Marina News Winter 2014

The Frye Island Marina Committee consists of nine elected Frye Island Yacht Club members who represent a cross

section of the boating community at both the Long Beach Marina and Quail Circle Tie-up Facility. The Committee is

active and plans to continue that effort. The Committee has public meetings throughout the season which are advertised in

the FINS.

There is a weekly section in the FINS on Marina/Boating related issues. Boater safety and education is a high priority for

us.

As stated in the past, boaters who use either of the marinas for the entire season should be made aware that if your boat or

watercraft is moored or docked in Maine for more than 60 consecutive days, by law, it should be registered in Maine.

Reciprocity from other states only applies for less than 60 days. If you choose not to register in Maine, be sure to get your

milfoil sticker at the Town Office.

If you choose to fuel your boat in either the Quail Circle Tie-up or Long Beach Marina, please exercise extreme caution.

This practice is extremely dangerous and poses a significant hazard to the environment, including water quality.

Emergency Spill Kits are available at both facilities in case of a large spill. They are large yellow barrels. If in doubt, call

the Fire Department. The Marina Committee strongly recommends against the practice of fueling at either marina.

Several slip holders continue to store multiple watercraft in the same slip. In doing so, the channel in between slips has

become narrower, causing a navigation problem for boaters. The slips are designed for a maximum boat size of 24 feet.

Total usable space must not exceed this limit. PWC slips are available for a reduced fee in an effort to help alleviate this

problem.

The Long Beach Marina is at full build-out. In 2013, we were able to satisfy all of the requests on the waiting list. There is

still an active list and with some members choosing to defer assignment for a period of time the chances are a slip will be

available if you want one. If you wish to have a slip assigned, you must contact the Town Office to have your name

placed on the list. Slips are assigned in accordance with Yacht Club Policy. You must become a member of the Frye

Island Yacht Club to be placed on the waiting list. The entire Yacht Club policy is available on the Town website.

In order to comply with the Frye Island Yacht Club Policy, all boats and watercraft are required to have proof of insurance

and a current Frye Island boat sticker. Please have your proof of insurance available when you obtain your sticker or

register your boat at the Office.

Please obey the signs in the parking areas that are golf cart only at the end of Marina Road and Causeway Road. This

greatly improves access for islanders as well as improving emergency vehicle access.

During the 2013 season, we continued the process of replacing some of the decking on the slips and docks at Long Beach

Marina. This project should be completed this coming season.

The Town and the Marina Committee have been monitoring the milfoil situation at Long Beach Marina. We are working

with a couple of different groups on Sebago in an effort to get the Diver Assisted Suction Harvester (DASH) boat here to

help us combat the situation. We are also considering a contractor who places plastic mats on the bottom to eradicate the

invasive plant at the root. Watch for updates in the weekly FINS throughout the season.

In closing, the Marina Committee would like to thank the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen/Executive

Committee for their support of our activities during the past year.

Frye Island Marina Committee:

David Bond, Chairman

Steve Locke, Secretary

Tim McCarthy

Todd Voltz

Tony Kurgan

Jim Anderson

Harry Ledgard

Rich Soucy

Mike Hurley

Public Works Department

&

Ferry Service

2014 WINTER NEWS LETTER

I hope you have all had a safe and healthy winter season.

Let’s hope the winter season ends soon! Opening day is

scheduled for April 25th. During a normal winter/spring

the Public Works & Ferry crews with our volunteers

need about two weeks to prepare the roads, water

system, ferries etc. If we were able to arrive on island by

April 11th we would be able to get the island ready for

25th opening. Historically we have been able to land on

the island somewhere around April 14th or 15

th. On

March 10th I sent DPW employee Eric Berube to drill a

hole in the ice one half of the way to the island in the gut

area, Eric recorded 21” of ice. Your guess is as good as

mine as to when we will be able to land on Frye.

NEW TOWN HALL

As you know the Town Meeting voted to approve funds

for a New Town Hall that will be built on Fairway Lane,

with back door access on Putting Hill Circle. Islander

Tom Sibley has graciously volunteered to be the non-

paid “General Contractor” and Chief Hammerman on

this project. The Public Works crew has cleared most of

the trees and grubbed out the building area and septic

field area. We hope to have the cellar hole and

foundation completed in May and framing will start

immediately thereafter. We are now in the process of

soliciting bids for the complete exterior of the building

from three area lumber yards.

We will be looking for volunteers for this project,

carpenters/wana-be carpenters, laborers, gophers or

lunch providers/cooks are encouraged to call or email

Tom or myself [email protected] , so we can put you

on our list.

Pete and Nanci Salinger have volunteered to help, they

will be designing and helping install data, voice and

security systems for the Town Hall, Pete and Nanci will

also help in the building of this project.

Islander Al Cuevas has donated his expertise as

architect/designer on this projector, as our budget is tight

we are not sure that all of Al’s plans will be

implemented, but it sure looks great!

The Public Works Crew will also be doing some

drainage work and installing a level lip spreader at the

old Recreation Tennis Courts. Cumberland County Soil

has provided a grant for this work but it must be

completed this spring. We will also be repairing the

fence around the courts and installing a beach volleyball

court using sand dredged from the Long Beach Marina.

FERRY

I have spoken with Assistant Ferry Director Ronnie Ilich

several times over the winter; it looks like all of our last

year’s Captains will be returning and most of the Mates.

Ronnie and I have worked on updating the Ferry

Operations Policies and Procedures and we will be

presenting this to the Executive Committee for approval.

Thanks Ronnie, for all of your help!

We left the Leisure Lady II on the haul out over the

winter after having the paint touched up and the bottom

welded in several places. When we arrive on the island

we will splash the LLII and haul the Ellie Corliss for

inspection and paint touch up.

SOLID WASTE

I have completed the Towns Annual Solid Waste report

to the State of Maine for 2013. My calculations show

that Frye Island has a 78% recycling rate which is far

above the 50% that the State asks towns to achieve. I am

waiting for the State to verify my figures. As you know

we recycle trash, leaves, brush, metal, construction

debris and cans and bottles.

Last year Public Works employees Deb Edwards and

Trish Flynn recycled approximately 77,000 cans and

bottles and bagged them up, Deb with her husband Bob

DeFelice’s help brought them to the redemption center

and all the proceeds went to the following; Boston

Children’s Hospital $3535.00, The Barbara Bush

Foundation $335.00. It’s amazing what these ladies have

accomplished while keeping our Transfer Station clean

and running smoothly.

I know you are all anxious to get on the island. I want to

assure you that we will be on island the first day that we

can safely cross.

Thanks for your anticipated patience.

John Crosby


Frye Island Golf Club

655-3551 Memberships Available

Open to the Public

Fairway Lane

The Winter Golf Committee Meeting was held on February 21. Complete details of the minutes will be posted online. Feel free to review to see a consolidated list of course and Leisure Lounge improvements and 2014 plans.

Overall, the course continues to be in good shape. Many members and guests participated in the tournaments which contributed to a 5.6% increase in revenues. The Golf Course/Leisure Lounge continued to generate a positive cash flow, though much lower than in years past. Expenses increased close to 9%. A significant investment was made by the Town to renovate the Leisure Lounge in which the cost was kept to a minimum based on the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. A review of the financials indicated that employee expenses related to salary was not in alignment with the budget. The Committee will work closely with Town Management to identify causes and take corrective actions.

Helping to generate income is a responsibility of both the Committee and its Membership. Social activities, such as Ice Cream Socials will continue and we plan to host several dinners as well. Stay tuned for the schedule, which will be announced once the Season officially opens and posted on the Frye Island Calendar of Events. We also invite existing Members to recruit new members and will be hosting an exciting ‘Superintendent’s Revenge’ golf tournament with a social gathering immediately following. Anyone (Member or non-resident) is invited to sponsor a golf tournament or social gathering, including using Sue’s Kitchen for any food-related activity.

Our rental clubs are in sad shape; many are mismatched and incomplete. Before committing expense dollars to replacement sets, we are asking for Membership assistance. Do you have a complete, quality set of men’s and/or women’s golf clubs to consider donating them to the Club? This would be tax-deductible donation.

Listed below are the current balances of accounts.

The un-audited 2013 Financials (as of December 31) indicate the following:

OPERATIONS 2013

Operating Revenue = $ 237,105.99 (5.6% increase over 2013)

Operating Expenses = $227,386 (8.9% increase over 2013)

Positive Cash Flow = $9,719 (55% decrease over 2013)

RESERVES:

Operations Reserve Account $60,179.39

Equipment Reserve Account approximately $9,828.73

LIABILITIES

Pro shop liability is $8,220.76

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Pro shop inventory is $3,624.65

Leisure Lounge Renovations is $1,617.31

Sue’s Kitchen $1,325

Based on feedback from our Membership, the Committee opted to keep the trail fees flat for 2014.

Other rates have been increased to support the Golf Budget as approved by the Town during the Annual Town Meeting. Below are the fees, pending Executive Committee approval.

Proposed 2014 FEES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ITEM 2008/9

Actual Fee

2010

Actual Fee

2011

Actual Fee

2012

Actual Fee

2013

Actual Fee

2014

Actual Fee

Individual Membership* 575 590 605 625 660 675

Family Membership* 860 875 900 925 975 1000

Annual Youth Fee (18 or under) NA NA 350 350 350 350

Trail Fee 200 205 210 215 220 220

Initiation Fee 500 500 500 500 525 525

Week Day Youth (16 or

younger) 10 10 10 10 10 10

Week End Youth (16 or

younger) 20 20 20 20 20 20

Week Day Adult 20 20 22 24 25 27

Weekend Days and Holidays 30 30 32 34 35 36

Weekday Twilight (after 5 PM) 13 13 15 17 18 20

Weekend Twilight (after 5 PM) 15 15 18 20 21 23

Sunday Scramble Fee (9 holes) 15 15 17 18 19 20

Pull cart - 9 or 18 holes 4 4 4 4 4 4

Rental clubs – 9 or 18 holes 12 12 12 12 12 12

Use of gasoline cart for 9 holes 16 16 16 16 16 16

*Use of Individual non-

registered Carts for 9 holes NA 10 10 10 10 10

Use of gasoline cart for 18 holes 26 26 26 26 26 26

*Use of Individual non-

registered Carts for 18 holes NA 20 20 20 20 20

Three Day Pass 45 45 50 50 55 60

Week-Long Unlimited Golf Pass 110 115 120 135 140 150

Tee Sponsor $150

*$25 Discount for Memberships and Trail Fees paid prior to May 15.

Tentative Tournament Schedule for 2014 as follows:

Date Tournament Name Organizer(s)

May 24 Memorial Day Ryder Cup Mark Thomas

June 7 Superintendent’s Revenge Dana

June 20 GE Tournament (Private) Tom Bishop

June 21 - 22 June Invitational (Private) John Kett

June 28 Summer Open (Private) John Hodge

July 1 – Labor Day Club Championship Bruce & Brian Nisula or TBD

July 5 Steak and Hot Dog John Kett, Bob Thurston

7/19

8/23

Night Golf

Night Golf

John Kett/Mike Hurley

Tom Canty/ Jim Hirsh

August 9 – 10 Member-Guest Jim & John Hodge

August 16 Presidents Cup with Lunch Laura & Vic

September 5 - 7 Sebago Lake Great Escape

(Private)

Mark Thomas

September 20 TKE Fall Classic (Private) Jim/John Hodge

October 4 Captains Choice Scramble Bob Laura & Ken

Oct 18 Cross Country Bob & Todd

The 2014 tournament schedule has availability for additional tournaments (both for members and outside events).

ACTIVITIES & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The Recreation Department has submitted the following tentative schedule for

the 2014 summer season

◄ Jun 2014 ~ July 2014 ~ Aug 2014 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3

4 Road Race (Ted) Early Morning

5 Golf Cart Parade (and end

at Firebarn) (Helen/Rec Committee)

6

7

8

9

10

11

12 Family Fun Day 10 -2?

(Grace)

13 Progressive Beach Party 5

pm – 9 pm (Michelle)

14

15

16

17

18 Teen Night 8 pm (Betsy)

19

20

21

22

23

24 Movie Night 8:30 pm At ballfield? Beach 6

parking lot? Recreation

Area?

25

26 Softball Tournament All Day

(Tom)

27 Softball Tournament All Day

(Tom)

28

29

30

31 Raindate Movie Night 8:30 pm

At ballfield? Beach 6

parking lot? Recreation

Area?

Notes:

Contact Fire Dept re

Parade

More Calendars from WinCalendar: August, September, October

◄ Jul 2014 ~ August 2014 ~ Sep 2014 ►


1

2 Rain date Softball

Tournament All Day (Tom)

3 Softball Tournament

All Day

(Tom) Volleyball Tournament

and Sand Castle Contest

Stephanie & Nancy D)

4

5

6

7

8

9

NAVY DAY (Dick Norris)

http://www.wincalendar.com/June-Calendar/June-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/August-Calendar/August-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/August-Calendar/August-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/September-Calendar/September-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/October-Calendar/October-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/July-Calendar/July-2014-Calendar.html


◄ Jul 2014 ~ August 2014 ~ Sep 2014 ►


10

11

12

13

14 Movie Night – 8:30 pm

15

16 Basket Ball

Tournament All Day (Rec. Director)

17 Tennis Tournament All Day

(Stephanie)

18

19

20

21 Movie Night Rain date 8:30 pm

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Notes: Labor Day Dance?

Columbus Day Weekend Halloween Party (Helen)

More Calendars from WinCalendar: Sep 2014, Oct 2014, Nov 2014

http://www.wincalendar.com/July-Calendar/July-2014-Calendar.html



http://www.wincalendar.com/October-Calendar/October-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/November-Calendar/November-2014-Calendar.html

FRYE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT 1 FAIRWAY DRIVE

FRYE ISLAND, MAINE 04071

207-655-8618 (Non-Emergency)

ANNUAL REPORT 2013

The Frye Island Volunteer Fire Department (FIFD) consists of 23 volunteer firefighters who give freely of their “island

time” to serve the residents of Frye Island. The FIFD, past and present, is a dedicated and committed group of your

friends and neighbors.

The Department operates out of the Fire Barn located adjacent to the DPW garage. We currently operate one

tanker/pump truck, one pumper truck, and a Utility truck which is a retired ambulance. We are assisted and backed up,

if necessary, on all calls by Raymond Fire/Rescue.

The Fire Department underwent a significant reorganization in 2013. On behalf of the FIFD, I would like to personally

thank, former Chief Steve Persson for his years of service. The FIFD and all of the great equipment that it has, often at

reduced or no cost is truly “the house that Steve built”. Several longtime members of the FIFD have left the department

and, in some cases, left the island to move onto the next chapter in their lives. Having said that, numerous islanders

have stepped up and volunteered their time to serve you.

FIFD members have undergone many hours of training this past year. In addition to mandatory CPR/AED training,

several members attended AVOC and EVOC classes which are required by Maine State Law in order to operate

Ambulances and Fire apparatus. These classes were taught by Standish Fire/MMS Chief Brent Libby. Many of our

members are cross trained in ambulance operations to assist the Frye Island Police Department with EMS services. As

you are probably aware, the FIPD now handles all EMS calls including patient care and transport.

Calendar year 2013 also included numerous needed repairs to both Engine 6 and Engine 1. Both trucks were sent to

have their annual pump test and certification performed. With the support of the Executive Committee, the necessary

funding for these repairs was appropriated from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve. With a few exceptions, all of

the turnout/bunker gear was outdated and did not meet today’s standards. Several sets of new gear have been

purchased. Hose testing was completed in July. A joint training session on water supply and relay pumping was

conducted with Raymond in late June. This gave us an opportunity to transport several Raymond vehicles to the island

and that gave the ferry crews a chance to practice loading the trucks and what works best in an emergency.

In 2013, the FIFD responded to 20 calls for service. Additionally we assisted the FIPD/EMS Service on 8 calls. The most

significant of these calls was a structure fire on Lancaster Loop on Sunday June 23rd. The fire was likely caused by a

lightning strike. It was the first structure fire on the island in well over ten years.

In closing, I would like to thank all of the volunteers that make the island the special place that it is. Thank you to the

BOS/EXCOM for their support of our activities.

Respectfully submitted,

David M. Bond

Fire Chief

Frye Island Fire Department

2013 FIFD Incidents

Wires Down 2 Illegal Burning 4

Alarms CO 2 Water Main Break 2

Structure Fire 1 Boat on rocks 3

Assist PD/EMS 8 Still Alarm/Invest 6

2014 Frye Island Ferry Schedule

April ----- May August

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

25 26 1 2 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12M

9am-10pm 10am - 6pm

27 28 29 30 May 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 7am - 10pm 6am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12M

12n - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am-10pm 10am - 6pm

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm 7am - 10pm 6am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12M

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12n - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am-10pm 10am - 6pm

7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm

12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7am - 10pm 6am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12M

7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 12n - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am-10pm 10am - 6pm

12n - 8pm 12n - 9pm 10am-6 pm

25 26 24 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7am - 9pm 7am - 9pm 6am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 7am - 10pm 6am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12M

12n - 8pm 12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm 12n - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am-10pm 10am - 6pm

31

7am - 10pm

12n - 8pm

June September


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 7am - 10pm 6am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm

12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm 12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm

12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm 12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12M 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm

12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm 12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm


12n - 8pm 9am-10pm 10am - 6pm 12n - 8pm 3pm - 9pm

29 30

28 29 30

7am - 10pm 6am - 7pm

7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm

12n - 8pm 9am - 5pm 12n - 8pm

July October


1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 12m 7am - 12m 7am - 12M 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m 7am - 11pm

9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 10pm 9am-10pm 10am - 6pm







27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 7am - 10pm 6am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 11pm 7am - 12m

12n - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

November

Note: (1) On days that show two or three time periods, the second and Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

third time periods are when two ferries are running. 1 (2) When two ferries are scheduled, one ferry will shuttle until 7am - 11pm

vehicle traffic mandates that two ferries operate at the same

time. This reduces operational ferry expense. 2 3 (3) Holidays shown with yellow highlight

7am - 9pm 7am - 7pm

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