Glidden Point Oyster Co. removes saunas from property
Glidden Point Oyster Co. owner Ryan McPherson told Edgecomb selectmen May 12 he has removed two saunas on his property and cleared his way to receiving a liquor license. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
Glidden Point Oyster Co. owner Ryan McPherson told Edgecomb selectmen May 12 he has removed two saunas on his property and cleared his way to receiving a liquor license. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay RegisterEdgecomb selectmen voted, 2-1, to approve a liquor license May 12 for Glidden Point Oyster Co. Despite neighbors' persistent complaints about alleged ordinance violations, Code Enforcement Officer Marian Anderson reported April 16 that the business owned by Ryan McPherson is in compliance except for two saunas.
McPherson and Anderson met with the selectboard May 12 to explain the saunas have been removed and there were no further violations. McPherson told selectmen he would re-introduce the two saunas onto the property after seeking planning board approval. Selectmen Michael Maxim and George Chase approved granting the license. Selectman Forrest Carver voted against it.
Carver's opposition was due to potential unfulfilled violations mentioned by the planning board. "I've tried to contact Rebecca (planning board chairman Rebecca Graham), but I've been able to reach her. So, I will vote 'no' until I know if all violations have been addressed."
Maxim and Anderson repeated that the only two outstanding violations were the saunas which are no longer in use.
In other action, selectmen met with Sheepscot Harbor Condominium Association President John Allen and Community Housing of Maine's interim director Kira Walker to discuss TIF (tax increment financing) options for improving the housing development's sewer system.
Davis Island is part of the TIF district and home to Sheepscot Harbor Association. During a conversation with selectmen, Allen had three major concerns: an unfulfilled expectation the district would expand, a disproportionate amount of septic system maintenance falling upon current occupants, and septic system failure resulting in a significant loss of municipal revenue. Maxim responded he would consultant with attorney Jonathan Pottle about TIF options for improving the Davis Island septic system.
Edgecomb is now enrolled with an employee training program. The Alfond Center Workforce Employment Training is providing assistance, both technical and financial, to clients. Edgecomb's administrative assistant Jessica Mague attended a training May 12. The Alfond Center received a grant to provide trainings for the next three years. The center covers 50% of training costs up to $1,200.
Selectmen meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 in the conference room.
