July 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017 Annual Report

Old Orchard Beach Town Hall One Portland Avenue - Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Ph.: (207) 934-5714, Extension 1526 – Fax: (207) 934-0755 www.oobmaine.com Town of Old Orchard Beach Annual Report 2016 – 2017 1883-2017 Editor: V. Louise Reid Photographer: Gary Curtis Assistant Town Manager Photographer: Dan Feeney Graphics: Fran Beaulieu Melissa Hutchins

Table of Contents Dedication 3 - 4 Chair Report 5 Town Council and Department Heads 6 Town Manager – Larry Mead 7 - 8 Assistant Town Manager - V. Louise Reid 9 Current Listing of Town Officials 10 Current Members of Boards and Committees 11 - 12 Human Resources 13 Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters 14 - 17 Assessor 18 Planning Department 19 – 23 Museum in the Streets 24 Health Officer 25 Fire Department and Life Guards 26 - 27 Police Department 28 - 33 Community Watch Group 32 Animal Control Officer 33 Community Animal Watch 34 Conservation Commission 35 – 36 Community Garden 37 Veterans Memorial Park 38 - 39 Recreation Department 40 - 41 Public Works Department 42 - 43 Wastewater Department 44 - 45 Municipal Baseball & Entertainment Complex 45 Harmon Museum 46 - 47 Libby Memorial Library 47 - 49 Superintendent of Schools 50 Special Education 51 - 52 Tax Department 53 - 69 OOB 365 70 Senator Susan Collins 71 Senator Angus King 72 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 73 Governor Paul Lepage 74 Senator Justin Chenette 75 Representative George Hogan 76 Financial Director and Treasurer 77 - 78 Town Audit Report 79 - 90 History of Old Orchard Beach 91 Town Hall Information 92

3 Pat Brown is well known around Old Orchard Beach – and for good reason. She volunteers – working with a multitude of groups to improve what may benefit from improvement and to preserve what’s best about our Town. Where she grew up and how her family shaped her skills and values is the product of who she is. She grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, a town very much like Old Orchard Beach – right down to the beach and the amusement park. Her parents were not only “self-starters”, but more like dynamos. Her Mom ran a machine shop at a time when woman-owned businesses were virtually non-existent. Her Dad was a self-taught Registered Professional Engineer working with the NASA Aerospace Program. Music, management, entrepreneurship and organization apparently “ran in the family”. Her eldest sister even sang professionally at our very own Town Pier. Pat missed only the “music” gene. Pat has had much variety in her working careers from creating a National award winning program to improve the understanding of Medicare, implementing a $1.5M video facility to create videos including the multi-award winning “Everything’s Fine”, a poignant video starring Ed Asner about Adult Children of Alcoholics, serving as President of the International Television Association (ITVA) Boston Chapter, to her most significant shift, working with her husband, James, in his formerly solo owned demolition company. Operating Boston Demolition, Inc. required learning a great deal very quickly. After Pat achieved the necessary licenses, she and James became a dynamic duo, working sideby-side with their laborers to gut out a 13-story building in Downtown Boston. They dismantle structures all over the East coast and as far away as Montana. She still operates a Bobcat with the best of ‘em! Meanwhile, the Browns fell in love with Old Orchard Beach. In 1998, they moved here with Pat’s beloved sister, Rosie. Their sons, Jimmy and Jaron, now bring their own families to enjoy the Town amenities and people, the beach and Palace Playland. The cycle continues. Pat’s passions show through her volunteer work. Early on, Pat says a very wise person told her to “be careful not to change the essence of Old Orchard Beach”. That advice, and a real care about people, still directs her efforts. She was part of a team to revitalize the J1 Work & Travel program and has been a continuing strong advocate for anti-bullying programs. She devotes her time and energy to the Community Food Pantry, Community Animal Watch, MAPS, Museum in The Streets, The Historical Society, Rev 3/Ironman, the Ball Park, and various scholarship fundraisers. Pat serves as Vice President of the Community Watch Council, Co-Facilitator for OOB Community Friendly Connection and works with the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS). It is not surprising that she was honored as “Co-Volunteer of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce. Pat’s work and accomplishments are many, but perhaps she is best known and respected as a loyal and good friend. Her word is truly her bond. The Town Council recognizes her contribution and so glad that she chose Old Orchard Beach as her home. DEDICATION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL Pat Brown Volunteer, Civic Rights Advocate and Entrepreneur

4 Helene Whittaker has been an active volunteer in the community ever since she made Ocean Park, Maine her permanent home more than 20 years ago. Helene has a unique perspective because she has been coming to Old Orchard Beach since birth. As a child she was a vacationer from Montreal, Canada. As a teen she met her future husband, Carter, on the beach in Ocean Park. Decades later she has the perspective of kids today when her four grandchildren visit during the summer. Helene is not your typical retiree. When Helene gets involved in something, her passion shows and her enthusiasm is contagious. She takes charge when there is a need and she is steadfast about holding people accountable for what they say they are going to do. She believes pride in the community is so important because when we are proud of the place we live, good things happen. Her contributions through the years include serving on Ocean Park and Old Orchard Beach Committees; being a volunteer for VIPS Volunteers-In-Police-Service, and CERT. She has enjoyed being involved with the Police Department initiatives and Chief Dana Kelley cannot speak more highly of all her projects and accomplishments for the benefit of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. She proves daily that it takes team work to bring successes to community efforts and some of these are: Helping to raise awareness for the dire need of a new Police building through a video which has been used by many other Maine Police Departments; Partnering for four years working hard to solve many issues for the J1 International Student Program; and Working with the Police Department to form the CWC Board to oversee Neighborhood Watch. She has been President since 2006. We now have an energetic Community Neighborhood Watch as well as a Business Watch which was established to help deter crime. Helene appreciates and is thankful for what she has gained through all the volunteer opportunities and cherishes the friendships she has made through the years. She feels that when you volunteer you grow, serve, help, and connect with the people in your community. The Town Council recognizes with great appreciation her valuable service to our community.       DEDICATION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL Helene Whittaker Volunteer, Community Organizer and Promoter

5              It has been a privilege for me to serve as Town Council Chair for the 2016-2017 sessions. The Town Council has stressed the need to be on the cutting-edge of innovative stormwater management practices including upgrades to our wastewater treatment plant with funding increased for the upgrade of the dewatering and process building. Attention has also been given to the vital upgrading of the Town’s web site and computer programs to keep us current and progressive in the technology age. The Administration and Council has aggressively addressed the need to focus on the sale of tax acquired property and the foreclosure process. Keeping our Town departments equipment current has also been a major focus during the budget process by allowing the purchase or replacement of vital pieces of equipment for the Police, Fire, Public Works and Waste Water Department’s. We saw upgrades or new equipment purchases of a street sweeper and truck for Public Works; a truck with plow and a mini-loader for Waste Water; a new Fire Engine, Ambulance, Stretcher, and Lifepak Cardiac Monitor for the Fire Department; a new electronic sign board posted on Saco Avenue for updated notices to the public; a tractor for use at the Ballpark; and a very financially sound lease program for the purchase of five Police Cruisers. We also added a 20 year extension of the legal process to allow the Town to maintain its control over the right to paper streets. We worked to establish a shared position of Deputy Code Officer with Saco; and hired a new Deputy Fire Chief. We approved Contracts for both the Fire Department and Public Works Department. We were saddened at the passing of our K-9 – “Gunther” but welcomed our new K-9 – “Bruno.” The Town Council has worked together collaboratively to assure that the budget process is focused on the needs of the community but with sensitivity to the financial impact on the residents. We find a common comradely between us which allows us to disagree with a positive result through discussion. We look forward to the opportunity of serving this community in the coming year. JOSEPH THORNTON CHAIR – TOWN COUNCIL

6 2016 – 2017 – The Town Council Row 1 – Councilor Michael Tousignant Vice Chair Shawn O’Neill Row 2 – Councilor Kenneth Blow Councilor Jay Kelley Row 3 – Chair Joseph Thornton Back Row– Left to Right – Police Chief Dana Kelley; Recreation Director Jason Webber; Town Manager Larry Mead, Waste Water Superintendent Christ White; Deputy Fire Chief Richard Kindelan; Assessor George Greene. Center Row – Planner Jeffrey Hinderliter, Finance Director Diana Asanza; Human Resource Director Fran Beaulieu; Front Row – Deputy Planner Megan McLaughlin, Assistant Town Manager V. Louise Reid; Public Works Director Joseph Cooper. Missing from Photo – Town Clerk Kim McLaughlin; Code Officer Dan Feeney; and Fire Chief Ed Dube.

7 Old Orchard Beach continues to be a wonderful community to live in. Those who have lived here their entire lives have known this all along of course. However, more and more people are “discovering” OOB and choosing to make this their home, including many who have decided to retire here. What’s not to like? We have the best beach in the northeast, schools that offer quality education, proximity to all that Portland and Boston have to offer, and a strong network of community support when you need it. We continued to see strong growth in residential construction during the past year in terms of housing starts and approvals for future residential development. The Council adopted a new management plan for the Goosefare watershed which covers much of the southern part of Old Orchard Beach, and all of Ocean Park. This plan represents a commitment by the Town to supporting and preserving this vital ecological resource by adoption of best management practices that will reduce pollution and improve water quality. I am appreciative of the residents who participated in the development of the plan and who continue to volunteer their time to assist with monitoring efforts. The Conservation Commission has been a lead partner in this effort. The Commission also completed work this year in opening up 70 acres of bike and pedestrian trails at Milliken Mills off of Portland Avenue, a beautiful resource with more to come! The Council offered to year round residents a new parking pass that made it possible for residents to park at meters downtown for the summer with one affordable parking pass, meeting a long-standing need and request to help residents find parking to shop or go to the beach. Town of Old Orchard Beach Manager’s Report Larry S. Mead

8 Cascade Road was paved between Portland Ave and Ross Rd, a project that was funded through the regional PACTS transportation program, using state, federal and local dollars. Also part of this project was paving from Portland Ave past Town Hall and all the way down Old Orchard Street to East and West Grand Ave. A very nice improvement and one completed before the summer season. The Library expansion was finalized by the replacement of all of the windows in the original building, leaving a great finished product and one that we are all proud of. We welcomed two new department heads this year. Ed Dube was appointed as Fire Chief and has done a superb job initiating changes in staffing protocols and in providing improved training opportunities to our firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Joe Cooper was hired to lead the Public Works Department. He has refocused the Department’s efforts on necessary regular maintenance of our roads, sewer and storm water infrastructure. Our Town Clerk, Kim McLaughlin, was rewarded for her outstanding work and professional leadership with the designation as Town Clerk of the Year, as recognized by the Statewide Association. We knew it all along Kim! My heartfelt appreciation goes out to the members of the Town Council, my Assistant Town Manager, the Department Heads, Town staff, and the many wonderful volunteers who serve our boards and commissions for all that you do for our community. Respectfully, Larry Mead, Town Manager

9 The opportunity this year to focus on the AARP’s “Age Friendly” initiative enabled us to form a Committee to focus on “OOB Community Friendly Connection.” With a Mission Statement that promotes our efforts, we seek to enhance a vibrant, all-inclusive community providing a great place to live, work, play and do business by creating opportunity for a safer and simpler life; upholding high community standards; embracing our history and culture; fostering year-round business success; and empowering residents and enriching relationships. We successfully received responses to over 600 surveys that will enable us in the coming year to set progressive and positive goals to spark new solutions that will make our community more livable for people of all ages. Some of our objectives will include safer “complete streets and roads” allowing more flexibility for children/the handicapped/and adults of all ages to be able to ride their bikes, walk and jog. We strive to continue to develop wholesome environments, recreational programs, friendlier and safer neighborhoods, economic boosts for our business owners, and an attractive and inviting community for not only our residents, but those who visit as well with a desire to attract more families. We encourage entrepreneurship and look forward to a positive result for all the efforts that have been expended. My personal thanks to Pat Brown and Helene Whittaker for their spear-heading as Facilitators of this program and for an entire community who saw the value of becoming part of our great adventure. It has been my privilege to serve as Assistant Town Manager since December of 2003 and each year I become more thankful for the support and encouragement that I am fortunate enough to receive and for the continued ability to work with the most positive municipal staff imaginable. To each of you my sincere thanks and my commitment to ethical service to my community. ANNUAL REPORT V. Louise Reid Assistant Town Manager

10 2017 Current Listing Town of Old Orchard Beach Town Officials Town Manager Larry S. Mead Assistant Town Manager V. Louise Reid Human Resource Manager Fran Beaulieu Town Clerk Kim McLaughlin Deputy Town Clerk Jeff Thompson Deputy Town Clerk Charlene LoPresti Voter Registrar Kim McLaughlin Assessor George Greene Deputy Assessor William DiDonato Finance Director/ Treasurer Diana Asanza Police Chief Dana M. Kelley Police Captain Elise Chard Police Captain David Hemingway Fire Chief Edward Dube Deputy Fire Chief Richard Kindelan Director of Community Development/ Town Planner Jeffrey Hinderliter Associate Town Planner Megan McLaughlin Code Enforcement Officer Dan Feeney Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Richard Haskell Deputy Code Enforcement Officer William DiDonato Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Rod Belanger Animal Control Officer William Watson Tax Collector Deborah Mulherin General Assistance Director Laurie Lord Town Counsel Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson Superintendent of Waste Water Treatment Plant Chris White Deputy Superintendent Waste Water Treatment Plant Michael Hersey Director of Public Works Joseph Cooper Lifeguard Captain Keith Willett Health Officer Anita Anderson Electrical Inspector Dan Feeney Assistant Electrical Inspector Rod Belanger Recreation Director Jason Webber Assistant Recreation Director Nikki Duplisea Maintenance Supervisor Russell Kinney Superintendent of Schools John Suttie Representative to the Legislature George Hogan Capital Address: 17 Seacliff Avenue 2 State House Station Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 Residence: 207-423-4293 1-800-423-4900 E-mail – [email protected] http://www.maine.gov/legis/house [email protected]

11 CURRENT MEMBERS AS OF 06/30/2017 Ballpark Commission Jerome Plante, Chair Robin Dayton John Gallo W. Victor Gould Deborah Kulacz Robert Rings Board of Assessment Review Robin Dube, Chair William Jones Margaret Michaels Francis Manduca Andrew Poulopoulos Business License Administrative Board Marc Bourassa, business member Tina Kelly, citizen member Michael Shannon, alternate citizen member Daniel Blaney, alternate business member Community Animal Watch Committee Michelle Geyer, Chair Debbie Anischik Peggy Bayles John Gilbert Carol Twomey Denise Zahares Comprehensive Plan Committee Lou Valentine, Chair Thomas Mourmouras Jason Webber Winthrop Winch Conservation Commission Kimbark Smith, Chair Robert Fox Richard Greenlee Cynthia Nye Eileen Payette Design Review Committee Donald Comoletti, Chair Ray Deleo Mark Lindquist Francis Manduca Kim Schwickrath Finance Committee Warren “Todd” Bassett James Duclos John Gallo Dr. Reza Namin, Chair Jay Reynolds Planning Board Eber Weinstein, Chair Michael Fortunato Ryan Kelly Linda Mailhot Winthrop Winch Robin Dube, alternate Mark Koenigs, alternate Recreation Committee Lawrence Greenwood Registration Appeals Board Jayne Flaherty, Chair Stephen Sullivan Zoning Board of Appeals Ray Deleo, Chair Mark Lindquist Ronald Regis Owen Stoddard Paul Weinstein Thomas Mourmouras, first associate

12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 Ballpark Commission Robin Dayton John Gallo W. Victor Gould Bruce Kier Deborah Kulacz Jerome Plante Robert Rings Board of Assessment Review Robin Dube William Jones Margaret Michaels Francis Manduca Andrew Poulopoulos Business License Administrative Board Marc Bourassa, business member Tina Kelly, citizen member Daniel Blaney, alternate business member Michael Shannon, alternate citizen member Community Animal Watch Committee Debbie Anischik Peggy Bayles Michelle Geyer Joseph Gilbert Carol Twomey Denise Zahares Comprehensive Plan Committee Thomas Mourmouras Lou Valentine Jason Webber Winthrop Winch Registration Appeals Board Jayne Flaherty Nancy Kelley Stephen Sullivan Geraldine Valliere Recreation Committee Lawrence Greenwood Jeffrey Regan George Shabo Conservation Commission Karen Brozek Robert Fox Richard Greenlee Peter Hornby Clifford Kenney Jean Leclerc Cynthia Nye Eileen Payette Kimbark Smith Design Review Committee Donald Comoletti Ray Deleo Mark Lindquist Francis Manduca Kim Schwickrath Finance Committee Warren “Todd” Bassett James Duclos John Gallo Dr. Reza Namin Jay Reynolds Planning Board Laura Bolduc Robin Dube Michael Fortunato Ryan Kelly Mark Koenigs Linda Mailhot Eber Weinstein Winthrop Winch Zoning Board of Appeals Ray Deleo Tianna Higgins Mark Lindquist Thomas Mourmouras Ronald Regis Owen Stoddard Paul Weinstein

13 HUMAN RESOURCES 2017 Annual Report Fran Beaulieu, Human Resource Manager Mission Statement “The Human Resources Department will attract and retain qualified, productive, motivated and dedicated employees who will provide efficient and effective services to the citizens. The Town recognizes that the Town's employees are a considerable resource that requires investment to ensure that we have the talents and skills needed to meet the needs of the Town.” Scope The Town employs 89 full time employees and a varying number of part-time and seasonal employees, ranging from 50 to 190, across 12 departments. Each department has a unique mission and unique functions, processes, and legal and organizational requirements, but all share a unifying overall goal of quality service delivery to Old Orchard Beach citizens. Our employees represent a cross section of the greater community, and we believe that our employees are the Town's greatest asset. This was a busy year with hiring over 100 seasonal staff (consisting of new and returning: Police Reserve Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers, Lifeguards, EMTs, Recreation Counselors, Beach Cleaners, Public Works Laborers and Election Workers). Four full time new hires: Edward Dube, Fire Chief; Joseph Cooper, Public Works Director; Colleen Williams, Recreation Programmer; and Kathy Sprague, Code/Planning Office. We promoted 6 employees to full time: Daniel Turgeon, Public Works Department; Elizabeth McPhillips, Police Department; Daniel Morrison, Police Department; Damion Taylor, Fire Department; Charlene LoPresti, Town Clerk’s Office and David Stewart II, Police Department. We wish the best to former Deputy Chief Timothy DeLuca on his appointment as Police Chief in Houlton, ME. Responsibilities Employee Recruitment Employee Relations Development & Implementation of Personnel Policies Compensation Contract Negotiations Risk Management Training Terminations Retirements Employee Benefits Risk Management Internal Administration of Worker’s Compensation The Town employees include a non-unionized workforce that make up our senior management staff, administrative personnel, and part-time/seasonal staff that is governed by our Personnel Policy. The balance of the full time workforce is unionized and is governed by their respective collective bargaining agreements. Five Separate Bargaining Units Represent Union Employees Maine Association of Police Police Command & Patrol Employees International Association of Firefighters Firefighters/EMTs/Paramedic Employees American Federation of States, County, & Municipal Employees Public Work’s Employees Old Orchard Beach Wastewater Association Wastewater Treatment Plant Employees Teamsters Local 340 Town Hall Administrative Support Staff & 2 Custodians Federal & State Mandates Many Federal and State laws affect the work of the Human Resources department, such as but not limited to, the Maine and Federal Family Medical Leave Acts, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the State Workers Compensation laws, and multiple state laws covered in Title 26 of the Maine Revised Statues. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are listed on the Town’s website, Jobs in Maine, Indeed.com, Town OOB page on Facebook and the Maine Municipal Association website.

14 TOWN CLERK To the Citizens of Old Orchard Beach I am truly honored to provide you with information about the activities of the Town Clerk’s Office. The Office of the Town Clerk is responsible for all the records of the town, including all birth, death and marriage records, issuance of marriage licenses, all meeting minutes from the Town Council, as well as all boards appointed by the Town Council. This Office is also responsible for Elections, hunting and fishing licenses, horse permits, as well as dog licenses, and parking permits. The breakdown of licenses issued is as follows: Dog Licenses Parking Permits Hunting/Fishing Licenses Non-resident Hunting & Fishing Licenses 1,156 427 297 23 This year the Town Clerk’s Office recorded 72 births, 108 deaths and 90 Marriages. Sadly, we have lost many residents that have contributed to our community and many other civic organizations. RECORDED DEATHS DATE OF DEATH JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 AGE PLACE OF DEATH 2016 July 4 John Barry 88 Biddeford July 8 Jeanne M. Patry 82 Scarborough July 12 Joan V. Boynton 82 Old Orchard Beach July 14 Frank P. Olson 61 Old Orchard Beach July 18 Marcel C. Angers 87 Old Orchard Beach July 18 Paul A. Roberge 71 Scarborough July 19 James M. Kenney 75 Portland July 26 Margaret J. Murray 96 Old Orchard Beach August 2 Eric W. Tobey 63 Old Orchard Beach August 7 Libby Blackman 70 Old Orchard Beach August 8 Patricia V. Gray 93 Biddeford August 11 Czeslaw Niedzwiecki 82 Old Orchard Beach August 16 Robert A. Morgan 52 Old Orchard Beach August 17 James J. Bowie 47 Old Orchard Beach

15 August 18 Peter D. O’Malley 71 Scarborough August 27 Dustin J. Paul 26 Scarborough August 28 Manuel J. Linhares Jr. 80 Biddeford September 1 Peter N. Hartberg 74 Biddeford September 1 Marguerite E. Townsend 96 Old Orchard Beach September 2 Robert F. Guertin 71 Old Orchard Beach September 12 Steve E. Wallace 62 Old Orchard Beach September 14 Francis G. Tate Jr. 78 Old Orchard Beach September 16 Jean M. Leach 77 Portland September 21 Dorothy I. Hayes 87 Scarborough September 25 Marcia A. Hodgkins 69 Scarborough September 28 Simonne M. Doyon 80 Biddeford September 29 Viola F. Morse 84 Scarborough October 6 Wilfred R. Martin 78 Scarborough October 7 Stephen M. Juba Jr. 81 Old Orchard Beach October 9 Timothy A. Boivin 51 Old Orchard Beach October 12 Rachel V. Schwartz 30 Portland October 14 Dennis R. Blow 67 Old Orchard Beach October 15 Allen Foss 91 Biddeford October 17 Maarit H. Kalliopuska 66 Biddeford October 19 Ruth E. Sullivan 101 Scarborough October 20 Doris M. Thomes 82 Scarborough October 30 Patrick F. Powell 53 Portland November 9 Jon A. Nathanson 87 Old Orchard Beach November 9 Brittany N. Weston 23 Portland November 11 Philip P. Mancini 53 Old Orchard Beach November 27 Virginia M. Bagley 78 Scarborough November 30 Douglas W. Cruger 75 Scarborough December 3 John E. Desmond 68 Old Orchard Beach December 3 Donna F. Roy 71 Scarborough December 10 Leon F. Bean Jr. 69 Biddeford December 12 Roland LeBrun 61 Portland December 16 Richard F. Rizzo 90 Scarborough December 19 Timothy A. Stanley 45 Old Orchard Beach December 21 Jacqueline M.A. Daggett 82 Old Orchard Beach December 23 Brian F. Olsen 80 Portland December 30 Derek R. Burt 83 Scarborough December 30 Irene G. Huff-Keirstead 87 Old Orchard Beach 2017 January 2 Herbert A. Drew Jr. 79 Biddeford January 2 Monique J. Parenteau 78 Scarborough January 3 Perley W. Vance Sr. 88 Scarborough January 4 Cathy A. Millson 62 Biddeford January 6 Eleanor F. Dondiego 93 Saco January 6 Bertha M. Fortman 84 Old Orchard Beach January 7 Manuel D. Silva Jr. 70 Old Orchard Beach

16 January 11 Francis A. Basler 59 Old Orchard Beach January 16 Bruce A. Zwicker 64 Old Orchard Beach January 17 Thomas C. Howard 95 Saco January 18 Margaret C. O’Brien 82 Saco January 23 Dana M. Furtado 44 Old Orchard Beach January 23 Amber P. Morrow 21 Old Orchard Beach January 23 Charlene A. Laroche 67 Scarborough January 27 Bruce A. Kier 69 Scarborough January 28 Renee E. Fuller 59 Kennebunk January 28 Larry E. Dodier 59 Scarborough February 4 Richard G. Roberge 91 Biddeford February 8 Samantha C. Bailey 27 Sanford February 9 Helen Grant 84 Saco February 14 James A. Vorias 94 Old Orchard Beach February 23 Doreen L. Warner 58 Old Orchard Beach February 24 Thomas A. Gilchrist 41 Scarborough February 25 Sally S. Leger 89 Scarborough February 26 William S. Hilton 57 Old Orchard Beach February 26 Oscar J. Hooser 81 Scarborough March 1 Roland J. Sirois 82 Scarborough March 14 Thomas E. Coffey 91 Scarborough March 16 Beatrice J. Eramo 80 Saco March 17 Joshua D. Houde 34 Old Orchard Beach March 25 Jaxon L. Tweedie 7 Biddeford March 27 Roger M. Leclair 82 Saco April 2 Theo Arsenault 84 Old Orchard Beach April 3 Robert A. Raymond 72 Old Orchard Beach April 4 John L. Bove 87 Old Orchard Beach April 5 Donald A. Nolette 86 Scarborough April 7 Robert D. Brooks III 27 Portland April 18 Maureen M. Ryan 63 Old Orchard Beach April 27 Jeffrey B. Brill 59 Old Orchard Beach May 10 Kenneth L. Butler 78 Scarborough May 16 Philip C. Davis 65 Old Orchard Beach May 20 John A. Barnes 69 Saco May 20 Steven E. Hubble 31 Old Orchard Beach May 24 David W. Collins Jr. 80 Old Orchard Beach May 26 Evan C. Kapetanios 39 Old Orchard Beach May 27 Richard P. Littlefield 89 Scarborough June 2 Richard T. Williams 37 Portland June 6 Mark R. Alexander 59 Biddeford June 9 Gerald Smith 72 Portland June 11 Earl R. Silvers III 65 Scarborough June 14 Gail A. Garmon 61 Biddeford June 21 Donald R. Maloy 90 Old Orchard Beach June 21 Louise M. McGinty 90 Portland

17 June 23 Brandon S. Costa 30 Portland June 24 Thomas R. Conlon 73 Old Orchard Beach June 26 Charles R. Lewis 61 Old Orchard Beach This is always the disheartening part of the job, reporting on the residents who have passed in the last fiscal year. So many people have contributed so much to this community to make it what it is today. Libby Blackman volunteered for the Community Animal Watch Committee; Francis Tate was on the Planning Board from 1999-2000; Viola “Faye” Morse was a ballot clerk in the late 50’s and early 60’s; Donna Roy was the beloved mother of the Town Clerk, Kim McLaughlin; Irene Huff-Keirstead was a ballot clerk from 2003 to 2010; Bertha Fortman was a dispatcher and Police Chief Secretary for over 30 years; Dana Furtado was on the Ballpark Commission from 2010-2012 until being elected as a Town Councilor, and was a ballot clerk in 2015 and 2016; Bruce Kier was on the Ballpark Commission in 2016; Beatrice Eramo was on the Board of Assessment Review in the 1970’s, on the Ad Hoc Jordan Marsh Committee in the 80’s, worked part-time at the Libby Library, and was a Ballot Clerk from the 80’s until her illness. This year we had two elections. The first was November 8th, 2016, which was a Presidential Election and a Municipal Election. Voters re-elected Kenneth Blow, Shawn O’Neill and Michael Tousignant to the Town Council and re-elected Carolyn Marcotte to the RSU #23 Board of Directors. They also passed four Charter questions. There were 5620 voters that voted in that election. The next election was on June 13th, 2017, with 488 voters participating in the State Special Referendum Election and RSU #23 Budget Validation Referendum, passing the RSU #23 budget (340/144). Deputy Jeffrey Thompson has been Deputy Clerk longer than I’ve been Clerk. He was appointed by the Town Clerk, Maureen O’Leary, in 1998. We have been together in the Clerk’s Office since I was elected in 2000. He is so dedicated to this community. Next time you’re in Town Hall, stop by the Clerk’s Office and say hi to Jeff, and thank him for all he has done for this community. Deputy Clerk, Charlene LoPresti, continues to be a great addition to this office. I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for us and for the community. If you would like to be on an e-mail distribution list for all Town Council agendas, as well as any and all of our other committee agendas, please subscribe through the website at www.oobmaine.com. Thank you to all the citizens of Old Orchard Beach for electing me as Town Clerk, and I will continue to work hard and remain a friendly and useful source of information. Warmest Regards. KIM MCLAUGHLIN TOWN CLERK

18 Report of the Assessor for FY’17: April 1, 2016 Taxable Real Estate $ 1,531,452,700 Taxable Personal Property 31,453,520 Homestead Exemption 13,498,550 Tax Exempt Property 55,239,800 Total Commitment to Tax Collector $ 24,162,398.36 The Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2017 .01546 The real estate market for Southern Maine properties, particularly for seacoast communities such as Old Orchard Beach, has stabilized and continues to see appreciation in many areas on or near the ocean. The property assessments are well within the state standards when compared to the qualified sales. In FY’17, the assessing office reviewed hundreds of permits resulting in approximately $20,526,200 of new growth. The tax mill rate increased by $.28 to $15.46 per $1,000 of a property’s assessment. It is interesting to note that 8.8% or $1.36 of the $15.46 mill rate is designated for operations of the wastewater department. In many cities and Towns, this is a separate bill for homeowners, who are connected to the Town wastewater system. The median assessment ratio (assessment ratio = assessment divided by sales price) is approximately 94% which means properties are being assessed on average at about 94% of their fair market value. This decrease of 1% from the FY’16 ratio indicates a continued rise in the more desirable locations of the local real estate market. Market adjustments were made to reflect this rising trend. The overall assessment to sales ratio still remains below the fair market value, as of April 1, 2016. Our focus has always been to provide the taxpayers/public with all the information necessary to make the best decisions on whatever situations are at hand. Transparency is the key. One of the challenges for assessing continues to be how we can better inform the taxpayers so they have a more complete understanding of the importance of the assessing office in maintaining a stable, fair, and equitable taxation base. Our goal will continue to be to provide an equitable and accountable real estate based assessment program that is fairly administered as outlined in the State Statues governing property assessment. The assessment ratios will also continue to be in compliance with the standards for quality assessment as outlined by the International Association of Assessing Officers. There are programs, such as the Homestead Exemption and Veteran Exemption, available to those residents who qualify, to help alleviate some of the tax responsibility. They are outlined on the Town’s website and are also available at our office in the Town Hall. These forms are due in the Assessor’s Office by April 1st in order to be applied to the next fiscal year. George Greene – Assessor, Bill DiDonato - Deputy Assessor Pam Given - Administrative Assistant Respectfully submitted, George Greene, CMA Old Orchard Beach Assessor

19 Report of the Town Planner 2016-2017 As your Town Planners, our primary responsibility is to coordinate growth and development in Old Orchard Beach through the administration of local, state and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. Some of our duties include responding to requests for assistance on land use development questions, reviewing development proposals and plans, production and implementation of the comprehensive plan, development and amendment of all local ordinances, economic development, oversight of code enforcement office activity, staff advisor for the Planning Board, Design Review Committee, Comprehensive Plan Committee, Development Review Committee, and Museum in the Streets Committee. Part-time assistant planner position became full-time. Significant progress with Museum in the Streets. Regular PB workshops held to discuss various matters including ordinance development, project status, etc. Substantial Updates to the Town Website. Updates to the Memo provided from Planning Staff to the Planning Board, Continuing to Make Changes and Additions to the Memo. Considerable Revamp of the Office and Planning Files. Development of a Guidance Document for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan to be submitted with all Projects over 1 Acre. Continued work on the Comprehensive Plan, Worked on Developing a Community Vision Statement. Increase in the amount of Active Construction Sites Required to be inspected per the MS4 Program. The Planning and Codes Department is a key contact point for all development inquiries and economic development matters. The Department routinely answers citizen questions whether planning related or not. For planning, land development, ordinance development, comprehensive planning, economic development, and other town-related information please call Jeffrey Hinderliter (207) 934-5714 ext. 1517, email [email protected] or Megan McLaughlin (207) 937-5636, email [email protected] or stop by our office at town Hall. Planning Board: The Planning Board is a 5 regular and 2 alternate member volunteer board appointed by the Town Council. The Planning Board responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the review of subdivisions under State Subdivision law and Old Orchard Beach Subdivision Ordinance, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use applications, Shoreland Zoning permits, and consideration of zoning and ordinance changes. Below is a comparison of Planning Board activity over the last four years: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 (FY14) through July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 (FY17): HIGHLIGHTS FROM FY17 July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

20 FY14 *Subdivisions: 12; *Site Plan: 11; *Conditional Use: 10; *Ordinance Work: 3; *Design Certificates: 4; *Lots/Units Added (Including Lodging & Campsites): 96; *Nonresidential Sq. Ft. Added: 35,340 FY15 *Subdivisions: 13; *Site Plan: 8; *Conditional Use: 14; *Ordinance Work: 3; *Design Certificates: 13; *Lots/Units Added (Including Lodging & Campsites): 116; *Nonresidential Sq. Ft. Added: 23,905 FY16 *Subdivisions: 7; *Site Plan: 5; *Conditional Use: 13; *Ordinance Work: 3; *Design Certificates: 10; *Lots/Units Added (Including Lodging & Campsites): 105; *Nonresidential Sq. Ft. Added: 18,950 FY17 *Subdivisions: 10; *Site Plan: 5; *Conditional Use: 6; *Ordinance Work: 9; *Design Certificates: 5; *Lots/Units Added (Including Lodging & Campsites): 52; *Nonresidential Sq. Ft. Added: 20,805 Below is a summary of Site Plan Review, Subdivision, Conditional Use Applications, and Zoning amendments considered by the Planning Board during FY17: Subdivisions – 40 Unit (Single-Family Style) Condominium Project. Saco Ave. Creation of Connecting Road and Lot Line Change. Homewood Park. Cascade Road. 6-Unit (Single-Family Style) Condominium Project. Saco Ave. Subdivision Amendment to Relocate Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure. Ross Road. 20 Lot Cluster Subdivision for Single-Family Residential Homes. Ross Road. 9-Lot Subdivision for Single-Family Residential Homes. Portland Ave. 9-Lot Subdivision Amendment. Cascade Road. Subdivision Amendment to Add 1 Estate Lot. Trotter Lane. Subdivision Amendment to Reflect As-Built Conditions. Saco Ave. Subdivision Amendment: Changes to Lighting and Landscaping, Phasing. Dirigo Drive. Condition Compliance Associated with a Subdivision. Portland Ave. Site Plan – Change of 7 Units from Seasonal to Year-Round. Saco Ave. 6-Unit (Single-Family Style) Condominium Project. Saco Ave. 1-Year Site Plan Approval Extension for a 5,910 sq. ft. Building Expansion. Cascade Road. Expansion of an Existing Nonresidential (Retail) Building. East Grand 0 5 10 15 Fiscal Year 14 Fiscal Year 15 Fiscal Year 16 Fiscal Year 17 Four Year FY Comparison (Planning Board Work) Subdivisions Site Plan Conditional Uses Ordinance Work Design Certificates

21 1-Year Site Plan Approval Extension for a 2,080 sq. ft. Building Expansion. Ocean Park Road. Building Expansion, Parking Lot Construction, Landscaping and Site Work. 6th Street, Union Ave, Church Street, Oakland Ave, 15th Street. Establish a Bakery within an Existing Building. Saco Ave. Conditional Use – Accessory Dwelling Unit. Willow Ave. 6-Unit (Single-Family Style) Condominium Project. Saco Ave. Shoreland Zoning (Single-Family Home Expansion). West Grand. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Ross Road. Ordinance Work – Expand the Campground Overlay District over Three Parcels Zoned R1 and GB1 (Paradise Park Campground). Portland Ave. Discuss Traffic Impact Fees. Ordinance Discussion. Design Standards. Planning Board Procedures. Shoreland Zoning Discussion. Appeals from Restrictions on Nonconforming Uses Discussion. Planning Board Approval Expirations for Subdivision, Site Plan and Conditional Use Discussion. Ordinance Amendment: Appeals from Restrictions on Nonconforming Uses. Design Review Certificates – Design Review Certificate: Building Expansion and Rehabilitation. East Grand. Design Review Certificate: Placement of an A/C Unit and Associated Mechanicals. West Grand. Design Review Certificate: Replacement of Siding. West Grand. Design Review Certificate: Parking Lot Buffer. Cleaves Street. Design Review Certificate: Construction of a 4x4 Building with 2 Signs. Old Orchard Street The Planning Board members are Chair Linda Mailhot, Vice Chair Eber Weinstein, Win Winch, Mike Fortunato, Ryan Kelly and alternates Mark Koenigs and Robin Dube. Design Review Committee The Design Review Committee (DRC) is responsible for conserving the cultural architectural heritage of our Town, providing technical design assistance to property owners, and promoting quality architectural design and historically sensitive building renovation as a means of sustaining economic vitality and stable property values. The DRC is responsible for reviewing and providing recommendations on exterior building/structure and property modifications, alterations, additions, new construction, and demolition within specific locations of Town. Design Review proposals FY14-FY17. FY14 Proposals: 19; FY15 Proposals: 14; FY16 Proposals: 11. During FY17, the DRC considered the following proposals: Building Expansion and Rehabilitation. East Grand. Placement of an A/C Unit and Associated Mechanicals. West Grand. Replacement of Siding. West Grand.

22 Parking Lot Buffer. Cleaves Street. Construction of a 4x4 Building with 2 Signs. Old Orchard Street Like the other board and committee’s we work with, the DRC works hard to improve the Town and we are very thankful to have such committed volunteers. The DRC members include Chair Don Comoletti, Kim Schwickrath, Ray Deleo, Mark Lindquist and Frank Manduca. The DRC meets on the first Monday of each month, 6:00PM in the Council Chambers. Comprehensive Plan Committee A Comprehensive Plan is the adopted official binding document for future development and conservation. The plan sets forth goals; analyzes existing conditions and trends; describes and illustrates a vision for the physical, social and economic characteristics of Old Orchard Beach in the years ahead; and outlines policies and guidelines intended to implement that vision. Comprehensive plans address a broad range of interrelated topics in a unified way. The planning process provides a chance to look broadly at programs including housing, economic development, public infrastructure and services, natural resources, demographics, local history, recreation, and land use and how they relate to each other. One of the most important functions of a comprehensive plan is to provide valuable guidance to those in the public and private sector as decisions are made affecting the future quality of life of current and future residents, business owners and visitors and the natural and built environment in which they live, work, shop, recreate and enjoy. A Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide for how a town will grow. The Old Orchard Beach Comprehensive Plan Committee looks forward to the future and thinks about what kind of growth is appropriate, where it should take place, what special assets need protection – in short, what kind of a Town and way of life Old Orchard Beach citizens, business and visitors want for the years to come. A plan is essential if the Town is to encourage growth in constructive ways. FY17 Work on the comprehensive plan included finalizing a draft of the Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) as well as refining the Community Vision Statement. Each committee member offered their input on how they would finish this sentence: “When we think about the community we want to become, we see a seaside community with the following features…” Below are some of the questions the committee considered to expand on the Community Vision Statement: (1) Economic Vitality and Employment a. What is the role of tourism in OOB? b. What is the outlook for major employers? c. If we had a significant change to the economy, what would this impact? d. What types of public services support the local economy? e. How are the downtown operations impacting OOB (thriving, deteriorating)? f. What are the Town’s priorities?(Next 10 years) (2) Population & Demographics a. Do we expect a growth or decline in population over the next ten years? What demographic(s) do we see this change in? b. What kind of demand do we see for housing, municipal and school services to accommodate population and demographic changes?

23 c. What do we expect for seasonal population changes? Who is expected to come to OOB? d. What effort does it take to serve a seasonal vs. year round population? (3) Recreation a. Do current facilities and programs consider and accommodate age groups associated with future growth? b. Is there a need for certain types of facilities or services? (4) Historic & Archaeological Resources a. Do historic patterns of settlement still exist? b. Are there protection measures in place for historic and archaeological resources and are they effective? c. What is the importance of historic resources? Are there efforts underway to protect and support these resources? (5) Public Services a. What kinds of issues are facing the public sewer system? What about anticipated growth? b. Are there issues with septic systems? c. There is public water through Maine Water, are there issues or concerns with the current supply? What about the future supply? What plans does Maine Water have for OOB? Any work anticipated on line extensions? d. Are the stormwater management systems adequately maintained or are improvements needed? Will they support future development? e. What school improvements are anticipated over the next 10 years? Any expansions, reductions, changes? f. Is the response time for police, fire, and ambulance adequate? What improvements would be needed? g. Is the solid waste disposal meeting current needs? What about future needs and project growth impacts? Are there any improvements needed? What about recycling efforts? h. Do the library, town office, and parks accommodate future needs? i. Do the public facilities and services support the local economy? What improvements could be made? The Comprehensive Plan Committee is a committed group of hard working residents and the progress we have made is due to their efforts. We expect the first draft of the comprehensive plan to be complete…Committee members include Chair Lou Valentine, Win Winch, Jason Webber, Jean Leclerc and Tom Mourmouras. Also, we’ve had 2 non-members, Helene Whittaker and Pat Brown, who have been very helpful. The Committee calls meetings as needed and typically meets once a month. Respectfully Submitted – Jeffrey Hinderliter, Town Planner Megan McLaughlin, Assistant Town Planner

24 Old Orchard Beach Museum in the Streets (OOBMITS) Our initiative to bring Museum in the Streets (MITS) to OOB began back in October of 2015. For those of you who have not heard about our initiative, MITS is an internationally recognized program of walking tours made up by a series of panels with historical photos and write-ups about different sites in a community. We have several sites in the Old Orchard Street area and a handful of sites in Ocean Park picked out. The write-ups and historical photos of each site are ready to be placed on the panels as soon as we finish up our fundraising. Since we started this initiative back in 2015, the committee has held a number of different fundraising events: A Haunted History Walk was held in October of 2016. The walk took participants down Old Orchard Street and West Grand eventually ending at the Brunswick. Participants learned about OOB ghost stories with a few surprises along the way. A second Haunted History Walk is scheduled for October of 2017. A Got Memories Event was held in March of 2017. Participants got together at the Brunswick to share their memories of OOB. The Committee displayed over 60 photos of OOB from the 1930s-1950s era that were donated from a resident who heard about our project while attending the haunted walk. A Poster Sale in the Town Square is scheduled for August of 2017 (check out the posters below!) A Dedication Event is scheduled for November of 2017 down at the Brunswick which will also include unveiling a prototype of one of our panels. Fundraising really took off in 2017 with over half of the funds needed raised by the committee. A majority of the funds were raised through panel sponsorships. A special thank you goes out to the businesses, individuals and organizations who raised funds and donated to sponsor our panels. The deadline for fundraising is December 31st, 2017 and the goal of the committee is to have the panels in the ground by the Spring/Summer of 2018! For more information on this exciting project, please like and follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/OOBMITS and check out our website at www.oobmaine.com/OOBMITS - Megan McLaughlin (Assistant Town Planner) Chair, OOBMITS

25 HEALTH OFFICER ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 This year, once again, has been warm and dry, and has enabled many nuisance and illness spreading insects to thrive. At the forefront is the issue of ticks. Female deer ticks carry Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Powassan Encephalitis. All four can be very debilitating to a person, with Powassan possibly resulting in death. Once again, we are reminded to do thorough tick checks on children, adults, and pets. It is further advised to use a repellent on clothes and that is specifically intended to be used as a personal repellent. Sprays intended to be used in yards, lawns, etc., are not safe to use on one’s person or clothing. Use of repellents or essential oils such as eucalyptus, and peppermint oil, as well as other oils has been effective in repelling insects including ticks. Mold is another issue that continues to be bothersome to those of us who live in New England. When mold appears, the cause must be found and eliminated. The mold should be washed off with a good detergent. Most mold is not harmful to most individuals, unless they have an allergy to mold. The Office of General Assistance, Code Enforcement, EMS, Police Department, and the Maine DHHS/ Division of Adult Protective, have all worked collectively to help those in need of aid. We are always willing to help those in need. Please contact the Town Hall for concerns regarding public health and safety to be referred to the appropriate department. Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your Local Health Officer. Respectfully Submitted, Anita L. Anderson Local Health Officer

26 OLD ORCHARD BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT 2016 – 2017 Annual Report Fire Chief Edward Dube As I complete my first year as your new Fire Chief I would like to thank the taxpayers as well as the local businesses for their support that they have shown me during my first year, it has been very busy. In July of 2016 the Town signed a contract with Scarborough Public Works to maintain all of our fire apparatus; I feel this was a good decision for all of us as we have gain a good working relationship between the two Towns. Captains Jones and I flew out to Ohio in December to inspect the final progress on our new Sutphen Fire T, the truck was delivered in December, and we had it in service by mid-January. In mid-September we took delivery of our new 2017 Ford F-450 4x4 Braun Ambulance from Autotronics of Madawaska. The department now has three ambulances, two that runs calls and the third one is for back up when one of the other two goes out of service, which gives us two rescues available 24/7. In early spring we took delivery of 35 new self-contained breathing apparatus with 35 spare bottles and four RIC packs (Rapid Intervention Crew). The department received a state forestry grant that was used to purchases a 100 gallon skid unit for the pluck up truck. I am proud to say that three of our members Corey Pelletier, Don Pelletier and Zach Apgar completed the fire officer course this past spring in Belfast Maine, we also had one other member Damion Taylor completed his paramedic license. The crews had training on the pier with the new standpipe system that we had the owner install this summer as well as Ariel operation training on Palace Play Land Ferris Wheel. The department continues to do our weekly EMS training with Biddeford and Saco Fire Departments. The crews have started phase 2 of the station renovation. The second floor project which includes demolishing the whole second floor and adding eight new rooms, all new efficient energy windows, insulating the walls, new electrical, speakers, phone and computers wiring, as well as all new LED lighting fixtures with new ceiling and flooring. I hope to have this project completed by the beginning of fall. Our call force has had another good year with the car show and with assisting us at the Iron Man race and many other special events that happened throughout this year. My thanks go out to our call force and fire police, full-time per-diem d Scarborough Dispatch for all their dedication to this Town.

27 OLD ORCHARD BEACH SURF RESCUE 136 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Ed Dube 207-934-7790 KEITH M. WILLETT Fire Chief Lifeguard Captain The 2016 summer season was a great one, with great weather and a record setting number of beach goers coming to the sands of O.O.B. On the beach eight new guards joined the ranks of the surf rescue squad. These guards went through intense training and education before being thrown into action early in the summer months. When the summer began and July 4th came around they were ready to go and showed that they could get the job done, with multiple rescues of inflatable’s and paddle boarders who were overcome by strong winds. The season was straining on the surf rescue staff, the number of guards was down due to the lack of applicants and individuals not wanting to do the job. As a result of these low numbers, the guards on staff had to make up the difference, working overtime and covering larger areas of beach because we has to cut back on the number of guard stands on the beach. During the summer months the surf rescue staff responded to 51 emergency calls up and down the beach. The staff pulled 27 distressed swimmers from the surf, assisted multiple kayakers, paddle boarders and inflatable’s back to shore, after being blown out by high winds. Guards responded to 28 medical emergencies with the members of the fire department and assisted the police 6 times with unruly subjects. They were also able to reunited 112 lost children with their parents and or guardians. In August the Old Orchard Beach surf rescue staff started preparing for the arrival of the Rev 3 Triathlon. We saw many competitors arriving a week in advanced in order to prepare for the triathlon and take in all that Old Orchard has to offer. For the third time in 5 years the surf rescue staff had one of its own compete in the triathlon. Veteran guard Bruce Butterworth showed that we could play with the pros and finished first in his age group; congrats too Bruce. Also this year due to the lack of guards on staff we had to reach out to the neighboring beaches for some help. Guards from Biddeford, Ferry Beach, Saco and Kennebunk were able to help us out. On the day of the actual event surf rescue staff arrived at 5:00 A.M. and watched a beautiful sunrise from the beach as they prepared for the start of the race. The swim leg went very well as guards only had to assist 5 athletes from the water, one of which the ambulance had to transport. Summer has come to an end and the sands of Old Orchard Beach will soon be vacated by beach goers, however in the meantime the surf rescue staff will still be working hard preparing for the summer of 2017. Staffing must be brought up to the appropriate level, as we ran short over the last two summers. Towers need to be built, there are also a lot of repairs to be made to the towers, radios, and rescue torpedoes as they were subjected to a lot of wear and tear this past summer. On top of that, new equipment and supplies must be ordered so that we are ready for the start of the 2017 summer. Surf Rescue Captain Keith Willett

28 POLICE DEPARTMENT Annual Report - 2016-2017 Police Chief Dana Kelley Once again, it is my honor to submit the 2016-2017 Annual Report of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. The following is a list of current Police Department Personnel: PERSONNEL Chief Dana M. Kelley Deputy Chief Timothy DeLuca Sgt. Vincent Mattia Administrative Sgt. Elise Chard Det. Sgt. David Hemingway Sgt. Gerard L. Hamilton Sgt. Kevin Riordan Cpl. Jeffrey Regan Cpl. Joshua Robbins Cpl. Brady Coulombe Cpl. Scott Jarrett Off. Jami-Ellen Ladakakos Off. Damon Ramsay Off. Christopher St. Pierre (Detective Unit) K-9 Gunther Off. Peter Guay Off. William Watson Off. Anthony Germaine Off. Lucas Porter Off. Brian Pratt Off. Michael Mizzoni Off. Steven Broy Off. Elizabeth McPhillips Off. Dan Morrison Administrative Assistant - Suzanne D. Makoge / Kathy Smith Court & Records Officer - Patricia Coreau Building Maintenance – David Stewart Clerk – Ginne Hebert Reserve Officers Jaime Lachance Chris Greenwood Kyle Gregory Anthony Nucolo Christian Orellana Casey Theriault Aaron Lassow Michael Palmer Shannon Coffey Cody Forbes Chandler Leask Peter Sadowski James Golden Wade Beattie Connor Leask Brandon Sholan Michael Babin Liam Mellaly Ryan Madigan Nathan Shomette Megan Erickson Colin Girouard John Massaro Emily Parker Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Officer Joe Levasseur Marie Hawkins David Sullivan Adam Chelate Joe Bellavia Patricia Sullivan Arthur Guerin Stanley Quinlan David Strosahl Colleen Barney Robert Ryder Carl Fennelly Tyler Hansen

29 In January Deputy Chief Tim Deluca resigned to accept a position with the Houlton Maine Police Department as their new Chief of Police. Deputy Chief Deluca was a trusted and loyal 29 year member of this department. As the Deputy Chief the responsibility for many of the day to day operations of the department were entrusted to him. His dedication to the mission of this department, to the Town, and to me personally, was without question. Many of the initiatives undertaken by this department, including the Juvenile Crime Resolution Board, Community Crime Watch, our Reserve Officer Training Program, Volunteers in Police Services, Fire/Police volunteers, and our K-9 program to name a few, were overseen by him. Fortunately, we are blessed with many dedicated and talented volunteers who all contribute to the ongoing success of these programs. His guidance and commitment to the success of these programs contributed greatly to their success. I am certain that with the help of all of the volunteers and committee members we will have continued success; however, his departure leaves a void in the department and community that will be difficult to fill. We all wish him well and the best of luck in his new role as Houlton’s Chief of Police. In December Administrative Assistant Suzanne Makoge retired after thirty years of service to the Town of Old Orchard Beach. Suzanne started her career as a dispatcher, a dispatch supervisor and then administrative assistant. Suzanne was a dedicated and loyal employee who was committed to serving the citizens of Old Orchard Beach. She will be sorely missed and we all wish her well in her retirement. Two new patrol officers were hired this year. Reserve Officer Elizabeth McPhillips who worked for three seasons as a reserve police officer, was appointed to a fulltime patrol position in January. In May Reserve Officer Daniel Morrison was also appointed to fill a fulltime patrol position. Daniel worked for one season as a reserve officer. Both Daniel and Elizabeth are currently attending the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s 18 week basic law enforcement training program in Vassalboro. We are pleased to have both officers as members of this department and are looking forward to their return. Kathy Smith, who worked for the Old Orchard Beach Codes Department for fourteen years as the Codes Clerk and later Business Licensing Clerk, was hired as the department’s new administrative assistant in January. Kathy has transitioned into her new position seamlessly and we are very pleased to have her as a member of this department. Virginia Hebert, who recently retired from the Maine Department of Transportation after 32 years, was hired as a part time clerk in September of 2016. She has proven to be a valuable asset to the department and we appreciate her hard work and dedication. PROMOTIONS In June Sgt. Elise Chard and Sgt. David Hemingway were both promoted to Captain. Patrolman Scott Jarrett and Patrolman Jamie Ladakakos were promoted to Corporal. GRANTS In July the department was awarded a Safe Neighborhoods grant in the amount of $100,000, from the State of Maine Community Development Block Grant Program. We will use the funding to help combat the opiate crisis that we and the rest of the nation are facing. We will also address underage drinking and other alcohol violations including operating under the influence, over serving of alcohol, and disorderly behavior related to intoxication. We will also be targeting neighborhoods identified as high crime areas. The funding will also be used to support the cost of guest speakers, who will be brought in to address addiction issues through awareness programs that will be offered to residents and our students.

30 We also received a Byrne Grant from the state in the amount of $4400 that was used to purchase two new radar units. CRIME STATISTICS For comparison purposes, crime statistics for the past two years are included in this report. POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CRIME ANALYSIS REPORT 7/1/2015 THRU 6/30/2016 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Totals Kidnapping/Abduction 1 1 Forcible Rape 3 1 1 1 1 1 8 Forcible Fondling 1 3 2 1 7 Robbery 1 1 2 Aggravated Assault 2 1 2 1 3 9 Simple Assault 9 11 9 9 3 1 3 1 4 6 11 67 Intimidation 2 9 3 5 6 2 7 5 2 41 Burglary/Break-Enter 6 6 5 6 2 3 4 1 1 3 1 1 39 Shoplifting 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 Theft from MV 9 3 1 5 2 2 2 1 2 1 28 All Other Larceny 24 22 20 6 6 9 8 7 2 2 6 9 121 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 9 Counterfeiting/Forgery 1 1 3 2 4 1 3 15 False Pretenses/Swindle 3 4 1 2 2 1 1 2 5 21 Credit Card/ Automatic Teller 4 7 1 3 1 2 1 19 Impersonation 2 2 Destruction/Damage Vandalism 9 7 7 5 4 1 10 2 1 5 1 6 58 Drug/Narcotic Viol. 18 7 7 3 2 2 3 1 2 4 49 Drug Equip. Viol. 3 2 2 7 Statutory Rape 1 1 Weapon Law Viol. 2 2 Bad Checks 1 1 2 4 Disorderly Conduct 14 2 4 1 1 2 5 29 DUI 2 4 3 4 2 1 3 2 4 5 30 Family Offenses-Non Violent 1 1 2 Liquor Law Viol. 69 37 14 4 3 1 1 4 2 11 146 Trespass of Real Prop. 3 2 6 1 1 2 5 5 25 All Other Offenses 23 15 17 6 3 3 6 15 8 13 8 28 145 Traffic-Town By-Law 64 36 24 21 20 12 19 15 22 33 21 33 320 Totals 270 166 135 85 59 40 60 65 47 84 71 136 1218

31 POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 CRIME ANALYSIS REPORT 7/1/2015 THRU 6/30/2016 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Totals Forcible Rape 2 1 1 4 Forcible Fondling 1 2 1 4 Robbery 1 1 1 3 Aggravated Assault 3 1 1 1 1 3 10 Simple Assault 16 18 7 3 6 7 7 2 2 6 8 14 96 Intimidation 8 3 7 3 6 4 2 3 4 4 44 Arson 1 1 1 3 Burglary/BreakEnter4 7 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 5 1 8 2 41 Shoplifting 1 1 1 3 6 Theft from MV 16 4 5 1 3 3 2 1 6 2 43 Theft of MV Parts 1 1 All Other Larceny 41 20 8 14 1 11 6 8 4 8 13 10 144 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 9 Counterfeiting/ 8 7 2 5 2 1 1 26 Forgery False Pretenses/Swindle 3 2 3 4 1 1 1 3 2 3 23 Peeping Tom 1 1 Credit Card/Auto/Teller 1 2 1 1 1 6 Destruction/Damage 10 7 4 9 4 32 4 13 5 5 2 12 107 Vandalism Drug/Narcotic Viol. 28 22 6 5 1 3 11 2 3 81 Drug Equip. Viol. 5 8 1 2 1 17 Statutory Rape 1 1 2 Weapon Law Viol. 1 2 1 3 Bad Checks 1 1 1 3 Disorderly Conduct 15 5 2 4 1 3 1 1 12 44 DUI 3 2 3 1 1 3 3 1 6 6 29 Liquor Law Viol. 99 79 6 1 1 3 2 3 3 23 220 Runaway 2 2 Trespass of Real Prop. 7 3 3 3 1 9 1 5 3 1 6 3 45 All Other Offenses 18 13 18 20 4 12 15 9 13 7 12 13 154 Traffic-Town ByLaw 41 38 26 19 7 11 20 17 14 15 22 38 268 Impersonation 1 1 2 Prostitution 1 1 Family OffensesNon Violent 1 1 Totals 332 239 104 99 44 104 60 68 72 68 100 154 1444

32 Included in this report you will find the annual report of the Community Watch Council prepared and submitted by President Helene Whitaker. I want to thank Helene, all of the members of the Community Watch Council, the Volunteers in Police Services group and all of the residents who participate by attending Community Watch meetings, for doing their part in helping us keep Old Orchard Beach a safe community in which to live. CWC END OF THE YEAR REPORT 2016-17 Board Members are: LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAIR: Officer Brian Pratt PRESIDENT: Helene Whittaker, VICE PRESIDENT: Pat Brown, SECRETARY: Kathy Smith TREASURER: Barbara Ultsch, MEMBERS AT LARGE: Gail Domin, Cheryl Poulopoulos, Judith Hurst, Craig Carscallen and Mary Riordan. Community Neighborhood Watch: quarterly meetings are well attended and we look forward to seeing even more residents. The meetings provide a platform for the residents to report their problems, concerns and suggestions, with a hope to find a resolution to their issues. We also had the pleasure of having timely guest speakers, cake and coffee. We have an Officer who also speaks at the meetings giving us details on “what’s happening” in OOB. J-1 International Students: CWC’s last year of overseeing the students has been hectic and challenging because housing has become an issue. Over 400 + students were sponsored by different organizations. We have hired a J-1 Coordinator to replace volunteers Pat Brown and Helene Whittaker who have successfully ran this program for 4 years. Check out the website: www.oobj1.com. CWC’s last year to sponsor a J-1 Orientation Program with speakers from social security, banking, transportation, Police and Fire, who presented information to help the J-1’s stay be more enjoyable and safe. Business Watch: alert cards to business owners in OOB is ongoing. CWC is pleased with the Business Watch alert program; it has been a proven tool these past summers. It helps decrease potential crime in the business districts during the summer months. Drug Take Back: program helps eliminate many drugs off the streets. The OOBPD has a drug disposal box in the lobby which is frequently used. VIPS: Volunteers in Police Service keeps our trained volunteers busy. Public Safety is a priority and they’ve volunteered for many functions and events. None of this would be successful without the volunteers we have who display professionalism and a willingness to serve their community and we are grateful. Whenever help is needed VIPS volunteers are asked to participate. If interested in becoming a VIPS volunteer, applications can be obtained at the OOBPD. CERT: (Citizen Emergency Response Team) we’ve been fortunate this past year not having to use this program. However, there’s a critical need for the Town to have a workable emergency shelter that has appropriate facilities including a generator. OOB needs this! When an emergency arises CERT volunteers are called out to help and training is ongoing. CWC’s sustained projects include: Community Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, VIPS, CERT, Restorative Justice, Vial of Life, Drug Take Back, J-1 and Bullying. These tasks are performed by volunteers. We salute you and we thank you. “We’re all in this together.” Helene Whittaker, CWC President

33 In closing I want to thank the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, the Town Council, my fellow Department Heads and all of their staff for their support, help, and guidance throughout the year. Lastly, I want to thank all of the members of this department for their dedication and commitment to making Old Orchard Beach a safe place for family’s and visitors alike. I am extremely proud of the men and women of this department and the work that they do. Respectfully submitted, Dana Kelley Chief of Police Animal Control Officer – Annual Report – 2016-2017 Old Orchard Beach Animal Control is continuing its mission to ensure the health and welfare of all animals within the Town. This year the ACO and the Police Department answered several hundred calls for service involving both wild and domestic animals. Throughout the year, the ACO and Police Department responded to several complaints of seals on the beach. We would just like to remind everyone that they should leave any stranded or beached marine mammals alone and immediately contact that Old Orchard Beach Police Department or the Maine Marine Patrol. Dog owners are reminded that while there is no specific leash law in Old Orchard Beach, that they are responsible for their dog’s actions. There were many nesting pairs of Piping Plovers on the beach last summer. These birds are federally protected and frequently nest along the beach in Old Orchard. The owner of a dog that injures or kills a Piping Plover is subject to stiff fines and receiving a summons to federal court. There were also several incidents of dog bites involving domestic animals and people. Most of these incidents could have prevented, if the dog owners had kept their dogs on a leash. There was a marked increase in summonses issued for people keeping unlicensed dogs. We would also like to remind dog owners that all dog licenses expire on January 1st of each year, so please remember to license your dog. Dog licensing helps to support Maine’s animal welfare programs including the “Fix ME” lost cost spay and neuter program. In addition licensed dogs are much more likely to be returned to their owners if they get loose. So please remember to place your dog’s license on their collar, so that they can “Jingle all the way Home”. William Watson Animal Control Officer

34 OLD ORCHARD BEACH COMMUNITY ANIMAL WATCH (CAW) The Community Animal Watch mission is to help residents of Old Orchard Beach with the health and welfare of abandoned, homeless, and domesticated animals. We would like to recognize and thank two members who retired this year from Community Animal Watch, Beverly Russell and Denise Zahares. “Thank you for your service to Old Orchard Beach’s residents two legged and four legged animals.” We would like to say thank you to the local business owners and citizens that support us financially with your donations and support at events like The Chilifest &The Chowderfest at the Pier and the Holiday Fundraiser at the Brunswick. Paul Golzbein and Tom LaCasse have been so helpful to us in raising funds. Last, but not least, thank you to the Town Hall staff that provide office services for the Committee. Through the year we have supplied pet food for residents who need some extra help and residents who feed feral and abandoned cats. We have helped with over $5,000 in veterinary fees. We will be building more outdoor shelters for feral and outdoor cats. We are working on updating our website to connect residents with other rescues, post upcoming clinics and events in our area. The Facebook page has been very helpful in getting out the word on missing animals and keeping people updated on Community Animal Watch events. With membership slowly growing and the devoted effort of this group we are looking forward to continuing helping the in the New Year. Thank you, Michelle Geyer (Acting Chair) For questions and concerns, please contact me – (207) 807-4964 or [email protected] Donations may be sent for the work of the Community Animal Watch: CAW 1 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064

35 2016 – 2017 Report July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 The Conservation Commission presently consists of five regular members (Bob Fox, Richard Greenlee, Cynthia Nye, Eileen Payette, and Kimbark Smith,) and two (open) alternate members with continual participation by Mark Koenigs. We generally meet on the second Monday of every month. This year, The OOB CONCOM finished and opened Phase 1 of the Milliken Mills Trails Park working with the DPW, the OOB School System and volunteers. This consists of approximately 70 acres of bike and pedestrian trails with a web site, educational materials, a story book walk, parking, and a picnic area. It consists of two parks, Milliken Mills Wood and the Animal Shelter and provides easy access to the Eastern Trail via Milliken Mills Road. We successfully met the requirements of the Project Canopy Grant and received $7800 in matching funds. We are participating with Maine DEP, the York County Soil & Water Conservation District, the city of Saco and other Stakeholders in supporting the Goosefare Watershed Management Plan. The report is now published with an action plan for each town which we are pursuing from a CONCOM standpoint. Evidence of pollution in the Goosefare Brook, at the Tide Gate, and OP Marshes remains an issue. We continue to work with Maine Healthy Beaches on testing and are extending the testing for genetic material to isolate causes. We sponsored a Clean-up Day in May as part of a joint effort with Saco and Maine DEP through the High School for sections of the stream in April. We supported Maine Stools Day with Maine Healthy Beaches for Beach Clean Up in May with CONCOM members. We planned to do a stenciling project for Storm Drains however that got postponed until next Fiscal year. Commission members participated in the Maine Beaches Conference, and the MCHT Maine Land Conservation conferences and are applying this information towards learning more about water quality issues in Goosefare Brook.

36 We are also actively involved with grade school students and volunteers in Beach Profiling driven by the University of Maine and the Wells Reserve. Plans for next year include: Pursuing a Grant to address phragmites and other invasives in the OP Marshes. Pursuing a Grant for Phase 2 in developing Milliken Mills Trails Park Enhancements to the existing Milliken Mills Trails Park Working with Saco Bay Trails and the OP Conservation Commission to resurrect the Ted Wells Trail. Events around the Goosefare Watershed Management Plan Documenting and publishing all of the Trails available for public access in OOB Extending our penetration into the OOB School System for education and volunteer opportunities Recruitment of active participants and volunteers for OOB CONCOM Over the past year, the Conservation Commission has continued to support Veterans' Memorial Park through its Memorial Park Subcommittee. The Memorial Park Report will be published in a separate section Kimbark G. Smith, Chair OOB Conservation Commission

37 OLD ORCHARD BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN 2016 – 2017 The mission of the OOB Community Garden is to provide clean, unpolluted space for interested OOB residents to garden together. We will create a shared vision, working collectively to cultivate a place for individuals, families, and friends to grow healthy food and experience the rewards of gardening. 2016 Board 2017 Board Don Hamilton, Chairman Don Hamilton, Chairman Robin Dayton, Vice Chairwoman Robin Dayton, Vice Chairwoman Lynn Selden, Secretary Lynn Selden, Secretary Ann Quinlan, Treasurer Ann Quinlan, Treasurer Pat McCandless, Board Member Pat McCandless, Board Member The Old Orchard Beach Community Garden, located near the Ball Park, was established by the Town Council in 2011. The gardens are organic and plots are approximately 100 square feet in area. We are financially self-sufficient, obtaining operating funds from $25 plot fees and donations. There are presently 48 plots for gardeners and one large plot for use by the Community Food Pantry. The garden has one large shed and one small shed that contain gardening tools for everyone’s use. We also have a large number of gardening books and several picnic tables for use by gardeners. Watering hoses are distributed throughout the garden to make watering easy. General garden maintenance is accomplished by volunteers among the membership and is overseen by the board. Garden plots are purchased at the Town clerk’s office in the spring of each year and board members are elected at the May meeting. In 2017, all but one of our plots was rented and the gardens were absolutely beautiful. Our flower and herb gardens continue to get more beautiful each year! Thanks to all who helped! The garden re-affirmed the close and supportive relationship to the Ball Park with a generous donation in 2017. Their gift of water for our gardens, their support of our annual barbecue, and their continuing efforts to improve the stadium structure and the grounds surrounding the gardens are greatly appreciated. A special thanks to the Ball Park, Blow Brothers, the Department of Public Works, the Town Clerk’s office, the Town Manager, and the Town Council for their continuing support. Finally, the board wants to thank all of our gardeners for making the garden an integral part of the OOB Community.

38 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Annual Report - 2016-2017 The Veterans Memorial Park Committee is comprised of volunteers who share a common goal of beautifying and maintaining the 7-acre parcel in the center of Old Orchard Beach. The park proudly offers something for everyone from Basketball and Tennis Courts, a Dog Park for small and large dogs, a Petanque Court, Children’s Playground, Gazebo, beautiful gardens, and a grassy area for concert events as well as a Veterans Memorial. It has been a challenging but successful year once again for the Veterans Memorial Park. Here are some of our accomplishments: - New signs were installed-no smoking, no grilling. - Additional dog poop bag stations were installed at Heath Street and Staples Street. - New K9 signs were replaced - Interact children from Loranger Middle School and the High School planted over 1,000 daffodils along 1st Street. Make sure to take a ride by in the spring and check them out. Events Held - Luminary night which is an annual event held on the Sunday night before Memorial Day. Luminary bags are purchased and decorated to remember our veterans. They are placed along the walkways leading up to the Memorial which are lit at sunset. A bagpiper is playing while walking along the top area of the Memorial. It is a very moving evening which is worth attending. - Flag raising ceremony is held each evening at 6:00 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day including 9-11, POW/MIA Day, Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Day. If you have a relative or friend or know someone who they may want to honor, please contact Dennis Robillard at 468-0443 to set up an appropriate date. - OOB365 held a Scottish Festival in June which was a huge success and enjoyed by so many people. - The Art Show put on by the Chamber of Commerce was held in July. - The Recreation Department held a number of concerts in July and August, which are always enjoyed by all. - TGK Athletics held a 3 on 3 basketball tournament in July. - Ironman was held in August which certainly drew an enormous amount of people from all over the country which helped with local businesses downtown. - The basketball and tennis courts, playground, dog parks, Petanque court were enjoyed by all.

39 Goals Our biggest challenge and goal is to renovate and install monuments honoring the soldiers of each war. We will be moving the Memorial down as it is not handicap accessible. We will have lighted walkways, signs identifying each war with gardens to be conducive of that wars environment. We are looking for volunteers to join our committee. If you have fundraising skills, planting/gardening skills, social media or recreational ideas, we would love to have you join us. We meet monthly from September until June at the High School. Please contact Mary Beth Robillard at 468-6454 or email her at [email protected]. We are very grateful to the Town Council, Town Manager, Larry Mead, Assistant Town Manager, Louise Reid, Town Clerk, Kim McLaughlin, Department of Public Works, Melissa Hutchins, as well as all those who continue to support us. On behalf of the Veterans Memorial Park Committee, Mary Beth Robillard

40 Town of Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department Contact Info – Jason Webber, Recreation Director E‐mail: [email protected] Phone: (207) 934‐0860                                                                                                 Fax: (207) 934 ‐ 5260                               Website: OOBRec.com Annual Report July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 To the great community of Old Orchard Beach It is with great pride that I present to you, the 2017 Recreation Department Annual Report. Here at the Recreation Department we strive to enhance the quality of life in Old Orchard Beach by providing attractive, well-maintained areas and facilities for active and passive leisure pursuits. We offer affordable structured activities that are recreational, social, cultural, physical and creative for all age groups and we provide various social and health services. The Recreation Department provided positive experiences for hundreds of Old Orchard Beach residents from pre-school aged children through senior citizens. Nearly 200 activities and special events were offered just last year. As I reflect back on 2017, I’m reminded of the many remarkable people that make up the Recreation Department. I want to thank all the coaches and parent volunteers that have put in countless hours to our programs. Our personal staff are exceptional and dedicated. We could not do without them! Also I would like to thank the Town Manager Larry Mead, Recreation Committee, and the Town Council for their continuing support of the Recreation Department. Best regards Jason Webber Recreation Director

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42 Public Works Department Annual Report July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 The Public Works Department is responsible for protecting the public’s investment in the infrastructure that is necessary to support the operations of the Town. Our staff is responsible for streets, sidewalks, parking lots, sewer and storm drain lines (including catch basins & manholes), culverts, the beach, parks/green space, transfer station (leaves and brush only), solid waste, recycling with respect to the Silver Bullets at DPW and the Cardboard container at DPW, fleet and facility management, and outfalls. The following lists are projects & work completed by DPW: PAVING: Colby Ave Pavia Ave Valley Lane Old Orchard Street Portland Ave (Old Orchard St to Cascade Road and Portland Ave to Ross Road) SEWER: Pavia Ave 9th Street 24,775 feet of sewer and drain lines inspected. Many manhole covers and rings were placed throughout the year. DRAINAGE: Portland Ave Spring St Various Culvert cleaning 212 catch basins cleaned BEACHES: Ongoing sand replenishment and Dunegrass plants on dunes from Brown to the Scarborough town line. Beach Cleaning – Rake and loader Monday – Friday, two weeks prior to Memorial Day to two weeks after Labor Day; and Monday & Friday until Oct 31st. MEMORIAL PARK: Thank you to our new park employee David Stewart for all your hard work throughout the season to keep Memorial Park beautiful. Ongoing maintenance was done during the season which included weeding, mulching, planting, and mowing.

43 FACILITIES: Transfer Station: o Leaves and brush only on Wednesday 7:30am to 4:00pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 4pm. o April 1st thru July 31st. 6 days a week o Maintenance to meet our Operations and Maintenance Plan which included berming the area around the transfer station. Salt & Sand Facility: o Routine maintenance. o Added a 2” line for filling up sewer truck o Insulated the sign shop Other Projects: The Public Works Dept. assisted multiple other departments throughout the year which included helping the School Dept. with removing old playground equipment and prepping the area for the new playground install. Remodeled the Town Hall breakroom, worked hard and many hours during the two major snowstorms. EQUIPMENT: This past year the council has allowed the Department to purchase the following equipment & vehicles: splitting with Saco and Biddeford a new Tri-Community Camera Truck, Brine System, and Stainless Steel Truck Body for Truck 9, Ford F-550 Truck, and a new commercial Mower. We would like to thank the Public Works staff for their continued dedication and being such valuable employees. Day in and day out, the number one goal for our department is to provide exceptional customer service to our residents and businesses and you all have done an excellent job. No matter the task, you guys always find a way to get the job done. Thank you for a great year. This experienced team includes: Roger Stevens, Dennis Poisson, Louie Ladakakos, Steve Aiken, Tim Crowley, Marc Picard, Rick Reny, Dennis Nason, Andrew Chute, Dan Turgeon, Joe St. Hilaire, Mike Dente, and Dave Stewart Respectively Submitted, Joseph Cooper Director of Public Works Melissa Hutchins Admin. Operations Manager

44 Town of Old Orchard Beach FY17 Annual Report for the Wastewater Department The Town of Old Orchard Beach owns and operates multiple pump stations as well as a wastewater treatment facility that is licensed to discharge up to 3.5 million gallons a day. The license also requires that the facility remove a minimum of 85% of the solids and biological oxygen demand (BOD is defined as biological activity in the waste stream).  Flows typically double and loading (solids and BOD) can triple in the summer months. Staff is classified as either operators or mechanics. Both must deal with a myriad of mechanical and process issues. All are required to learn the basics of process control with operators having the responsibility of reporting lab results to the state and federal government. Testing routines require advanced knowledge of the biological and chemical process. The mechanics at the facility are required to have advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic applications. All staff is required to respond to rain events, power outages and process issues. Some of these responses demand quick decision making to avoid potential discharge violations and protect public health. Proper training, safety practices is important to keeping this department operating efficiently.     Within this reporting period the staff facilitated and participated in the construction of a new equipment storage building. The existing storage building had a partial roof collapse and was condemned shortly after. The new building will finally give staff a proper workshop and storage area. As part of the dewatering and process building improvements; the Town decided to add funds for odor mitigation. The project will start in October of 2017 and end in March of 2018. The new dewatering equipment is expected to save money on disposal costs and will be a much cleaner system for staff to operate. We certainly hope that the odor mitigation steps help the surrounding resident’s breather a little easier in the summer of 2018.    This year’s budget talks centered on retiring two pieces of aging equipment that both totaled of 50 years of service. A 2017 Ford F‐550 flatbed was approved that will serve the department as a multiple use vehicle. A compact loader was also approved. The new loader will be safer and more efficient for staff. Because the Town’s electricity contract expires in November of 2017 a contract extension was signed. The new electricity rate start in November of 2017 will reduce the kWh from 0.9035 to 0.53. This department is the largest user of electricity in Town and staff will continue to look replacing inefficient equipment. In October of 2016 a Town council work shop was held to discuss the needs at the wastewater facility and pump stations. The 2009 facility and 2007 pump station reports were referenced as part of this meeting. While many needs exist at this department staff will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner.   As Chair of the safety committee I want to thank the safety committee for their input. The committee has made great strides in consolidating training records and requirements. Since this department faces numerous biological, electrical and hydraulic hazards. Although the staff faces many challenges of an aging facility; the department makes adjustments to policy and procedure to insure a safe atmosphere.  

45 I would like to thank the administration and council for their cooperation. Recent authorized improvements go a long way in to making a safer and more efficient operation for staff. Continual improvements to the equipment and infrastructure will insure that this department has the tools to continue its service to the people of Old Orchard Beach. Operational totals for FY17 Treated wastewater discharged – 486 million gallons; Bio solids produced – 1268 tons Polymer used in the dewatering process – 7307 pounds Hypo chlorite used in the disinfection process – 14261 gallons Solids removed – 96.3 percent BOD removed – 95.5 percent Total precipitation – 49.15 inches Number of call outs through SCADA ‐ 50 Respectively submitted by Christopher White BALLPARK & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Jerome Plante, Chairman Fiscal Year – 2016-2017 “Where Baseball Meets the Beach” Responsibilities: The Ballpark Commission, as a Town’s entity, is made up of seven Members and two Alternate Members with the duty of operating and maintaining the Stadium and the facilities. Any Citizen wishing to serve with us needs only to apply at the Town Clerk’s Office. Good Neighbors: We work very well with the Old Orchard Beach RSU23 School Department, Community Gardens, the Recreation Department, Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue, and residential Neighbors. Events: Aside of the varied baseball games (140 plus), we welcomed other activities at the Ballpark including the Annual Blues and Jazz Festival; High School Wrestling Tournament; The National Veteran Amputee Softball Team; The Farmer’s Market; Parkinson’s Bike Ride (a record breaker); Concerts in the Park; Dog Trials; and a BBQ Contest Event. Should you have a novel event please contact the Ballpark Commission. Gratitude: As I approach my sixty-fifth year of intermittent public service at a local, state and federal level I want to thank this community for the outstanding support and opportunities that were tendered to me so that I could “give back.” Thanks to the Ballpark Commission members and to the Guy Fontaine, Ballpark General Manager.

46 Harmon Museum Annual Report 2016 – 2017 The Old Orchard Beach Historical Society welcomed 709 visitors this summer, the highest number since 2011. We are pleased to see that 113 were from Old Orchard Beach and Ocean Park; 99 were from various parts of Maine. A total of twenty-eight states, three Canadian Provinces (New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec), along with China, England, Saipan (U.S. Military Police) and Turkey were represented. The Museum opened June 27th and closed September 2nd. Hours of operation were 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Among our visitors were descendants important to Old Orchard Beach history. These included Kate Snow’s two great-great-grand-daughters from IL and CT. Also visiting from Arizona were family members of old-time Old Orchard Beach Aviator Harry Jones, who were very appreciative of the care and preservation of their grandfather’s history. Our new display and photo gallery featured the “Big Bands” and Singers who preformed at the Pier and Palace Ballrooms from 1926 to1964. Also featured were concerts at the Ballpark preformed from 1984 to1997. Our six foot outdoor photo cutouts of five musicians who came to OOB and the 3 foot by 24 foot banner (courtesy of Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution) placed outside on our lawn brought attention to the museum. Mrs. Rita June Fitzgibbon Potvin was the recipient of the “Oldest Native Born Citizen Cane”. The” Medal of Honor” awarded to William Hayes Googins for his service in Co. A. 27th Maine Volunteers during the Civil War was donated by his great grandson, Mr. Bruce Libby and family. It was added to the extensive collection of the Googins family history donated by Miss Ann Googins. The Googins family was one of the founding families of Old Orchard.

47 A substantial collection of Old Orchard Beach history and memorabilia was donated by the Ben Emery family. All accessions received during the year were cataloged by Janet Hamilton and Faith Litwin. Requests for research were answered by Daniel Blaney and Janet Hamilton. The 1975 forced hot air furnace was replaced with a more efficient Thermo Pride Furnace. Also one side of the building was scraped and painted. This year Charles Davis retired from the Board of Trustees. We thank him for his twenty-five plus years of service! Joseph Reardon was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. Our sincere thanks to Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution for their donations. Special thanks to Bud and Judy Hurst who donated 150 passes to Aquaboggan Water Park, which quickly sold in our gift shop. Our staff of volunteers logged in a total of 2,068 hours during the year. Our volunteers are: Barbara Delage, Web Page manager; Janet Hamilton, Database Manager and Archivist; Faith Litwin, Database and Archivist; Jaynie Flaherty and Audra Higgins both managed our Facebook page. Docents this year were: Anu Ahmed, Richard Anderson, Tom Hanafin, Arlene Hanson, Linda Ring and Stanley Quinlan. Volunteers also working projects: Daniel Blaney, Elizabeth Curry, Arthur Guerin, and Arthur Prentiss. Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Officers: Harmon Museum Trustees: President: Arthur Guerin Daniel Blaney Vice Pres: Daniel Blaney Stanley Quinlan Treasurer: Stanley Quinlan Joseph Reardon Asst. Treasurer: Pamela Trempe Secretary: Arlene Bellevue Hanson Respectfully submitted, Jeanne Guerin - Curator, Harmon Museum/Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Libby Memorial Library Old Orchard Beach Free Public Library Association Annual Report and Statistics – 2016/2017 The purpose and function of the Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library is to provide services and materials in all formats that will promote life-long personal enrichment for all citizens of this community—Libby Memorial Library Mission Statement. Libby Memorial Library is looking forward to joining the Maine Infonet Library System in December 2017 to better serve the needs of the Old Orchard Beach/Ocean Park Communities. In preparation for the system changeover, we have spent much of FY17 in collection work and records streamlining. For those of you who have visited us lately, you will have noticed that we are also in the process of changing patron cards to the new 14 digit barcode format (with three choices of cards available!)

48 Once we have joined the Minerva/MILS consortium, patrons will find that they have access to more than 6 million items through MaineCat, rather than just our 36,000. Patrons will be able to place direct holds on this material and delivery will be much faster. We’re very excited about this project and hope that everyone will stop into the Library to take advantage of the speed and access of the new system! STATISTICS The total number of patron visits for the year was 40,411, which is a 7% increase from last year. The total number of active patrons (with Library cards) was 6,235, also up from last year. The total number of items in the collection was 36,882 with 2,172 new items added through purchase or donation. The Library provided just over $1M worth of materials and services to the patrons and visitors of Old Orchard Beach (Maine State Library value use calculator) from 07/01/2016- 06/30/2017. For the $279,000 that was provided through taxpayer dollars to the Library in FY17, the Library provided $1,032,149.00 worth of materials and services back to the Community. The materials and services offered in FY17 included the following: Print Books: Adult Fiction/Non-Fiction, Children’s Fiction/Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fiction/Non-Fiction, Large Print Fiction/Non-Fiction, Inter-Library Loan, State Large Print, Reference, paperback ‘swap books’ for visitors without library cards and the Special Collection of OOB Historical Archives. Audiobooks on CD for Adult and Children/Children’s listening center Music CDs for Adults and Children 5,000+ Movies/TV Series/Non-Fiction/Foreign Language selections on DVD for Adults and Children Games, puzzles and sports equipment for checkout Periodicals, for Adults and Children, including both magazines (currently 66 titles) and newspapers (local) Free access to the Bibliotheca Cloud Library for both downloadable e-books and audiobooks Free access to WiFi and hardwired computers for patron and visitor use along with Print, Copy, Scan and Fax capabilities. Four pre-loaded Kindle e-readers; one for the visually impaired, two for general circulation and one for in-library use in the children’s room. 3 full-size iPads and 1 mini iPad pre-loaded with a large variety of educational apps for inlibrary use in the children’s room. A variety of ‘tech toys’ to help children learn about circuitry, robotics, micro-robotics, coding and programming, supporting the STE(A)M education initiative 75 books/month outreach service to Ocean Pines/Pinewood Year-round Adult stress-free zone with adult coloring books, crosswords and other puzzle books as well as year-round jigsaw puzzling Portland Museum of Art and Southworth Planetarium free passes

49 Library website with free access and links to a large number of databases, including job search sites and Marvel which includes databases such as Ancestry.com, Britannica on-line, Health Source and AHFS Consumer Medication Information, Hobbies and Crafts Resource Center, Novelist, etc. Also on our website, OOB Historical Archives tab with items being added regularly Free access to the Mango Languages database Free access to the Cypress Resume Creator Free access to Tumblebooks for Children and ABC Mouse for Children Free individualized computer instruction/mobile device instruction/periodic technology open houses Medicare Open Enrollment host site Two annual fine-free periods to benefit the Community Food Pantry and the Community Animal Watch Children’s programs and events, Weekly: Finger Frolics, Crafty Readers, Tuesday Teen Lounge, Thursday Afternoon Lego Club, Monthly: STEAM-powered Saturdays, Special Programs FY17: Children’s Halloween Party, Spy Night, Candy Making, New Year’s Celebration featuring Wayne from Maine, Coast Encounters, Save Your Brain, Pinwheel Garden w/musical performers The Pattersons Summer Reading Program with daily activities coordinated with the Summer Free Lunch program, this summer’s theme ‘Build a Better Community’ using the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math framework. Free year-round Family Movie Series with movies being shown in the Community Room every 1st and 3rd Friday at 5:30 pm (w/ free popcorn too!!) Adult programs and events, Monthly: Book Club, Portrait art sessions, Medicare Minute, Coupon Club. Special Programs FY17: various Author Talks including OOB/Saco local author series, Sun Safety/Screening, 3-part Organization/Simplification series, 4-part Homeschooling Workshop, Active Parenting Series, Worldwide Celebration of the Moon, Maritime Mysteries, 10 Keys to Longevity, Wolf Education, Holiday Open House Week, cultural classes on Scottish Genealogy and the Mid-Coast Maine Archeological Scottish Homestead Project, in conjunction with the OOB Scottish Festival in June. Respectfully Submitted, Lee M. Koenigs, Library Director Summer Reading Program

50 The 2016-2017 year was a watershed year for our school district having fully eliminated any negative fund balance remaining from dissolving from the RSU with Saco in 2014. We are very proud of the fact we were able to continuously provide our students with a high quality education while erasing the deficit in the 2016-2017 fiscal year. We entered the year with a 377,659.00 remaining negative fund balance. The district leadership through strategic staffing and spending was able to erase this deficit by June 30, 2017. This was a monumental challenge but we succeeded in reaching our goal of entering the 2017-2018 fiscal year debt free, and in excellent financial shape. We also had other fiscal successes during the 2016-2017 school year. The percentage of salaries and benefits as a part of our total budget fell 8%, allowing us to use funding directly on teaching and learning experiences for our staff and students. We were able to finally budget for badly needed playground equipment at Jameson and Loranger schools. We also made the fiscally sound decision to part ways with our very old and expensive buses and vans, and entered into a lease agreement for newer vehicles. This resulted in a significant cost savings and allowed us the ability to accurately budget properly for maintenance costs, while providing much safer and reliable transportation for our students. In terms of future planning and the upgrading of our facilities, we applied for state funding to build new schools in our community. As many people know the Jameson and Loranger schools are in need of significant renovations or the construction of a new Pre-K-8 school. We will hear from the state in the spring of 2018 and depending on that decision the community may have to consider the cost of local funding for school construction. There are several options the community will be able to consider. The process will be transparent and thorough, and will give the community an opportunity to decide how to proceed with what we want the future of education in Old Orchard Beach to look like, and what we value in terms of attracting younger families with school aged children to the area. In closing I would like to thank the RSU 23 School Board for their dedication to high quality education for our students and fiscal responsibility, Town Manager Larry Mead and the Old Orchard Beach Town Council for their support, partnership, and feedback. I also want to thank OOB town office employees, the OOB Police and Fire Department for their continued support and responsiveness, OOB public works for their tremendous efforts to keep our roads safe, and local business owners who continuously come forward to support our students and schools in every way, and finally I would especially like to thank the taxpayers who support our schools. This is a close community dedicated to helping each other and I have the opportunity to witness this kindness and cooperation every day. We are very proud of what we have accomplished in our school district in the past two years and we promise that we will relentlessly pursue continuous improvement educationally and fiscally on behalf of our community of stakeholders. Respectfully, John Suttie, RSU 23 Superintendent