1999 Survey - General Character of Frye Island

1. How important are the following factors to you as a resident (fulltime or summer/weekend/vacation) of the Town of Frye Island?

Frequency Distribution for Attractiveness of Town	Count	Percent
Very Important	98	46.9
Important	97	46.4
Not Important	9	4.3
No Answer	5	2.4
Total	209	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Close to Family/Friends	Count	Percent
Very Important	49	24.0
Important	66	32.4
Not Important	82	40.2
No Answer	7	3.4
Total	204	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Natural Environment	Count	Percent
Very Important	164	78.8
Important	40	19.2
Not Important	3	1.4
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	208	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Outdoor Recreational	Count	Percent
Very Important	110	53.7
Important	72	35.1
Not Important	20	9.8
No Answer	3	1.5
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Housing Costs	Count	Percent
Very Important	47	22.9
Important	100	48.8
Not Important	51	24.9
No Answer	7	3.4
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Close to Portland	Count	Percent
Very Important	15	7.2
Important	63	30.4
Not Important	123	59.4
No Answer	6	2.9
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Services/Facilities	Count	Percent
Very Important	70	33.7
Important	120	57.7
Not Important	14	6.7
No Answer	4	1.9
Total	208	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Tax Level	Count	Percent
Very Important	160	76.9
Important	45	21.6
Not Important	0	0.0
No Answer	3	1.4
Total	208	100.0

Frequency Distribution for NE Character	Count	Percent
Very Important	68	33.3
Important	88	43.1
Not Important	44	44.2
No Answer	4	2.0
Total	204	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Rural Character	Count	Percent
Very Important	100	48.5
Important	89	43.2
Not Important	12	5.8
No Answer	5	2.4
Total	206	100.0

2. Of the reasons listed above, please note the two most important reasons for living in Frye Island:

Frequency Distribution for First Important Reason	Count	Percent
Natural Environment	90	50.3
Outdoor Recreation	28	15.6
Attractiveness of Town	16	8.9
Being Close to Family/Friends	14	7.8
Rural Character	13	7.3
Tax Level	7	3.9
Housing Costs	5	2.8
NE Character	2	1.1
Ferry Service	2	1.1
Town Services/Facilities	2	1.1
Road Conditions	1	0.6
Ferry Service	1	0.6
Total	179	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Second Important Reason	Count	Percent
Outdoor Recreation	50	29.9
Rural Character	36	21.6
Natural Environment	29	17.4
Tax Level	11	6.6
Town Services/Facilities	9	5.4
Ferry Service	8	4.8
Attractiveness of Town	8	4.8
NE Character	6	3.6
Housing Costs	4	2.4
Being Close to Family/Friends	3	1.8
Close to Portland	2	1.2
Traffic	1	0.6
Total	167	100.0

3. What of the following qualities best define the rural character of Frye Island and, therefore, should be preserved, if possible as development occurs? (Top 3 qualities from a list of 12)

Note: "Town Meetings" was listed on the survey questionnaire but,
for unknown reasons, does not appear in tabulated survey data.

4. Growth can affect a community in both positive and negative ways. What affect has growth in Frye Island had on the following?

Frequency Distribution for Quality of Town Services	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	114	55.6
No Impact	61	29.8
Negative Impact	14	6.8
No Answer	16	7.8
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Quality of Lake	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	34	16.6
No Impact	92	44.9
Negative Impact	64	31.2
No Answer	15	7.3
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Quality of Town Facilities	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	95	46.3
No Impact	76	37.1
Negative Impact	13	6.3
No Answer	21	10.2
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Access to Town Officials	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	59	28.8
No Impact	113	55.1
Negative Impact	10	4.9
No Answer	23	11.2
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Attractiveness of Town	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	111	54.4
No Impact	62	30.4
Negative Impact	13	6.4
No Answer	18	8.8
Total	204	100.06.4

Frequency Distribution for Police Protection	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	95	46.3
No Impact	68	33.2
Negative Impact	25	12.2
No Answer	17	8.3
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Fire Protection	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	166	81.0
No Impact	25	12.2
Negative Impact	2	1.0
No Answer	12	5.9
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Rescue Service Availability	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	118	57.6
No Impact	68	33.2
Negative Impact	1	0.5
No Answer	18	8.8
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Access to Medical Facilities	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	67	32.8
No Impact	111	54.4
Negative Impact	3	1.5
No Answer	23	11.3
Total	204	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Recreational Activities	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	55	27.1
No Impact	112	55.2
Negative Impact	13	6.4
No Answer	23	11.3
Total	203	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Property Taxes	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	27	13.3
No Impact	102	50.2
Negative Impact	60	29.6
No Answer	14	6.9
Total	203	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Affordability of Housing	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	16	8.1
No Impact	111	56.3
Negative Impact	50	25.4
No Answer	20	10.2
Total	197	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Crime Level	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	24	11.7
No Impact	77	37.6
Negative Impact	86	42.0
No Answer	18	8.8
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Community Spirit	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	109	53.4
No Impact	56	27.5
Negative Impact	15	7.4
No Answer	24	11.8
Total	204	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Drinking Water Quality	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	50	24.5
No Impact	115	56.4
Negative Impact	15	7.4
No Answer	24	11.8
Total	204	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Department of Public Works	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	77	37.7
No Impact	84	41.2
Negative Impact	20	9.8
No Answer	23	11.3
Total	204	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Ferry Service	Count	Percent
Positive Impact	69	34.2
No Impact	80	39.6
Negative Impact	41	20.3
No Answer	12	5.9
Total	202	100.0

Comments	Count	Percent
Growth has impacted roads. DPW can't keep up with needs.	4	14.8
Ferry schedule does not change despite heavy use @ different time periods.	3	11.1
Recent development has brought improvements. However, we should not overdo development to the point of increasing negative impacts (traffic problems, noise, vandalism)...	3	11.1
Growth has had a positive impact on the Island	2	7.4
I am concerned about lake quality and rise in property taxes	2	7.7
New to Island, can't judge impact	2	7.4
Bigger is not better. More can be less	1	3.7
Continue to note names & address of all persons arriving on Island.	1	3.7
Did not approve of raising non-Frye Islander ferry tickets to	1	3.7
Ferry service is wonderful; the crew does a great job when it's crowded	1	3.7
Golf course is a white elephant. Raise rates not giving a subsidy.	1	3.7
I only spend two weeks a year on the island. The rest of time is renters.	1	3.7
Limit new building with two lot minimum	1	3.7
Tax rate for service as compared to others is excessive	1	3.7
This question seems premature after just 1 year. We are still in transition. Thus our answers are estimates.	1	3.7
Two items which are not listed as most important Golf & Beach conditions	1	3.7
Your questions are obtuse. The choice of answers doesn't fit the questions really well at all.	1	3.7
Total	27	100.0

5. Of the impacts listed above, which are you most concerned about as new development occurs in Frye Island and why?

Frequency Distribution for Biggest Concern	Count	Percent
Property Taxes	41	24.6
Crime level - more people; more parties, more noise, vandalism, traffic, etc...	32	19.2
Quality of Lake - water oriented recreation is what Frye Island is all about.	24	14.4
Ferry services - cost & the ability to handle the amount of cars. Ferry lines are getting longer. What are plans for replacement of aging ferries or an additional ferry?	15	9.0
Quality of Town Services - new development can stretch Town Services	9	5.4
Attractiveness of town because uncontrolled development could lead to overcrowding, increase in traffic congestion, increased crime.	9	5.4
Police protect - new development means additional people and some are bent on causing trouble to liven up a quiet town.	8	4.8
Fire protection & medical rescue services	5	3.0
We would like to see the development remain minimal that would keep the quality of life on the island as is. Keep privacy, rural, quiet natural environment of the island.	5	3.0
Drinking water quality & quantity; concerned about water supply problems (e.g. no water because too many people using it or due to line breaks)	3	1.8
Keeping the small town flavor. Not being over developed and commercial dependent. We can go off island for that.	3	1.8
Don't want island over run with trophy houses.	3	1.8
Need a two-lot minimum. Need better building site supervision, should require town approval to remove trees and approve lot design	2	1.2
All of them & the why is self explanatory	2	1.2
Friday night we always run out of FINS at the ferry landing.	1	0.6
Lack of enforced building codes & standards can negatively impact attractiveness of the Island	1	0.6
More permanent water line winterization of system for possible 12 month usage	1	0.6
No concern as long as appointed officials are in control	1	0.6
Town services; not enough available funds due to $ spent on Standish School Dist; too much as a % of total.	1	0.6
Total	166	100.0

	Count	Percent
Plentiful Forest Areas	140	68.0
Crime-Free Atmosphere	123	59.7
Plenty of Open Space	92	44.9
Commercial Uses concentrated In town area	67	32.5
Friendliness	63	30.6
Little Traffic Congestion	57	27.7
Sense of Town Identity	32	15.5
Knowing contact person, if have problem with town services	23	11.2
Knowing your town officials	17	8.3
Knowing your neighbors	15	7.3
Central Gathering Areas	14	6.8

Frequency Distribution for Four Most Important	Count	Percent
Quality of Lake	56	33.1
Quality of Town Services	21	12.4
Ferry Services	17	10.1
Property Taxes	14	8.3
Police Protection	14	8.3
Fire Protection	12	7.1
Attractiveness of Town	11	6.5
Rescue Service Availability	6	3.6
Recreational Activities	4	2.4
Crime Level	4	2.4
Drinking Water Quality	3	1.8
Quantity of Town Services	3	1.8
Quality of Town Facilities	2	1.2
Access to Town Officials	1	0.6
Access to Medical Facilities	1	0.6
Total	169	100.0

A. General Character of Frye Island