November Selectman Highlights

November 18, 2009 Selectmen Meeting Highlights
Planning board report (Paula) and discussion on wind farm coming to Planning Board. Should be do a new ordinance, incorp in the LUO, do a moratorium or get more information – get more information. Asked CEO for his thoughts and he suggested a standalone ordinance as reported in the planning board minutes

CEO Report – discussion on fencing and Gates hearing. It appears that subject owns a construction business and parks his dump truck and small tractor in his yard. Is this a business? Also building permit to Frank on Mill Lane up for discussion as it has expired. Planning board to consider these things.

ACO discussion on Mr. Walsh resigning, Pelkey is interested; she is doing three or four other neighboring towns. Wait until Mr. Walsh resigns.

Question about fire budget from Eddington, no information yet.

Long discussion on SAD63 its expenses, operations, land deals and joint eeting with Eddington Select board next week. Rusty Gagnon provided information to the board – good discussion. Also the 2009 Maine Piglet Book on government waste in Maine

Discussion on selectman and school board positions, papers will be out in December 20back by January 29th with 25 registered voters of the town required to sign.

Discussions on abatements – while the town overtaxed and make mistake we cannot under law provide a refund.

Legal reports that we cannot waive interest to Carle monies owed.

Ed reported on Chick Hill Road condition.

Paula asked where the funds from the Bradley lease/rent go and if the voters of the leglistiative body had approved the board to enter into this agreement. Will be sent out for review.

Will close eve of Thanksgiving and Christmas at 2pm.

Plowing and sanding contract signed. $38,964 for year 09-10

Discussion on properties to be foreclosed on 12/10/09 for failure to pay taxes in 2007. There are fifteen on the list provided.

November 16, 2009 Selectman Meeting Highlights
This was a budget meeting to start work on the 2009-2010 budget and material for spring 2010 meeting. See budget report separate.

October 21, 2009 Selectman Meeting Highlights
• Public Hearing on General Assistance – update of policy
• Mowing contract awarded for $4,600 per year, 3 year contract
• Phyllis Carle asked the selectman to waive the interest on the amount owed the town from the legal proceedings and clean up. Voted to waive interest as long as payments were being made.
• N. Hatch reported on the Route 180 cemetery, new addition and layout. $2,040 to have survey and pins for each plot installed.
• Report on the building permit issue at Parks Pond, permit had been issued.
• Discussion of various abatements from mistakes made by assessor. However it appears that under Maine law we cannot refund or abate the mistake.
• Report on Hopkins Pond road signs missing (Route 180).
• Approved Snowmobile Club using the meeting room for the winter.
• Approved girl scouts to have a bake sale during Election Day.
• Discussion on creating and ¼ newsletter that would pay for itself through ads.
• Grading of roads completed, suggested that we may want to consider doing it three times a year.
• Sand bid awarded was $580 more than what was budgeted.
• Special thanks to Jay Perry for flag work on poles.
• Discussion on trash issues. Trash must be contained so no animals or birds or elements can spread contents on ground. No bags over 40 pounds. Trash not to be in road way or interfere with plowing.
• ACO and CEO report
• Discussion on purchasing water and water cooler for town office since the water from the well is not ok to drink. Approved to come from building account.