Town of Buxton
Minutes for April 11, 2007 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Daniel T. Collomy, Carol B. Sanborn, Robert C. Libby, Jean C. Harmon and Clifford L. Emery
Others Present: Dennis Santolucito, Peter Burns and Olive Collomy
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2007. Approved 4-0-1.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes for April 4, 2007. Approved 3-0-2.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – R. H. Smith & Company – discuss audit
6:00 p.m. – Chief Graves – discuss replacement of ladder truck
6:45 p.m. – Elvira Ridlon – discuss private road easement ordinance
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Notice from Maine Department of Transportation – Re: Public Meeting on 20-Year Planning process, April 23, 2007 at Dorothy Stevens Community Center in W. Kennebunk
· Letter from Brian Keezer, Maine Department of Transportation – Re: Proposed Saco Island Redevelopment Project Meeting to be held April 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Saco City Hall
· Memorandum from Kate Dufour, MMA – Re: Feedback on LD 1790 Excise Tax Proposal
· Letter from Patrick Bonsant, Station Manager, Saco River Community Television – Re: Monthly update of activities at the Station
· Memorandum from John J. Sylvester, Chair, Eleven Town Meeting – Re: Next Meeting of Group on Monday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Harmon stated that the budgets are complete and are being released to the Budget Committee.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
Selectman Harmon stated that there will be a site walk at 9:a.m. Saturday morning at the proposed subdivision in Hollis across from Pleasant Point Park.
Selectman Harmon noted that there is a special School Board Meeting being held on the new elementary school. The State has approved the plans for the proposed school. There will be a public hearing coming up and a referendum vote will be held on May 22, 2007.
Selectman Sanborn stated that the Fire Department is looking to replace the ladder truck with a used vehicle in the $65,000 range. The Chief has found a promising vehicle in Indiana. There will be a Special Town Meeting held to approve the purchase.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.060704006 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption for a Veteran [Map 6, Lot 57]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704007 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption for a Veteran [Map 1, Lot 160C]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704008 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption for a Veteran [Map 11, Lot 39]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704009 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption for a Veteran [Map 1, Lot 101B]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704010 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption for a Veteran [Map 3, Lot 84B]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704011 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for John Myers. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704012 – An order to approve John Myer’s attendance to a Records Management workshop. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.060704013 – An order to approve the Winter Maintenance Policy for Private Roads dated 4/11/07. Approved 5-0.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.060704004 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #41-07. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704005 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#41-07. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Eleven Town Meeting Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
12. Other Business.
Selectman Harmon stated that letters of redemption have been sent out to several property owners. The date of redemption is May 21, 2007.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Dennis Santolucito discussed the Zoning Ordinance that the Planning Board utilizes to make decisions regarding building, etc. He stated that there are sections that are inconsistent and thus are more favorable to similar businesses. He suggested that an outside consulting firm review the Zoning Ordinance. He also stated that Monday’s Meeting did not show Buxton in a favorable light as some individuals listed on the agenda were told that they would not be heard at the Meeting and would have to return. Some individuals had waited for 2 ½ hours. The Meeting was lengthy due to an unscheduled Executive Session.
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:34 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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