Town of Buxton
Minutes for April 25, 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: Peter Burns, Olive Collomy and Keith Emery.
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2007. Approved 4-0-1.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Greg Heffernan discuss Transfer Station issues
5:30 p.m.—Mary Gammage discuss Hannaford building project
6:00 p.m. – Brent Hill discuss Old Town Hall’s future
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Email from Stacy Benjamin, Maine State Planning Office – Re: Comprehensive Plan Review Criteria Rule
· Email from Joyce Kelley, York County Emergency Management Agency – Re: Homeowners with storm damage should call EMA to inform them of extent of damage
· Email from Joyce Kelley, York County Emergency Management Agency – Re: York County – Grant Development Workshop
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Harmon reported that she and Tom Kennie attended a FEMA Workshop on 4/25/07. There is federal money available for road repairs, but the Towns must have documentation and submit an application that can take up to 18 months for approval. The Towns have to pay 25% of any grant that is approved and 75% comes from federal money.
Selectman Collomy reported that the Public Works Department is working on Henry Hill Road to repair the damage that was done during the storm. The road should be open today – 4/26/07.
Selectman Harmon stated that the Selectmen met with the Budget Committee on Tuesday night, 4/24/07 to conclude the Budget process and vote on the Warrant Articles.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
None
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.060704021 – An order to approve an Abatement for tax year 2006 in the amount of $20.48 for Real Estate Taxes for [Map 3, Lot 77]. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
None
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.060704019 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #43-07. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060704020 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#43-07. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. M.S.A.D #6 School Budget
12. Other Business.
None
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Peter Burns reported that he misspoke during the Budget Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 24 regarding the process with the Budget Committee. He wanted the Selectmen to know that the Committee did not argue, they had very in-depth discussions regarding the various budgets that were put before them.
Peter Burns also questioned how the Old Town Hall issue was going to be put on the Warrant for Town Meeting. He was informed that it was not by petition.
Another resident asked if the Selectmen were going to give the voters an alternative to the question on the Warrant requesting bonding for the 1.8 million for the new Town Garage. The Selectmen are not going to have any alternatives as they are bound by legal requirements on how to present the question.
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:28 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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