Town of Buxton
Minutes for June 6, 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: Olive Collomy, Phil Thompson, Dave Harmon and Peter Burns
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes May 30, 2007. Approved 4-0-1.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – Felicia Ham, driveway issue
6:00 p.m. – Greg Heffernan, discuss Transfer Station position
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Email from Greg Nadeau, Deputy Commissioner Policy, Planning and Communications, State of Maine – Re: $113 Million Transportation Bond issue being considered by the voters on Tuesday, June 12th
· Letter from Patrick a. Bonsant, Manager – Saco River Community Television – Re: Activity at Saco River Community Television
· Email from Geoff Herman, Maine Municipal Association – Re: Synopsis of School Consolidation Plan
· Letter from Lauren V. Stewart, Director, Maine Bureau of Highway Safety – Re: Police Department received a grant of $3,776 for OUI enforcement
· Letter from Edward MacDonald, Loss Control Manager, Maine Municipal Association – Re: Fire Department received a grant for $1,633.33 for the purchase of a Stair Chair
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Harmon stated that a very good Meet the Candidates night sponsored by the West Buxton Public Library was held last Thursday night. There were many good questions and audience participation.
Selectman Harmon also stated that the Board had received a memorandum from the Code Enforcement Office which requested the Board of Selectmen to have the Comprehensive Plan Committee reconvene to gain approval from the State of Buxton’s Comp Plan. The Board will discuss this issue as it will be hard to re-activate the Comprehensive Plan Committee as many of the members that served prior do not want to be re-appointed.
Selectman Harmon also stated that the Board had received a memo from Fred Farnham regarding the lawn space between the back parking lot and the tree line. The company that is mowing the lawn is not mowing the back lawn area. It is Fred’s suggestion that the area be rototilled and wild flowers planted.
Selectman Emery reported that he attended the York County Budget Meeting which was held on May 30. The budget is over drawn by 1.2 million dollars and the County has to cut approximately $487,000 from the budget. The cuts will probably be made with the layoff of employees. The Town of Buxton will be assessed an additional $5,000 for the next fiscal year.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
Selectman Harmon noted that on June 13 the Department of Transportation will be filming a safety film on Waterman Road.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.060706003 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption for a Veteran
[Map 2, Lot 5]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060706004 – An order to rescind E.O.060705006 which was approved May 2, 2007. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060706005 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for James A. Graves. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
None
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.060706001 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #49-07. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060706002-- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#49-07. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Board Meeting Monday, June 11, 2007
Voting – Tuesday, June 12 – 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Town Meeting, June 16, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
12. Other Business.
None
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Peter Burns questioned the amount of the increase the Town will be paying towards the County Budget next year. The increase is $28,000 - $29,000. Peter Burns also noted a few articles in the Warrant that the Budget Committee voted differently than the Selectmen. Mr. Burns also noted another item (Article 35) that was incorrectly reported in the Warrant of how the Budget Committee voted. The Budget Committee voted “0” Yes and “9” No on this Article.
A Keep The Heat on Committee member reported that $14,741.04 was spent for heat for elderly folks who qualified for the Heat Program. The Keep The Heat On program is out of funds and is accepting donations and will be doing fund raising this summer. A thank you was extended to all who have donated their returnable bottles and cans.
Every one was reminded to vote next Tuesday, June 12. The poles open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Voting will be for the elected Town Officials, $15,000 for a Town Planner, $150,000 for the repairs to the Old Town Hall and 1.8 million dollars for building a new Town Garage.
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:29 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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