Town of Buxton
Minutes for June 27, 2007 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Clifford L. Emery, Robert C. Libby, Daniel T. Collomy and Linda W. Pulsoni.
Others Present: Olive Collomy, Jack Hanna and Roxanne Eflin
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 June 20, 2007. Approved 5-0.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Chief Thomas -- discuss barking dog ordinance and $4,900 will be coming back for GM for a Police Cruiser that caught fire
5:05 p.m. – Chief Graves -- discuss Newsletter and invitation honoring Home Town Heroes
5:10 p.m. – Fred Farnham – discuss well issue at Weymouth Park
5:30 p.m. -- Dennis Santolucito – discuss School Board position
5:45 p.m. – Shawn Cram – server update
6:00 p.m. – Greg Heffernan – introduce a part time employee
6:10 p.m. – Anne Robishaw & David Bruce – discuss water drainage issue
6:30 p.m. – Roxanne Eflin – appointment to So. Maine Regional Planning Commission
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Letter from Lauren V. Stewart, Director, Dept. of Public Safety to Chief Thomas – Re: Second speed enforcement grant in the amount of $3,648
· Email from Daniel J. Rose, Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon – Re: Update on new laws affecting employers
· Letter from Robert W. Moosmann, Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, Dept. of Transportation – Re: Roadside spraying
· Email from Geoff Herman, Maine Municipal Assoc. – Re: Legislative issues
· Letter from Benjamin W. Foster, DOT Project Manager for Flaggy Meadow Bridge rebuild – Re: Use of Osborne Road during bridge construction
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Libby reported that the updating of the tax records will be finished this week.
Selectman Collomy reported that he will be working with Larry Emery installing new guard rails at Boney Eagle Park.
Selectman Emery reported that he will be preparing a bid package for the demolition of the Old Town Hall over the next week.
Selectman Harmon reported that the Selectmen had a Workshop last Monday night and many issues were handled.
The Summer Library Program at the Frank Jewett School starts next Tuesday.
There are three jobs open at the Town. They are: a full time Transfer Station Worker (applications close at 4:00 p.m. June 29), a part time Animal Control Officer (applications close at 4:00 p.m. July 8), a part time Assistant to the Fire Chief (applications close at 4:00 p.m. July 10)
The Town will soon be going out to bid on the site clearing for the new Town Garage.
The Town will be going out to bid for the demolition of the Old Town Hall very soon.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
There will be no curbside trash pick up on Wednesday, July 4th. Wednesday pick-up day will be Friday, July 6.
There is an open position on the M.S.A.D #6 School Board representing Buxton. If you are interested, please call the Town Office
Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, July 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Transfer Station. No industrial or commercial waste will be accepted.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.060706024 – An order to approve 40 hours of vacation time for Dianne Senechal. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060706025 – An order to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Buxton and the Buxton Police Association/Maine Association of Police for the Dispatchers and Police Officers for the term of July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.060706026 – An order to accept the Bank Anticipation Note presented by Keybank for $740,000 at a rate of 3.74. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060706027 – An order to appoint Roxanne Eflin to the position of So. Maine Regional Planning Commission. Approved 5-0.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.060706022 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #52-07. Approved 5-0.
E.O.060706023-- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#52-07. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. (there will be no Meeting on
July 4th)
12. Other Business.
The Town Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th
13. Public Comments and Questions.
None
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:26 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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