Town of Buxton
Minutes for July 11, 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, Dennis Santolucito and Dave Harmon
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes June 27, 2007. Approved 5-0.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Anne Robishaw – discuss several pending issues including Carry Forwards and vacations
5:30 p.m. – Doris McConihe – discuss road issue and barking dog ordinance
6:00 p.m. – Brent Hill – Old Town Hall
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Letter from Patrick A. Bonsant, Station Manager – Saco River Community Television – Re: Update on Community Activities at the station
· Email from Theresa Chavarie, Maine Municipal Association – Re: Nominations being accepted for the Ethel Kelley Memorial Award
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Libby stated that the Selectmen have finished factoring all the property cards in the Town.
Selectman Collomy has been working with Deluca & Hoffman to make sure the bids for the clearing of the property and the drilling of the well for the Town Garage are moving forward. The ads requesting bids will appear in the 7/12/07 issue of the Portland Press Herald.
Selectman Harmon reported that the Board of Selectmen held an Emergency Selectmen’s Meeting on June 28 to follow the correct steps for the Bond Anticipation Note.
This morning, June 11, WPOR was broadcasting from the Bar Mills Fire Station honoring the Town’s Fire and Police Department personnel.
Hazardous Waste Day which was held on July 7 was very successful. The entire $10,000 budget was spent (50% of expenditure will be returned from the State).
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
The Town is accepting bids for the demolition of the Old Town Hall at 936 Long Plains Road. Bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. July 17.
The Historical Society will be salvaging the door foyers on the Old Town Hall and a display case.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.070807003 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for Greg Heffernan.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807004 – An order to approve 80 hours of vacation time for John Myers. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807005 – An order to approve 32 hours of vacation time for Chris Barstow.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807006 – An order to appoint Dennis Santolucito to the position of M.S.A.D. #6 School Board member effective until June 2008. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807007 – An order to approve an Abatement for tax year 2000-2001 in the amount of $683.00 for [Map 2, Lot 46(3)]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807008 – An order to approve an Abatement for tax year 2000-2001 in the amount of $68.39 for [Map 2, Lot 46(3)]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807009 – An order to approve a Poverty Property Abatement for Case No. PA06-007.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807010 – An order to approve Christopher Waterman’s promotion to Foremen at the Transfer Station at a pay rate of $12.97 per hour effective July 1, 2007. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807011 – An order to appoint George W. Stockwell, D.O. to the position of Health Officer for the Town of Buxton effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.070807012 – An order to move the supervision of the Custodian from the Administration Office to the Code Office with the salary to remain in the Administration budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year. Approved 5-0.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.070807001 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #01-08. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070807002-- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#01-08. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
12. Other Business.
Selectman Collomy stated that the Board of Selectmen is looking for individuals to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Committee. If any one is interested, please call the Town Hall.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
None
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:16 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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