Town of Buxton
Minutes for February 20, 2008 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: Peter Pinkham, Peter Burns, Don Marean, Ruth Richardson, Joann Groder, Kendra Gorham, Marley Harmon, Sara Gorham, Carolyn Moore, Bob Lowell, Keith Emery, Leo Groder, Kathy Brackett and Jack Hanna.
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Open Bids Printing of Town Report -- 2
Maine Label & Printing 1,500 Color cover $7.03 ea $10,545
1,500 Black/white cover $6.57 ea $ 9,855
Full Court Press 1,500 220 clicks/set $10,500
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes February 6, 2008. Approved 4-0-1. (Selectman Emery was absent at this Meeting)
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session 5:02 p.m. – 5:52 p.m. pursuant to 1MRSA 405(6)(A)
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Letter from Chief Douglas P. Bracy and Chief Richard A. Pickett – Re: Chief Thomas recognition for Outstanding Contribution To Law Enforcement Award
· Email from Saco River Cable Committee – Re: Town Flyer
· Letter from Graham Newson, Executive Director Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging – Re: March for Meals Campaign
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
The Selectmen are working on next year’s budget. The last two Tuesday evenings the Selectmen have met with Department Heads to review budgets.
Selectman Harmon has been speaking with the DOT regarding the rebuild of Route 112 from Saco to Buxton. The road is scheduled for work for the 2009 – 10 season depending on funding.
6. Old Business.
Selectman Collomy has been researching the oldest resident for the Boston Post Cane. Selectman Collomy will be meeting with Joan Weeman the first of next week to confirm who may be the oldest resident.
7. New Business.
None
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.070802020 – An order to approve John Myer’s attendance to a MTCCA Retreat.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.070802021 – An order to allow John Myers to Carry Forward 12.25 hours of vacation time.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.070802022 – An order to allow Crystal Stack to use a red light in accordance with Title 29-A, Section 2054, of the M.R.S.A. as a member of the Buxton Fire & Rescue. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
None
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.070802018 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #34-08. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070802019 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#34-08. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Planning Board Meeting Monday, February 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Workshop Monday, February 25, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
12. Other Business.
The Notice of Opportunity of Redemption on the 2006 foreclosed properties is being mailed February 21. This means that if you receive one of these letters, you have 60 days to re-acquire your property. If you do not re-acquire your property, it will be sold.
Representative Marean presented three Legislative Sentiments for outstanding Community Service to the following: Marley Harmon, Kendra Gorham and Sara Gorham. The three young ladies have been serving their community the last few years working at the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the Pythian Sisters.
Carolyn Moore, Most Excellent Chief, of the Pythian Sisters organization presented a Community Service award to Lindsey Somerset for her work at the Pythian Sisters Thanksgiving Dinner.
Carolyn Moore also presented an Outstanding Community Service award to Joann Groder for her service coordinating the Buxton Community Food Co-Op.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Keith Emery questioned the Town of Hollis providing sand to the schools in Hollis. Selectman Emery stated the situation was being reviewed and other Towns are helping.
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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