Town of Buxton
Minutes for April 30, 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: Olive Collomy, Dave Harmon, Keith Emery and Bill Hoffman
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Open Bids – New Public Works Garage -- 5
1. Littlefield Construction Base $1,587,401
Alternate 1 $35,126
Alternate 2 $5,850
Alternate 3 $28,400
Alternate 4 $29,165
Alternate 5 $5,280
Alternate 6 $1,560
Alternate 7 $12,000
2. Davis and Hanscomb Base $1,609,000
Alternate 1 $28,900
Alternate 2 $4,030
Alternate 3 $22,720
Alternate 4 $31,500
Alternate 5 $18,030
Alternate 6 $5,200
Alternate 7 $17,000
3. Littlefied Bros Base $1,385,000
Alternate 1 $39,200
Alternate 2 $4,000
Alternate 3 $32,000
Alternate 4 $32,000
Alternate 5 $18,500
Alternate 6 $5,500
Alternate 7 $17,000
4. The Sheridan Corp Base $1,615,000
Alternate 1 1) $13,160 2) $29,372
Alternate 2 $3,955
Alternate 3 $45,670
Alternate 4 $30,915
Alternate 5 $17,695
Alternate 6. $5,000
Alternate 7 $16,200
5. Hardy Pond Construction Base $1,383,205
Alternate 1 $47,810
Alternate 2 $2,622
Alternate 3 $49,116
Alternate 4 $21,900
Alternate 5 $19,900
Alternate 6 $11,200
Alternate 7 $12,300
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes April 23, 2008. Approved 5-0.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Ed O’Neil -- discuss Pleasant Point Park
5:30 p.m. – Resident discuss property tax
6:15 p.m. – Chris Waterman – discus backhoe
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Notice from CareLink Resource Development Center – Re: Notice regarding services organization offers to community
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Libby reported that he has been working to determine what the tax rate may be.
Selectman Collomy reported that he has been working to clear a culvert that the beaver have started to construct a dam. The Public Works Department will be looking at the area tomorrow, Thursday.
Selectman Emery reported that the Selectmen met Monday night to work on the Warrant to finalize. Some of the Selectmen then attended the Planning Board Meeting to listen to the School issue before the Planning Board.
Selectman Harmon reported that the “Shirley Butler” plaque that Barbara Elwell spoke about last week has been done and was presented and is placed in the Groveville Fire Barn as that is where the Meals On Wheels originate. Selectman Harmon stated that the Warrant has been finalized and ready for the Town Report.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
Selectman Harmon had been asked to pass on a thank you to Donnie Tapley for the 14 dozen eggs that had been donated to the Buxton Food Co-op. Ed Brackett was thanked for his help at the Co-op.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.070804020 – An order to allow Chris Barstow to carry forward 8 hours of vacation time to be used before August 11, 2008. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070804021 –An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for John Myers. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070804022 – An order to approve 40 hours of vacation time for Dianne Senechal. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
None
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.070804018 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #44-08. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070804019 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#44-08. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:10 p.m.
MSAD #6 budget meeting May 8th at the Middle School at 7:00 p.m.
Cable Franchise Meeting Thursday, May 8th
12. Other Business.
There will be a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday May 7th to vote on a new backhoe for the Transfer Station.
Selectman Collomy reported that the Selectmen are searching for the oldest resident in Buxton to award the Boston Post Cane. If you are aware of someone living in Buxton that was born in the Year 1911 or prior, please call the Town Office.
Selectman Harmon stated that they are looking for a speedy recovery for Don Warren and Larry Owen.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
None
14. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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