Town of Buxton
Minutes for May 21, 2008 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Clifford L. Emery, Daniel T. Collomy and Linda W. Pulsoni.
Others Present: Olive Collomy, Peter Pinkham, Larry Miller, Peter Burns, Keith Emery and Jack Hanna.
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 May 14, 2008. Approved 4-0-1.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
4:45 p.m. – Ron Smith – Executive Session 4:48 – 5:09 p.m. _ Pursuant to 1MRSA 405(6)(A)
5:00 p.m. – Chris Barstow- Executive Session 5:10 – 5:37 p.m. – Pursuant to 1MRSA 405(6)(A)
5:30 p.m. – Andy Townsend, Gene Harmon and Jason Beam discuss Fire Department Issues
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Email from Gloria Leveille, SAD No. 6 – Re: Buxton Elementary School Pre-Construction Meeting May 29th
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectmen Collomy, Emery and Pulsoni met with the two low bidders for the new Public Works Garage last Friday, May 16. There were approximately 20 items that can be adjusted. The next meeting is May 27 to hear proposals. The Selectmen reported that they are confident that the facility can be built within the budget.
Selectman Emery reported that he attended an Eleven Town Group meeting Monday night. The discussion centered on inter-town ordinances, fire, animal control and response times for mutual aid. They also discussed the County Budget.
Selectman Harmon reported that the new Town Reports are available. The dedication ceremony for the report was held earlier and it is dedicated to Joan Weeman.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
Voting on the Secret Ballot items will take place on June 10 and the Annual Meeting will continue on Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.070805013 – An order to approve 16 hours of vacation time for Fred Farnham.
Approved 4-0-1.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.070805014 – An order to accept the resignation of Christopher Barstow effective immediately. Approved 4-0-1.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.070805011 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #47-08. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.070805012 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#47-08. Approved 4-0-1.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Planning Board Meeting May 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing Victualer Licensing, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing Secret Ballot questions for Annual Town Meeting Wednesday, May 28 at
7:05 p.m.
12. Other Business.
The Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th to observe Memorial Day. The Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, May 27th.
Selectman Pulsoni reminded every one that now is the time to clean up junk cars and use the money to purchase fuel oil.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Larry Miller asked if the meeting with the low bidders for the new Public Garage would be open to the public. Selectman Emery stated “no”.
Larry stated that he handled the financial material for the Budget Committee this year and that he would like to sit with the Treasurer to understand the budget data and how changes are handled.
Larry asked if the financials for the Recreation Department would be made available. Larry was informed that Ron Smith from RHR Smith would be speaking to the public at the next Selectmen’s Meeting.
14. Executive Session
None
15. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:14 p.m. Approved 4-0-1.
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