Town of Buxton
Minutes for June 4, 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, Peter Pinkham, Peter Burns, Larry Miller, Steve Anthony, Lori Anthony, Dave Harmon, Jim Fitz and Jerry Ross.
Business Meeting Agenda – 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Public Hearing
Automobile Graveyard or Junkyard – A & J Trailer Sales and Service, Inc.
Chairman Harmon read the Notice of the Public Hearing and opened the Hearing at 7:03 p.m. for the licensing of A & J Trailer Sales and Service, Inc. as an Automobile Graveyard or Junkyard. The Public Hearing was opened to the public for comments. The public had no comments. Selectmen Emery confirmed with Mr. Fitz that it was an application renewal for an existing business. There were no other comments and a motion to close the Public Hearing was made and seconded to adjourn the Hearing at 7:04 p.m. Approved 5-0.
Public Hearing 7:05 p.m.
Liquor License -- Just Julie’s
Chairman Harmon read the Notice of Public Hearing and opened the Hearing at 7:05 p.m. for the liquor license for Just Julie’s. Selectman Emery asked if the applicant was in the audience and wanted to know some background information on the owner. Julie Micucci reported that the facility will be a family style restaurant, not a bar, and will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It will close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and close at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Julie stated that she had worked in the restaurant business prior serving alcohol, but had never been an owner of an establishment serving alcohol. The business will be serving beer and wine only.
There were no other comments and motion was made and seconded to adjourn the Hearing at 7:11 p.m. Approved 5-0.
Public Hearing 7:10 p.m.
Victualer License – Dinky Dogs
Chairman Harmon read the Notice of Public Hearing and opened the Hearing at 7:12 p.m. for a Victualer license for Cindy Paul & Bonnie Smith to operate a business as Dinky Dogs. The application is for a proposed use of a mobile food cart to operate at Town Farm Park during baseball and softball games.
Larry Miller asked where at Town Farm Park the food cart would be operating and if approval of the application allowed the cart to be located community wide? Selectman Harmon responded that the cart would be located close to the field and the application is for set up at Town Farm Park only.
Peter Pinkham asked if any money was made, would the teams be getting any of the profits for the teams. Selectman Harmon replied that no money would be going to the teams; the cart would be providing a food service to the parents/children as there is no concession stand at Town Farm Park.
Steve Anthony questioned the parking issues as parking is a continual problem at the Town Farm Park when there are games being played. The Parking lots fill up and sometimes both sides of the Town Farm Road are filled with vehicles. Selectman Emery stated that the hot dog cart would not be bringing in additional traffic and the parking situation would not increase due to the cart on the property. Selectman Harmon reported that there are two weeks of baseball season left and did not feel the hot dog cart would be creating a problem.
There were no other comments and a motion was made to close the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Open Bids – Town Farm Park Storage Shed -- 4
1) Josh Frizzell Standish 1) $18,300
2) $24,200
2) Ben & Andy Libby, Inc. 1) $28,631
2) +$2,400 interior partition
3) +$1,310
3) Littlefield Construction 1) $33,400
2) $1,800 conduit lines
4) Jack Chase 1) $32,160
2) $6,160 underground service
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes May 28, 2008. Approved 4-0-1.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – Planning Board Members – purchase digital photography software
4. Review of Correspondence.
· Letter from Anne Redmond Sites, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention –
Re: Notification of recently identified case of animal rabies in town
· Legislative Update from Representative Don Marean – Re: State issues
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
Selectman Collomy reported that the Selectmen had signed the contract for the construction of the new Public Works Garage with Littlefield Bros. as the contractor.
Selectman Pulsoni reported that the Selectmen had a Workshop on Monday, May 2. Many issues were covered.
Selectman Emery reported that a new well has been drilled and tested with minimal salt. It is producing 30 gallons a minute.
Selectmen Harmon reported that an advertisement for a new Recreation Director will be in Sunday’s Portland paper. Registrations for Summer Recreation are coming in. Reminder that the last day of school is June 16th.
6. Old Business.
None
7. New Business.
Selectman Emery reminded every one that next Tuesday is Election Day. The polls open at 6:00 a.m.
Selectman Pulsoni stated that they Selectmen had a resident in earlier complaining about a junk car and she reminded everyone to clean up as junk cars have value.
Selectman Collomy reported that he thinks he has found the oldest resident for the Boston Post Cane. If there is any one born before 1910 and is a resident, please call him.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.070806003 – An order to approve an Application for Veteran Exemption [Map 12, Lot 25]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806004 – An order to approve 48 hours of vacation time for Fred Farnham.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806005 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for John Myers. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806006 – An order to approve Jessica MacDonald’s resignation effective June 14, 2008.
Approved 3-2-0 (Selectmen Collomy, Harmon and Emery voted “yes”, Selectmen Pulsoni and Libby voted “no”).
E.O.070806007 – An order to approve Troy Chenard’s resignation effective June 10, 2008. Approved 2-3-0 (Selectmen Harmon and Emery voted “yes”, Selectmen Pulsoni, Libby and Collomy voted “no”).
E.O.070806008 – An order to approve the Victualer Licenses as shown on the Notice of Public Hearing dated May 28, 2008. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806009 – An order to approve 18 hours of “Carry Forward” time for Greg Heffernan. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.070806010 – An order to approve the application for a Non-Transferable permit for an Automobile Graveyard or Junkyard for A & J Trailer Sales and Service, Inc. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 070806011 – An order to approve a Victualer License for Cindy Paul & Bonnie Smith doing business as Dink Dogs. Approved 5-0.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.070806001 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #49-08. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806002 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#49-08. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Planning Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Voting Town and State Items June 10, 2008
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Annual Town Meeting Saturday, June 14, 2008 – 9:00 a.m.
12. Other Business.
Selectman Emery thanked Selectman Harmon for taking on the duties of the Recreation Direction and stated that she should be putting in for extra time while handling those duties. Selectman Libby also stated he supported Selectman Harmon for taking on the extra duties and wanted her to get paid.
Selectman Harmon assured the public that the duties of the Recreation Department are being done and all programs are going forward.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Peter Burns questioned an Executive Order that was passed earlier on Victualer Licenses. Selectman Harmon said the Public Hearing was held last week and the order to approve them did not take place last week.
Peter Burns asked Selectman Libby if the final numbers are in for the budget for the Annual Town meeting. Selectman Libby responded that the final numbers are not yet available, but they will be ready for the Annual Town Meeting. Peter is concerned that a 10 million dollar budget is approved by 60 – 70 town residents at the Annual Town Meeting.
Steve Anthony had several issues that he wanted to discuss. The first was the Franchise Fees appeared to have increased to 7% and he wanted to know if all of that money was coming back to the Town. Selectman Emery stated that he was unaware of the 7% as it has been 5%. Selectman Emery also informed Mr. Anthony and the public that the Cable Committee has asked for an extension of the Agreement to January of 2008 as the State is preparing a Model Franchise Agreement and the Towns involved in our local Agreement want to adopt the Model Franchise Agreement.
Steve asked if there was any discussion on viewers having access to the government channels if they do not subscribe to Cable TV. Selectman Emery state “no” as it was a transmission over the airwaves through the cable system.
Steve also asked about the Tax Levy limit on the Town’s Warrant. He wanted to know if it was going to be increased above the limit. The Selectmen replied “yes” and that 80% of all towns in Maine are above the limit. If the entire budget passes, the limit will be exceeded, but it is up to the voters. If the voters do not pass the entire budget it could be under the limit.
Steve Anthony questioned Article 27 of the Town Warrant – Miscellaneous Account of $32,000. He wanted to know if the $700 monthly bill for the Food Cupboard is coming out of the Miscellaneous Account. The Selectmen informed Mr. Anthony that the expense for the Food Cupboard is a recent bill and that Plummer’s has been very gracious by letting the Town use a vacant spot for the Food Cupboard. The expense for the Food Cupboard is less than $700 a month.
Steve Anthony question Selectman Pulsoni as to why she did not abstain from voting on the Insurance Article on the Warrant as it contained the dental insurance. Selectman Harmon responded that Selectman Pulsoni did not have to abstain from the vote on the dental as it did not directly affect her household.
Steve Anthony questioned the Auditor that is doing the work auditing the Recreation Department. It was Mr. Anthony’s understanding that one firm submitted a lower bid for Audit services than RHR Smith and the hourly fee was less. The Selectmen stated they did not have the bid figures in front of them and they would provide that information next week.
Steve Anthony questioned Article 43 of the Warrant which has to do with moving the radio tower to Buxton Center. Mr. Anthony wanted to know which two Selectmen voted again it and why. The Selectmen did not have the information in front of them and could not remember who had or had not voted for the tower to be moved. Selectman Pulsoni thought she may have been one that voted against it. Selectman Libby responded that the questions that Mr. Anthony was asking could be handled at the Annual Town Meeting where every one in attendance could hear the
answers. Mr. Anthony said that maybe some people wanted a heads up on some of the Articles prior to the Meeting.
Peter Pinkham asked the Selectmen if the contract for the new Public Works Garage had a completion date. Responses “yes” November 30, 2008.
Peter Pinkham stated that if the pay had stopped for the Recreation Director, Jean should get a stipend for the work.
Peter Pinkham asked the Selectmen if they were going to have a percent discount on the Warrant if taxes were paid early. Selectman Libby responded it was too late to get on the Warrant this year and would appear next year.
14. Executive Session
None
15. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 8:45 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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