Town of Buxton
Minutes for June 18, 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: Gordon Lane, Peter Burns, Peter Pinkham, Frank Carroll, Lary Owen, Olive Collomy, Keith Emery, Dave Harmon and Larry Miller.
Business Meeting Agenda – 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Open Paving Bids -- 2
1) F. R. Carroll --$60.84 per ton
2) Dayton Sand and Gravel -- $58.79 per ton
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes June 11, 2008. Approved 5-0.
3. Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Frank Guidi – Discuss pension plan and Dental Plan
4. Review of Correspondence.
Email from Dan Rose, Drummond & Woodsum – Re: Lunch and learn date June 17th
Email from Rochelle Runge, Maine Commission for Community Service, Re: Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism Oct. 14th
State Issues Update – Representative Don Marean
5. Review of Projects and Issues.
The Selectmen reported that they are reviewing resumes for the Fire Chief position and the Recreation Director position.
Selectman Collomy reported that they have 19 more poles tagged for more flags.
Selectman Harmon thanked everyone that came to the Annual Town Meeting. All of the articles passed.
Selectman Harmon stated that a new courier is in training for the position for the week and will notify the Board if she wants to continue after the week is complete.
6. Old Business.
Selectman Harmon notified the Board that after July 1 it is a requirement that “Right to Know Training” completed by all the Selectmen and Planning Board members.
7. New Business.
None
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.070806018 – An order to approve 64 hours of unpaid Leave of Absence for Larry Owen. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806019 – An order absolving collection on uncollectible Rescue Billing accounts in the amount of $33,043.05 for years 2003, 2004 and 2005. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806020 – An order to approve 64 hours of unpaid Leave of Absence for Joan Weeman. Approved 5-0.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.070806021 –An order to approve an Amendment to the Adoption Agreement for the Basic Plan Document for the Town of Buxton’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan for Government Employers to allow participants to apply for loans through the program. Approved 5-0.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.070806016 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #51-08. Approved 5-0.
E.O.070806017 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#51-08. Approved 5-0.
11. Next Meeting of the Board.
Selectmen’s Workshop Monday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Planning Board Meeting Monday, June 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
12. Other Business.
Monday, June 23rd is the start of the Summer Recreation program.
13. Public Comments and Questions.
Larry Miller reported that he had attended a public forum at the Hollis Elementary School before coming to the meeting tonight. There are some deficiencies that need to be addressed. There are 28 deficiencies at the high school and 26 items at the Hollis Elementary school.
The Superintendent wants to develop a proposal and be ready when State funding is available.
Dianne Senechal reminded the public that the Buxton Garden Club will be holding their bi-annual garden tour on June 21. Tickets are available at Frugal Farmers and O’Donal’s.
Olive Collomy reported that the Pythian Sisters are holding a Baked Bean supper Saturday, June 21 to support the Co-Op. The price is $6.
Peter Pinkham wanted to know when the Boston Post Cane was going to be presented. It has been determined the C. Murray Eaton is the oldest resident in Town.
Selectman Harmon confirmed that November 30, 2008 is the date the new Town Garage will be complete.
14. Executive Session
None
15. Adjournment.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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