Town of Buxton
Minutes for January 7, 2009 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Robert C. Libby, Daniel T. Collomy and Linda W. Pulsoni. Clifford L. Emery was absent.
Others Present: Sharon Elwell, Robert Elwell, Ben Bruns, Lori & Steve Anthony and Dennis Sweatt.
Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes December 10, 2008. Approved 3-0-2.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes December 17, 2008. Approved 3-0-2.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
None
- Review of Correspondence.
- Notice from York County Commissioners – Re: County Budget Public Hearing January 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
- Copy of letter from Fred Farnham to Julie Curtis – Re: Retail business in Business/Commerial District
- Review of Projects and Issues.
The Selectmen gave an update on the Public Works Garage.
Selectman Libby reported on the sales ratio assessments in the Town.
The Berry Library will be celebrating its 80th anniversary on January 31 from 1:00 -- 3:00 p.m.
Selectman Harmon attended the school board meeting Monday night with other local officials. The District may be looking at flat funding the upcoming budget, depending on what the State offers.
Reminder the Transfer Station will be accepting brush through the end of January
7. New Business.
The Toy Box served 74 families for a total of 153 children. A thank you was extended to all the volunteers who make the Toy Box possible.
8. Executive Orders.
E.O.080901003 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for Fred Farnham.
Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.080901004 – An order to approve Fred Farnham’s attendance to the State Planning Office “Legal Issues” workshop. Approved 4-0-1.
9. Executive Orders by Initiative.
E.O.080901005 – An order to accept the resignation of Lary Own as Public Works Director effective January 1, 2009. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.080901006 – An order to appoint Carolyn Segalla to the Planning Board effective 1/12/09 until 6/30/09.
10. Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
E.O.080901001 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #28-09. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.080901002 -- An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#28-09. Approved 4-0-1.
- Next Meeting of the Board.
Board of Selectmen Workshop Monday, January 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Planning Board Meeting January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
None
- Public Comments and Questions.
Robert Elwell wanted to know if the amounts could be stated in the Accounts payable and Payroll Warrant. Robert also discussed the Lary Own issue and the article that was in the American Journal.
Dennis Sweatt discussed the Lary Owen issue, budgets, Town Garage and metal siding ripples.
Steve Anthony questioned the budget flat funding, Town Garage and moisture issue, camera issue and the possibility of researching impact fees.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Approved 4-0-1.
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