Town of Buxton
Minutes for July 1, 2009 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Daniel T. Collomy, Robert C. Libby, Linda W. Pulsoni and Peter E. W. Burns.
Others Present: Crystal Stack, Josh Logan, Andy Townsend, Bruce Mullen, Olive Collomy, Mike Grovo, Cindy Meserve, Dennis Santolucito, Peter Pinkham, Keith Emery, Steve & Lori Anthony.
Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes June 24, 2009. Approved 3-0-2. (Selectmen Libby and Collomy were absent at the June 24th Meeting)
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – David Pinkham – discuss garage lights, water issue, culverts for Townsend Road and V-plow by driveway entrance.
6:00 p.m. – Greg Heffernan – introduce a part-time employee
6:30 p.m. – Mike Grovo – reserve officers
Executive Session per 1 MRSA 405(6)(A) in at 5:27 and out at 5:59 p.m.
- Email from Kate Dufour, Maine Municipal Association – Re: Excise Tax Initiative Impact
- Email from Maine CDC – Re: Guidance for Camps regarding H1N1 Virus
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Libby reported that he has been working on 801 business forms and taxpayer questions. Selectman Libby also reported that the Town of Buxton will loose about $498,000 if the Excise Tax referendum is passed.
Selectman Collomy thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning up around the Welcome to Buxton sign on Route 202.
Selectman Pulsoni stated that there were a large number of individuals who have signed up for the Summer Recreation program.
Selectman Harmon reported that she has delivered the Buxton News to several area businesses. If any business wants to have the Buxton News in their store, please call the Town office to let us know. Selectman Harmon also indicated that she has spoken with Don Morean about the Dispatch Agreement with Hollis.
None
The Board of Selectmen will go into Executive Session at 9:00 a.m. on July 2, 2009 per 1 MRSA 405 (6) (E)
E.O.091007003 – An order to appoint Lawrence Miller to the position of Comprehensive Plan Committee effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091007004 – An order to appoint Clifford Thomas to the position of Comprehensive Plan Committee effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091007005 – An order to appoint Caroline Segalla to the position of Comprehensive Plan Committee effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091007006 – An order to appoint Michael Robinson to the position of Comprehensive Plan Committee effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091007007 – An order to appoint William York to the position of Comprehensive Plan Committee effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 5-0.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
E.O.091007008 – An order to approve the hire of Douglas Morin as a Reserve Officer effective July 6, 2009 at a pay rate of $14.39 per hour. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091007009 – An order to approve the hire of Jeffrey Greenleaf as a Reserve Officer effective July 6, 2009 at a pay rate of $14.39 per hour. Approved 5-0.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091007001 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #01-10. Approved 5-0.
E.O.09107002 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#01-10. Approved 5-0.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Board of Selectmen Executive Session schedule July 2, 2009 per 1 MRSA 405 (6) (E)
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
The Town Office will be closed on Friday, July 3 for the Holiday. The Transfer Station will be open on Friday, July 3 and closed on Saturday, July 4th.
There will be a Special Town Meeting coming up in July. The Town has to do an exchange for a piece of property and an account expenditure.
- Public Comments and Questions
Fire Chief Mullen and Fire Captain Townsend introduced two students from SMCC. Josh Logan and Crystal Stack. Both live at the Bar Mills Fire Station. Both are qualified to operate the Rescue and the Fire Trucks. Crystal just finished her first year at SMCC and was ‘Student of the Year’. Josh has finished his second year at SMCC. There will be two new students coming into the program in the fall.
Chief Mullen gave an update on the proposed Fire Station to be built in Gorham. All paperwork will be turned in on July 10. The entire package will be given Susan Collins, Senator Snowe and Representative Pingree. It will be reviewed in September.
The Chief also stated that he had met with Chief Grovo and Tashia to discuss the Community Cares Program. The Chief’s will be in the Community Day parade and are contacting elderly residents to see if they want to ride in the parade and be more involved in the community.
The Chief also stated that just because it is raining, residents still need to get burn permits.
Chief Grovo stated that the students at the Fire Department are an asset to the Town.
The Chief also stated that he has a meeting regarding the Tower on Tuesday. The hold up has been brackets, but the antennas are in.
The Chief reported on results of the radar trailer on Portland Road. The trailer indicates that 1,887 vehicles were counted on Friday and 1,673 on Saturday. 90% of the vehicles were traveling at 54.1 miles per hour and it is the same for Saturday. The busiest times are 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Chief stated that he did not get the grant that he requested for the Town’s own sign.
Cindy Meserve stated that she attended the high school graduation. She stated that the replay of the graduation had been edited to delete what happened. She asked Selectman Harmon if the letter she wrote to the School Board was Jean’s opinion and why the title of Selectman was used. Cindy did not feel that the title should have been on the letter as it indicated the Board was sending the letter.
Cindy said she got extra tickets and the people that she gave tickets did not sign any agreement.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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