Town of Buxton
Minutes for July 15, 2009 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Daniel T. Collomy, Robert C. Libby and Peter E. W. Burns. Linda W. Pulsoni was absent.
Others Present: May Schumacher, Jack Hanna, Keith Emery, Mike Grovo and Peter Pinkham.
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 July 1, 2009. Approved 4-0-1.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes July 8, 2009. Approved 4-0-1.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m. – John Myers – discuss the development of a policy for employees who are Fire fighters and Fire Police
5:30 p.m. – David Pinkham – into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. per 1 MRSA 405 6(A) and out at 6:09 p.m.
- Copy of letter to York County Commissioners Office from Waterboro Selectmen –
Re: Encouraging County Officials to hold a meeting with officials in the towns
Severed by County Government
- Email from Maine CDC – Re: Update on H1N1 in Maine
- Email from Maine CDC – Re: Shellfish poisoning and recommendation for safe consumption of shellfish
- Email from Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission – Re: York County Strategic Plan Meeting and Proposal for Developing a Strategic Plan to Improve Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of York County within Maine State Government
- Email from Chris Lockwood, Maine Municipal – Re: Nominations for Ethel Kelley Memorial Award
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Libby stated that there have been several small items to handle but nothing big.
Selectman Collomy reported that he had put up a shelf at the Public Works Garage and he is getting ready for the organizational meeting of the Charter Commission next week.
Selectman Burns reported that he has finished his review of the current budget and he met with Sheridan and viewed the EMA building. He said there were four windows broken that need to be fixed. He stated that he would like to see the paperwork and height for the Antenna that was to be moved.
Selectman Harmon reported that she has been in touch with Trevor Emery at Poland Springs regarding trucks that are turning on to Joy Valley Road and then trying to turn around. The concern is the large trucks turning onto Route 202 from Joy Valley Road and a lack of turning space. If any one sees a truck on Joy Valley Road, get the name of the trucking company and report it to Poland Spring so they can educate the drivers.
None
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E.O.091007014 – An order to approve an Abatement for Real Estate taxes for fiscal year 2008/09 in the amount of $14.85 for [Map 3, Lot 36]. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091007015 – An order to appoint Hiram R Davis to the position of Trustee to Town Farm Park effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091007016 – An order to appoint Hiram R. Davis to the position of Trustee to Estes Park effective until December 31, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091007017 – An order to appoint Thomas E. Kennie to the position of Trustee to Estes Park effective until December 31, 2011. Approved 4-0-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
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- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091007012 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #03-10. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091007013 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#03-10. Approved 4-0-1.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Department Head Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.
Charter Commission Organizational Meeting, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing Skip’s Liquor License renewal July 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:05 p.m.
None
- Public Comments and Questions
May Schumacher thanked the sponsors who are supporting Community Day. Without the monetary contributions and flatbeds, tents, etc. for the event it would be impossible to do. May stated that the community really stepped up this year and the event is going to be fabulous. May reviewed the events which start at noon on Friday, July 24 and continues at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday July 25 and ends with fireworks.
One item that May forgot to mention last week was the raffle of a big screen TV and a Wii game. Some one will be going home with a new flat screen TV on Saturday, July 25.
Keith Emery stated that the Town may want to look at the tower at the top of the hill rather than going to the EMA building.
Keith also asked if the Town could do a new aerial view of the Town Hall complex area now that the new Public Works Garage was complete.
Mike Grovo said that the tower is 190 feet high and he has all the paperwork on the project at his office. The cable for the new Police antenna has been run from the building to the Police Department. The Chief indicated that he has a timetable and dates when each process on the antenna will be done. The completion date should be the end of July.
The Chief also reported that he met with the Fire Department and the Town will be providing Fire Police at the intersections of Scarborough Corner, River Road, Depot Street and Long Plains Road and Haines Meadow Road on August 1 & 2 for the MS Ride.
The Chief reported that every one is getting excited about Community Days and the same procedure as last year will be used this year. Parking will be on only one side of Route 22 and 112. A lighting system will be installed at the intersection by Tory Hill Store.
The Chief also reported that tasers have become a topic and he wanted the public to know that Buxton Police do use tasers and there is a written procedure when they can and cannot be used. The tasers are arc tested each year and are safe.
Selectman Harmon stated that she had spoken with Cliff Emery and they will be at the Public Works Garage on Friday or Monday to finish up the loam work.
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Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Approved 4-0-1.
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