Town of Buxton
Minutes for July 29, 2009 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Daniel T. Collomy and Linda W. Pulsoni. Robert C. Libby was absent.
Others Present: Peter Pinkham, Robert Elwell, May Schumacher, Mike Grovo, Keith Emery and Dave Harmon.
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 22, 2009. Approved 3-0-2.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Bringing Selectman Pulsoni up-to-date on business handled during the past two weeks.
- Email from Jeffrey Austin, Maine Municipal Association – Re: PUC is establishing an energy efficiency grant program for municipalities
- Email from Kate Dufour, Maine Municipal Association – Re: Potentional Reorganization of the State and Local Road System
- Email from Geoff Herman, Maine Municipal Association – Re: Appropriations Committee’s “Disconnect” Dialogue
- Copy of Letter from Susan Collins to W. Ross Ashley, Dept. of Homeland Security – Re: Supporting Buxton’s Application for a Fire Station (with Gorham) funded with construction grant money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- Copy of Letter from Chellie Pingree to W. Ross Ashley, Dept. of Homeland Security – Re: Supporting Buxton’s application with Gorham and Windham Fire Department for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant)
- Copy of Letter from Olympia J. Snowe to W. Ross Ashley, Dept. of Homeland Security – Re: Support for Buxton, Gorham and Windham’s partnering to replace four firehouses with two new firehouses
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Burns reported that he was very impressed with the Community Day Parade. He thanked May for the time and effort put into the event.
Selectman Pulsoni stated that she did not go to Community Day, but she did go to the Fire Works and she stated that they were the best she had seen. She also reported that she was happy all the Department Heads were working together.
Selectman Harmon reported that she has been working on the Special Town Meeting which will be held on August 12. The two items that will be presented are a land swap with a landowner and the establishment of a Pleasant Point Park Account.
None
Selectman Harmon thanked May Schumacher and the Committee for an outstanding job with the Community Day event which was held last Friday afternoon and Saturday. It was a fabulous event.
E.O.091007031 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for Dianne Senechal. Approved 4-0-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
None
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091007029 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #05-10. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091007030 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#05-10. Approved 4-0-1.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectman Pulsoni reminded the public that the Recreation Department will be sponsoring a trip to the Botanical Garden in Boothbay which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. The deadline to register is August 7. The cost is $30.
There is also a trip scheduled to the Desert of Maine in Freeport on September 25. The deadline to register is September 4. The cost is $25.
- Public Comments and Questions
May Schumacher thanked every one that made the Community Day event possible. Specifically she thanked Police Chief Grovo, Fire Chief Mullen and Public Works Director David Pinkham and John Myers for assistance with the parade. Nick Pinkham mowed the field for the fire works, John Pompeo and Don Marean supplied flatbeds that were used as stages, Aubuchon Hardware supplied tables and chairs, Kyle Smith and Tom Ellis and Lisa and Mike Crockett also volunteer their time to support the event.
May also provided the names of the winners of the events that took place during the day at Community Day.
Robert Elwell also thanked May Schumacher for the wonderful job she did overseeing the Community Day festivities.
Robert asked if the ISO rating would be impacted by moving the proposed fire station out of Town. He also asked what would be done with the piece of tax property that was put up for sale that had no bids. The Selectmen stated that they will retain it for now. He felt that an ad should be placed with the language the Selectmen had the right to accept or reject any and all bids with no minimum bid required.
Robert wanted to know if any thing could be done about the bridge on Route 202 as there was a tragic accident. The Selectmen stated that they had been working on this issue since 2003. The DOT states that the bridge is only 50 years old and is structurally sound and does not need to be replaced. It is unlikely that anything to the bridge will be done. Buxton has placed ‘No Parking’ signs on the Buxton side of the bridge, but the kids park on the Hollis side and walk to the bridge. Fencing and sidewalks have been discussed in the past and deemed not feasible.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:46 p.m. Approved 4-0-1
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