Town of Buxton
Minutes for August 5, 2009 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Daniel T. Collomy, Linda Pulsoni and Peter E. W. Burns. Robert C. Libby was absent.
Others Present: Robert Elwell, Jack Hanna, Dennis Santolucito, Peter Pinkham, Larry Miller, Keith Emery and Mike Grovo.
Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes July 29, 2009. Approved 4-0-1.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Bruce Mullen presented information on ISO rating. Scarborough has been working on their rating for the past three years. It is a long process.
5:30 p.m. – Cyrus McCall discuss Route 202 bridge at Salmon Falls and more specifically a pedestrian bridge.
Executive Session 6:15 p.m. per 1MRSA 405 6(A) Personnel Issue – out at 7:07 p.m.
- Email providing Guidance for residential schools to prepare for H1N1
- Email from Greg Payne, Maine Affordable Housing – Re: Impact of TABOR II and Excise Tax question
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Collomy spoke with Jim Hubner regarding the thresholds on the doors at the Public Works building.
Selectman Burns asked if it was a design flaw in the specifications for the Public Works building and who was responsible. There was a discussion and the Selectmen decided to hold the last check due back until the issue was resolved. Selectman Burns stated that he had met with the Public Works Director and the Manager of the Transfer Station during the past week to understand more about each operation.
Selectman Pulsoni reminded the seniors that there is a trip on August 25 to the Botanical Garden in Boothbay and a trip to the Desert of Maine on September 25. Selectman Pulsoni also notified the public that she has set up a schedule with the Department Heads to meet with the Selectmen.
Selectman Harmon stated that she has written a letter to the Hollis Selectmen regarding the Dispatch Agreement and the impact of the Ambulance service. The Hollis Selectmen will be coming to Buxton to discuss the Dispatch and Ambulance and the Route 202 bridge.
Selectman Harmon also stated that she participated in interviews on Tuesday, August 4th for full time police officers and reserves. There were some very good candidates.
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Selectman Harmon read the employment ad for the hire of a Public Works Worker. Resumes and applications for the position are being accepted until August 18. The position is posted on line at jobsinme.com
Selectman Harmon also read the ad requesting bids on the CEO’s vehicle which is being sold. It is a 1999 Crown Victoria and is being sold as is. Bids must be received by
August 11.
Police Chief Mike Grovo reported that he met with the Sherriff of York County to discuss the Route 202 bridge issue between Buxton and Hollis. He reported that the County Commissioners will donate the fencing around the jail to the DOT if they would like it for a protective barrier around the bridge. The fencing will be installed so it can be taken down in the winter and removable for work on the bridge.
The Chief reported the new Dispatch Antenna is almost ready to go.
E.O.091008003 – An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for Bruce Mullen. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091008004 – An order to approve John Myers attendance to the 2009 Elections Conference. Approved 4-0-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
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- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091008001 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #06-10. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091008002 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#06-10. Approved 4-0-1.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Planning Board Meeting Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Special Town Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:15 p.m.
Charter Commission Meeting Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Charter Commission Public Hearing – gather input from residents regarding Charter
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Selectman Harmon read the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting which is being held on August 12.
- Public Comments and Questions
Robert Elwell asked about the Salmon Falls Bridge. Last week it was stated that the bridge was entirely in Hollis. That was incorrect. The line is the center of the Saco River and the bridge is in Buxton and Hollis.
Robert questioned how many contractors had not been paid in full. There is one check to go out and it will be held until the final issues are resolved. Emery Bros has not submitted his final bill to Littlefield Bros.
Robert asked who was paying the expenses for the land exchange. Selectman Harmon reported that all the expenses are being picked up by the land owner.
Robert asked if the parking lot and new stone dust that was put at Pleasant Point Park is part of the spending for the Special Town Meeting. Selectman Harmon stated that was part of the budget and not from the new account that is being established at the Special Town Meeting.
Robert asked if the Town had a copy of the ISO fire rating. No copy is here and Chief Mullen has asked for a copy. It appears that the last ISO rating was done in 2000.
Robert asked if the new fire station in Gorham will have an impact on the ISO rating. Selectman Harmon stated that it would not have a negative impact.
Larry Miller gave a report on the proposed school to be built in Hollis. He stated that the Hollis elementary school has been deficient for some time. Some stimulus money was available from the State and the School District applied and was granted money with a ‘0’ percent interest rate. The proposed school would cost 12.9 million and if the District is going to be eligible to receive money it must move fast and be ready by the end of the year. A vote is scheduled on September 8 in all district towns.
Larry Miller stated that he felt the contract for the Public Works Garage should have contained a general provision that the design and workmanship must meet the intended purpose of the project.
The Board went into Executive Session at 7:56 per 1MRSA 405 6(A) Personnel Issue and came out at 8:30 p.m.
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