Town of Buxton
Minutes for February 10, 2010 Selectmen’s Meeting
Selectmen’s Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
Open Bids Police Cruiser –5 bids
- Christian J. Baither $2,500.00
- George Rice $2,521.87
- John Torrey $1,595.00
- Jerry Blackburn $1,207.00
- Kenneth R. Goddard $1,462.00
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes February 3, 2010. Approved 3-0-2 (Selectmen Collomy and Libby were absent at the Meeting)
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – John Myers – discussed time off without pay, Victory Funds to get more interest on Town funds, scholarship awards and sick bank policy.
6:00 p.m. – Shannon Franklin – discussed a land issue
- Memorandum from John J. Sylvester – Re: Twelve Town Meeting Monday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. Waterboro Town Hall
- Email from Phil Carey, Maine Government – Re: Wind energy facilities
- Weekly Legislative Bulletin published by Maine Municipal Association
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Pulsoni reported that the Selectmen had a Workshop on Monday to review resumes for the Treasurer position.
Selectman Collomy reported he is repairing the windows in the old Town Garage.
Selectman Burns stated the Selectmen are working on budgets.
Selectman Harmon reported that interviews for the Treasurer position are being scheduled and will start on February 15th. Selectman Harmon also reported that she attended the Facilities Meeting with SAD#6 representatives regarding the Hanson School. Selectman Harmon reported that the Hanson school does have new windows and furnace, but lacks adequate parking and land as the whole parcel was needed for the new school. The septic could be a problem along with the well as it is used by the church next door. It was suggested that the Town set up a Committee to explore the Hanson School. Selectman Harmon also informed the group that all of the schools may not be used and other property may be available for use by
the Town.
Water Quality Issue – Arsenic has been discovered at unacceptable levels in the drinking water at the Town Office. Fred Farnham is looking into a filtering system.
Update on Fuel Service Switch – Responses have been received and may be something to look at for next year.
Antenna at Buxton Center – No change.
Internal Control Document – Draft copy is done and has been sent to RHR Smith.
Designated Smoking Areas – Done, need to type up the policy.
None
E.O.091002012 – An order to approve 7 hours of comp time for David Pinkham.
Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002013 – An order to accept the resignation of Kimberly L. Emery effective February 20, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002014 – An order to appoint William J. Andrews, Joan Berry, Alycia J. Campbell, Patricia J. Chase, Sally Ann Chase, Jane E. Cummings, Mary Ann Daniels, Roxanne A. Eflin, Joanne M. Emerson, Betsy D. Field, Sara Lee Franklin, Katherine A. Greene, Cynthia A. Hazelton, Janice K. Hill, Kathleen Hunt Johnson, Arlene E. Hutto, Darlene S. Ivy, Roland L. Ivy, Christine A. Joyce, Ethan Kane, Tracy Kane, Shahida P. Keen, Donna J. London, Patricia L. Morrison, Sally Nardi, Bobbie A. Regan, Ruth Richards, Bette Robicheaw, Robert M. Schaible, Sally Bowden-Schaible, Ruth M. Scheibenpflug, Dixie Searway, Carolyn A. Snell and Linda J. Somerset to the position of Democratic Election Clerk effective until February 10, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002015 – An order to appoint Larry Smith to the position of Trustee to Bonny Eagle Park effective until December 31, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002016 – An order to appoint Virginia R. Smith to the position of Trustee to Bonny Eagle Park effective until December 31, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002017 – An order to appoint David M. Anderson to the position of Trustee to Town Farm Park effective until December 31, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002018 – An order to appoint Stephen E. Nichols to the position of Member of Buxton Cemetery Committee effective until December 31, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
E.O.091002019 – An order to approve 6 hours of time off without pay for David Anderson as long as there is sufficient coverage. Approved 4-0-1.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091002010 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #33-10. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002011 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#33-10. Approved 4-0-1.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Charter Commission Meeting Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Charter Commission Meeting Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday February 15, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. the Selectmen will be conducting interviews for the
Treasurer position.
The Town Office will be closed on Monday, February 15th to observe the President’s Day Holiday. The Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday and will be open to the public on Thursday, February 18.
- Public Comments and Questions
Robert Elwell asked about the police cruiser that was put out to bid. He asked how long it was advertised and if in the future the vehicles could be traded in.
Robert stated that he had received a response on the Route 112 issue. There is a public meeting scheduled on February 25 at the Saco City Council Auditorium from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The notice will be placed on the website and on the Saco River Cable TV notices.
Steve Anthony stated that he would like the Sick Policy to have the accumulation of sick time removed when an employee leaves employment with the Town. He said sick time was for sick time and not to be paid when an employee leaves employment.
Steve wanted to know why the Selectmen could not just say ‘No’ to the Hanson school and it looks as though it may not be usable due to the 2 acre minimum. Why organize a committee when it looks as though we cannot even get to step 2. Selectman Harmon stated that all avenues need to be explored and the building may be leased. She also stated that the voters would make the decision of what to do with the building, not the Selectmen.
Representative Hunt reported that the work in Augusta is becoming more challenging. He reported that revenues appear to be up over the last two months. He wanted to know what the top priorities are for the Town or any other individual in his district. Rep. Hunt stated that the final budget will be very different than what it is now. He can be reached on his cell phone at 207-756-5476.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:55 p.m. Approved 4-0-1.
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