Town of Buxton
Minutes for February 24, 2010 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Daniel T. Collomy, Linda W. Pulsoni and Peter E. W. Burns. Robert L. Libby was absent.
Others Present: Dennis Sweatt and Keith Emery, Dennis Santolucito and Peter Pinkham
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes February 17, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – David Pinkham – Executive Session regarding MRSA 405 (6) A. Executive Session ended at 6:25 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – Lucia Hunt – Dorcas Society asked if the Town would accept any money on behalf of the Dorcas Society. A grant request has been put through the Narragansett No. 1 Foundation.
Roof Issue – Dan and Peter met with Chet about putting a metal pan under leaks
- Weekly Legislative Bulletin published by Maine Municipal Association
- Email from Marian Alexandre – Re: York County Advocacy Group Meeting
- Email from Geoff Herman, MMA – Re: Municipal Employment Impact of the Proposed State Budget
- Email from MMA – Re: MMA’s Technology Conference
- Note from Betty Ann Weeman – Re: Flags near Tory Hill Cemetery
- Letter from Kate Debevoise – Re: Legal Services for the Elderly
- Letter from Richard Brown, York County Manager – Re: York County Charter Commission Procedure
- Letter from Mark Lawrence, York County District Attorney – Re: Addressing Route 202 Bridge Issue
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Pulsoni stated that the Selectmen had been doing interviews and budgets.
Selectman Collomy reported he has been repairing windows at the Old Town Garage.
Selectman Burns stated he has been working on budgets. Tuesday night he met with the Budget Committee; Thursday night he went to the Saco River Cable Committee Meeting and he is in the process of reading the Internal Control Document.
Selectman Harmon reported that she was working on budgets and interviews for the Treasurer’s position were taking place. There will be a meeting in Saco regarding the rebuild of Route 112. This will be the only meeting and the State attempts to get a central location. The meeting will be held at the Saco City Hall from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Water Quality Issue – There is arsenic and other issues with the water and alternatives are being explored to rectify the situation. Fred Farnham is working on this issue.
Antenna at Buxton Center – Nothing new to report.
Internal Control Document – Copies of a draft have been sent to Ron Smith.
Designated Smoking Areas – Selectman Harmon reported it is done, just need to type up the document.
Selectmen Harmon and Collomy discussed ways to stop the leaking in the roof of the Town Hall. There will be a Workshop on Monday night March 1st at 6:00 p.m. to work on budgets.
E.O.091002027 – An order to approve John Myers to carry forward 7.5 hours of vacation time to be used before May 20, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002028 – An order to approve Fred Farnham’s attendance to the J.E.T.C.C. Septic System Installation Workshop. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O. 091002029 – An order to approve Ken Brislin to carry forward 32 hours of vacation time. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O. 091002030 – An order to approve Jason Denison to carry forward 24 hours of vacation time. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O. 091002031 – An order to approve Roger Ricker to carry forward 24 hours of vacation time. Approved 4-0-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
E.O.091002032 – An order to accept the resignation of Ashley Knight effective February 26, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002033 – An order to appoint Peter Burns to the Saco River Cable Committee effective until December 31, 2011. Approved 3-1-1. Selectmen Harmon, Collomy and Pulsoni voted ‘yes’; Selectman Burns abstained and Selectman Libby was absent.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091002025 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #35-10. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.091002026 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#35-10. Approved 4-0-1.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Selectmen’s Workshop Monday, March 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Charter Commission Meeting Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
None
- Public Comments and Questions
Dennis Sweatt voiced concern regarding the Salmon Falls Bridge and the Hanson School. Dennis did not like the idea of the Charter Commission only allowing people to speak before and not after the Meeting. Dennis thanked the Board for their work and stated that he liked the form of government that we had. He liked the V-Plow that the Public Works Department put out and he liked the flag on the plow. Discussion of why the flag had been removed.
Keith Emery stated that he thought flags had to be 14 feet off the ground.
Selectman Harmon announced vacancies on the Appeals Board and Cemetery Association and if anyone was interested to please contact the Selectmen. Selectman Harmon apologized for the technical difficulties and it has not been determined if it is Town equipment or the cable company.
None.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:50 p.m. Approved 4-0-1.
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