Town of Buxton
Minutes for April 14, 2010 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Dianne Senechal
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Daniel T. Collomy, Robert C. Libby, Linda W. Pulsoni and Peter E. W. Burns
Others Present: Larry Miller, Lori & Steve Anthony, Keith Emery, Charlie McNutt, Tom Joyce, Olive Collomy, Mike Grovo, Brent & Jan Hill, Dennis Santolucito and Ilse Burns
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 7, 2010. Approved 4-0-1.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
None
- Email Maine Floodplain Management and Mapping News
- Emails from Sharon Leahy-Lind – Re: CDC Public Health Update and Brown tail Moth population
- Notice from Harry Kavouksorian, Planning Board – Re: Public Hearing on May 10, 2010 at the Town Office at 7:00 p.m. to discuss adoption of proposed Shore land Zoning Ordinance
- Memorandum from John J. Sylvester, Twelve Town Group – Re: Monthly Meeting Monday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Waterboro Town Hall
- Letter from Andrew Townsend, Charter Commission Chair –
Re: request for 24 month allotment to complete preliminary and final reports for Charter Commission
- Review of Projects and Issues
The Selectmen reported that they held a Workshop on Monday, April 12th and met with the Budget Committee on Tuesday night.
Selectman Pulsoni reported that the Public Works Department had painted a smaller truck to match the others so the fleet would look the same.
Selectman Harmon reported that the representative from FEMA that was going to be at the Town today has rescheduled to April 28. He will be meeting with the Town Treasurer to go over the paperwork. Selectman Harmon reported that the Internal Control Document has been completed and will be voted on tonight. It was also reported that the Fountain on Fountain Street which had graffiti had been cleaned. There is still graffiti on buildings at Town Farm Park and Berry Library.
Last week it was reported that a filter system had been installed on the water system. The sodium taste has increased and the water will be tested again.
Antenna at Buxton Center – Police Chief Grovo stated that he will be meeting with Maine Radio and Mike Sullivan and they will be finalizing the needs and who will be doing what.
Designated Smoking Areas – Done, needs to be presented to the Board.
Public Works Garage Floor Sealing – Selectman Harmon has spoken with Deluca Hoffman to get the job completed.
Members of SAD #6 will present budget material later.
E.O.091004010 – An order to extend the time request of the Charter Commission for a period until July 15, 2010 to complete all the requirements of the preliminary plan pursuant to 30-A MRSA section 2103 subsection 5C. Approved 3-1-1. (Selectmen Pulsoni, Libby and Burns voted ‘yes’, Selectman Harmon voted ‘no’ and Selectman Collomy abstained.)
E.O.091004011 – An order to decline the offer of the S D Hanson School as presented by MSAD #6 in their letter dated January 13, 2010. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004012 -- An order to appoint Peter Gordon to the position of Deputy Code Enforcement Officer effective until April 30, 2011. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004013 -- An order to appoint Peter Gordon to the position of Deputy Building Inspector effective until April 30, 2011. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004014 -- An order to appoint Peter Gordon to the position of Deputy Plumbing Inspector effective until April 30, 2011. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004015 -- An order to appoint Fred A. Farnham to the position of Code Enforcement Officer effective until April 30, 2011. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004016 -- An order to appoint Fred A. Farnham to the position of Building Inspector effective until April 30, 2011. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004017 -- An order to appoint Fred A. Farnham to the position of Plumbing Inspector effective until April 30, 2011. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004018 -- An order to approve the Town of Buxton Internal Control Document dated April 14, 2010. Approved 5-0.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
None
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091004008 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #42-10. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091004009 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#42-10. Approved 5-0.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Budget Committee Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Charter Commission Meeting Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Budget Committee Workshop Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Twelve Town Group Meeting Monday, April 19, 2010
The Town Office will be closed on Monday, April 19 to observe the Holiday. The Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, April 20th and will be open to the public on Thursday, April 22nd.
Selectman Harmon wanted to clear up any misunderstanding if anyone had watched the Charter Commission Meeting last week as a comment was made by one member of the Charter Commission about the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Harmon stated that there was nothing shady about the manner in which the Board of Selectmen was proposing an amendment to the Charter to change the Tax Collector position from elected to appointed.
- Public Comments and Questions
Superintendent Lukas and Mr. Svetlichney, Chair of the Budget Committee gave a presentation of the 2010-2011 proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 6. The Superintendent presented the district goals as they prepared the next budget. Overall the budget is decreased by $343,414 over last year’s budget which was $42,933,425. The 2009-2010 budget was $42,933,425. The Superintendent described the pieces that compose the budget and the accomplishments by grade level. Maintenance projects were discussed and needs that have been identified but are not included in the proposed budget. Carry forward money and a town by town comparison of each town’s share of the budget was presented. The Superintendent
is presenting the budget at each Town and the District Budget meeting will be held at the Middle School Gym on April 29 and the validation referendum voting will take place in each town on May 4th.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 8:50 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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