Town of Buxton
Minutes for March 10, 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: Keith Emery, Larry Miller and Dennis Santolucito.
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Open Bids Lawn Mowing – 7 bids
Company Bid
T. K. Lawn Service $7,500 per season
Paul Colwell 1st yr $5,090 or per mow at $242
2nd season - $5,354
DWB Lawn Care $3,520
Spring clean-up $500
Fall clean-up $600
C & D Landscaping $7,000 per season
Spring clean-up and fixing of lawn $500
Knight Property Mgmt. $3,600
Two season price $7,200
Per cut at $175
CKC Landscaping $8,950
Spring clean-up $1,600
LA Lawn Care $5,200 (no quote for any clean up)
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
None
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
6:20 p.m. Gwen Hatch and Pat Vanbetuew – discussed the Food Cupboard that is located at the Plummers Store complex. The operation started in 1986 and has 14 volunteers. Open Wednesday evenings 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Friday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. In the summer the Food Cupboard gets fresh vegetables from Rippling Waters and some food from Good Shepherd. The Food Cupboard pays .16 cents per pound of goods and more for meat. The volunteers usually go to Good Shepherd once a month and another place in Sanford. Most of the money to buy food comes from donations.
During November 2009 they helped 88 adults, 53 children, 39 families, 5 seniors and 4 new families.
6:45 p.m. Caroline Segella and Larry Miller discussed the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
- Memo from John Sylvester – Re: Twelve Town Group Meeting
- Weekly Legislative Bulletin published by Maine Municipal Association eting
- Email from Marian Alexandre – Re: York County Advocacy Group Meeting
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Collomy reported that the windows are done at the Old Town Garage.
Selectman Burns reported that he has been working on budgets and driving around assessing damage.
Selectman Pulsoni reported that damage was done at Pleasant Point Park with trees uprooted and the monument has been cleaned up.
Water Quality Issue -- No change
Antenna at Buxton Center -- No change
Internal Control Document -- No change
Designated Smoking Areas – No change
The Selectmen reported that they have hired a new Town Treasurer.
E.O.091003008 – An order to approve an Application for Exemption from Local Taxation for Widow, Widower, Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Deceased Veteran for [Map 2, Lot 89A-4]. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 091003009 - An order to approve an Application for Exemption from Local Taxation for Widow, Widower, Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Deceased Veteran for [Map 13, Lot 16E]. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091003010 – An order to approve David Pinkham’s and Tom Kennie’s attendance to the American Public Works Association Spring Meeting. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 091003011 – An order to approve 24 hours of vacation time for David Pinkham. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 091003012 – An order to appoint David M. Anderson to the position of Temporary Motor Vehicle Agent effective until the return of the Motor Vehicle Agent. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 091003013 – An order to appoint David M. Anderson to the position of Temporary Excise Tax Collector effective until the return of the Excise Tax Collector. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 091003014 – An order to appoint Debra L. Rix to the position of Treasurer effective March 8, 2010, at a rate of pay of $18.60/hour. Approved 5-0.
E.O. 091003015 – An order to appoint Charlene Libby to the position of Trustee of Berry Memorial Library effective until December 31, 2012. Approved 5-0.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
E.O.091003016 -- An order to approve 8 hours of vacation time for Fred Farnham. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091003017 – An order to approve Fred Farnham’s attendance to the MBOIA meeting. Approved 5-0.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.091003006 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #37-10. Approved 5-0.
E.O.091003007 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#37-10. Approved 5-0.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Selectmen’s Workshop Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Workshop Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Charter Commission Meeting Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Budget Committee Meeting Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Budget Committee Workshop March 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
March 15 nomination papers are available. Selectman Collomy read the positions available – two for Comp Plan appointment – other vacancies.
Reminder the Rescue Subscriptions are available even though the new year has started.
Reminder the Route 112 public hearing is coming up
March 12th is a State Furlough Day
- Public Comments and Questions
Keith Emery stated they are cutting trees on the Simpson Road across from Pleasant Point Park.
Larry Miller stated the Budged adoption process will be Monday, March 15 at the Bonny Eagle Middle School, amendments will be March 22 and finalized on March 29, if needed. April 29 is the validation vote and the referendum vote is May 4th in each town.
Dennis Santolucito asked if the Charter Commission would have something on the ballot in June. He also questioned when a public hearing with the Charter Commission would take place.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:50 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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