Town of Buxton
Minutes for January 12 2011 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Beverly Gammon
Members Present: Jean C. Harmon, Peter E. W. Burns, Dianne M. Senechal. Robert C. Libby and Clifford L. Emery are absent.
Others Present: Hiram Davis, Laura Landry, Michael Grovo.
Special Town Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
John Myers, Town Clerk, opened the Special Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and read the Warrant. Hiram Davis was elected Moderator of the meeting. Article 2, to see what sum not to exceed $7,116.40 to reconcile accounts from fiscal year 2009-2010, said money to come from Undesignated Surplus, was approved.
The Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes January 5, 2011.
Approved 3-0-2. Robert C. Libby and Clifford L. Emery are absent tonight.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Several people were scheduled to meet with the Board but they all cancelled due to bad weather.
One of the items the Board discussed was a Department Head meeting they are having tomorrow morning. They went over budget items they want to bring up at that meeting.
- Email from York County EMA – Re: Happenings for January 2011.
- Email from Maine Commission for Community Services – Re: The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism.
- Letter from Maine Energy Recovery Company – Re: Waste Handling Agreement Revised Tipping Fees for 2011.
Selectman Harmon said the fee for 2011 is $82.62 per ton.
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Burns reported he has been in most days, checking correspondence, and reviewing budgets and money spent so far.
Selectman Senechal said she had been working with the Board’s Assistant who is now fully trained in the budget letters and forms we need to start the budget process for 2011-12.
Selectman Senechal read the notice that has been posted for the open position on the Budget Committee and encouraged anyone who is interested to contact the Selectmen’s Assistant as soon as possible to provide their name, phone number, address and Resume.
Selectman Harmon said the Board heard from one person who is interested in the position but it has to be posted before the position can be filled.
Selectman Harmon said the Public Works crew has been working non-stop since today’s storm started.
Selectman Harmon reported that she has been in and out this past week handling day to day correspondence, and making sure things are running smoothly. She spoke about the Department Head meeting and said the Board will be giving Department Heads the go ahead to start working on their budgets if they have not already done so.
None
- New Business
- Executive Orders
E.O.101101008 – An order to approve John Myers’ attendance at the New England Municipal Clerks’ Institute III. Approved 3-0-2.
E.O.101101009 – An order to allow Suzanne Shorter to carry forward 4 hours of vacation time to be used by April 12, 2011. Approved 3-0-2.
E.O.101101010 – An order to appoint Caroline Segalla to the position of Comprehensive Plan Committee member to be effective until December 31, 2013. Approved 3-0-2.
E.O.101101011 – An order to appoint Chad E. Poitras to the position of Cemetery Committee Member to be effective until December 31, 2013. Approved 3-0-2.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
None.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.101101007 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#27-11. Approved 3-0-2.
Selectman Harmon said there is no Accounts Payable Warrant this evening because the payables were not printed out, and the Board does not have a Warrant to sign.
- Next Meeting of the Board
The Board will meet with Department Heads Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.
Public hearing – Liquor License Renewal for the Buxton Tavern Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:10 or immediately following the Public Hearing.
The Comprehensive Plan Meeting that was scheduled for this evening has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the small conference room at Town Hall.
There will be a Twelve Town Group Meeting January 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waterboro Town Hall.
The Board will have representatives from CMP at the Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, January 19, 2011 for a public briefing, and presentation on Smart Meters.
Selectman Senechal said that CMP is moving much faster putting in the new meters than anticipated.
Selectman Harmon reminded everyone that the new meters are being installed but the new technology is not on line yet. These meters still have to be read.
Selectmen Harmon reminded people to come in and license their dog before the late fee takes effect February 1st.
- Public Comments and Questions
Laura Landry introduced herself as a resident of Buxton and a representative for a group that opposes Smart Meters. She thanked the Board for scheduling the forum next week with CMP. She asked the Board for equal time after the CMP presentation. Then she would like the Board to open it up for questions and answers.
Selectman Harmon said that is a reasonable request and the Board will allow that. She said that Central Maine Power wants to make sure people are informed and that is why they are coming to do the presentation and answer questions.
Selectman Burns reminded people that this is the beginning of a new year and if you have not signed up for the Rescue Subscription this is a good time to do that.
Selectman Harmon said this is the first year the town mailed forms to those who previously signed up. She said the Board will continue with that program as it was very successful and it was well received.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:28p.m. Approved 3-0-2.
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