Town of Buxton
Minutes for August 24, 2011 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Jean C. Harmon
Members Present: Peter E. W. Burns, Jean C. Harmon, Clifford L. Emery, and Dianne M. Senechal. Robert C. Libby is absent.
Others Present: Larry Miller, Penny Booker
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 27, 2011. No vote was taken. There was not a quorum.
Selectmen Meeting Minutes August 17, 2011.
Approved 3-0-2. Selectman Emery was not present at that meeting. Selectman Libby is absent from this meeting.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
At 4:50 p.m. the Board went into Executive Session in accordance with 1MRSA 405(6) (A) to discuss a personnel issue. The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:25 p.m.
A couple of residents came in to the Selectmen’s office.
- Email from Sharon Leahy-Lind – Re: Public Health Update
- Email from Laura Veilleux. – Re: Cloture date for Second Legislative Session 4:00 p.m. 9/30/2011
Email from Saco River Cable Committee – Re: Cable Franchise Renewal
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Burns took a couple of days off. He said the Plymovent System has been installed at the Bar Mills Fire Station. It has not been turned on yet because they are waiting for the pipes to be changed. The system needs straight exhaust pipes for the trucks. Currently they are curved.
Repairs from the water damage at the Fire Station are almost complete.
Selectman Harmon mentioned school opening next week and reminded people to please use caution.
Selectman Emery was on vacation last week. He picked up mail on Monday and got caught up on what was happening.
Selectman Senechal has been working on maintenance issues. Replacements cannot be found for the round pieces on the columns out front so they will be looking at masonry; she spoke about lighting for energy efficiency at the Transfer Station, and replacement of the carpet in the front office. She talked about a presentation she saw on TV about the pedestrian bridge. It will cost approximately $95,000 (using no tax dollars).
The Treasurer position is still available.
None
None
E.O. 111208024 – An order to approve a Poverty Abatement Case PA 11-007.
Approved 4-0-1
- Executive Orders by Initiative
None
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.111208022– An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #22. Approved 4-0-1
E.O.111208023 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#21. Approved 4-0-1
- Next Meeting of the Board
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
The Pleasant Point Park Archaeological Dig is going on August 15-19, and 29 through September l, 2011. For more information Email Michael Robinson at Winmar1@hotmail.com, or Krystal in the Code Enforcement office at ceosecbuxton@sacoriver.net.
A reminder was given about the hurricane that is expected Sunday into Monday. There will be a shelter in Groveville at the Fire Station. Town officials will try to get updates to the public. Residents can always call dispatch for updates, to find out if a shelter is open, or if they need assistance. The numbers are 929-5151 or 929-6112.
- Public Comments and Questions
Selectman Senechal said she received correspondence from a resident regarding Summer Recreation. The Fall/Winter Recreation Schedule is now out on the web site and around Town.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:19 p.m. Approved 4-0-1
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