Town of Buxton
Minutes for February 1, 2012 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Beverly Gammon
Members Present: Peter E. W. Burns, Robert C. Libby, Jean C. Harmon, Clifford L. Emery, Dianne M. Senechal.
Others Present: Michael Grovo, Sheridan Bennett, David Harmon, Robert Elwell.
Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes January 25, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
Selectman Harmon was absent.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
4:11 -- Executive Session. 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) (A). The Selectmen went into Executive Session at 4:11p.m., and came out at 4:14 p.m.
At 5:15 the Selectmen met with the Budget Committee to give them an outline of what they are expecting and answer their questions.
Harry Kavouksorian, Chair of the Planning Board, came in to discuss the proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance, and Adult Entertainment.
- Letter of Intent to File a Natural Resources Protection Act Permit application with the Maine D.E.P. – Re: Application for the rebuild of a 12 mile, 34.5 kV transmission line known as Section 187 from the Bonny Eagle substation in Standish to the No Gorham substation in Gorham. The line traverses through Buxton, Standish, and Gorham.
- Email from the Superintendent’s Office – Re: Invitation for Municipal Officials to meet with the Superintendent and Business Manager on February 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at Central Office.
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Libby said the mail and phone calls have been mostly about the budget. He has been working on the budget, and answering a few questions about property valuations.
Selectman Harmon has been in every day working on the budget, answering calls, and dealing with day-to-day issues.
Selectman Emery has been going through budget requests.
Selectman Senechal reported there are a lot of routine issues going on day-to-day that the Selectmen are all involved in. She has been working on budgets and reading through the latest Legislative Bulletin from Maine Municipal Association. She mentioned proposed Legislation regarding Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) and asked Chief Grovo to monitor that piece of legislation and let the Board know how it is going to affect the Town going forward, if it passes.
Selectman Burns attended the SAD 6 Budget Meeting last Thursday. Yesterday he and our Treasurer, Charisse, met with Bill Hall and reviewed the Draft Town Audit Report which they hope to be ready to finalize within the next week or two.
Selectman Burns is still working with the power broker out of MA to get an agreement for the Town to lower our electric rate and hopefully save about $600 a month. He hopes to conclude that in the next couple of weeks.
Selectman Burns said there is a massive amount of paper coming in to the office from the outside. He just received the report from the recent inspection of our sprinkler system and will be working on that. There are some things we need to replace on that. The heating was fixed at Town Hall but there is another motor that Chet needs to re-work so we will have backup. Selectman Burns said there are some mechanical failures in the Town Office that the Board needs to address in the upcoming budget as well. Our systems are over 20 years old and we have to keep up the maintenance on that.
The Town Audit Report is being worked on and should be finalized in the next two weeks.
Our Recreation Department is offering discount movie passes. Selectman Harmon said most movies cost $9.50. With the passes the tickets would cost $7.50.
E.O.1112021003 – An order to approve 41.5 hours vacation time for John Myers.
Approved 5-0.
E.O.111202004 – An order to accept the resignation of Steven M. Rappold effective February 3, 2012. Approved 5-0.
E.O.111202005 – An order to approve a Supplemental Tax Warrant and Certificate for fiscal year 2011 in the amount of $1,394.62 for [Map 1, Lot 182]. Approved 5-0.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
None.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.111202001– An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #71. Approved 5-0. The Warrant was $43,600.
E.O.111202002 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#70. Approved 5-0.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting with Superintendent and Business Manager Monday, February 13, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at Central Office regarding the 2012-2013 District Budget.
Public Hearing Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Buxton Municipal Building on an Application for a new Class A Liquor License for William Ham, III d/b/a Skip’s.
Dog licenses are due. There is now a late fee of $25 per dog.
There is one vacancy on the SAD 6 School Board. Letters of interest should be received by February 8, 2012. ~ The position of School Board Member is to be filled at the next annual municipal election. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen.
There is a position open for a Tax Collector for the Town of Buxton. The position has been posted on Jobs in ME and on the Town website. For more information call the Selectmen’s Assistant.
- Public Comments and Questions
Robert Elwell asked if there has been any update on the ISO PPC Rating.
Selectman Burns said he has been very busy and has not yet called the Chief to ask for an update.
Robert Elwell said he called ISO. The most recent survey was completed in June, 2008. It is not available to the public but the Selectmen can request a copy. He provided the phone number to request the information and would appreciate it if the Selectmen would request a copy. He would like to look at it.
Robert Elwell asked the Board to bring him up to speed on what they are considering for the Mass Gathering Ordinance and Adult Entertainment.
Selectman Burns said the Town has no Mass Gathering Ordinance or an Adult Entertainment Ordinance and the question was asked if we should have them. Selectman Burns said the Planning Board is tossing it around and the Board gave their input and concerns. The Chairman is taking that back to the Planning Board and they will discuss it. He said a Mass Gathering Ordinance was proposed in 2005 that got turned down because some people thought it was too restrictive.
Chief Grovo said Steve Rappold wants to thank the Board. He is very appreciative and has moved on with more opportunities for himself. Chief Grovo said he hates to lose Steve because he is one of our best officers but he wishes him the best.
Chief Grovo shared statistics and reported there were 302 calls last week.
None.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:25 p.m. Approved 5-0.
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