Town of Buxton
Minutes for February 15, 2012 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Beverly Gammon
Members Present: Peter E. W. Burns, Jean C. Harmon, Clifford L. Emery, Dianne M. Senechal. Robert C. Libby was absent.
Others Present: Mike Grovo, David Harmon, Jack Hanna, Bruce Mullen, Andy Townsend, Tyler Arsenault, James Bradbury, Evan Martin.
Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge was recited.
Chairman Burns read a letter from Paul D. Froman, Firefighter/Paramedic with Buxton Fire & Rescue. Mr. Froman recognized Tyler Arsenault and Evan Martin whose quick actions, at a rescue call on February 1, 2012, helped bring a patient back three times from cardiac arrest while transporting to Maine Medical Center. Mr. Froman stated that both students acted with professionalism, skill, and knowledge, at their current EMS levels. After reading the letter, Chairman Burns introduced the live in students w ho were present. Tyler Arsenault from Winthrop, Evan Martin from Vermont, and James Brad bury from Presque Isle. He thanked them for their service.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
Selectman Libby is absent.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
At 5:00 the Board had Chief Mullen in and spent a great deal of time discussing the ISO requirements and how we are going to proceed. The Board will be getting monthly updates on that. One resident sat in on the discussion.
At 6:00 the Board met with Nicole Peabody. She will be appointed later to fill the vacant position on the SAD 6 School Board.
At 6:30 Andy Townsend and the student firefighters came in to spend some time talking with the Board. Selectman Burns said Buxton is fortunate to have these students with us.
- The Board received more than 100 Resumes, and has selected the first round of interviews for Thursday night.
- Legislative Bulletin the Selectmen get while the Legislature is in session.
Chairman Burns commented on LD 1668 concerning the School Budget Validation Process.
- Letter from the Superintendent of Schools – Re: The old MSAD 6 Central Office Building.
Selectman Burns read the letter. He said the building has been offered to the Town
with the proviso that it be moved.
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Harmon has been in every day. She talked about the meeting at Central Office with elected officials from the School District’s participating towns. She said it was different than anything they ever experienced before. They were given some projections but no numbers and the news was bleak. Buxton was well represented.
Selectman Harmon said she and Peter Burns attended the Town’s first Budget Committee meeting Tuesday night that dealt with some of the non-profits. The Historical Society was one of the participants and a question was asked about the old Superintendent’s office. The Selectmen did not have an answer for them because they had not yet received an offer from the District.
Tomorrow night the Board has scheduled interviews for the Tax Collector position.
Selectman Emery commented on the number of applications for Tax Collector and said the Board has a very good pool of people to choose from.
Selectman Emery attended the SAD 6 meeting. He said that if the budget that has been presented to them as of right now was approved, Buxton would be looking at an increase of about $840,000 over last year. He talked about different scenarios that were discussed and the number of teaching positions that would have to be cut. The $800,000 Jobs Bond money we have been receiving for the last few years is now gone. Both he and Selectman Harmon agreed there is nothing positive.
Selectman Senechal also attended the District meeting and said she expected there to be some interaction from the community but there was none. She said the information was from the school’s end.
Selectman Senechal said she has been plowing through Resumes and is still working on the budget. She said the Selectmen received information from an insurance agent this week that she has been looking into. She has scheduled a meeting to discuss our Property & Casualty insurance so we can compare apples to apples. She said that when you look at the Commercial market, there are a lot of things that do not compare with what we get in a municipality. She said the first thing we are going to do is look at the products and companies the agency has to offer. We will ask in depth questions regarding their coverage, see what they come back with and how it compares with ours before we look at any quotes.
Selectman Burns attended the SAD 6 Budget meeting, and the Budget Committee meeting at Town Office Tuesday night. He has been reviewing ISO requirements, working on budgets, and the electricity contract. The agreement with the broker was unacceptable to our lawyer. However, the contract from the actual energy supplier was approved. As soon as we rece4ive the new contract, Selectman Burns will take it to the Board to see if they want to move forward.
The Audit Report for fiscal year 2010/11 will be addressed shortly.
Letter from SAD 6. The Selectmen talked about t he need to discuss and make a decision as soon as possible. Selectman Burns said there needs to be some discussion about the cost to move the building, where they would put it, a foundation, and a lot of expenses that he would not recommend the Town take on. Selectman Harmon said she is disappointed the School Board had the stipulation to move the building. She said it would be a great expense to move it but it is 100 years old and once it is gone it is gone and we cannot get it back.
E.O.111202012 – An order to approve John Myers’ attendance at a Moderating Town Meeting Workshop. Approved 4-1
E.O.111202013 – An order to approve 40 hours of vacation time for Mike Grovo.
Approved 4-1.
E.O.111202014 – An order to approve 8 hours vacation time for Bruce Mullen.
Approved 4-1.
E.O.111202015 – An order to approve the Audited Financial Statements from RHR Smith & Company for the Town of Buxton, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Approved 4-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
e.O.111202016 – An order to appoint Nicole Peabody to the position of a Director for MSAD 6 to be effective until June 16, 2012. Approved 4-1.
E.O.111202017 – An order to approve Poverty Abatement for Case No. PA12-004.
Approved 4-1.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.111202010 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #76. Approved 4-1.
E.O.111202011 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#75. Approved 4-1. The Warrant was $488.500. The school payment of $454,400 is in this Warrant.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Twelve Town Group Meeting Monday, February 20th, 6:30 p.m., in the Waterboro Town Hall.
Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Town Hall.
Selectmen’s Meeting Wednesday, February 22, 2012, immediately following the Public Hearing.
Public Hearing on an Application for a new Class A Liquor License for William Ham, III, d/b/a Skip’s, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
The Selectmen will be interviewing applicants for the Tax Collector position Thursday, February 16, 2012, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Town Hall will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012, for Presidents’ Day.
The Transfer Station will be closed Tuesday, February 21, 2012, for their holiday. There will be no change in curbside pickup.
- Public Comments and Questions
Chief Mike Grovo shared statistics for February 8th through the 11th. There were 344 total calls to Dispatch during that time frame.
None.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Approved 4-1.
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