Town of Buxton
Minutes for June 13, 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 was absent.
Others Present: Penny Booker, David Harmon, Jack Hanna.
Meeting Agenda
The Meeting was called to order at 7:11p.m.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes June 6, 2012. Approved 4-0-1.
Dianne M. Senechal is absent this evening.
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
At 5:00 an individual came in to talk with the Board about his interest in joining the Planning Board.
At 5:15 Charisse Keach, our Treasurer, came in and reviewed with the Board an RFP (Request For Proposal) for banking services for the Town. That lasted until 5:50.
Then another individual who showed an interest in being on the Planning Board came in to meet the Board.
At 6:20 the Board went into Executive Session for 1 MRSA 405 (6) (A) for a personnel matter. The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:06 PM.
- Email from. Email from John Myers – Re: Election Results for June 12, 2012.
Selectman Burns read all of the Election Results.
- Email from Buxton Fire & Rescue – Re: History of Buxton Fire & Rescue Meeting Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 7 PM at the Groveville Station..
- Email from Laura Veilleux at Maine Municipal – Re: Nomination Reminder for MMA’s Legislative Committee.
- Email from American Red Cross of Southern Maine – Re: 2013 Real Heroes Awards Nomination Form & Criteria.
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Libby said like a lot of people he is trying to determine what the votes on the Planning Board and SAD Articles mean. He believes there are still some questions on how those things are going to be interpreted. He said resumes are still coming in. He has been reviewing those, the RFP banking proposal, handling assessment review questions and Email.
Selectman Harmon said she has been getting ready for Town Meeting on Saturday. She mentioned the vote on the question the Planning Board put on the ballot and said a resident came in today and asked if there needs to be a citizen’s initiative to bring it back to the voters. He said he did not have a problem with the word changes in the actual ordinance; it was the restriction of the 40,000 sq. feet. Selectman Harmon talked with John Myers and said the Board could put it back on the ballot in November with the change from 40,000 sq. feet to 20,000 if they want to.
Selectman Emery has been looking through his budget book and getting ready for Saturday. He is also going through the Personnel Manual and marking it up some.
Selectman Burns has been reviewing resumes, talking with some residents and getting ready for Saturday’s Town Meeting. He noted that voter turnout Tuesday was not the greatest but compared to the rest of the state the Town did very well.
The Board is in the process of reviewing the Personnel Policy.
Selectman Harmon told Peter Burns that she is sorry to see him go and has enjoyed working with him.
Selectman Harmon commented that the Board needs to decide what resumes they want to pull and start setting up some appointments for interviews.
Selectman Emery said goodbye to Peter Burns and welcomed Penny Booker who will join the Board Saturday.
Selectman Libby agreed that all of the Board is sorry to see Peter Burns go and said he added a lot to it and there is no doubt that they will miss him.
E.O.111206013 – An order to approve 72 hours Vacation Time for Thomas Kennie. Approved 4-0-1.
Selectman Libby said he would vote for it but thinks this is not a good time to be taking vacation with the conditions there. A brief discussion followed regarding a change the Board made in the policy that says that if vacation time is not taken before the person’s anniversary date, they will lose it.
E.O.111206014 – An order to approve Charisse Keach’s attendance at a TRIO Fiscal Year End Process Workshop. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.111206015 – An order to approve 24 hours Vacation Time for Fred Farnham. Approved 4-0-1.
E.O.111206016 – An order to approve the following Victualer Licenses: J.D. Variety, Skip’s, Buxton Mini Mart and Tory Hill Café. Approved 4-0-1.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
E.O.111206017 – An order appointing Nicholas Murray to the Planning Board until June 2013 Elections.
E.O.111206018 – An order appointing Christopher Carroll to the Planning Board until June 2013 Elections. Approved 4-0-1.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O.111206011 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Accounts Payable Warrant #113. Approved 4-0-1. This Warrant is for $495,116. The school gets $454,400 of that.
E.O.111205012 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant
#112.
- Next Meeting of the Board
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet Thursday, June 14, at 6 PM, and Friday, June 15, 2012, at 3 PM and 6 PM in the small conference room at Town Hall to tally results of their recent survey.
Annual Town Meeting, Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9:00 AM.
The Board of Selectmen and Town Department Heads will meet with a representative from Time Warner Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 10 AM to discuss their Business Class phone service and the possibility of changing to that.
Public Hearing Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 7 PM, on Required Amendments to the General Assistance Ordinances (Article VI, Section 6.8 (B), and Appendix A).
Board of Selectmen Meeting Wednesday, June 20, 2012, immediately following the Public Hearing.
Summer Camp for children in Town will start on June 18 and run for 7 weeks. The Summer Camp people will take 3 field trips each week to various places. All staff is First Aid and CPR Certified and has a background check.
Buxton Community Days will be July 20 & 21 and Fireworks will be on Saturday, July 21.
Selectman Harmon said she saw a lot of people in the lobby today signing children up for summer camp.
- Public Comments and Questions
Selectman Burns thanked the Board for their support during his time as Selectman. He thanked the voters for putting him in office. He said it has been an honor to serve and he has tried to do what he thought was right for the Town. He said he has agreed and disagreed with every person on the Board; the majority rules and that is why we have five selectmen. He said the system works and he is thankful to have been a part of it.
There were no other comments or questions.
None.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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