Town of Buxton
Minutes for November 12, 2014 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Beverly Gammon
Members Present: Clifford L. Emery, Jean C. Harmon, Penny J. Booker, Peter E. W. Burns, Dennis P. Santolucito
Others Present: David Harmon
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM.
Chairman Emery led recital of the Pledge.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes November 5, 2014
Approved 5-0
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
The Board discussed our Health insurance premiums and choices they can offer to our employees and they are going to set up a meeting with a representative to come in and talk to the employees about that.
The Selectmen talked about the Twelve Town Group and the Planning Board meeting last Monday night.
Chief Grovo was in and updated the Board on a few things that are going on.
- Letter from Tammy Atwood, Regional Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross – Re: 5-Year initiative to reduce deaths, injuries & property loss from fires by 25%
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Burns spoke about attending the Twelve Town Group Meeting last Monday night along with Selectman Santolucito. He explained in detail their discussion with the CEO of GWI who presented the “road map” for the internet super highway that is supposed to be 100 times faster than Broadband. He explained what the advantages are and how it could be a draw for more businesses. Selectman Burns said he doubts that a lot of the rural towns will ever see it but at the same time Senator King’s representative in the area who attends these meetings as well told them that companies like Time Warner are lobbying in Augusta to make it against the law for towns and municipalities to put in their own system. There is a lot of money behind it to try to make it a law. So there
will be an effort from the towns to lobby their representatives in Augusta to make sure that a law like that does not get passed. Even though many towns have not taken advantage of it those towns that want to should have the opportunity to do it.
Selectman Burns reported that he has a meeting scheduled for tomorrow with Bill Brockman of SAD 6 to discuss some issues and talk about the upcoming SAD 6 budget meetings.
Selectman Booker reported that she was in most days except for yesterday. She said she has looked over the health insurance information that came in and also re-read the road ordinance changes that are being proposed.
Selectman Santolucito expanded briefly on the Twelve Town Group discussion about the high speed internet. He said even though smaller towns around here may not want to do it, it is still a leverage point to be used with Time Warner.
Selectman Harmon finished the Sales Analysis report that is in the mail to the Maine Revenue Service. She thanked LeeAnn Pratt, our Tax Collector, for helping her with that.
Selectman Harmon mentioned that we received this year from the Salvation Army some of the coats that they collect through the “Coats For Kids Program”. She said we have quite a few coats ranging from toddler to adult sizes. They are here at Town Hall; they are free and anyone is welcome to come in and choose what they need.
Selectman Emery was in and met with the Public Works Director last Friday. He mentioned that Jaret Cox is back and has recovered from his accident. We got him back but we lost our Public Works Mechanic for up to 8 weeks as a result of an accident that happened over the weekend. The Board wishes him a fast recovery.
Selectman Emery went to the Planning Board Meeting Monday night. He said he wound up speaking during the Dollar General part of the meeting. He and Tom Kennie then presented the road ordinance changes and said they explained some things and there were some good questions from the Planning Board that they went back and forth on. He thought everyone went away from the meeting knowing what the changes are and why they are being made.
None
- New Business
- Executive Orders
E.O. 141511007 – An order to approve 16 hours of vacation time for Beverly Gammon
E.O. 141511008 – An order to approve 16 hours of bereavement leave for Tashia Pinkham.
- Executive Orders by Initiative
None
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
The accounts payable this week are $553,406.50 including the school payment.
E.O. 141511005 – An order approving expenditures as documented in the Accounts Payable Warrant #043
Approved 5-0
The payroll warrant this week is $52,327.15.
E.O. 141511006 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant #042
- Next Meeting of the Board
Public Hearing Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 7:00 PM, on a Liquor License renewal for Kevin & Sundae Fallen d/b/a Personal Touch Catering, The Roost, at 62 Chicopee Road, Buxton
Board of Selectmen Meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM, following the Public Hearing
There is an opening for a Laborer/Equipment Operator in our Public Works Department. This is a part time, seasonal position working 24 hours/week, Nov. - April. The primary job is plowing snow, and the pay rate is $15.75/hr. For more information contact Tom Kennie, Public Works Director, at 929-4400. Please send resume′ and cover letter to the Board of Selectmen, Buxton Municipal Office, 185 Portland Road, Buxton, ME 04093 or email us at selectsecbuxton@sacoriver.net.
The deadline for applications is 4:00 PM, Friday, November 21, 2014.
Thanksgiving Community Pot Luck Lunch at Buxton Town Hall Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 11:30 AM. This year we are combining the seniors/community cares Thanksgiving meal and town employees with the Community Pot Luck Lunch. Selectman Harmon said the Board agreed that the employees would provide the food and the public does not have to bring anything. She said everyone is welcome and you do not have to bring anything. She said there is a signup sheet in the kitchen for the Selectmen and the employees.
- Public Comments and Questions
Selectman Harmon commented that the Board needs to schedule a Special Town Meeting for over-runs and other appropriations that they need to do.
The Board agreed they will get the information to Bev so she can draw up the Warrant for them to sign at their next meeting.
They briefly discussed what would be included in the Warrant and agreed not to include the road ordinance changes because there will be a Public Hearing on that in January.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 7:18 PM
Approved 5-0
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