Town of Buxton
Minutes for April 8, 2015 Selectmen’s Meeting
Prepared by: Beverly Gammon
Members Present: Clifford L. Emery, Jean C. Harmon, Peter E. W. Burns
Penny J. Booker and Dennis P. Santolucito were not present.
Others Present: Michael Grovo
Public Hearing – Liquor License Renewal for Julie C. & R. Shiloh Hagerman, D/B/A CHAPS, LLC.
Selectman Emery read the Public Hearing Notice then opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 PM.
Selectman Emery talked about some issues the Fire-Rescue Chief is concerned about regarding sprinklers and an open electrical box in the stairwell. At that point Chief Grovo provided information about some calls for disturbances at the bar that really concerned him including an assault and an incident where the police got there and found the door was locked so they could not get in to do their job. Chief Grovo said both individuals were highly intoxicated.
Mr. Hagerman went to the lectern and responded saying unfortunately it is the nature of the business and every now and then some of these things will happen but he feels he and his wife have cooperated with the police and they are present for most of their busiest nights.
Selectman Emery talked about OUI details on Route 202 where police officers have encountered intoxicated drivers travelling back and forth between Skip’s Lounge and Chaps. A discussion followed with the Police Chief and the Selectmen emphasizing the need to shut patrons down sooner.
After some closing remarks from Mr. Hagerman and Mr. Emery, the Hearing was closed at 7:18 PM.
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:19 PM.
Selectman Emery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 1, 2015
Approved 3-0-2
- Discussion held between 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Chief Grovo came in to go over a couple of personnel issues with the Board. They also talked about the issues he planned to address at the Public Hearing pertaining to Chap’s Liquor License renewal.
The Board went over finance issues and options for the backhoe they plan to buy this year. They talked about the risk management audit form and talked about Flanders Cemetery.
Selectman Emery said the Board got some information back on that. He said he does not know how fast the Selectmen can move forward with it but it is something they will continue to look at and as they get more information from the Association they will have something more to work with as far as seeing if the people want to take it over as a Town-owned cemetery instead of being run by the Association.
- The Board received a reminder from Twelve Town Group about meetings that will be held April 13 & April 27. The meeting on the 13th will be a regular monthly meeting and on April 27, the Twelve Town Group will be sponsoring a forum with Governor LePage to go over his budget proposals.
- Notice from York County Budget Committee – Re: County Budget Committee Caucuses will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 PM in the Alfred Town Hall.
- Email from Representative Don Marean – Re: Public Hearing for LD 1082
Selectman Emery explained that this has to do with Frye Island separating from the District and a different cost sharing formula with regard to SAD 6 and SAD 44.
- Email from Mark Parlin, Maine DOT Project Manager – Re: Bar Mills Bridge Project – Construction Schedule. Selectman Burns said the signage is going up this week and the contractor is going to do some ground work but before they actually start the project there has to be a transmission line run from Saco to Buxton to take care of all the lines that come in from Hollis to the substation. According to the report from CMP, that might not happen until late in August. Selectman Emery said the Board will keep people updated with information as soon as they get it. He said the bridge is supposed to stay open until the project is almost done.
- Review of Projects and Issues
Selectman Harmon reported that she finished the Warrant. The Board is meeting with the Budget Committee tomorrow night to vote on their recommendations and the Board’s recommendations. She said she and Selectman Burns talked briefly about it when they came in this evening and the only thing they need to tweak a little bit is the Article for the backhoe and how that is going to be worded.
Selectman Burns has been in every day. He said Selectman Harmon has done a great amount of work on the Warrant Articles and the Selectmen have just finished proofreading the third version and are all set except for the one Article for the backhoe.
Selectman Burns attended the pre-construction meeting Monday with DOT, the electric company representatives, and contractors. He said there were about 32 people in the room that had something to do with the bridge. The big hold-up is with CMP bringing the power line up from Saco to Bar Mills so they can shut power over the river. There will be a new construction schedule coming out and another meeting on April 21. The main contractor’s headquarters will be in the old Saco River/OTT office and signage will start to go up this week.
Selectman Burns talked about LD 1082 and gave a detailed explanation of what the Bill is intended to do. He said one part allows Frye Island to secede from SAD 6 if they can find another town to join. The other part deals with the funding. Selectman Burns said it would mean that Buxton would pay $447,000 more than what we are paying now to make up for Frye Island not paying for any students. He said there is a Hearing next week in Augusta. Our Representative, Don Marean, is going to testify and Selectman Burns has written a letter that the Board signed and will have presented at the Hearing.
Selectman Emery reported that he has been in going over a few last minute things to do with the Town Report and going through the mail. He said he wants to thank everyone on the Board for the work they have done but he wants to wait until all the Board members are present to do that.
Selectman Harmon mentioned the old Town Garage. Selectman Emery said the Board is going to put something together to get some bids for the work.
None
E.O. 141504007 – An order to appoint Fred A. Farnham to the position of Code Enforcement Officer, effective until April 30, 2016. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504008 – An order to appoint Fred A. Farnham to the position of Building Inspector, effective until April 30, 2016. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504009 – An order to appoint Fred A. Farnham to the position of Plumbing Inspector, effective until April 30, 2016. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504010 – An order to appoint Peter Gordon to the position of Deputy Code Enforcement Officer, effective until April 30, 2016. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504011 – An order to appoint Peter Gordon to the position of Deputy Building Inspector, effective until April 30, 2016. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504012 – An order to appoint Peter Gordon to the position of Deputy Plumbing Inspector, effective until April 30, 2016. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504013 – An order to approve 32 hours of vacation time for Nathan Schools
Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504014 – An order to approve 24 hours of vacation time for Greg Heffernan
Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504015 – An order to approve an Application for Veteran Exemption for [Map 4, Lot 11C]. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504016 – An order to approve an Application for Veteran Exemption for [Map 1, Lot 133]. Approved 3-0-2
E.O. 141504017 – An order to approve a Poverty Abatement Application for Case Number PA 15-001. Approved 3-0-2
- Executive Orders by Initiative
E.O. 141504018 – An order to approve a Liquor License renewal for Julie C. & R. Shiloh Hagerman D/B/A Chaps LLC. Approved 3-0-2
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants
E.O. 141504005 – An order approving expenditures as documented in the Accounts Payable Warrant #088. Approved 3-0-2
The amount was $70,482.76.
E.O. 141504006 – An order approving expenditures as documented in Payroll Warrant #087. Approved 3-0-2
The amount was $59,915.34.
- Next Meeting of the Board
Board of Selectmen Meeting jointly with the Budget Committee Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 PM in this room, and it will be televised.
Twelve Town Group Meeting Monday, April 13 at the Waterboro Town Hall at 6:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting Monday, April 13 at 7:00 PM
Board of Selectmen Meeting Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM
SAD 6 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, April 16, 6:30 PM, at Central Office.
York County Budget Committee Caucuses Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 PM in the Alfred Town Hall.
None
- Public Comments and Questions
Chief Grovo reported that Jamie Vandegraaf, the subject that robbed a store in Westbrook, has been arrested for the recent robbery here at Hannaford. Chief Grovo wanted to let people know that this man is under arrest. He is in jail. Bail has been set at $10,000 cash for this arrest. His is on a probation hold and also faces charges from the robbery in Westbrook. Chief Grovo said they are still collecting evidence and have been working with the District Attorney on the case. He said they have a strong case and the people at Hannaford did an excellent job.
None
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 PM
Approved 3-0-2
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