MINUTES OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
AUGUST 2, 2006
1. The meeting was called to order by Mark at 7:30 pm. Tom and Hal were present.
2. On a motion by Tom, 2nd by Mark, ALL voted accept the minutes from July 19th regular board meeting as read.
3. On a motion by Tom 2nd by Mark, ALL voted to sign Warrant #2 to pay the towns bills.
4. On a motion by Tom, 2nd by Hal ALL voted to accept Rampart Bituminous paving proposal for 2006 for portions of Scribner Hill and Forrest Edwards total $67,877.00
(* attached copy). On another motion by Tom, 2nd by Hal, ALL voted to pay Rampart to pave driveway aprons on roads with money left from paving roads.
5. CEO reported 13 new permits for July, 20 for June 70 % new construction- 58 for the year. There were 11 minor violations in June & July, plus 3 subdivisions applications. He reported on a clear cut violation on Thompson Lake that DEP was notified about. Both Zak and DEP have been to the site, they will be working together to submit proper paperwork. They have spoken with the landowner and he has not been very cooperative. Zak also found a 12 x 12 platform that was constructed this spring, half is over the water. He told the owner to remove this, a fine $100- 2500 a day, may be issued if not removed. He has also put two stop work orders on 2 properties on Ohuivo Camp road, Lawton and Grasso. He reported on a building on the Bolsters Mills Road, that he viewed code violations at. He sent the owner a
letter telling her that she needs to have the chimney inspected to make sure that the flue is safe and that the paneling around the chimney need to be removed. He told her that she could do the work herself, if not this need to be disclosed in the sales document, so the new owners will take care of these problems.
6. On a motion by Mark, 2nd by Tom all voted to sign contract for Animal Control Officer, Robert Larrabee.
7. On a motion by Tom, 2nd by Mark, All, voted to approve website name otisfieldme.gov this dotgov. Domain will cost $125 per year. Mark signed request letter.
8. Motion by Mark, 2nd by Tom ALL voted to begin paying Zak for the actual hours worked rather than the 25 hours weekly. During the winter months they feel hours will even out. The Board requested that Marianne keep close eye on the $24,000 plus receipts. The Board will discuss with finance committee for next year to review hours worked, change to salary and possibly benefits.
9. The Board voted motion by Mark, 2nd by Hal, to direct Sharon Matthews, Registrar of Voters, to proceed with contacting the proper authorities on Mr. James Ryan's violation of being registered to vote in 2 states. They want him to be prosecuted for the violation that has committed. He did not show up for the hearing she scheduled for July 25, 2006.
He called and then sent a letter, attached copy.
10. Motion to adjourn by Tom, 2nd by Mark, ALL at 9:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
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Marianne Izzo-Morin
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Mark Cyr
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Thomas Nurmi
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Hal Ferguson
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