MINUTES OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
MAY 22, 2008
1. The meeting was called to order by Mark at 7:00pm. Tom and Hal were present.
2. On a motion by Tom, 2nd by Hal, ALL voted to accept the minutes from May 7,
2008 meeting as amended Jared Damon was present not Chief Hooker.
3. On a motion by Tom, 2nd by Hal, ALL voted to sign Warrant #19 to pay the towns bills.
4. On a motion by Hal, 2nd by Mark, All voted to nominate Lenny Adler to MMA's Legislative Policy Committee.
5. Reviewed request from Pleasant Lake/ Parker Pond to support them for a grant which had a dollar amount match, plus in-kind work match. This was not proposed to the Finance Committee, therefore the amount was not put on the budget and the board could not sign this letter of support.
6. Tom Moore notified the board that he is moving to Norway. He would like to stay on as school board director to finish his term. The board stated that the Director has to live in the town. He will need to resign from the position. We need to put an ad out for a new director for a 3-year term.
7. Lenny was present he told the board that Tom has done a great some serving the people for the past 15 years. He stated that he really misses being part of the board. He said he would never run against Tom if he was running. Since Tom is retiring he would like to come out of retirement and run for Selectmen again this year.
8. Sexton Dan Peaco reported that 15-20 stones were damaged from last winter's snow. He asked if a professional logger took down the trees could the volunteers that were helping take the wood. The board said yes. He wants to get Bell Hill fence fixed but needs to get the trees removed that are causing the fence to fall over.
9. County Commissioner Caldie Jackson was present he told the board that the county budget was only a 2.8 % increase. He stated that the budget committee is the one that actually increased it over what was to be, by putting in added items. He reminded the board that they need to get someone to volunteer to be on the budget committee. He will let them know exactly when the meeting is for next year. Tom mentioned again about the cost of the 4 wheel-drives vs. the Crown Victoria. Caldie said that he is keeping track himself so he can see exactly what the mileage is.
10. Rick Micklon, who was the deputy CEO, while Rich was out on medical leave stated that the town definitely needs a full time CEO. He was very busy the whole time, with calls, messages and meetings with clients.
11. Motion to adjourn by Tom, 2nd by Hal, ALL at 7:59pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Izzo-Morin
Mark Cyr
Thomas Nurmi
Hal Ferguson
Selectmen
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