MINUTES OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
July 16, 2008
1. The meeting was called to order by Hal at 7:00pm. Rick was present.
2. On a motion by Rick, 2nd by Hal, ALL voted to accept the minutes from July 1, 2008 Special Board Meeting as read.
3. On a motion by Rick, 2nd by Hal, ALL voted to sign Warrant #1 to pay the towns bills.
4. Bill Newcombe was present to discuss the trails at Heniger Park. The specifications that the board had stated were: trail width 8', 12' for height of horses, smooth trails for walking; remove stumps & debris from trails; wood chips at trail head & landing; fill at road crossings; address drainage- one small wet area, dress up around foundations; and block off access to other roads. Bill will return with written bids, so that the job may be started as soon as possible.
5. Stan was not present but we were told that their next meeting on the 5th was cancelled due to vacations and no actual items on the agenda. At the next meeting on the 19th of August a site walk at 6pm will take place at Canada Hill Shores. The Board meeting will be at 7pm at the town office.
6. Sexton, Dan Peaco presented the board with his revisions for the Cemetery Policy and Regulations. A. Add South Otisfield Cemetery to the list of town cemeteries. B. Line 1 cost to reserve a space is now $100 for each plot. C. Remove line 4 No shrubs or permanent plantings permitted. Add any shrub or permanent plantings can be trimmed, pruned or removed at the town's discretion. D. Add line 5- no glass containers of any type allowed. Any found will be immediately removed. The Board approved the changes.
He is waiting for information on volunteers working in the cemetery as far as liability.
The board will contact MMA legal and insurance underwriter. Rick will go with Dan to look at the erosion problems at the old side of Cedarcrest Cemetery.
7. Frank Blauvelt, EMA Director, reported to the board that the generators for both the Town Office and Spurrs Corner Fire should be bid at the same time, a package deal.
Ads will be put in papers, bids to close on August 19th, and to be opened at meeting on the 20th.
He also reported that all municipal officials need to take ESA 700 course. Richard Bean Sr. needs to complete this, if not the town will not be eligible for future FEMA monies.
8. Members of the public expressed concern with the rumors about Heniger Park: not renewing leases, making a new town beach etc. Will a committee be formed to look at the options available? Hal said that there are no specific ideas at this time. He said yes, that the board did want to set up a committee, but not as yet, due to the fact that the first lease does not expire until 2015. The committee's findings, if set up now would be a little premature as to what would be the best options for the town in 2016 and beyond. One person felt that the land could be split and leased, rather than making trails now. That would bring money into the town. Hal said the trails are already there, nothing has been changed on the land, except tree harvest in certain areas that needed to be cut. We the Board of Selectmen have been working
with our forester for the past 2 years to get an area in the park for the people of the town to use for a recreation area. Jacob Heniger wanted the Selectmen to use the land as a park, to be known as Heniger Park.
9. Rick stated that the County Commissioners Budget Committee nominations will take place on August 27, 2008 at 6pm. Hal and Rick will attend as one or the other would like to be appointed to this committee.
10. Rick presented his certificate of FOA Training that he had received after completing the formal training. He reminded everyone that all municipal officials must take this course in 2008. It is offered on the web and will be available at the MMA Convention in Oct.
11. The Consent Agreement for the Lawton's property had been signed by the Lawton's and the check for $5000.00 has been received. On a motion by Rick 2nd by Hal, they both signed the agreement.
12. On a motion by Rick, 2nd by Hal, both voted to reappoint Robert Larrabee- Animal Control Officer, Frank Blauvelt- EMA Director, Dan Peaco- Sexton & Dam Keeper, Sharon Matthews- Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Treasurer & Registrar of Voters; Marianne Izzo-Morin- Welfare Director for the ensuing year.
13. Rick would like to change the role of the Ordinance Review Committee to include reviewing policies to be used in the town. There may be new policies from MMA that they feel would benefit the town. Hal said that he felt that would be good, but wants to pole the committee to see if they want to add extra work or not.
14. Hal will be holding office hours on the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. Anyone may stop in and chat for awhile. Of course no decisions would be made but he may bring the concerns back to the board at their next meeting.
15. The board will be holding a session in the next few weeks to interview applicants for the planning board. They will also hold a workshop to review policies already in place.
The date will be posted on the board as soon as known.
16. Motion to adjourn by Rick, 2nd by Hal, ALL at 9:25pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Izzo-Morin
Mark Cyr
Hal Ferguson
Rick Micklon
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