MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JULY 1st, 2008
1. The meeting was called to order by Hal at 5:30pm. Mark and Rick were present.
2. 1st item discussed was MSAD#17 Director's position and if the director, Tom Moore could serve on the school board as a representative for the town if he lived in another community. Mark had many calls with MMA; at first they said 'No". Then Attorney Stultz looked at the statute on education law (20-A M.R.S.A. § 2305) the provisions states that a vacancy exists when the director moves from the municipality from which elected. Then the same law provides that evidence that an individual is registered to vote in a municipality is prima facie evidence of that individuals residency. Therefore, since Mr. Moore is still registered to vote in Otisfield, he has not vacated his seat on the board.
Maine's election law requires that the registrar maintain and keep her records accurate (21-A M.R.S.A. 161). Mr. Moore will have to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the registrar that he is entitled to vote in Otisfield. If his intention is to move back to Otisfield and he writes this to the registrar at this time, he will remain on the voter list. If he should registrar his vehicles in another town, or buy a house in another town, he would not be able to serve. The Attorney admits that this is somewhat of a grey area in the law and should be looked at by the legislature in the future.
Tom stated that his intentions are to come back but that will depend on a number of factors.
Mark stated that the townspeople made it very clear at town meeting that they would like Mr. Moore to finish his term if that is legal.
On a motion by Mark, 2nd by Hal All voted to table his letter of resignation, thereby not sending it on the Superintendent for them to take action. They also stated that he may stay on as a member of the finance committee for 1more year.
Rick asked Tom, Joe and Frank as members of the school boards if they would come to meetings maybe once a quarter to update the board on what is happening.
3. Next item for discussion was Great Oaks Camp storm damage. CEO has sent certified and regular letter requesting that the building be secured, the building is unsafe and people may end up getting hurt.
The town attorney stated the next step would be to have the owner served notice by
Sheriff Dept in MA. This notice would be to have him attend a hearing with the Board and their attorney to get this matter taken care of, fence off area completely or demolish buildings. The date for this session is to be set for the 30th of July
4. Next item for discussion was a meeting that is set for July 9, 2008 at the Norway Town office. All that is known about this meeting is to discuss the gifting of the Tech Park land to the towns. Hal and Rick will attend.
5. Frank Blauvelt did bring up items to the board. One he heard that he had made an error at the town meeting by not recognizes someone who had their hand up. I did not intend to ignore any one. I apologize for letting this happen.
Next he spoke about the generator for the town office, he had Flanders quote a price last spring to buy the generator. They have stated that it will need an automatic switch. He needs to get prices for putting the generator in. Hal told Frank that there is some work that will be done this summer all around the building and to wait until it is complete before setting a date to set up tank & generator. Frank agreed. Meantime he will get some firm prices on the cost to set up both items and set delivery for Sept
He also stated that two items on the warrant Art. 12 & 13 did not add up to what was voted upon. Hal and Marianne will check with Joanie, Finance Committee chair, to find out what the difference is and what happened.
6. Rick wants to make sure that we have an action log of sorts or to keep items on the unfinished business category until things are completed. So things don't get lost or forgotten. Hal stated that we have been doing that, but really have never needed to keep
items on for long. We shall continue with this as usual.
7. Motion to adjourn by Hal, 2nd by Rick, at 6:25pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Izzo-Morin
Mark Cyr
Hal Ferguson
Rick Micklon
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