Town of Otisfield
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Hal Ferguson, Chairman; Rick Micklon and Lenny Adler were present.
2. FLAG SALUTE
*Audience and board members saluted the flag.
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
A. Meeting minutes from March 3, 2010. *Motion to accept minutes as amended. LA/RM– Unanimous. #6 A, the word “certified” was added before truck.
4.SPECIAL EVENTS
A. None. ~
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. None.
6. DEPARTMENT HEADS:
A. Dan Peaco, Vice Chair of PB: Reporting that Mike McAllister’s PB Term expires 06/11. Mike offered to step down from a voting member to an Alternate position. This would allow Karen Turino to be moved up from the Alternate position. BOS see no issue w/ this, but would like something in writing from PB. Discussion: Would he finish his term, or switch w/ Karen. This needs to be discussed further.
7. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
A. None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ITEMS:
A. Heniger Park Lease extension; Doyle, Lot 18B. Lease expires 4/01/2020. Verbiage about leasing will be added “The Town of Otisfield makes no representation that the lease will be extended beyond the expiration date”. *Motion to extend lease for another 10 years. LA/RM – Unanimous.
B. Received abatement for the Bell Hill property that the FD burned. *Motion to sign the abatement. LA/RM – Unanimous.
C. School District invited BOS to attend financial workshop - Wed, March 24 at South Paris Elementary School. 7– 8 PM.
D. MMA is sponsoring a Grant funding Workshop for Municipalities – BOS are invited to attend. April 8, in Augusta. BOS Will report back to MIM if attending.
9. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
A. None.
10. UNFINISHED /SCHEDULED BUSINESS:
A. Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting start date with John Mahoney, Tuesday March 23rd at 7pm at Town Office - Selectmen will be present. *Motion to accept Cheryl Cook & Stan Brett to this committee.
B. Road Commissioner job description was reviewed by BOS and Richard Bean. TT will put it on Town letterhead and place it on the web site when notified to do so. MIM will give to Richard for his review. Road entry permits for town roads will be added.
11. SELECTMEN’S ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED & VOTED ON:
A. *Motion to sign Warrant # 17 to pay the towns bills. HF/LA – Unanimous.
B. Community Hall Informational Meeting will be held on April 14th at 7:00 PM. MIM will check w/ the Community School for availability. MIM will place in the newspaper, and on sign in front of Town Office. Otisfield Community Hall Building Assessment submitted by Rick Micklon and Ken Bartow. HF & LA agree that this submittal is very informative and should be added to the web site.
C. Interviews for Highway laborer position will be held on Thursday, March 25th @ 7pm (30 min intervals)
D. Two new applicants for Comprehensive Planning Committee- Cheryl Cook & Stan Brett (see 10 A above). Currently this committee has (8) members.
E. Richard Remington of 266 Bolsters Mills Road sent a complaint letter to CEO and BOS. All involved have reviewed letter. Packet submitted from CEO to BOS, this is the 3rd letter about same issue. CEO has not responded to this latest letter. Richard Remington is suggesting CEO is not doing his job. CEO: The issues Mr. Remington is complaining of are not warranted 1) Camper trailer, CEO explains there are no setbacks for this, therefore there is no action to be taken 2) Neighbors porch lights; CEO explains the town does not regulate a porch light 3) Posting a no trespassing sign, CEO explains we have no jurisdiction to go after people for posting these signs on their property. CEO & BOS feel this is not a town issue but rather, two neighbors that are not getting along. CEO explained Richard
Remington is not the property owner. If CEO responds, he would like property owner notified. BOS agree by consensus, that a letter should be written by CEO and sent to the land owners with all the attachments included. The Reynolds will be given a copy of said letter.
12. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
A. Town Clerk – One year term. LA: MMA said if no term is suggested, then it defaults to a one year term which should be voted on each year. If in the article it was written as indefinite, then no need to vote in each year.
B. Abi Road: BOS are concerned about the safety issues of a potentially hazardous structure now owned by the Town. Looks like there are only two sides standing. BOS feel they should have it knocked down. Richard Bean, can take it down w/ back hoe. LA will discuss w/ Richard
C. Beach: – Picnic tables are in. Danny Peaco will assemble and decide where they should be placed. “Boat/ trailer”, “diagonal” or “trailer parking only” signs will be ordered. Handicap Parking and No Smoking signs are in.
D. Beach Gate Keepers – BOS agree that MIM should talk to same people who took care of beach last year. Worked out very well, with no issues. An application was submitted from Michael Thorn in the event that a position is to open. BOS all agree that he is overly qualified *Motion to accept Michael Thorn as an alternate Gate Keeper.
E. Town Report – This year’s Town Report will be dedicated to Jim Bishop and Tom Nurmi.
F. Boston Cane: Orrell Linnell who turned 100 on March 16th was presented w/ the Boston Cane and plaque by the BOS this week. Senator Snowe, Maine House & Senate also sent along congratulations and presentations.
13. Upcoming Dates:
Board of Selectmen Meeting April 7, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
14. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. HF/RM – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Secretary
Approved by:
Hal Ferguson, Chairman
Rick Micklon~
Lenny Adler
Approved on: 4/7/10
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