Town of Otisfield
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2011
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 December 15, 2010. *Motion to accept minutes. HF/LA– Unanimous.
4.SPECIAL EVENTS
A. None.
5.COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. None.
6.DEPARTMENT HEADS:
A. None.
7. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
A.Garry Dyer has retired from the FD and LA is requesting that a letter be written & sent to him, thanking him for all of his years as Fire Chief and firefighter. BOS Agreed and will have something written up. Discussion regarding putting letter on website.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ITEMS:
A.
9. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
A.None.
10. UNFINISHED /SCHEDULED BUSINESS:
A. Town Office update on accessibility changes- door & ramp. Ken Bartow presented a proposal into public record. BOS reviewed proposal line by line. There was a guard rail proposal of $943.70, a lockset proposal of $30.00 & a power assist operating door of $2,493.00. *Motion to award this job to Ken Bartow for items 1-3 of proposal, totaling approx. $3,466.70. LA/RM – Unanimous. This will be an April/May time frame.
11. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD:
A. Lap top: BOS would like to buy the lap top that was specked out by David Hyer, but before committing to that, HF will find out where MIM is w/ purchasing. *Tabled until discussed w/ MIM.
B.Quarterly Financials: BOS would like MIM to provide the quarterly financials for next meeting.
C.Public Hearing on Saturday Pond horse power reduction: BOS said there was a good turnout and more discussion / meetings will arise from this.
D.Snow Storm/ Town office hours: LA: Feels that the town office should still be open for business during snow storms. RM: Agrees that a concerted effort should be made by all town employees to get into work. That being said, none of the BOS want the employees to risk their lives, but to call Richard Bean’s cell and ask for assistance.
E.Great Oaks: Edward Benjamin the Attorney for Great Oaks has been in touch w/ the town. An upcoming date will be set that works for everyone involved. Depositions have been received. *More info. to come.
F. Comprehensive Plan: RM perused the Comprehensive Plan edits that have been made and thinks it would be wise for BOS to sit in and be part of an upcoming meeting. There is a lot of information that needs to be absorbed but feels that it’s necessary for all to attend. HF & LA agree.
12.SELECTMEN’S ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED & VOTED ON:
A.*Motion to sign Warrant # 12 to pay the town bills. LAHF – Unanimous. BOS will stop in individually at town office to sign once Sharon has made it available.
B. Fire Chief: The Fire Dept. has re-elected Mike Hooker as Fire Chief and sent a letter of recommendation to the BOS. *Motion to re-elect Fire Chief Hooker. HF/LA – Unanimous. A certification of appointment should be made and Sharon will need to swear Mike in.
C.*Motion to re-appoint Sharon Matthews as the Registrar of Voters for a (2) year term. LA/RM – Unanimous.
12.Upcoming Dates:
A.Board of Selectmen Workshop, January 12, 2011 @ 7:00 PM - Town Office Annex (former class room)
B.Board of Selectmen Meeting, January 19, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
14.ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. HF/RM – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Secretary
Approved by:
Hal Ferguson, Chairman
Rick Micklon
Lenny Adler
Approved on:1/19/11
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