Town of Otisfield
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Hal Ferguson, Chairman,
Rick Micklon & Lenny Adler present. *Marianne Morin and Tanya Taft were both absent.
2. FLAG SALUTE
*Audience and Board members saluted the flag.
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
A. Meeting minutes from April 18, 2012. *Motion to accept minutes. HF/LA – Unanimous.
4. SPECIAL EVENTS
A. None.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Conservation Committee: Present were Pixie Williams, Lee Dassler, Jeff Stern and Bob Blake.
Bob provided updated info on Two Ponds Nature Area, including trail maps and ideas for proposed benches, a kiosk, and signage. BOS advised OCC to have a table, regarding this Nature Area and the proposed trail names, at the next town meeting.
Pixie spoke of the expertise of the OCC members and asked the BOS for its continued support, as well as the Board’s consideration to use the committee as an advisory group to environmental issues within the town. She also spoke of the many projects that the OCC is actively looking at; such as the Crooked River, Jugtown Plains, vernal pools, and the Nature Area/Hiking Trails.
LA asked that the OCC remember that they are not a political committee, nor should they be entering onto private property. Pixie and Lee both said that they only enter private property with permission from the landowner.
BOS asked that the focus be public education for the environmental issues that need to be of concern for the taxpayers of Otisfield. OCC agreed that the majority of its work should and can be education based.
B. David McVety: Otisfield Social Outreach Committee: Provided BOS with an overview and handout that outlined upcoming events to be held at the Community Hall. He also discussed the need for financial support ($900) to offset expenses for PR, guest speakers, food, and basic supplies. This request is now with the Finance Committee.
6. DEPARTMENT HEADS:
A. None
7. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
A. None
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ITEMS:
A. None
9. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
A. None
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. RM spoke of the progress on the Annex.
B. RM spoke on the status of the advertising for the new Town Garage bids.
11. SELECTMEN’S ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED & VOTED ON:
A. Town Warrant: *Motion to sign Warrant #20 to pay the town bills. HF/LA – Unanimous.
12. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD:
A. HF: The town has been accepted for $10,000 check from Mr. Jack Gibson. This donation was requested for and agreed to by Mr. Gibson, for a new heating system for the Community Hall. It will need to be put out for bid, following Town Meeting.
B.*Motion to nominate LA for the MMA Legislative Policy Committee. HF/RM – Unanimous.
C. HF: Fire Chief Hooker submitted the Collocation Agreement for US Cellular approval.
D. Discussion re: U.S. flag attachment to CMP poles for July 4th.
E. Discussion re: EMA Hazard Mitigation Plan 2012. BOS hesitant to sign it until LA discusses it more with Richard Bean and Oxford County EMA.
F. HF gave a brief update re: tax acquired property discussions with a current owner.
G. HF: We locked into a $3.51/gallon fuel oil cost. (with SAD 17)
13. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. HF/LA – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Micklon, Acting Secretary
Approved by:
Hal Ferguson, Chairman
Rick Micklon
Lenny Adler
Approved on: May 16, 2012
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