Town of Otisfield
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00PM. Chairman; Hal Ferguson, Rick Micklon & Lenny Adler present.
2. FLAG SALUTE: Audience and Board members saluted the flag.
3. ACTION ON MINUTES:
A. To see if the Board will vote to approve the minutes of June 29, 2015 *Motion to accept minutes. LA/RM- Unanimous.
B. To see if the Board will vote to approve the minutes of July 15. *Motion to accept minutes. HF/RM- Unanimous.
L. Adler made mention of clarification of June 17 minutes regarding Overlay. It is “Set by BOS not assessors.” (Correction of line 15 under B).
4. GUESTS:
A. None
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. None
6. DEPARTMENT HEADS:
A. None
7. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
A. Inquiry of town’s purchase of a dump truck. H. Olsen Response affirmative that we had bought a 2003 International straight truck for $33,333.33 from the town of Greenwood. LA
B. 1. Inquiry regarding instillation of dry hydrant up at the parking lot in Heniger Park. E. McCarthy BOS response was that they recommended the Association speak with the Fire Chief. The Association may do that on their own after getting the particulars from the Chief. LA
2. An issue of leaves and clippings being dump up on left side of HP. BOS chair requested it be stopped as it is town property-no dumping allowed of brush. B. Stone
3. On this topic, conveyor belt and miscellaneous old metal has been left near Lot 14-Association will take care of clean up. E. McCarthy
4. Concern regarding docks at HP, as they are installed by the Association for their use not the public, the Association needs to have
insurance on them. Association President, P. Casey will look into it by next Board meeting. Statement made that they are incorporated and should have no problem. B. Casey
5. Discussion of present standing on HP leases for those who did not sign
sign the 99 year lease, representing 20 association members present. P. Casey
A ninety minute overview from onset to current standing was given. Members are appreciative of Boards past concessions, and information on Portfolio loans through local banking institutions (RM/LA). Stated financing issues with Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac guidelines and restrictions caused delay in proceeding with lease agreements for which PC took responsibility for. Due to confusion on their part, hopes BOS will reconsider to offer of 99 year leases.
The Board will hold Special Selectmen’s meeting and get back with P. Casey prior to next meeting within a weeks time to let HP residents know their decision.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ITEMS:
A. Cemetery Reservation:
BOS approved accepting fees for South Otisfield Cemetery for Mark and Nancy Ratner & family (8) and Jonathan & Christine Mark & family (8) @ $200 ea. /$3200. HF/LA-Unanimous
B. Local Road Assistance Certificate 2015=$$61,244.
A motion to accept. LA/HF-Unanimous Road Commissioner will determine usage. MIM say slated for Powhatan & Gore Roads
C. Board approved reassignment of Lot 12 (Alice Richards to Theodore & Diana Pearson) in Heniger Park. LA/HF-Unanimous
D. Preliminary 2016 State Valuation $278,850,000. (2015=$273,150,000)
Discussion ensued that our town is third following Waterford and Harrison. LA
9. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
A. None
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Question from HP resident, E. McCarthy regarding when getting signed leases. BOS stated as long as CEO, R. St. John has signed off on packet, they would be all set. The lots that have met all of the requirements will have the leases signed at the 8/19/15 selectmen meeting. There were a few lots that we have not received approval to inspect. HF/RM
B. BOS mentioned site walk for CMP on Swampville Rd. for TIF to be held
8/6/15 as posted at the Town Office
11. SELECTMEN’S ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED & VOTED ON:
A. Town Warrant: *Motion to approve Warrant #2 to pay the town’s bills. HF/LA- Unanimous
B. Ballot received to vote for Maine Municipal Officers. LA familiar with those running. Motion made to cast ballot. LA/HF- Unanimous
12. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD:
A. Discussion concerning HP leases to those who did not sign up by due date. A motion was made of 25K penalty. LA/RM Discussion failed regarding fee for penalty or late charge. A second motion was made for 10K on front lots/3K for back lots. LA/HF. Discussion amended from the day of lease signature by BOS. Motion to have the issue table until Monday, 8/10/15 at 7pm. LA/HF- Unanimous
13. ADJOURNMENT: *Motion to adjourn at 9:45. HF/LA
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon A. Matthews
Town Clerk
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Hal Ferguson, Chairman Rick Micklon Lenny Adler
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