Poland Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
August 19, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Wendy Sanborn called the meeting to order at 6:30PM with Selectmen Lionel C. Ferland, Jr., Erland Torrey, Joseph Cimino and Peter J. Bolduc, Jr. present. The Town Manager was also present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – Personnel Matter
Selectman Torrey moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session with the Town Manager pursuant to Title 1 MRSA Chapter 13 Public Records and Proceedings, subsection 405 Executive Sessions, subsection 6(A) to discuss a personnel matter. Selectman Ferland seconded the motion.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Minutes of Previous Meeting - Not available.
Special Presentation: Rep. Robinson – MIA flag
Special Communications:
1. Sheriff Guy Desjardins – Annual Report
2. Councilor Pat Potvin, Auburn – County Government
Appointments: Charter Members
Selectman Cimino moved to appoint James W. Porter to the Charter Commission subject to approval of the Charter Commission’s creation on September 29, 2008. Selectmen Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Selectman Bolduc moved to appoint Nancy L. Fraser to the Charter Commission subject to approval of the Charter Commission’s creation on September 29, 2008. Selectmen Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Selectman Cimino moved to appoint Lois A Snowe-Mello to the Charter Commission subject to approval of the Charter Commission’s creation on September 29, 2008. Selectmen Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Recognition of Visitors (A list of visitors who attended the meeting are attached to these minutes.) Resident John Holloway spoke to the Board regarding the new regulations at the Transfer Station.
Reports and Communications
Town Manager’s Report – The Town Manager provided a brief verbal summary of his report for the Board. No action.
Financial Report – No action.
Communications - The following materials were included in the meeting packets:
Departmental Reports
Maine’s Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program
Confirmation of Procedure of School Budget Special Town Meeting
Conservation Commission Minutes – June & July
EDC Minutes - July
Resignation of Bill Doughty
OLD BUSINESS
Developer Financial Guarantee Policy – Selectman Cimino moved to adopt the August 19, 2008 Developer Financial Guarantee Policy to provide additional clarification of the Comprehensive Land Use Code. Selectmen Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Hackett Trust Fund – Clarifying Guidelines – The consensus of the Board was to have a minimum principal in the Hackett Trust Fund of $5,000.00.
9/24 and 9/29 Special Town Meeting Warrant(s) – Selectman Ferland moved to sign the September 24, 2008 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: Chairman of the Planning Board, Larry Moreau spoke to the Board to request that an article be added to the warrant of September 24, 2008 regarding a change to the CLUC in direct relation to condominiums. The Planning Board is holding a public hearing on August 26, 2008 regarding the change to the ordinance. The Board agreed to wait until the Planning Board has their public hearing and to hold off signing both town meeting warrants until their meeting on September 2, 2008.
New Business
None.
ASSESSING BUSINESS
Abatement – Selectman Ferland moved to grant the abatements to accounts 1722, 3188, 323, and 105 for a total of $1824.19 plus interest and costs. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Payables
Selectman Torrey moved to approve the bills payable in the amount of $99,581.46. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Any Other Business
None.
Adjourn
Selectman Torrey moved to adjourn at 8:50PM. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Recorded by: Rosemary E. Roy
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