Poland Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Lionel C. Ferland, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with Selectmen Erland Torrey, Joseph Cimino and Peter J. Bolduc, Jr. present. Chairperson Wendy Sanborn was absent with notification. The Town Manager and Recording Secretary were also present.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Regional School Unit – Consolidation Plan - PowerPoint Presentation
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Selectman Torrey moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 1, 2008. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: Tapes did not reflect a consensus decision of the Board to consult the town attorney regarding Third Avenue. The minutes were not amended.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Recognition of Visitors (A list of visitors who attended the meeting are attached to these minutes.)
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR: Selectman Bolduc moved to confirm Cherie Sargent’s position with the Town of Poland as the Finance Director. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: Selectman Cimino asked of Ms. Sargent’s experiences with Trio software and Tax Increment Financing. The Town Manager expressed confidence in Ms. Sargent’s abilities to handle both.
Reports and Communications
Town Manager’s Report – The Town Manager provided a brief verbal summary of his report for the Board.
Financial Report – Distributed at meeting.
Communications - The following materials were included in the meeting packets:
Rich Haslip Letter – Requesting PWD help - WITHDRAWN
EDC Notes
Oil Bid Update
OLD BUSINESS
Hackett Trust Fund – Clarifying Guidelines – Selectman Cimino moved to adopt the Hackett Trust Fund Guidelines as presented by the Town Manager. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Land Use Code Amendment on Warrant – Selectman Cimino moved to accept and add to the Special Town Meeting Warrant of September 24, 2008, by certification an article on the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Code as presented by the Planning Board. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
9/24 and 9/29 Special Town Meeting Warrants / Certifications
Selectman Bolduc moved to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on September 24, 2008. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Selectman Torrey moved to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on September 29, 2008. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: The meetings will be recorded and televised at a later date.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Charter Commission Schedule – Update
Town Manager Employment Contract – Approved Changes for 08/09 – Selectman Torrey moved to table this item until the meeting of September 16, 2008. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Maine’s Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program – No action.
New Business
Personnel Policy - Library Amendment – Selectman Torrey moved to amend the Personnel Policy as recommended by the Town Manager. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 3-yes 1-no (Selectman Cimino)
Planning Board Payment Request – Selectman Bolduc moved to authorize payment of $1,814.15 to Robert Faunce for services provided. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Payables
Selectman Bolduc moved to approve the bills payable in the amount of $292,379.69. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Adjourn
Selectman Bolduc moved to adjourn at 9:05PM. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Recorded by: Rosemary E. Roy
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