Poland Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
February 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lionel C. Ferland, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with Selectmen Sandra Knowles, Wendy Sanborn, Erland Torrey and Joseph Cimino present. The Town Manager and Recording Secretary were also present.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Selectman Knowles moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 1, 2007. Selectman Sanborn seconded the motion. Discussion: None
Vote: 3-yes 0-no 2-abstained (Selectmen Cimino and Knowles were not present at this meeting.)
Selectman Torrey moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 15, 2008. Selectman Sanborn seconded the motion. Discussion: None
Vote: 4-yes 0-no 1-abstained (Selectmen Torrey was not present at this meeting.)
Selectman Torrey moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 29, 2008. Selectman Sanborn seconded the motion. Discussion: None
Vote: 4-yes 0-no 1-abstained (Selectmen Knowles was not present at this meeting.)
Recognition of Visitors (A list of visitors who attended the meeting are attached to these minutes.)
George Sanborn asked that the Board consider having a separate section for visitors at the town meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
Selectman Knowles moved to appoint John Crouch to the Conservation Commission. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
BIDS
Tax Equalization Bid Results – At the recommendation of the town manager the Board agreed to schedule interviews with the respective companies on February 25, from 6:30-8:30pm. The town manager will check all references in the meantime.
Reports and Communications
Town Manager’s Report – The Town Manager provided a brief verbal summary of his report for the Board.
Financial Report – No discussions.
Communications - The following materials were included in the meeting packets:
Correspondence from community volunteer
Correspondence from Chief Rice
Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
OLD BUSINESS
Poland Spring Bottling – TIF Level Repayment Schedule
Selectman Cimino moved to approve and authorize the Poland Spring Bottling TIF repayment schedule to change to a level payment of $271,328.00 for the next four (4) years beginning with the town’s fiscal year 2009. Selectman Sanborn seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Public Hearing Outcome
Mandatory Recycling – The town manager is going to hold one additional meeting with the Solid Waste Task committee to discuss the information received at the public hearing. It was noted that the consensus of the Board is that no commercial waste is to be accepted at the Transfer Station.
Development Fees - Selectman Knowles moved to adopt the revised fee schedule as presented. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 3-yes 2-no (Selectmen Cimino and Sanborn voted in the negative.)
New Business
Appreciation Dinner – The Board agreed to the date of Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Street Name Approval - Selectman Torrey moved to approve the new road name of Stanley Street. Selectman Sanborn seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
MDOT – RRIP project - It was the consensus of the Board to grant permission to the town manager to proceed with participation in the MDOT project would improve the intersecting locations of the North Raymond Road, Megquier Hill Road and the Johnson Hill Road.
Tax Acquired Properties – Quitclaims and Land Purchase Installment Agreements
Selectman Cimino moved to grant a Quitclaim Deed to the owner on property tax account #805. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Selectman Knowles moved to grant a Quitclaim Deed to the owners on property tax account #2863. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Selectman Knowles moved to enter into Land Purchase Installment Agreements on property tax accounts #2516, #2517, #270 and #1032. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no 1-abstain (Selectman Sanborn abstained.)
Payables
Selectman Knowles moved to approve the bills payable in the amount of $293,797.19. Selectman Sanborn seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Any Other Business
School Liaison – The town manager recommended that a board member attend the school budget meetings. Selectman Cimino said that he could do some of the meetings.
Adjourn
Selectman Knowles moved to adjourn at 8:44pm. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Recorded by: Rosemary E. Roy
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