Poland Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
February 17, 2009
CALL TO ORDER & Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Wendy Sanborn called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with Selectmen Lionel C. Ferland, Jr., Erland Torrey, and Peter J. Bolduc, Jr. present. Selectman Cimino was absent with notification. The Town Manager and Recording Secretary were also present.
6:30 PM: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Poverty Abatement Request - Cancelled to be rescheduled.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Selectman Bolduc moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 3, 2009. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Recognition of Visitors (A list of visitors who attended the meeting are attached to these minutes.) None.
Reports and Communications
Town Manager’s Report - The Town Manager provided a brief verbal summary of his report for the Board.
Financial Reports: 08 / 09 Revenue and Expense
New Revenue Report
Curtailment Memo
Communications - The following materials were included in the meeting packets:
Departmental Reports
Economic Development Committee Minutes
Poland Progressive
Library Support Letter
Waterline / Stimulus Funds Letter
Draft Warrant Articles
OLD BUSINESS
Feasibility Study Decision - Larry Moreau, Norm Beauparlant and John Cleveland participated in the discussion on whether or not the study should be conducted. From the discussions the following points were made:
Should any money be spent now on this type of project considering current economic times
The Town should continue to explore what possibilities there may be and the costs
These types of studies can provide the town with valuable information
It is important to the town’s development
It is an essential part of obtaining grant monies
Selectman Ferland moved to authorize the Town Manager to proceed with the Request for Proposals for a feasibility study of water and sewer on Route 122 and Route 26. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Re-Visit Village Design Standards - No major changes; Bob Faunce will be presenting the proposed standards at the Public Hearing on February 24, 2009. The Planning Board plans to submit their Town Meeting request to the Selectmen on March 3, 2009.
April15th Legal Workshop Agenda - The Board agreed to the presented agenda the meeting will begin at 6:30PM.
New Business
Revaluation progress Report $87,500 - FYI/Discussion only. No action.
Disposition of Town Hall Lights - The Board had no objections to the disposal of the lights.
County Tax Return - Selectman Torrey moved to sign the County Tax Assessor’s Return and to authorize the Town Manager to pay the sum of $637,142.60 upon request by the county. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Bus Maintenance / School Yard Plowing Proposal - Selectman Bolduc moved to table the item until budget discussions are completed. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
RSU Property Ownership Questions - FYI/Discussion only. No action.
Land Purchase Installment Agreements - Selectman Bolduc moved to enter into Land Purchase Installment Agreements on property tax accounts 2260, 654, 1591, and 769, as read. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
New Road Name - Selectman Bolduc moved to accept the road name change from Stanley Street to Hilt Hollow. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
ASSESSING BUSINESS
Selectman Bolduc moved to grant the real estate abatements on accounts 845, 1079 and 435 totaling $1.678.57, as read. Selectman Torrey seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Payables
Selectman Torrey moved to approve the bills payable in the amount of $245,089.81. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Any Other Business
Supplemental Agenda Items:
Cable Franchise Agreement - for next meeting
Warrant Article - Conservation Commission - FYI
RSU Meeting/Finances Memo - for next meeting
Board of Appeals Hearing Testimony - FYI
Town Hall Painting Plans - FYI
Adjourn
Selectman Ferland moved to adjourn at 8:10PM. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Recorded by: Rosemary E. Roy
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