Poland Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
August 18, 2009
CALL TO ORDER/Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Wendy Sanborn called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with Selectmen Erland Torrey, Joseph Cimino, Peter J. Bolduc, Jr. and Larry Moreau present. The Town Manager and Recording Secretary were also present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Selectman Torrey moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session pursuant to Title 1 MRSA Chapter 13 Public Records and Proceedings, subsection 405 Executive Sessions, Subsection 6, Permitted Deliberations. Selectman Moreau seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
APPOINTMENTS
Mark Fergusson - CEDC
Selectman Moreau moved to appoint Mark Ferguson to the Community Economic Development Committee for the standard committee’s term of three (3) years. Selectman 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.) None.
Reports and Communications
Town Manager’s Report – The Town Manager provided a brief verbal summary of his report for the Board to include an updated Safety Works Status and the town’s “Year At A Glance”.
Financial Reports: 09 / 10 Revenue and Expense
Departmental Reports
Communications - The following materials were included in the meeting packets:
Committee Minutes
Nadeau Field Update
Community Dynamics Billing Inquiry Follow Up
OLD BUSINESS
Charter Workshop & 3% Petition Question
To be discussed following the open Public Hearing on August 27th.
Proposed Rte 26 Feasibility Study RFP
The consensus of the Board was approval of the solicitation of the Feasibility Study RFP presented.
Prohibiting Heavy Traffic – Plains Rd.
Selectman Moreau moved to reaffirm the current weight limit on the Plains Road. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: Selectman Cimino would like to see these ordinances reviewed and updated. Manager Lee stated that this is a project that he would like to work on during the winter and to develop a town comprehensive traffic ordinance. Selectman Moreau stated that upon the time of completion the Board should take that time to review the weight limits on roads and perhaps make any changes needed.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
New Business
Draft Poland Conservation Commission By-Laws
Final review for the September 15th meeting.
Draft Poland Community and Economic Development Committee By-Laws
Final review for the September 15th meeting.
Fire Sprinkler NFPA 2009
Power Point Presentation for the October 6th meeting.
Remove Phone Lines / Use of Radio Repeater
Board agrees with purchasing the alternate system but requested that it to go through the bid process.
ASSESSING BUSINESS
Abatement
Selectman Moreau moved to grant the personal property abatement for the valuation amount of 8,900 for account #56. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Payables
Selectman Moreau moved to approve the bills payable in the amount of $679,613.60. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: It was noted that the invoice on the grader is the final one.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Any Other Business
· East Record Road is washed out and needs some attention.
· Televising Conservation Meetings – Discussion for next meeting.
Adjourn
Selectman Bolduc moved to adjourn at 8:38PM. Selectman Moreau seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 5-yes 0-no
Recorded by: Rosemary E. Roy
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