Poland Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
January 5, 2010
CALL TO ORDER/Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chairperson Erland Torrey, called the meeting to order at 6:20PM with Selectmen Joseph Cimino (6:20PM), Peter J. Bolduc, Jr. (6:30PM) and Larry Moreau present. Chairperson Wendy Sanborn was absent with notification. The Town Manager and Recording Secretary were also present.
Executive Session
Poverty Abatements - 2 Applications
Selectman Moreau moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session to deliberate on an abatement request pursuant to Title 36 MRSA subsection 841 (2) Abatement Procedures. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 3-yes 0-no
Public Session began at 7:10PM
Reconsideration: Leonas Denial Abatement (item taken out of order)
Discussion with Mr. Leonas.
Selectman Moreau moved to grant the abatement for Map 11 Lot 10A as presented. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 1-yes 3-no (Selectmen Torrey, Bolduc & Moreau) Motion Failed.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Selectman Moreau moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 15, 2009 as presented. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 3-yes 0-no 1-abstained (Selectman Bolduc)
PUBLIC HEARING
Oversized Bulky Waste – Fee Schedule
Selectman Moreau moved to open the Public Hearing on Oversized Bulky Waste Fees. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
The Town Manager gave a brief presentation regarding the addition of Oversized Bulky Waste fees to the town fee schedule and how this particular type of waste will be handled. Public comment was limited to: Information regarding this change would be provided on the town website. The Transfer Station attendants would handle the transactions the same as they do now with other fees.
Selectman Moreau moved to close the public hearing. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Selectman Moreau moved to approve the Oversized Bulky Waste Fees as presented. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
APPOINTMENTS
Holly Bubier – Appeals Board Alt. 5 Year Term – Ms. Bubier was not present.
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: 09/10 Revenue and Expense
Communications - The following materials were included in the meeting packets:
Auburn Water District Memo
DECD’s “Letter of Intent to File Grant Application” Correspondence
ACC’s Property Tax Appeal Correspondence
Ricker Memorial Library Memo
OLD BUSINESS
April 3, 2010 Town Meeting Logistics
The Annual Town Meeting will continue to be held at the Town Hall.
Business / Employee Programs - Follow Up Discussion
Whaleback Rd. - Follow Up Discussion
Draft Pay Plan / CPI & Performance Bonus – No discussion.
Warrant Articles – Draft
Articles 10-13, and 16-18 (TIF/CEDC). Selectman Cimino objected strongly to the proposed articles. The Board agreed to table the discussion until the entire Board is present.
Gun Club Discussion - RFP
Selectman Cimino moved to sell the town property for no less than the current assessed value and following a discussion the Board agreed to have the Town Manager prepare the RFP for the their review before any further action is taken. Selectman Cimino withdrew his motion.
New Business
Ambulance Fees – Uncollectibles
Selectman Bolduc moved to send the uncollectible ambulance fees totaling $45,103.50 to a debt collections agency. Selectman Moreau seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
State Budget Cuts – Discussion only.
$100k Consolidation Grant Request – no specific deadline; considered to be a “rolling” application.
ASSESSING BUSINESS
Supplementals
Selectman Bolduc moved to approve the 2010 tax supplemental for account #586 in the amount of $828.12. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Abatements
Selectman Cimino moved to grant the 2010 tax abatement for account #2120 in the amount of $241.20. Selectman Moreau seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Selectman Moreau moved to grant the 2010 tax abatement requests for accounts #2547 and #2079. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 0-yes 4-no (Selectmen Moreau, Torrey, Cimino, Bolduc)
Selectman Moreau moved to grant the 2008 and 2009 hardship tax abatement for account #387. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Payables
Selectman Moreau moved to approve the bills payable in the amount of $622,320.31. Selectman Bolduc seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-yes 0-no
Any Other Business
Selectman Moreau – Plowing Process/explained by manager.
Selectman Torrey – Nomination Papers
Adjourn
Selectman Moreau moved to adjourn at 8:50PM. Selectman Cimino seconded the motion. Discussion: None.
Vote: -yes -no
Recorded by: Rosemary E. Roy
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