TOWN OF TREMONT
REGULAR SELECTMEN’S MEETING
TREMONT COMMUNITY BUILDING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2006
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The November 6, 2006 Regular Selectmen’s Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Scott Grierson.
2. ROLL CALL
Present were Chairman Scott Grierson, Selectmen Charlie Dillon, Heath Higgins, Kathi Thurston and Chris Eaton, Town Manager Millard Billings, and Recording Secretary Debbi Nickerson.
Members of the public present were Mark Good – Islander, Spencer Ervin, Steve Wilson – Clerk of the Works, Connie Howe, Bill Carroll and Philip Silver.
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
None
4. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Warrant 49 3,961.81
Warrant 50 1,500,000.00
Warrant 51 13,813.12
Warrant 52 4,651.59
Warrant 53 86,408.21
Warrant 54 1,488.06
Warrant 55 36,271.30
Warrant 56 4,877.65
Selectman Charlie Dillon asked where the money for Warrant 50 came from. He was assured the money was sitting in the Checking Account from Real Estate Taxes, etc. and the interest rate on the Investment Account is higher.
Motion made by Selectman Charlie Dillon, with second by Selectman Heath Higgins, to approve Warrants 49 – 56. Motion passed by a show of hands 5-0.
5. AMENDMENTS/ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
6. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
The new truck is at Bangor Truck Equipment. They hope to have it ready by November 17th. Public Works is still cleaning up from the last week’s storm. Also, during that storm it was raining sideways and the water was driven in through the gables ends and soaked the insulation and the attic floor. Town Manager Millard Billings suggested doing a moisture test to be sure it is drying out. Chairman Scott Grierson said he went to inspect the new town office on the insistence of Public Works Employee Jimmy Schlaefer and found that the ends were unprotected a few days before the storm. He went again during the storm and discovered the water. Selectman Charlie Dillon asked if it has been corrected.
Clerk of the Works Steve Wilson assured him it has and every thing should be dry by the time the new office is in use. Selectman Heath Higgins said he and Mr. Billings would be on site tomorrow to check the moisture. Steve Wilson informed the Selectmen on Tuesday, Family Flooring will be putting the tile around the entrances and the elevator. Wednesday the ceiling tiles are going up and Friday they will be blowing in the rest of the insulation in the attic. Sign will be up this week, and the light poles are in, but not yet installed. Elevator inspection is set for Friday. They are looking for substantial completion by December 20th. Mr. Billings is hoping to schedule an Open House and Holiday Party in the new town office.
Chairman Scott Grierson was called out during the storm to clear Lopus Point Rd. He made Lopus Point Rd. passable.
7. UPDATE ON TOWN OFFICE
See Agenda Item 6. Town Manager Report
Motion made by Selectman Kathi Thurston, with second by Selectman Heath Higgins, to move 8. Acquisition of Property to the end of the agenda. Motion passed by a show of hands 5-0.
8. AGENDA ITEM 9. ANIMAL CONTROL ISSUES
Chairman Scott Grierson said he would like to invite the Animal Control Officer to the next meeting. The other Selectmen seemed to be in agreement.
9. AGENDA ITEM 10. HARBOR COMMITTEE
Chairman Scott Grierson commented on the fact the Harbor Committee was not present at this Selectmen’s Meeting. Selectman Kathi Thurston also asked where the Harbor Committee was. Spencer Ervin, who is on the Harbor Committee, said he got a phone call from the Town Office telling him there would be a matter concerning the Harbor Committee tonight and he could attend the Selectman’s Meeting if he chose to do so. He was never informed that he had to be at the meeting and felt the other members were not informed also. Chairman Scott Grierson said the available Selectmen attended the Harbor Committee, but the Select Board requested the Harbor Committee to attend their meeting and he felt they should have been here.
Spencer Ervin pointed out the Selectmen that were present at the Harbor Committee did not tell the members they needed to attend this Selectmen’s Meeting. Town Manager Billings and Selectman Chris Eaton said they thought the Harbor Committee felt the issue had been discussed and therefore they did not need to discuss it any more. Chairman Scott Grierson stressed the Select Board had invited the Harbor Committee to this meeting to discuss issues that had been brought before them and the Harbor Committee did not attend this meeting.
Mr. Silver said he has paid two years to be on the Mooring Waiting List, but this year he was late and dropped off the list. He received a check for $60.00 and did not know why.
Chairman Scott Grierson said he felt the Harbor Committee needed more oversight.
The Selectmen asked to invite the Harbor Committee, in writing, to their December 4, 2006 meeting.
Motion made by Selectman Chris Eaton, with second from Selectman Kathi Thurston, to appoint Jon Crossman to the Harbor Committee. Motion passed by a show of hands 5-0.
10. AGENDA ITEM 11. OTHER
MRC has requested the Selectmen vote for a MRC Board of Directors (see attached).
Motion made by Selectman Charlie Dillon, with second by Selectman Heath Higgins, to vote for John Chisholm for Director’s Ballot. Motion passed by a show of hands 5-0.
Town Manager Millard Billings has received a letter from the Hancock County Planning Commission asking the town to write a letter in support for (HCPC) USDA-RUS application for solid waste related technical assistance funding. The Selectmen asked Town Manager Millard Billings to write the letter.
Chairman Grierson asked for Mr. Billings’s progress on the Alewives situation. Mr. Billings said he has called and is waiting for a call back.
Chairman Grierson asked what percentage of Tremont’s County Tax goes to the Sheriff.
Chairman Grierson commented that he felt the new town office would be a very good emergency shelter because Big Al’s is right across the street and they have a generator and the ability to cook hot meals.
11. AGENDA ITEM 8. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
The Negotiating Committee is waiting call backs.
12. ADJOURN
Next two Selectmen’s Meetings will be 11/20/06 and 12/4/06.
Motion made by Selectman Heath Higgins, with second by Selectman Kathi Thurston, to adjourn. Motion passed by a show of hands 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbi Nickerson
Recording Secretary
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Scott Grierson Charlie Dillon
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Heath Higgins Katharine Thurston
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Chris Eaton
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