Annual Report

Town of Turner Maine

 

 

Year Ending June 30, 2010

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Table of Contents                                                      .....................................             3

Dedication                                                                  .....................................             4

Municipal Officials                                                    .....................................             6

Mission Statement                                                     .....................................             7

Administration

            Board of Selectmen                                       ....................................              7

            Town Manager                                               ....................................              8

            Town Clerk                                                     ...................................               9

            Treasurer                                                       ....................................            10

            Tax Collector                                                 ....................................            15

            Assessors                                                       ....................................            16

Property List                                                  ....................................            17

Code Enforcement Officer                            ....................................            44

Planning Board                                               ....................................            44

Zoning Board of Appeals                               ....................................            45

Public Safety                                                             

Fire Department                                            ....................................            46

            Emergency Management                              ....................................            47

Addressing Officer                                         ....................................            47

Rescue Department                                       ....................................            48

Public Works 

            Road Commissioner                                      ....................................            48

Solid Waste Committee                                 ....................................            49

Community Services                                                             

Animal Control                                               ....................................            49

General Assistance Review                          ....................................            50       

Boofy Quimby Memorial Center                  ....................................            50

Leavitt Institute Building                             ....................................            51

Ministerial Grammar School Fund               ....................................            51

Turner Museum & Historical Association   ....................................            52

Budget Committee                                         ....................................            52

Financial Audit of June 30, 2010 (Abstract) ....................................            53

Proposed Municipal Budget                                      ....................................            59

Town Meeting Warrant                                             ....................................            74

Notices                                                                      

            Senator Susan Collins                                    ....................................            82       

            Congressman Michael Michaud                   ....................................            84       

            State Senator Garrett Mason                       ....................................            85

            State Representative Jeffrey Timberlake   ....................................            86

MSAD#52                                                      ....................................            89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedication

 

 

Turner Museum and Historical Association has made a very notable impression in our Community. The Officers and volunteer members prepare exhibits, receive artifacts, catalogue and oversee the care and preservation of them in an effort to perpetuate for this and future generations the events, customs, and traditions of local history, past, present and future to make possible the diffusion of such knowledge.

 

The exhibits came together when the Turner Historical Society and the Turner History Rooms joined forces to become this Association officially in 2002.

 

Working together made sense for both groups when the fourth floor of the Leavitt Institute Building became available for their use in 2003. The moves were made and the rooms were setup. There is an effort to rotate some of the artifacts in the halls showing more of the inventory to visitors.

 

They now host school visits, out of town appointments, and special events which all promote Turner’s early history.

 

The corner stone of the organization is “Tootie” Pulsifer Ricker. She has been the most diligent supporter of Turner’s historical exhibits shopping or procuring items in some of the most unusual places with an eye for the most unique items.

 

She has a vast knowledge of the families of Turner and would know the significance of Doctor Vile’s medicine bag as well as the snowplowing equipment of the turn of the 20^th century. Industry and business of Turner have been a focal point of one of the exhibit rooms. Schools, churches, and agriculture are also featured.

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“Tootie Ricker”

 

Fund raising activities take place all year round. The Winter Festival with the Turner Public Library held a December Open House is of significant importance.

 

Barbara Varney Beedy and Elvera Stevens Pardi present items for sale and the annual raffle of a handmade quilt generates income to support the preservation and procurement of artifacts. They participate in the Craft Fair held at the high school and share their for sale items during the July 4^th Festival on the Green.

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“Barbara & Elvera”

 

Peter and Natalie Dyer Pilsbury donate many hand-craft items for the Annual Open House. Pete is responsible for the restoration of the Turner Center Creamery building and the North Turner Toll Bridge which are on display in Turner Center. Their gifted hands support many fundraising projects. Their historical knowledge makes their efforts heart-warming to say the least.

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Melissa Perrin and “Pete & Nat”

 

Officers are James Talbot, President; Joan Ricker, Vice President; Natalie Pilsbury, Treasurer; Cynthia French, Secretary; Elvera Pardi, Genealogist, Joan “Tootie” Ricker, Historian and Curator.

 

The membership list is generated from the names of those who have shown an interest in the work that is involved with this amazing display. There are no dues to be a member. Active members are George & Leota Austin, Ron & Barbara Beedy, Jolene & Gary Brooks, Ralph & Sandra Caldwell, David & Susan Dyer, Maggie Emerson, Cynthia French, Bunny Gilbert, Wink & Pat Gilbert, Bertha Goodwin, Garrick Grant, Stanley Hill, Homer Hinkley, Sterling Hinkley, Scott & Carolyn Honaker, Lawrence & Leverna House, Annette, Leavitt, Peter & Eva Leavitt, Ruth Leavitt, Vivian Mancine, Jean Morris, Ken & Daphne Nettleship, Elvera Pardi, Muriel Pratt, Pete & Nat Pilsbury, Joan & Donald Ricker, James & Jennifer Talbot, Roxanne Tremblay, Adrian Tucker, Gordon Twitchell, and Bill Whitman.

 

Each of them in their own way generate enthusiasm for one area or another of Turner’s rich heritage and documented history. This room is one of many which feature a glimpse of history with buildings, farms, business and industry.  Other exhibits feature Berry Hall, Leavitt Institute, Turner Center Creamery, an early one room school setting, and a typical parlor and kitchen circa 1880 to1930. The meeting room contains many photographs and other items of interest. It also has a deacon’s bench from a local church. Other displays contain military memorabilia, Bear Pond Park, and an old barber shop.

 

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The effort for preservation and display of the artifacts will remain warm and nostalgic in the hearts of many visitors.

 

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Gratitude is given to The Turner Museum and Historical Association membership for these worthy efforts. You should be proud of your ongoing achievements because they are most significant. A heart-felt “Thank You for All That You Do” from the Board of Selectmen and the Town of Turner, Maine

MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

 

Moderator

Ira Goodwin, Jr.

Joyce Moulin, Sandra Philipon

 

Selectmen, Assessors, Overseers

Of the Poor

Angelo M Terreri, Chairman; Jeffrey L Timberlake, Vice Chairman; Richard C Keene, Lawrence M House, Dennis S Richardson

 

Town Manager, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Road Commissioner, GA Director, Superintendent of Cemeteries, Town Clerk

Eva Leavitt

 

Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Treasurer,

Election Warden

Rebecca M Allaire

Assistant Town Clerk, Deputy Treasurer

Joyce E Moulin, Sandra L Philipon,
Annette F Roy

 

Registrar of Voters

Joyce E Moulin

 

Election Clerks

Barbara Bell, Jolene Brooks, Carmen Foster, Mary Gallup, Joan Giard, Janet Irish, Debra Moon, Joyce Moulin, Sandra Philipon, Gail Roberts, Karen Wilcox

 

Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector,

Plumbing Inspector

Roger A Williams

 

Health Officer

William Flewelling

 

Planning Board

Margaret Imber, Chairman; Shirley Twitchell, Vice Chairman; Joan Bryant-Deschanes, Raymond Lavoie, R Edward

Morris, Jr., Mark Morris, Roy Nickerson

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

William Rupert, Chairman; Michael

Hemingway, Winston Gilbert, Jr., Mary Wade, Karen Youland

 

Board of Assessment Review

Rodney Shaw, Chairman; Kenneth Butcher, Donald Prince, Karen Youland

 

Fire Department

Michael Arsenault; Fire Chief; Ross Gagne, Assistant Chief; Winfield Coleman-South Station, Seputy Chief; ; Lt. James Allen and Capt. Rodney Guptill-North Station; Roland Lajoie and Gerard Forgues Safety Officers;  Captain Robert Kalinowski Training, Captain; Maintenance Officer, Gerard Forgues

 

Rescue Department

Laurel Gagne, Rescue Chief; Ross Gagne, Assistant Chief;  Michael Arsenault, Training Officer; Robert Kalinoske, Quality Control Coordinator

 

Emergency Management Director, Addressing Officer

Ross Gagne

 

Animal Control Officer

Wendell Strout

 

Road Committee

Randall Murray, Chairman; Kenneth Butcher, Eva Leavitt, Thomas Perkins, Charles Poland, Jeffrey Timberlake, Kurt Youland

 

Solid Waste Committee

Philip Mason, Sandra Parent, Michael Sullivan, Rick Simmons, Kenneth Richards

 

BQMC Board of Directors

Vicky Mason, Manager; Kelly Arsenault, Donald Ricker, Paul Giroux, Warren Palmer

 

Leavitt Institute Building Board of Directors

Ralph Caldwell, Chairman; Bernice Gilbert, George LaPage, Jean Morris, Joan Ricker, James Talbot, Elizabeth Twitchell

GAR Hall/Community House

Lawrence House, Patricia Libby,

Harris Bradeen

 

MSAD #52

Board of Directors

Elizabeth Bullard, Peter Ricker,

Jo Ann Nickerson, Mark Tanous

 

Budget Committee

Rodney Shaw, Chairman; Ralph Caldwell, Vice Chairman, Michael Chasse, Gregory Gilbert Sr., Ronald Harris, Robert Levesque, Steven Maheu, Brenda Gagne, Mathew Conklin

 

 

State Representative District 96

Jeffrey Timberlake

284 Ricker Hill Rd., Turner, ME 04282

(207)225-6016 or (207)754-6000

Rep.Jeffrey.Timberlake@legislature.maine.gov

 

State Senator District 17

Garrett Mason

(207)287-1505

Sengarrett.mason@legislature.maine.gov

 

US Representative to Congress 2^nd District 2

Michael Michaud, 1724 Longworth Office Building, Washington DC 20515 (202)225-6306 Re.MikeMichaud@mail.house.gov

Local: 179 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240 (207)782-3704

 

US Senator

Susan B Collins, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20310-1904, (202)224-2523 senator@collins.senate.gov Local: 11 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240 (207)784-6969

 

US Senator

Olympia J Snowe, 250 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510-1903 (202)224-5344 Olympia@Snowe.senate.gov, Local: 2 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210 (207)786-2451

 

Town of Turner Board of Selectmen Mission Statement

The mission of the Turner Board of Selectmen is to serve the public trust and represent the interests of The Town’s Citizens.  We will accomplish this mission by working effectively with each other as well as department heads, town employees and other elected and appointed officials.  Conducting our-selves with integrity and honesty we will administer community policies and oversee the cost-effective utilization of our human, financial and physical assets to maintain and improve the quality of life for Turner Citizens.  

 

Angelo M Terreri, Chairman;

Jeffrey L Timberlake, Vice-Chair; Richard C Keene; Dennis S Richardson, Lawrence M House

 

Board of Selectmen

 

   The year of 2010 turned into another great year for the Town of Turner.  Beginning with the building of the new gazebo with many thanks going out to the many people and businesses that generously gave gifts of money, time and materials to make this possible.  It is something Mavis Varney would have been proud of, especially seeing the crowds of people attending the various functions.

 

Congratulations to Accidental Anomalies as the Turner Business Award recipient.  Also a big thank you to Jon Randall, President, for the gift of the new railings that now grace the back stairs at BQMC.

 

   A new park was created on land owned by the Town on the south side of the Main Street Bridge.  Benches were installed and the brush was cleared enhancing a wonderful view.  This area will be dedicated this Spring in memory of Phillip Bryant, the only Turner soldier to loose his life in the Vietnam War.

 

   We, as a Board, spent many ours reviewing and updating the personnel policy; which had not been done thoroughly since approximately 1997 in an effort to keep us in the right century.  There were some additions, omissions and word amendments to help protect the Town and it's employees.  We also implemented an internet policy to monitor use and appropriate behavior on the computer along with the available internet access.  We reviewed and amended the purchasing policy to bring it in line with the Board's vision of controlled spending throughout Town.

 

   The Board implemented a ground breaking proto-cal and created a Sick Time Bank Plan which should lessen our long term debt by eliminating any excessive build-up of accumulated sick time, yet makes provisions for any catastrophic illness or injury.  We spent many nights in regular meetings and workshops along with input from the town employees and constituents to develop a plan that benefits both parties, yet remain a cost effective way to watch out for our employees.

 

   Santa Claus and friends did an official tree lighting ceremony at the Town Office for the second year in a row with many residents and children attending.  Santa arrived on a festively lit Fire Truck as his sleigh was unavailable.  This is a tradition we hope to continue for many years to come!

 

   A Special Town Meeting was held December 6, 2010 to obtain authority to accept a gift of 23.7 acres adjacent to the Town Gravel Pit from Patron Properties of Lisbon, Maine owned by Ronald Poulin.  The acreage will be added to the existing gravel pit mining area for licensing.

 

   In these tough economic times the budget process has been long and sometimes painful trying to keep the expectations and needs of the Townspeople in line, while holding taxes to a minimum.  Many long hours with animated "discussions" took place between the Budget Committee and the Board trying to keep spending in check.

 

   Again, we as a Board, take great pride in trying to keep the Town of Turner running as smooth as possible and, depending on your input and wants and wishes, our ears are always open as well as our phone lines and e-mail.

 

Respectfully submitted: Board of Selectmen

Turner, Maine

 

Town Manager

 

   The Old Town House was a focal point for preservation during the 2010 construction season. The Procedural Plan developed by Thomas Perkins was used as a basis for requests for proposals to do the foundation and roof phase of the plan. There were no bids submitted for the foundation work, so we determined that this project could be bid out in four sections. The bids came in hirer than anticipated and we worked with the contractors who submitted amounts for jacking & leveling, site work, insulation and masonry. Several of the contractors offered to provide in-kind donations thereby allowing the Town to go forward with this phase of the project. The in-kind donations amounted to $23,100 in value. We are most grateful to Copp Building Movers, Kenneth Butcher of Butcher Excavation, Michael Berry of Krete Hog , and Randall Wells of Wells Masonry for their generous contributions. We received bids for the roof project but were short on funding until the new budget could provide an additional $12,000. The Town was fortunate to receive a grant from the Davis Family Foundation in the amount of $15,000 providing adequate funding to do the roof project. We are now at phase two which includes painting, and restoration of the doors and windows concluding with upgrade to the electrical supply. Some landscaping efforts with tree removal and grading are also planned.

 

   The construction of the Music for Mavis Gazebo made possible by donations of labor, material and money went extremely well. Those Community Members involved should be proud of their accomplishments. The Programming Committee held events each Tuesday evening and other special times throughout the summer drawing large crowds who enjoyed the entertainment.

 

   Peter Pillsbury restored the replicas of the Turner Center Creamery and North Turner Toll Bridge which added an interesting historic exhibit to Turner Center. Thank you to Jean Morris and Paula Anderson for their donations.

 

   Route 117 construction work concluded at the end of August and the Town was fortunate to have the use of Maine DOT radar speed trailer encouraging the use of the new speed limit of 45mph on the Turner Center Road.

 

   The General Turner Hill Cemetery had trees and stumps removed from around the stone wall. Public Works cleared and seeded the area giving the cemetery a well received image.

 

   At the conclusion of the 2009/2010 budget, the Town’s undesignated fund balance was at $2,094,989. The Selectmen carried a balance of $126,868 into Paving & Construction. Steps were taken to reduce spending of appropriated funding because revenues were showing shortfalls to our estimates. This action allowed for the use of $350,000 to reduce the current year tax commitment while retaining $1,618,121 as a very healthy undesignated fund balance.

 

   The implementation of the Sick Time Plan reduced the Town’s Accrued Compensated Absence debt from $42,969 to $28,321.

 

   Contributions to designated reserve accounts enables the Town to carry out projects such as the Town House restoration and make changes to the Town’s fleet of vehicles and equipment when it is most needed. We can better anticipate issues and strategically address those challenges.

Respectfully submitted, Eva Leavitt, Town Manager

 

Town Clerk

 

   The number of births for residents of Turner in 2010 was 59. The number of licenses and certificates of marriage issued by Turner in 2010 was 45. The following is a list of 28 deaths recorded in Turner during 2010. An * indicates that the decedent was a Veteran.

 

Beal, Frederick L.*                            Jan. 1, 2010

Williams, Harry R.                            Jan. 13, 2010

Mayo, Virginia M.                            Jan. 24, 2010

Vachon, Paul E.                                 Feb. 6, 2010

Austin, Mary E.                                 Feb. 9, 2010

Burnham, Charlotte F.                      Mar 1, 2010

Boothby, Ronald A.                          Mar 11, 2010

Coombs, Raymond G.*                  Mar 18, 2010

Morin, Marc A.                               Mar. 20, 2010

Moreau, Marc F.                             Mar. 26, 2010

Bowie, Ronald M.                             May 2, 2010

Kimball, Mary E.                               May 3, 2010

Tetreault, Jane C.                              May 8, 2010

Thibodeau, Jeannette A.                May 14, 2010

Moody, Helen I.                              May 27, 2010

Estabrook, Catherine M.                  June 4, 2010

Shaw, Elizabeth R.                           June 15, 2010

Jordan, Marion L.                            June 22, 2010

Joyce, Doris, M.                               July 20, 2010

Longway, Barbara J.                      Aug 15, 2010

Cochran, Jr. Alfred M.                    Sept. 8, 2010

Ordway, Elaine S.                           Sept 14, 2010

Morris, Sr. Roland E. *                  Sept 19, 2010

Gervais, Wallace J.                           Oct 15, 2010

Thurlow, Arthur E.*                           Nov 9, 2010

St.Pierre, Maurice J.*                    Nov 24, 2010

Kuroly, John J.                                  Dec 8, 2010

Higgins, Sandra L.                           Dec 14, 2010

Lavery, Mary A.                              Dec 24, 2010

 

   Our voter list is maintained regularly and now has 3903 registered voters.

 

   We are a full Partner with Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's MOSES online sport licensing and registration programs. To inquire about online activities, you may visit www.state.me.us/ifw or turnermaine.com to process some of these items when we are not open.

 

Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Allaire, Deputy Clerk

 

 

			Treasurer
			Budget		Revenue
Auto Excise			$850,000.00		$936,313.30
Town Fee MV			$19,000.00		$21,048.00
Boat Excise			$5,020.00		$7,293.20
Town Fee IF&W			$3,200.00		$3,486.00
Town Fee Dogs			$2,500.00		$2,750.00
Court Order Fine			$1,200.00		$2,403.37
MMA Dividend			$2,000.00		$1,462.00
Beach Pass			$2,000.00		$3,990.00
Planning Board			$4,000.00		$2,856.50
Recycling			$33,000.00		$30,163.01
Sale of Property			$1,500.00		$7,020.00
Photo Copies			$1,500.00		$2,096.50
Notary Fees			$700.00		$710.00
All Other			$2,629.00		$51,383.20
Clerk Fees			$2,600.00		$3,067.00
FEMA/MEMA Funding					$40,291.79
Snowmobile Refund			$3,000.00		$4,058.06
Tree Growth			$4,800.00		$4,005.04
Veterans Refund			$2,500.00		$2,974.00
URIP			$87,072.00		$87,072.00
GA Refund			$7,500.00		$3,522.58
Fire Department			$5,000.00		$7,403.00
Gas/ Diesel Refund			$6,000.00		$7,519.96
State Park Refund			$5,500.00		$4,701.18
Rescue Revenue			$195,771.00		$185,440.42
BQMC			$5,000.00		$9,710.00
Interest & Penalty			$29,900.00		$39,563.37
Interest Earned			$19,000.00		$11,992.82
Building Permits			$12,000.00		$8,171.40
Plumbing Permits			$5,000.00		$3,278.80
Electrical Permits			$3,200.00		$2,731.00
CEO Services			$500.00		$2,061.16
Auto Junk Permits			$300.00		$350.00
Prior Year Appropriation			$18,272.25		$18,272.25
Appropriated Revenue Share			$362,285.11		$362,285.11
Tax Receivable			$4,884,055.48		$4,718,944.83
Homestead Refund			$80,469.13		$80,474.00
Appropriated Surplus			$15,000.00		$15,000.00
Appropriated LI Funds			$31,655.00		$31,655.00
Grand Total			$6,714,628.97		$6,727,519.85
			Budget		Expenditure
Administration
Regular Salary			$166,657.00		$153,134.03
Temporary Salary			$800.00		$753.47
Overtime			$2,500.00		$3,865.71
Employee Benefits			$33,120.00		$26,910.00
Social Security			$10,540.00		$11,167.73
Medicare Tax			$2,465.00		$2,634.87
Training			$1,200.00		$778.00
Workers Comp			$2,600.00		$2,229.18
Admin Services			$40,100.00		$40,050.00
Professional Services			$1,500.00		$1,187.22
Audit			$6,675.00		$6,775.00
Legal Expense			$14,000.00		$8,071.53
Public Officers			$300.00		$536.25
Technical Services			$10,000.00		$5,884.40
Cleaning Services			$4,500.00		$5,389.84
Building Maintenance			$2,000.00		$3,586.64
Computer Services			$16,550.00		$19,135.13
Postage			$6,000.00		$7,490.03
Insurance			$13,950.00		$11,018.56
Bank Charges			$800.00		$797.19
Telephone			$4,200.00		$3,835.20
Advertising			$1,000.00		$1,175.23
Registry of Deeds			$5,800.00		$4,573.50
Prints & Bindings			$3,100.00		$2,837.00
Travel			$2,500.00		$1,189.44
Office Supplies			$9,000.00		$6,711.07
Heat			$3,500.00		$1,349.20
Electricity			$3,800.00		$2,883.09
Books & Periodicals			$200.00		$272.00
Machinery & Equipment			$750.00		$390.76
Total			$370,107.00		$336,611.27
Elections
Regular Salary			$700.00		$569.08
Temporary Salary			$1,000.00		$1,384.65
Social Security			$105.00		$164.11
Medicare Tax			$25.00		$15.50
Other Professional			$600.00		$406.94
Postage			$200.00		$98.13
Office Supplies			$300.00		$274.28
Food			$150.00		$167.31
Total			$3,080.00		$3,080.00
Planning Board
Temporary Salary			$1,400.00		$1,640.56
Social Security			$90.00		$89.61
Medicare Tax			$20.00		$20.96
Training			$100.00		$0.00
Professional Services			$400.00		$0.00
Other Professional Services			$3,500.00		$1,975.50
Legal Expense			$500.00		$2,476.10
Postage			$400.00		$400.00
Advertising			$400.00		$207.27
Total			$6,810.00		$6,810.00
Code Enforcement
Regular Salary			$36,500.00		$36,263.87
Overtime			$1,100.00		$275.31
Employee Benefits			$8,280.00		$8,280.00
Social Security			$2,862.00		$2,469.65
Medicare Tax			$666.00		$577.62
Training			$200.00		$150.00
Professional Services			$500.00		$200.00
Public Officers			$35.00		$35.00
Telephone			$300.00		$300.07
Prints & Bindings			$200.00
Travel			$1,800.00		$1,537.20
Office Supplies			$150.00		$136.17
Machinery & Equipment			$200.00		$142.97
Total			$52,793.00		$50,367.86
Public Officers
Public Officers			$11,130.00		$11,129.60
Total			$11,130.00		$11,129.60
Fire Dept
Regular Salary			$21,500.00		$21,088.41
Social Security			$1,335.00		$619.24
Medicare Tax			$315.00		$144.84
Training			$1,500.00		$453.55
Workers Comp			$1,900.00		$1,904.05
Public Officers			$100.00		$20.00
Other Professional Services			$5,000.00		$4,293.00
Building Maintenance			$4,000.00		$3,391.43
Equipment Repairs			$15,000.00		$14,607.64
Insurance			$5,600.00		$5,439.61
Telephone			$2,800.00		$2,265.78
Radios			$1,250.00		$1,450.52
All Other			$500.00		$1,400.00
Office Supplies			$600.00		$487.79
Operating Supplies			$2,500.00		$1,059.94
Heat			$7,700.00		$6,055.88
Electricity			$2,500.00		$2,141.55
Fuels			$4,250.00		$2,907.36
Food			$400.00		$67.61
Machinery & Equipment			$8,000.00		$7,203.42
Total			$86,750.00		$77,001.62
Emergency Management
Regular Salary			$1,000.00		$1,000.00
Social Security			$62.00		$62.00
Medicare			$15.00		$14.51
Travel			$200.00		$0.00
Operating Supplies			$300.00		$0.00
Total			$1,577.00		$1,076.51
Rescue Dept
Regular Salary			$69,614.00		$68,927.58
Temporary Salary			$10,000.00		$10,762.53
Overtime			$11,000.00		$7,061.23
Employee Benefits			$16,560.00		$16,560.00
Social Security			$5,235.00		$5,898.13
Medicare Tax			$1,240.00		$1,379.47
Training			$600.00		$5,442.50
Workers Comp			$5,372.00		$5,243.88
Other Professional			$30,000.00		$48,292.62
Building Maintenance			$1,500.00		$1,750.19
Equipment Repairs			$7,500.00		$10,300.00
Insurance			$6,350.00		$5,644.23
Telephone			$2,500.00		$2,845.17
All Other Contractual			$1,500.00		$217.44
Office Supplies			$600.00		$533.47
Medical Supplies			$16,984.68		$9,206.65
Heat			$3,400.00		$3,864.33
Electricity			$1,800.00		$2,088.45
Fuels			$9,000.00		$6,047.72
Machinery & Equipment			$12,000.00		$690.09
Total			$212,755.68		$212,755.68
Street Lights
All Other			$1,500.00		$1,268.24
Total			$1,500.00		$1,268.24
Highway
Training			$100.00		$148.77
Building Maintenance			$8,000.00		$7,655.02
Equipment Repairs			$50,000.00		$54,119.08
Insurance			$11,025.00		$7,571.37
Telephone			$1,200.00		$1,881.01
Radios			$3,200.00		$2,456.66
Travel			$100.00		$28.40
All Other			$5,000.00		$5,256.93
Heat			$3,200.00		$2,431.01
Electricity			$3,800.00		$2,716.85
Lubricants			$5,400.00		$3,003.17
Other Materials			$5,000.00		$8,480.39
Tires			$6,000.00		$6,233.88
Total			$102,025.00		$101,982.54
Winter Roads
Regular Salary			$84,754.00		$83,449.94
Temporary Salary			$17,000.00		$24,324.00
Overtime			$20,000.00		$12,128.11
Employee Benefits			$20,700.00		$20,700.00
Social Security			$8,752.00		$8,390.79
Medicare Tax			$2,047.00		$1,962.51
Workers Comp			$4,500.00		$4,524.46
All Other Contractual			$1,800.00		$1,687.00
Operating Supplies			$15,000.00		$12,698.75
Fuels			$49,000.00		$32,549.82
Construction Supplies			$60,000.00		$42,270.35
Total			$283,553.00		$244,685.73
Summer Roads
Regular Salary			$84,754.00		$79,030.03
Temporary Salary			$14,000.00		$20,308.92
Overtime			$2,000.00		$4,438.81
Employee Benefits			$20,700.00		$20,010.00
Social Security			$7,685.00		$7,480.36
Medicare Tax			$1,796.00		$1,749.48
Workers Comp			$12,500.00		$12,029.86
All Other			$4,000.00		$17,572.40
Operating Supplies			$6,500.00		$3,569.21
Fuels			$27,000.00		$20,126.89
Construction Supplies			$10,000.00		$1,891.99
Total			$190,935.00		$188,207.95
Transfer Station
Regular Salary			$13,848.00		$14,687.19
Temporary Salary			$1,500.00		$2,005.95
Social Security			$952.00		$1,052.61
Medicare Tax			$223.00		$246.20
Workers Comp			$1,000.00		$901.23
Building Maintenance			$3,000.00		$3,519.71
Equipment Repairs			$3,000.00		$1,740.00
Insurance			$600.00		$566.29
Telephone			$450.00		$422.84
All Other Contractual			$135,000.00		$127,893.64
Transportation			$20,000.00		$14,009.00
Operating Supplies			$1,500.00		$416.52
Electricity			$1,600.00		$1,413.71
Fuel			$300.00		$600.00
Total			$182,973.00		$169,474.89
Septage
All Other			$250.00		$250.00
Total			$250.00		$250.00
Recycling
Regular Salary			$14,203.00		$14,293.85
Temporary Salaries			$1,200.00		$2,916.59
Social Security			$955.00		$1,083.66
Medicare Tax			$224.00		$253.58
Workers Comp			$1,000.00		$901.24
All Other Contractual			$8,000.00		$5,139.87
Transportation			$6,000.00		$4,816.00
Other Materials			$3,500.00		$2,613.00
Machinery & Equipment			$4,000.00		$3,525.37
Total			$39,082.00		$35,543.16
Landfill
All Other			$700.00		$500.00
Total			$700.00		$500.00
Paving & Construction
All Other Contractual			$33,000.00		$18,891.43
Hauling			$12,000.00		$2,410.00
Operating Supplies			$1,165.56		$3,220.68
Construction Supplies			$154,000.00		$48,775.16
Total			$200,165.56		$73,297.27
Social Services
All Other Contractual			$13,025.00		$13,025.00
Total			$13,025.00		$13,025.00
General Assistance
All Other			$15,000.00		$9,688.34
Total			$15,000.00		$9,688.34
Animal Control
Regular Salary			$5,800.00		$5,800.08
Social Security			$364.00		$359.60
Medicare Tax			$84.00		$84.10
All Other Contractual			$6,600.00		$6,573.15
Total			$12,848.00		$12,816.93
Library & History
All Other Contractual			$29,200.00		$29,200.00
Total			$29,200.00		$29,200.00
Cemeteries
Other Professional Services			$5,020.00		$2,800.00
All Other Contractual			$6,000.00		$5,029.44
Operating Supplies			$2,300.00		$1,748.97
Total			$13,320.00		$9,578.41
Parks
Temporary Salaries			$3,500.00		$3,429.25
Social Security			$217.00		$212.61
Medicare Tax			$51.00		$49.71
Building Maintenance			$3,400.00		$3,907.45
Travel			$200.00		132
All Other			$6,400.00		$3,655.40
Electricity			$350.00		$285.77
Other Materials			$2,500.00		$991.05
Total			$16,618.00		$12,663.24
Recreation
All Others			$18,300.00		$18,300.00
Total			$18,300.00		$18,300.00
Community Rental BQMC
Regular Salary			$8,000.00		$7,640.00
Social Security Tax			$496.00		$473.68
Medicare Taxes			$117.00		$110.78
Building Maintenance			$4,000.00		$4,578.53
Insurance			$750.00		$672.58
Operating Supplies			$500.00		$360.86
Heat			$3,050.00		$3,046.49
Electricity			$3,500.00		$4,399.64
Machinery & Equipment			$2,000.00		$1,130.44
Total			$22,413.00		$22,413.00
Leavitt Institute Building
Temporary Salaries			$1,165.00		$1,444.50
Social Security Tax			$73.00		$89.56
Medicare Taxes			$17.00		$20.95
Building Maintenance			$17,000.00		$17,053.49
Insurance			$2,350.00		$2,213.36
Telephone			$445.00		$432.11
All Other Contractual			$0.00		$250.00
Heat			$7,805.00		$6,818.93
Electricity			$2,800.00		$3,332.10
Total			$31,655.00		$31,655.00
Conservation
All Other			$2,700.00		$2,250.00
Total			$2,700.00		$2,250.00
School
All Other			$4,033,908.00		$4,033,908.00
Total			$4,033,908.00		$4,033,908.00
County
All Other			$450,157.58		$450,157.58
Total			$450,157.58		$450,157.58
Contingency
All Other			$22,722.01		$12,935.82
Total			$22,722.01		$12,935.82
Overlay
Abatements			$98,076.14		$7,197.74
Total			$98,076.14		$7,197.43
Capital Budget
All Other Contractual			$188,500.00		$188,500.00
Total			$188,500.00		$188,500.00
Grand Total			$6,714,628.97		$6,368,331.07
Tax Acquired					$9,721.96
2009 Liens Receivable
Bell, Karen					$1,518.93
Bubier, Julie					$349.18
Bubier, Patty					$222.94
Burgess, Paula, Scot					$3,989.11
Campbell, Clyde Heirs of					$327.61
Casella, Anthony M					$28.03
Comvest Inc					$531.83
Coolidge, Gary					$749.04
Cooper Brother					$7,757.17
Damon, Melanie, Kurowski					$704.40
Day, Randolph, Lynne					$563.28
Decoster, Roger H, White, M					$686.68
DFS JR Inc					$7,215.94
Durgin, John R III					$1,628.12
Edwards, Rose					$260.41
Elwell, Kevin, Leigh					$1,895.38
Emerson, Marguerite					$499.60
Estabrook, Ashley G					$1,478.40
Fontaine, Wayne, Kelly					$660.75
Fournier, Cheryl, Leighton, K					$521.94
Fournier, Claire					$2,262.59
Freeman, Jamie, Vince					$1,109.72
Gallagher, Kevin A, Sandra					$2,068.22
Gilbert, Peter R					$282.03
Gilbert, Peter R, Tammy E					$1,262.42
Hardy, Robyn					$851.46
Hird, William					$5,114.04
Hunnewell, Sylvia					$357.91
Jabbusch, Kimberly, Peter					$1,698.67
Jeselskis-Robitille, Lisa					$398.56
Jordan, Eugene F Jr					$531.55
Jordan, Matthew C, Sherri					$1,184.33
Labbe, John R, Sandra D					$2,525.24
Langley, Randy, Robbins, D					$1,545.09
Langley, Randy L, Katie M					$1,583.39
Lapointe, Roland					$573.91
Lavoie, Chad, Wendy					$138.33
Lovewell, Vicki					$174.59
Masse, Reginald G, Carmen					$589.58
Morris, Laura					$417.54
Nezinscot River Prop Inc					$1,030.08
O'Neil, Philip D, Brenda					$340.68
P & G Construction					$2,662.83
Patria, Bonnie, Memorial Trt					$394.84
Pinkham, Cecil,Saucier, Marie					$598.04
Richardson, Daniel E					$4,010.21
Richardson, Daniel E, Jane					$692.99
Richardson, Jared					$250.44
Rioux, Christopher, Stergas,					$253.83
Seger, Kathleen, Ed					$224.11
Sinclair, Toni J, Bruce					$335.75
Spencer, Dennis Sr, Judy					$741.43
Spriggs, Robert					$1,192.58
St Laurent, Gary, Sidelinger, L					$2,045.79
Strickland, Andrea					$880.35
Trask, Christopher					$2,440.63
Vradenburg, Travis					$1,511.28
Walker, Jesse T					$386.78
Waterman, John M					$374.93
Whitman, W					$2,225.75
Total					$78,851.23
2010 Liens Receivable
Allen, Brian, Joanne					$959.10
Austin, Dale, Laura B					$1,702.47
Austin, Mary					$917.23
Barry, Daniel					$176.54
Bates, Daniel, Scott					$520.59
Bates, Kenneth L, Donna A					$957.09
Bell, Karen D					$1,515.54
Birmingham, Ryan C					$1,827.09
Brooks, Harold M					$278.72
Brown, Diane					$203.93
Bubier, Julie					$348.40
Bubier, Patty					$444.88
Burgess, Paula K, Scott					$3,987.17
Campbell, Clyde Heirs of					$544.04
Casella, Anthony M					$515.23
Childs, Guy					$333.32
Comvest Inc					$530.64
Coolidge, Gary					$1,228.11
Cooper Brother					$7,739.84
Croteau, Kenneth P					$293.00
Crowell, Jesse B II					$775.57
Damon, Melanie, Kurowski, Steven					$702.83
Day, Randolph, Lynne					$1,549.71
Decker, Jessica					$73.70
Decker, Lou Ellen					$500.00
Decoster, Roger H, White, Michelle					$692.11
Dehetre, Lionel, Janet					$1,900.79
Deutsch Bank					$105.00
DFS Jr Inc					$7,199.82
DLP Builders Inc					$716.36
Donaldson, Barbara, Justin					$1,622.74
Dow, Stephanie A					$1,276.35
Duchette, Lucille					$464.31
Durgin, John R III					$1,631.45
Durgin, Randall					$77.88
Edwards, Rose					$392.62
Elwell, Kevin, Leigh					$1,898.11
Emerson, Marguerite A					$498.48
Enos, Laurie, Carlton					$1,250.89
Erskine, Lisa G					$1,761.02
Estabrook, Ashley G					$1,604.65
Fontaine, Wayne, Kelly					$1,318.56
Fournier, Cheryl, Leighton, Katrina					$1,978.51
Fournier, Claire					$2,378.50
Fournier, Maurice D, Lorraine					$739.34
Freeman, Jamie M					$1,114.21
Gagne, Percie M					$459.23
Gallagher, Kevin A, Sandra					$2,063.60
Gilbert, Peter R					$281.40
Gilbert, Peter R, Tammy E					$2,839.46
GMY Enterprises Inc, Wilcox,					$2,090.23
Guidi, Kevin J, Jean F					$1,120.24
Hardy, Robin					$849.56
Hill, Grace					$944.03
Hird, William B					$8,750.20
Hooper, Eugene P					$962.17
Hunnewell, Sylvia					$714.32
Iannotti, David J, Diane C					$867.76
Jabbusch, Kimberly, Peter					$764.08
Jeselskis-Robitaille, Lisa B					$2,005.31
Johnson, Richard, Connie					$1,887.39
Jordan, Eugene F Jr					$996.29
Jordan, Margaret, Mary					$34.91
Jordan, Matthew C, Sherri					$1,193.94
Kennedy, Vernon					$526.62
Kenney, Jeffrey R, Dianne					$953.07
Kuroly, Michael J					$955.28
Labbe, Geoffe					$77.72
Labbe, John R, Sandra D					$2,529.25
Landry, Randy, Robbins, D					$2,219.04
Landry, Randy, Katie					$3,159.72
Lapointe, Rolande					$933.98
Lavoie, Chad, Wendy					$276.04
Lovewell, Vicki					$174.20
Luce, Traci L					$1,998.79
MacPeek, Doanld B, Sandra					$2,183.53
Martin Stream Campes LLC					$2,121.22
Masse, Reginald G, Carmen					$588.26
Matarazzo, Barbara A					$45.31
Meeks, Charles, Rita					$359.83
Melanson, Justin L, Lori A					$212.13
Morrell, Patricia, Ruth					$2,133.95
Morris, Laura					$426.79
Nadeau, Heather, Waite, S					$118.99
Newton, Carla, Kris					$570.69
Nezinscot River Prop Inc					$968.82
Nichols, Kevin M, Jessaka V					$2,555.38
Niemi, James M					$1,293.70
O'Neil, Philip D, Brenda					$220.77
Oxford Property Management					$218.79
P & G Construction					$2,655.88
Patria, Bonnie, Memorial					$393.96
Peck, Jack D, Mullen, April					$122.48
Pinkham, Cecil,Saucier, Marie					$662.63
Poland, Lisa					$824.10
Richardson, Corey J, Michelle					$2,484.38
Richardson, Daniel E					$4,001.24
Richardson, Daniel E, Jane					$628.72
Richardson, Jared					$1,420.40
Rioux, Christopher, Stergas,					$253.26
Seger, Kathleen, Ed					$181.57
Shaw, Keith, Barbara					$54.14
Sinclaire, Toni J					$3,208.63
Sinclaire, Toni J, Bruce					$335.00
SMC inc					$936.14
Spencer, Dennis Sr, Judy					$838.17
Spriggs, Robert J					$1,189.92
St Laurent, Gary T, Sidelinger, Laurie					$2,048.19
Stewart, Curtis E, Barbara C					$2,380.46
Strickland, Andrea					$1,086.07
Sylvia, Wayne W					$850.23
Tilley, Nelda, Scales, Louise					$26.40
Timmins, James F, Nanette M					$1,278.99
Trask, Christopher R					$2,442.15
Twitchell, Jesse R					$335.00
Vandall, Arthur W					$753.41
Varney, Mavis, % Anderson,					$1,431.12
Varney, Vicki					$706.18
Varney, William S Jr, Vicki					$3,053.84
Varney, William S Jr					$3,432.89
Vradenburgh, Travis					$1,514.87
Walker, Jesse T					$843.79
Waterbury, John, Ann					$1,742.67
Whitman, William					$2,227.75
Total					$162,237.06
Trust & Other Funds
June 30, 2010
Bicentennial Fund					$10,084.31
Cemetery Trust Fund					$14,768.81
Edmond Davis Fire Trust					$7,743.44
School Trust Fund					$12,138.19
Veterans/Centennial Trust					$95,855.68
General Fund Balance
June 30, 2010
Assets
Cash & Investments					$3,065,394.67
Taxes & Liens Receivable					$257,953.93
Accounts Receivable					$304.90
Total Assets					$3,323,653.50
Liabilities & Fund Balance
Accounts Payable					$21,564.35
Accrued Absences					$271.31
Band Stand Fund					$7,511.62
BQMC Building Reserve					$16,176.81
Cash Flow- Surplus					$100,000.00
Deferred Revenue					$464,465.91
Fire Equipment Reserve					$36,774.17
Fire Hydrant Fund					$1,651.71
Heat Assistance Program					$188.99
Highway Equipment Reserve					$69,629.74
Historic Building Reserve					$27,427.61
Leavitt Institute Fund					$134,224.41
Nezinscot Dam Reserve					$43,480.59
Obsolete Building Reserve					$3,388.69
Parks Grant					$1,479.96
Performance/Riverview					$5,728.01
Planner Escrow					$1,723.77
Prepaid Taxes					$13,619.83
Public Works Building					$25,511.41
Rescue Equipment Reserve					$15,000.00
Revaluation Reserve					$46,534.24
Revenue Sharing					$264,024.85
Solid Waste Reserve					$38,428.66
Unemployment Fund					$0.41
General Fund Balance					$1,984,846.45
Total Liabilities & Fund Balance Subject to Audit					$3,323,653.50
Respectfully submitted,
Eva Leavitt, Treasurer
Tax Collector
Prior Year Abatements
Gagnon, Jason					$33.85
Langlois, Candice					$76.24
Langlois, Candice					$75.69
Richardson, David					$34.18
Total					$219.96
Current Year Abatements
Violet, David					$65.66
Greenier, Jeffrey & Michelle					$2,720.20
Fortin Home Construction					$2,245.84
Coleman, Michael					$38.95
Somerset Capital					$10.72
Bank of America					$53.60
Caouette, Paul, Penny					$1,191.26
Heirs of Harlan Richardson					$80.40
Rossignol/ Town of Turner					$79.06
Higley, Thomas					$491.78
Total					$6,977.47
Current Year Supplements
Greenier, Jeffrey & Michelle					$2,659.90
Fortin Home constructio					$2,730.92
CoActive Capital					$36.18
Brown, David					$1,191.26
Total					$6,618.26
Excise Taxes Collected
Motor Vehicle					$937,903.34
Aircraft, Boat					$10,772.34
Total Excises Taxes					$948,675.68
Personal Property Tax Receivable
All Years
C N Brown					$696.80
Chick A Dee Restaurant					$2,071.28
Cooper Brother					$2,699.88
Gilbert Lawn Care LLC					$276.35
Hair Force					$22.78
Hillside Logging					$95.67
Jordan, Christopher					$10.72
Maine Auto Clinc					$54.94
Morrell, Patricia & Ruth					$77.89
P & G Construction					$504.40
Rent-Way Inc					$25.22
Richardson, Daniel E					$550.53
Timmy Turners					$57.22
Total Outstanding					$7,143.68
Respectfully submitted,
Eva Leavitt, Tax Collector
Assessor
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Tax Commitment
Land				$118,494,600.00
Buildings				$279,309,150.00
Personal Property				$  12,975,001.00
Less Exempt Property				$  46,297,000.00
Total				$364,481,751.00
x 13.40 mil rate				$    4,884,055.48
Items of Assessment
Education Appropriation				$    4,033,908.00
County Tax				$       450,157.58
Municipal Appropriation				$    2,092,215.00
Overlay				$        98,076.14
Total				$    6,674,356.72
Deductions
Revenue Sharing				$       362,285.11
Homestead Exemption				$        80,301.50
BETE Exemption				$             167.63
Other Revenues				$    1,347,547.00
Total				$    1,790,301.24
Net Commitment				$    4,884,055.48
Real Estate and Personal Property
Exempt from Taxation Pursuant to 36 MRSA
Airport				$       303,000.00
Benevolent				$       477,400.00
Blind				$          6,000.00
Cemetery				$       310,900.00
Church				$    2,175,900.00
Grange				$       171,000.00
History				$        52,600.00
Homestead				$  11,985,300.00
Lodge				$       490,000.00
Medical Building				$       631,600.00
Personal Property				$        13,900.00
Pollution Control				$        64,300.00
School				$  25,531,200.00
State				$    1,480,300.00
Town				$    2,099,600.00
Veterans				$       504,000.00
Total Exempt Value				$  46,297,000.00

 

Real Estate property owners April 1, 2010

 

 

 

Code Enforcement

 

   The Code Enforcement Officer continues to assist with people’s needs whether it is building permits, plumbing permits, electrical permits or a land use issue. The building of new homes has been slow this year due to the economy. There were 89 building permits, 60 plumbing permits, and 74 electrical permits issued for 2010.

 

   The Maine Legislature enacted the Uniform Building and Energy Code PL 2007, Chapter 699 and amendments PL 2009, Chapter 261 effective June 1, 2010

 

   In a municipality that has more than 2,000 residents and that has adopted any building code by August 1, 2008, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code must be enforced beginning December 1, 2010. The Town of Turner adopted the 1987 edition of the BOCA code in 1988 and then in April 8, 2006 adopted the International Residential Code 2003 edition for one and two family dwellings and the International Building Code 2003 edition.

 

   As of December 1, 2010 home rule for the adopted 2003 IRC & IBC has vanished and the Town of Turner now uses the State Uniform Building and Energy Code that was enacted by the Maine Legislature.

 

   The Documents listed make up the State Uniform Building and Energy Code. 2009 (IBC) International Building Code, 2009 (IEBC) International Existing Building Code, 2009 (IRC) International Residential Code, 2009 (IECC) International Energy Conservation Code, 2007 ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, 2007 ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2007 ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2006 ASTM E1465-06 Radon Standard for new residential Construction - (Maine Model Standard)

Respectfully submitted, Roger Williams

Planning Board

 

   The Planning Board has had a very busy year.  The Town of Turner continues to grow.  We saw the approval of additional commercial development, which will ultimately ease the tax burden away from the primarily residential tax base.  We are also seeing the continuation of subdivision/housing development.

 

   In January the Planning Board continued to consider the proposal to construct a 36,000 square foot Hannaford grocery store on Snell Hill Road off of Route 4.  The project was approved at the March 10, 2010 Planning Board meeting.  However construction has not started because an appeal was filed and a decision regarding this appeal is pending in Superior Court. For further details on the review of this project please feel free to review the monthly Planning Board Minutes.  The Minutes can be accessed at www.turnermaine.com.

 

   In February Glen Dube came before the Planning Board with a proposal for a 13 lot open space subdivision.  This site had been previously approved for a gravel mine operation; however it never came to fruition.   This property is 55.2 acres with the possibility of having a second phase of development.  After continued review of this project the Planning Board voted to accept this Subdivision Plan at the November 10, 2010 Planning Board meeting.  The Subdivision will be called Ledgeview Subdivision.

 

   In April Mr. Donald Blanchard showed the Planning Board the proposed plan to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank at his facility which is located at 3 Conant Rd.  After Planning Board review this plan was found to be complete and the Planning Board accepted this plan at the April meeting.

 

   In May Mr. Douglas Boyce of Hannaford Bros Co., stated that since the approval of the Hannaford project a warrant had been approved at the Turner Town meeting which would allow a curb cut on Route 4 to access the Hannaford site.  Therefore Hannaford Bros. Co. requested a waiver be granted which was previously disallowed and also an amendment to the already approved project.  After reviewing this request the Board Members voted unanimously to accept the waiver and amendment allowing a curb cut on Route 4 for right turn in access.  

   In June Ms. Joan Bryant-Deschenes distributed a sketch plan for her proposed gas/convenience store which will be located on Route 4 (aka 63 Auburn Road) located next to the airport.  Since this discussion this item has been tabled until further notice.

   Mr. Rodney Guptill also came before the Planning Board with a sketch plan for a business that would be used for automotive repairs and used car sales.  After review by the Planning Board this project was approved at the August Planning Board meeting. 

   Mr. Richard Valentine of Survey Works, Inc. came before the Planning Board and asked for the re-approval of the Sandy Bottom Estates project that was originally approved on July 18, 2007. Mr. Valentine stated that Mr. Ronald Poulin had started this project but has not met the 30% required completion.  This project was re-approved at the July Planning Board meeting.

   In July Mr. Michael Gotto of Stoneybrook Consultants, Inc. came before the Planning Board representing Paul Cutter and his proposal for a subdivision project encompassing 86 acres on General Turner Hill Road.  After continued review of this proposed subdivision the project was approved at the November Planning Board meeting.  It will be a 12-lot subdivision and be called Apple Ridge. 

   Also in July Mr. Harry Ricker came before the Planning Board representing Mr. Derek Cates.  Mr. Ricker stated that he would like to rent Mr. Cates the garage located on his property at 1 Weston Road.  This garage would be used for an auto repair business.  The name of the business would be DCCS Performance.  This project was approved at the August Planning Board meeting.

   The Planning Board also reviewed and approved various amendments to previously approved projects.

 

   The Planning Board continues to do the best possible job to oversee the future development of the Town of Turner.  Many thanks to the Board Members who put in many long hours of their time. 

 

Respectfully Submitted, Karen Wilcox, Recording Secretary  

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

 

   This Board works very hard to ascertain that the general public is treated fairly when the Board is required to review requests.  Although they meet only on an as needed basis, this Committee must be knowledgeable in how the Zoning Ordinances and other Town Ordinances are worded and be mindful of all the requirements that may be brought by an applicant before them.  It was a quiet year in the Town of Turner with only three meetings held.

 

   The first meeting was held on January 27, 2010.  The appellant was Rodney Guptill.  The Appeal was a request for an Administrative Appeal regarding a notice and order dated December 1, 2009 to revoke a home occupation permit that was issued July 7, 2006 by the Planning Board with Conditions. A motion to table this appeal for 30 days, to allow research into what direction to take was made and unanimously accepted.    Mr. Williams stated the he would seek legal opinion on Section 7.B.1 of the Zoning Ordinance with regards to this appeal.

 

   The second meeting was held on February 24, 2010.  The first appellant was Rodney Guptill.   Mr. Williams stated at this meeting that he contacted Mr. William Livengood at MMA for his legal opinion regarding the confusion over the Letter of Violation and what was stated in the Ordinance 7.B.1.  Mr. Livengood replied that what is written in the Ordinance under Section 7.B.1 would be the guideline for the Appeals Board even though the Notice of Violation stated the aggrieved party may appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Officer.  Mr. Williams then stated that the Ordinance regarding Section 7.B.1 was amended April 4, 2009 so now any order, requirement, decision or determination made, or failure to act in the enforcement of this ordinance is not appealable to the Board of Appeals.  There was then a discussion regarding Mr. Livengood’s opinion and the consensus was that the Zoning Board of Appeals had no authority to hear this appeal.

   The second appellant was James Dow.  The Appeal was for a 60-foot variance.  Mr. Williams stated at this meeting that this request is for a variance of 60 feet to create a 60 foot Right of Way which is needed for a back lot so a home for Mr. Dow’s son can be built.  The review process then turned to the Finding of Facts and Decision on Petition for a Variance.  This variance was denied because the criteria for such a variance could not be met.

   The third meeting was held on June 30, 2010.  The appellants were George and Bonnie Coates.  The appeal was for a 20-foot variance.  After review of the criteria the Board Members voted unanimously to grant this variance.

 

Respectfully submitted, Karen Wilcox, Recording Secretary

 

Fire Department

2010 was a Year of Teamwork!

 

   We currently have 33 members of the Turner Volunteer Fire Department that handled 136 calls for service during the year, there were 14 Alarms; 25 Public Service calls; 11 Power lines; 4 Gasoline Spills; 9 Structure Fires; 6 Chimney Fires; 2 Woods Fires; 5 Vehicle Fires and 61 Vehicle Accidents. There were also 16 Mutual Aid calls to other communities for assistance. 

 

   During the course of the year, I was requested to take an extensive training course to upgrade my license level from EMT Basic to EMT Intermediate for the Town of Turner. During the time that I was involved with classes and clinical time, my team of officers Assistant Chief Ross Gagne, Deputy Chief Win Coleman, Training Officer and Captain Bob Kalinowski, Captain Rodney Guptill, Equipment and Safety Officer Jerry Forgues and Safety Officer Roland Lajoie stepped up to the tasks of assisting me with the operation of the Fire Department. This ranged from managing meetings, training, and calls, along with truck and station maintenance. I also had firefighters attend Basic Fire Training to become fire attack personnel; this was very impressive. I also have to thank Matthew Conklin and Kelly Cooper-Arsenault for assisting me with all of the paperwork that comes with my position.

 

   The 2010 Firefighter of the year was Assistant Chief Ross Gagne. Congratulations Ross you deserve it. You have been an asset to the service as well as a good friend over the years.

 

   In addition, this year Leo Gagnon retired from the Fire Department with 30 years of service and Roland Lajoie gave his notice that he would be retiring after 30 years with the department in February of 2011.  He was the Secretary and Treasurer for many years for the Turner Fire Association.  Kelly Cooper-Arsenault was elected and accepted the position and she has big shoes to fill. We also have a member of the department, Joe Velozo who is currently deployed in Afghanistan serving our Country.

 

   During the year we lost a long time member Alfred “Shorty” Cochran of the Fire Department as well as a long time member of Turner Rescue. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. He will be missed.

 

   As always, open burning REQUIRES a permit. These permits can be obtained Monday – Friday at the Turner Village Fire Station.

 

   I would like to thank the Citizens of Turner for all of your Support of the Turner Volunteer Fire Department. Without your support and membership none of this would be possible. I look forward to serving you again this upcoming year as your fire chief.

 

Respectfully Submitted

Michael J. Arsenault, Fire Chief

 

Emergency Management

 

   Another year has passed.  We have been busy in EMA going to meetings and staying up to date on rule changes that come our way. I have been working with county EMA on emergency operation plans. County writes these plans and I meet with them a so they can get the material they need for these plans.

 

   I also attend to meetings for update on all materials that come down from the federal government as well as the states materials. We have to all be ready in case of disasters that may happen.

 

   I have been working with the Town Manager and Selectmen on the Nezinscot River Dam. At some point we will need to do some maintenance on it plus I inspect the dam every month leaks that may lead to a breach. There is no danger at this time but it has to be watched all the time. There is a house downstream so if there was a breach I would have to call for evacuation. I also work with the Town Manger on evacuation plans for downstream of the dam which we do every year.

 

   We also have been testing the radios monthly with county so we make sure we have radio communication in the case of a disaster that may happen. Plus we have to be ready to change to narrow band, it is coming in 2012 that the federal FCC has mandated for all radios, all the town’s radios have to be reprogrammed this coming year.   I have been working hard to make sure the town’s frequencies are licensed which we have this all done. Now all that is left to do is the fire, rescue, and highway radios need to be programmed and to make sure all radios are narrow band compatible.    

 

   I work very closely with Fire and Rescue on plans and I want to thank the Fire Chief and Rescue Chief for their cooperation

  

Respectfully submitted, Ross Gagne, Director                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

Addressing Officer

 

   We are really busy with addressing even though new home construction has dropped off dramatically; however, it's still necessary to have a physical address assigned to any new construction for many other aspects such as having electricity connected. I work very closely with Sandi in the Town Office to make sure that people have their house numbers assigned according to the guidelines currently used. We are still having difficulty getting people to post their number either at the end of their driveway, private road or directly on their house. It is very difficult to find houses at night because either the numbers are not big enough or on both sides of the mail box as they should be. So, again I am asking people to check their house numbers, make sure they are three (3") inches or more in height, are a contrasting color from the house color and are reflective for night time needs. As I travel the roads here at night for rescue calls, I see more and more how difficult to read some of the numbers being used are. I continue to notice also the number of homes that don't have a physical number on them at all. The bottom line for E911 is for safety purposes overall, if we can't see your house number during an emergency situation, it will delay response.

 

   We do have an ordinance on the books that allows the Town to fine people who are not in compliance with the standards for E911 and it could cost you up to $100.00 if you don't have the number as assigned on your home.

 

Respectfully submitted, Ross Gagne, Addressing Officer

 

 

Rescue Department

 

   Turner Rescue experienced several major changes during the year 2010, New E.M.T.’s, three intermediates and a new fulltime employee. These additions enable us to have coverage at the station between the hours of 7:00 am until 10:00 pm, fewer overtime hours, and hopefully less necessity for extended usage of United Ambulance.

 

   Call volume for 2010 ended with 624 responses for illness and injuries and Public Assistance calls of 137.  These were spaced over calls to Hartford, Leeds, and Turner with a small number of mutual aids to other communities. The number of accident calls increased this year due to inattention, roads and weather conditions and other reasons. Caution on roads, regardless of weather is urged as the winter months continue; the road crew strives diligently to maintain the many miles so citizens and emergency crews can be safe as they carry out their duties, many thanks for their efforts.

 

   Rescue #1 has had extensive repairs and the time has been reached to carefully examine the rationale of repairing or replacing it.

 

   We are encouraged to continue our care and consideration by the words of kindness extended by calls and letters as well as generous donations in the form of memorial donations, Many Thanks!

 

   Budget sessions are currently underway and our goal is to keep the budget requests as low as possible even while the costs of fuel, medical supplies and repairs have risen sharply.

 

   Many times this past year the ambulance crews have been hampered by the lack of numbered houses and incorrect addresses, Please be sure your house number is in a prominent place and the road name is correct , minutes count in times of emergencies, especially at night.

 

   We wish to thank the town entities for their assistance and support and the citizens for their confidence. Thanks also for the medical equipment donated to be loaned outs to others in their time of need. We appreciate being allowed to serve you, the citizens, and I personally wish to convey my thankfulness to those individuals giving the hours spent working as drivers and emergency workers

 

Yours most sincerely,

Laurel Gagne, Rescue Chief

 

Public Works

 

   Staff conducted improvements to Bradford Road, Kennebec Trail, Conant Road, Little Wilson Pond Road, Bennett Road, Potato Road, and Pit Road. With limited resources they replaced culverts, cut trees and brush and applied cold mix to some of the road surfaces. Crack seal was applied to Lower Street in an effort to preserve the road surface. Roadside mowing and tree cutting to improve site distances went well.

 

   The Town has received an extension for the Fish Street mitigation grant. This past spring the project was scheduled to conclude with an application of hot mix to newly constructed travel way. During the onsite visit with paving contactors, it was noted that the slope was continuing to drop towards the river. The Town hired Summit Geotech Engineering to prepare a plan that would meet the criteria required by FEMA and MEMA. After review of the prepared plan the Town was granted an extension of the grant to October of 2011. Funding has not yet been approved by FEMA. The project cost could be as much as $125,000 with a 25% town / 75% FEMA cost share.

 

   The Nezinscot river dam received routine maintenance to the abutment with the removal of vegetation and the clearing of debris on the upstream side of the dam. With State Park grant funding a new fence and benches were installed on the south side of the river

 

   Changes to the fleet included replacing the small paver for a larger one, and replacing one of the pickup trucks The Department purchased a used roller and new dump body. We are watching for a replacement for the 1997 International plow truck.

 

   Randy Murray, Kenny Butcher, Jeff Timberlake, Kurt Youland, Tom Perkins and Charlie Poland have given valuable knowledge and efforts with the Public Works Departmental operations through their Road Committee meetings again this year.

 

Respectfully submitted, Eva Leavitt, Road Commissioner

 

Solid Waste Report

 

   The Solid Waste Committee meets on an as needed basis to discuss the needs and services of the Transfer and Recycling facility.

 

   Staff has attended forums and seminars to continue with education for the jobs at hand.

 

   The Town accepted a proposal from Almighty Waste to remove all cardboard at no cost to the Town. This action resulted in an estimated $1,200 savings for hauling.

 

   We have given consideration to setting up a used compactor for mixed paper. Recent events for changes at the Lewiston Solid Waste facility have caused the Town to look at options for disposal of recycled materials. Lewiston will be moving to single stream recycling on July 1, 2011 and the town has received an offer to deposit our materials at their location for a tipping fee. The change may result in the loss of revenue. We may look forward to more items being recycled into a comingled container. The Committee will meet to review options and then make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen for changes at our site.

 

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   Jane Atkinson has spent many hours at the Swap Shop cleaning and organizing items that have been donated for others to enjoy. Staff wishes to send a warm Thank You for her efforts.

 

   This past September, Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department organized an unused prescription drug collection program and received several pounds which were taken to a proper disposal site. They plan to have the collection become an annual event.

 

Respectfully submitted, Eva Leavitt

 

Animal Control

 

   Once again there was heavy activity in picking up stray dogs and cats.

 

   For the 2010 year there were 18 stray dogs and 127 stray cats.

 

   Please be a responsible pet owner and spay or neuter your animals, license your dogs and keep them under your control at all times. We continue to offer online dog licensing to residents at --- www.doglicensing.com --- for the convenience of dog owners who may not be able to get to the office during regular office hours. Licenses expire December 31st of each year. Late fees of $25 begin to apply February 1st. Fees for unaltered dogs are $11 and altered dogs are $6.

 

 

 I continue to serve the Lewiston-Auburn area as well as Turner, Leeds and Greene and I am available through cell phone 212-2395.

 

Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Allaire for Wendell Strout, Animal Control Officer

 

General Assistance Report

 

 The fiscal year 7-1-09 to 6-30-10 received requests from residents for assistance with their basic needs and the Town assisted with the following:

 

Housing: 11 cases in the amount of $4,160.00

Electricity: 14 cases in the amount of $4,409.91

Heating: 4 cases in the amount of $1,118.43

Personal Care & Household Supplies:  0 cases    

Other cases were reviewed and denied.

Total amount granted:  $9,688.34

 

   Client Reimbursement was $100.00. The State of Maine’s reimbursement was $3,422.58 for a net cost to the community of $6,165.76.

 

This program is designed to assist families with basis needs and every effort will be made to recognize the dignity of applicants while encouraging self-reliance. The ordinance is posted at turnermaine.com and is also available in the Town Hall. Applications are accepted by appointment. Emergency situations are administered immediately upon request.

 

Respectfully submitted, Eva Leavitt

 

Boofy Quimby Memorial Center

 

   Resident rentals listed first and non-resident rentals second.  Dances 3/1, 4/9, Anniversary Parties 2/0, Birthday Parties 3/3, Bridal and Baby Showers 1/1, Graduation Party 1/0, Memorial Gatherings 4/0, Family Christmas 2/0 and there was also breakfast with Santa and a Christmas for foster children and families.

 

   There were more activities and events including children this year.  The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts held their meetings September through May, the Blue and Gold Banquet and the Pinewood Derby.  The Boy Scouts held meetings from March through November.

 

   Children also enjoyed a fall festival carnival, several awards parties for TAA Baseball and Football Teams, Breakfast with Santa and the PTC helped children make a craft to take home.  There was a Christmas Parts for foster children where siblings and families could be together for a day to celebrate Christmas.  The facility was also used during vacations for basketball practices and rehearsals for winter carnival.        Once weekly many young adults play basketball during the winter months and the travel team practices.

 

   The senior citizens have their weekly dinners with an auction held every third week.

 

   The Bear Pond Association held meetings during the summer months and a potluck supper.  The Snowmobile Club honored landowners with a thank you dinner.

 

   The Turner Little League sponsored the champion baseball and softball tournaments that were held during the summer months.

 

   More improvements have been done to the hall this year.  A new door between the hall and the Fire Department that meets the Maine Fire Regulations was installed.  A new energy efficient refrigerator has been purchased and installed.  New tables and chairs have been purchased to replace old broken ones and these items must remain in the building at all times.  Sadly at the end of October it was noted that several tables and approximately 30 chairs were taken from the hall.  We are still hoping they will be returned. 

 

 

  Accidental Anomalies donated and installed new handrails for the stairs at the north end of the hall.  Many thanks again for the very generous gift which has added so much to the overall appearance of the BQMC facility.

 

Respectfully submitted, Vicky Mason, Manager

 

Leavitt Institute Building Directors

 

   We have had a considerable amount of work done on the furnace this year. The circulator pump was changed, draft inducer motor installed, changed one zone valve, changed bi-pass system on the forth floor by lowering the back pressure hopefully so that the circulator motor will last longer. We also had to have work done on the elevator to take care of the oil leaks and to clean the pit.

 

   Members are still looking for the right tenant for the second floor. There are three vacant spaces available as of now. Anyone interested could rent the three as one or each separately.

 

   The Directors are: Ralph Caldwell, Chairman; Bernice Gilbert, Jean Morris, H Joan Ricker, Dennis Richardson, James Talbot, Elizabeth Twitchell and George LePage.

 

   Bernice Gilbert has been Secretary for many years, and as of January 2011 Elizabeth Twitchell will serve in that capacity.

 

Respectfully submitted, Bernice Gilbert

 

Ministerial and Grammar School Fund 2010

 

   The annual meeting of the Trustees of the Turner Ministerial and Grammar School Fund was held on August 24, 2010 at the home of Eben Shaw.

 

   The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President James Talbot with the following members present: James Talbot, Pat Jacobs, Harry Ricker, Lawrence House, Donald Kilbreth, Eben Shaw and Pat Dickinson.

 

   The Clerk’s report was read and approved. The Treasurer’s report was examined by the Finance Committee and found to be correct and in order. Eben reported that interest and dividends for the year amount to $2,814.68 making disbursements for 2009-2010 as follows:  Churches, $1,791.16 total, $447.79 for each church, School, $1,023.52 total, $1,023.52 for the school.

 

   Harry Ricker read an email from Michael Richards, an investment broker from Oppenheimer, whom he had asked to review the Fund’s holdings and make suggestions. Mr. Richards recommended that all of the Fund’s investments be placed under one roof as he feels that multiple brokerage firms are not a way to diversify, and that one statement a month makes for much easier record keeping. After examining our investments he asked that we seriously consider liquidating the mutual funds and placing them in a money management account until a decision is made for a different allocation. A discussion followed on the pros and cons of hiring a single investment manager. It was decided that with the current board’s level of expertise, it makes sense to hire someone. Harry made a motion that he enter into an agreement with Michael Richards to manage our fiduciary responsibilities and report to a committee of four board members. He would meet with said committee to advise and discuss recommendations for changes in our investment portfolio. The committee will report to the Board. The motion was seconded and passed with unanimous consent. It was decided that Harry would head the committee of the following four board members: Harry, Eben, Pat Jacobs and Pat Dickinson. Treasurer, Eben Shaw will call Mr. Richards.

 

   Officers for the following year are as follows:

President, James Talbot, Treasurer, Eben Shaw,

Clerk, Patricia Dickinson, Finance committee: Lawrence House, Pat Jacobs, and Harry Ricker

 

   The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 7P.M at Harry Ricker’s home.

 

   Last year Ken Shaw, financial advisor, had agreed to review the funds stocks and mutual funds on an ongoing basis. However, he has since changed professions. Harry Ricker asked his advisor Michael Richards to do a review. Mr. Richards’s response first advised that we place all investments with one broker because of the ease in bookkeeping. Secondly, he felt that the fund’s four mutual funds are equity heavy and susceptible to an increase in interest rates. He feels they should be liquidated and placed into a money market until a different allocation is decided upon.

 

Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dickinson, Clerk

 

Turner Museum & Historical Association

 

2010 was a busy year for the Turner Museum & Historical Association. There were an increased number of visitors with many from out of state: Vermont, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, Washington, Massachusetts, California, Minnesota, Missouri, and New York represented.

 

   Three class reunions of former Leavitt Institute students toured the museum this summer and found the exhibits and building very nostalgic and interesting.

 

   Several people have requested information on family genealogy and local students have researched Turner military men for school projects. Over a hundred freshman class students from Leavitt Area High School visited one morning.

 

   The History of Turner, Maine 1786-1886 by W R French reprint will be available in the New Year. There is a Turner Timeline dating historical events from 1690 through 1999, compiled by member Barbara Varney Beedy.

 

   Again this year, we participated in the Fourth of July Festival on the Green. This year’s float in the parade that day featured the Leavitt Institute replica and gradates from several decades. The 2011 calendar sold out and our green, tan, and brown log cabin quilt raffle was a great success.

 

   An upcoming project for the Museum is an update of the Turner in Review booklet.   Thanks to all our volunteers for time and services offered through the year. Feel free to visit the Museum History Rooms on the forth floor of the Leavitt Institute Building anytime. We are open Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 5 pm and Saturday 9:30 to noon.

 

Respectfully submitted, Cynthia French

 

Budget Committee

 

The Budget Committee is recommending that the Town of Turner provide $2,257,136 for Town operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The prior year’s budget was $2,113,221. This recommendation is an increase of $143,915, an increase of 6.8%.

 

The Budget Committee met seven times. We were fortunate to have assistance and input from Selectmen, Department Heads, town employees, other town committee members, and interested citizens.

 

The recommendations provide for pay adjustments for both contract and non-contract employees, restoration of some road paving and construction funds, and addition as to reserve accounts for maintenance and replacement of town owned equipment and buildings.

 

We thank all of you who participated in the process this year. Hope to see you at Town Meeting on April 2, 2011.

 

Respectfully, Rodney Shaw, Chairman On behalf of the Budget Committee