BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING TIME
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE
FLAG: Chairman Angelo Terreri called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Those present were Mr. Jeffrey
Timberlake, Mr. Richard Keene, Mr. Dennis Richardson, Mr. Kurt
Youland, Town Manager Eva Leavitt, Budget Committee Chairman Rodney
Shaw and Assn't Rescue Chief Ross Gagne.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Town Manager Eva
Leavitt noted a request to discuss EMT Certification Training made by
Selectman Dennis Richardson. The Board agreed to discuss this as item
4A.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 M. R. S. A. ss
405(6)(A) PERSONNEL MATTER: Mr. Timberlake
made a motion to enter executive session citing the referenced Title
at 6:32 pm, Mr. Keene seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Timberlake made a motion to come out of executive session at 7:15
pm, Mr. Keene seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. No
action taken
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 M. R. S. A. ss
405(6)(A) PERSONNEL MATTER: The same
personnel are involved with this item and were considered
consecutively. No action taken.
4A. EMT CERTIFICATION COSTS: Mrs. Leavitt relayed
information obtained from Rescue Chief Laurel Gagne noting there
could be more EMT'S available to cover weekends and other times. In
light of this information Assn't Rescue
Chief Ross Gagne is trying to organize a class required for EMT's
to be held locally. Mrs. Leavitt noted there could be 8 - 10 people
attending at a cost between $500 & $600 per person. Also noted is
the fact that some potential attendees may not be able to afford the
fee for this class. Selectman Dennis Richardson suggested that the
Town try to fund the cost of the class in exchange for a two-year
commitment to provide coverage for Turner Rescue for at least four
8-hour shifts per month. Mr. Richardson suggested that the cost for
the class could be taken from contingency, however concerns were
expressed that contingency might be needed for other items. Mr.
Timberlake noted that anyone who doesn't pass the test probably
wouldn't be around to provide coverage for Turner. Discussion focused
on various aspects of possibly establishing a contract and Mrs.
Leavitt will draft a proposed contract. Mr. Shaw noted that he is
involved with the Trustees of Leavitt Institute who manages
Scholarship Applications for the Bonney
Fund, and he indicated that this course sounds like it might qualify
for the Scholarship.
It was suggested that possible participants could
apply for the Bonney Fund, and, if
accepted, the scholarship money would be paid in July and could then
be re-paid to the Town. Further
discussion focused on where the money for the
class could come from without depleting Contingency and, upon further
review of the current budget for Rescue, it was suggested that if the
class can be coordinated the cost could be taken from Rescue's budget
and if Rescue is in danger of falling short of funds towards the end
of the fiscal year, then money could be taken from Contingency to
cover the shortfall, if necessary. Mr. Gagne noted he would call a
meeting of all possible attendees and get back to the Board with a
possible number of participants prior to the next meeting of the
Board of Selectmen. No action at this time.
5. TOWN MANAGER'S BUSINESS: 1. Q & A MEMO: A
question was asked regarding the floor at BQMC, Mr. Timberlake
inquired if other estimates have been received for the floor repairs;
which Mrs. Leavitt noted none yet. Mr. Youland asked how the Highway
Department was doing since the last big storm and Mrs. Leavitt
reported that some minor equipment repairs were necessary. 5-2
SELECTMEN'S REPORT J- TOWN REPORT: Mrs. Leavitt inquired who would
draft the Selectmen's Report for the Town Report and the Board agreed
the Chairman generally drafts the report. Mrs. Leavitt will provide
an outline for Mr. Terreri. 5-3 BUDGET COMMITTEE
MEETINGS - SELECTMEN'S REVIEW SCHEDULE. Mrs. Leavitt noted
that January 6th budget meeting would be at BQMC and the January 13th
budget meeting scheduled has been eliminated from the schedule, as
well at the January 18th budget meeting. Other dates may be scheduled
if deemed necessary during the process. It was noted by Mr. Terreri
that a notice should be posted that indicates 3 or more members of
the Board of Selectmen may be present at the Budget Committee
Meetings. Mr. Shaw noted that having at least 2 Selectmen present at
the meetings is helpful. 5-4 FINANCE REPORTS PERIOD ENDING
12/31/2009: Mrs. Leavitt offered a brief overview of the finances for
the first six months of the fiscal year and noted that the Excise Tax
Revenue is above the anticipated amount. Also noted was the fact that
49% of the first half taxes have been received. Mrs. Leavitt noted
that the roof repairs at the
6. CONSIDERATION OF ANY OLD BUSINESS: None
7. CONSENT AGENDA: The minutes from 12/21/2009
were deemed to be in order. Mr. Richardson reviewed the Disbursement
Warrant and recommended their approval. Mr. Terreri will review for
Tuesday January 19, 2010. There were no abatements or supplements and
there were no Veterans' Exemptions to consider. Mr. Timberlake made a
motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Mr. Keene seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. M. R. S. A. SS 405 (6)(D)
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: Mr. Timberlake made a motion to enter executive
session citing the above referenced Title at 8:20 pm, Mr. Keene
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Timberlake made a
motion to come out of executive session at 9:06 pm, Mr. Youland
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. No Action.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1 M. R. S. A. ss
405(6)(A) PERSONNEL/CONTRACT: Mr. Youland
made a motion to enter executive session at 9:07 pm, Mr. Keene
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Timberlake made a
motion to come out of executive session at 10:58 pm, Mr. Keene
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. No action taken.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned by mutual
consent at 10:59 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Sandra L Philipon
Assessing/Office Assistant