MONDAY OCTOBER 3 2011

BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Chairman Angelo Terreri called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Those present were Mr. Lawrence House, Mr. Ralph Caldwell, Town Manager Leavitt, Fire Chief Michael Arsenault, Fireman Bob Kalinowski, resident Celeste Rines and other members of the community with interest. Code enforcement officer Roger Williams arrived around 7:00 pm. Selectmen Kurt Youland and Dennis Richardson were absent.

2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. House requested an item be added to discuss rocks on the roof of BQMC. The Board agreed to add this as item 4A.

3. JOSEPH KAZAR - MID MAINE WASTE DISCUSSION: Mr. Kazar is the Executive Director of the Mid Maine Waste Action Corporation was present with a slide show to provide a better understanding of what MMWAC does with the solid waste collected. Mr. Kazar noted that MMWAC and Turner have been contracted together since approximately 1995 and there are 11 other municipalities that also contract with MMWAC for disposal of their solid waste. Mr. Kazar presented the slide show, which followed the process from delivery to the facility to the end result, which is production of energy, which Central Maine Power then purchases.

Mr. Kazar noted the current contract with Turner is due to expire in December 2012 and MMWAC provided several options for future contracts. It was noted that there are many municipalities considering changes to their facilities over the next few years and Mr. Kazar expressed the importance of planning for those changes. No action needed at this time.

4. TAA - CELESTE RINES - FIREWORKS FUNDING: Mrs. Rines was present to express her personal thanks and appreciation for the July 4^th celebration that took place this year. Many people in the community expressed a desire to see fireworks become an annual event. The Turner Athletic Association has already begun an effort to collect donations to fund a fireworks display for next year. Mrs. Rines requested information on how to formally request funds from the Town and Mr. Terreri and the Board noted that the budget process is the avenue to follow. Mrs. Leavitt acknowledged that Mrs. Rines presence at this Selectmen’s meeting could make the request known for the budgeting process. Mrs. Rines noted that there are several locations around town that are willing to allow a donation container to be placed on the various premises.

4A. ROCKS - BQMC ROOF: Mr. House noted that there are rocks on the roof of BQMC as well as on the roof of the Food Bank and would like something done about it. Discussion included noting that it is probably children that are throwing them up on the roof. Mrs. Leavitt will look into the issue.

5. TIMMY TURNER’S RENEWAL LIQUOR LICENSE: Mrs. Leavitt referenced the application for renewal of the liquor license for Timmy Turners and noted no problems reported. Mr. House made a motion to approve the renewal application for Timmy Turners and Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

6. FIRE TRUCK - INTENT TO FIND: Chief Michael Arsenault was present with a couple of other Firefighters to inform the Board that the Department did consider a Fire Truck presently owned by KRY Inc and, after discussion at a meeting the Fire Department voted not to pursue the purchase of this truck. Along with this discussion; it was noted that United Ambulance has asked for permission to use the newly purchased Polaris 4 x 4 for the coming Dempsey challenge. The reason for the request was noted to be due to the fact that those coordinating this effort have discovered they will be one unit short. Discussion resulted a motion made by Mr. Terreri to allow the unit to be used provided someone from Turner is on the unit, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

6A. TRAILER: Chief Arsenault informed the Board that Scott’s’ Recreation has offered to have a trailer built for the new 4 x 4 unit at their cost, and then sell to us. The Board discussed this process and noted that the trailer currently being discussed seems as though it would be too big and difficult to maneuver. Further discussion included what type of material a trailer for this unit should be made of. It was also noted that the Fire Department must secure three prices if cost is above $2,500. No action at this time, the Fire Department will continue looking for possibilities.

7. DISCUSSION 911 - COMMISSIONER’S WORKSHOP 9/28/2011: Mr. Terreri and Mrs. Leavitt were both present at the workshop 9/28/2011 and from Mr. Terreri’s perspective the possibility of a new Dispatch center is simply a cost shifting measure from the city to the smaller communities. The current County Commissioners are very favorable towards a full merger with Lewiston/Auburn upgrading the existing system, or move the county dispatching duties to the Town of Lisbon. It was noted that although some funds have been set-aside in reserve, there is still approximately $150,000 needed. Sheriff Guy Desjardins noted that action on dispatching services can’t be put on the back burner much longer and it’s important that all communities stay on top of any discussion regarding this issue. No action at this time.

8. POINT PERSON - DOT CENTER BRIDGE PROJECT: Mrs. Leavitt noted that following the hearing held recently by MDOT for the bridge construction on Center Bridge Road a request for a point person for the project was made. Mrs. Leavitt noted that she was that person for the Twin Bridge Project and would be that again. Mrs. Leavitt also noted that Road Committee member Tom Perkins has offered to be the back up contact for that project. Mr. Caldwell noted that his preference for a point person would be Mr. Youland. Further discussion will be tabled until the 10/17/2011 meeting of the Board.

9. CONSIDERATION OF ANY OLD BUSINESS: 9-1 AUTO GRAVEYARD/JUNKYARD PERMITS: The Board reviewed the two remaining Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard License renewal request for George Spear and John Trepanier and Code Enforcement Officer Roger A Williams noted that both sites are now in compliance for licensing.

Mr. Caldwell made a motion to approve Mr. Trepanier’s application, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. House made a motion to approve Mr. Spears’ application, Mr. Terreri seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

9-2 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 M. R .S. A. ss 405(6)(G) - CODE ENFORCEMENT MATTER: The Board mutually agreed to post pone any action on this item until the 10/17/2011 to allow all Board members to be present.

10. TOWN MANAGERS’ BUSINESS: 10-1 Q & A MEMO: It was noted that rescue only need to replace the antenna on the repeater and not the actual repeater. Mrs. Leavitt also noted to the Board that there is a home currently being foreclosed on that the Town also has a court ordered lien, and Mrs. Leavitt assured the Board that eventually the Town would receive the fines that should be received. 10-2 NOTE FOR RECORD MMA DIVIDEND: Mrs. Leavitt read the formal press release for the return of dividends in the amount of $3,846 from the Town’s insurance provider Maine Municipal Association. 10-3 COMMUNITY HOUSE REPAIRS: Mrs. Leavitt noted that she spoke with several possible contractors to obtain a cost to repair the Community House but has only received one price from Dick Boutin who provided a $2,000 - $3000 figure. It was noted that the repairs should not be postponed any longer. Mr. Caldwell made a motion to proceed with the necessary repairs to the Community House, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 10-4 TIRES FOR LOADER: Mrs. Leavitt provided additional information on tires for the loader at Public works and noted that Maine Commercial provided prices on Bridgestone tires. Sullivan Tire has indicated that the Michelin brand of tire is very difficult to obtain. Mrs. Leavitt contacted Mr. Sonny Lee who handles the fleet of trucks for K & K and Mr. Lee did endorse the use of Bridgestone tires noting they use that brand frequently and have good luck with them. Mrs. Leavitt requested permission to purchase tires for the loader based on all the information currently obtained. Mr. Caldwell made a motion to allow the purchase of Bridgestone Tires for the best price found. Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 10-5 STREET SWEEPER-INTENT TO FIND: Mrs. Leavitt noted that she contacted the Town of Leeds, Greene and Buckfield and MSAD 52 to propose a combined effort to purchase a Street Sweeper and noted that MSAD 52 doesn’t have funding, Leeds has no funding, but Buckfield and Greene will discuss the possibility. It was noted that the machine has only 5,000 hours and Mr. Caldwell made a motion to move forward with the possible combined purchase, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The Board discussed the next Tri-Town Gathering and noted it is scheduled to be held in Turner and a general consensus for a proposed date was mid December.

11. CONSENT AGENDA: The minutes from 9/19/2011 were deemed to be in order. Mr. Caldwell reviewed the disbursement warrants and recommended their approval. Mr. House will review for 10/17/2011. There were no abatements or supplements to consider and there were no Veteran’s Exemptions to consider. Mr. House made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 M. R. S. A. 405(6)(A)- PERSONNEL MATTER: Mr. Terreri made a motion to enter executive session citing the previous Title at 8:45 pm, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Caldwell made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:50 pm, Mr. Terreri seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The Board voted to sign & send a letter regarding this personnel matter.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 M. R. S. A. 405(6)(A) - PERSONNEL MATTER: Item tabled until October 17^th meeting.

14. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned by mutual consent at 8:55 pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

Sandra L Philipon

Assessing/Office Assistant