BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE
FLAG: Chairman Angelo Terreri called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Those present were Mr.
Lawrence House, Mr. Dennis Richardson, Mr. Richard Keene and Town
Manager Eva Leavitt. Selectman Jeffrey Timberlake was absent.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None needed
3. DISCUSSION - SHERIFF GUY DESJARDINS: Sheriff
Desjardins was not present
4. CONSIDERATION OF ANY OLD BUSINESS: 4-1
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN NEZINSCOT RIVER DAM UPDATE: Mrs. Leavitt noted
to the Board that EMA Director Ross Gagne and Mrs. Leavitt have
reviewed and amended the necessary areas which include the list of
persons required to be notified should the dam breach. Mrs. Leavitt
noted that the amendment should be done in April. Mr. Keene made a
motion to approve the Emergency Action Plan Nezinscot River Dam
Update as presented, Mr. Richardson seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous. 4-2 TRANSFER STATION USED COMPACTOR: Mrs. Leavitt
noted that the required plan for an updated layout and drainage has
not yet been done. Noting that the construction season is almost gone, so
this project won't be completed until spring. 4-3 MILEAGE RATE
REIMBURSEMENT: Mrs. Leavitt provided the Board with updated mileage
reimbursement rates currently used by State and Federal
Agencies verses what Turner is currently using as a rate. The
State uses .44/mile for most departments and the Federal rate is
currently .50/mile. Mr. Keene made a motion to increase the mileage
rate in Turner from .40 to .45/mile, Mr. Richardson seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous. Discussion regarding the effective
date of the change resulted in November 2 2010. Mrs. Leavitt will
provide an abstract for the Personnel Policy to be signed at the next
meeting.
5. TOWN MANAGERS' BUSINESS: 5-1 Q & A MEMO:
Mr. Keene inquired when the locks at Boofy Quimby will be changed and
Mrs. Leavitt noted that she will have them done in the next week or
so. Mr. Richardson asked about the land to be gifted to the Town next
to the Town Pit and Mrs. Leavitt noted the gift needs to be accepted
at Town Meeting. There was some discussion regarding the missing
tables and chairs from BQMC and Mrs. Leavitt noted that 3 of the 6
missing tables have been returned, however,
none of the 31 missing chairs have been returned. The Board advised
Mrs. Leavitt to run an article in the local newspaper and encourage
the return of these items by December 1st without prosecution. It was
suggested also that the Sheriff's office be informed of the theft.
Mrs. Leavitt indicated that neighbors in the area haven't noticed
anything unusual. There was also some discussion regarding the type
of lock on the newly installed door between the Fire Department and
the Hall. 5-2 FINANCE REPORT PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2010: Mrs. Leavitt
noted she did not have time to do a thorough review of the report and
noted she would report any findings in the bi-weekly memo.
5-3 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE REQUEST: Mrs.
Leavitt noted that the Road Committee met on October 28th and
discussed the dump body on the
6. CONSENT AGENDA: The minutes from 10/18 were
deemed to be in order. Mr. House reviewed the disbursement warrants
and recommended their approval. Mr. Timberlake will review for
11/15/2010. There were no abatements, supplements or veteran's
exemptions to consider. Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the
consent agenda as presented, Mr. House seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
There was some discussion regarding the dam, Mr.
Terreri inquired whether or not the boards had been replaced, Mrs.
Leavitt noted they haven't yet. Mr. Terreri suggested that Mrs.
Leavitt have the Highway Crew replace the boards as soon as
practical. There was a little discussion regarding a possible name
for the east side of the
7. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned by mutual
consent at 7:40 pm
Respectfully submitted:
Sandra L Philipon
Assessing/Office Assistant