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.
Those present were Mr. Lawrence House, Mr. Richard Keene, Town
Manager Eva Leavitt and one resident, Charles Emerson. Selectmen
Dennis Richardson and Jeffrey Timberlake were absent.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Terreri
requested a discussion be added regarding the Spirit of America
Foundation as item 5A and those present agreed.
3.
4. TOWN MEETING WARRANT & CERTIFICATIONS: Mrs.
Leavitt noted for the Board that the tax levy limit calculation was
completed and referenced as article 45 and an additional article for
the proposed zoning ordinance amendments as article 56. Noting no
additional changes to the warrant Mr. House made a motion to approve
the Certifications as presented, Mr. Keene seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous.
5. LETTER OF REQUEST - COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION:
Mrs. Leavitt referenced the letter received from the newly formed
Charter Commission inquiring about any recommendations for the
commission. Mr. House suggested a discussion regarding
5A. SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION: Mr. Terreri
explained a request received for the name of any local group to be
submitted to receive the Spirit of America Award for 2011. The Board
members other than Mr. Terreri suggested the Town submit the Turner
Athletic Association noting that group offers programs that enable
children of all ages year round to participate. No further action.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ANY OLD BUSINESS: 6-1 FIRE
WORKS COMMITTEE: Mrs. Leavitt suggested that the Board consider
forming a Fire Works Committee to organize the 225th anniversary
event. Discussion included noting the need to wait until after Town
Meeting to see if the Town authorizes funds. It was suggested that at
least one Selectman be on the committee a member of the Library, a
member of the Historical Association and Citizens at large. Mr.
Terreri volunteered, Mr. Keene agreed to be a member, and Sandra
Philipon offered to be a member.
Mrs. Leavitt will inquire with Mr. Ken Roberts of
the Library and additional members will be sought from the Historical
Association, Mr. Rodney Shaw and perhaps a member of the Church. It
was agreed that a 7 - 9 Member committee would be beneficial. At this
time Mrs. Leavitt informed the Board that the next Tri-Town gathering
is scheduled for 3/24/2011 at the Leeds Town Office beginning at 6:00
pm, opposed to the 3/17 date previously discussed.
7. TOWN MANAGERS' BUSINESS: 7-1 Q & A MEMO:
Mr. Keene inquired about the progress of the Planning Member stricken
with cancer and Mrs. Leavitt noted he has gone back to the hospital.
7-2 FINANCE REPORT: Mrs. Leavitt noted some areas of concern for this
point in time for the budget process. It was noted that reminder
postcards were recently mailed for the 2nd half tax due which is
generating some revenue. Mrs. Leavitt expressed some concern with
Public Works Garage and some unmet needs for materials; specifically
the 1997 International needs more steel for the dump body. Mrs.
Leavitt requested to use $2,500 to $3,000 from the cutting edge line
of the budget for steel from winter roads to make the necessary
purchase. Mr. Terreri inquired what the cost of cutting edges and
with a review from the current disbursement warrant Mrs. Leavitt was
able to provide an estimate of approximately $350 each. Mr. House
noted that if the money is available in the Public Works Garage
budget to cover the cost, the purchase should be allowed. Mr. Keene
made a motion to allow up to $3,000 to purchase
steel from the winter roads budget. Mr. House seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Leavitt further noted that the Public
Works would like to stockpile some additional salt to take advantage
of the purchased price currently being offered. Also noted was the
fact that the cold mix bid specs would be sent out in early April to
provide Public Works with the necessary resources to do Spring work.
Mrs. Leavitt went on to note that excise tax
revenue is slightly lower than anticipated, but other areas such as
Rescue Revenue are above what was anticipated. 7-3 PUBLIC WORKS
NEEDS: discussed with the finance portion of the agenda.
8. Part 1 CONSENT AGENDA - SELECTMEN: The minutes
from 02/22/2011 were deemed to be in order. Mr. Keene reviewed the
disbursement warrants for Mr. Richardson and recommended their
approval. Mr. Terreri will review the disbursement warrants for
3/21/2011. Ms. Philipon presented a Widow's Veteran's Exemption
Application for Sherry Pettipas and noted
all criteria have been met. Mr. Keene made a motion to approve Part 1
of the Consent Agenda as presented, Mr. House seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous.
8. PART 2 - CONSENT AGENDA - ASSESSORS: ABATEMENTS
AND OR SUPPLEMENTS: Ms. Philipon presented a Supplemental Bill for
Charles & Marguerite Dingman for the
removal of their parcel previously registered in the Tree Growth
Program for failure to comply with the necessary updated application
in the amount of $3,155.84. Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the
Supplemental Tax Bill as presented, Mr. House seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous.
9. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned by mutual
consent at 8:10 pm
Respectfully submitted:
Sandra L Philipon - Office/Assessing Assistant