BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
AUGUST 2, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE
FLAG:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Angelo
Terreri at 6:33 pm. Present at the meeting were Mr. Lawrence House,
Mr. Angelo Terreri, Mr. Richard Keene, Mr. Jeffrey Timberlake and
Town Manager Eva Leavitt. Selectman Dennis Richardson was absent.
Citizen present was Mr. Leo Gagnon.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
Mrs. Leavitt requested that two items be added to
the agenda. Items 7 and 8 were added to the Town Manager's Business.
3. TAX COMMITMENT - Mil Rate for 2010/2011
Town Manager Eva Leavitt presented several
scenarios using The Municipal Tax Rate Calculation Forms to help in
determining the mil rate for the coming tax year. Different amounts
from Surplus and Overlay were used in the calculations. After a
lengthy discussion Mr. Timberlake made a motion that was seconded by
Mr. Keene to accept the proposed rate of $13.66 using $350,000 from
Surplus and an estimated $27,310.09 Overlay.
Mr. Timberlake pointed out that for the last three years, the mil
rate has dropped. It had dropped from $13.65 to $13.43 and to $13.40.
Considering the amount of money in Surplus this is a workable rate
for the Town. The motion passed unanimously.
4. TOWN MANAGER'S BUSINESS:
1. Weekly Memo - The area behind the Fire/Rescue
barn needs to be cleared of trees and brush. Some of the work was
done by Greg Roy last year and the cost was shared by both the Fire
Department and Public Works budgets. Mr. Timberlake will look at what
needs to be done. Event planning for the Gazebo needs to be
coordinated with MSAD #52.
2. Town House Funding - Extra Work - Mrs. Leavitt
requested $5,000 to finish the repairs needed for the Town House. Mr.
Timberlake made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keene to grant the
request. The motioned passed unanimously. 3. Tri-Town Selectmen's
Meeting - The Town of Greene has offered to host the next Tri-Town
meeting. Dates suggested were September 16 or 23. Greene will let us
know which date gets scheduled. 4. Finance Report - Presented by Town
Manager. 5. Draft Audit - Has been received from Smith &
Associates. All of the figures listed are correct but there are some
minor adjustments that need to be made for Account Names before the
Selectmen will sign off on it. 6. Used Plow Truck -- It has come to
the Town's attention that a used 2003 International 7400 plow truck
is for sale by a private individual. Mr. Keene questioned why the
Town's Purchasing policy was not being followed. Mrs. Leavitt pointed
out that the policy does not address private sales. Mr. Keene pointed
out that with a private sale there would be no guarantees. The truck
needs several repairs (a windshield, front tires, sand blasting and
paint) in order to be put on the road. Mr. Kurt Youland of the Road
Committee and Mr. Timberlake will research and check the truck. Mr.
Timberlake made a motion to authorize the Road Committee and Town
Manager to spend up to $60,000 from the Highway Equipment Reserve
account. Motion seconded by Richard Keene and passed unanimously. 7.
Emergency Operations Plan - The plan was last reviewed in June of
2008. Mrs. Leavitt has gone through the plan and made updates on
Resources, Demographics (farms), and phone numbers in Appendix B and
C. Mr. Timberlake made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keene to
accept the Emergency Operations Plan with changes as presented. The
motion passed unanimously. 8. Mutual Aid Request - The Town has
received a request from the Town of
5. CONSIDERATION OF ANY OLD BUSINESS:
The Town owned dam is in need of repairs. Debris
needs to be removed and vegetation on the top needs to be cut. Mrs.
Leavitt asked Randy Wells and Jim Driscoll to look at the dam. It was
suggested that perhaps an engineer should look at the dam too. The
Maine National Guard Engineering unit will look at the dam later this
month. No action was taken.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes from the July 19, 2010
meeting were accepted as presented. Mr. Terreri reviewed the
disbursement warrant. Mr. Timberlake will review the warrant for
08/16/2010. There were no Veterans' Exemptions. There were no
Abatements or Supplements. Mr. Keene motioned to approve the Consent
Agenda with a second by Mr. House. The vote to accept was unanimous.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. House made a motion with a second by Mr.
Timberlake to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Joyce E. Moulin, Recording Secretary