TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

 

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

 

MEETING MINUTES 7:00 PM

 

 

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, Town Manager Eva Leavitt and some residents with interest. Selectman Jeffrey Timberlake was absent.

 

2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None needed

 

3. COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE - BALLOT: Mrs. Leavitt referenced the ballot received for the newly formed County Budget Committee. Although the ballot had one elected Municipal Official's name and three residents names one from Turner, the Board of Selectmen elected not to endorse the Municipal Official and Mr. Terreri made a motion to vote for Mr. Honaker, Mr. Keene seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Keene then made a motion to support Gendron & Moreau, Mr. Terreri seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The Board did not acknowledge the Municipal Official on the ballot.

 

4. LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE PROGRAM: No action needed. Mrs. Leavitt referenced the letter provided regarding River Rise Farm and the Riverlands State Park, Dupuis Parcel located in Turner. Land for Main's Future Program provided a notice of Public Hearing to be held 9/14/2010 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Vile Arboretun, 153 Hospital Street Augusta ME. Written comments will be accepted until noon 9/13/2010. The Board and Mrs. Leavitt inquired what the impact on taxable land might be and Ms. Philipon simply noted that the Assessor would need to review the transfer of ownership and make a determination what if any exemption may be allowed. If the State owns the property, they are exempt from taxation, however, the exempt status wouldn't transpire until 2011/2012-tax year. The Assessor Agent RJD Appraisals will review.

 

5. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL: Mrs. Leavitt referenced the renewal application for Timmy Turners Pizzeria located at the Northland Mall. Mr. Keene inquired whether or not there have been any issues during the past year. Mrs. Leavitt noted none and Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the renewal liquor license for Timmy Turners' Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

6. VACANT LOT - TURNER CENTER: Mrs. Leavitt relayed to the Board an offer from Dale Talbot who owns a vacant lot next to town owned property on the Turner Center Road. Mr. Talbot has offered the lot to be used for additional parking in exchange for the Town including the lot with the rest of the mowing contract. Mr. Richardson suggested a written agreement between the Town and Mr. Talbot. Mr. Keene then made a motion to accept the offer for use of the vacant lot owned by Mr. Dale Talbot in exchange for mowing the property. Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

7. TOWN MANAGERS' BUSINESS: 7-1 Q & A MEMO: Mr. House commented on the amount of money the Town saved by having the highway crew do the necessary repairs on the Tidswell Road. There was discussion regarding plowing the new sidewalks near the school and Mr. Richardson noted his thought was that if the sidewalk is in front of the school, and then the school should be responsible for maintenance. Mrs. Leavitt noted that the Maine Roads Manual recommends that communities clear sidewalks. Discussion on what type of equipment could be used to maintain the sidewalk should be used and Mrs. Leavitt noted that Public Works Foreman Charles Poland suggested using the wing on the plow for this first season and see what the results will be. 7-2 MMA CONVENTION: Mrs. Leavitt noted that the Board has registration forms for the annual MMA Convention, should any be interested in going. Mrs. Leavitt noted that Ms. Philipon would take responsibility for registering any interested persons. 7-3 SIDEWALKS: Previously discussed. 7-4 FINANCIALS: Mrs. Leavitt provided an overview for the finances ending 8/31/2010 and noted no significant issues. Mrs. Leavitt also informed the Board regarding the Cooper Packing Plant building was secured from entry and noted the ammonia odor reported was determined to be inside and in a small quantity.

 

8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PLANNING BOARD VACANCY: Mrs. Leavitt noted to the board that the Planning Board has voted member Gregg Varney off the board due to absences. The Board would like to have the vacancy advertised and address any possible candidates at the next meeting.

 

9. OLD BUSINESS: 9-1 INTERNET POLICY 9-2 PURCHASING POLICY 9-3 PERSONNEL POLICY 9-4 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY: Mr. Keene made a motion to table discussion on the noted policies until the next meeting with a full board present, Mr. Richardson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Richardson noted that SAD 52 is not getting any financial refunds as other districts may be getting.

 

10. CONSENT AGENDA: The minutes from 8/16/2010 were deemed to be in order. Mr. House reviewed the disbursement warrants and recommended their approval. Mr. Keene will review for 9/20/2010. There were no Veteran's Exemptions to consider and No abatements to consider. Ms. Philipon did submit two supplemental tax bills due to an omission, one for Mr. Winston Gilbert Jr for his mobile home, and one for Errol and June Woodward. Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

11. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned by mutual consent at 8:00 pm

 

Respectfully submitted:

Sandra L Philipon, Assessing/Office Assistant