Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 8, 2010
7:00PM, Selectmen’s Meeting Room
FULL DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT MATTER ON TAPE
Selectmen Present: Stan Howe, Dennis Doyon, Don Bennett, Jack Cross, and Robert Everett
Staff Present: Manager Doar, Clerk Mason, Finance Officer Monk, Ambulance Director Bennett
Others Present: Pat Carter, Bob Blake, Richard Diplacido, and Francis Dumont
Dennis Doyon moved, Don Bennett second to approve the minutes from the March 1, 2010 meeting. All were in favor.
Chairman Howe opened a public hearing on the Liquor License renewal for Homeslice Pizza. No comments were heard from the public in attendance or from the board. Don Bennett moved, Jack Cross second to approve and sign the Liquor License renewal for Homeslice Pizza. All were in favor.
Dennis Doyon moved, Robert Everett second to approve and sign abatements from Fiscal Years 2008 & 2009 for two separate properties. All were in favor.
The Water District requested a letter of support from the Board for their proposed river crossing project. Dennis Doyon moved, Jack Cross second to authorize Manager Doar to write a letter of support for the Water District. All were in favor.
Don Bennett moved, Jack Cross second to appoint Manager Doar as the town representative to the Maine Service Center Coalition. All were in favor.
The board discussed with developer Francis Dumont setting a performance guarantee for Mountain Valley Subdivision Phase 2. Don Bennett moved, Dennis Doyon second to set the amount for the performance guarantee at $20,000. Discussion ensued. Mr. Dumont decided that he would go back to the Planning Board so he withdrew his request. Don Bennett withdrew his motion, and Dennis Doyon withdrew his second.
Francis Dumont, and Richard Diplacido discussed with the board their plan to build a ten thousand gallon cistern off the Taylor Smith Road. They would like the town to maintain the cistern once it has been completed and inspected. The board agreed to taking over the maintenance of the cistern once it was completed. In the past the developer has deeded the property that the cistern sits on to the Town.
Manager Doar discussed with the board the possibility of sending out requests for proposals for banking services for the town . The board agreed to have Manager Doar draft a proposal for their review before sending it out to area banks.
The board continued their discussion about FY11 wages and benefits. Manager Doar presented the board with several different spreadsheets representing different budget scenarios with the Police Department. The board agreed to have Manager Doar contacted Fryeburg to see how many officers they have, and what hours of coverage they maintain, before making any discussions on the Police Department. The board also discussed the stipends for the Fire Chief and the Ambulance Director, and the paramedic’s wage. Dennis Doyon moved, Don Bennett second to increase the stipend for the Fire Chief and the Ambulance Director to $4,750, and to increase the paramedics wage by fifty cents per hour. All were in favor.
The board discussed heath insurance benefits that are currently offered by the town. The board agreed for Fiscal Year 2011 they would continue with the current policy.
Don Bennett moved, Dennis Doyon second to approve and sign warrants #2010-34, 35, and 36. All were in favor.
Don Bennett moved, Robert Everett second to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.
Respectfully Submitted:
Christen Mason
Town Clerk
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