Board of Selectmen Minutes
Selectmen Meeting Minutes Monday, April 14, 2008 7:00PM, Selectmen Meeting Room
FULL DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT MATTER ON TAPE
Selectmen Present: Stan Howe, Dennis Doyon, Don Bennett, and Robert Everett
Selectmen Absent: Jack Cross
Staff Present: Manager Cole, Clerk Mason, and Assessors Assistant Tucker
Others Present: Jim Merrill, Karen McNaughton, Scott Hynek, Alan Archibald, John Gray, Steve Wight, and Don Bennett
Don Bennett moved, Dennis Doyon second to approve the minutes from the February 28, march 10, 31, and April 7, 2008 meetings. All were in favor.
Chairman Howe opened a public hearing on the Liquor License renewal for SS Milton. No comments were heard from the public in attendance or from the board. Don Bennett moved, Dennis Doyon second to approve and sign a Liquor License renewal for SS Milton. All were in favor.
Chairman Howe opened a public hearing on the Liquor License renewal for Bethel Commodore Corporation. No comments were heard from the public in attendance or from the board. Don Bennett moved, Dennis Doyon second to approve and sign a Liquor License renewal from Bethel Commodore Corporation. All were in favor.
Chairman Howe opened a public hearing on the Entertainment Permit renewal for Bethel Commodore Corporation. No comments were heard from the public in attendance or from the board. Don Bennett moved, Dennis Doyon second to approve and sign an Entertainment Permit renewal for Bethel Commodore Corporation. All were in favor.
The board reviewed the proposed the Fiscal Year 2009 Ordinance amendments with John Gray, Chairman of the Ordinance Review Committee. Amendments are being proposed to the Administration, Sewer and Water Use, Building Construction, Floodplain Management, road Construction, Shoreland Zone, Signs, Site Plan Review, and Subdivision of Land.
The board reviewed a communication from Scott Hynek regarding the Solid Waste Contracts. Mr. Hynek’s letter requests that the board place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to direct the Board of Selectmen to award a solid waste contract by June 30, 2008 to the lowest bidder in each category. Should the board reject this article for placement on the Annual Town Meeting warrant Mr. Hynek will submit a petition, or if the board enters into contracts with the lowest bidders before the Annual Town Meeting he will withdraw his request The board reviewed the solid waste bid results. The low bids broke down as follows: Archie’s was lowest bidder on Curbside, and Rear Load, Pine Tree was lowest bidder on CD&OBW, Shingles, and Tires, and Grimmel’s was the low bid on Metals. The town currently contracts with Pine Tree Waste for all services listed above. Robert Everett moved, Don Bennett second to table any final decision on the Solid Waste Contracts until May 5, 2008. All were in favor.
The board reviewed the status of the FY08 municipal budget. Each individual department was discussed for line items that are over budget.
The board discussed the direction of the Mason Street Sidewalk Project. The board consensus was to have Points North Surveying come in and define the roadway especially the curve from Chapman to Mason St. Once that information is ascertained then the board will discuss the next step.
The board discussed a communication they had received from FEMA regarding modifications to the base flood elevations.
The board discussed a communication from Oxford County regarding the change to a Fiscal Year. Dennis Doyon moved, Don Bennett second to suggest to the County that they go to a quarterly type of tax payment plan that will help their tax flow and the towns tax flow. All were in favor.
Dennis Doyon moved, Robert Everett second to approve and sign warrants numbered 2008-37, 38,39,40,41. All were in favor.
Dennis Doyon moved to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:03PM.
Respectfully Submitted:
Christen Mason Town Clerk Selectmen Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:00PM, Selectmen Meeting Room
FULL DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT MATTER ON TAPE
Selectmen Present: Stan Howe, Dennis Doyon, Don Bennett, Robert Everett
Selectmen Absent: Jack Cross
Staff Present: Manager Cole, and Clerk Mason
Others Present: Katie Steward, and Terry Karkos
Katie Steward, representing the US Forest Service was in to discuss with the board a recent communication they had received. The Forest Service is proposing a 5 year recreation facility analysis; part of this proposal is to close the Bethel Visitors Center on Mayville Rd., sometime in the first part of January 2009. The Forest Service is seeking comments regarding this closure from the Selectmen. Comments should be received by letter or fax on or before May 16, 2008.
Manager Cole requested the board change the date of the Joint meeting with the Budget Committee from May 19, 2008 to May 12, 2008. The board agreed to the change, so both boards will meet at the Fire Station on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00PM.
Dennis Doyon moved to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:30PM.
Respectfully Submitted:
Christen Mason Town Clerk