Jul
9
2018

Regular Meeting (07-09-2018)

Selectmen Present:                John Luce, Douglas Small, Joshua Devlin and Jared Fitts

Absent:                                   Suzan Rudnicki

Town Manager/CEO:           Kevin Howell

Recording Secretary:            Coreen Sylvester

Guests Present:                      Glennis McSorley, Deanna Witham and Toby Pelletier

7:30 PM:  Joshua Devlin called the meeting to order.

MINUTES:  John Luce made a motion to accept the minutes of June 25, 2018 as written. Douglas Small seconded.  Four voted in favor.

 

TOWN MGR/TAX COLLECTOR/CODE ENF OFFICER/RD COMM. REPORT:

 

  1. The Town Manager and Board went over the items in this week’s packet, including the June Fire Department report.  There was discussion regarding billing for fires.

 

  1. Kevin gave an update on year-to-date building and plumbing permits.

 

  1. Kevin let the Board know that due to our adopting the Floodplain Management Ordinance, as of today anyone who lives in Carmel can purchase flood insurance.

 

  1. The Town Manager stated the Five Road project started today, and will be done by Thursday or Friday.

 

  1. Kevin said the Planning Board approved the permit for the town landing, and he has applied for a Permit by Rule from D.E.P.  If all goes well, we can get started on it within a few weeks.

 

  1. The Town Manager said the Carmel Days planning is going very well, and gave an update on events, entertainment and organizations that will be part of it.

 

  1. John Luce asked Kevin to explain what a State aid road is.  Kevin explained that a State road is 100% maintained by the State.  A State aid road (Route 69) means the town is responsible for plowing and sanding the road in the winter, and the State is responsible for all other maintenance on it.  Kevin said there is a municipal match program, which means if the town wants to contribute funds for more work on the road the State would match the funds and carry out the work.

 

WARRANT:  John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of July 2, 2018 in the amount of $4,479.73.  Jared Fitts seconded.  Four voted in favor.

WARRANT:  John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of July 9, 2018 in the amount of $4,661.09.  Jared Fitts seconded.  Four voted in favor.

WARRANT:  John Luce made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of July 9, 2018 in the amount of $47,570.79.  Jared Fitts seconded.  Three voted in favor.  Josh Devlin abstained.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Culvert on Bemis Road:  Doug Small asked if there is anything new regarding the dropped culvert on Bemis Road.  Kevin said it has been cut, and will be paved when they pave Five Road.

 

Preble Lane Turnaround:  John Luce asked about the progress on the Preble Lane turnaround. Kevin said it has been surveyed and staked.  Once existing public works projects are complete he will assess the budget and determine if there are enough funds to expand and improve it.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  John Luce made a motion to adjourn.  Jared Fitts seconded.  Four  voted in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.

07-09-2018 Minutes