Regular Meeting (12-16-2013)
Town Manager: Tom Richmond
Recording Secretary: Coreen Sylvester
Guests Present: Glennis McSorley, Toby Pelletier, Code Enforcement Officer Stewart Brooks, Deputy Ryan Allen and Julia Pike
7:30 PM: Suzan Rudnicki called the meeting to order.
MINUTES: John Luce made a motion to accept the minutes of December 2, 2013 as amended. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor.
ROAD COMMISSIONER/TAX COLLECTOR/TOWN MANAGER REPORT:
- The Town Manager let the Board know that Willie Dunton and Thomas Benecke have been laid off for the winter.
- Tom Richmond stated the foreclosures on 2011 taxes took effect on December 14th. Tom said he had the deputy hand-deliver the unclaimed foreclosure notices to the people who live in Carmel, and that brought in several responses.
- Evan St. Louis’ taxes are paid in full, and Maine Municipal Association was notified to take the property off the Town’s insurance.
- Tom stated he spoke with Tom Hyson regarding his foreclosed properties, but he has not made any arrangements to pay them.
- There was discussion regarding problems with the boilers in the Town Office. Since we had the cold water cut-outs installed, which the State required in order to receive our boiler permits, the boilers have shut off at least five times and needed to be reset or serviced. Stewart Brooks said it is getting air.
- Septic Tank Replacement: The Town Manager told the Board we had gotten three estimates of approximately $6,000.00 and one for about $3,000.00 on the septic system that failed on Cook Road. Tom stated the ones who gave the $6,000.00 estimates had not gone to look at the site, while the one with the $3,000.00 estimate had. John Luce made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to make arrangements to have it done, and to assess it. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
New Deputy: Tom introduced the new full-time constable for Carmel, Deputy Ryan Allen. Ryan told the Board a little about himself and his plans for coverage in the Town and said he does spend a lot of time in the schools so the children can get to know and be comfortable with a law enforcement officer.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Sue Rudnicki made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to 22MRSA §4305(3B) to discuss general assistance. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor. Selectmen went into executive session at 7:56 pm. Selectmen reconvened in regular session at 8:12 pm. No action taken, informational only.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Old Town Car: The Town Manager stated we have put the Town’s Ford Taurus out to bid with bids due December 23rd. However, we can hold the bids until January 6th as he has nothing for a meeting next week.
Budget 2014: Tom let Selectmen know he met with the Budget Committee the first Wednesday in December, and they finished up in that one meeting.
Next Meeting: On January 6, 2014, there will be a joint meeting of the Planning Board and Selectmen at 7:00 pm to discuss the atlantic salmon fishway they are building in the stream on Gristmill Road.
Tom also said someone from HCH Roofing will be here at 7:30 at the same meeting to discuss roof repairs to the Fire Station.
Recreation Area Dumpster: Sue Rudnicki asked if they picked up the dumpster at the Rec Field. Tom said they have.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of December 9, 2013 in the amount of $3,803.51. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the Full-time fireman’s payroll warrant of December 9, 2013 in the amount of $1,159.65. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of December 9, 2013 in the amount of $132,533.43. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of December 10, 2013 in the amount of $3,000.00. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of December 16, 2013 in the amount of $2,933.71. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the Full-time fireman’s payroll warrant of December 16, 2013 in the amount of $730.67. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of December 16, 2013 in the amount of $16,556.84. John Luce seconded. Five voted in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS:
New Voting Booths: Julia Pike showed Selectmen a brochure with new style voting booths that are adjustable, handicap accessible and lighter weight than the old style. Julia said a set of four costs$829.00 and said we have enough money in the Election Account to buy two sets. Earlyn Bowers made a motion to buy two sets of voting booths. Joe Pelletier seconded. Five voted in favor.
Fire Truck Accident: Sue Rudnicki stated that even though they didn’t have a meeting last
week, she and Joe Pelletier spoke with Fire Chief Michael Azevedo regarding the accident with the fire truck in the fall, and said he answered their questions very well.
ADJOURNMENT: Sue Rudnicki made a motion to adjourn. Joe Pelletier seconded. Four voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p