Regular Meeting (08-28-2017)
Selectmen Present: Suzan Rudnicki, John Luce, Earlyn Bowers,Douglas Small andJared Fitts
Town Manager/CEO: Kevin Howell
Recording Secretary: Coreen Sylvester
Guests Present: Glennis McSorley and Sheila Mahon
7:30 PM: Suzan Rudnicki called the meeting to order.
MINUTES: John Luce made a motion to accept the minutes of August 14, 2017 as
- Earlyn Bowers seconded. Four voted in favor. Douglas Small abstained as he was not present for that meeting.
TOWN MGR/TAX COLLECTOR/CODE ENF OFFICER/RD COMM. REPORT:
- The Town Manager let the Board know Cheryl Mitchell gave her resignation, with her last day being September 1, 2017. So far he has received twelve applications and interviewed two people for the position.
NEW BUSINESS:
Registrar of Voters Appointment: John Luce made a motion to sign the appointment for Coreen Sylvester as Registrar of Voters for the Town of Carmel, effective August 28, 2017 through December 31, 2019. Jared Fitts seconded. Five voted in favor.
Tax-Acquired Property on Cook Road: Town Manager Kevin Howell stated that after John Luce had asked if we had the correct map/lot for 662 Cook Road, Kevin researched it further and found that our tax map is wrong with the numbers for two lots reversed. Kevin stated he asked MMA if there is a problem as far as notifications, and they are looking into it.
Dangerous Building: Kevin informed Selectmen that Tim Harvey has torn the house down at 40 Hampden Road.
Fuller Road Project: Gardner Construction’s price quote for the Fuller Road project section near Etna Pond Lane is $27,850.00 to do everything including paving. Kevin asked if Selectmen had any objections to having Gardner Construction do the job. John Luce made a motion to proceed with the Fuller Road Construction at the sharp corner by Etna Pond Lane and complete final paving for the year. Doug Small seconded. Five voted in favor.
Recycling Update: Suzan Rudnicki asked how the recycling is going. Kevin said he designed a recycling compacter and had Thomas Benecke build it. The guys attach it to the skid steer and push the recyclables to the end of the container. We have gotten two weeks out of the silver bullet instead of the usual one. Kevin said we won’t have the skid steer in winter, and there was discussion about the possibility of purchasing one at some point in the future.
LD 725 An act To Recognize Local Control Regarding Food Systems: Kevin Howell stated one of our residents came in and expressed interest in supporting LD 725, which would allow people to sell their produce and processed food directly to consumers locally. After discussion, Kevin said he would look into what the Town’s liability would be.
Public Works Complaint: The Town Manager said he received a complaint about the crew taking the Town truck home for lunch. Kevin said he checked with our insurance company and there is no liability to the Town. If the guys do any personal errands while on lunch break and get hurt, they will not be covered under Workers’ Comp.
Carmel Days Parade Judges: Kevin said the Carmel Days Committee wanted to know if three Selectmen would agree to be parade judges. Suzan Rudnicki and Jared Fitts said they would do it, and Sheila Mahon also said she would.
Grange Game of Chance Application: John Luce made a motion to sign the Game of Chance Application for Golden Harvest Grange. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of August 21, 2017 in the amount of $5,809.76. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of August 28, 2017 in the amount of $5,388.03. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of August 28, 2017 in the amount of $33,360.21. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Suzan Rudnicki made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to 1MRSA § 405(6)(F) to discuss a confidential matter. Jared Fitts seconded. Five voted in favor. Selectmen went into executive session at 8:25 pm. Selectmen reconvened in regular session at 8:28 pm. No action taken, informational only.
ADJOURNMENT: Suzan Rudnicki made a motion to adjourn. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Five voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 pm.