Regular Meeting (11-22-2021)
Selectmen Present: Suzan Rudnicki, Douglas Small, Jared Fitts, Isaac Raymond and Daniel Frye
Town Manager/CEO: Kevin Howell
Rec. Secretary: Kimberly Davis
Guests Present: Toby Pelletier, Glennis McSorley and Sheila Mahon
7:30 PM: Suzan Rudnicki called the Selectmen’s meeting to order.
MINUTES: Douglas Small made a motion to accept the minutes of November 8,2021 as written
- Isaac Raymond seconded. Four voted in favor. Daniel Frye abstained as he was not present for that meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Real Estate Assessment: Town Manager Kevin Howell introduced Rob Duplisea from RJD Appraisal to the Selectmen through a phone conference. Rob and Kevin explained to the Selectmen what the Real Estate Reassessment Factoring Proposal was and what plans they would be taking for it. Kevin let the Selectmen know there are funds available in a reserve account for this specific use.
Douglas Small made a motion to accept the proposal to go ahead with the Real Estate Reassessment. Daniel Frye seconded. Five voted in favor.
Sullivan’s Waste Contract: Kevin let the board know the contract for trash collection is set to expire at year’s end. There is an option to extend for one year at an agreeable price. Kevin Spoke with Liz Sullivan and they came to terms on a 2% increase from 2021 if acceptable to the Board.
Daniel Frye made a motion to accept the extended contract. Isaac Raymond seconded. Five voted in favor.
Town Cemetery Mowing Contract: The Town Manager let the Board know that the mowing contract with Thibodeau’s Lawn Care for the town cemeteries is expiring. He spoke to Justin and received a price. He also spoke about the quality of work and how pleased he has been throughout the last few years. Kevin asked if they would like to put the contract out to bid or stay with Justin. The price for 2022 would be $18,600.00, 2023 - $19,600.00 and 2024 $20,600.00.
Jared Fitts motioned to stay with Thibodeau’s Lawn Care. Daniel Frye seconded. Five in favor.
Nomination Papers: Kevin let the board know that there would be two openings for Selectmen and one RSU 87 Director. Nomination papers will be available at the Town Office beginning Wednesday, Nov. 24th. Completed papers must be submitted to the Town Clerk by 5pm January 4th.
WARRANT: Isaac Raymond made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of November 15, 2021 in the amount of $6,391.97. Daniel Frye seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Isaac Raymond made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of November 22, 2021 in the amount of $6,203.48. Daniel Frye seconded. Five voted in favor.
WARRANT: Isaac Raymond made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of November 22, 2021 in the amount of $56,683.34 Daniel Frye seconded. Five voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT: Jared Fittsmade a motion to adjourn. Isaac Raymond seconded. Five voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm.