Regular Meeting (06-29-2020)
Selectmen Present: Douglas Small, Isaac Raymond and Daniel Frye
Absent: Suzan Rudnicki and Jared Fitts
Town Manager/CEO: Kevin Howell
Rec Secretary (Remote): Coreen Sylvester
Guest(s) Present: RSU 87 Superintendent Mark Turner
7:30 PM: Isaac Raymond called the meeting to order.
MINUTES: Douglas Small made a motion to accept the minutes of June 15, 2020 as written Daniel Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mark Turner – RSU 87 Budget: Superintendent Mark Turner gave an overview of the RSU 87 budget that residents will vote on on July 14th, and answered questions from the Town Manager and Selectmen. There was also discussion about the upgrades to school facilities. Mr Turner said Phase I work has begun and they are getting ready to begin Phase II.
Sign School Budget Meeting Warrant: Douglas Small made a motion to sign the school budget meeting warrant. Daniel Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
Appoint Election Clerks: Douglas Small made a motion to appoint Deborah Falkenburg and Evelyn L. Smith as election/ballot clerks for 2020 – 2022. Daniel Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
Evie Smith – Board of Appeals Appointment: Doug Small made a motion to appoint Evelyn L. Smith to the Board of Appeals. Daniel Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
Tax Acquired Property at 51 Hampden Road: There was discussion regarding the property at 51 Hampden Road. The Town Manager stated he had written to the owner, and has spoken with her son on her behalf.
COVID-19 Update/2020 Keep Maine Healthy Grant: Kevin Howell let the Board know he applied for and was approved for a $28,000.00 grant to cover expenses for anything related to COVID-19 from June 8, 2020. Kevin also stated that on July 1st we will unlock the door to let people into the town office, and he will put up signs asking people to stay six feet apart.
2020 Tax Commitment: Kevin let Selectmen know our assessor is coming here July 16, 2020 to meet with Kevin to commit taxes if the school budget passes.
Coastal Resources: Doug Small asked if there was anything new on the Coastal Resources plant situation. Kevin said our trash is going to PERC for the time being, Coastal has identified fifteen potential investors, and they are working hard towards resolution.
WARRANT: Isaac Raymond made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of June 22, 2020 in the amount of $5,679.63. Daniel Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: Isaac Raymond made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of June 29, 2020 in the amount of $5,705.67. Dan Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: Isaac Raymond made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of June 29, 2020 in the amount of $216,133.12. Dan Frye seconded. Three voted in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Rec Field Upgrades: The Town Manager presented some ideas for upgrading the rec field, including playground enhancements and tearing down outhouses and building a storage barn. Selectmen had no objections to Kevin pursuing options and potential costs to consider.
Town Landing Update: Kevin showed pictures of the town landing area with the upgrades, and said it has been getting a lot of use.
ADJOURNMENT: Daniel Frye made a motion to adjourn. Douglas Small seconded. Three voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm.