Regular Meeting (07-22-2019)
Selectmen Present: Douglas Small, John Luce, Jared Fitts and Isaac Raymond
Absent: Suzan Rudnicki
Town Manager/CEO: Kevin Howell
Recording Secretary: Coreen Sylvester
Guests Present: Sheila Mahon, Deanna Witham, Toby Pelletier and Glennis McSorley
7:30 PM: John Luce called the meeting to order.
MINUTES: Jared Fitts made a motion to accept the minutes of July 8, 2019 as written. Douglas Small seconded. Four voted in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tax Acquired Property Request: Town Manager Kevin Howell shared an email from the daughter of the owner of record of one of the properties that we have out for bid. She has requested that Selectmen sell the property back to her as the heir. After discussion, Doug Small made a motion to sell the property on Map 5 Lot 22F to Doreen Brandafino-Murtha, upon receipt of taxes in full before bids are due. Jared Fitts seconded. Four voted in favor.
New Sign at Ruggles Cemetery: Kevin submitted a design for a new sign for Ruggles Cemetery. Jared Fitts made a motion to accept the design and have the Town Manager order the sign. Doug Small seconded. Four voted in favor.
Beaver Creek Road Speed Limit: Kevin said the State has finished the speed study on Beaver Creek Road, and the speed limit is now officially 25 mph.
Grange Hall Application for Bingo/Game of Chance: The Town Manager stated the Board can choose to give the Grange a blanket letter of approval to run bingo and games of chance, or to vote on it each year. After discussion, Jared Fitts made a motion to approve Golden Harvest Grange’s bingo/game of chance application for one year. Isaac Raymond seconded. Four voted in favor.
Roadside Mowing: Kevin let Selectmen know the roadside mowing is done, and we will be receiving reimbursement from the State for mowing done on their roads.
Update on Fiberight (Coastal Resources of Maine): Kevin provided updates about the status of the Coastal Resources of Maine Plant. The plant is operating and performance tests will be done in the next few weeks as it ramps up to full capacity.
Town Landing Update: The Town Manager stated they started putting the ramp together today, and there was discussion about what to name the landing and what Selectmen would like to have written on a plaque. It was decided Kevin will put together some ideas for next meeting.
Consideration of Investment Options: Kevin stated he had met with the Camden National investment banking team last week and discussed zero-risk annuity options. There was discussion about the options, and Selectmen decided they would like to have the investment banker come to a meeting to discuss it further.
WARRANT: Jared Fitts made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of July 15, 2019 in the amount of $5,239.82. Douglas Small seconded. Four voted in favor.
WARRANT: Jared Fitts made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of July 22, 2019 in the amount of $5,535.59. Douglas Small seconded. Four voted in favor.
WARRANT: Jared Fitts made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of July 22, 2019 in the amount of $183,088.18. Douglas Small seconded. Four voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT: Jared Fitts made a motion to adjourn. Isaac Raymond seconded. Four voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.