Regular Meeting (04-29-2019)
Selectmen Present: Suzan Rudnicki, John Luce and Jared Fitts
Absent: Douglas Small and Joshua Devlin
Town Manager/CEO: Kevin Howell
Recording Secretary: Coreen Sylvester
Guests Present: Glennis McSorley, Toby Pelletier and Deanna Witham
7:30 PM: Suzan Rudnicki called the meeting to order.
MINUTES: Voting on the minutes of April 8, 2019 was tabled as there were not enough Selectmen present who attended that meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board of Selectmen Resignation/Vacancy: John Luce made a motion to accept Joshua Devlin’s letter of resignation. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor.
The Town Manager explained the process for having an election to fill a vacancy, and said the law allows a shorter time frame for the nomination process. Jared Fitts made a motion to schedule a special election for June 11, 2019 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm to be located at the Golden Harvest Grange Hall, and use the duly authorized shortened nomination process under MRSA § 2528 to fill the newly created Board of Selectmen vacancy, setting April 30, 2019 as the date for nomination papers to be available and May 13, 2019 as the deadline for those papers to be submitted. John Luce seconded. Three voted in favor.
Municipal Quitclaim Deed – Verrill – 306 Hampden Road: Jared Fitts made a motion to sign a quitclaim deed for Heirs of Lorraine Verrill C/O Deborah McFarland for property located at 306 Hampden Road on Map 5 Lot 32. John Luce seconded. Three voted in favor.
Municipal Solar Power Discussion: Kevin Howell asked if Selectmen wanted to start negotiating the price per kilowatt hour. After discussion, Selectmen said they were interested in moving forward. Kevin said he would get more information from MMA as to how far we can go without entering into a contract yet.
2019 Paving Proposal & Sand Shed Paving: There was discussion regarding the Town Manager’s proposed paving projects. Kevin said he would like to have a full reclaim, compaction and pave the binder, totaling approximately three miles, done on parts of Horseback, Five, Irish, Marcho and Cook Roads, then wait a year to put the final surface on them.
Kevin also said he would like sweep and pressure wash the area in front of the sand shed, then see what needs to be done for paving. Selectmen had no objections to the proposed paving work, and Kevin said he would write the specs and have them ready for the next meeting.
Fire Station Heat Pumps: The Town Manager asked Selectmen to consider having a heat pump installed in the fire station. After discussion, it was decided Kevin will get an estimate for the next meeting.
Public Works New Hire: Kevin let the Board know he has hired Nick Murray for the Public Works Department, and he is working out great.
Town Office Staff Change: Kevin let Selectmen know that Jenn Mahon has taken a new job elsewhere, and he has re-hired Lacey Walton to replace her.
Fiberight Plant: The Town Manager stated the Fiberight plant is now open and will be up to full commercial operations by the end of June.
Boy Scout Trailer: John Luce asked if the Town would be able to store the Boy Scouts’ trailer. Kevin said he could find space for it.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of April 16, 2019 in the amount of $3,933.47. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of April 22, 2019 in the amount of $5,077.78. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of April 22, 2019 in the amount of $35,407.74. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of April 29, 2019 in the amount of $5,475.13. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of April 29, 2019 in the amount of $19,115.72. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Suzan Rudnicki made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to 1MRSA § 405(6) (A) to discuss a personnel matter. John Luce seconded. Three voted in favor. Selectmen went into executive session at 8:38 pm. Selectmen reconvened in regular session at 9:13 pm. No action taken, informational only.
ADJOURNMENT: John Luce made a motion to adjourn. Jared Fitts seconded. Three voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 pm.