SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

February 20, 2007


PRESENT WERE: Norman Hutchins, Charles Harrison and Roger Bergeron.


The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.


Denis Haman re: Rhodes Hall


Denis Haman thanked the Selectmen for acting so promptly and getting the heat back up and running in Rhodes Hall. He stated that the water heater is leaking and that the VFW in Biddeford will donate money for a new water heater. He has a licensed plumber that will do the work. He will go to Home Depot and Lowes to get prices. A discussion about the tree work and roof work at Rhodes Hall and the Selectmen gave permission to box in the oil tank. Maurice St. Clair stated that whoever is doing the plowing has to open up the stop sign.


Reports:


Assessor.: Memo from Carol Matheson stating that she would like Kim Hemingway is still doing inspections and she would like permission for her to enter data into the computers on days the weather doesn’t permit inspections. Carol also asked about taking reports home to work on so that she can get the reval done this year. The Selectmen stated that she cannot take work home. Memo also stated that the Auditor from Maine Revenue Service will be here February 21st, and request to attend the winter meeting of the State of Maine International Association of Assessing Officers on March 2nd.


Treasurer.: Reports submitted to the Selectmen.


Town Clerk/Tax Collector.: Nothing to report.


Building Insp / CEO/ Plumbing Insp.: Nothing to report.


Ordinance Review.: Mike Polakewich stated that they are working on Shoreland Zoning.


Road Commissioner.:. Maurice St. Clair stated that the Town received a letter from Roger Berard regarding Frost Road stating that the Town is trespassing. Mr. Berard was present. There was a discussion regarding Frost Road. The Selectmen will research it.


Regional Waste Systems Rep.: Nothing to report.


Planning Board.: Nothing to report.

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Village Safety.: Ed Turner stated that he will be discussing crosswalks at a later date.


Recycling and Waste Committee.: The committee will be meeting on March 14, 2007 at Town Hall.


Parks and Recreation.: Nothing to report.


Conservation Committee.: Nothing to report.


Transfer Station.: Nothing to report.


Zoning Board of Appeals.: Nothing to report.


Minutes.:

Charles Harrison motioned to approve the February 5, 2007 minutes. Roger Bergeron second. All in favor.


Unfinished Business.: Haven’t heard back from Conservation Committee regarding land on Alfred Road.


New Business.:

Roger Bergeron motioned to appoint James Roberts as Assistant CEO. Charles Harrison second. All in favor.


Mail.: The mail folder was reviewed. Letter of resignation from Priscilla Ouellette from the MSAD 57 School Committee.


Roger Bergeron motioned to accept her resignation and to send a letter of appreciation to her as she was a valuable member of MSAD # 57. Charles Harrison second. All in favor.


The Purchase Requisitions and Time Off slips were reviewed and signed by the Selectmen.


Roger Bergeron motioned to go into Executive Session pursuant to 1 MRSA § 405 6 A. to discuss tax liens. Charles Harrison second. All in favor.


Out of executive Session, Roger Bergeron stated that the wrong MRSA was quoted, should have been 1 MRSA § 841 (2) regarding a property abatement.





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Warrant:


The Selectmen approved the following amount for payroll: Gross $ 11,302.56.

The Selectmen approved the following amount for payroll: Net $ 8,794.64.



The Selectmen approved the following amount for Accounts payable: $ 312,876.12.





Selectman Bergeron motioned to adjourn at 8:35 PM. Selectman Harrison second. All in favor.




Respectfully submitted,






Carol A. Sanborn

Selectmen’s Clerk





Norman I. Hutchins, Chairman




Roger Bergeron




Charles Harrison

LYMAN BOARD SELECTMEN