SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

March 5, 2007

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


The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM.


Tom Bryant re: Tax Map 2 Lot 41-1


Mr. Bryant is requesting that an article be placed on the June Town Meeting warrant to grant him an easement to cross town land (Map 2 Lot 40 – A) on Stage Coach Road. A copy of the deed for Map 2 Lot 41-1 was given to the Selectmen along with a written request signed by the abutters.


Selectman Bergeron motioned to add the easement request as an article for Town meeting. Selectman Hutchins second. All in favor.


Reports:


Assessor.: Memo from Carol Matheson requesting that $6,000.00 be to the revaluation account.


Selectman Bergeron motioned to transfer $6,000.00 to the reval account. Selectman Harrison second. All in favor.


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 asked about Frost road. Selectman Hutchins stated that he spoke to Bill Dale but has not heard back from him.

Maurice St. Clair stated that the State will be starting work on the Walker Road bridge the week of March 12th and there will be one lane traffic for approximately 5 weeks.


Regional Waste Systems Rep.: Nothing to report.


Planning Board.: Nothing to report.


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Village Safety.: Nothing to report.


Recycling and Waste Committee.: James Hawthorne gave a report of the last meeting. 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.:

Roger Bergeron motioned to approve the February 20, 2007 minutes. Charles Harrison second. All in favor.


Unfinished Business.: A discussion on the public hearing for the recall election.


Selectman Bergeron motioned to hold the Public Hearing on the Recall Election on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Lyman Elementary School. Selectman Harrison second. All in favor.


New Business.:

The audit bids were opened.


Ron Beaulieu $5,500

RHR Smith & Co. $6,400

Joel Patterson $9,360

Clark, Friel & Nickerson $6,000 with current management

$8,000 with replaced management

Berry Fowles $6,500

Runyon, Kersteen Ouellette $10,750


The Selectmen will hold off on accepting a bid until they are completely reviewed.


The Selectmen signed an appointment slip for James Roberts for Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and E911 Addressing Officer until a full time replacement is found.






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Selectman Hutchins stated that he would like to see a Building and Maintenance Committee established consisting of 3 to 5 members, having a 3 year term, meeting at least once a month. This committee would advise the Selectmen on whether or not repairs, maintenance or an expansion is necessary. They should have knowledge of material, pricing etc.


Mail.: The mail folder was reviewed. Letter from Equest thanking the Selectmen and the Town for their Community Block Grant.


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




Warrant:


The Selectmen approved the following amount for payroll: Gross $ 12,879.24.

The Selectmen approved the following amount for payroll: Net $10,395.56.



The Selectmen approved the following amount for Accounts payable: $ 75,331.33.


Selectman Bergeron motioned to adjourn at 8:10 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