SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
September 4, 2007
PRESENT WERE: Norman Hutchins, Roger Bergeron and Leo Ruel.
The Selectmen called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Ronald Stewart re: Graves
A discussion about the burial of the remains that were dug up at the cemetery on Rumery Road. This will take place on Saturday, September 8th with Ron Stewart, Leo Ruel, Roland Nadeau and Mike Polakewich in attendance. Ron Stewart has the name of someone that wants to play the taps at the site. The Selectmen’s Clerk will call the journal Tribune and Portland Press herald to inform them. Also a notice will be placed on the Town’s web site.
Ronald Stewart also stated that a some time ago he mentioned cleaning the Veterans Grave sites. He would like to schedule this for Saturday, September 22, 2007 with a rain date of Saturday, September 29th. Anyone interested should meet at the Lyman Town Hall at 9:00 AM.
Reports:
Assessor.: A memo from Carol Matheson asking the Selectmen to approve the letter that she want to put in the local newspapers informing the property owners about the revaluation and tax bills. The Selectmen approved the letter.
Treasurer.: Reports submitted to the Selectmen.
Town Clerk/Tax Collector.: Nothing at this time.
Building Insp / CEO/ Plumbing Insp.: John Brushwein submitted a report for month of August 2007. John stated that he received a call last week regarding property for sale and the garage was built in 1992 within the setbacks. The setback is 75 feet and the actual set back is approximately 60 feet. The CEO did not have a map and lot for the Selectmen to reference, he will have it at the next meeting.
Ordinance Review.: John Brushwein stated that they will be starting on the Building Codes soon and the Ordinance Review Committee would like to add 2 non-voting members with Tradesmen and Architect experiences. The Board of Selectmen stated that they received a letter of resignation from Asbury Ivey. This puts the committee down two voting members.
Selectman Bergeron motioned to add two non-voting members with experiences as a Tradesman and an Architect and two voting members. Selectman Hutchins second. All in favor.
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Ordinance Review – con’t
John stated that Ordinance review has finished the Shoreland Zoning, he will send it to DEP for review, then to the Selectmen and Planning Board and then it will be presented to the Town for vote.
Road Commissioner.:. Maurice St. Clair stated that he should have the gravel in this week and should be ready for pavement in two weeks. He will then start on frost Road..
Parks and Recreation.: Nothing at this time.
Conservation Committee.: Bob Atkins was present. He stated that the Committee reviewed the lot on Alfred Road as the Selectmen had requested. The lot is approximately 50 feet wide and 100 feet deep. The Committee does not feel that it is of any benefit to the Town. He also stated that it is a Town owned lot but no record of a deed in Town hall.
Bob stated that the Committee is looking for two new members due to the passing of Bob Monroe and Harry Trask.
Village Safety.: Nothing at this time.
Transfer Station.: Steve Marble updated the Selectmen on the clearing process at the Transfer Station. He stated that Roberts will be hauling in the concrete Thursday and will need something to push the material.
Recycling and Waste Committee.: Present were Fred Bechard, Stev Marble, Paula Perusse, George Cheney and Susan Taylor. Fred Bechard said that there is more than one way to expand the Transfer Station. Handouts were given to the Selectmen and Mr. Bechard stated that the proposal is one way, but if the Selectmen wanted it another way – that was also possible. After a short discussion about the Transfer Station, the Selectmen stated that they will review the proposal and continue discussion at a latter date.
Planning Board.: Nothing to report.
Zoning Board of Appeals.: Nothing to report.
Liaison for Fire Department.: Nothing to report.
Building and Maintenance Committee.: Nothing at this time.
ECO Maine Rep.: Nothing to report.
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Minutes.:
Selectman Bergeron motioned to accept the minutes of August 20, 2007. Selectman Ruel second. All in favor.
Selectman Bergeron motioned to go into Executive Session with Vicki Swenson to discuss a personal matter pursuant to 1 MRSA Section 405, Section 6 & A at 8:10 PM. Selectman Hutchins second. All in favor.
Out of Executive Session at 8:14 PM, no decisions made.
Selectman Bergeron motioned to accept with regrets the resignation of Asbury Ivey from the Ordinance Review Committee, to send him a letter thanking him for his years of service to the Town in so many ways . Chairman Hutchins second. All in favor.
The Selectmen requested their Clerk to place an ad in the paper advertising for members to the various committees.
Unfinished Business.:
A release form for the Selectmen to sign for Roger Grant regarding his final payment for lawn mowing. He will have to sign this form before receiving his check.
New Business.:
A bill submitted to the Selectmen from Doris Green for work done to her basement. The Selectmen will not pay this bill because the work was not authorized and she did not allow Everett Quattrone to do the work the way the Selectmen and Road commissioner had instructed. She should submit the bill to her Homeowner’s Insurance.
Mail.: The mail folder was reviewed.
The Purchase Requisitions and Time Off slips were reviewed and signed by the Selectmen.
Warrant:
The Selectmen approved the following amount for payroll: Gross $ 10,280.35.
The Selectmen approved the following amount for payroll: Net $ 7,916.78.
The Selectmen approved the following amount for Accounts payable: $ 53,307.20.
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Selectman Bergeron motioned to adjourn at 9:12 PM. Selectman Hutchins second. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Sanborn
Selectmen’s Clerk
Norman I. Hutchins, Chairman
Roger Bergeron
Leo Ruel
LYMAN BOARD SELECTMEN