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2003 FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Steve Cross (SC), Carol Richardson (CR), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thelma Ledden, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Jon Willette, Sean Turner, Christine and Clint Spaulding, Elwin Turner.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    01/06/2004
Meeting held 12/30/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:00
2.    Discussed recent road damage from rain.
CR read a fax from MEMA asking for a damage assessment from the recent storm.
Elwin Turner turned in a bill for part of the work, CR will research the rest of the existing bills.
ET to turn in an estimate on the remaining work.
3.    Discussed recent correspondence between John Carver and Marriners paving.  Agreed that Marriners must repave the entire section of 3.2 miles because proper procedures were not followed, it was paved in the rain.  The proof is the current condition of the roads.
4.    Discussed letter from MMA on Workers Compensation. CR disputed the amount of compensation estimated in the letter.
5.    CR to call MMA on this.
6.    Discussed the drug policy adopted on 120203. CR to call SAD #3 and see if we can become members of their plan and use their contractor.
7.    Discussed letter from DEP concerning the oil spill in Bruce Mattson's cellar.
8.    Discussed Everett Stevens Heirs property and determined that it was not livable and so granted an abatement on $6,140 of value due to the trailer is not livable and therefore the addition is storage
9.    Discussed Brian Raven request for an abatement.  After consideration it was determined that the abatement already granted to him was correct and no further abatement will be granted.
10.    Discussed dogs running at large, but Tina has not been able to get the dog to the pound.
11.    CR asked ET about the Beaver Ridge Rd - can we get a load of rocks there?
12.    SC reported on the drivers' time.  There is no law prohibiting continuous drivers.
13.    Jon Willette asked about a mattress he found on the road - Sullivan will pick it up.
14.    SC brought up Selectman's office hours should be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. and we should not adjourn before 08:00 in his opinion.
15.    Adjourned 7:45

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Steve Cross (SC), Carol Richardson (CR)
Others Present:    Jon Willette , Sean Turner, Mike Turner, Ingrid Robitaille, Thelma Ledden
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    12/30/2004
Meeting held 12/23/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:22
2.    Discussed taxes with Ms Robitaille.  She has requested an abatement.
3.    Road washouts on Davis, Smithton, Mitchell, Deer Hill, Greeley, Town House, and Rollins Roads.
4.    Trucks issues were discussed:
5.    Adjourned 7:05

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Steve Cross (SC), Carol Richardson (CR), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Jay Guber, Sean Turner, Jon Willette, Thelma Ledden
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    12/30/2003
Meeting held 12/16/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:12
2.    Minutes of last Mtg. were read and accepted as read.
3.    Jay reported on his discussions with the planning bd.  PB agrees that the fees should be raised and amended to put teeth in the ordinance.  They will be bringing the matter to the Select Board for an article on the warrant.
CR asked about a garage that was being lived in. Jay said he has to have a septic design, but could then live in the garage as long as he does not get running water.  Once he gets running water he MUST put in a septic system.
The garage under discussion is on the Greeley Rd.  Jay will talk to them.
No new building permits have been issued.
Jay asked for his pay up to the year end. Voted 3/0 to do that.
4.    CR brought up hours worked by the truck drivers. Anything over 40 we have to pay time and a half.  Discussed options.
5.    Had a round table discussion on various topics concerning plowing, mailboxes, snow plowing priorities (primary roads first versus all roads at the same).
6.    Discussed the radio question
- both SC and FK are opposed to spending the $1388 without a vote of the town.
7.    Discussed the two-speed shifter mechanism - the current trucks have electric shifters and we have replaced them twice in number 7.  Approved to replace the one in the 97 with air.
8.    SC reported on truck repairs - heater motor on Number 8 needs to be re-wired.
9.    Discussed the staffing of the trucks - too many hours are being worked by Clint and Sean right now.
CR to call ET on this.
10.    A recent accident on the Greeeley Rd took down the stop sign and the Road sign.
11.    Jon Willette repaired that and has also put a stop on the Mitchell Rd, put up Rd signs at Pleasant and Raven Roads.
12.    Still need a stop sign on the Town House Rd junction with N Palermo Rd.
13.    CR thanked SC for taking the initiative to get the work done.
14.    Mtg. adjourned: 7:32

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Jon Willette, Sean Turner, Clint Spaulding, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Elwin Turner
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    12/16/2004
Meeting held 12/09/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:06
2.    ET reported on the recent storm.  Ken Gould did not get the contract to plow the schools out, but the contract was let to a man in Oakland who did not do the work.
Now Gould had no sand.  Sand was taken from our sand supply, and it is not known who did it.
3.    Joe Freeman, Herbert Abbott were suggested for spares drivers to add to the list.
4.    SC said that the insurance may not be valid if H Abbott was working.
5.    FK to call Insurance Co on Herb Abbott.
6.    Other names raised were Peter Miller and Gerry Spaulding,
7.    Jon Willette offered to work as a wing man too.
8.    SC asked about the shoulder work that had been identified as needed.  ET replied that it had not gotten done.
9.    He went on to say that they had paved sections that were not ready.
10.    ET: The plowing of the town office.  Clint says he has commercial insurance, but does not know the limits of liability on his insurance.
11.    SC: reported on a wage issue regarding work at the Town Garage. 
12.    Unity/Freedom town plowing responsibilities were clarified with Unity.
13.    The Wentworth turnaround has been moved to the opposite side of the road and is in a tight spot.
14.    Jon Willette remarked that the plow truck had backed into Rt. 137 and that this created a dangerous situation because of the angle of the sun at 0900.
15.    Suggest having the Wentworth Rd removed as a town road.
16.    A small truck could be hired to plow it  - suggested Lee Bros.
17.    Sean asked why the town could not buy a small truck to plow with.
18.    It would require an article on the town Warrant.
19.    Sean asked about the cell phones - they don't work in 90% of Freedom.
Could we get radios that worked better?
FK: this,  also would require and article on the Town Warrant.
20.    Clint: how come people push snow into roads from their driveways.
21.    FK suggest we send out a postcard asking people to clean up after themselves.
22.    Jon Willette suggests we call the Sheriff Department and have them enforce the law.
23.    We'll try to get a notice put in Sally's column asking people to clean up after themselves.
24.    SC reported that he spoke to CMP about the blinking street lights. CMP will be coming to fix.
25.    FK reported that he had told John Carver that Freedom wanted 3.2 mi repaved by July 15th, along with descriptions of the sections.
26.    7:52 Adjourned

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thelma Ledden, Jon Willette, Lendell Chase, Gilbert Williams, Sally Hadyniak, Elwin Turner, Clint Spaulding
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    12/13/2003
Meeting held 12/02/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:05
2.    The plow given to Mr Willette at the Board meeting last week was hauled to Mr Willette's on Thanksgiving day.  Mr Ken Gould came over and said that the plow belonged to him, so Mr Willette returned the plow to Mr Gould without charge.
3.    Read Minutes of last two meetings.  Approved as read.
4.    Jay Guber: One building permit Herman and Barbara Watson - removing one trailer and bringing in a new one.  the do not have either running water or a septic.
5.    Entered Executive Session at 6:25
6.    6:50 exec session ends
7.    back in session
8.    Discussed hiring truck drivers - 7 will be notified that they are hired.
Lendell Chase 382-6215
Harold Greeley 382-6195
Matt Shaw 568-3786
Warren Spaulding 382-6407
Clint Spaulding 382-6214
Shaun Turner 382-3385
Gilbert Williams 382-6130
MSP to hire these seven.
9.    MSP to adopt the Mandatory Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy and Procedures.
10.    SC reported that he got a call for a plumbing inspector and Mr Harriman was in Florida.
The people were notified to call the LPI for another town while Mr Harriman is away.
11.    Sally Hadyniak asked about the road in front of her mailbox.
12.    FK reported on investigating the paving on Greeley Rd and Bryant Rd.
13.    7:48 Adjourned

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Jon Willette, Thelma Ledden, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sally Hadyniak
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    December 2nd, 2003
Meeting held 11/25/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:07
2.    Jon Willette reported on all the sign work he has done for the town (list attached):
Discussed signage at the intersection of Greeley Rd with Smithton and Burnham Hill 
Added Dangerous Curve signs on Waning Rd.
Replaced road signs on Goosepecker Ridge Rd. High St, Deer Hill Rd, Albion Rd, Raven Rd, Ayer Ridge Rd, Bryant Rd. 
Need to order another Raven Rd sign, Stop sign for Town House Rd (should get three Stop Signs)
Pleasant St sign has been ordered. 
CR reported that signs are now made out of tin, not fiberglass. 
SC suggested we could put spade's on the end of the sign posts to prevent people from pulling the poles out.
3.    CR asked about the call made by FK to the Sheriff’s office concerning the HO Bouchard Truck parked on Town property.  King replied that the truck had been parked there without any permission from the town for most of the summer. Discussed this.
4.    Plumbing permits were needed to get the new septic systems inspected by Don Harriman.  Mr Harriman approved the septic systems.
5.    We still have to prepare the bills to the families and submit the paperwork to the state for reimbursement.
6.    Steve Cross asked What about Stan Macdonald and Tom Odle?  CR said that they have applications that will be sent in before the end of the year.
7.    FK called Elwin Turner about getting the shoulders of the new tarred sections graveled. Elwin intends to hire an excavator and start on Monday on them.
Elwin will contact Dennis Jones and they will use his excavator to fix them.
8.    Drug Testing paper will be read by FK and we will review and adopt if we approve.
9.    Discussed the spare drivers: Matthew Shaw, Warren Spaulding, Regulars: Clint Spaulding, Sean Turner
10.    Mr Willette asked about an old town plow on the town property by the old Meeting House.  He was given permission to take it.
11.    Betty asked about the Selectman's Meeting Minutes.  She was advised that they are now posted on the web up through November 11th.
12.    Adjourned 8:07

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Steve Bennett, Sally Hadyniak
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    December 2nd, 2003
Meeting held 11/18/2003
1.    Meeting called to order at 6:05
2.    CR reviewed supplements for Roy Ward and Walter Gurschick.
3.    Reviewed S Bennett property revaluation extensively.
4.    Reviewed Service Agreement on Copier. Moved, Seconded and Passed to Approve (3/0).
5.    Reviewed State General Assistance Appendixes A-C 2003-2004
6.    Steve Bennett reported that the new paving has exposed edges and needs gravel and grading in places.
7.    Adjourned 8:05

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Sally, Wassey Hadyniak, Thelma Ledden, James Waterman, Tom Clay, Steve and Kim Holmes, Joe Baker
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    11/18/2003
Meeting held 11/11/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:00
2. Joe Baker reported on the Hutchins Cemetery.
3. James Waterman reported that the FD had received a $1500 grant from MMA for a breathing apparatus.
4. Steve and Kim Holmes questioned their valuation.  It will be reviewed and recalculated.
5. Tom Clay reported that the paving done on the Beaver Ridge Rd had been done by Land Construction during "a rain storm" and that the place where it met the Greeley Rd was breaking up.
6. Bids were reviewed for town septic system work and Clint Spaulding was awarded the contract for Nancy Spaulding, Gloria Barton, and the Barbara Larabeee systems.  Stan Macdonald’s design called for a full system, rather than the ‘leach field only’ we had thought was all he needed, and so will have to wait until another round of grants.
7. Steve Bennett asked about the paving over the shallow culvert on Ayer Ridge Rd.  It was decided to do that job and Steve volunteered to call Lane to have it done.
8. Street lights in town are known to go on and off erratically.  CR volunteered to call CMP about this,
9. Adjourned 8:00

NO MEETING HELD November 4th 2003 (Election Day)

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Carole Hager, Gary Stimeling, Clayton Wentworth, Elwin Turner, Steve Bennett, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Jonathan Plengy, Sally, Wassey Hadyniak, Thelma Ledden
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    11/18/2003
Meeting held 10/28/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:05
2. CR opened a bid from Lane for trench patching on Ayer Ridge Rd, for $360.
3. Steve Bennett reported that there were places where Lane was not able to get a full 18' and so they would go a little bit narrower.
4. Valuation on Mr Stimeling's house went up 200%
Clayton Wentworth, same
Jonathan Plengy, same
All three were reviewed and recalculated.
5. Elwin Turner asked about the truck drivers:  He suggests we hire Sean Turner, Clint Spaulding, and Gerry Spaulding. Discussed drug testing for the drivers.
6. FK will call Mr Carver and ask him to draft a letter to Marriners regarding their lack of performance on the paving.
7. Elwin Turner to find out from Keith Overlock if the ceiling of the  town garage is insulated.
8. Sally Hadyniak asked about when the flagpole will be put up.  It needs to be painted. 
9. Adjourned 7:16

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thelma Ledden, Steven Bennett, Thressa Abbott, Christine Betty Sienkiewicz, Clint and Christine Spaulding, Jay Guber, Carole Hager.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    11/18/2003
Meeting held 10/21/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:07
2. Discussed the need for an Invitation to Bid on three septic systems and one leach field in the town of Freedom, to be written by FK and sent to CR for inclusion in Waterville and two weekly papers.
Bids be due 18:30 November 5th.  Bids will be reviewed that evening and awarded as soon as possible.
3. Clint had a question on the tax for a trailer under Nancy Spaulding.
The assessment increase came from the addition on the trailer.  Clint was advised to detach the addition from the trailer and then it will be assessed as a shed at $10/ft2.
4. Steve Bennett spoke about the progress with the paving.  Not too much progress so far.
5. Steve Bennett also spoke about a culvert on the Ayer Ridge Rd. SB asked Eric (from Lane Construction) to do an estimate on that.
6. Steve Bennett also asked about the big elm on Ayer Ridge Rd.  It is dead and poses a hazard.  A maple about 100 yd. from Rt. 137 is dead and a hazard too.
7. Steve Bennett asked: What about Marriners? Are they going to come back and fix the road? Steve suggested we get a threatening letter drafted by an attorney and send it to them.
8. Moved, Seconded and Passed  to ask Carter to write the letter and represent us in this matter.
9. Jay Guber:  Two permits: Hoag and Gould - one barn one garage.
10. CR: Read a request from the Isleboro Bd. of Selectmen asking for support in opposition to the jail bond.
11. Suggested that the Board of Appeals be empowered to review assessment decisions.  If they are they need to be sworn in as such.
12. CR: ET has not yet picked up the fire extinguishers. FK to bring them down to the garage.
13. Reviewed abatements done by CR.
14. FK and CR talked about the reassessment and the fact that the values of the buildings are now much more equitable and reasonable, and although there are people who have seen an increase, there is now a systematic method that can be repeated to derive the value of any building in town.
15. Discussion of the reassessment.
16. Carole Hagar:  Agreed with the reassessment and pointed out that many people were getting a significant break for many years, and having to pay there fair share is a shock.  Where are the people who are so unhappy she asked?
17. Adjourned 7:53.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Lorraine Overlock, Viola Greeley, Thelma Ledden, Sally Hadyniak, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    11/18/2003
Meeting held 10/14/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:07
2. Lorraine Overlock presented a report on the actions of the historical society - the foundation of the old town hall has been completed.  There remains some work to be done to the doors, which will be completed in the spring.
3. Discussion of the signing of the commitment book.
Steve Cross expressed concern that the total valuation of the town had increased too much as a result of the revaluation of the buildings, and said he would not sign the commitment book as is.  Various options for correcting the increase in overall valuation were reviewed. 
After a long discussion it was moved by CR and seconded by FK to sign the commitment book.  The book was signed by CR and FK.
4. Discussed letter from Marion Bowers concerning a property in town.  Approved letter.
5. Adjourned 7:25 PM.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Jon Willette, Thelma Ledden, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sally Ann Hadyniak, Polly Shyka, Elwin Turner
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    11/18/2003
Meeting held 10/7/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 5:57
2. CR read a letter from Linda Stout and Pam <sp?>, complaining about the paving of the Goosepecker Ridge Rd.
3. FK was assigned to contact Ken Boulier about a floodlight at the town garage.
4. Moved, Seconded and Passed to hire Mr Tim Biggs to work on the town garage.
5.  Jay Guber reported that he attended a Mtg. with MMA, Tony Neves, Drew Fales, Steve and Judy Bennett, and Ellerbe Cole. After the discussion was concluded Mr Cole stated that the actions taken with land by Judy Bennett did not constitute a subdivision. 
6. Jay also turned over a court case to the town that MMA gave the town planning board members.
7. Road Signs were discussed.
Missing signs - Waning Rd and Glidden Rd.
Jay suggests that a "Dangerous Curve ahead" sign be gotten for the Waning Td  part that was known as Hemlock Hill.
Discussion followed of the issue of this area and whether or not to put up a sign there.
SC said that if we were to put a sign there we would need to put up about a dozen others.
Moved, Seconded and Passed that we order signs for Glidden Rd, Waning Rd Morgan Ln, Beaver Ridge Rd, High St, Town House Rd. 
Discussion of the need for "Dangerous Curve" type signs, and where to put them.
The signs at the boat landing and recreation field have been changed.
8. Jay reported on Building Permits: Brian Jones, Scott Anderson for addition, Elwin turner (horse barn), Tim Biggs - two permits both off the Smithton Rd for a garage that was already done, and one for a camp that was built.
9. Discussion of the policy for fining citizens if they build when they do not have a building permit.  FK suggested that the building ordinance be amended to incorporate this idea.  Jay suggests that we also modify the Building Ordinance to raise the cost of the permits and allow for a tiered system, with one permit for livable areas another for additions, another for garages and outbuildings.
Moved, Seconded and Passed to so recommend to the Planning Bd.
10. Jay also reported that there is a bus on Carey Ln that people are living in with water and no septic system.
11. Polly Shyka: Works for Unity Barn raisers.  Land for Maine's future is working to set aside development rights.  She would appreciate it if we would write a letter of support for the project.  Polly will drop off a draft.
12. A discussion of the paving going on took place
CR asked about the Sibley road.  Was the paving done in the right place?
ET turned over a bid from Ed's trucking for 3.55/t delivered to the town site. 
Moved, Seconded and Passed  to accept the bid and put up 3500 yd.
13. Discussion of what to do to improve the safety in town.
14. Moved, Seconded and Passed to buy two "T" signs and three "Dangerous Curve signs", and for ET to determine where to put them.
15. CR asked ET to adjust the road signs on the Greeley Rd
16. CR: Marion Bowers will draft a letter for review concerning the Vanderweide property.
17. CR suggests that a letter be written to another town resident who has many bags of garbage stacked against their trailer. CR to talk to Ms Bowers about this site.
18. Discussion of the revaluation.
19. Minutes of past three meetings reviewed and accepted.
20. 8:19 Adjourn

NO MEETING HELD September 30th 2003 (Town Meeting on 10/1/2003)

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Jay Guber, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sally Ann Hadyniak, Chuck Hadyniak, Wassey Hadyniak, Steve Bennett, Ingrid Robitaille, Brian Mitchell, Wilson Hess
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:10/7/2003  
Meeting held 09/23/2003
1. JG reported on issues raised previously: No-one living at Skidgell’s;
JG: Lari Turner did add 16x24 addition to his garage a year and a half to two years ago.  He has now gotten a permit from Jay for it.
JG: called Brian Jones.  Brian's son is building and will be over to get a permit.
Greg Harden is building - Map 08-26 on the Mitchell corner subdivision.  It currently belongs to Steve Shaw.
Permit given to Gerald Spaulding to rebuild a garage at 1 Belfast Rd.
2. Ingrid Robitaille asked if she could register her excavator as a motor vehicle.  SC said only if it had rubber tires.  Since it does not she cannot.
3. Steve Bennett: Good news on the road: Eric Richard and Steve have gone over the targeted roads and remeasured, and the distances were a bit shorter than originally measured, so we should be able to do it all and even save some money.
4. CR brought up road signs being missing.  FK will go down to garage and see if there are any spares.  After that we will order replacements.
Discussion of types of signs and the difficulty of removing them.
5. Moved, Seconded and Passed (2/0) to support the MMA Proposal for funding education costs at 55%.
6. Moved, Seconded and Passed to cancel next weeks meeting to allow people to attend the Waldo County Selectman's association meeting concerning the November ballot question.
7. Discussion of the reassessment and the possibility of taking some amount from surplus to reduce the amount of money to be raised as decided by the town at town meeting.  Carol Richardson spoke in favor of doing this.
Wilson Hess and Steve Bennett expressed dissatisfaction with the information they had been presented with on the finances of the town and remarked that it did not make sense to them.  FK responded that it was just a list of the money spent by the town, and that the suggestion Carol was making was only concerned with reducing the amount of money to be raised by taxation to pay for the bills.
A lengthy discussion followed.  Brian Mitchell said he would support no more than $20,000 being taken from surplus.  Neither Wilson Hess or Steve Bennett would support any amount from surplus, citing a lack of clear reason to do so.
Thelma Ledden expressed that she thought the town should have the ability to decide on this, rather than the decision being made by just the selectmen.
Moved, Seconded and Passed (2/0) to not put an article on the warrant to do this.
8. Moved, Seconded and Passed to have the special town meeting on Oct 1 at the Grange hall at 7:00.
9. Articles
10. To choose a moderator
11. To decide whether the town should adjust the date on which interest becomes due for 2003 taxes to be 60 days after commitment, rather than September 30th, 2003, or set another date.
12. Adjourned 08:11

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Rishardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thelma Ledden, Sally Hadyniak, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Steve Bennett, Jay Guber.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:10/7/2003  
Meeting held 09/16/2003
1. CR: Asked Jay Guber about land belonging to Brenda Comoli, Heirs of Anthony Allison.  When CR went to measure it she found that there was water in the house with no septic.
Michael Smith's camp - Max Ascrizzi is renting it and there does not appear to be a septic system there either.
CR also mentioned the last camp on Hardwood Ln, which appears to have water but no septic (Cossaboom).
 There is a person reportedly staying in the trailer by the road on the N Palermo Rd by the town line (Lynn Poulin).
At Skidgell's there is a camper set up and people living there.
Jay suggests we send letters out notifying the people of the law in question and asking them to correct the situation.
All these cases should be referred to LPI Harriman.  Harriman to provide the law in question.
CR also received a complaint that one of the Turner's had built a large addition (20x40) on the back of their garage without a building permit.
Eric Jones is also reportedly building a house on his Father's land.
Jay reviewed the permit book he has and there were no permits issued in either case.
Jay reported that he has issued a permit to Bruce Hanson, 299 Greeley Rd to put up a garden shed.
2. Discussion about the number of homes built in Freedom over the last three years.
3. SC: Cost of salt from the WCSA - $38.24/ton delivered, with an estimated amount of 165 tons.  (The number they had was 135 Ton).
FK to call KVCOG and see what the cost would be from them.
4. ET reported the bids he received for sand: $5/T Roger Littlefield, 3.80T J & L Thorndike, and 3.50/T Ed Picard delivered and piled.
5. SC agreed to go and check the sand with Elwin.
SC also suggested that we look into getting a load of "Hot Ash" to cover the sand pile with after it is put up.  It would cost us $300/load.
SC and ET to look into it.
6. CR asked about selectmen getting mileage. SC said he feels we should not get additional pay for mileage.
7. CR asked if the town would pay Sally for helping CR to measure houses.
FK said he appreciated Sally's work, but given the fact that it was after the fact, moved we do not pay Sally for helping.  Steve agreed.  Motion passed 2/0.
8. SC said he did not agree with the revaluation effort going on.  He felt like it was not fair to raise the valuations of the homes of people on fixed incomes. He added that there would be a lot of dissatisfaction in town and homes for sale.
Discussion of the valuation of the houses, and which houses should be "B" and which should be "C".
Several points of view were presented on the revaluation and how to do it.
9. SC put forth that we could send our bank deposits by mail.  They mail is be insured.  CR is nervous about sending cash, even if it is insured.
10. Signs are in the wrong locations - the one in the field should be at the boat landing and vice versa.  Elwin will ask Warren Spaulding (who installed them) to exchange them.
11. Thressa and Betty reported on their investigations of the cemeteries.
12. Elwin Turner had a bill for edges for the Loader.  We didn't get the right ones and it was going to cost us over $600 for the edges and they don't fit.  Advised Elwin to bring them back to Bangor and tell them we'll pay when we get the right ones.
13. Steven Bennett reported that Lane should be sending a performance contract.  Also Eric Ritchie wants to stake out the roads on Friday.
14. For town mailing there will be one line about rabies clinic, one line tax lien notice, one line for brown goods, and one line to advise of the upcoming special town meeting.
15. CR asked if we could use money from the surplus to reduce increases in property tax.
Discussion of various strategies for reducing taxes n the coming year.
For the special town meeting we need at least 2 warrants:
1. Moderator, 2.date when interest will accrue. Maybe 3 to take from surplus top reduce taxes.
16. 8:25 Adjourned.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR),Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Elwin Turner, Thelma Ledden, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sally Ann, Chuck, Wassy Hadyniak, Steve Bennett, Eric Ritchie from Lane Construction.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:10/7/2003  
Meeting held 09/09/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM.
2. CR reviewed the funds available for paving.
3. Discussed the bids we have received, the lowest of which is $95,222.16.  Discussed the need to limit the cost to NO MORE than that figure, and we will strategize what our lowest priority tenth of a mile is and get it done last.
4. Moved, Seconded and Passed to accept Lane's bid.
5. Steve asked Elwin about what we could do to lower our costs - make sure that the roads were ready and that we have some materials ready to apply if needed.
6. Elwin talked about a culvert on the Mitchell Rd that had been replaced and another that needs to be lowered.  There is about three thousand dollars left for summer roads.
7. Steve Bennett asked about the Smithton Rd and mentioned the Sibley Rd.
Deer Hill should be addressed in the next round.
8. Chuck Hadyniak asked about the repairs of the Marriners paving job from last year.  CR reported that Marriners is paving near town right now and we are hoping that they come here and fix the bad spots before leaving the area.
Steve Bennett said that Marriners promised to cut out the bad problem areas and repave them.
9. CR reported that Thressa Abbott and Betty Sienkiewicz have volunteered to review the cemeteries and document what they need to be maintained properly.
10. Moved, Seconded and Passed  to appoint Thressa and Betty to the cemetery committee.
11. Carol described a debit in the computer that is not associated with any name - it is associated with the number "1".  This entry is from 1999 and the only way we can get rid of it is to abate it.
12. CR has received a complaint about the dogs at Dumont's rental barking.
13. Cindy received a bill from Montville for boarding a dog for Freedom. Carol called Mr Norman Wetmore.  Mr Wetmore came over and apologized for the bill and told us to tear it up.
14. Tina was instructed not to haul dogs around except for to the shelter in Waterville.
15. Minutes for past two meetings accepted as amended.
16. Mailbox and signs are up.
17. Warren Spaulding reported that we need a floodlight at the town garage.
18. Sally Ann suggested we just put a no trespassing sign up at the town garage.
19. Moved, Seconded and Passed to put up no trespassing sign on the garage.
20. CR reported that there is a health hazard at the Vanderweide's former residence, with garbage everywhere and water running out in the basement.
21. CR will call Marion to investigate and write a letter to the mortgage company if she deems it necessary.
22. Steve Cross reported that he spoke with Warren and he said that the two windows in the back of the town garage should be boarded up, Elwin reported that the sections between the doors are in need of repair.
23. It was agreed to try and find a carpenter.  Steve will call Tim Biggs and Pete Mattson.  FK to call Shonti Wolphe.
24. Door to door pickup is to be held Oct 4.
25. FK brought up the lateness of the tax bills, and a short discussion took place about the assessment procedures.
26. CR to call MMA about whether or not we need to have a special town meeting to deal with the lateness of the taxes.
27. 8:11 Adjourned.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC)
Others Present:    Sallyann and Wassey Hadyniak, Steve Bennett, Thelma Ledden, Teresa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Jay Guber, Ken Boulvier, Norm Qualtrough, briefly Jim Waterman and Eric Ritchie representing Lane Construction
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    09/09/2003
Meeting held 09/02/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 PM.
2. Carol Richardson opened the bids regarding the paving of the hills.  They are as follows:
Lane Construction -----approx. 2904 tons at $32.79 per ton and an estimated cost $95,222.16
Mariners------------------approx. 2900 tons at $37.45 per ton does not include driveway tapers.  Fine grading etc.
Thibodeau----------------approx. 2954 tons at preferred unit price of $30.91 per ton , 29.54 tonnage.  Estimated cost 91,308.14.
Pike Industries-------------approx  2904 tons at $36.41 per ton

3. More detailed information is contained in the letter with the  bids.
4. The representative from Lane Construction,  Eric Ritchie was there when the bids were opened and Steve Cross spoke highly of Eric Richy for coming out during the week to double check the roads.  Eric wanted to make sure the roads were staked so that there wouldn’t be any confusion.  Some things need to be done to Beaver Ridge Road.  It should be graded better. Davis Rd. might need a bit of grading and the rest of the roads seemed o.k.  They just needed to be shaped up! 
5. Steve Cross asked Eric Ritchie if in fact that only half of the amount of roads would be paved would the price change.  Eric responded, most likely the price would stay the same for it’s a fixed price and an adjustment would be made instead. 
6. It was requested by Eric that a decision be made within 10 days but wouldn’t hold the town to it.  It will be decided at the next meeting, on Sept. 9, 2003.
7. First Selectwoman Carol Richardson stated that she has been receiving complaints regarding Davis Road.  The complaint being that the town workers are spending too much time there.
8. Beaver Ridge Road has enough gravel on site and it will take a minimal time of 2-3 days to get the grader to do a good job.  Mostly all the material is there already and the condition of the road is the worst.  It needs finished grading just prior to paving.  2-in. modified  binder will last about 5-7 years and a 1-inch finished coat.  Eric said that it  shouuld be applied within that time frame.
9. Carol Richardson will figure out how much money is left in the account.  DOT approximately $40.000.00.  Another account has $40,000.00.  She asked Steve Cross to verify that but he said he didn’t know.
10. Carol Richardson said she would take work home and do it at night. 
11. Steve Cross suggested to Carol that the bids and decision should be tabled to next Tuesday, so that the three selectmen and the Road Commission, will be present to discuss this.  Carol made the motion to table it and Steve Cross seconded it.
12. Carol put the envelope with the bids in the first drawer in front in the selectmen’s office.
13. Jay Guber reported that he gave out two building permits.  One to John Downer 80 Smithton Road for a deer barn and to Paul & Kate Flynn of the Freedom General Store to build a deck on the side of the building which will be approximately 12 X 25 feet.
14. Jay Guber also gave a report that he got in touch with MMA regarding the building of a garage on the non-conforming lot of Tim Turner.  It is o.k. because it will be on an existing lot, prior to our ordinance.  It will be a 2-car garage with a workshop.
15. Ken Boulier was there representing the Freedom Rec Committee wanting to know where when and how the present snack shack should be moved.  Steve Cross stated that one of the town trucks will haul it to be put behind the town hall for storage.
16. Carol Richardson asked Ken Boulier if he wanted to be sworn in as a member of the Rec Comm  and he stated "no".
17. There was a brief discussion regarding the tax bills.  Betty Sienckwicz asked why they haven’t been sent out yet.  Carol Richardson reported that the buildings still aren’t finished being measured, and a mill rate has to be established before the tax bills can be printed out.  Carol suggested a special town meeting for the people to vote on for an extension date  for interest charges.  Steve Cross said it was not necessary.  Carol said since the people voted for the original date, they must vote for an extension date.  Carol said she would call MMA to see what is the correct procedure.
18. A discussion regarding an ACO Badge for Tina Freeman was tabled till next week due to the cost of the badge and the selectmen felt Francis King; Second Selectmen should be there to discuss it.  Carol stated that the badge could cost anywhere up to $50.00.  Sallyann Hadyniak suggested that Sue Friend of Small Town Graphixs could make one and Carol Richardson agreed that it could be made for $5.00 or under!
19. A discussion regarding general assistance was tabled also.
20. The town received a bill from Mr. Carver, ESQ that was also tabled due to the absence of Francis King.
21. Jim Waterman came in and announced that the choice for the manufacturer of the new fire truck was going to be chosen tonight.  The Federal Government was funding 90%.  The new truck is 135,000.  The Fire Truck account has about $41,000.00 which includes the 13, 500.00 from the town.   So now Freedom will have for the first time a brand new fire truck.  It is so important for lives are at stake.
22. Carol Richardson discussed the septic situation. 
23. There is a bad account per personal tax in the amount of $11,528.99 in the 1999 Tax Bank Account.  No name appears, only number one.  Cindy found this on August 13th.  Jay Guber suggested to go back to 1999 and see if that amount of money can be found somewhere, is it for one year or an accumulation of several years.  He questioned "is it an abatement"?  Clear out the computer, do not delete the account, get rid of it by abating.  Carol Richardson asked Steve Cross if that can be done that way and he responded "maybe".  The town took in $104,000.00 in one year.  It was agreed by the two selectmen to table this issue till next week also.
24. A discussion was brought up about the cemeteries in town.  $500,00 from the past two years (a total of $1,000.00) is set-aside for the town cemetery upkeep.   The people are griping because the cemeteries are not being taken care of.  Some of the cemeteries contain the remains of people from WW1 Vets and the war of 1812.  Carol Richardson wrote down the names of all the cemeteries that she or the public knew about.  There was a lengthy discussion regarding the fixing up of the cemeteries, and cleaning out the brush.
25. Steve Cross had nothing to report. 
26. The flagpole still isn’t painted, and the signs still aren’t up, neither is the mailbox.
27. Norm Qualtrough questioned if three selectmen have to be present to vote or make a decision because of all the subjects that were tabled.  Carol Richardson was quoted as saying, NO, but the subjects that were tabled were too important to be decided by just the two selectmen.
28. Carol Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 and Steve Cross seconded it.
Respectfully submitted by:
Sallyann Hadyniak

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Steve Bennett, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sally Hadyniak, Wassy Hadyniak, Lorraine Overlock, Ms Viola Greeley, Thressa Abbott
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    09/09/2003
Meeting held 08/26/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 PM.
2. Read, amended, and accepted the minutes of the previous meeting.
3. Lorraine Overlock: Reported on the activities of the Historic preservation committee a contractor has been found to start work on the building;
Lorraine reported on a map they have received from Albion.  Lorraine has written a grant application to get the map restored and submitted this application to MBNA.  They would like a  letter of recommendation from the town officers saying that the Freedom Historical Society is a viable group.
Moved, Seconded and Passed that the letter be written.  Lorraine will give the address to Cindy.
Consensus was reached that it would be good to hang the map in the town hall.
FHS has had items donated to them - a small keg made by Mr Steven Smith, Freedom's first settler, for his mother.
4. Steve Bennett reported on the activities of the road committee: Steve Cross, Steve Bennett, and Elwin Turner rode down all of the gravel roads.  It was decided that the roads with hills should get attention first.
5. Steve reviewed the locations for the paving.  Standards were agreed upon for all bids: to include finish grading, rolling, 2 inches of binder, with no driveways matched.
State deadline for paving a non paved road is 11/15.  State deadline for paved road is 10/15.
total is 2.5 mi. x 18' - 2900 tons of materials before the deadline.  The only variables is the price per ton.
Bids will come in Tues 9/2 for each road including price per ton.
Steve thought that it was good to have all four there: Marriners, Lane, Thibideau, Pike
Steve Bennett and SC asked about the repair work from Marriners.  Man said he would do it by 10/15. They will grind out the old and square it up.
SB suggested the town formulate a road plan. It was agreed that this should be done.
6. Moved, Seconded and Passed to allow the Animal Control Officer to purchase a box to haul dogs with.
7. Sally Ann reported that her son Chuck went fishing and found trash on an island in Sandy pond.
8. 7:00 Adjourned.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Steve Bennett, Betty Sienkewics, Sally Hadyniak, Steve Anderson, Tina Freeman.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:   
Meeting held 08/19/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 PM.
2. Read, ammended, and accepted the minutes of the previous meeting.
3. SC called Sherriff about getting labor from the County jail.  SC spoke to person in authority and was told we need to just get the materials and let him know when we need the men.
Discussed what should be done with the cty labor.
MSP to get paint and get the inside of the Town Office painted using this labor.
CR will get the paint and SC will call back the Captain.
Will need to work around Cindy's schedule - Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are good days.
CR to contact a carpenter and get them to tell us how to insulate the town garage.
Elwin also will be asked if there is any other work to be done on the trucks that they could do.
4. CR read a few excerpts from a letter she got from MMA in response to some questions she asked them.
5. Mr Bennett asked: How many months does a person have to be delinquent before a lien can be placed by the town?
6. CR:Town must start not less than 8 months, nore more than a year from committment date. The process begins with the thiry day notice, sent by registered mail to the property owner.  When the County clerk registers the lien they notify the mortgage holders.  Eighteen months later it becomes town property.  45 days before that the lien holder must be notified. 
7. CR: Letter from state DEP (Mr Green).  Five septics have been approved.
FK asked: How do we divvy up the money?
CR: Four people have been on the list for a long time: S Macdonald, Barbara Larrabbee, Albert Spaulding, Steve Barton, Bang's and Knight's store.  Later we added Mark Philbrick and Tom Odle.
CR: these systems are all in need of replacement.
CR to complete the verification of income and use property.
Moved, Seconded and Passed to put all five out to bid, with a request that they be individually priced. 
S MacDonald to be listed first and Philbrook/Odle to be listed last.  Ask bidders to bid for all of the work, with the understanding that the liklihood is that we will not be able to do them all at this time.
Will run the ad in the two weeklies and the Morning Sentinal.
8. Mr Anderson asked about the property the town owns in between his family lots.  CR to find out from MMA if it must go out to bid.
9. CR: The new street light has been received and installed.
10. CR: Deeds for town property that had not yet been recorded have been given to Cindy to be brought to Belfast.
11. CR: Trash cans at the Freedom field need to be emptied into the dumpster. It is the responsibility of the teams to do this.
12. Betty S: When are taxes going out?
CR: Before the end of August.
13. Betty Sienkewics asked: What about Mike Smith's old trailer?  He brought in a new one and I wish he would get rid of the old one. CR: There is no ordinance that says they must remove it.
14. SC asked: When are we going to get bid's on the tarring for the roads.
Sibley Rd, Goosepecker Ridge (Jeff Richardson hill) Smithton Rd (Harvey hill), Beaver Ridge Rd, Rollins Rd.
15. Steve Bennett volunteered to contact Lane, Tilcon  and  Marriners.
Steve will work with Elwin to make sure he is available to meet with representatives from the paving companies.
16. Steve Bennett: Why did the Bd of Selectmen get involved in telling Jay Guber to go to MMA about the alleged Bennett subdivision? 
Discussion of what happened in this case took place.
17. Tina Freeman brought in her deed, and says that we are not charging her for all of the acreage that she and her husband own in Freedom.
18. Meeting adjourned at 8:15

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Tim, Elwin Turner Thelma Ledden, Thressa Abbott, Tammy Turner, Betty Sienkiewicz, Jay Guber, Sally, Wassey Hadyniak, Everett Lingley, Mike Turner, Steve Anderson.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    8/19/03
Meeting held 08/12/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. No need to abate and supplement the Elwin and Timmy Turner properties because the taxes are already paid.
3. The status of Timmy Turner's property and his application to build a garage were discussed.
4. It was decided that the lot belonging to Elwin Turner can be built on.
5. Jay Guber: What about the Sandra Turner property. The buildings were placed prior to the granting of the subdivision.
6. FK Moved Turner be fined $100/day for the two days he was in clear violation.
Motion failed no second.
7. Mike Turner: Was a letter sent to the other party that may have done an illegal subdivision.
Jay: There are a couple of roads in question that may make it a subdivision or not.
CR: It should be decided by the planning Board, not the Board of Selectmen.
JG: The town should make copies of the documents that Jay brought in and give them to the Planning Board.
8. Jay Guber apologized to Mr Anderson for the delay in getting to his issue.
Anderson: "I didn't now what I was getting into!"
I want to find out where my lines are . 
Town deeds were reviewed and discussed.  Lot 56 and 57 belong to the town.  Mr Andersen owns Lot 58.
CR to ask MMA if we would need to put the property out to open bid or not.
9. Moved, Seconded and Passed for CR to get any town deeds we have that have not been recorded to the county clerk to be recorded.
10. Sally Ann Hadyniak: asked SC why he had said "no comment".  Steve replied that he means to abstain.
11. Meeting Adjourned 8:45

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Brian Jones, Thressa Abbott, Thelma Ledden, Sally Ann, Wassy and Chuck Hadyniak, Steve Bennett, Nancy Bailey-Farrar
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    8/12/03
Meeting held 08/05/2003
1. Meeting called to order at 6:05 PM.
2. CR: General Assistance methodology in Freedom should be changed to have one GA Administrator, one Alternate, and one Arbitrator from the Board.
3. Moved, Seconded and Passed that CR be GA director, SC be GA - Alternate director,  and FK Arbitrator.
4. CR: Concerning the appointment of Drew Fales, Mr Fales was appointed this week by Cindy Abbott after MMA advised her to do this.
Cindy Abbott: MMA tried to get in touch with Mr Carver, but was not able to do so. 
Cindy added that FK did not direct her to appoint Mr Fales, rather he explained what Mr Carver had told the town officials at the meeting, and told her it was up to her.
MMA further advised Cindy that once appointed a planning board member cannot be removed from the board by the selectmen. Also, that a person who is appointed in an open meeting of the Select Board can be sworn into office by any notary public - not just the town clerk.
CR: The bottom line is that Drew Fales has been appointed and will serve for the next five years.
5. CR: the planning board can not come to the Selectmen's meeting and question the actions of the board  of Selectmen because it is none of their business.
6. Tonight we have Nicole and David Stephesen - they have all declined their appointments as members of the Freedom Recreation Committee.
7. Mr and Ms Clint Spaulding have not yet received a letter asking them to come in and be appointed.
8. Concerning the Elwin / Timothy Turner properties on  the Bryant road:
The land is divided as follows:
(All Map 11) Parcel 74-1 belongs to Elwin Turner 
The next lot over (73) (B12272, p 028) belongs to Timmy Turner
Lot 72 belongs to Elwin Turner (b1365 p316,317,318).  There is one other page (still missing).
Our tax records are incorrect on these properties and should corrected.
CR suggests we abate T Turner for the land he was taxed on and supplement Elwin Turner for that same property.

Agreed (3/0) to do this.
Agreed (3/0) to correct the records concerning these properties.
9. Concerning the Homestead Exemption
CR: Drew Fales should be supplemented for the homestead exemption for the past two years.
Steve Bennett: Mark McBride was not charged the taxes on the land, Sandra Turner was.  Can this be adjusted?
CR: No.
Nancy Bailey-Farrar: How can you know if someone is strictly following the guidelines of the homestead exemption?
CR: we cannot even ask them.
It takes three days to check over the homestead status for people who have passed away or who have had some change in their status.
CR moved we supplement Drew Fales for two years.  Motion failed for lack of second.
FK: Moved to supplement Drew Fales for one year (2002).  FK to ask Mr Fales if he lived in his property during the previous year.
10. Cindy Abbott has requested that we get a lockable mailbox and put it out front.
Agreed (3/0) to get a mailbox. 
11. MSP (3/0) to get a stronger light bulb for the front of the town office.
12. CR reported that Cindy told her we need a new paint job in the town office.  In 2001 it was decided to take it out of incidentals. 
CR to get a couple of bids for it.
Nancy Bailey-Farrar: A couple of suggestions: Linda Jones, Loretta Grady in Palermo also the Drake's, Stan D.
SC suggested we investigate getting the painting done by county jail inmates.
13. SB: What is the rationale for your action? You are supplementing Drew Fales for incorrect homestead exemption, then  why are you not going to supplement McBride and return the money to Sandra Turner. To be consistent you should supplement McBride and rebate to Sandra Turner.
14. A discussion took place about these issues.
15. Brian Jones: what is the policy if you tax me on something that I don't own?
CR: You have 90 days after the tax bills to contest anything on the tax bill.
How long does the town have?
CR: 3 years.
16. CR: Homestead exemptions are being reduced by the state: $5,000 for houses over $125,000 and $2,00 for houses of $200,000.
17. SC: What about the signs for the boat landing and field?  They are not up yet.
CR to call Elwin Turner to get them put up.
18. CR said no-one on any board can be asked to recuse themselves from a discussion. FK disagreed.
19. Minutes of previous mtgs., held 7/8, 15, 22, and 29 were read and accepted as amended.
20. SC: Mowing on the side of the road will cost 18.50 / hr.
21. CR reported that Gerald Nelson (who owes the town money) was living on Newells St in Fairfield as of last week.
22. SC and FK gave a report on the WCSA meeting on 7/31/03 in Waldo.  Cty Commissioners were there and did a presentation on the new jail.
23. SC asked - do we still need the portolets to be left at the field since the ball season is over?
CR will call Erna about this.
24. CR: James Marple revised the plumbing plans as per notes in previous minutes.
25. Thelma Ledden: what about the gates for the town boat landing?
FK: Mr Raye has not yet reported back to us on his investigations.
26. Meeting Adjourned 8:45

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Helen Tirone, Elwin Turner, Thressa Abbot, Betty Sienkiewicz, Nancy Bailey-Farrar, Sally Ann Hadyniak, Wassy Hadyniak, Clayton Wentworth, Steve Bennett, Clara Alvarez, Ingrid Robitaille, Thelma Ledden.
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    8/5/2003
Meeting held 07/29/03
1. Ingrid Robitaille asked that her personal property bill be sent to her, not Mr Fisher. CR told her to get something in writing from Mr Fisher that he agrees to billing her instead of him.
2. FK: distributed a position paper for discussion concerning the upcoming meeting with Mr Carver and explained it.  This position paper is attached at the end of these minutes.
3. Nancy Bailey-Farrar spoke as Chair of the Planning Board on the Turner subdivision request:
Dale McKenney told Nancy Bailey-Farrar that he had paid toward a well and was buying the other two lots in the Turner subdivision, although Mr Turner has stated that he is selling one to his brother. Mr Turner would not need to do a subdivision if he sells one lot to his brother.
Mr Turner has not yet returned the application in preparation for the next Planning Board meeting.
Mr Turner first came to the Planning Board on June 4th, but his Mylar, which is the basis for his subdivision application, was dated June 23rd. The special meeting was held June 25th. At that meeting Mr Turner presented a paper with the signatures of all abutters except Dennis Turner, and the Mylar.  Our ordinance is more strict than the state, and requires registered mail.  The state law requires only notification by mail.
4. Mr S Bennett: what about the rebated homestead exemption for Mr Turner.
5. Nancy Bailey-Farrar: What about the enforcement of the subdivision?  It says no lots can be sold from a subdivision before it is approved, what about the first lot?
6. It was agreed to ask Mr Carver about these two additional issues.
7. Clara Alvarez: What is the status of Drew Fales’ appointment to the planning board?
8. FK: He has twice been appointed but has not yet been sworn in as a member of the Planning Board.
9. CR: He was appointed to the Planning Board on Apr 1, CR left a message with a child in Clara’s home, telling Drew to come down and be sworn in.  Drew did not come down at that time.
10. Clara Alvarez: Is there going to be an official notification that he was not re-appointed, and any reason given for his non-appointment?
11. Nancy Bailey-Farrar: Can you tell us why was Drew not re-appointed?
12. CR: If MMA tells me I can I will.
13. SC: I thought he was not fit.  I have nothing more to say.  I don't approve of some of the things he's done and said.
14. Clara Alvarez: As a citizen I have a right to know what the reason is for his not being re-appointed.  I elected you and I have a right to know why you did not re-appoint him.
15. SC: I had static and complaints from citizens and that is why my name came off. I've told you all I'm going to tell you.
16.  Clara Alvarez: It is not only me that wants to know, the are many others.
17. Nancy Bailey-Farrar: He was well liked and always performed his duties... what did he do wrong?
18. Clara Alvarez: I think it was because of the Turner subdivision.
19. CR, SC: It was not.
20. Sally Ann Hadyniak reported that the Beaver Ridge sign is gone.
21. CR asked Elwin Turner to charge for laborer when he is not doing Road Commissioner work.  Elwin agreed.
22. CR spoke to Elwin Turner about the bridge - he says there is no danger and that it is in good condition down below.
23. Discussion of the possibilities for paving.
24. Elwin Turner needs someone to cut the grass on the side of the road. Steve Bennett (a guy on the N Palermo Rd) and Steve Cross (Roy Greeley) - both are possible candidates and will get back to Elwin.
25. A note came from Guy Leeman saying his tractor is just  junk.
26. CR: We are getting mail from Power Options.  Maine Energy Purchases Consortium. What is this stuff?  
27. CMP came by and said they can put up a light for $4-$5 more a month.  Moved (CR) to do this.
28. Motion failed - No second.
29. SC asked for a copy of the Waldo County Selectman's  Association draft letter to the governor on regionalization. CR could not find it.
30. FK: we should have two flagmen where there is a two way road. I will loan my two-way radios short term.
31. Thressa Abbott and Betty Sienkiewicz agreed to be flagmen.
32. Meeting Adjourned 8:20

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Steve & Judy Bennett, Nancy & David Farrar, Jay Guber, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, SallyAnn & Wassey Hadyniak
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    8/5/2003
Meeting held 07/22/03
1. Nancy: related that she had attempted to get info from MMA concerning the Homestead Exemption, but MMA said that was not a Planning Board issue, and so declined to answer. Discussion followed.
2. Steve Bennett read from the Homestead application. Mr Bennett asked: For the past two years the town has granted a homestead exemption to the Turners.  Why?
3. Jay Guber reported on recent Building Permits:

4. The questions a selectman will ask MMA: Answers to be in writing.
 Can a person build a house on someone else's land, with or without the other  person's permission?
 Can a house (or trailer) on someone else's land get the homestead exemption?
 If a person who is currently getting the Homestead  exemption moves to another place of residence in the State of Maine, are they eligible for the Homestead Exemption?
5. Jay Guber: A trailer has been put on a lot on the Albion Rd, on the not-yet-approved subdivision.  The Planning Board had questions about the subdivision and decided that the outlined procedure had not been followed.  Mike called Jay and asked if he could put trailers on the subdivision.  Jay said no, not until building permits are issued, and that will not happen until the subdivision is approved.
Our building ordinance states that violations shall be enforced by the CEO in writing.  Mike told Jay that his attorney said it was ok to put the trailer on the lot. Peter Mason (548-2589) is Mike Turner’s attorney
Jay suggests we bring a town attorney to the PB meeting. CR instructed Jay to write a letter to Mike, certified mail, at his last known address.
Jay asked: will the Board of Selectmen support him?
6. FK: Moved that we retain the attorney Carver in Unity to represent the town in this matter.
No second. Motion failed.
7. Jay explained that Cindy advised him that she has received a title search form from a Mr. Hogue on Mike Turner's property. If he has sold the property already then no subdivision can be granted.
Jay said: I will resign if you will not support me.
8. Moved, Seconded and Passed that the town hire an attorney to deal with this issue. (3/0).
It was agreed that we need to have hired an attorney soon enough so they could meet with the PB prior to the PB meeting.
CR: We will notify the PB (Nancy 382-6119) and the CEO who the attorney is once we hire one.
9. Steve Bennett asked: Why hasn't the Board dealt with this?  This is a clear, willful violation of the rules. The board should be pressing Mr Turner hard on his willful disobedience of the Town Ordinances. His advice to the Board: "If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen."
Mr Bennett continued that the members of the Board should have attended the Planning Board meeting. "Where were you?" he asked.
10.  Steve Cross responded that his wife was ill and could not be left alone.  FK said he was at work in Brunswick until the meeting was over. CR said that since it was Mike Turner she stayed away.
11. CR: What about the Pleasant street sewerage problem?  Jay: I made a courtesy call to Donald Harriman.
12. It was decided that FK will call MMA on the questions above. Contact will be with:
Lisa Madore: 800-452-8786
Fax 623-1287
lmadore@memun.org
13. In addition to the questions listed above, add – Should/can the Select Board go into executive session to vote on whether, and who, to retain for an attorney to represent the town.
14.  CR: We got the minutes from the Selectman's Association from 6/23/03.  The next meeting will be July 31st, and the County Commissioners will be there.
15. CR reported on the status of the plumbing grants for Stan MacDonald and Louis Murray.  We will hear from Mr Green soon.
16. CR: Notices have been sent to the members appointed to the various committees to advise them to come in and be sworn in.
17. Moved, Seconded and Passed to appoint Herb Abbott to the Regional Recycling Committee.(3/0)
18. Moved, Seconded and Passed to bill Mr Earl Webber for the culvert that was installed . He should be billed for the  culvert only, not the gravel.
19.  Steve Cross received a complaint on the dog officer.  Her neighbor complained that the dog officer drove into her yard at 07:15 and honked her horn; then said she would call the sheriff if she didn't keep the dog in.
Reportedly there is a loose dog on the Smithton Rd too.
20. SC reported that the Tax collector asked him about trying to collect a $900 personal tax against Gerald Nelson.  SC advised her to proceed.
21. SC asked about how much Road money is left. CR will print a report and put it in the Selectman's box.
22. SC  What about the bridge that got hit on the Mitchell Rd?  CR to notify Elwin and ask him to look at it and report back next Tuesday. SC reported that there is another culvert near the bridge (just east of the dump) that should be replaced.
23. It was decided that the Board will have a discussion tomorrow evening 0700 to decide what attorney to hire.
24. Meeting Adjourned 8:22

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Mike Milbury, Wassy & Sally Hadyniak, Thressa Abbott, Jay Guber, Betty Sienkiewicz
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    8/5/2003
Meeting held 07/15/03
1. Meeting called to order at 6:07.
2. Moved, Seconded and Passed (2/0) that there will be no fee charged for a town resident to get a copy of any of the town ordinances.
3. Mike Milbury has asked if he can put another trailer on his 1.98 acre lot that has 200' of road frontage.
Jay says that Mike has to ask Don Harriman for the plumbing permits.  Jay reviewed the ordinance concerning multiple family dwellings.  He also reviewed the issues concerning trailers.  Jay says he would have to bring the issue before the Planning board.
4. Jay reported further that he has issued two additional building permits. - One addition one garage – details next week.
5. CR reported that she had met with Richard Green, the state DEP representative, concerning the various septic applications.  We have had the six percolation tests done, but since we only have $12,000 we need to determine how to apportion the money among the applicants. CR has also requested that Mr Marple, who drew up the various plans, come back and make some needed adjustments.
6. Jay has been advised about a leaking septic system on Pleasant street across from Ken Beaulieur.  It appears that the leaking system is Furrow's.
7. KVCOG is offering Salt Bid.  CR will call Elwin and submit the bid to KVCOG after getting the number of tons we use.
8. CR reported that the DEP wants the old dump mowed.
9. Thressa Abbott asked why fireplaces are taxed separately.  CR responded that the fireplace has intrinsic value. CR said that in the past all real property was lumped together, rather than being listed separately. This made it hard to fairly compare properties.
10. CR reported that the state audit was done on 7/14/2003. She said that the auditor recommended that a Selectboard member review Cindy's work. The auditor also left a document with examples of written policies and procedures. Carol reported that she has deleted, proofed and added homesteads to correct the books.
11. Everett Stevens' heirs should be supplemented for the 2002 homestead exemption.
12. We still need to get the following properties reviewed/adjusted before we can send out taxes:
- Measure Clark's new house
- Steve Martin's must be remeasured due to his fire loss
- a log cabin on Timberwood Lane
- increase the value of L Overlocks based on percent complete
- Steve Shaw has a log cabin back in the woods
- Floyd Raven's property should be revalued
- Mark Raven has added a septic system
- Doug Gould's property
- Jim Garrison on the Greeley Rd
- a new trailer on the Rollins Road.
13. Betty Sienkewics asked why Drew Fales was not appointed to the PB when there were two selectmen  on his appointment paper for a period of at least two weeks. Betty said she feels it is unfair to remove a signature from the appointment letter.
Thressa Abbott agreed that this should not have been done because it sets a bad precedent.
14. Carol reported that the Select Board is supposed to send a letter out to appointees giving them ten days to come in and be sworn in. Voted 2/0 to do this in future.
15. Adjourned 7:24.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR)
Others Present:    Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Thelma Ledden
Date reviewed and accepted as amended:    8/5/2003
Meeting held 07/08/03
1. Meeting was cancelled due to No Quorum.  King was away on vacation and Cross had car trouble.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Steve Judy Bennett, Nancy and David Farrar, Jay Guber, Maurice Elwin Turner, John Thornhill, Earl Webber, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Turner, Thelma Ledden, SallyAnn Hadyniak
Date printed:07/03/03 6:22 PM    Date last revised:07/22/03 11:09 PM    Date accepted:07/22/03
Meeting held 07/01/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:15
2. Earl Webber's issue concerning his motor home on the Greeley rd - culvert and sewerage concerns. Mr Weber has a motor home and he takes it to the Lake St George to empty the sewers.
3. Nancy Bailey Farrar: Questions about the Sandra and Mike Turner property.  1. 
 Why was a building permit granted to Mike and Sandy when she did not own the property. in the year 2000? At the time the landowner did not have any knowledge of the building being built on the property and had not given his permission.
 In 2001, 2002 the tax bills were sent to Mr McBride c/o M and Sandra Turner on the N Palermo Rd. Why? Nancy added that in her discussion with Mr McBride he said he called the town repeatedly but never got any answer from the town; further, that he did not receive any tax bills during that time. The bill was not sent to the owner in 2001, 2002.
4. A short discussion of Bonds for Deed and how they might affect the taxing of a given piece of property took place. There is a question when any bond for deed might have been issued to the Turners.  It appears he built his house on land owned by another citizen. Also concerning Bond for deed - how does that affect the tax bills? Homestead Exemption? CR read the criteria for getting a Homestead from the application.
5. Steven Bennett: Elwin and town crew are doing an excellent job on the Sibley road. He asked if the town is going to pave the hill. Carol answered that if there is money left after we are done resurfacing - (regravelling) the roads.
6. Steven Bennett: was there a contract let out when the roads were paved last year by Mariners? CR - No contract.
7. Jay Guber reported that he had granted a permit to Timmy Turner for a three car garage.
8. Stan McDonald Jr. got a permit to put up a building and garage on the Bryant Rd.  Jay has it in writing that the trailer will be removed after the buildings are up.
9. Earl Webber has a complaint about the work being done by Mike Turner: specifically about the septic system being put in right on his property line.  It does not meet the setbacks.  Mr Webber claimed that Mike had also pushed mounds of dirt and brush onto Mr Webber's property.
10. King volunteered to look at Mr Webber's situation.  Mr Thornhill is going to call Don Harriman the LPI and ask him to inspect the system for compliance.
11. Joe Thornhill culvert work - he reviewed his bill - $7.00 / yd was 4/yd at the pit and 3/yd for the trucking.
12. Asked Elwin Turner about his property - he deeded the house but not the land it sits on to Timmy Turner.
13. Moved, Seconded and Passed  to instruct Cindy to pay Joe Thornhill's bill for the culvert work.
14. Discussed the rates to pay for Spaulding backhoe - state rate for the operator; Phil Spaulding backhoe rental rate 15.50/hr.
15. Adjourned 8:22

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR), Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thelma Ledden, Sally and Wassy Hadyniak, Elwin Turner, Basil Barnes, Marvel Hutchings
Date printed:07/03/03 5:13 PM     Date last revised:07/22/03 11:09 PM    Date accepted:07/22/03
Meeting held 06/24/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:15
2. Elwin: Sibley Rd - Digsafe had not marked it for ditching, not digging.  Cant start until 1145 AM Thursday.
3. CR: we have had complaints about the Goosepecker/Smithton Rd.
4. Elwin: the plan is to get the digsafe approval, then dig the ditches with grader or backhoe as needed; then haul in gravel using Edwin Cross and whoever is able to spread it well, then grade the roads again to crown them.
5. Discussion of the Jeff Richards property. It needs to be ditched on the outside of the stone wall. It was agreed that when we need to ditch in front of someone's home we will soil and seed the area after we are done.
6. Discussion of the buried cables - some of them are only down 4".
7. CR will go into the digsafe website tonight and will check to see what work is listed for Freedom.
8. Discussed the Winship pit and reviewed that there was excellent hard sand there for the winter, but the gravel is not good.
9. Elwin reported Mike Turner's comment when he was asked if he would work for the town - he said that it would be a good chance to slip and get money froma claim.  All agreed that Mike would not be hired for anything.
10. CR: Joe Richardson heard that something was said in a selectman's mtg by a former board member that was confidential info. 
11. On Elwin's suggestion it was Moved, Seconded and Passed  to have the 99 truck body be sanded and painted.  Joe Richardson can do it.
12. Elwin asked about using NAPA to get the paint.  CR told him how to charge to the town.
13. Elwin will check that the oldest truck is still registered.
14. Elwin suggested that Joe Richardson could help set up the flag pole too.
15. CR will call about getting a brighter street light for the yard light.
16. Wilfred Bryant, 89, a former resident of Freedom, died in Belfast.  There will be services in Belfast next Thursday.
17. CR reported that Cindy had asked about the Key Bank CD – The interest rate is low – should we move the money?  Moved, Seconded and Passed not to move the money. (3/0)
18. SC reported that Cindy had asked about getting cotton gloves to handle town records until they are preserved.  SC approved the purchase and we all agreed.
19. SC asked if we had a contract to get the mowing done last year? CR replied that we had a bid process. Discussed the issue of difference between bid and contract.
20. 7:20 Executive Session to discuss lawn mowing.
21. Returned from Executive Session at 7:40
22. Basil Barnes & Marvel Hutchings asked about a road near the Glidden road, headed towards Albion. Discussed the issues surrounding the road.
23. FK reported that he found trash dumped on the ground at the boat landing belonging to Derek Soucy of 209 Stevens Rd in Swanville.  MSP to write him a letter demanding $50 payment for cleaning up after him within 10 days or we will take him to court for littering.
24. Moved, Seconded and Passed  to order two more of each sign for boat landing and rec area.
25. Adjourned 8:07

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Richardson (CR) Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thelma Ledden, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Bruce Raye, James Waterman, Elwin Turner
Date printed:07/03/03 5:13 PM     Date last revised:07/22/03 11:09 PM    Date accepted:07/22/03
Meeting held 06/17/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:15
2. Discussion of who to pay for the mowing of the town hall done by Tim Abbott,
3. Minutes from 060303 were read and accepted as amended.  Concerning the septic system program:
4. CR called James Marple to get a perc test for Stanley Macdonald because it must be tested again
5. Don Harriman tried to contact Murray/O'tools and was not able to get a hold of him.
6. Mr Turner asked if he could put two trailers on his subdivision-to-be since the PB will not be meeting until June 25.
7. FK: This is not a Board of Selectmen issue, this is exactly what we talked about last week - this is a CEO issue not a Board of Selectmen issue.
8. Mike Turner said that he wished the PB would meet more often.
9. Bruce Ray reported that his family has had numerous problems in the past year being neighbors of the boat launch: We have had one car burned and all four tires were flattened, a month ago bottle rockets were thrown at a car.  The mailbox has been detroyed 8 times; Christmas lights were cut.  After sunset is when the problem starts.  There is no posting of the closing of the boat launch after sunset.  We have not called the deputy sherriffs in the recent past.  Jim Waterman asked if there were any leads on who was doing this.  There is no way they can continue to call law enforcement because of fear of reprisals.
10. Another issue Mr Raye raised is the hole in the ground where the dam gear was.  Also there have been campers put in place and left there for three or four days at a time.
11. Moved, Seconded and Passed that the hole be cleaned out and covered. CR: suggested that we look at our gates and see if they will be suitable.  If they are they will be installed, if they are not, Mr Raye said he will assist in getting a gate. Thressa Abbott suggested that we get automatic safety gates for this. It was agreed that we need to investigate the cost of automatic gates, and the cost of installation. Mr Raye said he would donate up to $2000 toward the cost of the gates or installation. Mr Raye also asked if there could be any help from the state. Mr Raye raised the issue of the snowmobiles - how will they get through.  It was suggested that the snowmobile club can clear a way around the gate.
12. Moved, Seconded and Passed  that CR order signs for the boat launch and Field. She took copies of the text and will get one of each of the signs for each location (two of each total).
13. CR reported that she spoke to Marriner's Inc. and after several calls she finally got a note from Marriners saying that they will fix the Greeley Rd, the Bryant Rd, Main St and Stevans Rd. Lee Andrews is Marriners rep (cell 596-9007, office 236-4317).
14. Elwin Turner was asked about the roads that had been graded - why had they not been ditched?  Elwin said because of DigSafe - CR will call DigSafe tomorrow and she will try to get the DigSafe permits for all of the town roads.
15. SC asked if the potholes were cut out completely by the grader operator or not?  ET said yes, he will cut them out.
16. They will regrade again after hauling gravel
17. Reviewed two letters to Veterans and a letter to the Hadyniaks concerning the Beaver Ridge road.
18. Moved, Seconded and Passed  that selectmen's meetings be automatically cancelled in the event of an election.
19. Discussed appoitment of Drew Fales to PB.  Appointment passed (2/1)
20. Adjourned 09:30

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Sally Hadyniak, Steve, Judy Bennett, Thelma Ledden, Anthony Neves, Diane Anderson, Scott Anderson, Clayton Wentworth, Mike Turner, Drew Fales, Nancy Bailey, Jay Guber
Date printed:    06/17/03 2:02 PM
Meeting held 06/10/03
1. Mr Cross called the meeting to order at 6:15
2. Jay Guber  handed us a copy of the building ordinance as adopted by the town.
3. Concerning the Turner subdivision request, Jay has received all of the requested documentation.
4. Jay reported that Michael Turner had requested an investigation into the alleged subdivision by Judy Bennett.  He has spent twenty hours on this so far and is ready to turn it over to the Select Board.  Under some conditions there was a subdivision, under some others, not.  He is not able to conclude if there was or was not subdivision. Jay is turning in his paperwork for consideration by the Board.
There was agreement that the Bennett's gave one parcel to their daughter as a gift, and one lot was sold to an abutter.  Neither of these transactions would constitute subdivision-triggering actions.  The only properties in question are the lots conveyed to the Keatings.
5. Steve Bennett said that Judy did not do a subdivision because Mark Picher did a subdivision (Steve presented his point of view).
6. Drew Fales: The planning board seems like it is being circumvented by members of the public and the board of selectmen.
7. FK asked how the board of selectmen? Drew answered that Mike Turner took actions to try to get around the PB and the Select Board backed him. Steve Cross answered that Drew should not have had a Planning Board meeting outdoors on the previous Wednesday.  Nancy Bailey answered that the PB did not have a meeting at all. 
MT said he had tried to go through the Board of Selectmen.
Nancy Bailey: It is unfortunate that you did not start earlier, but you have to go through the Board of Planning.
Tony Neves interjected that "The town is dysfunctional. – No-one understands what a subdivision is." The current subdivision ordinance makes no sense to for the town of Freedom, he continued.  Mr Neves said that he could understand what Mr Turner was thinking - In his mind he was doing the same thing someone else (the Bennett’s) had done.
8. FK said that the Board of Selectmen never did anything to guide Mr Turner to do anything except go through the Planning Board and COE.
9. Mr Bennett said that the Board of Selectmen  has worked around other committees before - e.g. the supplemental budget was developed without help from the Budget Committee.
10. FK replied that the criticism, was true and accepted.
11. Tony Neves said the Planning Board did a survey: what are the things you like most/least about Freedom? Citizens felt that people are treated differently according to who they are, and this is a serious problem in people's perception.
12. Mr Bennett said, in line with that, I am feeling like I am being targeted.  He gave two examples: the recent statements by the Board Chair, when Mr Keating was told by CR that he would have to pay a fine, then the investigation into the subdivision.
13. Mr Bennett said Sibley Rd is in poor shape.  Last few rains have done a number on it. The road has no ditches left and no crown.  When it rains it channels down the middle of the road. Other roads have been graded in the same way - flattened and the ditches filled.
14. Nancy Spaulding needed help filling out the application for septic system assistance.  The help was given.
15. Adjourned 7:42.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Rishardson (CR) Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Jim Waterman, Clint Spaulding,  Thelma Ledden, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sally, Wassey Hadyniak, Herb Abbott.
Date printed:    06/17/03 12:39 PM
Meeting held 06/03/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:05
2. Jim Waterman reported that the Freedom Field day will be held on June 14th, with the parade starting at 10AM, the BBQ at 11:30, and games available for kids and adults.  The theme is Celebrate Freedom. A forest service helicopter will land in Cross field and picture ops will be available with Smokey Bear and the helicopter.
3. Jim also reported that the FFD got a Safety Enhancement grant from MMA for 67% of the cost of two 2.2. Scott Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).  This will bring the FFD to seven SCBA’s total.
4. Jim also said that the new town lawn mower will be stowed in the FD building.
5. Elwin: CR asked Elwin what about Penny Rd?  No one has been able to get a hold of DigSafe.  DigSafe asked for an id number when they were called. A discussion of how to work with DigSafe took place.
6. SC asked Elwin about the mowing.  Discussed the mowing that was been done and by whom.
7. Elwin responded that he had not been able to get in touch with Harold Greeley and Warren Spaulding said he would mow if he was needed, but was not going to be around much. Ron Littlefield was not called.
8. Elwin said it is not the RC job to supervise the mowing of lawns in town. Clint said he agreed with Elwin and it was not the Road Commissioner's job.
9. Moved, Seconded and Passed to ask Herb Abbott to accept the job of mowing and to ask him to take care of the garbage at the boat landing.
10. Betty asked if Herb could mow and haul garbage why can't he run the loader?
11. Betty brought up the recent vandalism at the boat landing.  She reminded all that there will be a meeting this coming Thursday evening.
12. Moved, Seconded and Passed to order the signs with the wording SC has.
13. Herb Abbott arrived and agreed to mow and collect the trash from the boat landing and the freedom field once a week.  He will be paid $9.03/hr.
14. Herb was asked about his ability to run the loader.  He says he can run it.
15. Clint Spaulding said he can spread gravel as well with his manual chains as well as a truck with an air tailgate.
16. Elwin says he intends to use a grader on the roads.
17. CR reported that she called Mike Marriner last Thursday.  She left a voice message.  No response was received.  She then called on Friday and has not yet received a return call.
18. CR reported on the flag pole.  There was a discussion of how to go about getting it and where to put it.  Elwin will go and get it soon.
19. CR: On the septic systems, she called Richard Greene.  He directed her to fill out some paperwork and send it to Donald Harriman for his action.  She says the sites also need a perc test.  Barbara Larrabee does not need one.  Stanley Macdonald also does not need a perc test.  The other sites need perc tests.  Carol said the town should get the perc tests for the other sites.
20. Richard Green says he is only approving septic systems that are failing.  CR asked Mark and Tom to get their system cleaned out.
21. CR moved that we contact Wesley Marple to do the remaining 4 perk tests. Seconded and passed (3/0).  After the perc test and the inspection by Don Harriman, he will try to make a determination on what should be done.
22. Elwin brought up mileage on his pickup.  Board agreed to pay his mileage for trips on town business.
23. SC: town clerk reported that the board needs to sign the appointments to the various town positions. (Health Officer, Appeals Board, Constable, ACO, Planning)
24. SC met with the Dam people.  Richard Farris came to the town office and said that if no-one has been billed for water rights it becomes the town's. CR says that she assumed that Frank Sylvia owned the water rights and was being billed for them.
25. Finally, SC brought up the article in the Waterville Morning Sentinel concerning the one way road.
26. Tom Piersac from Knox Booster Club came by and asked for the money Freedom donated to them.  We said we would send it.
27. Adjourned 7:42.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Rishardson (CR) Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Thressa Abbott, Dottie Holmes, Sally, Wally Hadyniak, Jay Guber, Phil, Albert Hubbard John and Rhoda Clark
Date printed:    06/03/03 5:54 PM
Meeting held 5/27/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:40
2. CR passed out the DEP small community Grant Program forms and explained that the town had about $12,000 coming. 
3. The first two will be Louie Murrey/Doris O'Toole and Stanley MacDonald.
4. CR moved that we get bids for the two (above-mentioned) septic systems in order to determine if any extra money will be available for others (Barbara Larrabee, Mark Philbrook and Tom Odle).
5. Jay Guber reported on his investigation of the alleged subdivision of Steve Bennett.  He will report the information to MMA attornies.  Jay is not sure if these transactions constitute a subdivision or not.  The issue was discussed.
6. Jay reported that another bad accident had occurred on the Waning Rd.  Jay suggests some signage for safety.
7. Jessica Ballarad and Shawmut Dunn have moved a trailer onto Barbara and Margaret Baird's land (to be).  Jay informed Steve Shaw that the trailer was non-confirming and needed to be set back at least 100 feet.
8. Jay discussed Albert Hubbard needs to put in a ramp for wheelchair accessibility.  The problem is that the set back requirement for the state needs to be met.
9. Mr Hubbard was directed to go to the state.
10. The issue of the building ordinance - a correct copy is needed of this document.
11. The copy given to JG was incorrect in several respects.
12. CR moved passed (3/0) to register all town ordinances in Belfast.
13. John Clark asked about his Vet's exemption.  CR answered that next year Mr Clark should receive both the homestead and the Vet's exemptions.
14. Thressa Abbott reported that trucks have been having a hard time making the turn west onto Rt 137.
15. Vandalism has been reported by Helen Raye to her property over Memorial Day Weekend.
16. Sally Hadyniak reported that she heard that there will be a meeting at the church basement to discuss the vandalism.
17. SC reported that he spoke to Elwin and that Elwin had heard (through the grapevine) that Marriners will be back here to fix the paving in July or August.
18. SC suggested we call Mr Marriner.  CR agreed to do it.She will fax Marriners and follow up to schedule a mtg to meet with a rep from MP to look at the roads together and determine what remedy should be applied and arrange a schedule for it.
19. SC reported that Elwin has a thermometer and he will follow the trucks this time.
20. SC reported on the flag pole at his daughter's place.  the town can have it if we want it.  Elwin will be tasked to go and get it.  It should be painted too.
21. Sally Hadyniak volunteered to donate a flag for the pole, once it is up.
22. FK volunteered to post the Freedom 2003 Assessor Guidelines.
23. CR agreed to work with Cynthia Abbott to locate the ordinances and bring them to Belfast.  We know we need the building ordinance;  the appeals board ordinance; rantal agreement ordinance; subdivision ordinance.
24. SH requested that she get a copy of the Assessor Guideline emailed to her.
25. Meeting adjou rned 8:07.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Rishardson (CR) Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Erna, Kevin Keller, Sally, Wassy Hadyniak, Elwin turner
Date printed:    06/03/03 5:40 PM
Meeting held 5/20/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:10
2. Erna presented the minutes of the RC meeting.  Officers were elected
3. Chair Jeff Holmes, Co-Chair Kevin Keller, Treas. Helen Ray, Secretary Erna Keller
4. Discussion on how to deal with the trash.  Various options were reviewed
5. Motion made seconded and passed to provide two 2 yd dumpsters
6. FK read the minutes of the last two meetings.  Accepted as read.
7. Discussed the issues raised by Clint Spaulding at the 5/13/03 Select Board meeting.
8. Erna said the next meeting of the RC will be June 11th in the church basement.
9. Erna said she had posted the meeting notice on April 30th and called Clint personally.
10. Erna addressed the issue of the interface between the RC and the booster club.
11. Discussion of the separation needed between RC and Booster Club.
12. Elwin checked on Lawn Mowers.  The mowers have not come in yet at Mac's.
13. Elwin showed a picture of a mower from Sears.
14. Motion made, seconded and passed (3/0) to get a 20 horse mower from Sears for $1329.
15. FK thanked Elwin for the excellent job he did putting up the one way signs.
16. Executive session with Road Commissioner.
17. Road Commissioner gets paid the rate of the work he is doing - Maintaining trucks $10/Hr; Truck repair $25/hr;Checking roads with his own truck - $12.50/hr; Driving truck state wages; Driving Loader: State wages; Common Laborer 9.03.  He is to receive road commissioner rate when he is overseeing the work of road crews.
18. FK read a draft of a letter to an individual in town (Fred Peabody) whose dogs have been left out without shelter or water and they have been barking.
19. Cindy asked about the Animal Control Officer - is it still Ms Bessie?
20. Cindy suggested Tina Freeman. as ACO.
21. CR called Tina Freeman.
22. Moved, Seconded, Passed (3/0) that Tina Freeman will be the ACO.
23. Cindy was given the letter to Fred Peabody to give to Ms Freeman.
24. Cindy raised the issue of the accounts concerning the restoration of the town books.  The town voted $3000 this year for the purpose.  Over $1033 had already been spent.
25. That leaves $1967 for restoration this year.
26.  SC raised the issue of the insurance form. We don't know which  insurance form.  Form was found and filled out.
27. Meeting adjourned at 8:10

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carol Rishardson (CR) Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Elwin Turner, Clint Spaulding, Sally Hadyniak
Date printed:    05/20/03 5:38 PM
Meeting held 5/13/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00
2. Clint Spaulding asked about the Recreation Committee.  He had not received adequate notice of the meetings.  A meeting was held on Monday 5/12, and notice was sent out on Saturday, 5/10/2003.  He was called an hour before the last meeting on Monday.
3. There is another meeting scheduled for this coming Friday night.  A key will be found for the town office and provided to the chair of the RC.
4. Clint shared a letter from the Rec. Committee asking for donations.  It was agreed that a meeting is needed with the Recreation Committee and Select board to iron out the ground rules for the Recreation Committee and the new Booster Club.
5. Executive session for General Assistance.
6. Discussed road work.  Determined to hire wheelers with power tailgates to spread gravel (Edwin Cross and others).  We will get gravel from Windship's gravel pit at $0.75/yd.
7. We will also hire an excavator and Clint Spaulding's truck to clear out the stumps on the Sibley Rd.  Elwin will contact Steve Bennett and have him mark the bad rocks to dig out.
8. Meeting adjourned at 8:10

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present:    Carl Rishardson (CR) Steve Cross (SC), Francis King (FK)
Others Present:    Mike Turner, Jay Guber, Sally Hadyniak
Date printed:    05/20/03 5:38 PM
Meeting held 5/6/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6.
2. Jay Guber reported on the building permits he has issued.
3. Then Jay read from the MMA lawyer's opinion on the subdivision Mike wants.
4. A discussion took place on the issues and definitions of the state subdivision law. Jay was clear that he was not acting on the basis of any grudge in asking Mike about his plans.  Mike reiterated that he feels like the issue was raised to persecute him personally, but agreed no-one present had a grudge against him.
5. Jay was asked to review the circumstances around the subidivision of the S Bennett property as well.
6. Meeting adjourned at 8:10

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR), STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    THRESSA ABBOTT, BETTY SIENKEWITS, ERNA AND KEVIN KELLER, MIKE TURNER, STEVE BENNETT, EDWARD PONDER, TOM KEATING, DOTTIE CHASE, KEVIN FOUGIERE
DATE:    05/13/03 5:56 PM
MEETING HELD 4/29/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6.05
2. Erna Keller: When will we be appointed to the Rec Committee (RC); Answer: Just come and see Cindy and sign the papers.
3. What about the power? CR: We are paying the bills – the power should be on.
4. Erna:  We want to paint the bleachers and backboards, etc.  CR replied that as long as they had money in their account they could use it for whatever they deemed appropriate.
5. Erna suggested that they have someone who will mow with their own mower and so could save on the mowing costs. Discussion of the various possibilities took place.
6. RC needs the COE to check to see how far the RC can clear back.
7. RC has all the materials for a new snack. RC should see Jay Guber for the permit.
8. Discussion of Ron Luhn's line and the property line.
9. Erna: how about the overflow parking next to the town office?  CR: It can be used.
10. Mike Turner: came to ask about the subdivision. Various sides of the issue were discussed. Jay had told Mike that he would be in violation if he subdivided the property without applying for a subdivision. (FK called JG and he was not home).
11. Mr Edward A Ponder raised a question about a piece of property he bought.  The owner of record was Mark Pitcher according to town records,  Bill Terry represented that the deeds do not show any piece of land that is owned by Mark Pitcher.  There are back taxes due on the property.  Ed Ponder has two pieces of property.
12. Steve Bennett: 2 issues – Issue 1: is there anything planned to be done on the Sibley Rd?  If so, you must clean out the rocks and stumps.  Steve Bennett will volunteer to mark where the rocks and stumps were. Issue 2: Tom bought a lot from the Bennett's.  Tree Growth and the number of acres in the various categories was discussed.  It was agreed that the Tom Keating land is not in tree growth.
13. Kevin Fougere: Bought Don Mullen's place. Homestead exemption paperwork has not yet been filed.  He was given an application.
14. Dottie Chase asked about a tree on her property that needs limbing or removal. CR agreed to call CMP.
15. SB raised the issue that, while all of the articles on the special called mtg. dealt with financial matters the budget committee had not met.. SC and FK agreed that there was a the lack of consultation with the budget committee prior to the financial articles being put on the warrant for the special tm.
16. Dottie asked about the new lawn mower. 
17. SC reported that David McGowan had claimed to be the code enforcement officer for Freedom.
18. Christine Bessie is still our ACF.  Susan Dyer, of Thorndike wants to be the Animal Control Officer.
19. Steve suggested the Brown family. SC will check on their availability.
20. CR moved, seconded and passed to accept Christine Bessey as constable.
21. FK called Jay Guber.  He agreed to come to next Tuesday's meeting at 7:30 to address the concerns of Mike Turner.
22. Meeting adjourned at 8:10

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR), STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    LORRAINE OVERLOCK, JOE AND HELEN BOWMAN, MIKE TURNER, LARI TURNER, JAMES WATERMAN
DATE:    05/13/03 5:48 PM
MEETING HELD 4/22/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6.05
2. Jay Guber reported on three building permits given out - Addison Chase (greenhouse), Bohdon Selleck (house and garage), Harold Palmer. Jay suggests that the
3. Jay recommended that the Planning Board be given the task of reviewing building permit apps.
4. Lorraine Overlock brought up her land amount: Her original deed said 2.2 acres more or less.  After she divided the property both she and the other landowner have been paying for 1.8 acres.  She suggested that she should be charged for 1 and the Bowman's for 1.08.
5.  The bill and results of the Albion/Freedom Town Line survey was reviewed.  Need to pay $3,114.81.  Total is over $10,000.
6. Lari Turner raised issue of one-way road
7. Mr Turner claimed that the one-way road would cause him economic hardship.  A heated discussion followed, Mr Turner claiming that the vote of the town was illegal and argued that the select board was not performing its job correctly.
8. James Waterman reported on the funding request of the fire department. Hepatitis B shots are given in a series of three and Jim is working to get the shots for the FD.
9. SC asked about Hazardous materials handlers - does the FD have one? Jim said no.
10.  Mike Turner raised an issue concerning his attempt subdivide his property.
11. There was discussion of what constitutes a subdivision.
12. Discussion of the mowing - should the town buy a mower or hire someone?
13. Moved, seconded and passed (3/0) to add an article to the warrant to raise and appropriate no more than $1200 for a lawn mower.
14. Meeting adjourned at 8:10

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR), STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    MIKE TURNER, VIOLA GREELEY, LORRAINE OVERLOCK, SALLY HADYNIAK, PETER BOWERS, MARION BOWERS
DATE:    04/22/03 5:42 PM
MEETING HELD 4/15/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6.07
2. Following a review of the various deadlines being faced by the Freedom Historical Society (June 30th for the MBNA grant, May1 Maine Community Foundation) there was a discussion of the issues surrounding the timing of a special town meeting. Motion made, seconded and passed (3/0) to hold the special town meeting on April 30th.
3. Lorraine Overlock questioned her property size.  A discussion followed.  Action item: Board will review the deeds and allocate the property according to the deeds.
4. CR said that the Fire department wants an additional $500 that was left off the warrant.
5. Discussed the Firetruck funding issue.  Budget Committee suggested that the 15,000 be put in, and it was put in under surplus, rather than raise and appropriate.
6. Other items to Raise and Appropriate for:
 $100 for bum league and $150 for little league.
 Grange community service requested up to $180 for sign purchase and up to $180 for fees ($360).
 Mike Turner requested $600 in additional funding from the town for the snowmobile club in writing.
7. CR reported about the homestead exemption changes for next year.  The amounts will be going down: for homesteads in excess of $125,000 (total valuation for the homestead) to $5000 homestead exemption, over $250,000 to $2,000.
8. Helen Tirone appointed 3/0 t the planning Bd. till 2009.
9. CR reported that Clint Spaulding got oil barrels to be used as trash cans at the Freedom field and is taking the tops off.  As soon as they are done they will be brought around.
10. CR reported that the church needed a porta potty, so it was ordered and the church will pay for it for one month.
11. SH reported that she still cannot get mail because of the mud in the road in front of her mailbox.
12. Mailboxes and damage to them done by town trucks and the policies of the town in reimbursing people for them was discussed.
13. Mike Turner requested an executive session concerning the planning board.
14. Mr Peter Bowers thanked the board for its assistance in getting the homestead exemption.
15. Meeting adjourned at 8:00

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR), STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    DONALD HARRIMAN, CHRIS FINLAYSON, JAY GUBER, ELWIN TURNER, SALLY HADYNIAK, ERNA KELLER
DATE:    04/15/03 4:12 PM
MEETING HELD 4/08/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6.11
2. Jay Guber and the other members of the Rt. 137 Freedom Town Safety Committee: met w/ David Allen, Traffic Engineer from Rockland.  Mr Allen measured the sightlines and concluded that a car going as slowly as 30 mph could not react in time to avoid an accident if a car was coming out of Pleasant St onto Rt. 137.  He agreed that making Pleasant Street one way is a good and prudent step.  Mr Allen also asserted that the state will also work on the jct. of High street with Rt. 137 as part of the reconstruction work coming up.  Mr Allen also advised the town that there was a program through the DOT in Winthrop called the Gateway program that might help to alert travelers that they are entering a congested area with the use of plantings, signs, etc..
3. Brief discussion of the question that the Select Board may have to make the street one way, rather than a vote of the town.  Consensus was that this was not needed, but just in case it was passed 3/0 to make it one-way.
4. Jay Guber presented his papers to be signed.
5. Jay reported on the Cellar Kitchen road.  Jay got a hold of Susan Miers of the State Forest Service and James Cassedi.  A permit will be needed to rebuild the stone culvert because of the time that has passed since it was removed. Regarding the beaver problem there anyone wanting to deal with it would have to contact the state Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: (547-5300). Scott Maddox - Forest Ranger 453-2814.
6. Jim Becky: recently bought property on Mitchell Rd.  He wants to widen one of his driveways.  Elwin agreed to meet with and advise him.
7. Don Harriman reported that he spoke to the state about the septic systems.  Richard Green and Don Harriman will come and inspect the properties and help us determine what the money should be applied to. CR is not clear that we need applications filled out, and by when. CR will call Mr Green for apps.
8. Don Harriman asked about his papers.
9. Appointed Don Harriman as LPI for the coming year. (3/0)
10. Elwin: discussed the work we have been doing on the roads.
11. Sally Hadyniak asked Elwin Turner to check out Deer Hill Rd by her mailbox.
12. Cindy asked about the high school volunteers (15 for 4 hours).  Various project for them were discussed.  It was decided that the best job would be cleaning the front of the town office. CR will call the number.
13.  Dot Holmes came in to ask about the Pleasant street becoming a one way rd.  Could this be averted?  Consensus was no.
14.  Steve Cross nominated Ms. Bauers as Health Officer.  She was appointed (3/0).
15. Meeting adjourned at 7:40

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR), STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    JAY GUBER, CLINT SPAULDING, CHRISTINE SPAULDING, ELWIN TURNER, SALLY HADYNIAK, ERNA KELLER
DATE:    04/14/03 7:28 AM
MEETING HELD 4/1/03
1. Chair called the meeting to order at 6.06
2. Clint and Christine Spaulding are appointed to the Freedom Recreation Committee.  Also appointed were Tim and Tammy Turner, Kevin and Erna Keller, Nicole and David Stephenson, Jeff and Monica Holmes, and Helen Raye.
3. Christine and Clint Spaulding also volunteered for the Firetruck committee.  They were so appointed along with Wilson Hess.
4. Elwin Turner asked about the mowing on the field.  The following points were made during the discussion concerning the town field:
 Volunteers can mow with a release. (FK will get a release).
 The town can provide a mower and hire a person.
 What about trash?  Clint will investigate getting oil barrels for trash.  Elwin will put a bag in them and keep an eye on them.
 Erna requested that the road going into the field next tot he town office be signed as overflow parking for the field.
 Elwin will check out the mower at the town garage and fix it if possible.
5. Jay Guber: Road has volunteered to chair the committee for the safety of Rt. 137 in Freedom.  Ken Boulier, Chris Finlayson also volunteered.
6. CR and SC ordered one one-way sign.  CR will order one more.
7. Jay Guber is appointed CEO (3/0).
8. Jay will look into the status of the state agency decision on the beaver dams over by cellar kitchen road.
9. Dorothy Waterman appointed to Appeals Board for a five year term.
10. Steve Bennet appointed to a five year term on the budget committee.
11. Nancy Farrar will be extended on the Planning Board until 2007.  Drew Fales re-appointed to the Planning Board until 2008.
12. Discussed the animal control officer job, health officer, and constable. Tabled.
13. CR called Don Harriman.  He will come to the next meeting.  We are emailing four names to him so he can inspect the properties and certify the need: Spaulding, Philbrook, Barton, Barbara Larrabee.
14. Stanley McDonald and the Irish Moose are already approved (CR).
15. CR reviewed the process.
16. Frank Sylvia requested a re-calculation of his Handyman property.
17. Meeting adjourned at 7:40

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON, STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    JOHN WILLETTE, JOAN AND EVERETT LINGLEY, DOTTIE CHASE, SALLY HADYNIAK, JAY GUBER, MR BOWERS, CLINT SPAULDING, JAMES WATERMAN
MEETING HELD 03/25/03
1. Jay Guber asked: Where does the town stand on the CEO position? We will be appointing him after the town meeting.  The answer given was that Jay would be appointed to the CEO position, but not to the LPI, because he doesn't have an LPI license yet.  Mr Guber replied that this was acceptable to him.
2. Everett Lingley spoke and complained about the Carol Richardson’s distribution of campaign materials with town reports.  Carol apologized for doing this, and there was a discussion about it.
3. Mr Willette also had problems with the letter sent out by Carol Richardson.  When he got the letter it was all about Everett.  He is disturbed about the constant bashing back and forth.  Mr Willette feels that Carol Richardson owes Everett a public apology.  He also objected to the letters being put into the mailboxes.  Mr Willette continued it is his perception that it is always the same people acting as the election officials and that he objects to this being the case.
4. Carol Richardson responded to the complaint about her putting town reports in mailboxes by saying that she put a few in the mailboxes on the Greeley.  She added that she had received an anonymous call that someone had found the town report in his mailbox for the past five years.
5. Sally Hadyniak asked how was the Town Report distributed in the past? Steve Cross answered that it has been the practice in the past for the Select Board members to hand deliver them, door to door.
6. Mr Bowers expressed his opinion that it was unfair that the letters were included with the town reports. 
7. Carol Richardson agreed that it was a mistake and said she would have been on Everett if he had done it.
8. Clint Spaulding spoke about the need for a permit to be written for any trucks that are being hired to fix the town roads when they are posted. A discussion of this topic followed.
9. James Waterman came in and presented a letter about the state approved signs. 
10. James Waterman talked about Fire Suppression cost reimbursement.  On page 71 of our insurance policy it says we have insurance coverage to cover part of the expenses in the event that we need it.
11. Carol Richardson reported that Lorraine Overlock of the Freedom Historical Society had turned in four documents concerning requests for funding, including one for signs to be put on Rt. 137 pointing out the location of the town office and one for a pledge of $2,500 in funding for restoration of the old Freedom Meeting House.  These items were left off of the final printed version and cannot be added by amending from the floor.
12. Concerning Article 20, $9,500 is listed for Fire Dept. utilities.  James Waterman says he requested an increase to $10,000. 
13. James Waterman reported that the dam report coming from DEP was wrong because it combined the two town dams.  Richard Farris has suspended the requirement that the emergency plan be finished until the report is corrected.
14. Erna Keller asked why there was no funding in the Town Report for the little league.  Carol Richardson: no request was received from Harry Buttery. It was determined that the line had been omitted through a mistake.  It was decided that there would need to be a special town meeting to add it. Erna asked about volunteer work?  With the permission of the selectmen that is ok.. Discussion followed about the communications between the select board and the parents. It was agreed that it is ok for the volunteers to regrade the field as needed. Finally, Erna reported that the power is unhooked from the snack shack to the dugout.  Can it be turned back on?
15. Moved (FK) , seconded (SC) that the power be turned back on to the dugout. Suggest that the breaker be padlocked. Passed 3/0.
16. What about if Erna has a dance as Freedom Youth?  Does that money go to town? Answer: No.
17. Read Bruegger asked: as part of the school committee I want to pass out a leaflet on Saturday (maybe Friday too).  Carol Richardson outlined the conditions under which he could.
18. Read: He was concerned about the distribution of the town reports - that they should not have been put in the mailboxes or hung on the mailboxes.
19. Mr Bennett raised the issue of the distribution of the political statements within the town report: this was out of line.
20. Carol Richardson regrets having done it and she agreed that it was a mistake.
21. Mr Bowers didn't like that it was so one sided.  Did Mr Lingley defend himself?
22. Carol Richardson: two veterans exemptions were granted that should not have been: Harold Greeley and Charles Hadyniak.  These Veteran exemptions should be repealed.
23. Voted 3/0 to notify the individuals and enclose the paper with the Federally recognized war and campaign periods.
24. Concerning commercial lots, the state revenue service official came and reviewed the current commercial properties.  His suggestion is to double lot value rather than use the 20K figure.
25. We talked about the valuation issue.
26. Kevin Keller raised the issue of the poor job of paving done by Mariners.  We discussed the fact that Mariner's has performed poorly in the past.
27. Meeting adjourned at 8:22

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR),STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    SALLY HADYNIAK, MIKE DUMONT
MEETING HELD 3-18-2003
1. Chair called the meeting to order at  6:21
2. M Dumont came in and asked about why his taxes had gone up.  An investigation into the record showed that he was now being charged for a house lot on his 40 acres of backland. The land can't be considered landlocked.
The size of the house(s) (he has two) were calculated and the value was found to be $136,250 versus the $61,000 that he has in the book.
3. CR talked about the meeting she had with the budget committee.  Next year the budget committee wants the pages numbered in the accounts summary report and they want the figures from the prior year included as well.
4. Motion made (SC) and seconded (FK) that the books be  balanced every month in the future and a report presented to the Select Board. (Passed (3/0).
5. Motion made (SC) and seconded (FK) that the new road commissioner be invited to the Select Board  meeting following the Town Meeting and his job tasks reviewed.
6. Fred Barlow was supplemented for the amout of $178.   He called CR at home.  CR said he can't get any money back because he didn't complain in time.  CR looked in the book and the calculated value of the trailer is $4,820.  The card will be adjusted to $5,000.
7. Dumont's buildings will be adjusted to $136,250 from $61,200.
8. The need for a paper shredder was discussed.  The one that CR bought was loaned to the town free of charge..  Cyndy is using it for now.
9. Meeting adjourned 8:43 PM.

FREEDOM SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    CAROL RICHARDSON (CR),STEVE CROSS (SC), FRANCIS KING (FK)
OTHERS PRESENT:    SALLY HADYNIAK
MEETING HELD 3-11-2003
1. CR mentioned the effort by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife to raise their revenues at the expense of towns by taking all but $2 on a multiple license registration.
2. CR reported on the progress getting the town report printed.  Only missing the auditor's report and treasurer report at this time.
3. CR brought up the cost of heating the garage.  It's up over $300/month.  We should try to reduce this cost.
4. Reviewed the bills and signed the warrant.
5. FK brought up the issue of paying CR for balancing the checkbook during 2002.
SC said he called Augusta about this issue, and MMA said that if the position was not elected and not appointed we should not pay for the service. 
After discussion it was decided to compensate CR $450 for the year's work.  Mr Cross noted that he approved the motion against his better judgement.
6. Had a brief discussion concerning the Hadyniak road dispute. Ms Hadyniak says that she has hired an attorney and will take down the Private Road signs as soon as the attorney lets her know the status of the public ROW on the road.
7. SC suggested we bring the paper we need to get rid of to a furnace for the stuff we need to destroy, and recycle the rest. 3/0
8. Concerning the mowing of the town properties, the road commissioner can be empowered to do the mowing.
9. Wilson Hess’ property was discussed.  It was determined that the property has too much acreage in the town record. Reducing the amount it appears we owe him an abatement of $237.67.  Voted in favo