APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 26 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs and Ron Price.  Lynn Hadyniak was absent.
Others present: Glen & Dave Bridges, Clint Spaulding and son, Betty Sienkiewicz, Erna Keller, Craig Turner and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:08PM. 
Minutes of the December 13, 2007 meeting were read and approved.  They will be placed on file.
 
CITIZENS ISSUES:
1.     Clint Spaulding informed the group that Mrs. Geary died this AM and there are a number of trash bags on her property.  She had resided on the corner of Greeley and North Palermo Rd.
2.     Dave Bridges brought up the issue of night fishing which becomes law on the 1st of January, 2008.  Several years ago the Town closed the public boat landing to the public after dark because of drinking and loud parties along with vandalism. 
     Night fishing is more effective and there is the possibility of fish population being depleted. 
     Dave questioned if there had been any hearings regarding this new law.  Is there an overpopulation of bass?
     There was a discussion related to the pros and cons of having the access open.  A motion was made to keep the hours we presently have but no action was taken on it.
3.     Craig Turner came to the meeting later on and reported that the Department  of Conservation  felt that there should be access to the landing and pond.  Ownership of the entrance, road and landing need to be decided.  Lee Griffin, an officer of the Department of Conservation, has been invited to attend the Selectpersons’ meeting on January 9, 2008 to discuss this. If the landing is State owned, Clint requested that Jim Waterman keep the entrance open since the fire department needs access to the water.
 
TOWN OFFICERS:
     TREASURER: ERNA KELLER
1.     Payroll paid: $3088.17
2.     Checkbook balance: $180,625.05
3.     Accounts payable: $17,515.05
4.     Request by Erna regarding Accounts Payable to pay any bills that come in before the end of the year was granted. A motion was made authorizing a member of the Board to sign a supplemental vendors’ warrant prior to December 31st.  Motion was seconded and carried.
5.     Larger bank safe deposit box at Bangor Savings is needed to put valuables in.
6.     In going over the accounts after warrant was done by Erna, it was noted that Cindy is $200 over the amount allowed.
 
     ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING
1.     Sandpile is half-way gone.
2.     Air compressor needs another part.
3.     Two tires are needed for the loader.  Rims need to be taken off and cleaned.  A motion was made to purchase two new tires for the loaded.  Motion was seconded and carried.
 
TOWN BOARDS:
      1.  COMPREHENSIVE BOARD:  Glen Bridges states they hope to have one   or two meetings before the end of January.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Nomination papers can be taken out beginning January 3rd.  Positions open are for one Selectperson, treasurer, clerk and school representative.
2.     A petition by the Bennetts  for a special meeting regarding taxes was posted on the Town Office door.  Ron Price had asked Carrie Bennett for a copy but it was not forthcoming.  The petition was signed by notary Carol Richadson.  As of Wednesday night no copy regarding this meeting could be found at the Freedom General Store.  As far as the Board goes, this is not a legal meeting; it has not been posted for the required seven days and this meeting would be subject to the same rules as any petition.  If the refund of tax money already collected is approved and already spent, where will the money come from?  The original request for a secret ballot referendum required 45 days before it could be acted upon and a request had been made that it be done before the end of December which was impossible to carry out.  Hence, no action was taken on the original request.
3.     Erna Keller requested that a new account with $20,000 be set up for paving.  Also one for the fire department with $7,500.
4.     Fire inspections have been done.  
5.     Warrant: A motion was made and seconded to pay the Vendors’ warrant in the amount of $13,274.62.  Motion carried.  
6.     Humane Society contract needs to be signed. There is a charge of $1.35 per resident for a total of $907.  A motion was made to accept the contract with humane society.  Motion carried and the contract was signed.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Vacancies:
     A.  School Board
     B. Solid Waste Representative.
     C.  Budget Committee: Dana Canavan may be willing to take Brian       Mitchell’s place.
2.  Ganty still needs to be rated.
3.  Audit 2005: Ron Price will check on this.
4.  Job evaluation for Clint Spaulding needs to be done.
 
Meeting adjourned at 7:25PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
  
Marion Bowers


APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price.
Others present: Sallyann Hadyniak, Dave Schofield, Jeff Keating, Hilary Fleming, Rhoda Waller, Lynn Ascrizzi, Steve Bennett, Glen & Dave Bridges, Ronnie Levaque, Matt Bennett, Jay Guber, Erna Keller, and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:05.  Minutes of the November 14, 2007 meeting were approved and a motion was made to place them on file.
         Lynn abstained on voting since she had not read them.
 
CITIZENS ISSUES:
1.     Rhoda Waller brought up the issue of the increased taxes for some and the increase in the mil rate.  Tim Biggs responded to her questions as to why this had happened by explaining about the decrease amount of anticipated revenue that was listed. 
     Consideration of paying for abatements and the 2% discount for early payment of taxes has already used up the $1,000 overlay.         
     Each year the town runs out of money earlier and earlier.  Getting a loan         was suggested but that is not a possibility since the audit for 2005 is not       complete. To correct this $10,000 was considered as an overlay for the        budget. A “bumper” is needed as was done years ago.  For the past few         years it should have been set at 5% which is allowable.  Last year it was set          at 1%. The net amount to be raised by local property tax rate is $700,539.73       according to the 2007 tax calculation.
2.     Lynn Hadyniak had contacted Richard Flwelling, an attorney with MMA, with several questions. The revenue amount should have been listed as $0.00 since this needs to be voted on at a Town Meeting and it was not.  There is not any specific state statue regarding this.  The legislative body for the Town is the town meeting.  The assessors have no right to change the amount.
3.     As to the current tax commitment Flwelling suggested that no further action be taken.  There is no legal basis for abatement.  Lastly, it can be taken to court.
4.     The possibility of a special town meeting to vote to change the revenue amount was questioned by Lynn to the attorney.  He did not recommend doing this.
5.     Steve Bennett had some comments he made regarding the rebate number.
In speaking with Dave Ladeau he suggested to Steve that a special town meeting be called to set a rebate number that would be acceptable to the residents.  Jeff Kendall suggested to Steve that a warrant be done asking to move money into a surplus account.
6.      Steve requested copies of the fax Lynn had received as well as copy of the current revenue-expense statements.  He stated we didn’t have a cash problem and were not in bankruptcy, but we have a cash flow problem.  One way to help the cash flow problem would be to have taxes due every six months.  This is done in many towns.  
7.     It was suggested that what the Town had done needs to be more transparent to the tax payers.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.     State 2008 valuation of the town is $43,250,000.  This is $3,000,000 higher.  To rebut this, a form letter needs to be returned within 45 days for grounds for appeal. Lynn will take care of this. State valuation uses a formula for coming up with this number.  Real estate sales are considered.
 
CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Continuing education:
      A.  MBOAI seminar: December 6, 2007.  Cost: $20.
      B.  Updated UPC training manual; Cost: $20.
      C.  Vernal pools in Fairfield.
      D.  Updates on plumbing codes: Black Bear Inn, 11/28/07.
2.  Inspections and permits:
      A.  Viewed site for a building requested permit by Ron Price with Val Whittier since there is some wetland there.  Needs setback 50 ft.
      B.  Tim Biggs location re: eagles.   Inland Fisheries and wildlife viewed.  It     was agreed not to do a GPS since Tim’s building would be on the outer        limit of the eagles nest. Planning Board permit by rule was approved.
      C.  New shore land zoning guidelines need to be adopted by July 1, 2008.      If they are not adopted they will be imposed on the Town.
      D.  Timber harvesting:  State forester will act on behalf of the Town.
      E.  Timber harvesting being done on Cellar-Kitchen RD.  State Forester         informed.
      F.  George Greeley off Greeley RD has timber being harvested by Steve        Spaulding.
      G.  Basil Barnes Oxen Bridge inspected.  Steel barn frame. This is being        done through the Kennebec Farm Agency. 
      H.  Patricia Sylvia of 89 Bryant RD: portable garage
      I. Pete & Marion Bowers, 57 Town house Rd: milk shed.
      J. Steve & Carrie Bennett: horse farm.
      K.  Sandra Willett: Town house Rd: storage shed.
      L.  Addison and Penelope Chase of 623 Palermo RD: slab on old henhouse   site. 
PLUMBING INSPECTOR: DAVE SCHOFIELD
1.     Permit given for a sewage system to former Letourneau’s garage.
2.     Complaint of trash on Wanning Rd, Mallets’; Dave will contact them after a motion was made, seconded and carried that he do this.  
3.     Cost of gas:  This has become an expensive item particularly when you sometimes have to make repeated visits to a site.  He feels the first two visits should be included with the permit, but the remainder should be charged to the homeowner with the extra fee going to the Town.
 
   EXECUTATIVE SESSION: 
1.     A request to go into executive session was made by Dave Schofield.  Jay Guber was included in this.  All involved returned from this session at 7:40.
 
   HEALTH OFFICER: MARION BOWERS
1.     Proposed rules for governing the qualifications for local health officers were briefly discussed.  This would include education, training and experience standards.  A copy of this is included with the minutes.
2.     Health officers serve for a three year term.
 
SOLID WASTE REPRESENTATIVE: position vacant.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING was not present.
1.        He would like to rent an excavator for a day.  He would operate it and clean up and ditch around the Town Garage.  This was taken under advisement.
2.        Sand salt pile has been covered with hay and silt material. 
 
 
FIRECHIEF: JIM WATERMAN
1.     Letter regarding code violations at the fire station was received by the Town Office about two weeks ago.   Lynn Hadyniak realized this tonight and informed Jim of the communication received from OSHA.   Jim will follow up on this with Scott Greeley.   All code violations have been corrected.  He will need receipts and sign a statement regarding the  
     corrections. 
2.     Christmas baskets for needy families will be ready on December 15th.            Contact Erin @ 338-6809.
   3.  Emergency Management Plan: Jim has been working on this.  He needs         more information before he can complete this.
  
BOARDS:
          COMPREHENSIVE BOARD: HILARY FLEMING
1.     More people are becoming involved with the board. 
2.     Meeting tomorrow night with the planning board.
3.     Inland fisheries will be coming to a meeting.
4.     Working on policies and implications.
 
          CEMETERY BOARD:
1.     Clint Spaulding may be interested in some of the work.
 
   OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Gantry still needs to be inspected.
2.     Swampland areas belonging to Mark Boudreau, Nancy Bailey Farrar and Elizabeth Soission need to be viewed.
3.     Audit 2005:  Someone with some accounting experience needs to look at our numbers and information on the audit.
4.     LD #1 needs to be done.
 
   NEW BUSINESS:
          1.  Warrants:   Motions were made, seconded and carried to pay the    following warrants;
                   A. Payroll: $2223.88
                   B. Vendors: $104,306.72 included 3 payments to the school. 
          2.  Job evaluation was requested by Clint Spaulding.  Possible need for         others to be done.
          3.  Next meeting will be December 12, 2007.
          4.  Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM
 
 
   Comment: Dave Bridges commented on how well the Board acted on the tax      situation and the running of the meeting.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers
 
Attachments:
Fax from Richard Flwelling, MMA
Local health officers training requirements
 

APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14. 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price.
Others present: Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Erna Keller, Glen & Dave Bridges, Jeff Keating, Steve Bennett, Dave Bennett, Matt Bennett, Ron Littlefield, Gwen Littlefield, Barbara Littlefield, Diane Cody, Steve & Carrie Bennett, Sallyann Hadyniak, Dave Schofield, Gerald Stefanski, Clint Spaulding, Jim Waterman, Nancy Bailey Farrar, Marc Payne and Marion Bowers.
 
Minutes of the October 31, 2007 meeting were read and a motion to approve them and place them on file carried.
 
CITIZEN ISSUES:
1. A large group of residents were in to discuss taxes and how the commitment was done.  Steve Bennett and others agreed with him that an error had been made in the way they were figured out. He felt that on item #13 of the 2007 municipal tax rate calculation form that other revenues was understated by $100,000.  The selectors have the right to decide how much of the other revenues (dump stickers, excise tax, etc.) they want to put down.  The other concern of citizens was that amount in the overlay should have been brought before the residents before the tax calculation was done.
       The amount that the Town voted on in March is the amount you need to use unless you have a special town meeting to permit an increased amount. 
Tim Biggs brought up the fact that over the years it is earlier each year that the Town does not have the money to pay its bills.  It becomes a pick and choose situation as to who will get paid.
Carrie Bennett suggested that the time the Town Office is open should be cut back on to save money.  She voiced concern over residents who could not pay their taxes because of poverty.
The group felt that the taxes needed to be refigured.
If a surplus needs to be created there are several ways of doing such as   creating a surplus for residents to vote on.  Another way is, if there is an excess on any line this could be put into surplus.
Tax bills need to be done earlier.
A temporary loan, a tax anticipation loan, was suggested, but the audit for 2005 needs to be done before you can obtain this money.
Steve Bennett had also spoken with Dave Ladoux of the State Property Tax division and he felt that what the Town had done was not right since the selectors had no authority without a Town approval. If, when the taxes are redone and are lower, interest should be paid to those who have already paid their taxes.
       MMA Legal Department will be checked with regarding the entire situation.
 
       Barbara Littlefield spoke about an abatement she had filed in August and has not heard concerning this.
       Gwen Littlefield feels we should have a town meeting to discuss the taxes.
 
 2.Glen Bridges spoke about the possibility of a grant for an electric turbine in Sandy Pond.  This could supply power for Town Office and Fire Station.  It is unknown if we would have to have a Comprehensive Plan in place. Money would not be available until next spring.
 
PLANNING BOARD: NANCY BAILEY FARRAR
1.     Nancy questioned if the planning board had been directed not to work on Town ordinances? This was the impression that Prentiss Grassi had when he came before the Selectors asking their input.  It was felt that the Comprehensive Plan needs to get done and for this to be worked on first.  This was a misunderstanding as both things need to be worked on.
2.     Dave Schofield suggested that they check with the CEO as to which ordinances are needed and Jay could steer them in the correct direction. Several ordinances needed are for a commercial ordinance, as well as for forestry and junkyards.
3.     State Junkyard Ordinance could be adopted by the Town.
4.     Sex offender ordinance suggested regarding the recreation field.
 
PLUMBING INSPECTOR: DAVE SCHOFIELD
1.     The septic system work, a leach field, on High St has been completed. Receipts are needed which Erna has.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING
1.     Air compressor has been obtained.
2.     Bryant Rd. culvert will be worked on.
3.     Goosepecker culvert will need to be replaced next year.
4.     Bills for work done on trucks and repairing loader.
5.     Complaints about Mitchell Rd. Clint is aware of this problem.
6.     Snowplow driver: Dwight Gould is a candidate.
7.     Bucket loader: fuel tank needs repair.  Dana will do this.  
8.     Synthetic transmission oil obtained from Freedom General Store.  It is expensive.
 
BUDGET COMMITTEE:
1.     Brian Mitchell would prefer not to be on the committee. 
 
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BOARD:
1.     Meetings are planned for every two weeks with assignments given out.
 
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
1.     Clint stated that some of the property owners had blocked the road to the Hutchins Cemetery.  Veterans may be buried there and it would be illegal to block entry.  This was reported by an elderly man who wanted to gain entry.
2.     Road Commissioner is agreeable to maintaining the cemeteries.
 
ASSESSORS need to view the swampland owned by Mark Boudreau.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Special Town Meeting: no decision.
2.     Gantry rating:  Need an engineer to rate this as to tonnage.  Who?  Contact Pike Industries.
3.     Tree limbing on Pleasant St. done by CMT.
4.      Audit 2005 meeting November 20th, 2007.  This will be an all day process.  It was suggested that the Selectors attend.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Fix spot on Mitchell RD that has been complained about.
2.     Use box grader from Ingraham’s for a trial.
3.     Selectors meeting November 28th.
4.     Ron Price had spoken with Richard Flewelling of the MMA Legal Department regarding the property taxes and the legality within the rights of the Selectors. Flewellings verbal response was different or could be interpreted differently than his faxed response.  The term municipal body was used; is this Selectors or the Town?  Verification will be sought. 
    There is no legal requirement to reduce the property taxes according to MMA. Money raised by appropriations can’t be spent other than what was agreed upon at the Town Meeting.
5.     Warrants: The following warrants had motions made, seconded and carried to pay;
               A. Payroll $1814.34
               B.  Supplemental payroll $80.06
               C. Accounts payable $27,595.93
               D.  Pay the school account of $31,098.00 if enough money comes in.
6.  Assessors meeting: November 19th at 6:00PM.
 
Motion to adjourn was made at 8:50PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
  
Marion Bowers
 
 
 APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 31, 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price.
Others present:  Erna Keller, Betty Sienkiewicz, Jim Waterman, Glen & Dave
 Bridges, Sallyann Hadyniak, Mark Boudreau, Jay Guber & Marion Bowers.
 
Minutes of the meeting beginning on October 17, 2007 and recessed several times
were read and approved.
 
CITIZEN ISSUES:
1.     Tax assessment issues:
A.   Jim Waterman has property where there is a house listed, but it is not his and he has no house there.
B.    Mark Boudreau complained about his bill.  He has a lot of swamp land as so designated.  Most of his land is in tree growth; he has documentation done by a forester in 2000.  He has no electricity on his property.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.     Exemptions for paying excise tax related to those in the military.
2.     Sandy Pond dam: All rights of Sandowski and Nelson have been released and the Dam now belongs to the Town of Freedom.
3.     Emergency Action Plan has been worked on by Lynn Hadyniak.  Names of  the individuals that would need to be contacted in an emergency are listed.
     A map showing the topography and emergency evacuation re: the dam with possible inundated zones are included.  This information will be turned into MEMA.
    A drill also needs to be done. This will be done by phone calls.
4.     Sullivan Brothers:  Needs a notice for extra pickup.  There is a $20 fee if this is absolutely essential.
5.     State valuation of the Town is $43,000,000. 
     2006 local valuation was $33,282,000.  State valuation: 40,000,000. Professional 2007local valuation:  $33,256,000.  State valuation: $43,000,000. The State uses recent sales and taking an average to come up with their number. Mil rate was discussed. 
6.     Fiscal survey requested by MMA.
7.     US Census requests boundry or name changes.
8.     Sandbags available at no charge.  This will be given to Clint.  
 
TOWN TREASURER: ERNA KELLER
1. Checkbook has $62,457.03
2. Erna suggested making a list of vendors and the due date of their invoices. This would be included with the warrant.
3.  A motion was made and approved to pay the vendors warrant in the amount of $57,178.98.  Beaver Ridge and the Greeley RD have both been worked on.  
4.     Meeting on November 20th re: 2005 with the auditor.
5.     Change in moving data on computer requested by Erna was approved by Selectors.
6.     Information on 2006 valuation on computer is incorrect.
7.     LD 1 is being worked on.
 
         CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Permits:
         Tim Randall of 613 Belfast Rd for a box trailer.
          Jon and Sandra Willette of 67 Town house Rd. for a storage shed.
2.     Inspections:
    Paul Flynn of Town House Rd lifting house and sills.Shawn Turner of Hutchins Corner, building on back of trailer.
3.     Application for permit by Ron Price for a home off Sibley Rd.  Planning Board will review.  Val Whittier has seen the area because there is some wetland involved. It may be necessary to do a permit by rule.
4.     Letter from Val Whittier re: Robert Meulhman.  Visit to the site where there had been excessive cutting. Septic system can be put in.  Owner agreed to allow the land to return to normal and to plant some trees.  Also his floating house will have to be removed from the pond.
5.     Dues for membership in Mid-Coast Association: $10.
6.     Wanning Rd. has been repaired. (FEMA) The dangerous condition was eliminated. Nothing was done in front of Mallett’s.  Road there is very rough.
7.     Shibles still a work in progress.
 
          FIRE CHIEF:  JIM WATERMAN
1.     Upgraded doors to the bathroom and rear to 36 inches making them handicap accessible.
2.     Hunters’ breakfast: November 10th, 4:00AM to 10:00 AM.
3.     Class November 10, 2007 NIMS 300 multi-agencies.
4.     Narrow roads: recent damage to the rotating light on recent trip to Hardwood Lane.  Those living on narrow roads should be mindful of large vehicles getting in.
 
    ROAD COMMISSIONER:
    Report given by Ron Price.
1.     FEMA work has been done.  Signature needed on form. It was felt that Clint should sign this.
2.     Maine Motor Transportation classes for all class 3 drivers.  Clint would like to attend this.  Covered are testing for substance abuse and alcohol. This way he would be certified which would be helpful if there was ever any lawsuit.A motion was made and carried to send him to the class.
3.  Higgins and Sons for welding on plows: cost $250.
4.  Request for a heavy duty trimmer on a service rental form.  Question is this to rent or buy?
5.     Written list of needed tools including
      A. 6 & 12 ton Jack stand.
      B. 20/40 air jack
      C.  Air compressor
      D. Hose
      E. Other tools.
    Motion was made and carried to approve the purchase of the tools requested.
    Total cost of tools: $2,864.92.  They will be stored in a locked box.
 
HEALTH OFFICER: MARION BOWERS
1.     Brief report on mumps which have been confirmed in Southern Maine. 
2.     There are also two possible cases in Kennebec County?
3.     Lynn Hadyniak spoke about the bacteria MRSA which is becoming more prevalent and is resistant to most of the antibiotics.
 
COMPREHENSIVE BOARD:
1.     Sallyann Hadyniak stated that they had met last week and they all had assignments.  They want to get this finished before the Annual Town Meeting.
 
ASSESSORS’ MEETING: November 3, 2007 at 7: AM.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     LD 1 needs to be worked on.
2.     Municipal value return needs to be done.  
3.     Suggestion was made by Sallyann Hadyniak for representative of Boards
    report to the Selectpersons on a quarterly basis.  This has been done in the past.
4.     Mitigation Grant Opportunity: Letter of intent re: Sandy Pond Dam be sent.
    They allow $3,000,000 per project. Questioned if we were eligible since we
    do not have a comprehensive plan. 
5.  Read Brugger has resigned from URIP.  We need a replacement.
 
Warrant for payroll:
1.     Motion was made and carried to pay this in the amount of $6,566.91.
 
          Executive Session for a General Assistance Discussion:  Board went into this
          Session at 8:00 and returned at 8:45PM.
 
          The next meeting will be on November 14, 2007.
 
          Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.
 
          Respectfully submitted,
 
           Marion Bowers
         
                                                                                                    
APPROVED/ SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
October 17, 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price.
Others present:  Hilary and Tom Fleming, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Sallyann Hadyniak, Jay Guber and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:12PM.
Minutes of the October 10, 2007 meeting were read; motion was made to accept them and place them on file.  Motion carried.
 
TREASURERS’ REPORT was read.
Currently the check book has a balance of $19,660.91.  Accounts payable needs $20, 440.11 for the current warrant.  Changes were made reducing this amount to $3820.05.  Major outstanding bills include the school which is owed from July to the present with a July payment of $31,000 unpaid.  Also unpaid is the County bill for $61,621.09; Jackie Robbins and the lawyer are also waiting for payment.  The County bill needs to be paid as stated in a recent memo.  It was due the 1st of October. 
Motions were made, seconded and carried to pay the following warrants:
          Accounts payable:  $3,820.95
          Payroll: $20005.88
 
A letter was presented to the Selectors to sign making Lorraine Overlock a 501 agent related to the cemetery account. A motion was made, seconded and carried to sign this letter.
 
The treasurer also left a letter related to requesting an increase in the number of miles she should be paid for related to her job.
 
CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Letter presented to Dave Schofield regarding then Small Community Grant Program from Tim MacMillan in relationship to Stanley McDonald.  The contract amount for sand and gravel to Monroe Sand & Gravel was approved for a lump sum of $7,750 provided certain conditions are met.  Copy of the letter is attached.
2.     KVCOG has a water quality meeting in Fairfield on October 25. 
Also there will be a meeting on November 8th related to new state laws.
3.     Permits and inspections:
A.     Roberta Mc Card of 7 Sanford Hill Lane. CMP has done an electrical inspection.
B.      Moody of Beaver Hill Rd has an electrical permit.
C.     Permits to Prentis Grassi for a porch and woodshed.
D.     Robert Muehlman for a tool shed.
E.      Dennis and Janice Turner of 749 North Palermo Rd for a pole barn.
F.      Inspections with Val Whittier.
1.     Eric Fuller of North Palermo Rd, wooded wetlands inspected. 
2.     Wind turbine site
3.     Drew Fales of Ledges Lane.
4.     Tim Biggs off Birch lane for an addition.  State biologist will have to inspect because of the eagle nest and planning board will also have to visit.
G.     Steve Bennett of Sibley Rd, corrected setback for shed.
H.     Steve Shaw has in the past been informed to provide necessary paper work and information related to his subdivision to buyers.  Eric Fuller and Janice never received any of this information.  Jay has talked with Ken Shaw in the past regarding this as well as sending him a written notice.  Jay now has his out of state phone number and address.
 
4.     Kleinschmidt:  New address.
5.     ACO called regarding dogs running at large on Wanning RD.
6.     Wanning Rd needs repair; part of the road is gone on the side near an incline and sharp curve.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER: Clint Spaulding absent.
1.     Salt and sand pile is covered with plastic and tires.
2.     Yard has been graded off.
3.     Loading place made. Granite or cement blocks to preserve the loading place.
4.     Pay loader needs work.  Bucket part needs repair.  Also there is a leak in the fuel tank.  Dana Roberts has been contacted.  He worked on the loader last week.
5.     Tools needed including an air compressor with a 175 psi per 14-18 cu ft per minutes.
 
HEALTH OFFICER: MARION BOWERS
1.     Attended an informative workshop in Waterville with many different agencies involved. A new state health plan was talked about and ways to cut the amount spent were discussed.  Maine spends next to the highest amount of money per capita for health care. Maine was also the highest in the number of visits to the Emergency Room.
2.     The second half of the workshop was devoted to LHO’s.  There was a discussion of them needing to be certified.  Also a list of duties or possible duties were listed.  It was agreed that most municipal officers have little if any knowledge of what the health officer can do.
 
COMPREHENSIVE MEETING:  Sallyann Hadyniak stated that they would be meeting on Thursday, October 25.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Donna Sporie property re: taxes and acreage:  There is nothing in her deed related to acreage.  A motion was made By Lynn Hadyniak, seconded by Tim Biggs to leave the tax bill at 2.5 acres.  Motion carried.  If she is not agreeable to this, she could have the land surveyed.
2.     Request for additional money from the town is getting closer.  Requests to consider would include Erna Keller’s mileage, Jackie Robbins, assessor, additional pay because of an increase in properties, Stevens Rd property, County and School taxes.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Website has apparently has crashed. Francis Walker, the webmaster, is away until the beginning of November.
2.     Possible road grading before winter. 
3.     Tree limbing by CMT has not been done.
4.     Next Selectpersons’ meeting will be on October 31st.
 
  Meeting will recess until 7:00AM because of incomplete information to set the commitment date. Meeting recessed at 8:00PM.
 
CONTINUATION OF RECESSED MEETING: October 20, 2007
 Present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak, Ron Price.
 Also present: Hilary and Tom Fleming, and Marion Bowers.
  Meeting was called to order at 7:05 AM.
1.Figures from property taxes from 2006 and 2007 were gone over.  There were about 30 pieces of property which raised questions when the two years were compared.  Until this is answered the commitment statement will not be signed.  Erna Keller came in to answer some questions on TRIO.
1.     Meeting was recessed at 8:00AM until Monday, October 22 at 6:00PM.
 
                             CONTINUATION OF RECESSED MEETING
                                                OCTOBER 22, 2007
 
Selectors present: Tim Biggs and Ron Price.  Lynn Hadyniak was unable to be present.
Others present:  Marion Bowers
 
The meeting was resumed at 6:15 PM.
 
A discussion of finances of the Town was discussed at length.  A motion was made by Tim Biggs and seconded by Ron Price to sign the commitment for taxes for 2007 for the amount of $700,539.73 to be raised by the local tax rate.  Motion carried.  This would give the town an overlay of $10,329.38.  Value of the Town if $334,856.85.  This may different from the State’s value.
One mil rate is equal to $35,000.  The new mil rate has increased to 19.5. Later this was changed to 2.01
 
Warrant for the fire department (from their grant), for a vender of $2377.50 was approved. 
 
TOWN GARAGE AND SUPPLIES:
1.     The gantry needs to be rated.  The qualifications of the builder are in question as to his ability to rate the gantry. 
2.     Tools needed:
     A.  Air compression and air tools
     B.  Jack stands
     C.  A good Jack
     D.  Loading dock using cement blocks or granite.  The     Freedom Church has some granite that may be useable. 
     E.  Container to lock up equipment.
     F. Sockets and drop lights.
3.  Projects needing to be done:
     A.  Grading dirt roads
     B.  Repairing brake line leaks.
 
FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUESTS:
A.     Widening of narrow roads needs to be discussed at next meeting.
B.      Heating oil needed at fire department.
C.     LP gas needed for Hunters breakfast was approved.
 
Meeting was recessed at 7:00PM.
Next meeting will be on October 31, 2007.
 
Respectfully submitted,
  
Marion Bowers
 
Attachment:  Letter from Tim MacMillan
 

APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2007
 
Selectors present:  Tim Biggs and Ron Price.  Lynn Hadyniak was ill.
Others present:  Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Dave Schofield, Geri Frates, Barbara Donnelly, Jay Guber and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 by Ron Price.
   Minutes of the October 3, 2007 meeting were read, amended and a motion was made to accept them and place them on file.
 
  LPI: DAVE SCHOFIELD
1.     Bids were presented to the Selectors for a septic design.  There were two of them.  Last year related to the same case there were three, but one has declined to re-bid on the work.  Material to do the required work which includes a design for a two bedroom field, concrete infiltrators (these can be driven on), and a pump station have increased in cost. 
     Bids were opened and the lowest bid was accepted.  If the higher bid had      been accepted the DEP would require an explanation.
     Betty Sienkiewicz felt that payment for this work had been accepted in the          past by the Town.  This has been in the works for years.
     McDonald doesn’t have to pay anything according to Dave Schofield. 
     The Town will pay for this initially, but will be reimbursed 100% percent.     There is $1100 to do this and perhaps $1000 more. 
      The bidder will get the amount he listed in his bid.
     A motion was made by Tim Biggs to accept the bid, seconded by Ron Price and motion carried. 
     Copies of the bids will go to the State.
 
CEO:  JAY GUBER
1.     Meeting with Val Whittier from DEP on Friday, October 12th to view the Shaw subdivision on the North Palermo Rd.  There are nine lots to this subdivision, wetlands are involved and some of them have been filled in the past with 4-5 ft of gravel.  Such was the case on lot 5 or 6 in which the fill had to be removed and work had to be stopped.  There is a limit as to how much wetland can be filled in. 
2.     Eric Fuller from Montville wants to put in a driveway and camp on lot 1.  Nothing can be done until seen by DEP.
3.     Tim Biggs also has a non-conforming lot which has a building and is closer than the 100 ft setback.  This will be viewed by the DEP. 
4.     An inspection of the Bowers woodlot was done. 
5.     Continuing education:
A.     Outside wood boilers workshop in August. There were five tests required to be certified.  Jay passed. If these were allowed in the village there would be a problem because of the smoke.  It is possible to extend the smokestack on these boilers.
 
Motion was made for the meeting to adjourn at 6: 40PM
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers  

APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 3, 2007
 
Selectors present: Tim Biggs, Ron Price; Lynn Hadyniak was ill.
Others present:  Clint Spaulding, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sallyann Hadyniak, Jay Guber and Erna Keller, Viola Greeley, Lorraine Overlock and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM.
Minutes of the September 19th meeting were read, corrected and a motion was made to accept them and place them on file.
 
CITIZENS’ ISSUES:
CD related to cemetery: Viola Greeley and Lorraine Overlock were present to discuss a CD that they felt had come due on September 27, 2007 and was reinvested with a new maturity in 2008.  This has been an ongoing problem and they need the interest for the cemetery.  Ron Price is aware of the problem they are having and the group including Kathy, the treasurer, needs to meet.  It was suggested that the control of the CD go back to Greeley and Overlock and others in the group.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.     Annual membership dues in KVCOG have had a 2.5% increase in dues.
2.     Application for needy people for toys, sponsored by Wings of Love needs to be posted.
3.     Tree growth information requested from the assessors.  This would include the number of people and applications.  This list needs to be checked with the State’s list.
4.     Survey for solid waste needs to be made out by Selectors.
5.     Letter from DHHS stating that the Town of Freedom is in compliance.
6.     Warren Group again requesting real estate information.  This request has been turned down in the past.
 
CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Continuing education: Classes attended in Union, Augusta and Pittsfield; Subjects included were safety, electrical and shore land zoning.
2.     Robert Muelhman has been fined in the past for not getting the necessary permits.  He would now like to have an addition 6X14 to his barn and questioned paying for an additional permit.  It was agreed by the Selectors to charge him for this new addition.
3.     Permits and Inspections:
     A.  Steven Bara of 49 Raven RD for a storage and animal shelter.  This          was Ok’d on 9/25/07.
     B.  Dave and Nancy Farrar of 925 North Palermo Rd. for a deck.
     C.  Tim Biggs and Pam Gallik of Smithton Rd for a screened in porch.          This requires a visit by DEP and the Planning Board.  One page of the       permit was missing.
     D.  Intent to harvest notification:  Jack Silliphant of 2 Larry Lane.  Area is      located on map 2, lot 4-2 on North Palermo Rd. 
     If a parcel over 20 ft is to be clear cut lots of paper work is involved.
4.     Jennifer Sanborn has requested to be put on the list of site evaluators for wetlands, etc. She also does septic designs.
5.     Requests pay for the remainder of the year so that he can pay his taxes.
6.     Stanley Mc Donald has been approved for a septic design.  Original bidders need to be contacted.  Town pays for this project but will be reimbursed by the State.  It is believed that the Town has to approve this before it can be done.  MMA will be checked with.  Also the property owner has to pay a small portion of the bill.
 
ROAD COMMISSINER: CLINT SPAULDING
1.     Paving quote from Littlefield Paving for Sibley Rd was received.
2.     Other roads needing work: Greeley, Beaver Ridge and Rollins RD (FEMA), Ayer Ridge RD, and Wanning RD (FEMA).  Sibley work also needs work.
      Clint suggested that they hire a contractor; he would supply the hot mix as     well as putting it down.
      Bryant RD has a culvert problem.  The present culvert needs to be removed and then area filled in.  Ditching would be needed as well.  Many complaints        have been received by truckers and school bus drivers.
      One-half of the work would be paid by FEMA.  Motion was made by Ron    Price and seconded by Tim Biggs to have the work done on the roads.       Motion carried.
3.     Trees:  CMP has removed a limb off a big tree by Chase’s.  CMT has viewed the trees on front of Dottie Chase’s house and they need to be removed.  They are a liability to the Town.  CMP will wrap the wires.  A motion was made to approve $1100 to remove trees in front of Dottie Chase’s house.  Motion carried.
4.     Salt is coming.  Two loads containing about 30 tons will be delivered the cost at the cost of $2,000.  It will be cheaper if we hire trucks.
5.     Tools:  Prices being checked out.  Jack stands are a necessity.  Gantry needs to be done by a licensed engineer since it requires rating.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Portable potty at recreation field needs to be removed. 
2.     Comprehensive Committee:  Needs to meet.
3.     Fasculo Property:  Glen Bridges requested the approval of the Selectors in contacting Mrs. Fasculo regarding property on North Palermo Rd and to consider putting it into a land trust agreement. This was approved.
4.     Computer and Printer:  The printer is not responding to the treasurer’s drive.  Ryan will be in to correct the problem.
5.     Donna Sporie needs to bring in her deed regarding her amount of land.
6.     Sign on Rollins RD is still up. 
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Mitchell Rd needs to be graded.
2.     Warrants:
3.        Motions were made and seconded to pay the following:
               A.  Accounts payable: $18,692.
               B.  Payroll: $1141.29
 
  The next meeting will be on October 10, 2007 to set a commitment date.
 
Meeting was adjourned at 7:20PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers
 

APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING
MINUTES 9/19/07
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak, and Ron Price.
Others present: David Schofield, Jay Guber, Clint Spaulding, Tammy Swan Birkbeck, Tom Martin, Thressa Abbott, Betty Sienkiewicz, Sallyann Hadyniak, Erna Keller, and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order by Ron Price at 6:04PM.
Minutes of the September 5, 2007 were read and a motion was made to approve them and put them on fie. Motion carried.
 
Executive Session.  A motion was made to go into executive session to discuss a personel issue.  At 6:50PM a motion was made to come out of executive session, motion carried.
 
CITIZEN ISSUES:
1.     Swan Birkbeck and Thomas Martin presented information in relationship to the confusion regarding their property.  An abatement on the house has been done according to Tim Biggs since this had been discussed at the last Assessors Meeting.   However, it appears that they have been taxed on a correct lot which has no house, but they had been taxed for a house.  It was suggested that they combine on the tax map 1 11-1 and 11-8.This would decrease their taxes.  They would be charged for 3.71 acres.  Mike Turner claims he owns 11-8 which is a one acre lot.  
 
TOWN OFFICERS:
     TREASURER: ERNA KELLER
1.     Checkbook currently has $25,769 in it.
2.     Liabilities:
          A. White and Bradstreet: $250.
          B.  County Commissioners; $61,000
          C.  School payments owed since May.
          D.  Assessor, Jackie Robbins: $1150. Part of this payment needs to go          before a town meeting.
3.  Income:
          A. Howard-Fairfield: $85.
          B. Black Hills: $36.72
          C.  URIP: $7,904
          D.  Knox Fire protection: $1500.
4.  Can the Town borrow money from a Capitol Improvement Fund? NO.
5.  The Town needs to know how much money needs to be raised before the mil rate can be set.
6.  A suggestion was made for people to pre-pay their taxes now.
7.  Problems with TRIO related to taxes.  Both Cindy and Jackie have encountered problems.  Someone from TRIO will be here Tuesday.  Some if not all of the Selectors will also meet with them at 9:00AM.
8.  Letter from Lorraine Overlock regarding interest on CD’s.  This CD is not due until 1/27/08.  Erna will contact Kathy regarding this.
9.  Signature needed on Wells Fargo document.
10.  2005 audit: Craig Costello had a list of questions regarding this.  Erna needs to meet with him and hopefully Hilary will be available at that time.
 
CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Education workshops
     A.  MBOI September 13 in Gray.
      B.  Life Safety 101, Pittsfield on September 12th.
2.     Inspections
      A. Bob Letourneau on North Palermo Rd area inspected with Val Whittier.
       This is for a for a post and beam cabin purchased from Mark Mesaric.
               The area involves wet land.  A house pad of 4400 Sq feet will be required as           well as erosion control. A septic design has been done.
     B. Carl and Brenda Moody of Beaver Hill Rd permit for septic installation     and power.
     C.  Debra Hawthorn of 26 High St:  Inspections have been done several times.        She has removed three vehicles as well as the garbage/trash.  She will be      moving the 10th of November. This includes the trailer.  She has requested that           Jay call before he comes.  Otherwise she feels she is being harassed.
      D.  Pete and Marion Bowers of 57 Town House Rd, timber harvesting.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING
1.     Garage has been cleaned up. 
2.     No bulletin board is up yet.
3.     Checking on prices of sand:  The pile needs to be higher, 1000 to 1500 yards are needed. 
4.     Mildred Skidgel was in the area and seemed to be interested in selling some of the land near the garage.  This would be behind the garage and toward the water tower.  She is beginning to realize that she has a serious problem on her hands.
5.     Need for tools including air tools, air compressor (cost $1000), jack stands and other item. 
6.     Problem plowing dead-end streets because of need to turn around.  Also the Town Office parking lot is included in being a problem. Clint suggested that they need a private snowplower for these roads which encompasses about one-half miles of road.  They also need to be insured.
7.     Look into getting some more drivers for part-time work.  Clint may be interested in doing these dead-end roads himself.  These would include Mill, Wentworth and Russell. 
8.     Pay for usual two drivers:  Clint would like to see them get $3,000 for the season from November 1 to May 31st. 
 
PUBLIC HEALTH
1.     Lynn Hadyniak spoke about the outbreak of whooping cough in Southern          Maine and also about the rabies in the area.  There have been rabid         skunks and cats.  There are notices up on the bulletin board about      rabies.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Donna Sporie property:  Difference of opinion on how much acreage she          owns.
2.     Speeding on Rollins Rd:  The sign is still up and the speeding is down.  Clint has not graded the road which slows people down.
3.     High St will not be posted with a sign related to speed.
4.     Grading:  Clint is waiting for a grader.
5.     Tree removal in from of Dottie Chase’s house has not been done.
6.     Civic assignment for 10th graders:  These would involve them working on October 10th.  Decision needs to be known by September 25th.  Weeding the garden in front of the office was suggested.  It was question if there was anything that could be done at the Town Recreation area.  The Academy lot could become an issue, so best to leave that alone.
7.     Requested response to Harold Palmer by September 28th by Selectors: Ron Price offered a book containing surveys of the Town Roads.  Whenever a subdivision of land has been done the road involved remains a public right of way.
8.     Sand request:  A motion was made by Ron Price and seconded by Tim Biggs to have Clint make a judgment as to which sand to buy for the Town.  Motion carried.
9.     Snowplow drivers: Usual drivers will receive a minimal pay of $3,000 for the season from October 1 Through May 1. They are expected to be available when ever needed unless health reasons prevent them from being on call.
           All Selectors were in agreement.
10. Warrants: Motions were made and seconded to pay the following warrants;
        Payroll: $1,645.95
  Accounts payable: $10,317.89.  The original amount had been $47,914.25 but the school payment was removed as well as the amount for Jackie Robbins was reduced. 
11. The next meeting will be on October 3, 2007.
 
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers


APPROVED/ SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
September 5, 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Lynn Hadyniak, Ron Price, and Tim Biggs.
Others present: Tom and Mary Mallett, Harold Palmer, Betty Sienkiewic, Sallyann Hadyniak, Glen and Dave Bridges, Ron Kessler, Tom Martin, Tammy Swan Birkbeck , Gary Birkbeck and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 5:25PM by Ron Price. 
Minutes of the August 22, 2007 were read, amended and a motion to approve them carried.
 
CITIZENS ISSUES:
1.     Harold Palmer produced three more deeds related to the property on Sibley Road  In these deeds he alleges that road is a private road and in two of the deeds it states that a right of way  allows for hauling logs over it for a two year period.  These deeds go back to 1915.  He also stated that the road was discontinued beginning in 1921.  Copies of the deeds are attached.
2.     Tom and Mary Mallett of Waning Rd had several issues to discuss.
A.     A request to have the Town change the speed limit on their road because of the curves and hills which are a safety factor particularly in regard to their children and one in particular with handicaps which requires the school bus to be parked for sometime while this child gets on and off the bus in a wheelchair.
B.      Problem with Jay Guber, CEO.  They feel he has been harassing and stalking them as well as spying on them.  In addition they feel he has called the ACO on them on more than one occasion They would like to petition to have Jay removed from his position.  According to Tom, Jay calls David Schofield every Monday morning regarding them.  They have three unregistered cars in their yard which they claim they are allowed to have. Mr. Mallett feels that he should not have had to take down the trees in his forest for a septic design.
C.     The Selectors will meet with Jay Guber and David Schofield in an executive session.  A meeting with the Malletts will also be planned.
3.  Thomas Martin was in to discuss the tax situation on property he and his daughter, Tammy Swan Birbeck own.  The taxes have been paid on the land but not on the house.  The house, on some of their property, is owned by Mike Turner and he has had tenants living there and the current tenant is renting with an option to buy.  Ken Shaw had the intent to sell the land in dispute to Mr. Martin.  The judge has seen papers denoting this.  The property line markers have been removed several times and the property resurveyed. This will eventually be heard in court. 
 
TREASURER: ERNA KELLER
1.     A report was left for the Selectors. 
         Currently there is $53,485 in the checking account.
2.     Entry in financial report includes a URIP payment.  Also there is a   payment of FEMA  funds of $11,090.82
 
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: TINA FREEMAN.
1.     Lynn Hadyniak reported that Tina had been called about a loose goat on   Route 137.  The goat belonged to the Nisties of Albion. The animal     was tied up.
ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING, not present.
1.     Smithton road’s ditch was filled in when the road was graded.
2.     There are several issues the Selectors wish to discuss with Clint.
3.     Inspection of the Town Garage needs to be done to see that violations according to OSHA have been corrected.
 
CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Executive session with Dave Schofield planned for September 19th.
2.     CMP called with a PFP number regarding tree removal on Pleasant St.
3.     Safety factors to consider for building ordinance including egress window, stair standards and risers.
4.     Applications for permits:
      A.  Cliff Lewin of Lewin Lane for putting a trailer to butt against                          another one for his daughter and five children.  This application will         be brought to the Planning Board.
5.     Advised Robert Meulheman to come to the office to get a copy of the          building code. Seems to understand there are ordinances to follow.
6.     State piled up dirt where Lari Turner’s drainage pipe is, resulting in a plugged drainage pipe.  DEP needs to be contacted. 
7.     Education: October 10 and 11th there will be a seminar related to wood burning boilers which involves training and certification.  DEP will pay for this.
8.      Correspondence from Klineschmidt.
 
TOWN BOARDS:
1.     Appeals Board:  There is a meeting tonight at the Freedom Congregational Church regarding an appeal.  Frances Walker needs to be sworn in prior to this meeting.  A motion was made to appoint Frances Walker to the Appeals Board for a term of five years.  Motion was made, seconded and carried.
2.     Comprehensive Board:  They have not had a meeting recently and they were encouraged to get busy.  Glen Bridges said that they hope to be able to present the plan at the March Town Meeting.
3.     Cemetery Committee:  Lynn Hadyniak suggested that the public works get involved in this and that it should be brought up at the annual Town Meeting.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Trees on Pleasant St:  CMP has removed one of the dangerous trees.  However two directly in front of Dottie Chase’s old home need to be removed.  CMP will be contacted again.
2.     Lawyer fees:  According to Lynn Hadyniak who had a brief conversation with Al Stevens about the meeting tonight by the Appeal Board said that money was not mentioned.  A motion was made to pay $4936.68 instead of $2485. We will still owe him $15.  Motion was seconded and carried.
3.     Fasculo property: Glen Bridges has been in contact with a Mr. White.  He had been the financial advisor but no longer is.  She did speak with Mr. Fasculo.  His wife has no financial advisor at this time.  She may in the future be willing to go forth with donating the land on North Palermo Rd. 
4.     State wage scale:  It was decided to pay money due them, the public works group, a lump sum.
5.     Computer contract: A contract has been made with Ryan for computer upgrade and maintenance. 
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Donna Sporie of Clark Rd questions the correct amount of acreage she          has.
2.     Rollins Rd:  The speed limit signs for the road are up; 35 mph.
3.     Opportunity for buying used state property by Selectpersons and Treasurer.
4.     Waldo County Commissioner’s bill of $61,621.09 due by the first of October.
5.     Need to check on record of permits and septic plans in relationship to Swan and Martin Property.  If not in the office, it should be filed with DHHS.  Contact Russell Martin of subsurface waste water.  No trespassing signs have been removed on this property.
6.     Warrants:  Motions were made and seconded to pay the following:
               Payroll: $794.36
               Vendors: $42,074.06
 
The next Selectpersons’meeting will be on September 19, 2007.
 
Motion was made to adjourn at 7: 10PM
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers
 
Attachments:
Deeds from Harold
Safety Advisements
Surveyors map of Thomas Martin, Tammy Swan and Sandra Turners lot.
 

APPROVED SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2007
 
Selectors present:  Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price.  Tim Biggs was absent.
Others present: Clint Saulding, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Sallyann Hadyniak, Harold Palmer, Pete Bowers, Glenn and Dave Bridges, John Willette, Mary Mallett, Erna Keller and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM by Ron Price.
Minutes of the August 8th and 13th were read, corrections made and then approved.
 
CITIZENS ISSUES:
Harold Palmer presented documents related to Sibley Rd.  He felt that this was a private road.  He presented a letter, copy of a deed dated June 1997 and a lot map. He has requested that the town provide him with proof of right of use, title and deed of the discontinued Sibley Rd. from North Palermo Road to William Clark’s residence, now Steve Bennett’s residence.  He would like to see the road returned to its previous shape including removing the tar. As it is now, the town has done work on the road going in as much as 4 feet from the center of the road in which a ditch has been dug and he would like to see this filled in.  .
 Mr. Palmer has requested that a response be sent to him by certified mail no latter than September 28, 2007.  If this is not forthcoming he will contact his attorney. He was very willing to provide the town with copies of deeds he has          related to this.
Mr. Palmer also stated that this has nothing to do with the appeal pending in relationship to the road.
The information described above is attached to the minutes.
1.     Pete Bowers was present to complain of damage done to his newspaper box stand and the large amount of damage done to the lawn by the grading of the road. It was learned that Matt Lee was the operator of the grader. Photographs were viewed and a bill presented.  Since the road commissioner’s phone number was not readily available and it was 4:00PM he contacted a neighbor to remedy the situation.  Payment by the town was declined by Pete.
     Clint stated that he would have taken care of the problem if he had       known about it.
 
TOWN OFFICERS:
       TOWN CLERK: CINDY ABBOTT
Payments received: $66,494.  This included motor vehicle excise tax,
 state revenue and liens.
 
The State is now allowing refunds of excise taxes in certain cases if the town approves.  A motion was made by Ron Price that we not reimburse excise tax.  Motion was seconded by Lynn Hadyniak and carried.
 
CEO: JAY GUBER
1.     Letter from Gordon Fuller documenting their intent in relationship to the Skidgel property.  “The bottom line is that they did not observe a significant imminent threat posed by the facility from a hazardous stubstance and or waste or petroleum perspective.  It appeared to us that the greatest hazards associated with the site were more of a fire hazard and /or physical hazard which are not within the Department’s regulatory jurisdiction.  Has the Town considered condemning the facility and ordering that it be cleaned up?”  Matters are still being discussed with the Skidgels.  Marden’s will be contacted since they have material there with their name on it.  Other suggestions were also made in the attached letter.
A.     It was also suggested that a certified letter be sent to the Skidgell’s  condemning the property
B.     Contact EPA.  A letter to the EPA should include information already received regarding the strong odors found by an independent source. 
C.      Start a petition drive regarding this environmental problem.  Contact John Piotti and Carol Weston.
D.  Jay is to continue to work on the problem.
2.  A letter from Kleinschmidt, the only one Jay has, was presented to      the Selectors.  A proposal to redesign the “Earthen Dam,” obtain         permits and bids would cost $8,000.  It was suggested that we might         obtain help from FEMA.
3.  A letter to correct conditions at 26 High St was received.  This was signed by Tiffany and John Roberts as well as Debra Harthorne.
4.  Inspections:
    A.  Jay and Dave Schofield inspected Robert Meulhman’s property     on Carey Lane.  A composting toilet was planned for, but when the         excavator arrived he was told to leave.  A septic tank is essential for    this design. Also found was a saw mill –pole building had been     constructed which was larger than 100 square feet.  No permit had       been obtained for this; a fine of $100 will be imposed for building        without a required permit. A certified letter will be sent to the resident          describing the building code requirement.  Fines will be imposed if     necessary.
5. Mike Smith’s inspection of a garage was done.  The bales of hay are   in place.
6.  Drew Fales off Ledges Lane inspection showed that silt fencing and
    bales of hay are in place.
7.     Shannon Leavitt of 184 Ayer Ridge RD in the flood zone map has  put up a shed.
8.     Steve Bennet has obtained a building permit for Sibley RD and Bennett Lane for a garage and storage facility.
9.     Dave Hurley of 225 Clark RD had a situation with a fence.  It is now being put on the property line.
 
Continuing Education: 
1.     MBOA has a state wide seminar coming up.  Jay requested that an annual fee of $38 be paid for him to attend. This will be added to the warrant. The topic will be by the State Fire Marshall and Planning Office.
 
Mary Mallett brought up the fact that according to the building ordinance the inspector should notify the resident of an inspector 24 hours before it is done.  She stated that Jay does not do this and appears without notification. She requested that this be put into the minutes. Jay did state that he does not call people and has never received a complaint until now.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING
1.     Speed limit signs are a problem.  They have been removed several times on Rollins RD and they are not obeyed. Ron Price had been in touch with Sheriff Storey regarding problems in the area and he will come out to the area.  Regardless of the speed limit, the driver can be charged with driving to endanger.  The individual or individuals involved live in the area and make life difficult for their neighbors. Bob Keating another deputy is also aware of the problem. 
2.     Road work:
A.     Waning RD: Shoulder has been repaired, but paving or cold patching needs to be done. 
B.     Beaver Ridge: Repaired and ditching has been done.
C.     Goosepecker Ridge RD: Needs to be done.
 
3.     Trees:
     A.  Tim Basham, an arborist, will check on the trees on Pleasant St      near Chase’s.  There are four of them that need to be removed.
     The price if $110 per hour and if a crane is used it is $200 per hour.
     B.  Jay Guber had called CMP about the situation, they are :widow-     makers,  and he was told that CMP would look at them.  Wires are    involved. Jay suggested that the Selectors send a letter to CMP.
     C.  Lendell Chase has agreed to clean up the area once the trees are     taken down.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.     Recycling information for report was sent to the wrong person twice according to Thressa Abbott.  The report should have gone to George   MacDonald.
2.     Request for signs on High St:  There are several children on that road and it is felt that there is excessive speed so they have asked for signs designating children at play.  Signs are costly and ineffective.  A motion was made to deny the request and the motion carried.  The sheriff will be asked to patrol the area.
3.     Poster from Bangor Savings Bank in Unity:  August 24, 2007 food and a tour of the bank vault are planned.
4.     Camden National Bank had savings information.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     CES appeal has probably been dismissed.
2.     Bureau of Labor:  Postings need to meet with Clint about these.
3.     Frances Walker needs to be sworn in for the Appeals Board.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     FEMA money less than expected.  Another check will be coming in.
2.     Sign at garage needs to be put on a bulletin board.  Clint told to get one.
3.     Jack stands are needed.
4.     Warrants:
      Motions were made, seconded and carried to pay the following warrants:
            Vendors: $22,586.63
             Payroll:  $960.48
The next Selectors meeting will be on September 5th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM in view of the Appeals Board meeting which begins at 7:00PM at the Freedom Congregational Church.
 
The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Marion Bowers
 
Attachments:
1. Harold Palmer’s papers and letter
2. Letter from Gordon Fuller
3. Tiffany and John Roberts letter.

CONTINUATION OF RECESSED MEETING/August 13, 2007
 
Selectors present:  Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak, and Ron Price.
Others present:  Matt and Adrienne Bennett, Glenn and Dave Bridges, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Jackie Robbins, Jeff Keating, Erin Wade Bennett, Lendall Chase, Pete Bowers, Willa Dibner and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was resumed at 7:00PM.
Lynn Hadyniak gave a synopsis as to the reason for this meeting.  Essentially it was because of the recent appeal request related to the permit issued by the CEO to CES.   Addison Chase, Chair of the Appeal Board has requested legal representation.  Several questions were raised which were referred to MMA legal department. 
1.     How many times can a decision be appealed?  The answer to this briefly was only one time.
2.     Does the Appeals Board have authority to act on something we have no ordinance for?  Answer:  “The Board’s authority to hear the appeal comes from Section X of Freedom’s Building Ordinance, as that section allows appeals from decisions regarding building permits.”
3.     If the Town votes on the status of the Sibley RD after the date of the appeal, August 8, 2007, and says it is a public way, does this have any effect on the appeal?  Answer briefly is that this should have no impact on the appeal.  
   All appeals should be presented on a standardized form according to the staff
    attorney.
    Copy of the FAX related to this Appeal is attached from MMA legal            
     department.
 
     A discussion followed.  Jeff Keating expressed concern that DEP doesn’t really have knowledge of what is going on. Others question the answer given by MMA and interpreted this differently that what others had.
Jay Guber stated that the building ordinance doesn’t cover roads, only set-backs.  He also stated that an appeal has to be valid in the building code.
The appeal process does not slow down the process for CES. 
Clarification from MMA regarding an appeal without an applicable ordinance needs to be obtained.
 
The Appeals Board will be meeting in about two weeks according to Pete Bowers who had spoken with Addison Chase.  Willa Dibner stated there was a message on her machine for Mike Smith, another member of the Appeals Board with possible meeting dates.  
 
Complaint received by CEO: Jay Guber.
He was called regarding a possible situation on High St regarding a non-legal residence and sewage. On Saturday he and the Health Officer, Marion Bowers viewed the “residence” at 29 High St and found there to be a camper there in which someone had been living there for more than a year.  The property is owned by Tiffany Roberts. 
Findings: multiple bags of trash in various locations, 4 unregistered vehicles, an illegal dwelling with out a septic system, illegal dumping of human waste across the street on someone else’s property and within shoreland zoning. 
Plan: 1. Trash bags were to be removed by Thursday and be able to present evidence of buying stickers or a statement proving how they were disposed of
2.     Coverage site of human waste site with lime. 
3.     Registered letter to Tiffany Roberts stating violations and corrective action.
4.      Eviction considered but it was felt it would be best to work with the people involved. 
5.     Follow-up situation at next selectpersons’ meeting.
Lime had already been applied to the disposal site by the next day.  As well as an apology to the property owner had been done by the camper resident.
 
Dangerous Tree Situation:  Lendall Chase
Pleasant St near the Chase’s has a tree with part of it being half broken off and hanging over the road.  Also there is another tree growing out toward the road.  There are wires involved in this situation as well as the school bus stops there.  Clint Spaulding will be contacted regarding this problem.  
 
Meeting was adjourned to 8:00PM.
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers
 
Attachments:  MMA legal response to questions re: appeal.

APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price. Others present:  Betty Siennkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Terry Boulier, Jay Guber,
Glenn and Dave Bridges, Sallylann Hadyniak, Mary Mallett, Erna Keller and Marion Bowers.
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 by Ron Price. 
Minutes of the July 25, 2007 were read, amended and motion was made to approve them.
 
CITIZENS ISSUES:
1.     Terry Boulier spoke regarding property they have for sale on Pleasant St.  Currently there is a barn and electricity there.  Years ago there was a house there and a cesspool.  The question is for the Bouliers and the real estate agent is whether the property has been assessed as a house lot.  In investigating this Tim Biggs found that it is being assessed as a house lot.  When the Bouliers bought the property there was a septic system design for the property.  The property would have to be perked and an up-to-date septic system design done.
 
2.     GENERAL ASSISTANCE; EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     Ron Price called for the board to go into executive session to discuss three general assistance requests.  This was done and the selectors returned later announcing that the executive session had ended.
 
TOWN OFFICES:
     ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:  Tina Freeman
1.     There was a question of leasing her truck for her work; however there is something wrong with the vehicle and the selectors need more information before a decision is made.
 
       CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Jay Guber
1.     A special planning board meeting is planned that Jay will attend for the planning board to make a decision regarding Basil Barnes request to put a bridge over Pratt Stream.  USDA will fund 75% of this since it, the bridge is necessary for access to his farm land.
2.     Permits:
  
A:Steve Bennett of 137 Sibley Rd for a garden shed and green house. The gravel pad already in place will have to be moved to 51 ft from the center of the road.  He also wanted a permit for a barn but advice from the DEP is needed since it is close to a stream.
     Terry and Ken Boulier re: Pleasant St property as discussed above.
 
3.     Fences: 
A.  Currently a permit is required to placing a fence as Jay has interpreted the rules.  There was concern expressed over this.  Currently a 15 ft set back from the property line is required.  Jay feels this limits liability of the Town.  A fence can be placed on the property line as long as both parties agree in writing that this is agreeable.
B.  Selectors were requested to read the building code regarding fences. Jay would like their input after reading this.
4.  Permit appeal.
A.  There is an appeal that was received in the Town Office today, August 8, 2007 regarding the permit Jay gave out to CES for 3 windmills.  Bennett et al feel that there are three reasons this should not have been done.  Jay responded that those reasons had not affected his decision to do this.  He feels that this issue needs to be address in court.
B.  Tim Biggs will contact MMA regarding how many times can a person go over the number of times what they want.  Is there a number of appeals that can be made?  This issue has been addressed numerous times in the past.
C.  Lynn Hadyniak spoke with the Appeals Board Chair, Addison Chase, who suggested hiring a lawyer.  No decision was made until further information is obtained.
5.  Miscellaneous
A.  Jensen’s trailer is being used for storage only.  There are no plumbing facilities.
B.  Albert La Cava has again been requested to pick up garbage.  He is willing to get a receptacle or such. 
C.  Mike Smith and Drew Fales are in compliance with their projects.  A silt fence has been put where needed.
D.  Call to ACO for two dogs running on Waning Rd.  There have also been dogs running on Carey Lane.
E.  Construction debris on Mallett’s property on Waning RD and allegedly   unregistered vehicles way out back.  He, Jay, will speak to Dave Schofield              regarding this.  Marion Bowers received photos tonight of the Mallett                  property taken in July.  There was a note to contact Dave Schofield attached     which was dated July 12th. These photos were viewed by the selectors and         Mary Mallett who was present.  The question arose as to how many
 
 
unregistered vehicles you can have on your property.   A definite        answer was not known.
F.  A question was asked of Jay if he had any powers relating to power lines          or right of ways. The answer was in the negative.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER:  Clint Spaulding, not present. 
1.     Tim had been in contact with Clint.  Clint would like the approval of the selectors in regards to grading all the dirt roads.  He has had numerous
    phone calls and complaints. Approval to grade was granted.  Cost around     $1200. 
2.     Calcium application to dirt roads was question was denied because of cost.
3.     Jay Guber asked about cold patch for Waning Rd which is in need of it. There is some FEMA money to do this. 
4.     Beaver Ridge Rd is being worked on because the tar edge has caved in.  It is currently being packed solid with dirt before macadam can be applied.  It also needs to be ditched.    
 
APPEALS BOARD:
1.       A letter has been received in the town office stamped August 8, 2008 which is an appeal as mentioned above related to the permit for CES which was given to them by the CEO.  This application was done on June 26, 2007 and there is a note there that Jay will have to bring this before the Planning Board.  On July 12, 2007 the planning Board met and reviewed the application, approved it and the CEO issued.   As mentioned above Addison Chase would like to have a lawyer to represent the Town/Board and review the appeal according to a conversation Lynn had with him. 
2.       Ron Price got up and spoke as a citizen and wondered if the Appeals Board can say they do have jurisdiction in this.  This is another question that should be asked of the MMA.
RECREATION COMMITTEE:
     Ashley Pulsifer and Shannon Leavitt have volunteered to be on the committee.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Lynn Hadyniak has finally been in contact with Al Stevens regarding his bill.   He does recall the limit of $2500.  He will have to review his files and a date and time to meet regarding his bill has been made.   Also as far as he knows neither the CES nor the Bennett et al cases have been dropped. Andy Price did tell the Planning Board that CES would withdraw their case.
2.     Tim Biggs felt that the status of the Sibley RD and the assertion of the last 1000 ft being abandoned needs to be settled.  It was also questioned that if the town took a vote on the status of the Sibley RD and extension, would it affect the appeal?  MMA will be asked regarding this.
 
3.     Special Town Meeting may be needed to sell Stevens RD property and to raise additional funds for the assessor.  
4.     Skidgel Property:  Gordon Fuller stopped by but was not seen by the selectors
     or the CEO.
5.     Fasculo property:  Glenn Bridges has not been given any information for her             to investigate.  Ron Price will see that he gets the information to her.
6.     State wage scale for public works employees:   Lynn Hadyniak had much of the needed information.  She is willing to go back through the records to March 2007 and also back to May 06 since they were never adjusted.  She will be looking to see if they were paid the then current state wages or if their pay needs to be adjusted.
7.     Abatement for Dottie Chase had already been taken care of.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Computer upgrade and maintenance contract:  Ryan Viens of Belfast
     Computers will be doing an up grade and program transfers if approved
     tonight.  Upgrading the existing server will cost $1129 plus time on the site.
     Ryan is insured and had sent a list of clients.   A motion was made by Ron     Price, seconded by Tim Biggs  and approved to contract with this individual   for the services he provides.
2.     Road repair and maintenance:
A.     Differentiation of disbursement of funds from FEMA and the town have been done by Clint Spaulding.
3.     Warrant of July 25, 2007 for vendors was corrected.  The amount should have been $39034.16.
4.     Rural initiative:  This provides for road monies of $31,000.  This application form was signed by the selectors.
5.     Need to discuss salary and overtime related to pay:  Salaried employees don’t get overtime pay.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.     Letter addressed to Wilson Hess regarding school consolidation and legal council for the town if we were interested.  No interest shown.
2.     Letter regarding Insurance policy and coverage.
3.     Waldo County annual report.
4.     Labor posters that need posting.
5.     Quarterly workers comp loss fund:  2005 $0; 2006 $3400; 2007 $175.
6.     Filing liens cost: $624 or less if more taxes are paid.
7.     Hazardous waste:  The town could apply to do a disposal with area closer to Waterville, but will check with Waldo County first.
8.     Warrants:  Motions were made, seconded and approved to pay
               A.  Vendors amended warrant:  $22,019.18
  
               B.  Payroll warrant: $1524.71
 
Motion was made to recess the meeting until 7: 00PM Monday August 13, 2007.
Meeting recessed at 8: 30PM.    
     

SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES/ JULY 25, 2007
APPROVED
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Ron Price.Others present: Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Mary Mallett and children,Robert Nelson, Jay Guber, Prentiss Grassi and Marion Bowers
 
          The meeting was called to order by Ron Price at 6:04 PM.
          Minutes of the July 11, 2007 were read, amended and a motion was made to place them on file.
 
          CITIIZENS ISSUES:
1.     Robert Nelson, an experienced researcher regarding deeds, spoke regarding the ownership of Irving Lane.  There was a discussion regarding ownership of the road.  Basil Barnes would like to see the road discontinued.
               However there are two other owners of the road and their approval is                       necessary.  Albion had wanted to close their end of the road, but the final                     outcome is unknown.  There is a bridge called the Pratt Stream Bridge that is              currently impassable with machinery and Basil would like to see the road                       closed so that repairs can be made so that he can get to his fields. 
               If a road is discontinued before 1964 the property goes to the landowners               unless there is a right of way clause in the statement.
     According to Mr. Nelson, the selectors have a major say in closing the road.
               There was not enough information from Mr. Nelson for the Town to take                 action.
  
CEO: JAY GUBER
               1. Permits: One permit was given to Nancy Bailey Farrar at 915 North                      Palermo RD for a gift and craft shop and enclosed porch.
               2.  Site visit on July 15 with Robert Letourneau regarding one acre of                      wooded wetland with standing water.  This needs an evaluation by a site                       engineer for doing a perk test for a septic system; he could then file with the      DEP for fill to be added which would then allow for a septic system.   
     3. Handy Ma’am on North Palermo RD never had a permit for a septic system design that can be found and there is no  holding tank ordinance in this town.
               4.  Inspection of Mike Smith’s on Carey Lane point; he is in compliance.                This was done with Val Whittier on July 19, 2007.  
               5. Robert Mulehman’s was also inspected.  He had requested a permit for a            septic design with only a leach field, no tank.  He plans on using a                                composted toilet and needs a permit for this.  These toilets needs to be                     inspected by a third party and they then can be approved.
 
    6.  A question was asked regarding outhouses.  They are approved as long as         there is a permit and design.
    7.  Planning Board
                   A.  Approved CES’s permit for three wind turbines.  They will be                                 charged $100 per structure.
                   B.  Lewin for a trailer.
                   C.  Jessie and Angie Kenney filed for a house on the Belfast RD.
   8.  Lynn Hadyniak questioned a trailer at 484 Palermo Rd which belongs to                  Dorothy and Bruce Jensen as to the plumbing facilities.
 
 
HEALTH OFFICER: MARION BOWERS
1.     Certification of health officers will be required in the future.  They had their first class of which she was unable to attend because of scheduled surgery.
 
PLANNING BOARD: PRENTISS GRASSI
1.     The planning board would like some direction from the selectors since  the commercial site ordinance review was repealed. It was the general feeling that this type of ordinance is needed. 
2.     The comprehensive plan group is working with the planning board.  It was felt that this should continue, but also to redo the commercial site review ordinance. The selectors will support the planning board.
 
CEMETERY COMMITTEE:
1.     Currently have no members.  It was suggested that the public works group do the cemetery work.  It is essential that cemeteries with veterans be kept up.  This is a requirement.
 
ROAD COMMISSIONER: CLINT SPAULDING
1.     There is a problem separating the FEMA money from the town money.
 
RECREATION COMMITTEE:
1.     Members are needed.
2.     There will be no Freedom Field Day since Clayton Larrabee will be making improvements on the field. 
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Lawyer fees:  The town has not heard back from the attorney, so none will get paid tonight.
2.     Attorney briefs regarding appeals in Superior Court: It is unknown if the case is still active in court.  The lawsuit by CES has been withdrawn.  Bennetts et al is unknown regarding their action.
3.     Wage scale:  Lynn Hadyniak will contact Erna Keller in regards to this.
4.     Evacuation Plan for town office needs to be done.
     OSHA 300 lists need to be posted at the garage.  Cindy will be contacted       regarding what forms are needed.
     A lockout procedure needs to be written by Clint and posted at the       garage.
      A bureau of labor standards form is needed.
      A letter needs to be sent by August 11, 2007 that all violations in all the          town buildings have been corrected.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Computer upgrade and contract:  The Belfast computer representative, Ryan is bonded and his resume has been requested.  They do not do contracts but come when necessary. 
2.     Letter asking about any property owned by Luann and Steve Littlefield in Freedom. 
3.     Recreation Committee by-laws were read.
4.     Manager’s report from the UREC was received.
5.     MMA Risk Management has sent information regarding property and casualty insurance for all town properties including vehicles. We are being charged $10,000.
6.     Farm Share information has been posted.
7.     MMA executive committee sent in a ballot type questionnaire for voting for members.  This was signed by the Selectors.  Galen Larrabee was one of those listed and voted for as well as two others for different positions.
8.     General assistance requested received today that Lynn Hadyniak will investigate.
 
Warrants: 
1.     Accounts payable:  $43,970.24.  Motion was made, and seconded to pay. 
2.     Payroll: $1,489.89 was cancelled tonight.
 
August 8, 2007 will be the next Selectors meeting.
 
Meeting adjourned at 9:05PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Marion Bowers.  

APPROVED/SELECTPERSONS’ MEETING MINUTES
MAY 30, 2007
 
Selectpersons present: Tim Biggs, Lynn Hadyniak and Marion Bowers.
Others present:  Sallyann Hadyniak, Betty Sienkiewicz, Thressa Abbott, Glen and Dave Bridges, Thelma Ludden, Pete Bowers, Dottie Chase, Basil and Verda Barnes, Kathy and Lorraine Overlock and Marion Bowers.
 
The minutes of the May 2nd and May 9 were read, amended and a motion to approve them carried with the understanding that they are to be filed in the proper place.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT: Read by Lynn Hadyniak since Erna was not present at the time. 
1.     Checking account: $52,574.38.
2.     Payroll warrant includes $1933.09 for clean up. 
3.     State wages have been updated as of May 2006. However, the wages for the employees have not been changed to reflect this.  The public works employees are aware of this and this needs to be corrected by going back to those employed on May 2006 and correcting their pay. 
4.     Lynn read off the list of positions and the amount of pay for that position. 
5.     Accounts payable: $47,974.15.  This amount includes warrants for the school and the lawyer. 
6.     Maine DOT:  $7,759. Refund 
7.     There is no accurate information on trucks and their repairs.  Information should include the truck, parts and number with the cost on the bill of sale.   There also should be a signature on this. Erna needs this for accurate posting.
8.     Investigation into the cemetery and the historical accounts needs to be done.
     Refund for gas and diesel fuel needs to be obtained. This is needed related                       to the fire department as well as the town trucks.
9.     Lynn will discuss the matter relating to public works with Erna.
10. Year to date pay for Erna and for all employees should be done.
11.  Request for authorizing payment for payroll tax was approved.
 
BOARD VACANCIES and APPOINTMENTS:
          1.  Board of appeals:  Frances Walker would like to continue.  Her term         had recently expired.
          2.  Budget committee:  Brian Mitchell’s term has expired and he would like to          be replaced if possible.  Jay Guber had expressed interest in the position.
          3.  Forest Fire Warden: Jim Waterman: reappoint.
          4.  Emergency Management director: reappoint.
          5.  Road Commissioner: Clint Spaulding: reappoint.
          6.  Animal Control Officer: Tina Freeman: reappoint.
          7.  Health Nurse: Marion Bowers
          8.  Recreation Committee:  This is a volunteer committee.
                                                     Tim Turner
                                                   Matt Bennett term expires in 2008.
                                                   Lisa Smith term expires in 2007.
                                                   Jeff Keating term expires in 2008.
                                                   Dave Bennett
                                                   Jennifer Smith
9.     Cemetery Committee, Comprehensive Committee and Public Works are all         volunteer positions.
 
CITIZENS CONCERNS:
          1. Basil Barnes was present to discuss property he feels he owns beginning one-      third of a mile off of the North Palermo Rd.  Bob Nelson was not present to       comment on this. Ownership of Irving Lane is an issue.  No action taken.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.     Lawyer fees:
          A.  Alton Stevens: Lynn Hadyniak
           has spoken with him regarding and  his brief related to the Town and   court action. She would like to see his bill removed from tonight’s     warrant.
          B.  Bill Kelley:  Lynn has not heard from him, but according to   information he never caps a fee for Towns.  We have received a bill      from him.
2.  Special Town Meeting re: Anderson property on Stevens Rd. 
          This has to go before the Town if it is going up for bid.
          Other possible items to be brought before the Town include money for          roads, lawyers.
2.     Skidgell property: No action.
3.     Tax Map updates:  Tony Neves according to Ron Price is not interested in doin