SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES
December 18, 2006
PRESENT: Ted Poirier, Ed LeBlanc, Angela Cushman
ABSENT: Jim Trask, Jim Roberts
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Souliere, Darrell Whitney, Amos Gay
Selectman Ted Poirier declared the meeting open at 19:00
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
APPOINTMENTS:
PUBLIC FORUM:
1. Scott Dube was looking for his business sign that was removed from the Steele Rd right of way. Ed LeBlanc will return the sign to Scott. Scott also asked about the removing of the dead pine trees along Buzzell Rd near Steele Rd. Mike Souliere will be removing several dead pine trees along Buzzell Rd.The shouldering was completed on the Hight Rd. by Dayton Sand & Gravel. Mike will make sure paving on Dennet Rd. was completed.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Amos Gay was in to present his plan for the Village District Zone. A written description was given to the Selectmen.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Selectmen would like to have overdue tax letters sent out. Angela Cushman will prepare letters. Selectmen will review letters prior to sending.
2. Warrant will be signed on Wed, Dec 27.
3. Facilities Committee has requested the Selectmen to be present
4. Michelle Boisjoly through a written report communicated that Support Solutions, Inc, which runs a group home in Gordon Rd., has applied and is eligible for, tax exempt status under the State’s Charitable/Benevolent Exemption. Saco has a provision in their Ordinance that provides for a “fee in lieu of taxes”. Selectmen would like Michelle to obtain a copy of the Saco Ordinance.
5. The PSAP contract was signed and sent back to the State. The contract requires that a Coordinator is hired
6. Tax Assessor budget for next year continues to be the same. If the town budget does not increase more than $60,000, the mill rate will stay the same. If the budget goes over the $60,000, the mill rate will increase.
7. Susan Bellerose asked the Selectmen to consider increasing the agent fee from $2 to either $3 or $4 according to the State. Surrounding towns are charging $4. The fees would help offset training and dues expenses. Susan’s recommendation would be to increase the fee starting January 1st.
SIGNED:
REMINDERS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Ted Poirier and seconded by Ed LeBlanc to adjourn at 18:50.
*Minutes may not be verbatim they may have been paraphrased for clarity.
_________________________Ted Poirier (Chairperson)
_________________________Ed Leblanc
_________________________Jim Trask
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