03/21/05

SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES

PRESENT: Ed LeBlanc, Keith Harris in at 19:50, Chris L’Heureux,

ABSENT: Jim Trask

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Roberts, Skip Cushman, Shawn Dutremble, Mike Souliere, Paul Poirier, Mille Tuttle, PJ Tangney

Selectman Ed LeBlanc declared the meeting open at 19:55

~ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE

APPOINTMENTS: None

1. Keith explained to the Board that the computer budget software is all in place and we are ready to have the data put it, It was motioned by Ed LeBlanc 2nd by Keith Harris to have Angela Cushman do the data entry at a rate of $14.00 until all the data is entered. Passed 2/0

2. Ed LeBlanc rescinded his motion at the March 14, 2005 meeting re Annual Town Meeting for June 3, 2005 at 7pm. Keith Harris removed his 2nd. It was discussed having the Annual elections with the State Election on June 7, 2005 and have the Town Meeting after the election due to position expire after the Annual Town Meeting and we would only have 2 Selectmen for a short period of time.

~NEW BUSINESS:

1. Letter was received from Jack Taylor for his resignation from the Planning Board, Selectmen has accepted this letter. Motion by Keith Harris 2nd by Ed LeBlanc to move the Alternate member Ron Wormwood to his position. Passed 2/0 The Selectmen will be looking for a new alternate member.

2. PJ Tangney was in to explain what the Town can do for recovery of monies spent on the 2 storms that have been declared disasters for the State of Maine and are eligible for disaster relief from the Federal Government. It was discussed at length and the only part that we are able to get reimbursed on is the salt due to all the labor and other aspects of snow removal are under contract.

3. Request from the residence on Birch View Circle to have the road listed on a referendum to see if the Town will vote to make the Private Road a Town Road. This would be for the June 2005 vote. A Public Hearing has been set for April 11, 2005 at 7:30 pm in the Selectmen’s Office.

1. Selectmen’s Minutes of the March 14, 2005

2. Bills since last Warrant

3. Warrant #20

4. Back Ground request from Maine State Police for a Concealed Weapon’s Permit request

5. Abatement Approval letter for $106 plus interest for tax year 2204-2005

~REMINDERS:

1. Budget Meeting Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the Selectmen’s Office to go over the Warrant.

~ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Keith Harris and seconded by Ed LeBlanc to adjourn at 21:30

_________________________Ed LeBlanc (Chairperson)

_________________________Keith Harris

_________________________Jim Trask

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