09/18/06

SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES                                                                                                              

September 18, 2006

PRESENT:  Ted Poirier, Ed LeBlanc, Angela Cushman, Jim Roberts, Jim Trask

ABSENT:  

OTHERS PRESENT: Darrell Whitney, Scott Dube

Selectman Ted Poirier declared the meeting open at 19:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

APPOINTMENTS:           

OLD BUSINESS:

1.      Ed LeBlanc will provide an update on the Transfer Station – computers and insurance – next meeting.

2.      Jim Trask gave an update on PSAP.  Jim will be meeting with Joanne Fisk, Biddeford later this week.

3.      Jim Trask discussed establishing a Fair Hearing Board for the Harrassment Policy.  After discussion, Ed LeBlanc made a motion to establish a Board consisting: 1 Selectmen, Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Officer, and Town Attorney, 2^nd by Ted Poirier. Passed 3/0.

 NEW BUSINESS:

1.      Scott Dube was in to discuss Verizon poles on Steele Rd for his clients.  A pole was set and then removed by Verizon after complaints from an abutting owner. Scott is looking for details about the Town’s abandonment of Steele road and an easement from the Town.  Scott’s clients have not been able to get power since May.  Ed LeBlanc and Ted Poirier to follow up with abutting owner and Town Attorney, David Ordway.

2.      Karen Gagnon – acting Fire Chief – will be in next Monday.

3.      Ted Poirier gave an update on the Planning Board activities.

4.      Selectmen discussed communications regarding public meetings.  Tax bills next year will have the Town’s website address.  A handout will be given to residents coming into the Town Office regarding website address and news & announcements.   

5.      As part of the Sexual Harrasment Policy the town needs to form a board to handle complaints.  Jim Trask to check the policy on how many members are needed for the board.

6.      Jim Trask to give an update on PSAP next week. 

7.      Selectmen discussed removing all games from Town computers.  Jim Trask made a motion to remove all games, 2^nd by Ed LeBlanc.  Passed 3/0.

SIGNED:

1.      9/20/06 A/P Warrant

2.      9/20/06 Payroll Warrant

 REMINDERS:       

 ADJOURNMENT:   

  Motion by Ed LeBlanc and seconded by Ted Poirier to adjourn at 20:00.