08/21/06
SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES
PRESENT: Ted Poirier, Ed LeBlanc, Angela Cushman, Jim Trask
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Harriman, Captain Lang (GMFD)
Selectman Ted Poirier declared the meeting open at
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
APPOINTMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Selectmen discussed prepayments and overpayments of real estate taxes and personal property taxes. Motion by Ed LeBlanc to Accept #2 and the overpayment resolution as submitted by the Town Attorney; 2nd by Jim Trask. Passed 3/0.
2. Ed LeBlanc to follow up on the flag and pole for the Town Office.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Nancy Harriman communicated to the Selectmen that Ron Wormwood will be resigning from the Planning Board. A new member will need to be found for the board. The website and the board will be updated looking for a new member.
2. GMFD, Captain Lang was in to discuss the possibility of starting a rural community flag flying on telephone poles. To get started the Selectmen would need to sign an agreement and then get sign off from Verizon and CMP. The thought is to fly flags from Rod & Gun Club through Goodwin Mills, and near the
3. GMFD would like to start Courtesy Inspections of businesses and schools. A one page check sheet would be completed and a copy forwarded to the Town. Life safety issues will be issued with a timeframe. If there is financial impact, the Fire Department will work with the individuals. If businesses do not work with Fire Dept, life safety issues will be forwarded to the Fire Marshal. GMFD sees this as an education initiative for both the fire fighters and businesses. Captain Lang will obtain a list of businesses from the Town’s Tax Assessor.
4. Selectmen discussed the amount to be paid to Town Employees for attending training classes. Motion by Jim Trask to pay training class time plus travel time - Augusta 3 hrs (roundtrip) and Portland 1 hr (roundtrip); 2nd by Ed LeBlanc. Passed 3/0.
SIGNED:
1. Accounts Payable Warrant dated
2. Selectmen Meeting Minutes dated
REMINDERS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Ed LeBlanc and seconded by Ted Poirier to adjourn at
*Minutes may not be verbatim they may have been paraphrased for clarity.
_________________________Ted Poirier (Chairperson)
_________________________Ed Leblanc
_________________________Jim Trask
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