Minutes
Town of Sebago
Board of Selectmen's Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Town Office Building
1. Call the meeting to order and roll call
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m., by acting Chair, Bob Irish Jr. Present were Selectmen, David Hague, Robert Irish Jr., and Ted Davis, Recorder, Michele Bukoveckas, George Tinkham, and Ruth Douglas were absent. Guests present were: Alan Munroe, Lauris Champagne, Rescue Chief, Helen Twombly; Public Works Director, Ted Shane; Mike Corrigan of The Bridgton News, Donald Allen, Marcia Christensen, Fern Letellier, and Representative, Phil Cressey.
2. Schedule next meeting: Next Regular Selectmen's Meeting
The Board scheduled their next meeting for December 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
2a. Adjustments to the agenda
Interim Town Manager, Bill Cooper stated that he wanted to add the following to the agenda:
4.07-Abatements and Supplements
7.04-Treasurer's Reconciliation Report
3. Audience participation
Representative, Phil Cressey stated that 1A will be discussed at the Legislation 2nd Session in January. He stated that Legislation may be passed which would result in the State paying 55% of school funding. In the event, the Legislation takes no action, the issue would return to the voters at the June Primary.
4. SCHEDULED ITEMS:
4.01 To see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the release of funds to the Spaulding Memorial Library.
David made a motion to release the funds approved at Town Meeting to the Spaulding Memorial Library. It was seconded by Ted. Motion carried unanimously.
4.02 To see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the establishment of a sick leave bank for employees.
Ted made a motion to establish a sick bank. It was seconded by Bob for discussion. After discussion, a vote to establish the sick bank was taken and failed with Ted in favor, Bob opposing, and David abstaining.
4.03 To see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the establishment of a CIP Committee/Process for the Town.
David made a motion to table this issue. It was seconded by Ted. Motion carried unanimously.
4.04 To see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the name change for Dyke Mountain Road.
David made a motion to take no action on this issue. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
4.05 To see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the streamlining of the warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting.
David made a motion to streamline the warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
4.06 To see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the issue of a concealed weapons permit, and to see what action the Board wishes to take regarding the hiring of a new Town Manager. (Executive Session)
Ted made a motion to take this issue out of order, and place it at the end of the agenda. It was seconded by David. Motion carried unanimously.
4.07 Abatements and Supplements
David made a motion to table this issue until the next meeting. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried with Bob and David in favor, and Ted opposing.
5. APPOINTMENTS
There were none.
6. LEGAL
There were none.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
7.01 Approve minutes of the October 21, 2003 Board of Selectmen Minutes.
David made a motion to approve the Oct. 21, 2003 Board of Selectmen's Minutes. It was seconded by Ted. Motion carried unanimously.
7.02 Approve Warrant # 18
David made a motion to approve Warrant # 18. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
7.03 Approve November 4, 2003 Election Results
David made a motion to approve the November 4, 2003 Election Results. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
7.04 Approve Treasurer's Reconciliation Report
David made a motion to approve the Reconciliation Report. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Oral Communication
Selectmen-none
Committees-none
Department Heads
Public Works Director, Ted Shane reported that a tree fell in the Folly Road cemetery and badly damaged a stone. Ted felt that the Town had an obligation to fix the stone, whereas the tree was on Town property. The Board decided to fix the stone, provided it doesn't exceed $250.
Town Manager-none
Ted made a motion to move to Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting re-convened at 8:55 p.m.
David made a motion to grant Concealed Weapons Permit #04-10 and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to clarify the contract language as recommended by the Town Attorney. It was seconded by Ted. Motion carried unanimously.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Ted made a motion to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. It was seconded by Bob. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Michele A. Bukoveckas
Town Clerk
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