Minutes
Town of Sebago
Board of Selectmen's Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Town Office Building
I Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman, Ruth Douglas.
II Roll Call
Present were Selectmen, George Tinkham, David Hague, Robert Irish Jr., Ted Davis, and Ruth
Douglas, Chairman; Recorders, Gail Irish and Kim Giles.
III Public Hearing-General Assistance Ordinance Appendixes A-C, and Amend the Solid Waste Ordinance for acceptance of mercury at the Transfer Station
General Assistance Administrator, Maurice Geoffroy reported that the appendixes for the general assistance ordinance are updated annually and need to be approved by the Board. He also stated that the guidelines had increased as they do annually.
Public Works Director, Ted Shane informed the public that the Transfer Station will now be accepting mercury products. A building was donated by the Department of Transportation to house the mercury. The Town of Sebago's Solid Waste Ordinance will need to be amended to allow the acceptance of mercury.
IV Close Public Hearing and Return to Selectmen's Meeting
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:04, and the Selectmen's Meeting proceeded.
V Adjustments to the Agenda
There were none.
VI Comments from the Public on Issues Not on the Agenda
There were none.
VII Consideration of Consent Calendar
Approve Minutes of the Oct. 7, 2003 Selectmen's Meeting
Approve Minutes of the Oct. 7, 2003 Special Town Meeting
Bob made a motion to approve A&B of the consent calendar. It was seconded by George. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII Reports from Town Officials & Committees
Reports were given by Public Works Director, Ted Shane; Budget Committee Member, Alan Crabtree; and Rescue Chief, Helen Twombly. The Fire Department will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 25 from 9:00 - Noon. The Rescue Department will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, October 26 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.. Fern Letellier asked for volunteers to help with the Gateway Grant to maintain the Veteran's Memorial Park.
George made a motion for the Conservation Committee to set a date to clean up the Veteran's Memorial Park and to accept volunteers. It was seconded by Ted. Motion carried unanimously.
IX Old Business
A. Discussion of Extending the Expiration Date of Current Transfer Station Sticker
A motion was made by George Tinkham to accept the proposal from the Town Manager and the Public Works Director ,to extend the expiration date of the current sticker in use, until 2004. It was seconded by David Hague. Motion carried unanimously.
X New Business
A. Adopt the MMA Model Ordinance GA Appendixes A-C for the Period of Oct. 1, 2003-Oct. 1, 2004.
A motion was made by George Tinkham to adopt the MMA Model Ordinance GA Appendixes A-C for the period of October 1, 2003-October 1, 2004. It was seconded by David Hague. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Adopt Amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance to Accept Mercury at the Transfer Station.
A motion was made by George Tinkham to adopt an amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance to accept mercury at the Transfer Station. It was seconded by David Hague. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Change the Regular Board of Selectmen's Meetings to Once a Month (1st Tuesday) During the Months of November Through February, And to Hold Them at 4:00 p.m.
A motion was made by George to discuss the issue. It was seconded by Ted. After discussion, Ted amended the article to hold the meetings at 7:00 p.m. as opposed to 4:00 p.m. It was seconded by George. The main motion to hold the Selectmen's meetings once a month during the months of November through February at 7:00 p.m. carried unanimously.
D. Consideration of Allowing the Public Works Director to Purchase a Vehicle from the State Surplus Auction.
A motion was made by Robert Irish Jr., to allow the Public Works Director to purchase a vehicle from the State Surplus Auction not to exceed $7500. It was seconded by George Tinkham. Motion carried unanimously.
XI Other Business
A motion was made by George Tinkham that the Town adopt the State Police Gun Permit Application. It was seconded by David Hague. Motion carried, 4-1. Ted Davis abstained.
A motion was made by George Tinkham that the next Selectmen Meeting be held on November 12th at 7:30 p.m. It was seconded by David Hague. Motion carried unanimously.
Interim Town Manager, Bill Cooper, informed the Board that he and Michele, met with Marge Barker from People's Bank. People's Bank will now be reimbursing the Town for the cost of printing the checks. Also the investing practices will be changing slightly to benefit the Town. Mr. Cooper also suggested that the Selectmen present an article at the Annual Town Meeting to consider changing the due dates on taxes to prevent a low cash flow.
XII Adjourn
A Motion was made by George Tinkham to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. It was seconded by David Hague. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gail Irish
Deputy Town Clerk
Kimberly Giles
Assistant Clerk
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