SELECT BOARD MEETING
Approved minutes— March 31, 2009 & April 7, 2009
MARCH 31, 2009 (Approved April 7, 2009)
Present: Gray, Grant and Smith
Minutes were read and approved. Voted to accept with changes (3-0).
Neil Allen had done work on the Old County Road for the new cell tower and his hours were to be billed to Doug Gott for reimbursement. It was moved and seconded and approved (voted 3-0) to bill Mr. Gott $4053.00. Jerry made up an invoice and it will go out in today’s mail.
A final bill from Ray’s Plumbing & Heating was received for work done on the climate control unit for the fire proof Vault. The balance due on this contract was $592.47 and it was voted 3-0 to pay.
It was voted 3-0 to adopt the General Assistance Ordinance Appendix B for changes in food maximum amounts for guidelines with GA. The board adopted the MMA Model ordinance GA Appendix (B) for the period of April 1, 2009 to Sept 1, 2009. The appendix will be filed with the Dept of Health & Human Services in compliance with Title 22 MRSA 4305(4).
It was voted and approved (3-0) to issue a Concealed Weapon Permit.
Received $10,000.00 from the Brooklin Keeping Society for the balance needed to finish the fire proof vault. The Board would like to express their appreciation again to the Keeper’s for supporting this project.
The board voted 3-0 to approve the allocation and price of clam licenses for the coming year. These licenses will be available to buy the first Tuesday in May. The board filled out the Annual Allocation Report for the Dept. of Marine Resources and mailed the report to Hannah Annis as she had requested.
A huge THANK YOU was given to Albie Smith for working with the board this past year. This was his last Tuesday as an active selectboard member. He gave a lot, we learned a lot, and there is no doubt how much Albie cares about his Town.
Meeting adjourned at 6 PM
Warrant #39: $43,654.03
Receipts: $30,045.15
SELECT BOARD MEETING APPROVED MINUTES — April 7, 2009
(Approved on April 14, 2009)
Present: Gray, Grant and Freethey Welcome!! To Richard Freethey as the new Select Board Member on his first day in the Town Office.
Minutes were read and approved from the March 31st meeting. (Voted 3-0)
Gray reviews some of the articles from the annual Town Meeting that need attention from the Select Board:
- Contact MMA on Article M3
- Appoint a committee for M6
- Set up dates for staggered terms M10
- Increase budget for M13 ($39,000 + $1525)
- S/be Road Equip Reserve Account
- List number of years and balance due for M24
- Call MMA – can we remove M27
- Clean up overgrown bushes M38
- M40 – town wishes the board to move forward On the Center Harbor Landing & to check on Available grants for this
- A bus schedule for M49. Some one is bringing this into the office.
Gray will set up a meeting with the Town Attorney to discuss the gift of the Dow Property and to discuss Center Harbor Landing. Jerry will try to schedule an appointment with the Attorney to come to Brooklin on Wednesday, April 15th.
Chris Pitman, Clam Warden, is taking the Shellfish Warden Certification Course on April 7th, 8th and 9th. Chris stopped by the office to encourage the Select Board to approve the “Landlord’s Affidavit” from the Shellfish Conservation Committee. The board voted (3-0) to adopt this “Landlord’s Affidavit”. Chris will give a copy to the Town Clerk.
Rich Freethey will draft up a purpose statement for the Committee who will be appointed by the Board to review the flow of work at the Town Office. This was Article M6 in the warrant. Rich will also draft a purpose statement for Article M8 to form a committee to draw up a plan for a Veterans Memorial.
Gray will ask Paul Gallo to look over the lighting fixtures in the back room that will be used by the Keepers again. Susan Noessel asked about some bulks missing and how to get them fixed. Gallo will be asked to give the board a quote to fix or improve the lights.
The board went into Executive Session at 5:40 PM to discuss confidential records.
Out of Executive Session at 5:45 PM. The board voted 3-0 to approve $115.66 for a poverty abatement.
April 10th will be the school budget Validation Referendum town meeting to approve the school budget adopted at Town Meeting on April 4, 2009. This meeting will be at the Fire Station at 2 PM.
On April 21st there will be a Public Hearing on the Parking & Public Land Use Ordinance for Naskeag Point and other town properties at the town office at 6 PM. A notice will be in the Weekly Packet.
Meeting adjourned at 6 PM
Warrant #43 $ 30,512.20
Receipts: $44,230.08