April 9, 2025

 

                     Selectmen's Meeting Minutes    

 

Approved

@ The Levi Stewart Library’s

Jones Nutter Auditorium

April 9, 2025– 6 P.M.

 

Item 1.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE.  Called to order by Chairman Dennis Carr.

           

  1. Board Members Present: James Emerson, Chairman Dennis Carr, Tony Bennett, Kenneth Kealiher Jr. and Ralph McNaughton
  2. Employees Present: Emillie Lemire, Pam Parlee and Justin Gudroe
  3. Residents Present: Ron Richards

 

Item 2: AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS: Dispose of wood and Employee update-to go under

Item #8.

 

Item 3. APPRVOVE MINUTES:

 

  1. March 26, 2025. Selectman Emerson made a motion and Selectmen Kealiher 2nd to approve the minutes as written. All in favor

 

Item 4. WARRANT AND PAYROLL DISCUSSIONS AND SIGNING.

 

  1. Payroll Warrant #13: Selectman Emerson made a motion and Selectman Kealiher 2nd to approve warrant # 13.  All in favor.
  2. A/P Warrant #14: Selectman Emerson made a motion and Selectman Kealiher 2nd to approve warrant # 14. All in favor.

 

Item 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: N/A

Item 6. OLD BUSINESS.

 

  1. Town Owned Property Review with Fire Chief, Allen Emerson: Emillie spoke on Allen’s behalf. Knowing that the rest of the property on Main Street is owned by the Town, Allen was concerned that it might go up for sale. He would prefer that it not go up for sale as looking to the future there may be expansion with the fire department, could be an ambulance building or medivac landing, etc. It was stated at this time the selectmen did not have any intensions of selling.

 

  1. Novel Energy Solutions, LLC:  Emillie explained the town had a contract with the Solar Company since 2022. The current CMP bill does show a savings of 49.15 which is using solar on the Library Building and the PW garage. It was supposed to include the old fire station and annex which is now not our property. Emillie will check to see if the solar company will now include the new fire station.

 

 

  1. White Road Solar Project: The bond for this Solar Company has expired, and a new company will be purchasing it. They called Al and have set up a meeting along with Emillie to discuss the new requirements of the Land Use Ordinance as it has changed since the previous owner had it.

 

 

 

  1. Historic Community Building Grant-Morse’s Corner School House: The 26-27 Grant Budget money has not been approved. At this time, we are at a standstill on any improvements to the schoolhouse.

 

  1. Land and Water Conservation Fund- Outdoor Recreation Area: This grant has been pulled, not issuing funds at this time. Emillie will be meeting with Dave Beck.

 

  1. Sunken Bridge Road-current structural evaluation of bridge: Emillie stated the Lawyer said not to let anymore work be done by Dirigo without a signed agreement. Need to have a new current assessment done which will probably be. around $2000.00. Need to know if the bridge structure is sound

 

Item 7.  NEW BUSINESS.

  1. Appointment of Board of Appeals Members: Selectmen Emerson made a motion to approve Frances Kaufman, Marvin Lister and Ron Richards to the board with Angel Quick as an associate, seconded by Selectmen Bennett. All in favor.

 

Item 8.  ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS. 

  1. Dispose of Wood to GA Client: Emillie stated we have a GA client in need of a cord of wood. 3 years ago the town bought some wood to fix cemetery fencing but it has since rotted and needs to be disposed of. Could we give this to the client? Selectmen Emerson made a motion to give it to the GA client, seconded by Selectmen Bennet. All in favor.
  2. Employee Update: Brandan Bemis has given his 2-week notice. His last day is April 18, next Friday. Per his contract his cost recovery is at 75%. Pam will use his remaining vacation, sick and EPL as part payment of what he owes. Emillie will see if his new employee can attach his pay so much per week for a direct deposit to the town.

 

Item 9.  CORRESPONDENCE.

  1. Maine Municipal Association Advocacy & communications Director Public Notice: FYI-Handed out news letter
  2. Penobscot County Managers Meeting: Emillie attended this meeting. There was talk about having Managers, Selectmen/Elected Officials and County members getting together to discuss working towards the future.

 

Item 10.  SELECTMEN CONCERNS.

  1. Dennis –positive comment about our new ACO, Zoey Query. Thought she was doing a good job so far.
  2. Jim – N/A.
  3. Ken-Inquired if the corner of Dexter Road and Moody’s Mills Road could be sold? Emillie will see if he abutter would be interested in purchasing it.
  4. Tony –N/A
  5. Ralph –asked about Exeter Road property, Pictures were sent, and the lawyer thinks it looks worse than before. He is drafting a letter in violation. Dexter Road-has been served notice waiting for court date. Route 143-Al will take pictures. Al has talked to the daughter of the York property, she says her father won’t sell, wants to move back when able. A neighbor made an offer to buy it. Al will put a condemned notice on the home.

Item 11: ADJOURN MEETING: Selectmen Emerson made a motion to adjourn seconded by Selectmen Bennett. All in favor 7:07 PM All in favor.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Parlee, Town Clerk