Selectmen

Selectmen's meeting

Dan McBride came in to discuss the status of the Klir Beck Rd. He also raised concern about the dumpster on the Vienna Shores Rd. being used by people other than those living in that neighborhood. In particular, bulky pick-up items have been placed in the dumpster for regular trash pick-up. Vienna Shores Rd. is a private road. A suggestion was made to move the dumpster out to the public road. No action will be taken at this time.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #9.
Discussed bids for mowing the town cemetery.

Six sign posts will be delivered next week for new road signs.
Peg Lang raised the following concerns: Too much sand was used on the Cumner Rd., a chain has been placed on the gate at the old town dump, and concerns about mowing the town cemetery across from the United Methodist Church on Tower Rd.
Linwood reported he had met with Dan Goucher re: culverts and ditches on Davis Rd. He has a meeting with Pike Industries for estimates for work on Kilr Beck and Tower Roads.
Jim Wachter requested information regarding the assessment of his home and was provided with a copy of his tax card and abatement application.
Luke Olson discussed his current mowing contract which includes Town House, Community Room/Fire Station, Town Park, and Seavey Corner Cemetery. He signed his contract.
Bids were opened for mowing the Town Cemetery across from the United Methodist Church on the Tower Road. Darrel Varney bid $2575.00 for the season. Luke Olson bid $100.00 per mowing with a season cap of $2000.00. The contract was awarded to Luke Olson.
Mike Rogers from the Maine Revenue Service did the sales ratio analysis.
Reviewed and distributed mail.

Reviewed estimates for paving Klir Beck Rd. and finish coating 400’ of the Tower Rd.
Pike - $131,000
Bruce Manzer - $74,989
Reviewed and signed Warrant #11.
Received and reviewed new appendices from the State Department of Health and Human Services related to General Assistance for 2012-2013. Signed and returned necessary paper-work

John delivered receipts/fees for plumbing permits.
Helen delivered a letter from Mt. Blue Regional School District.
Received the County tax bill
$59, 741.01 - fiscal year
$5, 234.16 - overage for change in payment schedule
Signed and returned an application for Surplus Property Purchases through State of Maine.

Reviewed and signed Warrant #13.
Reviewed and distributed mail.
Signed contract with Bruce A. Manzer Inc. for paving Klir Beck rd. and Tower Rd. (see minutes 6/6/12). Contract not to exceed $75,000.
Brian inquired about missing chairs from the Fire Station. It appeared that someone had borrowed them without permission. Window screens have been repaired and/or replaced at the Community Room. They are working on a permanent location for the green shed which was given to the department by the Historical Society. It needs some repair following the fire, but will be used for storage.
Linwood reported putting coarse gravel at the end of Davis Rd. and on Trask Rd.
Received and reviewed minutes from the Town House Committee. They are getting proposals for insulation, painting, bat removal, and replacement shutters.

Linwood has taken care of two washouts – one at the bottom of Davis Rd and the other at the culvert on Trask Rd. Repair work has also been done to Stream Rd.
Dan was seeking information to take to the Vienna Ponds Association meeting in July. Concerns were raised about pot holes on the gravel/dirt section of Klir Beck Rd. A discussion followed regarding how to best solve the problem.

Reviewed and signed Warrant #13.
Reviewed and distributed mail.
Linwood reported that the Klir Beck Rd. has been graded and rolled and some pot holes filled with ground tar. He has contacted DigSafe and marked the road for paving. Also reported that a beaver dam was plugging up Whittier Pond and causing water to cross the road at the boat landing.
Donald Tibbetts, Animal Control Officer, sent along a report that there have been a number of bear sightings.
Signed Dept. of Transportation Urban Renewal Initiative Program Certificate for funds for paving to be paid in quarterly installments. Estimated funding is $26,532 for fiscal year 7/1/12-6/30/13.

Reviewed and distributed mail.
Linwood reported that work on the Stream Rd. has been completed. No date scheduled yet for paving Klir Beck Rd. and Tower Rd.
Stu Rogers raised questions about a taxation or budget committee. The Selectmen current function in the capacity and work on the budget process beginning in January.
Signed ballots for MMA’s legislative policy and executive committees.
Prepared ad for publication for mowing roadsides and old dump. Bids are due August 7 by 7 p.m. and must be accompanied by proof of insurance.

Reviewed and signed Warrant #14
Linwood will replaced the “No Parking This Side of Road” sign in front of the Union Hall.
Dick Scott from Keyes Insurance met with Dodi to go over the new insurance policy for the town. A 3% increase is reflected.
Reviewed and distributed mail.
Reviewed minutes from the Town House Committee
Multiple inquires and bids for insulating the attic and floors. These were reviewed and sent back to the committee.
Acted on the request from the Committee to allow smaller cost items to be contracted out without the bid process. The Selectmen agreed on $1000.00 as the upper limit.

Discussed needs for a couple of signs

“No Parking” sign at the Union Hall (replaced at the Union Hall side of the stone wall).

Vienna Shores Association requested a “Yield” sign for Vienna Shores Rd. The town will order it, but the Association will cover the cost.
Reviewed and accepted the bid from Upright Frameworks in Wilton for insulating the attic and floor of the Town House.
     $3250.00 (attic)
     $2385.00 (floor)
     Minus 10% for a total of $5272.00