Selectmen

Reviewed and dispersed mail.
Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #2 ($7,861.94)
The selectmen discussed Planning Board “Public Hearing” with John Archard. John thought the advertising notice should have had more information and detail about what was to be discussed or proposed—involving set backs and shore land zoning. The meeting is Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00pm.
The selectmen discussed the Ordinance Review Committee and the fact that is currently dormant.
The selectmen will be following up with the Code Enforcement Officer on a “junk situation” and also on a required replanting in a shore land zone area.
The selectmen reviewed the Bank Reconciliation report.
The selectmen worked on the Warrant Articles for the 2018 budget to be voted on at town meeting—March 10th.

Selectmen's Meeting - Jan. 9, 2018

Reviewed and dispersed mail.
Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
The selectmen signed the acceptance papers for the 2016 Audit draft from Stephen Hopkins.
The selectmen had general discussion about the 2018 town budget and preparations for the 2017 Town Report.
Ernestine Emery, Cemetery Sexton, turned in a lot conveyance. The deed was signed, notarized, and copies were made.

Reviewed and dispersed mail.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #25-to wrap up 2017 expenses. ($61,166.49)
Reviewed and signed Warrant #1-2018 ($25,639.03)
Upon arriving for the meeting, it was discovered that the heating system at the 1) Town House had run out of fuel. We proceeded to have a brief meeting in the 2) cold! (Note: Chris contacted Downeast Energy the next morning. Downcast came out, filled the tanks, and restarted the heater. Thank you to Millie Whittier of the Town House Committee for meeting them. The Town House will be put on a more frequent fuel delivery schedule.)
The selectmen discussed property abatements with a resident of the town of Vienna.
Discussed the upcoming Planning Board “Public Hearing”.

Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #23. ($91, 007.00)
The selectmen discussed the issue of the small office being too cold with the new heating system in place. The selectmen are going to explore the idea of putting ceiling fans into the large area, along with possibly adding another heat source into the smaller office space. The need for more electrical outlets was also brought up. Selectmen will discuss these options with the Town House Committee in the new year.
The selectmen agreed to research other insurance companies to see if there are better coverage rates for the Town properties. Kyes Insurance is our current policy holder.
Meeting Adjourned.

Reviewed and dispersed mail.
Read and accepted minutes from theprevious selectmen meeting.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #22 ($154,103.99).
Dodi reported that the Town House fire extinguishers were services earlier today. All town fire extinguishers have been inspected and serviced for the year. This was performed by Tri State Fire and Safety.
The selectmen discussed with the road commission about preparation for the winter road maintenance, recent paving and repairs to the roads after the recent heavy rain and wind activities. Mountain Road in particular was mentioned. It was reported that 2000 yards of sand and 265 tons of salt have been put up in prep for winter road maintenance. Selectmen Smith filled our Form 7 and applied for reimbursement from FEMA for money spent of repairs to the town road from the recent storm. The application was filed for approximately $13,000.
Assisted Ms. Vickerson with reviewing property cards and tax maps.
Bank Reconciliation report was signed by the selectmen.
The Fire Department has purchased the new tank for the SCBA packs. The firefighters have taken photo along with a couple of firefighters in full turn out gear. The photo will be sent to the King Foundation with a note of thanks for their generous donation/grant.