by admin | Apr 12, 2022 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board voted to elect Selectman Cloutier as Chairman of the Board.
At 6:05 pm. Corinne Gerckens and Patrick Robinson from Wireless Partners, LLC entered the meeting. They explained to the Board that they are a cell phone and internet provider. At the present time, they have 6 customers in Columbia. They discussed with the Board what they could provide as far as internet service is concerned. The Board explained that at this point we are just meeting with providers to see what our options are. Ms. Gerckens and Mr. Robinson left the meeting at 6:58 pm.
The Board reviewed the monthly reconciliation reports for the Transfer Station, Citizens Bank and Northway Bank accounts.
The Board signed the MS-232 (Report of Appropriations) which Marcia will forward to DRA.
The Board instructed Marcia to put an ad in the newspaper about the road bans being enforced.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved the minutes of the February 23, 2022 meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:59 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Apr 12, 2022 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the February 9, 2022 meeting.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
Mail was reviewed.
Marcia gave each Board member back-up for warrant articles for Town Meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Apr 12, 2022 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the January 26, 2022 meeting.
A Land Use Change Tax Bill and Warrant were signed for Clifford Emery in the amount of $4,420.00.
Marcia informed the Board that the Town Report would be going to the printers tomorrow morning.
The Board reviewed bank reconciliations for the Northway Bank, Citizens Bank and Bangor Savings Bank (Transfer Station) accounts.
At 7:00 pm the Board started the Budget Hearing. Since no members of the public were present, the Board decided not to review the budget. On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board voted to approve the budget as is.
The MS636 and the Warrant were signed. Marcia will post them tomorrow.
At 7:30 Don Dawson from Netafy entered the meeting. Mr. Dawson reviewed for the Board the proposal that he prepared for expanding broadband coverage in Town. Using a power point presentation, Mr. Dawson was able to show the Board members how placing “towers” at certain locations in Town could expand the coverage. Selectman Stohl
explained to Mr. Dawson that the Town has been in contact with Senator Hennessey regarding federal matching funds that might be available. Senator Hennessey has schedule a meeting with the Board for April 13th and no decisions will be made by the Board before meeting with her
Mr. Dawson left the meeting at 8:45 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Apr 12, 2022 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
Treasurer Carrie Klebe entered the meeting at 6:15 pm. She presented the Board with balances on hand as of December 31, 2021. Mrs. Klebe discussed briefly with the Board her concerns regarding broadband coverage in Town.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier the Board approved the minutes of the January 12, 2022 meeting.
Selectman Cloutier reviewed for the other Board members a list he had prepared of roads to be plowed during the winter. The Board discussed the plowing of Turner Road. The Board decided to send a letter to Allen Bouthillier to put in writing exactly where plowing ends on this particular road. Marcia will draft a letter for the Board to review.
The Board reviewed a list of properties that Tax Collector Debbie DeBlois has sent Notices of Impending Tax Deed to. Marcia will contact Attorney Frizzell regarding the Pearson property and what action we should take.
It was noted that the Budget Hearing will be held at the next meeting beginning at 7:00. Marcia has placed an ad in the newspaper. Marcia informed the Board that she has the Town Report almost ready to go to the printer.
The Board approved and signed the Tax Map Maintenance Contract with Cartographic Associates for $1,200.00.
Marcia informed the Board that there was a plumbing issue at the office this week that she had to hire a plumber for. Also, someone will be coming on Friday, February 4th, to service the generator.
The DRA Equalization Certificate was signed by the Board. Marcia will forward it to DRA.
The Board reviewed the annual Selectmen’s Report to be included in the Town Report.
The final rules for the ARPA Funds have been released. Basically, these funds can be used for anything that a Town normally spends money on. The Board is still in agreement that the best use of the money is for broadband. Don Dawson from Netafy will be attending the next meeting. We have still not received any positive respond from NHEC or Fibercast.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Jan 27, 2022 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
An Intent to Cut for Steve Stangl was approved.
Marcia gave the Board members reconciliation reports as of 12/31/2021 for the Northway Bank and Citizens Bank accounts.
Tax Collector Debra DeBlois left a list of unpaid taxes as of 12/31/2021 and a copy of her MS61 for 2021 for each Board member. The Board discussed the unpaid taxes report and properties that will be eligible for tax deeding in March.
The Board worked on the 2022 budget. The annual Budget Hearing is scheduled for February 9th at 7:00 pm. Marcia will put a notice in the newspaper.
The Board discussed raises for Marcia and Debbie. On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl the Board approved $2.00 per hour raises for both.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Jan 27, 2022 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
An Intent to Cut was approved for David White.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved the minutes of the December 8, 2021 meeting. (Selectman Cloutier abstained).
A Memo of Understanding for the 45th Parallel EMS was signed by Chairman Cloutier.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved an Abatement Application for the Great North Woods Center of the Arts.
A Veteran’s Tax Credit was approved for Timothy Fuller.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board voted to encumber $25,000.00 from the 2021 Summer Road Budget to be used in 2022 for the purpose of culvert replacement and surface repair of a section of Gray Road pursuant to a contract with Cloutier Sand & Gravel to do the work.
Marcia informed the Board that 95% of the 2021 property taxes have been received.
At 6:30 pm Donald Dawson from Netafy entered the meeting. Mr. Dawson came to the meeting at the request of the Board to discuss partnering with the Town to expand broadband using ARPA funds received from the federal government. Mr. Dawson explained his company’s existing presence in Town and what they hoped to achieve in the future. Selectman Stohl said that he had been talking to State Senator Erin Hennessey who had expressed the idea that there may be State monies that could match what the Town puts into this project. Selectman Stohl will contact Senator Hennessey to see if we can set up a meeting where the Board, Senator Hennessey and Mr. Dawson could meet altogether. Mr. Dawson said that at that meeting he would provide more information in the form of slides, Goggle Earth images, etc. of their present towers in Town, etc. Mr. Dawson left the meeting at 8:10 pm.
A contract for the Northern Borders Dispatch Center was signed for a five-year period. Selectman Campbell reviewed for the other Board members issues at the Center regarding staffing, budgets, etc.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
