Town of Oxford
Public Hearing
Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 6th, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chairman Scott Owens. Other members present were, Scott Hunter, Floyd Thayer (Vice-Chair), Peter Laverdiere and Ed Knightly. Also present were Interim Town Manager Rebecca Lippincott, Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen. Members of the public were present. Chairman Scott Owens led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:30 on Liquor License for Honey Badger Bar and Grill at 877 Main St. and Closed at 6:32.
3. Action on Minutes- June 15th, 2017 and June 27th, 2017- A motion was made by Floyd Thayer to accept, seconded by Peter Laverdiere. Motion passed 5-0.
4. Adjustments to the Agenda- No adjustment to Agenda
5. Manager’s Update/Report
The new Highway Foreman Matt was introduced. The New Firetruck has been delivered. Brent Bridges and Becky had a meeting to discuss area G and H of the Sewer Project and discussed the Bid process that needs to take place. An issue that may affect the project includes the trees on Lake Street. A discussion of a pre-bid meeting perhaps on the 20th. The Welchville Dam project has been discussed with Myron to get a request for proposal.
~ Rebecca Lippincott, Interim Town Manager.
6. Questions/Comments from the Public-
Mark Blaquiere asked if Roof bids have gone out yet. Scott Owens replied no. A public comment recommended during the interview process for Town Manager to please hire someone with experience in all areas.
Please listen to the recording for the full account of public comments.
7. Unfinished Business
A. CEO – Properties out of Compliance
322 Robinson Hill Road – Property owners have requested time to clean the property. The CEO states the owners have been great to work with, but may need legal help to ensure the current dweller adheres to the
Code.
Motion by Floyd Thayer and seconded by Scott Hunter to authorize the involvement of the Town Attorney. 5-0
B. Cable Contract
Discussion about joining some of the surrounding towns who are contracting with Sewell Co to negotiate cable contracts. It was decided to go to the State Governing Board of Utilities and research cable contracts/find additional information to help us through the project.
9. New Business
A. Liquor License – A motion was made by Scott Hunter to table until the application has been completed in full. Seconded by Floyd Thayer. Motion passed 5-0.
B. Toll Bridge – Fundraiser
Motion to approve the Toll Bridge Fundraiser by Floyd Thayer and seconded by Scott Hunter – 5-0
C. Sewer Rates – Mosher
Mrs. Mosher came in and spoke to the current sewer rates and the cost for her 3 unit apartment. She requested that the apartment be looked at as one residential unit. The Selectmen stated that they did not have the authority to change her rate since the rates were set at a town meeting. To change the rates would require town vote.
D. Paving Bids
Motion by Floyd Thayer to accept the paving bid from FR Carrol for the first section of Coldwater Brook Road and to accept the bid from Lane for the second section of Coldwater Brook Road, Sam Rowe Hill Road and Hebron Road. Seconded by Peter Laverdiere. Passed 5-0
E. Food Sovereignty – New Law allowing Town Ordinance.
Motion by Floyd Thayer to send to the Ordinance Review Committee to write and include an invite to the public including farm stand residences for input. Seconded by Peter Laverdiere. Passed 5-0
10. Sign and Vote on Warrants
Motion by Floyd Thayer and seconded by Scott Hunter to sign Warrants 133, 137, 1 and 2. Passed 5-0
11. Adjournment- motion to adjourn at 8:08 pm by Floyd Thayer, second by Peter Laverdiere – passed 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Olsen - Town Clerk of Oxford
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