MINUTES
MEETING OF THE RICHMOND BOARDOF SELECTMEN
TOWN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
6:30P.M.-THURSDAY DECEMBER 4, 2008
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Present was: Jim Goodall, Tracy Tuttle, Seth Goodall, Laurisa Loon, Thomas Fortier, Rose Beckwith, Darryl Sterling, Mike Broadbent and David Thompson
Chairman Goodall called the meeting to order at 6:33p.m.
2.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.0 REQUEST TO APPROVE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2008
Selectman Beckwith made a motion to approve the minutes of November 20, 2008, Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (3-0-1) Selectman Thompson abstained from vote.
4.0 APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS
4.1 Appoint Joshua Rice as Student Council Representative to the Cable TV Committee for 9 months to expire June 2009
Selectman Thompson made a motion to approve Joshua Rice as Student Council Representative, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (4-0).
4.2 Appoint Mark Pearson as School Board Representative to the Cable TV Committee for 9 months to expire June 2009.
Selectman Thompson made a motion to appoint Mark Pearson as School Board Representative, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (4-0).
5.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS, PRESENTATION
5.1 Richmond Utilities District Letter of Intent to apply for the 2009 CDBG Public Infrastructure Program-Richmond Utilities District
Selectman to discuss the Richmond Utilities District intent to apply for the 2009 CDBG Public Infrastructure Program.
Mike Broadbent stated that the Utilities District along with Maine Rural Water conducted an Income Survey in the downtown area, approximately 252 surveys were collected and compiled. Jeff Sneden approved the income survey which needed to be completed as part of the letter of intent. The survey needed to identify low to moderate income levels in the downtown in order to qualify for CDBG money. The Selectman would like the Utility District to apply for any other grants or seek alternative funding to lower rates.
Selectman Thompson made a motion to sign the certification survey as it is coded and confidential and give the Town Manager permission to sign the letter of intent, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (4-0).
7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS-NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Form 801 Assessor Notification for Bottling Group, LLC.
Selectman action requested to approve the application for reimbursement of property tax associated with “eligible business property.”
Selectman Goodall recused himself from this action item, he has resigned from the Assessor position but remains a Selectmen.
Selectman Thompson made a motion to approve the 801 Form, Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (3-0).
7.2 Credit Enhancement Agreement (Scott McIntire)-Darryl Sterling
Selectman action requested to approve the application for a credit enhancement agreement on the property owned by Scott McIntire located at 33 Main Street.
Selectman Thompson made a motion to table this agenda item to December 18th, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (4-0).
The December18th meeting will begin at 5:30 to discuss an aerial photo program followed by a workshop at 6:00 to discuss the TIF program and then the Selectmen meeting is to follow at 6:30p.m.
8.0 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS-ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 Public-Mike Broadbent would like to thank the Board, Darryl Sterling and the Town Manager for their help through the grant process.
8.2 Selectmen
Selectman Beckwith
· Would like to thank Mike Broadbent for the Richmond Utilities District presentation made at the school.
Selectman Tuttle
· The High School parking lot has pot hole issues that need to be addressed.
Selectman Goodall
· Stated that he has resigned as Assessor effective December 3, 2008.
· Questions if the overnight parking bans need to be permanent or could they be only in affect during winter storms.
8.3 Town Manager
· A copy of the Audit done by Smith and Associates is available and the town passed with flying colors.
· The harbormaster log is available for viewing, he worked approximately 220 hours.
· Trust Funds-Interviewed several financial institutions and will have a recommendation for the next meeting.
· Planning Board- Dunkin Donuts will go through Development Review December 16th and there will be a continuation of a Public Hearing for Kevin Smith’s Bottle Redemption.
· A Board and Committee meeting will be held January 21, 2009 at the High School at 6:00p.m.
8.4 Board and Committees-None
9.0 WARRANTS
9.1 Request for action regarding all disbursement warrants.
Selectman Thompson made a motion to approve the warrant, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (4-0).
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
Selectman Thompson made a motion to adjourn at 7:06p.m., Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed 4-0).
Respectfully Submitted By:______
Laurisa Loon
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