Approved October 3, 2012

TOWN OF NORRIDGEWOCK

SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MINUTES

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

6:00 PM

Attendance: Chairman Ronald Frederick, Vice Chairman Jim Hilton, Selectman Sallie Wilder and Charlotte Curtis. Town Manager Michelle Flewelling and Office Clerk Sharon Dodge. Citizens listed on the attached attendance sheet. Absent: Selectman Matt Everett.

  1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Ronald Frederick.

  1. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.
  1. REVIEW/APPROVE MINUTES OFSEPTEMBER 5, 2012.

Selectman Curtis made a motion to approve the minutes of September 5, 2012. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

  1. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS.

Chairman Frederick had a call in reference to the Selectmen’s Goals. The goal would be to keep the taxes as low as possible and still provide the best possible service. Ron felt this should be #1 on the list of goals.

  1. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT.

See Attached

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON BID OPENINGS.

Bid # 1: Selectman Curtis made a motion to hold bid #1 until the next meeting so the owner can be contacted to get the amount he bid because the amount was not specified along with his check for $150.00. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

Bid # 2: Selectman Curtis made a motion to accept the bid of $1,314.00 to Raelyn Clemens the previous owner. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

Bid #3: Selectman Wilder made a motion to award the bid of $2,004.00 to Tim Ames. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

Bid #4: Selectman Curtis made a motion to award Bid of $1,980.00 to Anthony Laney the previous owner. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

Bid #5: Selectman Wilder made a motion to award the bid of $10,189.00 to Joseph and Lisa Lewandowski the previous owners. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

Bid #6: Selectman Wilder made a motion to award the bid of $5,428.00 to Leona Quimby the previous owner. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

Bid #7: Selectman Hilton made a motion to take it up at the next meeting. Seconded by Selectman Wilder. Opposed 4-0 Motion denied.

Selectman Hilton made a motion to deny the 2 bids and rebid this property. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

Bid #8: Selectman Curtis made a motion to award the bid of $4141.00 to David Scott the previous owner. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

Bid #9: Selectman Curtis made a motion to table this until the next meeting and try to get more information from Lorna Goodwin. Seconded by Selectman Wilder. Motion Passed.

Bid #10: Selectman Curtis made a motion to award the bid of $3,648.00 to Christopher White the previous owner. Seconded by Selectman Wilder. Motion Passed.

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ABATEMENTS

Selectman Curtis made a motion to approve the Certificate of Abatement for Ryan Libby in the amount of $207.05 on 2011 Real Estate taxes on a Mobile Home on Map/Lot: 019-048-ON. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SPECIALTOWN MEETING WARRANT.

Selectman Wilder made a motion to sign the SpecialTown Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

A public hearing on the above warrant, will be held on October 16, 2012 at the MillStreamElementary School if it is available.

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DONATION.

Selectman Hilton made a motion to accept $262.17 from the Christmas Program to help the less fortunate. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CMP AGREEMENT.

Selectman Hilton would like to know how far away from sewer line the closest hole will be and how close the Town will be able to get to the sewer lines with equipment if needed once lines are up.

Selectman Hilton made a motion to take no action until they get more information. Seconded by Selectman Wilder. Motion Passed.

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SEWER COMMITMENT.

Selectman Hilton made a motion to sign the sewer commitment. Seconded by Selectman Curtis. Motion Passed.

  1. DISCUSSION/ACTION TO APPROVE SEPTEMBER 19, 2012WARRANTS.

a.General

Selectman Curtis made a motion to approve the September 19, 2012 General Warrant in the amount of $1,213,093.81. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

b.Airport

Selectman Curtis made a motion to approve theSeptember 19, 2012 Airport Warrant in the amount of $110,728.83. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

c.Sewer

Selectman Curtis made a motion to approve theSeptember 19, 2012 Sewer Warrant in the amount of $6050.02. Seconded by Selectman Hilton. Motion Passed.

  1. OTHER BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT. (LIMITED TO 2 MINUTES)

No Public Comment.

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:

a.PER 1.MRSA 405 6D UNION MATTER.

b.PER 1.MRSA 405 6A PERSONNEL MATTER.

No Action taken.

  1. ADJOURNMENT.

Selectman Hilton made a motion to adjourn at 8:06 PM. Seconded by Selectman Wilder. Motion Passed.