Meeting Minutes Thursday February 19th 2025

Wednesday February 19th

 

-Opened the meeting and established a quorum. S. Ford, C. Pert and B. Duffy present. Also, in attendance; D. Ford and L. Dow., and J. Wetterskog

-Reviewed and signed Treasurer’s warrant

-Read and approved minutes from 1/30 meeting- No meeting between. Motion and 2nd to accept as written. 3-0 approved.

CEO REPORT

Duane has been in contact with Jessica Valdez in regards to a property on Covenant way- the owners of the home think that it needs to be condemned. Duane will schedule a visit to take a look. The Planning Board had their hearing regarding the change to the ordinance regarding oceanfront setbacks, he will provide a warrant article to be voted on at town meeting.

 

DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS:

  1. Budget and Town Report final review- The selectboard reviewed the changed made to the town meeting warrant articles and did a final review of the budget for 2025/2026. Adjustments were made to salaries, including adding money in for office coverage, and additional adjustments made to the administration budget accordingly. Finalized warrant will be signed next week. Lyndsey has put together the town report is waiting for final submissions. She has sent a proof to the printer for review and is in good shape for getting the book to print by Friday afternoon to meet the statutory deadline.

*Added discussion/action items:

  1. Treasurer Resignation- Susan read Cindy’s written resignation as treasurer (and clerk) effective 3/14/25. Motion and 2nd to accept resignation. 3-0 approved.
  2. Interim Treasurer proposal- Amy Dunn, who has helped with set up of budgetary program in trio, has submitted a proposal to fill in as interim treasurer for up to one year. Board members reviewed details of the proposal. Motion and 2nd to accept proposal. 3-0 approved. Susan will contact Amy to discuss further.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jerry received a copy of the draft Comprehensive Plan and is working with Lyndsey to get it up on the website password protected, and with comment permissions. He would like to, with the Board’s approval send the draft to an advisory board for review. The Select Board agreed. Jerry asked about the dues for Hancock County Planning Commission. Dues will be included and paid out of the administration budget. The Climate Resilience committee has met and asked if they were sanctioned by the Select Board- the answer is yes. Jerry thanked Lyndsey, and everyone else for their hard work especially during this busy budget season.

 

ADJOURN:

Motioned and 2nd to adjourn. Approved 3-0 @6:34pm

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Lyndsey Dow