Selectmen’s Minutes, December 12, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING December 12, 2013   Opened the meeting at 6 pm with a quorum present.  Selectmen present:   Neil Davis, Nelson, Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present were:  Treasurer  Cindy Reilly, CEO Duane Ford, and Assistant Barbara Grindle.   Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting.   Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $64,345.97;  school expenses were  $56,483.12, salt for the roads $1920.35, a new toilet for the office  $942.22 (repairs for the rotted floor not included).   Tax Collector doesn’t think that purchasing the electronic car registration  would benefit the town financially at this time.  We will be upgrading the  website to include more town information when the new computer system is installed, a meeting will be held with the webmaster to see  what should be included on the site.  Federal mileage reimbursement is  $.565 per mile, we will begin to pay this starting Dec. 12.  Thanks to the  Brooklin Garden Club for the lovely wreath on our front door.    OLD BUSINESS:  Two new quotes for the computer system were received.  We have until Dec. 26 to decide which of the four quotes are the best for our requirements.  Selectmen will meet with Steve Brown to discuss them   The new lights are installed in the two offices, but there is more to be  done – dimmers for the new lights, a delay light for the handicap parking  area and a light for the far corner of the front parking lot are among the  work left to be finished. The handicap parking area is done as much as possible for the winter.   NEW BUSINESS:  Assistant to ask the budget committee to start meeting  the first Thursday in January for work on the town meeting finances.   reasurer has two bids on the town report and is expecting two more.   Any requests for inclusion in the book must be in the office by January 3,  2014.   CEO REPORT:  The Planning Board presented the selectmen with some  changes in ordinance language for approval and inclusion in the town  report.   THE SELECTMEN WILL MEET ON DECEMBER 23 AT 5 PM, instead of their  regular meeting on Dec. 26.   There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm.   Victor Smith, 3rd Selectman 

Selectmen’s Minutes, December 5, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING December 5, 2013   Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established that a quorum was present:   Selectmen present were Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.   Also present were: Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle.   Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting.   Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $11,093.82; salaries accounted  for $7,066.70, taxes on salaries, $551.16, general assistance, $729.   OLD BUSINESS:  The experts are working on the prospective computer  system.   Tax Collector reported that the TRIO system for doing car registrations  would be $7,868, including training time.  She will be asked to describe  how it will benefit the town financially. The Marine Resources Committee (Harbor Committee) has a proposal  for marking the town line through the River.  It will be presented to the  Brooklin selectmen for discussion.  If approved, there will be an article in  the town report. RJD Assessors are still working on the tax cards, updating the information, adding photos where needed and putting the information in the computers.   NEW BUSINESS:Assistant will be starting the Town Report.  Letters will be sent to those submitting reports.  Town Meeting is March 7 and 8.  If anyone has suggestions for special dedications, please call or write the town office at PO Box 40.  The budget committee will be asked to meet each Thursday in January.  Treasurer to get bids for printing the report.   CEO not present.   There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.   Victor Smith, 3rd Selectman

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 26, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 26, 2013   The meeting was opened at 6 pm by First Selectman Neil Davis.  Present were: selectmen Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal and Victor Smith.  Also present were Fire Chief  David Carter, CEO Duane Ford, Treasurer Cindy Reilly and Assistant Barbara Grindle.   Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting.   Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $299,221.49; education costs were $260,590.62,  RJD for the reassessment payment of $8,300, and the transfer station quarterly  payment of $24,907.25.     Old Business:  Had a telephone conference between office staff, Steve Brown and  Steve Rollins of S.J. Rollins.  Many questions asked and answered.   Will review the proposal and get back to Rollins with any further questions and  adjustments (his estimate was for 5 terminals, we only have 4 for example). The cellar project is waiting for contractors. The parking lot is in, but needs more compacting.   New Business:  Barter Lumber wants access across the old dump site for hauling  trees as they cut on their woodlot.  Selectmen checked the closing requirements and determined that it would be within the limits to give permission as long as  they stay to the west of the dump area, and return any damage done to the  original state. The sign has been replaced at the South Cross Road and Christy Ridge  intersection again. The truck purchased by the fire department from Brooksville is now in service.   Fire department received a grant for one set of turnout gear from MMA.   CEO report:  Not too much going on to report.  The Planning Board  ordinance committee will meet to work on update changes.     There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 21, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 21, 2013 Opened the meeting and established a quorum:  selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Robert Jones, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting. Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $15,173.08;  general assistance $786.51, snow $12,600. Tax Collector […]

Harbor Committee – December 5, 2013

MINUTES: HARBOR COMMITTEE SEDGWICK MAINE DECEMBER 5, 2013 Members Present: John Dunbar Chair, Dennis DeSilvey, Steve Theodaris, Aaron Grindal, Tom Reilly, Victor Smith Guest: Bill Sweetland Absent: Bill Grant –Harbormaster The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and passed Discussion followed regarding the designation of specific mooring contractors for the harbor. Concerns were raise […]

Planning Board Minutes, November 13, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 12, 2013 Chairman John Allen opened the meeting at 7 pm and declared a quorum present.  Board members present were Chairman John Allen, Secretary Sylvia Wardwell, Nicole Gray, Michael Rossney, Peter Neill, Alternate Peter Atherton.  Also present were CEO Duane Ford, William Varney, Richard Duffy, Alden Astbury, and […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 14, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 14, 2013 Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established a quorum.  Selectmen present Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present Robert Jones, Reporter Bette Britt, CEO Duane Ford, Road Commissioner Paul Carter, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 7, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 7,2013 There being no quorum, there was no business conducted this evening.

Selectmen’s Minutes, October 31, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING October 31, 2013 OPENED the meeting at 5 pm and established a quorum.  Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes of October 24. Signed treasurer’s warrant for $65,313.03; school […]

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Planning Board Minutes, October 8, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK PLANNING BOARD October 8, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by the chairman.   Present were:  Chairman John Allen, Secretary Sylvia Wardwell, Michael Rossney, Peter Neill, Alternate Peter Atherton.   Also present were CEO Duane Ford, Richard Duffy, Selectmen Victor Smith and Neil Davis, and Selectmen’s Assistant Barbara […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, October 17, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING October 17, 2013 1) Opened the meeting at 6:25 pm and established a quorum.  Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle. 2) Read and approved the minutes of October 10. 3) Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $63,408.25; $60,096.58 […]

Selectmen’s Minutes October 3, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING October 3, 2013 Opened the meeting and established a quorum at 6 pm.  Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Victor Smith. Also present:  Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle, Robert Jones Read and approved the minutes of September 26. Signed the Treasurer’s warrant for $82,689.91; school expenses are $61,707.61, reassessment installment $8,300, […]

Selectmen’s Minutes October 10, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING October 10, 2013 1) Opened the meeting and established a quorum at 6:25 pm.  Selectmen present:  Neil Davis and Victor Smith.  Also present:  Robert Jones, CEO Duane Ford, Reporter Bette Britt, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle 2) Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting 2-0. 3) Signed […]

Harbor Committee – October 17, 2013

MINUTES OF THE HARBOR COMMITTEE-SEDGWICK, MAINE, OCTOBER 17, 2013 Members present: John Dunbar, Chair, Dennis DeSilvey, Scribe, Tom Reilly, Aaron Grindal, Victor Smith. Guests: Bill Sweetland, Eric Sass Member absent, Steve Theodaris The meeting was called to order at 1700. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. Discussion was then held regarding the […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, September 19, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING September 19, 2013 1) Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established a quorum. Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Victor Smith Also present:  Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Road Commissioner Paul Carter, Fire Chief David Carter, CEO Duane Ford, Assistant Barbara Grindle, Robert Jones.   2) Read and approved the minutes of the […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, September 26, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING September 26, 2013 Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established a quorum.  Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present:  Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Fire Chief David Carter, CEO Duane Ford, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes of September 17. Signed the […]

Selectmen’s Meeting, September 12, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING September 12, 2013 1) Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established a quorum. Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Victor Smith Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Fire Chief David Carter, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Robert Jones, Chris Crockett from Rocket Computers. 2) Read and approved last week’s minutes. 3) Signed the treasurer’s […]

Selectmen’s Minutes September 5, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING September 5, 2013 1) Opened the meeting and established a quorum Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Victor Smith Also present:  Packet Reporter Bette Britt, Assistant Barbara Grindle,  CEO Duane Ford 2) Read and approved the minutes of August 29. 3) Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $61,621.89; $50,912.31 was for school expenses, […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, August 29, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING August 29, 2013 Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith Also present:  Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, CEO Duane Ford, Assistant Barbara Grindle, Road Commissioner Paul Carter, Packet reporter Bette Britt, Dr. Wilgram. 1) Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established a quorum. 2) Read and […]

Planning Board Minutes, August 13, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK PLANNING BOARD MEETING August 13, 2013 Planning Board members present:  Peter Neill, Michael Rossney, Nicole Gray, Secretary Sylvia Wardwell, Chairman John Allen Also present:  Selectmen Victor Smith, Nelson Grindal, CEO Duane Ford, Assistant to the Selectmen Barbara Grindle Chairman Allen called the meeting to order at 7 pm. The board welcomed new […]

Selectmen’s Minutes August 22, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING August 22, 2013 Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith Also present:  Treasurer Cindy Reilly, CEO Duane Ford, Assistant Barbara Grindle 1) At 6 pm opened the meeting and established a quorum present. 2) Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting. 3) Signed the treasurer’s warrant for […]

Selectmen’s Minutes August 15, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING August 15, 2013 Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle, Robert Jones, Fred Marston, Diana Wood, Steve Tobey, Reporter Anne Berlant. 1) Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 2) Signed the […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, August 8, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING August 8, 2013 Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith Also present:  Road Commissioner Paul Carter, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, CEO Duane Ford, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Assistant Barbara Grindle, Steve McCourt 1) Read and accepted the minutes from last week. 2) Signed the Treasurer’s warrant for $49,712.75; education accounted […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, August 1, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING August 1, 2013 Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith Also present:  Durward Parkinson, CEO Duane Ford, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Assistant Barbara Grindle 1) Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 2) Signed treasurer’s warrant for $10,973.79; administration salaries, unemployment compensation and taxes totaled $7,631.28.   3) […]