Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes August 1st, 2024

Town of Sedgwick

Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes

Thursday August 1st, 2024

 

  • Opened the meeting and established a quorum. S. Ford and B. Duffy present. Also in attendance: D. Ford and L. Dow (remotely). Jeremy Eaton and James Wood from the public.
  • Reviewed and signed Treasurer’s warrant
  • Read and approve minutes form the July 25th meeting- TABLED

CEO REPORT:

Deferred to discussion item number one- But did mention that we be made aware in regard to Black Pond situation- that the town rec’d check for attorney fees but that something felt amiss and should be looked into.

DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS:

  1. Jeremy Eaton to discuss James Wood property- Jeremy Eaton and James wood discussed with the Select Board the status of the property and questions about limitations to any potential upgrades. The property has been acquired by the town for nonpayment of taxes, and the new tax law prohibited sale of and tax acquired property to anyone other than the previous owner without going through a complicated sale process. Mr. Wood says he wasn’t made aware of this situation. The information they needed/wanted would need to come from Lyndsey (the tax collector)- Mr. Wood will touch base with Lyndsey tomorrow (Friday) about the taxes. Duane discussed the process of any advancements that may be planned for the property in the future.
  2. Discussion on how to reduce expenses under administration- TABLED until 3 Select Board members can discuss as a whole.

ADJOURN:

Motioned and 2nd to adjourn. Approved 2-0 at 6:42pm

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Lyndsey Dow

Approved 2-0 (Pert abstained: absent) 8/8/24