Thursday March 13th

-Opened the meeting and established a quorum. S. Ford and B. Duffy present. Also, in attendance; D. Ford. L. Dow, David Carter, J. Fill, D. Astbury, A. Roy, C. Roy J. Wetterskog E. Carter and S. Carter; R. Colburn online.
-Reviewed and signed Treasurer’s warrant
-Read and approved minutes from 3/6 meeting- Motion and 2nd to accept as written with spelling correction. 2-0 approved.

CEO differed to E. Carter discussion
CEO REPORT- Duane attended a meeting with DEP about immediate remediation of asphalt to the shore at stumpy cove. He discussed with DEP the change of the shoreland zone ordinance from 75ft to 100ft proposed for open town meeting on Saturday 3/15. There has been lots of talk about a “Glampground” on Caterpillar Hill. Neighbors have notified and the town has been aware of the work being done there, but no paperwork has been filed with the planning board to date. They seem to be aggressively moving forward, and Duane is prepared to have a discussion of a “stop work” order, until they approach the town with a proposal.

Fire Chief Update- David gave a brief update which included receiving the contract from 4 Guys for the fire truck. The department also received a grant from the Maine Forest service for a portable pump.

DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS:
1. A. Carter Taxes- Everett Carter asked the board to enter into an agreement beginning in May for $300 per month to begin paying the back taxes for his dads’ property located at 44 Ridge View Dr. Motion and 2nd to accept proposed payment arrangement. 2-0 approved. Lyndsey will draw up agreement for Everett to sign next week.
2. Plow Contract Signing- The Select Board received the necessary documents from Daryl Astbury and had the 2-year extended contact ready to be signed. Copies were provided to Daryl for his records. Motion and 2nd to accept the 2-year contract with Daryl Astbury. 2-0 approved.
3. Comp Plan Review- Jerry reviewed the missing components to the goals for the comprehensive plan. They have about 60%. He’d like work with the Select Board to finish with the goal section.
4. Planning for Election and Town Meeting- There was a nice get together at the office prior to the meeting to bid Cindy and Colby farewell. Cake was shared and gifts were given. The remainder of the cake will be given out at the election on Friday and there will be a poster set up for folks to sign for Cindy on their way out. We would like to thank both Cindy and Colby for their many years of service. Cindy is all set for voting from 1pm-6pm and her term will officially expire at midnight on the 15th. Town meeting is on Saturday at 9am until adjournment. Elected Officials will be sworn in prior to the meeting. The board members are prepared for open meeting.

Assistant’s Report- Lyndsey asked the board to formally vote to remove Cindy from the bank accounts and to add Barry and Amy effective immediately. Motion and 2nd to do so. 2-0 approved. Lyndsey will submit the vote to the bank, and they will distribute the documents to sign.

Public Comment- Johanna Fill asked about the taxpayer list in the town report and noted that there were property owners missing. Susan reiterated to Mrs. Fill that there was a hiccup in TRIO (the software that creates the lists for the report). Lyndsey had used the report format from last year with the new year’s numbers and there was a glitch. A new search was run with no issues, the digital copy will be updates, and printouts made available of the delinquent taxpayer list as per statute, it’s all that is required. This will be on our radar for next year to watch for.

ADJOURN:
Motioned and 2nd to adjourn. Approved 2-0 @6:24pm

Respectfully Submitted,
Lyndsey Dow