AMENDED BOARD OF SELECTMEN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 2007 700

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN

AMENDED

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

7:00 P.M.

MINUTES


0.0 EXECUTIE SESSION 6:00 P.M. 1 M.R.S.A § 405 (3)


Leighton Carver made a motion to go into executive session at 6:03 p.m., Dave Thompson seconded, motion passed (4-0).


Leighton Carver made a motion to come out of executive session at 6:50 p.m., Dave Thompson seconded, motion passed (4-0).


1.0 Call to Order- Chairman Burt Batty called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.


Members present were Seth Goodall, Leighton Carver, Dave Thompson, Richard Goodall (arrived 7:15 p.m.) along with Laurisa Loon and Thomas Fortier, Town Manager. Others present were Barbara Barter, Pauline Beasley, Jerry Skinner, Don Mackenzie, Andy Pierce, Jim Goodall, Nellie Blagden, Charlie Ipcar, Seth Berry, Glenn Dewitt, Mike Reagan, Laurie Boucher and Darryl Sterling.


2.0 Pledge of Allegiance


2.1 Moment of Silence


3.0 Request to approve Board of Selectmen minutes of August 30, 2007.


Dave Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of August 30, 2007, Leighton Carver seconded, motion passed (4-0).


4.0 Appointments, Resignations, Proclamations, Resolutions-None


5.0 Public Hearings, Presentation

5.1 Special Town Meeting-Darryl Sterling

Shall the Town of Richmond vote to approve a Community Development Block Grant application for the Community Enterprise Grant Program in the amount of $150,000.


Burt Batty turns the meeting over to Laurie Boucher, Deputy Clerk:


Laurie Boucher Reads the Warrant:


Sagadahoc, ss. State of Maine


TO: Richard Heald, Constable of the Town of Richmond


In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Richmond, said county, qualified by law to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the Richmond Town Office in said Town on the 13th of September, 2007 at 7:00 o’clock in the evening, then and there to act upon the following article to wit:


MUNICIPAL

ARTICLE 1. To elect a Moderator, by secret ballot, who will preside at said meeting using the “Town Meeting, Rules and Procedure” handout. The “Maine Moderator’s Guide” shall be utilized by the moderator if he/she cannot resolve any procedural conflict with the handout.


Leighton Carver made a motion to nominate Thomas Fortier, Town Manager as moderator, Dave Thompson seconded, motion passed (4-0).


Thomas Fortier gave the details of Municipal Article 2. and the purpose of the Special Town Meeting, where this article was previously passed at Town Meeting but needed to be worded as follows.


MUNICIPAL

ARTICLE 2. STATE OF MAINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM


Shall the Town of Richmond vote to approve a Community Development Block Grant application for the Community Enterprise Grant program in the amount of $150,000. and to submit same to the Department of Economic and Community Development and if said program is approved, to authorize the municipal officers to accept said grant funds, to make such assurances, assume such responsibilities, and exercise such authority as are necessary and reasonable to implement such programs. This is to comply with CDBG regulations from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.


Leighton Carver made a motion to accept Warrant Article 2., Dave Thompson seconded, discussion as follows:


Seth Berry congratulates the selectmen and Darryl Sterling for their efforts and work on the grant. Communities need to go after federal money for their towns. Charlie Ipcar also states he is in favor of the motion and would like to see this program and ones like it continue into the future.


Thomas Fortier closes public discussion and entertains a vote, (19-0-1) Seth Goodall abstains from the vote.


6.0 Administrative Items-Unfinished Business


6.1 Emergency Management Plan of the Town of Richmond-Glenn Dewitt

Selectman action requested to review the Emergency Management Plan.

Burt Batty would entertain a motion to table until next meeting so Glenn Dewitt may review the selectmen’s proposed additions and/or deletions. Leighton Carver made a motion to table to next meeting, Dave Thompson seconds. Discussion takes place Leighton Carver asks if Glenn has referred to any state agencies, Glenn replies only County then the plan will be filed with the State. Leighton Carver also refers Glenn Dewitt to “Maine Prepares” a procedural handout. Thomas Fortier states Glenn will be attending the Department Head meeting on Tuesday September 18, 2007 and will get his input at that time. Point person to call an emergency is the Emergency Manager followed by Fire Chief or whomever is designated by the Emergency Manager followed by phone calls to the Police, Town Manager and Selectmen.


Burt Batty states there is a motion still on the table and would entertain a vote at this point, motion passed (4-1).


7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS-NEW BUSINESS


7.1 Transfer of Merry Meeting Micro Loan Program to MCBDP-Thomas Fortier

The Micro loan program includes Richmond, Dresden, Bowdoinham, Bowdoin and Litchfield. MCBDP management of the micro-loan program will save time and money.


Laurie Boucher states that the program will save time and money and there will be no need for auditing payments. The original grant was for $100,000., $10,000. to be paid to MCBDP and $90,000. to loan out. Richmond residents will still be offered all the same amenities they will just be applying through the MCBDP and more funds may be available. Seth Goodall made a motion to allow the transfer of the Merry Meeting Micro Loan Program to MCBDP, Dave Thompson seconded, motion passed (5-0).


7.2 Trustee of Trust Funds- David Thompson

Selectmen action requested to discuss trust funds.


Dave Thompson states that some of trust funds are to be overseen by the selectmen per some of the wills. Laurie Boucher states the auditor needs more information, the auditor will be unable to audit with what is available now there needs to be minutes available stating who was there, what was approved, who made the motion, the vote. Backup for checks stating what trust the money should come from. Richard Goodall made a motion to leave operations as they are. Dave Thompson would like to amend Richards motion to include what was discussed be supported. Richard Goodall withdraws motion. Dave Thompson withdraws the amendment to the motion. Leighton Carver made a motion that all files be kept and remain in the town office vault, minutes will be kept and filed at the town, voucher/checks will need to be signed by a majority of the members at a meeting of the members, Selectmen will designate to the trustees the handling of the funds but will receive an update of how the money is spent. Seth Goodall seconds, motion passed (4-1).


7.3 Richmond Land Use Ordinance Article 5. Section X. Sings Signs-Seth Goodall

Selectmen action requested to discuss and review Article 5. Section X. Signs of the Richmond Land Use Ordinance.


Several handouts are included from Freeport and Wiscasset’s Sign Ordinances. Would like to create a board of various people to begin review of the Land Use Ordinance. Dave Thompson made a motion to nominate Seth Goodall to be in charge of developing a committee, Leighton Carver seconded, motion passed (5-0).


    1. REA Step 3-Refer Tom to MMA for Legal Council Advice-Dave Thompson


Dave Thompson made a motion for Thomas Fortier to seek legal advice regarding REA, Leighton Carver seconded, motion passed (5-0).


8.0 Miscellaneous Business-Oral & Written Communications


    1. Public


Pauline Beasley would like to state that it is National Older Work Week and would like to place a sign up at the town office. All non-profits can receive free help.


8.2 Selectmen


Seth Goodall- A letter of intents has been filed for Richmond, Dresden, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Monmouth. A public meeting will take place Tuesday September 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the Halldale Elementary School they will continue to meet weekly. Seth would also like the Regional School Union Committee as an item on the Selectmen’s Agenda consecutively.


Burt Batty- The next waterfront meeting will by for September 20th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the waterfront being rezoned. Also will be attending a meeting with Seth Berry to discuss the Bond Issue Referendum in November regarding the available funds $35,000,000. for riverfront communities.


Leighton Carver- Tuesday was the meeting of CDBG, they had three applicants two of which received loans. Richmond Contracting and Manufacturing in the amount of $50,000. to replace 124 windows. Another applicant received $18,000. for a new furnace. Also Big Truck/Machine Day was this past Saturday and did not believe there was much effort put in. Town Manager states he attended along with Andy (Fire Chief) with a Fire truck, Bob Howe with Public Works truck and grader and Chief Heald with a police cruiser.


David Thompson- Questions if the school is bidding out plowing or having the town plow? Town Manager states the Superintendent is to map out what she needs plowed and has not heard from her. Also has heard she may be bidding out the plowing. Also Robin Thayer will be in a tournament this weekend for Maine’s Lakes and Rivers and would like a donation on behalf of the town or Selectmen, all selectmen personally donated $10.


8.3 Town Manager- Richmond Police Department doing a great job with the added responsibility with animal control. Administrative office doing a great job, CEO doing a great job with following up on permits and fines. As well as the Selectmen being supportive.

8.4 Boards and Committees-Darryl Sterling gave the selectmen an update on the board of Economic & Community Development regarding their last meeting.


9.0 Warrants


9.1 Request for action regarding all disbursement warrants.


Dave Thompson made a motion to approve and sign the warrant, Leighton Carver seconded, motion passed (5-0).


Dave Thompson made a motion to move into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m., Leighton Carver seconded, motion passed (5-0).


10.0 Adjournment


Leighton Carver made a motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m., Dave Thompson seconded, motion passed (5-0).









Respectfully Submitted by:_____________________________

Laurisa Loon

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