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TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2023
Present: Jim Bulger, Bradford Calhoun, Thomas Otterman, Carl Hildebrandt and Jake Thompson (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road Foreman) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Visitors: John Hood, Bill Johnson, Becky Christian, Hank Buermeyer, Wayne Bernier, Louise Dodge, Colin Pope, Riley Porter, Catherine Zachary, Ann and Bruce Peck, Burnice Dow, Steve and Deb Smith, Mary Smith, Susan Pratt, Alex Nuti-de Biasi, Catherine Eich, Cindy Schubert, Tonia Mauro and via Microsoft Teams Amber Downing, Donna Otterman, Michele Boyer, and Sue and CJ Altland.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to approve minutes from meetings of September 6, 2023 and September 11, 2023. Passed unanimously.
VISITORS
Wayne Bernier – He discussed a property line issue. No action by the Select Board.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment. Garage Site – Fred Smith will be starting the job soon.
Person Available for Part Time Employment – Put on file.
GENERAL
Insurance Value for Items from Macdonald Estate – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to remove the three agricultural items and leave the rest as is. Passed unanimously.
Community Hall - Contract for Environmental Inspection – Phase One analysis. Motion by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for the Chair to sign the agreement with Wheeler Environmental for up to $2500. Passed unanimously.
Town Health Officer – Hank Buermeyer will not be seeking re-appointment when his term ends in March 2024.
CORRESPONDENCE
Animal Bite – The Board reviewed the report from the Town Health Officer, Hank Buermeyer, about a dog bite that occurred near the intersection of Topsham Corinth Road and Powder Spring Road. Hank Buermeyer discussed the Animal Control Ordinance. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to direct the Animal Control Officer, with State Police assistance, to impound the dog
within a couple days. Passed unanimously. Jim Bulger will contact the Animal Control Officer immediately following the meeting.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2318 in the amount of $73,405.70 for accounts payable and $6,418.88 for payroll.
OTHER
Budget Committee – needs to be appointed soon.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel. Passed unanimously. Cindy Flannigan was invited to attend. Meeting adjourned to executive session from 8:10pm to 8:28pm. No action taken.
Meeting adjourned at 8:29pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amber Downing