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MINUTES
TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 26, 2023
Present: Jim Bulger (Chair), Bradford Calhoun, Thomas Otterman, Jake Thompson (Select Board), Richard Sampson (Road Foreman) and via phone Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant) Absent: Carl Hildebrandt, Cynthia Flannigan
Visitors: C J and Sue Altland, Jim and Nancy Clark, Becky Christain, Bill Johnson, John Hood, George Appleton, and Amber Downing
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve minutes from meeting of June 12, 2023. Tom Otterman and Brad Calhoun voted yes. Jake Thompson and Jim Bulger abstained. Carl Hidebrandt was absent.
VISITORS
NEKWMD – The Board discussed how to put waste services out to bid.
Janice Emerson suggested that a backup person learn how to set up Teams in the event that Carl is absent and that it be installed on a Town computer.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Garage Site – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on the plans created by Rob Townsend. They discussed getting detailed copies of the plans to use when putting the project out to bid.
Employee Application – No new applications.
Honey Corners Grant – Still waiting for finalized plans.
Sale of Ben Dexter Land – The Board plans to proceed with a realtor and get a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis), but still need more information. Jake Thompson will look into this further.
GENERAL
Fire Warden – The Board got the paperwork back from the State and the nomination for George Appleton was approved to take over the remainder of Wendell Downing’s term. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson for the Board to sign the application for George Appleton for Fire Warden. Passed unanimously.
Delinquent Dog List – There are 43 dogs and 12 owners on the list. Jim Bulger will speak with Michelle Boyer about turning it over to her.
West Topsham Community Hall – Tom Otterman is working on establishing the boundary line between the Hall and the Church.
CORRESPONDENCE
Town Fair September 26 & 27- The Board reviewed.
Agency of Natural Resources – Need volunteers to work at lakes and ponds. Information will be posted on the town website if anyone is interested.
Public input on Broadband – A link will be posted on the town website to a public survey about the current state of internet service and accessibility.
Liquor License – Thompson Hill Campground for July 29th. Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve the license. Passed unanimously.
Route 25 Resident – New owner inquired about their driveway and opening a business on their property. They were informed that there is no zoning.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2312 in the amount of $34,900.49 for accounts payable and $6,201.88 for payroll.
OTHER
Newsletter to go with tax bills – Board discussed potential topics for a newsletter to update the Town on various projects in progress.
Website – The Board discussed adding information to the website such as the Grand List and Land Maps.
Northeast Pass RV Park – The Board is aware and is handling the issue.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Passed unanimously. Richie Sampson was invited to attend the session. Meeting adjourned to executive session from 8:00pm to 8:20pm. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to extend an offer of employment to an applicant. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Amber Downing