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MINUTES
TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, January 10, 2022
Present: Larry Hart, Bradford Calhoun and via Microsoft Teams Carl Hildebrandt, James Bulger,
Bradford Calhoun and Thomas Otterman (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Guy Welch (Road Foreman)
Visitors: Sue and CJ Altland and via Microsoft Teams Pat Plaisted, Jim and Nancy Clark
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Jim Bulger to approve minutes from meeting of
December 27, 2021. Passed unanimously.
CORONA VIRUS
The next clinic is January 17, 2022 from 8:00 am to noon at Waits River Valley School. All the
vaccines and boosters will be available including those for children.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Garage Site – Will discuss in Executive Session at the end of this meeting.
GENERAL
Use of Town Hall – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve use of the Town Hall by Sonya Sweet for a baby shower in early April. Pass unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
NEKWMD – The Board reviewed the price increases for tire disposal.
Dog Issue – Jim Bulger will get more information.
TRORC – The Board is interested in a potential webinar regarding wood heating systems. Information
will be put on the Town Website to determine if residents are interested.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2126 in the amount of $10,344.92 for accounts payable and
$4,246.38 for payroll.
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2201 in the amount of $17,558.88 for accounts payable and
$3,794.70 for payroll
The Board unanimously approved payment of the AFLAC insurance bill when it arrives this month.
Animal Trap – The ACO needs a trap to catch stray cats. Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by
Brad Calhoun to purchase a Havahart trap for $106.00. Passed unanimously.
OTHER
Lister Assistant - Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to hire John Hood
as a temporary assistant for the listers. Passed by a vote of four to one. Larry Hart, Brad Calhoun, Carl
Hildebrandt and Jim Bulger voted Yes. Tom Otterman voted No.
Article regarding Assessor on Warning – The Board voted No.
Town Meeting – Waiting on legislature information regarding use of Australian Ballot. CJ Altland
suggested using the school gym, if available, for an in-person meeting in order to allow room for social
distancing.
Executive Session – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to go into
executive session to discuss land purchase. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned to executive
session from 7:39 pm to 7:49 pm.
Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to sign the Purchase and Sales Agreement for the Vance property.
Passed by a vote of three.
Larry Hart, Brad Calhoun and Carl Hildebrandt voted Yes.
Tom Otterman and Jim Bulger abstained.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.