Next Select Board Meetings are scheduled for
Tuesday November 15th & Tuesday November 29th @ 6pm at the Town Office
Next Agenda will be posted on Monday November 7th
Next Select Board Meetings are scheduled for
Tuesday November 15th & Tuesday November 29th @ 6pm at the Town Office
Next Agenda will be posted on Monday November 7th
Approved 10-25-2011 Selectboard Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2011
Submitted By:
Rebecca Lenfestey, Admin. Assistant
October 25, 2011
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:10pm on Tuesday October 11, 2011 by serving chair person Pat McEachron. Select board members Pat McEachron, Robert Roxby, Duncan Bond, and David W. Lunt were in attendance. Administrative Assistant Rebecca Lenfestey, Town Administrator Micheal Colleran via Skype and 2 members of the public were also present.
I- MINUTES-
Review and acceptance of minutes from Selectboard Meeting from September 26th 2011 RR 1st, DB 2nd. Unanimous Approval
II- Old Business
At this point in time PM reports that Donna Weigle the Frenchboro Health Officer is no longer serving as Health Officer. Donna has had many things come up including recent surgery and doesn’t feel she can serve Frenchboro at this time. PM and MC report that state regulations state in the event of a vacancy in this position the Select Board Chair is to serve as Health Officer. Board discussed other options and PM will contact previous Health Officer Julian Kuffler to ask if he still has an interest in serving the Town of Frenchboro since he has in the past and has also completed all necessary training.
PM also reports discussions trying to fill the position of Code Enforcement Officer. PM has been in touch with Kim Keene and she may have an interest in serving the Town Of Frenchboro. PM will continue to try Kim Keene and report back to the Board.
A- Snow Plow Contract
B- Board Of Appeals Ordinance
A- Warrant presented and signed. Tax Collector Report and Treasurer’s Reciepts received and accepted. RR 1st, and DB 2nd. Unanimous. The Board was also provided with an updated General Ledger from Treasurer Rachel Bishop. It is in the filing cabinet under Selectboard files General Ledger.
B- MAIL- The selectboard reviewed mail.
A- The Selecboard was sent a form from the State of Maine requesting a contact person on island for DHHS. The Board Of Selectmen will act as contact person with Town mailing address, town email address, and town office number as contact info.
B- Board received Hancock County Proposed Budget 2012. Filed.
C- State of Maine Board of Property Tax review, given to Assessors.
D- 2011 Municipal Property Tax Levy Limit Survey form given to Assessors. RR to fill out and return.
E- National Flood Insurance Program requires immediate response within 30 days. MC will work on this.
F- Census Survey request. They will be sending paperwork, when it comes in MC will fill out and return.
G- Maine Municipal Directory 2011-2012 filed on shelf.
H- MMA Worker’s Comp Fund Dividend received.
I- MMA Worker’s Comp application needs to be filled out and returned by October 17th 2011. MC will get documents needed from Treasurer, RB, and a copy of previous year document to use as example from RL.
J- PM reports that the current acting Health Officer Donna Wiegle was sent an anonymous Health complaint. The board of selectmen policy is not to act on anonymous complaints, but PM reports that she was told in the event of a health issue the board should respond. The board discussed the alleged complaint against resident Monte Smart for having no septic or well. DB agreed to speak with Monte Smart about the issue and report back to the board at next meeting.
K- The board has also had a FOAA information request. MC is handling the communication and RL is researching the documents.
IX- Adjourned.-
Motion to adjourn at 8 pm. Next Meeting October 25, 2011
Assessors Meeting needs to be scheduled. TBA
Invitation To Bid
SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR 2011-2012
The Town of Frenchboro invites bids for the Snow Removal Contract for 2011-2012 season or longer. The Snow Removal Contract specifies the terms and conditions of the contract, although minor amendments will be discussed.
All sealed bids will be due by November 15th at 6:00 P.M. at the Community Building, 1 Executive Drive. Bids will be opened and a decision will be made that night at the regular meeting by the Town of Frenchboro Selectmen. You do not have to be present for your bid to be considered.
Please contact Rebecca Lenfestey, Administrative Assistant, Town of Frenchboro, 1 Executive Drive to request a copy of the Contract. You may write, call 334-2933, or email at frenchboro@gmail.com.
The Town Of Frenchboro is posting this email as requested by
Frenchboro Ferry Representative Tammy Desjardin:
The holidays will soon be upon us and the Maine State Ferry Service is
providing us with the option of having ferry service on Christmas and
New Years as they both fall on Sunday this year. (similar to
Thanksgiving departure times)
Though the times may not be perfect for everyone’s personal schedule,
maybe we can all keep in mind that the ferry is willing to make a run
on the holiday, instead of completely shutting down.
If you have any questions or comments please get in touch with me:
frenchborotownclerk@gmail.com
frenchborotax@gmail.com
tlbdesjardin5@gmail.com
The times for these holiday trips ( 11/24/11, 12/25/11 & 1/1/12) would be:
Departing Bass Harbor at 7:30am for Frenchboro
Departing Frenchboro for Bass Harbor at 8:15am
Agenda
Selectboard Meeting
Tuesday
October 25, 2011
6:00 pm
Town Office
I. Approval of previous meeting minutes
II. Old Business
III. New Business
IV. Administrative
A. Warrant
B. Mail
V. Other Business
A.
VI. Date and time of next meetings- TBA
Assessors Meeting Immediately Following
Next Selectboard Meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2011 6pm Town Office
Agenda will be posted on Monday October 17th
Agenda
Selectboard Meeting
Monday
October 11, 2011
6:00 pm
Town Office
I. Approval of previous meeting minutes
II. Old Business
III. New Business
IV. Administrative
A. Warrant
B. Mail
~PM Health Officer Report
V. Other Business
A.
VI. Date and time of next meetings- 10-11-2011 & 10-25-2011
Assessors Meeting Immediately Following
Agenda
Selectboard Meeting
Monday
September 26, 2011
6:00 pm
Town Office
I. Approval of previous meeting minutes
II. Old Business
III. New Business
IV. Administrative
A. Warrant
B. Mail
V. Other Business
A. Set Date & Time Assessors Meeting
VI. Date and time of next meetings-
Assessors Meeting Immediately Following
Agenda
Selectboard Meeting
Monday
September 12, 2011
6:00 pm
Town Office
I. Approval of previous meeting minutes
II. Old Business
III. New Business
IV. Administrative
A. Warrant
B. Mail
V. Other Business
VI. Date and time of next meetings- 9/12, 9/26
Assessors Meeting Immediately Following
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
September 12, 2011
Submitted By:
Rebecca Lenfestey, Admin. Assistant
September 26, 2011
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm on Monday September 12, 2011 by serving chair person Pat McEachron. Select board members Pat McEachron, Robert Roxby, and Duncan Bond were in attendance. Administrative Assistant Rebecca Lenfestey, Town Administrator Micheal Colleran via Skype and 5 members of the public were also present.
I- MINUTES-
Review and acceptance of minutes from Selectboard Meeting from August 29th 2011 DB 1st, RR 2nd. Unanimous Approval Note initials for Robert Roxby shall be RR and not BR.
II- TOWN CLERK –
DB and PM report that Tammy Desjardin will be Frenchboro Town Clerk again with the understanding she needs to be sworn in for her new term and she will need to attend necessary training for this year. DB 1st, RR 2nd. Unanimous
OTHER TOWN POSITIONS-
Open Town Positions are currently all filled, but RAL reminds board that at least two of those positions are in the short term and the Board still needs to think about resolutions for near future.
III- Selectboard Projects-
A- PM has contacted Harbor Committee chair Brian Coffay to request a Harbor committee meeting to discuss necessary repairs to float storage area belonging to Mrs. Neilson. PM will attend the meeting to determine if the Harbor Committee wants to follow through with the repairs or if the Harbor committee wishes the Selectboard to follow through with the repairs. Consensus.
B- PM reports her research efforts regarding the Board Of Appeals Ordinance. The model suggested for use for The Town Of Frenchboro is something similar to what SW Harbor has which is very straightforward. Consensuses to have Town Administrator Michael Colleran draft a copy.
C- RR has reported the new Generator Trailer is all ordered. The payment is on the warrant and RR will arrange pick up. Consensus. Also, Board discussed other maintenance issues with trailer and Generator and RR will head all efforts regarding Generator. Consensus. RR is still researching the Solar Trickle Charger to be discussed another time. Board Consensus for the old Generator Trailer to be discarded. Board also discussed RR and DWL to work with Swan’s Island Electric Company to discuss repairs and easier set up of the Generator.
D- DB has ordered shingles and trim boards for community building repairs to come from EBS on Wednesday Ferry. DB will arrange volunteer days for the work.
E- DB offers explanation on paperwork/survey from Superintendent’s Office. There are separate lots allocated for the School, the Church,the Parsonage, and 1/3 acre for cemetery. DB will attend a church meeting for further discussion. PM states initially it was irrelevant but now with the fuzziness of this there is a concern. Consensus among board to offer a resolution, inexpensive to make everyone happy.
F- MCHT deeds letter typed and sent.
IV- Contract for Town Administrator
V- Contract for Public Bathroom
VII- ADMINISTRATIVE
A- Warrant presented and signed.
B- Treasurer’s Receipt/Report accepted. RR 1st, DB 2nd, Unanimous.
C- MAIL- The selectboard reviewed mail.
A- The Town Of Frenchboro Selectboard Attn: Jessica Bellah mail was from anonymous regarding a Town Of Frenchboro Contract Signed in 1993 between David Lunt and Town Of Frenchboro Selectboard regarding a Parking Agreement. DB motion to discuss. Board discussed and Consensus to act by calling a meeting between David Lunt, Laurette and Zachary Lunt, Duncan Bond and Rob Stuart.
B- Consensus from Board to send Michael Colleran materials on CDBG grant guidelines to research if Frenchboro would qualify.
VIII.- OTHER BUSINESS
A- Fire Department asks board to think about plowing a section of ball field for the purpose of Life Flight in the winter months. RAL to contact Life Flight for verification of what they may need for conditions. Consensus.
IX- Adjourned.-
Motion to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Next Meeting September 26, 2011