Town of Fryeburg Maine
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SELECTMEN’S MEETING
Town of Fryeburg
Minutes of February 19, 2004

Attendees: Harry True, Allan Trumbull, Ed Wilkey, Val Royer

Mr. True opened the meeting at 7:01pm.

During public forum Hannah Warren asked the Selectmen if they would explain the Pine Tree Zone. Mr. True gave a brief explanation of the presentation given by Mr. Morgan of SMRPC.

Ms. Warren also had another concern about the snowmobiles in Peary Park. She wanted to know if there was a policy against them. She said there was one for Bradley Park and she feels there should be one for the other parks. She was directed to the Parks Committee or the Police Chief as they had addressed this problem last year.

There were no licenses or permits to be signed.

Dangerous buildings were first under town business. The CEO had provided pictures of a structure in North Fryeburg on the old river that needs to be addressed. The Selectmen also received a letter from Mr. Leo P Benecchi, Fryeburg Health Officer, stating that he feels “the Sadie Adams School in North Fryeburg is uninhabitable and/or unusable for a school building and feels there are strong indications for the building to be condemned.”
Mr. Trumbull made a motion to set up a public hearing at the next Selectmen’s Meeting on these two cases. Mr. Wilkey seconded and motion passed 3-0.

Land Use Ordinance changes were reviewed. Mr. Trumbull had a problem with the Section 23 (Definitions and Word Usage), the definition of Development. He feels that the definition is too vague.

Mr. Trumbull also brought up the article for the Wellhead Protection Area. The area does not have any set boundaries or measurements. There are no proper maps depicting the exact areas involved.

Mr. Trumbull moved that both of these articles be returned to the Planning Board for more review. Mr. Wilkey seconded and motion passed 3-0. The Selectmen would like a report back from the Planning Board by the next meeting. Mr. True will talk to the PUC in Augusta about the Fryeburg water situation.

Next was the proposed warrant article for an access easement at the new town garage. At this time the land owned behind the garage is land locked. When DEP set up the driveway they made the Town aware they would have to grant and easement. It was recommended by counsel to add, “Any future cost of maintenance of the shared portion of the easement shall be equally shared by the parties.” Mr. Wilkey moved to accept the ordinance with the addition of the recommendation. Mr. Trumbull seconded and motion passed 3-0.

Mr. Trumbull reported that there have been problems at Bradley Park with the signs being removed and jumps being built. Mr. Trumbull moved that we replace the signs, put them in a higher location, and anchor them better. Mr. Wilkey seconded and motion passed 3-0. Mr. True feels we should advertise that the signs were removed.

Donna Woodward and a group of concerned citizens were in to discuss their creation of an Aquifer Research and Development Committee. The committee presented the mission statement and members on the board. It was asked if people could volunteer to be on the committee. Ms. Woodard said any interested people could join in. The committee was “Respectfully requesting approval of a new coalition on behalf of the Town of Fryeburg.” This committee is being set up to do the fact finding on the Poland Spring and Fryeburg Water Co. and report its findings to the people of the Town.

Mr. Trumbull would like the Board of Selectmen to not be involved at all. Mr. Wilkey feels that it would be good to know both sides of the issue. Mr. Shaffner stated that the mission statement is meant to be positive.

Mr. Joe Solari asked if this was for this one aquifer or for all aquifers. Ms. Woodward stated that is was the Fryeburg Water and Nestles project. Mr. Solari said there is nothing that connects this aquifer with the town of Fryeburg. The Fryeburg water source could come from anywhere.

Mr. Dick Krasker said the committee was just a group to look at facts and get away from emotions. They want to know how it will effect the people of the town be it good or bad.

Mr. True asked why they were asking for approval from the Town. Ms. Woodward stated that the committee did not want to look like some headhunting group out to cause problems. Mr. Kevin Muse stated he didn’t see the harm in this at all. He doesn’t see any problem with Mr. Wilkey volunteering on the board. The committee wants to be upfront with the Selectmen and people of the town. The Selectmen could request the committee to come back with a report.

Mr. True sees there are many different opinions. Asked if the Board wanted to act on this or table till the next meeting. Mr. Trumbull wanted to think about the implications. Ms. Woodward stated that there is a time element. Poland Spring is not presenting enough information at this time. Mr. Trumbull moved that the item be tabled until the next meeting. Mr. True accepted the motion and it passed 2-1.

The Selectmen reviewed the DOT Project Solicitations. They felt everything was in order.

Mr. Trumbull made a motion to agree with the recommendations of Attorney Michael Hill as shown in his letter of February 17, 2004, paragraph 3, in regards to performance guarantees. Mr. Wilkey seconded and motion passed 3-0.

Mr. Trumbull moved that the minutes of February 5, 2004 be accepted as written. Mr. Wilkey seconded and passed 3-0.

Mr. Arizona Zipper came in to present his share of the Jockey Cap Property to the Town. Both parties share in the property equally. Mr. Zipper has a proposed price of $140,000. He thinks it would be a great idea for the Parks Committee to set up a park for the community. He had some conditions that he would like to see implemented should the Town create the park. Mr. Zipper will write up a proposal and present it to Ms. June Irvine on Friday.

Mr. Trumbull moved to enter executive session at 8:45pm. A motion was made to end executive session at 8:47pm. At this time Mr. Trumbull made a motion to raise the Administration Budget $4000. Mr. Wilkey seconded and motion passed 3-0.

Mr. Trumbull made a motion to adjourn at 9:00pm. Mr. Wilkey seconded and meeting ended.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie P Royer
Adm. Asst.

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