TOWN OF FRYEBURG, MAINE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
AUGUST 5 TH, 2005

Present: Edward Wilkey, Chairman, James Dutton, David Knapp; Phil Covelli, Town Manager, Lindsay Straw, Recording Secretary.

Review of Minutes from 7/21/05: As there was a question regarding the wording of the transfer of library funds discussion in the minutes, Mr. Knapp moved to table the minutes until such was clarified by the Town Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dutton and passed unanimously.

Public Forum:

Representatives from Fiddlehead Campground were present to discuss three existing problems and concerns. The first being the increased cost of having to pump human waste for non-clients, as there a lot of people using the river and also using the portajohn facilities who are not staying on the campground. The second issue is garbage control and pick up after non-clients, who are also dumping their trash on campground property. The third is in regards to behavioral, security, and safety concerns of non-clients who are disruptive passing through campground areas. To improve dealing with the septege issue, it was recommended that Fiddlehead Campground personnel be given their own key so they could pump when needed if the transfer station is not open. To prevent future confusion, the Board agreed to amend the existing Town Sludge Site Operations Policy to allow those who have limited septage storage capacity and who are pumping porta-potties only to have access to the facility after hours. Mr. Dutton so moved to supply keys to Fiddlehead Campground personnel so that they may have access to their own tank when the station is closed, Mr. Knapp seconded the motion and the Board passed the motion unanimously.

New Business:

Police Department Reserve Officer Appointment: Mr. Dutton made a motion to appoint Jason S. Rowles as a Reserve Officer, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The board passed the motion unanimously. Mr. Rowles currently is a Reserve Officer in Bridgton, ME and had a letter of recommendation with his application materials.

PEG Access Channel Meeting: Mr. Knapp attended this meeting, which included selectmen from Conway, Albany, Madison, and Bartlett. Currently, the coalition consists of Conway, Bartlett, and Madison. The main issues discussed were: the Time Warner transition, the short term future of public access channels, and the long term future of technology access channels. August 15 th is the first meeting of the steering committee for the Time Warner group in Augusta. Mr. Knapp will be attending this meeting as the Fryeburg Steering Committee representative.

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant: Originally, the town planned on applying for this grant for improvements to Bog Pond and River Roads. Both projects’ applications were stalled due to additional requirements for their respective projects. Old River Road needed more improvements than originally anticipated, such as additional culverts and the road needed to be lifted. The Bog Pond Road project application was stalled due to required review by the Corps of Engineers and an archaeological study as required by the State Department of Historic Preservation. However, some work was done at the Town’s expense last year to the non-sensitive areas of the project. Mr. Covelli said that he would complete the application for the Bog Pond Road project and it would be submitted by August 31, 2005.

Oxford County Hazardous Waste Day: The board decided not to participate in this project due to the chosen location of the regional collection site. Under this project, for every person that delivers up to 5 gallons of waste, the town is billed. Last year there was not a lot of participation, primarily due to the fact the regional collection site was located in So. Paris. This year, a regional collection site has been designated in the Town of Norway.

Old Business:

Awarding of Painting Bid for “ Old Town House”: Due to favorable recommendations given by former and current customers, Mr. Knapp moved to award the bid to Paint Plus. of Bridgton Maine, at a quoted price of $6000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dutton. The motion passed unanimously.

Awarding of Bid for Paving: Mr. Knapp moved to award the bid to F.R. Carroll, which was seconded by Mr. Dutton. The motion passed unanimously.

Paving Schedule: Roads that currently scheduled to be paved are Stanley Hill Road, Elm Street, and Denmark Road.

Quiet Zone Signage: The board discussed placing an advisory sign reading “Quiet Zone, No Engine Brakes (”36” x 36”) on Route 302 at the west end of the Village. Mr. Covelli reported that some towns have had relative success with such signs. After discussion, the Board members authorized the purchase of the sign.

Tennis Courts: The town has received final approval from the National Parks Service. Mr. Fred Farrell, a consultant hired to write the bid specifications, has suggested waiting to issue a request for bids until January or February 2006, due to the current high costs of asphalt related products. The matter will be revisited at a future meeting.

Other Business:

Mr. Covelli reminded the Board of its invitation to tour Harvest Hills. The Board agreed to go on August 12 th, at 3:30.

Police Station/Public Safety Building: Currently, David Hart has completed rough drawings of the project on a voluntary basis. Anything more will require payment for his services. It was discussed that a Special Town Meeting to authorize the expenditure of funds for additional architectural services may be held sometime in September 2005.

Mr. Knapp presented a draft of his comments to the Liquor Board regarding a liquor license for the Big Apple. All comments are due at the end of the month and the board agreed to submit its recommendations to the Liquor Board.

Mr. Knapp presented an invitation from the Oxford County Board of Commissioners to attend a county budget committee meeting on August 31 st in Lovell. From this meeting, two selectmen will be elected to be a part of the budget committee. The board members planned to go to this meeting.

Mr. Wilkey brought up the subject of towing at the Fryeburg Fair. The matter will be taken up with Chief Brooking and a representative of the Fair as soon as possible, and any recommendations brought back to the Board members.

Mr. Knapp reported that citizens of East Fryeburg and Denmark are very concerned regarding the proposed Poland Springs Loading Facility. He suggested that the Board members look at the ME DOT Driveway Permit Application and send a letter with any additional questions they may have.

The Board then went into executive session to discuss a real estate sale matter. The Board resumed its regularly scheduled meeting. No action was taken on the real estate matter discussed. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Lindsay Straw