TOWN OF FRYEBURG, MAINE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
AUGUST 18 TH, 2005

Review of Minutes from 7/21/05 and 8/5/2005: After reviewing the minutes, Mr. Dutton made a motion to pass the minutes as submitted, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Forum:

As the there was nothing presented for Public Forum, the Board moved to New Business.

New Business:

Appointment of Alternate School Board Member: Mr. Knapp moved to table this issue, which was seconded by Mr. Dutton, until information has been confirmed from Maddie Basset via MSMA. The motion passed unanimously.

Appointment of Southern Maine Regional Pine Tree Zone Advisory Committee Representative: Fryeburg is a member of this zone and is entitled to representation. Mr. Knapp volunteered to serve. Mr. Dutton so moved. The motion passed unanimously.

Conservation Sites Signage: Mr. Stephan Jackson has proposed a sign that would be posted at Weston’s Beach and others in the vicinity of Canal Bridge next to the former septage field. He is also looking for a $200 contribution for the costs of the signs. The board agreed to table the matter until the members have had a chance to fully review the matter and to hold a meeting of all concerned parties to review general river issues during the fall/winter.

Oxford House Catering Request: The facility needs approval to allow them to have an outside reception in which liquor will be served. The Chief of Police, Mr. Wayne Brooking, presented no concerns with this proposal. Mr. Dutton made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Safety Building Proposal: There was a general discussion of the necessity of holding a Special Town Meeting to approve contracting with the architect, David Hart, to continue to work on the plans to expand the building. Mr. Ed Wilkey stressed that timeline for completion needs to be formed to present the proposal to voters by Town Meeting in March 2006. Mr. Greg Huemmler brought up the question of ethics regarding the use of Mr. Hart for the preliminary plans for the public safety building. To clarify and reassess town views on this matter, the Board agreed to hold a committee meeting on September 1 st and come up with a date for a special town meeting to discuss this matter. There will be an informational meetings on the proposal held well before Town Meeting 2006.

Fryeburg Fair: The board discussed the need to reassess its previous practices regarding signage and towing along the streets during Fryeburg Fair. Currently, there is some confusion, so either the signage or ordinance will need to be changed. For the signage, it was thought best to emphasize that vehicles illegally parked are actually in a tow-away zone, which could clarify confusion. The Board agreed to look at the existing contract and discuss the particulars. In addition, Chief Brooking will contact Mount Washington Valley Towing and have a meeting to discuss options.

Old Business:

Town Sludge Site Operations Policy: The board discussed changes made to this policy, which were made in paragraphs seven and eight. The additions to the policy was that [individuals] “may be issued keys at the discretion of the Town Manager”, and that individual users with limited sludge storage capacity, who pump only portable toilets, would be granted 24-hour access.

Other Business:

Transfer Station Memo/Recycling Committee Memo: Currently, the committee needs to be renamed and assigned new initial issues. Mr. Knapp moved to change the name and have Mr. Covelli advertise to recruit potential members and invite them to an informational meeting. This was seconded by Mr. Dutton. The motion passed unanimously.

There has also been no response from the Maine DOT on the proposed Weston Bridge Pedestrian/Bike Lane; Mr. Knapp presented a letter that will be sent to the DOT requesting a response.

Steering Committee of the Time Warner Legal Consortium: Mr. Knapp presented minutes from this meeting, and stressed the need to make sure issues of concern are addressed during future meetings.

Mr. Covelli said that final agreement from the National Parks Service regarding the construction of the tennis courts has been made. The board agreed to wait and pursue the matter further in the spring.

Mr. Covelli and the board discussed the need to create a revised employee manual. During the process, input from employees will be sought; and the town will use existing ones as a guide.

The Board then went into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

The Board came out of its Executive Session discussions and voted to terminate the employee in question. The motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Lindsay Straw, Recording Secretary