TOWN OF FRYEBURG, MAINE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES
JUNE, 15, 2006  

Following the special town meeting, the meeting was called to order and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board then reviewed the minutes from May 11 th and June 1 st. Mr. Wilkey made a motion to approve the minutes from May 11 th, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Knapp made a motion to approve the minutes from June 1 st, which was seconded by Mr. Wilkey. The motion carried unanimously.

Appointments

Due to a resignation, there is a new vacancy on the Recreation Committee. Mr. Covelli presented a memo from the current Recreation Committee members suggesting the appointment of Billie L’Heroux. Mr. Wilkey made a motion to approve the appointment, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The motion carried unanimously.

Public Forum

Mr. Krasker requested the use of the town office address as a physical mailing address for the purposes of the water district. Mr. Knapp made a motion to allow the use of the town address, which was seconded by Ed. Wilkey. The motion carried unanimously.

Old Business

Airport Grant Proposal-Planning Grant

Mr. Joe Solari was present to discuss the proposal. The Board and Mr. Solari discussed current changes to the airport, the town’s obligation to maintain the airport, and other towns’ fiscal contribution to its improvement. The board was invited to the airport board meetings the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 P.M.. The airport is currently seeking funding for planning of improvements and maintenance involving the cutting of trees and brush. The town manager said that he would have the town attorney review the application and it should be available on Monday for submission.

Adoption of Emergency Protocol

The board continued its discussion of the developed and amended protocol, as well as when the plan will be implemented. Fire Drills will likely begin starting after July 15 th. The board agreed that this would be a living document that would be amended yearly. Mr. Knapp moved to adopt the policy as amended by the town manager, which was seconded by Mr. Wilkey. The motion carried unanimously.

The board also expressed concern over Mr. Chet Cherrette’s dual role as the EMA Coordinator and a firefighter.

Haley Town Road

The board reviewed the contract and discussed the rates given. The board discussed the project, and the potential use of bonds for funding. Mr. Knapp moved to accept the contract, which was seconded by Mr. Wilkey. The motion carried unanimously.

Amended Website Contract

After review of the contact, Mr. Knapp moved to accept the contract without the .gov provision, which was seconded by Mr. Wilkey. Mr. Wilkey moved to amend this motion and designate the funds from the media account, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The motion to amend passed unanimously, and the motion as amended passed unanimously.

Fire Department Heating Specs

The town manager requested the board’s permission to put out the bid with the specs determined by the Town Manager, Fire Chief, and CEO. The board granted its approval.

Review of Transfer Station Equipment Bids

The board reviewed the bid for the compacter, and after extension discussion of what this bid included, the board agreed to discuss with Leavitt Boucher whether their quote included turnkey installation.

NEW BUSINESS

Lease Extension—Canal Bridge Camping Area

Mr. Nate Martel was the attorney present from Hooper, Deans, and Cargill, representing Mr. Russell. There was discussion whether the applicant had met the May 1 st deadline to let the town know in writing whether he would like to extend the lease. The board discussed how a review of the contract could end up being in the best interests of the town and the applicant. Mr. Knapp moved to table the matter until a later board meeting so that the board can review the lease, Mr. Wilkey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Nomination to the MMA Legislative Policy and Executive Committee

There are two seats available, and the positions would require 10 hours per month in Augusta. The board agreed to nominate Mr. Knapp and Mr. Wilkey. The Chairman will sign the paperwork.

Historic Properties—Capital Needs Survey

The town received a survey from the state requesting a list of historical properties in need for capital improvement. The Town Manager agreed to forward the paperwork to the Historical Society for completion.

The board also discussed the potential use of the remaining funds left from Poland Springs Town House restoration donation and to use these to repaint the Museum.

Planning Board Public Hearing

The board received a letter as an abutter for the Public Hearing on July 10 th for the Hugh Hastings gravel pit. The board agreed to put together a list of concerns for review by the Planning Board.

Code Enforcement Officer Recruiting Strategy

The board discussed the need to meet with the Planning Board and Board of Appeals Chairmen to discuss the job description and to discuss the potentiality of Administrative Support for both boards. They discussed the benefits of both a full time and part time CEO.

Visitor’s Center Update

Mr. Pottle, DOT Project Manager has inquired as to whether the town has use for the current visitor center structure. The board requested that the Town Manager inquire as to the conditions of accepting the use of the building and the costs of transport before moving it.

Other Business

The board approved the $500 bid for purchase of the manure spreader.

Mr. Wilkey brought to attention that there were no Democrat Vote Counters and asked the board’s permission to invite interested parties to serve. The board approved.

Mr. Krasker requested that the board meet with the committees to explain the town manager form of government and how its affects their role.

Mr. Wilkey made a motion to go into executive session to discuss real estate matters, which was seconded by Mr. Knapp. The motion carried unanimously.

The board exited its executive session discussions. No action was taken. Having no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lindsay Straw

Recording Secretary