Fryeburg Selectmen’s Meeting
November 1, 2007

The Meeting was called to order at 5:00 and a quorum was declared.

In attendance was Mr. Wilkey, and Mr. Knapp, Mr. Hall arrived at approximately 5:20.

Public Forum

Mr. Rick Eastman made it known that his bulk water facility can be available for use by the water district if need be.

Review and approval of Minutes of 10/11, 10/18, and the 25th.

Mr. Wilkey made a motion to approve the minutes of 10/11 and 10/18/07 as written. Mr. Knapp seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The minutes of 10/25/07 will be tabled until the next meeting. Mr. Knapp suggested that they be posted on the web site as soon as possible.

Review of submitted correspondence to the Board.

This category to the agenda was added so that correspondence that comes in to the attention of the Board can be read and included in the record. Mr. Krasker submitted a letter that he asked be read into the record. The letter dated 10/29/07 concerned rumors regarding him drilling a well on property he owns on Bog Pond Road. Road. Mr. Wilkey made a motion to include Dick Krasker’s letter in the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Knapp seconded the motion the motion carried unanimously.

Managers Report

The town manager submitted a report that is appended to these minutes.

Election Day Preparations

The town clerk reported the voting booths will be set up the morning of the election. Polls will be open from 9 AM to 8 PM at the American Legion on Bradley Street.

The Registrar of Voters reported that all is ready and all she has to do is print off the voting list for Tuesday. It is now on the CDR and updated. Deceased people were stricken from the voting list. Same day registrations will be processed for those with proof of residency. Evidence of residency can consist of a driver’s license, military ID, auto registration, utility bill, or a letter from a landlord.

This year there will be two people circulating citizen petitions. One person has three different petitions and the other one has one. State regulations state that they cannot be set up at the entrance to the building and cannot talk to people before they vote.

Change Order # 2 Haleytown Road Project-additional driveway culverts.

The change order if for four additional culverts for secondary driveways that were not identified on the original survey. (Hasting’s logging road, Dale Heath’s two second driveways, and Peter Latsey’s secondary driveway. The total amount is $5,160.00. Cliff Hall made a motion that we accept change order #2 regarding $ 5,160.00 for four driveways culverts. Ed Wilkey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Route 302 Scoping Survey.

It was noted that it would be preferable to get as much resident input as possible. A brief letter and an abbreviated version of the survey will be mailed to residents who have addresses along Route 302. In addition, the survey will be placed on the website and advertised in local newspapers. The survey response is due at the end of December 2007.

Discussion regarding appointments to boards and committees.

The manager provided a list of the vacancies as of today (11/1/07). Three people have expressed interest in serving on the planning board.

Mr. Raymond, who was present, stated that he is interested in serving as the alternate representative to the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council.

It was decided that an advertisement, listing the current and potential future vacancies be placed in the local papers and that the three individuals currently expressing an interest be invited to the November 15’Th meeting.

Approval of Department Report Format.

The intent of this report will be to update the manager and the board on a weekly basis. Prior to the regularly-scheduled board meetings each week, a department head will meet with the board members to review the current appropriation control report, review department goals and objectives, and answer any questions that may have been raised by the Board members.

Review of photos of Nestles Waters reclamation project.

The photos as taken by Michael Dana on 10/29/07 were viewed by the Board members. Mr. Dana reported that the excavation appeared to be approximately 25 feet deep and showed some standing water and what appeared to be a thick oil or sludge.A copy of the state Department of Environmental Protection report will be requested by the town.

Review and approval of pre-election information flyer.

The informational flyer is currently at the printer and is scheduled to be mailed on November 2’nd, 2007. Most residents should receive it by November 3’rd or 5’th.

Mr. Wilkey made a motion to approve the flyer as edited. Cliff Hall seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Review of Bald Peak Gravel Pit legal options.

Mr. Hill has a conflict of interest and has declined to take the case. An appeal of the Board of Appeals decision will be filed tomorrow by attorney Geoffrey Hole if so directed by the Board.

Mr. Wilkey made a motion to direct the Attorney Hole to file the appeal on November 2, 2007. Cliff Hall seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Other Business

Signing of the Municipal Evaluation Return for 2007 was tabled until the meeting of November 15’th.

The tax bills will be prepared within the next week. They should be out by mid November at the latest. The Due date is December 10 th.

Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Ginny Manley

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