Farmingdale Selectmen Meeting Minutes for December 2010

December 1, 2010

Those Present: Eugene Moreau, David Sirois, Rickey McKenna, Edward O. Rowe, Jr. (Skip), Leon Farwell, Joyce Grondin, Leon Crockett

1. The Board reviewed the minutes from the November 17, 2010 Selectmen's meeting (there was no meeting on November 24, 2010) and Eugene asked that Item 3 be amended to read 30,000 gallons of water capacity not 30,000 gallons of water flow. David made a motion to accept the minutes as amended and Eugene seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

2. Rickey noted the Town Office computer problem has been resolved.

3. The town office boiler agreement was approved and installation of the new furnace is underway.

4. Eugene informed the Board the Town does not qualify for a grant to replace catch basins on Northern Ave. The wage survey that was conducted showed the residents in that area had too much income. Eugene said he would like Thayer Engineering to continue with work on Northern Ave. and he will get an estimate on the cost of the remaining work to be done by Thayer Engineering.

5. Eugene also attended an RSU #2 preliminary budget meeting where it was estimated an additional $700,000 will need to be raised by the school district. There will be another meeting in a couple of months.

6. The Board discussed the issue of Rapid Renewal and it was decided to table the program for now.

7. Leon Crockett was in to address the Board concerning property owned by George Tomberlain. The Planning Board is going to do an onsite visit of the property located at Cousins Lane to see if he is in violation of the Town's sub-division ordinance. Eugene informed him the town already had a legal interpretation from the Town's attorney.

8. Eugene requested an executive session to discuss real estate issues.

9. David made a motion to adjourn the regular Selectmen's Meeting 7 P.M. and enter into an executive session and Rickey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

December 15, 2010

Those Present: Eugene Moreau, David Sirois, Rickey McKenna, Edward O. Rowe, Jr. (Skip), Joyce Grondin, Leon Farwell

1. The Board reviewed the minutes from the Dec. 8, 2010 Selectmen's meeting and David made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Rickey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

2. David said an informational packet for Phase I of the Dragon Property has been sent to DEP.

3. Rickey said he attended his first meeting as a member of the Ambulance Board in Gardiner and the second meeting will be held in February 2011.

4. The Board met with the town's Assessor on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 to determine a mill rate for the 6 month transition period to a new fiscal year. David made a motion to set the mill rate at 6.5 for the period of Jan. 1, 2011 thru June 30, 2011 and Rickey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Eugene noted the Board could have gone slightly above or below that rate but agreed to keep it at exactly one-half of the 13 mill rate which was established for the 2010 tax year.

5. Eugene had a meeting with PUC to inspect the new boiler which the Town has just had installed. They were very impressed with the boiler and plan to forward all the necessary paperwork for the town to receive payment from the grant.

6. The Road Commissioner reported a drainage problem at 15 Northern Ave.. There is a drainage pipe coming from the residence and the run off is creating an ice problem in the street. The Road Commissioner spoke with the Codes Enforcement Officer and he suggested the Selectmen draft a letter to the property owner informing them of the problem.

7. Rickey spoke with Ed Tibbetts of the Peacock Rd. regarding a possible culvert issue where Mr. Tibbetts put a culvert in very close to the Town's culvert. Rickey is concerned about getting to the Town's culvert should it need repair. The Board feels a written agreement with the property owner should be created in the event repairs need to be made. They would like a letter and a sketch from the property owner detailing the work he has done in that area prior to drawing up an agreement for maintenance of the Town's culvert.

8. Eugene said he would like to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into a work session. Eugene made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7 P.M. and Rickey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

December 29, 2010

Those Present: Eugene Moreau, David Sirois, Rickey McKenna, Edward O. Rowe, Jr. (Skip), Michael LaPlante, Leon Farwell, Joyce Grondin

1. The minutes from the Dec. 22, 2010 Selectmen's meeting were adopted from the news article posted in the Kennebec Journal by Joyce Grondin. The Town Clerk was not present at the Dec. 22, 2010 meeting but the accuracy of Joyce's reporting was such the Selectmen felt comfortable using her article for the minutes. David made a motion to accept the article in the absence of actual minutes and Rickey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

2. David attended the Planning Board Meeting held on Dec. 28, 2010 and informed the Selectmen the Planning Board would be forwarding a letter of recommendation to the Selectmen concerning a possible illegal sub-division at Cousins Lane.

3. David also reminded the Selectmen the Planning Board is in need of more Board members.

4. Rickey got an estimate for 4 "Welcome to Farmingdale" signs through Diane's signs. The size of the signs that were quoted are 32" x 48" at a price of $2,300 installed. Michael LaPlante suggested surveying several towns for signs to get ideas. David made a motion for Rickey to move forward with the sign project and Eugene seconded the motion. Rickey said he will do further research into the sign.

project and table any action until more information is acquired. 5. Rickey said the Town may be able to work out an arrangement with M.D.O.T. and/or the contractors who are involved in the reconstruction of Route #201, to demolish the building at 305 Maine Ave. in return for allowing them to store the office trailers and communication devices needed to do the Maine Ave. Project.

6. The Board approved a letter to accompany the 6 month tax bills which explains the reasoning for the six month bills.

7. Eugene said a letter has been received from FEMA referencing Flood Maps. The Codes Enforcement Officer has reviewed the letter and is okay with it. Eugene will write a letter to FEMA asking for a 2 week extension before accepting the maps.

8. Eugene is continuing his endeavor to straighten out the Ryder Rd. discontinuance. A portion was discontinued years ago with no easements being retained. C.M.P. does not have an easement but needs one to move forward with their line project. C.M.P. will be sending a letter of recommendation and then the Town will contact MMA to have them draw up the necessary paperwork. Eugene will continue to pursue the project.

9. Rickey made a motion for David to move forward as Chairman for the Board of Selectmen for 2011 and Eugene seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

10. The Road Commissioner spoke with Dale Choate referencing a culvert located on Peacock Rd. at the residence of Ed Tibbetts. Dale assured the Road Commissioner that the culvert is totally accessible by the Town. The Town would like the location pinpointed and the description put in writing. The Road Commissioner said he would look into it.

11. The Board opened bids for the fire department Jeep and the Town's pressure washer and trailer – the results were as follows: