Town of Oxford

Board of Selectmen

Minutes of 12/16/2010

The meeting was called to order at 7:20pm by Vice-chair Scott Owens. Other members present were -, Dennis Sanborn, Jay Goforth and Roger Jackson. Also present were Town Manager Michael Chammings (TM), Town Clerk Ellen Morrison, approximately 6 members of the public. One reporter was present.

Chairman Floyd Thayer was absent.

2. The Pledge of Allegiance was done previously at the start of the Public Hearing.

3. Adjustments to the Agenda-8D Donation

Jay Goforth made a motion which was seconded by Roger Jackson to add 8D to the agenda. Motion passed 4-0

4. Action on Minutes-

A. 12/02/2010

James Goforth made a motion which was seconded by Roger Jackson to accept as

presented the minutes of 12/02/2010.

Motion passed 4-0.

5. Manager’s Update/Report –

TM asked if 8C Appointment-Police Reserve could be moved up next due to the lateness of the evening. Roger Jackson made a motion which was seconded by Jay Goforth to place 8C next on the agenda. Motion passed 4-0

8C. Appointment- Police Reserve- Roger Jackson made a motion which was seconded by Jay Goforth to appoint Zachary Bisson of Mechanic Falls as a Reserve Police Officer. Motion passed 4-0

The Town Clerk swore in Officer Bisson.

6. Questions/Comments from the Public- Lois Pike asked about the sale price and new value for the horse track that Black Bear purchased from Oxford County Agricultural Society. Another resident was also interested in the taxable value.

TM confirmed that it had been sold but it would be up to the assessor’s agent to determine its taxable value. Since no paperwork has been receive yet from the county registrar the selling price was not available. Selectman Owens said any amount given at this point would be speculative as far as value.

7. Questions/Comments from the Selectmen- Roger Jackson noted that the ice rink had been sprayed. TM stated that a series of spray had been applied for the best results only to have it warm up to 52°. The process will resume weather permitting.

8. New Business-

A. Abatements-

Jay Goforth made a motion which was seconded by Roger Jackson to abate as listed the following:

Name / Map & Lot / Value / Amount / Granted / Denied
Trebino, Lawrence / U19-04A-001 / 6,700 / 84.09 / yes
Maneiro, Phyllis& Alfred / U03-052-000 / X
Bourque, Doug / R03-050-004 / X
McMorrow, Brendan / U24-001-00A / 30,000 / 376.60 / yes
Dubois, Norman & Tammy / R11-029-002 / X
Rocher, Alain & Barbara / U14-008-000 / X
Kowalski, Peter / U20-03B-001 / 119,800 / 1,503.49 / yes
Staples, Arnold / U35-012-000 / 38,000 / 552.50 / yes
Pannebaker, James / U10-015-000 / 82,100 / 1,030.36 / yes
Miller, Aaron & Lindsay / U18-006-000 / 175,300 / 2,200.02 / yes
Totals / 451,900 / $ 5,747.06

Motion passed 4-0

B. Write-Off- Sarah Roberts 24 Everett Ave. U47-005-04L

TM said that the trailer has been abandoned and needs to be condemned. The bank has written off the loan. The town does not want the trailer or the expense involved with the removal. The land owner EVCO Properties is willing to tear down and dispose of properly all the debris left behind by the owner.

Motion passed 4-0

D. Donation- Jay Goforth made a motion which was seconded by Roger Jackson to accept the donation of $50.00 from Kennison Real Estate for the Town’s Holiday Food Account #85018554.

Motion passed 4-0

9. Sign Warrants #24 & #25- Jay Goforth made a motion which was seconded by Roger Jackson to sign warrants #24 & #25. Motion passed 4-0

10. Executive Session- none

11. Adjournment-

Roger Jackson made a motion which was seconded by Jay Goforth to adjourn. Motion passed 4-0

Meeting adjourned at 7:33pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ellen M. Morrison CCM

Town Clerk of Oxford