MINUTES

MEETING OF THE RICHMOND BOARD OF SELECTMEN

TOWN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

6:00P.M.-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2009

1.0  CALL TO ORDER-6:00P.M.

Selectmen Present: Michelle Snowden, David Thompson, Clarence Cummins and Tracy Tuttle.

Others Present: Marian Anderson, Laurisa Loon, Timothy Siegars, Gerard Ouellette and Steve Lamoreau.

2.0  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.0 REQUEST TO APPROVE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2009

No quorum present to approve the minutes, they will placed on the next meeting agenda.

4.0 APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, PROCLAMATION S, RESOLUTIONS-None

5.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS, PRESENTATION-None

6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS-UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1 Men’s Softball League-Timothy Siegar

Selectmen discussion on the Richmond Day’s Tournament Fee.

Timothy Siegars stated that he has not paid the bill from the Town and Steve Lamoreau is present to ask why there was a requirement for a police officer at the tournament. Selectman Thompson responded that there were incidents at Lane Field and the High School involving drinking, vulgar language and complaints from citizens. After hearing these complaints this year Tim and Jody met with us it was thing decided that one officer would be on duty to be paid for by the men’s league it was a compromise between the Selectmen and the League. Tim stated that the fee last year was $75.00, plus the portable toilet.

Selectman Thompson added there was so much noise at the High School it disrupted the entire Alumni Banquet. At Lane Field some ballplayers taunted the police with their alcohol beverage.

Selectman Thompson stated; “You agreed with the board’s decision, prior to the tournament, now after the fact you come to us saying that you don’t want to pay the police coverage.”

The Town Manager added that when you made the agreement you had no plans to stick with it. Tim replied that they were trying to keep it going, it was two days before the tournament and that was our main goal. We thought we could work something out afterwards.

The Town Manager continued that she is concerned with grown men going on private property continuing to drink beer, we had a candidate conversation about that issue, they still did it, and you say it’s not a big deal. It’s bad behavior.

In the spirit of comprise would you will be willing to turn over the amount and the board could then put it in the summer league account. Selectman Snowden agrees with the idea and also wondered if the League has receipts that show how the money was spent.

Selectman Tuttle added if next year you decide to do another tournament there should be a committee so this can be ironed out.

Steve Lamoreau added “I know there are incidents but they have been very minor. We try to police it, but you can’t go up into a large group of people and make people leave, we do it as a gesture.” Tim added they give a handout with the rules stating no drinking, swearing, etc..

Selectman Snowden made a motion that the funds of the Daniel Lamoreau Memorial Tournament in the amount of $834.50 be handed over to the town to be placed in the Richmond Summer League Fund, Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (4-0).

7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS-NEW BUSINESS

Selectman Tuttle made a motion to move 7.2 out of order, Selectman Snowden seconded, motion passed (4-0).

7.2 Property Abatement for Gerard & Charlene Ouellette-Marian Anderson

Selectman action requested to approve a property abatement located at 46 Marnav Drive/R02-052-07 in the amount of $25,000 off the total valuation.

Mr. Ouellette stated that the change was the description of the interior of the garage from unfinished to finished. The Town Manager asked the board to recommend having the CEO go out and visit the garage to see it is finished and table until the next Selectmen’s meeting. The board by a majority decided to have the CEO inspect the property.

7.1 Property Abatement for Douglas & Laurie Trask-Marian Anderson

Selectman action requested to grant a property abatement located at 824 Alexander Road in the amount of $41,400 off the total valuation.

Selectman Thompson stated that he sees no reasoning why they are asking over $40,000. The Town Manager added that the burden of proof is on the applicant and would suggest that the applicant has not met that burden.

Selectman Cummins stated that based on what they gave us I would turn it down.

Selectman Cummins made a motion to deny the application for abatement as presented by Douglas and Laurie Trask, Selectman Snowden seconded, motion passed (4-0).

8.0 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS-ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

8.1 Public-None

8.2 Selectmen

Selectman Cummins questioned Robert Bodge (RUD Trustee) if they are still having trouble with the Lobsters in the system. Bucky replied that “no, he hasn’t heard that they have been disturbing operations lately.”

Selectman Cummins questioned if the transfer station is open Saturday and Sunday? The Town Manager replied no it’s every Saturday from 9:00-1:00p.m., as voted on by the Selectmen.

Selectman Snowden Stated she is ready to start working on Richmond Days, also questioned the Town Manager if she has prepared what cuts will be in the budget? The Town Manager responded that based on State figures around $ 48,513.00 of a natural reduction is what may be proposed.

Selectman Tuttle noticed that Shucks has moved their dumpster beside the building, it is on dirt and grass. Selectman Thompson added that he doesn’t understand why they can’t get saw dust from Hodgdon Yachts.

Selectman Thompson questioned where we are at with the waterfront restroom?

The Town Manager responded that the project is shutdown for the winter, they have been securing everything and minor carryover work will continue in the spring.

Selectman Thompson continued to state that he gets comments every week about the phone poles in the middle of the sidewalk. The Town Manager responded that the phone company has assured her that it will be moved.

Selectman Thompson added he would like the board to see the projected cost for the maintenance of the new sidewalks. Also where do we stand with the electricity and pad at the holding area. The Town Manager stated that we are trying to make a decision on the 3-phase if chosen we have to wait to spring, if we do the phase 1 they can do it now but it will cost us twice as much.

8.3 Town Manager

The Town Manager stated that the Utilities District had issues with how the pay rec was getting paid. Robert Bodge stated that he don’t understand the pay process. The Town Manager responded that we can’t give the money until you give us the proof that you made the payment. We need to have Terry Ann Stevens sit down with us and explain how the CDBG grant payments work. If there is an issue with how things are done, please come see me ahead of time.

8.4 Boards & Committees-None

9.0 WARRANTS

Selectman Cummins made a motion to sign the warrant, Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (4-0).

10.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION-PERSONNEL 1 M.R.S.A. §405 (6)(A)

Selectman Tuttle made a motion to move into Executive Session at 7:27p.m., Selectman Snowden seconded, motion passed (4-0).

No action taken.

Selectman Snowden made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:40p.m., Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (4-0).

11.0 ADJOURNMENT

Selectman Tuttle made a motion to adjourn at 7:41p.m., Selectman Snowden seconded, motion passed (4-0).