Town of Stockton Springs
Select Board – Morning Meeting
June 9, 2016
Minutes
1. Roll Call: Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.
Present: Sara Skolfield, Peter Curley, Lesley Cosmano.
Also Present: Ed Burns, Zoning Board of Appeals, Lorna Russell, Parks Committee.
2. Adjustments to the Agenda
Ms. Cosmano asked that an item be added.
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to add an item regarding Teddi Hickey of the Parks Committee making a presentation regarding a sign for Sandy Point Beach under Other Business.
3. Discussion with Committee Members
Ed Burns
Ed Burns of the Zoning Board of Appeals met with the Select Board. He said his only concern was that he travels extensively. Mr. Burns said he felt that things were going well on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Lorna Russell
Ms. Russell of the Parks Committee arrived at the meeting at 9:30 a.m. She expressed interest in being reappointed to the Parks Committee. Ms. Cosmano said Ms. Russell has never attended work events at other parks other than Sandy Point Beach. Ms. Russell said that is all her schedule allows, and that her property is next to Sandy Point Beach.
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Ms. Russell said it is not out of negativity towards the other parks but is because of her schedule.
4. Board E-Mail and Regular Mail Correspondence (Standard Agenda Item)
Appointment of Angela Porter as Interim Town Manager
There was a discussion from Town Manager Marnie Diffin regarding her appointment of Angela Porter as Interim Town Manager. Ms. Skolfield expressed concern that the town would have two town managers.
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to appoint Angela Porter as Assistant Town Manager during the physical absence of the Town Manager from the Town Office.
PERC Draft Trash Contract
Ms. Cosmano pointed out the fact that the contract could not be signed until the first Select Board meeting after Town Meeting if it is approved at Town Meeting. Ms. Skolfield complimented Ms. Cosmano for the work she put in putting together the information regarding solid waste and her presentation of said information.
5. Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant #103; Payroll Warrant #104
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to approve Accounts Payable Warrant #103.
Consideration of Payroll Warrant #104 was tabled. (See Item 8)
6. Other Business
Teddi Hickey joined the meeting at 10:00 a.m. She said she was there to petition the Select Board to place a new sign at the Sandy Point Beach trails to replace the one that is broken. Ms. Hickey said Bonnie Brooks has offered to pay for the new sign.
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to authorize Bonnie Brooks to buy the new sign.
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7. Adjourn to Workshop Session
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to adjourn to workshop session. The meeting adjourned at 10:11 a.m.
8. Payroll Warrant #104
The Select Board moved back into regular session at 11:20 a.m. to address Payroll Warrant #104.
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to approve Payroll Warrant #104 as presented.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:21 a.m.
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