Select Board Meeting s1

Select Board Meeting Wednesday - 05/28/2008 – Town Office Meeting Room 8:00 AM

Minutes

The meeting was opened by the Chair at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Elwood Ellis, Neil Farrington, and Irene L. Belanger. Others present were Paul MacDonald, Mary Grow, and the Town Manager. Those present were led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by Paul MacDonald.

On a motion by Selectperson Irene L. Belanger and a second by Selectperson Neil Farrington, the Board voted 3-0 to accept Warrant #53 for $17,689.06 and Warrant #54 for $396,420.18 and Warrant #55 for $43,758.83 as presented.

On a motion by Selectperson Irene L. Belanger and a second by Selectperson Neil Farrington, the Board voted 3-0 to accept the minutes of the 05/12/2007 meeting as presented.

Manager’s Report:  Public Comment: There was not any public comment at this time.  Open Transfer Station Day – June 14, 2008 – Limitations: It was noted that the same limitations that applied last year will also apply this year. A copy of the accepted items can be obtained at the town office, transfer station, or on the Web site.  Preliminary 2008 State Valuation Figures – Revaluation Implications and Information Inserts into the Town Line: The town will be including information regarding the revaluation in inserts in the Town Line newspaper.  Public Informational Joint Meeting of the Select Board and Comprehensive Planning Committee, June 23, 2008 at 6:45 p.m.: It was noted that the Comprehensive Planning Committee would like to hold several public informational sessions to provide report about and discuss the proposed new draft of the Comprehensive Plan.  Wind Mills – Presentation by SkyStream/Bobby Greig – June 23, 2008 Select Board Meeting: It was noted that there will be a presentation at the June 23, 2008 Select Board meeting. There was a brief discussion about the potential costs involved in the purchase and installation of a windmill and the associated savings in power generation costs. Selectperson Neil Farrington and the Town Manager met with Mr. Craig at the town office and invited him to make a presentation.

Unfinished Business:  Public Comment: There was not any public comment at this time.  Recycling Coordinator – Neil Farrington: Selectperson Neil Farrington informed those present that the recycling building will soon be finished and that the town will be chipping brush and wood demolition in the future and not burning as has been done traditionally.

New Business:  Public Comment: There was not any public comment at this time.

There was also discussion about school consolidation items, a replacement for Mr. Frank Soares on the Regional Planning Commission, the obligatory certification of elected officials regarding the “Right-To-Know” laws, and the quorum needed to open the school budget meeting to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the China Middle School.

On a motion by Selectperson Neil Farrington and a second by Selectperson Irene L. Belanger, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joann C. Austin, Secretary China Select Board