TOWN OF EAST MILLINOCKET
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2010

4:00 P.M.
 

PRESENT.  Selectmen-Chairman Mark Scally, James Federico, Gary MacLeod, Mark Marston, Administrative Assistant Shirley Tapley, Librarian Kendra Preble, Lincoln News Shelley Farrington. Meeting is recorded. 

1.   2010/2011 LIBRARY BUDGET.  Librarian Kendra Preble explained the new miscellaneous line added this year is for a new computer/printer and software needed for the Library card catalog system.  The Selectmen noted that the book account line was $1,000 less so that the computer could be funded without an increase to the Library budget. Before a computer is purchased Preble agreed to     re-check cost since she might be able to find one for less money.  Budget Committee Chairman Mark Marston asked if there should be another revenue account for the copy funds. It was noted that Treasurer Bev MacLeod recommends that the copy money be separated from the overdue fine funds and to put the copy money into the library general supply line to replenish that account for the use of ink and copy paper. The Selectmen agreed to accept the Library budget as presented.  Motion made and seconded to approve the 2010-011 Library budget in the amount of $24,600.  Carried 4-0.

LAST YEARS BUDGET   $26,650

THIS YEARS BUDGET    $24,600

DOLLAR (DECREASE)   ($2,050)

PERCENT(DECREASE)  ( -7.7%) 

2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION.  Motion made and seconded to meet in Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) with Librarian Kendra Preble for annual evaluation.  Carried 4-0.      IN:  4:09 P.M.        OUT:  4:12 P.M.

Action.  Chairman Mark Scally stated no action as a result of the executive session. Scally said the Selectmen were pleased with how Preble has progressed as Librarian and said to keep up the good work.

3.   2010/2011 CEMETERY BUDGET.  Budget Committee Chairman Mark Marston said revenues are down since not as many Cemetery lots are being sold.    Marston said Theriault had asked for another weed and feed application at another $750 under the contract line but due to flat budgets it was not included.  The Cemetery currently receives one weed and feed and one fertilizer application from Green Thumb. Mark Scally said that he felt it was more a matter of timing of the when the weed and feed application is done than the necessity of additional weed and feed application.  Due to last years rainy weather the weed and feed was not done prior to Memorial Day and that is when the Cemetery is on display the most. Scally said there were some complaints about the weeds in the Cemetery which Groundskeeper Alfred Theriault took to heart because he does such a good job at keeping the Cemetery looking nice. If the weed and feed application could have been done as scheduled, before Memorial Day it would have taken care of the weeds.  The Selectmen said they would try it with just the two applications for another year and if more is needed will re-address it next year. Motion made and seconded to approve the 2010/2011 Cemetery budget in the amount of $11,434. Carried 4-0.

LAST YEARS BUDGET   $11,435

THIS YEARS BUDGET    $11,434

DOLLAR (DECREASE)          ($1)

PERCENT(DECREASE)         0.0%

2010/2011 ADMINSTRATION BUDGETS.  It was noted that the heating fuel usage has decreased but due to the volatile market for heating fuel it would be best to leave the fuel budget as is.  It was noted that the Clerk fees are no longer paid out to the employees and that the assessing line has decreased by $4,000.

Motion made and seconded to approve the 2010-2011 Administration budgets in the amount of $246,597.  Carried 4-0.

LAST YEARS BUDGET    $250,827

THIS YEARS BUDGET     $246,597

 DOLLAR (DECREASE)      ($4,230)

  PERCENT (DECREASE)      (-1.7%)

ASSESSING 2010-2011 BUDGET.  Motioned and seconded to approve the 2010/2011 Assessing budget. Carried 4-0.

LAST YEARS BUDGET         $8,000

THIS YEARS BUDGET          $4,000

  DOLLAR (DECREASE)         ($4,000)

  PERCENT(DECREASE)          (-50%) 

GENERAL ASSISTANCE 2010-2011.  No change to 2010/2011 budget in the amount of $2,900.00. Motioned and seconded to approve of the General Assistance budget for $2,900.00 Carried 4-0. 

LAST YEARS BUDGET    $2,900

THIS YEARS BUDGET     $2,900

No change 

4.   EXECUTIVE SESSON.  Motion made and seconded to meet in Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) with Administrative Assistant Shirley Tapley for annual evaluation. Carried 4-0.    IN:  4:25 P.M.        OUT:  4:28 P.M.

Action.  Mark Scally said there is no action as a result of the executive session but that the Selectmen expressed great approval of S. Tapley doing her job and for a very professionally prepared budget. The Selectmen also noted her role as the Kare Committee Secretary this past year.

5.   WARRANTS. Motion made and seconded to approve and sign the warrants for payment through February 1, 2010.  Carried 4-0. 

6.   SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES.  Motion made and seconded to approve the Selectmen’s meeting minutes of January 25, 2010 as written.         Carried 4-0. 

7.   AMBULANCE ADJUSTMENTS.  Motion made and seconded to approve the Ambulance Adjustments in the amount of $799.87 and the Ambulance   Uncollectible in the amount of $52.62.  Carried 5-0.

8.  REPORT OF THE COMMITTEES.   Mark Marston said he will be attending a Maine Woods Coalition meeting this Thursday.

9.  CITIZEN’S COMMENTS.  Mark Marston said that Kelly Willigar asked him to let the public know that there will be a benefit supper on February 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 to benefit the Haiti disaster through the Partners in Health Group.  This benefit will be held at the Medway Middle School and the Home Town Band will be providing entertainment. If anyone can help call Kelly at 746-9982 

10. OTHER.   S. Tapley stated Police Cramp has supplied the town with a Traffic Control Plan which is a requirement of the DOT for the replacement of the traffic light agreement.  Motion made and seconded to approve and sign the Traffic Control Plan for the Town of East Millinocket.  Carried 4-0.

S. Tapley stated that Jason Byrd of Eastern Maine Development Corporation will be here on Wednesday to discuss the format going forward for assistance to existing businesses and new businesses. Tapley said if anyone has a need for assistance to contact the Town Office to set up an appointment with EMDC.

11.  ADJOURNMENT. 4:40 P.M.