Selectmen's meeting - January 7, 2025

Meeting Date
2025-01-07
Board
Selectmen
Present
Chris Smith, Jeff Rackliff, Laura Church, Kerry Casey
  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 25 ($19,274.91).
  4. The select board discussed the heat pump installation and it has been awarded to Fitch Heating.
  5. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 01 ($101,273.46).
  6. The Townhouse exterior light will be replaced with a dusk to dawn LED light.
  7. The electric box at the firestation will need to upgrade to a 200 amp service.
  8. The culvert on the Mason Road will need to be replaced as it is allowing water to run across the road and is causing damage.
  9. The select board started to review the 2025 Town Warrant.
  10. Reviewed and signed Vienna Broadband Warrant# 9 ($9,605.00).
  11. Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - December 17, 2024

Meeting Date
2024-12-17
Board
Selectmen
Present
Chris Smith, Jeff Rackliff, Laura Church, Kerry Casey, Mike Rogers
  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 24 ($19,810.40).
  4. The select board met with Charles Beader and discussed contracts and grants. The
    select board signed a contract to have SeaBoard Drill start drilling for core samples at the crossing which need the culverts changed to concrete crossings.
  5. Reviewed and signed Vienna Broadband Warrant # 8 ($4,775.45).
  6. The Town will cover 50% and the employee will cover 50% of the 1% needed for Family Medical Leave.
  7. Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - December 3, 2024

Meeting Date
2024-12-03
Board
Selectmen
Present
Jeff Rackliff, Laura Church, Kerry Casey, Ed Lawless
  1. 1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #23 ($107,723.01).
  4. The select board reviewed a couple property cards.
  5. Reviewed and signed Vienna Broadband Warrant # 7 ($1,383.94).
  6. The selectboard talked with Ed about the Central Office as it needs to be insulated,
    sided, interior sheathed, and a door installed before Axiom will be able to start installing their rack for the electronics. The pole at the Central Office will need to be replaced with a taller one. A second order of fiber was delivered on Monday, 12/01/24. The selectboard will set up an open house once the Broadband Central Office is completed
  7. The selectmen signed three abatements.
  8. Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - November 26, 2024

Meeting Date
2024-11-26
Board
Selectmen
Present
Chris Smith, Jeff Rackliff, Laura Church, Charlie Baeder, William Miller, Carlos Santana
  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. The select board met with Charlie, from The 30 Mile River Watershed Association. Charlie is working on grants for the Town's culvert replacement.
  4. The select board and William discussed his concerns over the acreage on his property cards not matching. William inquired about the cost of road maintenance and the maintenance of The Stream Road. Why does the town give money toward Franklin Memorial Hospital, Dispatch, Readfield Fire, and the Franklin Cemetery. He was invited to attend future meetings as well as the Town Meeting in March.
  5. The select board and Carlos discussed his property and the associated taxes.
  6. Meeting adjourned.