Select Board Meeting Minutes Thursday July10th

 

Select Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday July 10th 2025

 

-Opened the meeting and established a quorum. S. Ford and B. Duffy and Dan Carter present. Also in attendance: D. Ford; L. Dow and J. Wood. R. Colburn online.

 

Approval of minutes from June 26th- Motion and 2nd to accept as written. Approved 3-0

CEO Report

Duane noted that lots of paperwork has been coming in and the new system coordinated with Lyndsey has been working well to keep track of checks and balances. Duane is keeping close watch at the Glamp Ground progress and privy toilet installation has begun. Nevells on Byard’s point had received a permit in 2021 but no work had started (expires after 2 years) Duane is unsure why they let it expire, but will get with those folks to file new paperwork. Lots of folks have been calling in asking about designs and septic permits predating 35 years. The rules then were very lax and more often than not nonexistent. We try our best to search for these records but they simply do not exist. We are awaiting a check and paperwork from M.E. Astbury for the septic replacement on Carter Point Road. Duane visited the office to remind them.

Discussion and/or Action Items:

  1. Roaring Lion Liquor License renewal schedule – We received the license renewal application for Roaring Lion LLC. Motion and 2nd to hold hearing on Thursday July 24th at 6pm during the normal Select Board meeting. Lyndsey will put ad in the Weekly Packet. 3-0 approved.
  2. Registrations & Plates of other towns, agreements- Lyndsey discussed with the board the current agreements for completing Motor Vehicle registrations with other towns. Right now, we serve Brooksville, Penobscot and sometimes Brooklin. It’s been difficult working with Penobscot. Penobscot residents are coming unprepared and misinformed and even after discussing with the staff things aren’t changing. She feels its time to notify the Select Board. Lyndsey will work with Susan to get a letter drafted to send to the Town of Penobscot formally.
  3. Hardy payoff- Jamie Hardy contacted Lyndsey asking if she could speak with the Board regarding a payoff for the taxes in arears on Old County Road. The Mortgage holder for the last known owner has come forward and wishes to pay those taxes in full. The board would like to speak with this gentleman regarding his plan and the legalities with the parties involved before they make a decision. Lyndsey will coordinate with Jamie.
  4. Summary of Joint Walker Pond Meeting- Susan briefed everyone on the Walker Pond meeting. They voted on Black Top paving and the price a little higher than anticipated. They board noted that this increase is already in the budget, not exceeding or in addition to. After the recent tragedy at the pond there is much discussion of safety measures that can be taken to make the pond a safter place. Signage will be purchased and a life ring put at the dock along with having a rescue boat there. Susan also noted that she received a call from a concerned resident and she directed him to The Friends of Walker Pond to discuss further safety measures that could be implemented.
  5. Unpotable water permit- Schnieder has purchased Brooklin water and would like a permit to get water from the Mill Pond. Barry would like to review documentation for rules and guidelines before issuing the permit.
  6. Overdue Taxes- Barry Damon called regarding his overdue taxes. Barry Duffy will review his account and get back to him with a total, and asked that Mr. Damon draft up a proposal for the Select Board to review and approve.
  7. Audit Info- Finally received the audit for 2024. Amy would like to set up a meeting to go over the audit.

Unresolved Business:

  1. Barry asked about status of the ads in the paper. Lyndsey submitted ads to the Weekly Packet and Ellsworth American. No leads yet.
  2. Lyndsey notified the board of an option to upgrade our current Mailchimp service with access to premade newsletter templates. This would be $20.00 per month. Motion and 2nd to allow this upgrade. 3-0 approved.

Other Business:

  1. James Wood came in to ask the board to clear up rumors regarding the town taking his property. Lyndsey had previously told him that the taxes had been paid and that there was and currently is no risk of foreclosure at this time. He briefly spoke about a civil matter to which the board directed him to notify the Sheriff if he had further issues.

Adjourn:

Motion and 2nd to adjourn. Approved 3-0 at 6:48pm

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Lyndsey Dow