Select Board Meeting Minutes Thursday November 6th 2025

Town of Sedgwick

Select Board Meeting

November 6th, 2025

 

Opened the meeting and established a quorum: S. Ford; B. Duffy; Dan Carter; David Carter; D. Ford; L. Dow. Also present: N. Moses; J. Franklin; E. Woodward and B. Sherwell.

 

Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting: Motion and 2nd to accept the minutes as written. 3-0 approved.

 

Deferred to action item #4 Ethan Woodward

 

CEO REPORT:

Duane gave his report- Camden National Bank – for 80 Franks Flat. Outside the shoreland zone luckily. Going over the paperwork for the Shaeffer property for the horse barn. He put together the Site Plan review ordinance and will set up a meeting with the prop owner to discuss the options, and to see if the plans will trigger the Site Plan Review. Duane circled back regarding the blasting down at Castine River estates. There is no ordinance in town for blasting. This is not a town issue but will educate them on communications. Duane is doing a lot driving around keeping an eye on various projects.

 

FIRE CHIEF:

Just finished up basic fire fighter class that started last spring. Took the summer off due to dry conditions. 13 students from the peninsula. Class B burn in Sargentville. Class A in Ellsworth at the training facility. Cab and chasse are scheduled to be built in February instead of October. On track for 2028 completion. N. Moses asked about burning bans due to dry conditions. David let people know that permitting is done online and the chief is in charge of shutting down permitting when it’s been too dry and permits have not been available. They do enforce fines for illegal burns if the department is made aware.

 

 

DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS:

  1. Set hearing for ECS to renew liquor license for the pizzeria – beer & wine: Motion and 2nd to schedule renewal hearing for November 20th at 6pm during normal select boar meeting. 3-0 approved. Lyndsey will place add in the paper for next week.
  2. Future of Treasurer and Deputy Clerk positions for budget work: The board would like to set up a meeting with Amy to discuss her plans. Further, the board decided that it might be best to wait until the first of the year before attempting to advertise/interview for the deputy clerk position. Lyndsey mentioned the possibility per diem help and will look into that. She has been getting lots of positive feedback and even some offers for volunteer help in the office as needed.
  3. Posting town property during hunting season for safety of hunters and adjacent property owners: Dan discussed his concerns regarding hunting on town owned property near his house. The board discussed posting for safety. Dan will put up signage and will discuss with his neighbors as well.
  4. Ethan Woodward proposal to snowplow Town office parking lots, stairs & walkways: Discussed with Ethan plowing the driveways at Town Office and Town house and shoveling the stairs; including pay, and insurance. Lyndsey will draft up a contract for Ethan to sign. Ethan mentioned that he was far too busy to help Ben year-round and could not commit to anything more due to prior obligations.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Brian Sherwell, lives on Graytown Rd. He’s asking the town to consider putting on the Cannabis question on the warrant in March. He discussed the economic benefits, the number one agricultural profit in the state, safety: shutting down illegal use and illegal sales. He reviewed statistics and asking the board to consider putting this on the warrant rather than collecting signatures. The board discussed with him the option for a special meeting/hearing and information session. Mr. Sherwell will provide information to get the ball rolling at a later date.

 

ADJOURN: Motion 2nd to adjourn 3-0 approved at 6:52pm

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lyndsey Dow