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Selectmen’s Minutes, December 5, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING December 5, 2013   Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established that a quorum was present:   Selectmen present were Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.   Also present were: Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle.   Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting.   Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $11,093.82; salaries accounted  for $7,066.70, taxes on salaries, $551.16, general assistance, $729.   OLD BUSINESS:  The experts are working on the prospective computer  system.   Tax Collector reported that the TRIO system for doing car registrations  would be $7,868, including training time.  She will be asked to describe  how it will benefit the town financially. The Marine Resources Committee (Harbor Committee) has a proposal  for marking the town line through the River.  It will be presented to the  Brooklin selectmen for discussion.  If approved, there will be an article in  the town report. RJD Assessors are still working on the tax cards, updating the information, adding photos where needed and putting the information in the computers.   NEW BUSINESS:Assistant will be starting the Town Report.  Letters will be sent to those submitting reports.  Town Meeting is March 7 and 8.  If anyone has suggestions for special dedications, please call or write the town office at PO Box 40.  The budget committee will be asked to meet each Thursday in January.  Treasurer to get bids for printing the report.   CEO not present.   There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.   Victor Smith, 3rd Selectman

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 26, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 26, 2013   The meeting was opened at 6 pm by First Selectman Neil Davis.  Present were: selectmen Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal and Victor Smith.  Also present were Fire Chief  David Carter, CEO Duane Ford, Treasurer Cindy Reilly and Assistant Barbara Grindle.   Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting.   Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $299,221.49; education costs were $260,590.62,  RJD for the reassessment payment of $8,300, and the transfer station quarterly  payment of $24,907.25.     Old Business:  Had a telephone conference between office staff, Steve Brown and  Steve Rollins of S.J. Rollins.  Many questions asked and answered.   Will review the proposal and get back to Rollins with any further questions and  adjustments (his estimate was for 5 terminals, we only have 4 for example). The cellar project is waiting for contractors. The parking lot is in, but needs more compacting.   New Business:  Barter Lumber wants access across the old dump site for hauling  trees as they cut on their woodlot.  Selectmen checked the closing requirements and determined that it would be within the limits to give permission as long as  they stay to the west of the dump area, and return any damage done to the  original state. The sign has been replaced at the South Cross Road and Christy Ridge  intersection again. The truck purchased by the fire department from Brooksville is now in service.   Fire department received a grant for one set of turnout gear from MMA.   CEO report:  Not too much going on to report.  The Planning Board  ordinance committee will meet to work on update changes.     There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 21, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 21, 2013 Opened the meeting and established a quorum:  selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Robert Jones, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes of the last meeting. Signed the treasurer’s warrant for $15,173.08;  general assistance $786.51, snow $12,600. Tax Collector […]

Harbor Committee – December 5, 2013

MINUTES: HARBOR COMMITTEE SEDGWICK MAINE DECEMBER 5, 2013 Members Present: John Dunbar Chair, Dennis DeSilvey, Steve Theodaris, Aaron Grindal, Tom Reilly, Victor Smith Guest: Bill Sweetland Absent: Bill Grant –Harbormaster The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and passed Discussion followed regarding the designation of specific mooring contractors for the harbor. Concerns were raise […]

Planning Board Minutes, November 13, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 12, 2013 Chairman John Allen opened the meeting at 7 pm and declared a quorum present.  Board members present were Chairman John Allen, Secretary Sylvia Wardwell, Nicole Gray, Michael Rossney, Peter Neill, Alternate Peter Atherton.  Also present were CEO Duane Ford, William Varney, Richard Duffy, Alden Astbury, and […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, November 14, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING November 14, 2013 Opened the meeting at 6 pm and established a quorum.  Selectmen present Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present Robert Jones, Reporter Bette Britt, CEO Duane Ford, Road Commissioner Paul Carter, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes […]

Selectmen’s Minutes, October 31, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK SELECTMEN’S MEETING October 31, 2013 OPENED the meeting at 5 pm and established a quorum.  Selectmen present:  Neil Davis, Nelson Grindal, Victor Smith.  Also present:  CEO Duane Ford, Tax Collector Belinda Pert, Treasurer Cindy Reilly, Assistant Barbara Grindle. Read and approved the minutes of October 24. Signed treasurer’s warrant for $65,313.03; school […]

Planning Board Minutes, October 8, 2013

TOWN OF SEDGWICK PLANNING BOARD October 8, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by the chairman.   Present were:  Chairman John Allen, Secretary Sylvia Wardwell, Michael Rossney, Peter Neill, Alternate Peter Atherton.   Also present were CEO Duane Ford, Richard Duffy, Selectmen Victor Smith and Neil Davis, and Selectmen’s Assistant Barbara […]