Select Board Meeting Minutes Thursday August 28th, 2025

Select Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday August 28th

 

-Opened the meeting and established a quorum. S. Ford and B. Duffy and Dan Carter present. Also in attendance: D. Ford; D. Carter; L. Dow; J. Franklin; J. Wetterskog. Various members on the public online.

 

Approval of minutes from last meeting: Motion and 2nd to accept as written. 3-0 approved.

 

CEO Report:

Duane has received concerning calls from residents regarding blasting on Bagaduce Rd. (Castine River Estates). He did find out that it was M. E. Astbury but wasn’t sure what they were blasting for. Duane feels that this matter should be looked into with the potential of an ordinance to control timing with notice and potentially permitting esp. near residential areas. Will keep an eye on this. He spoke with Darrell Brown regarding a shed put across from the GlampGround next to the Lobster Lady. He let Darrell know that if he planned to sell flowers from the building as stated, then it would trigger a site plan review application. Lots of calls for inspections.

 

Fire Chief:

Chief gave an update on the progress of the Fire Truck chasse that was ordered. Still a couple of years out for the rest of the truck. He has received three quotes for the roof at the Sargentville Fire station and will bring those in. He gave a review of calls including the aid to the forest fire in Castine. The town will be reimbursed for time. They held a basic pumps class over the weekend at Ridge Rd. fire station. Dave is impressed with the new Chairman.

 

Discussion and/or Action Items:

  1. Salt Order: Susan reviewed the information as the same contracted price as last year.
  2. Comprehensive Plan Meeting: Jerry discussed the outcome of the informational meeting and asked that we schedule the final approval meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 5:00pm at the Town Office. Lyndsey will draft warrant and have posted.
  3. Special Town Meeting Recap: The Town meeting went well. A few people were present for the duration and all articles passed. Board will meet with the assessor’s agent on 9/4 to go over the mil rate options so that the commitment can be processed and bills sent out.

 

Adjourn:

Motion and 2nd to adjourn. 3-0 approved at 6:29pm

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Lyndsey Dow