Selectmen’s Meeting, December 2, 2021

TOWN OF SEDGWICK
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
December 2, 2021

Opened the meeting and established a quorum present. Selectmen present: Ben Astbury, Bob Publicover, Michael Sheahan. Also present: CEO Duane Ford, Assistant Barbara Grindle, Jerry Wetterskog, (by phone Peter Neill, Jeffrey Roth).

Read and approved the minutes of November 18 as amended, 3-0. Read and approved the minutes of November 23 as written 2-0-1, Astbury abstained.

Reviewed and signed the treasurer’s warrant for $101,092.93: fire protection $666.67; clearing i/f $45, animal welfare $34, h/f $97, m/v $680.50; sludge $45; town dock $28,100; administration $8,616.01 (salaries & taxes); plumbing $260; fees $110; transfer station $29,188.75; snow $33,000; animal control $250.

CEO REPORT: 631 Reach Rd is having a new septic syste;, a lot on Old County Road is also putting in a septic system, they also need a 911 address; received a letter from DEP last week regarding a property on Black’s Pond; and there is another property for sale on the Pond.

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1) Health Officer Discussion – Dr. Steven Mishkind is willing to take the position. Former health officer Dr. Dennis DeSilvey recommended Dr. Mishkind.
2) Remote Meeting Policy – Draft policy to be reviewed by selectmen, a public hearing will be posted for December 16 at the Town Office at 7 p.m.
3) GSA Budget Committee Appointment Discussion – GSA has approved of a Budget Advisory committee made up of one representative from each of the 8 sending towns. This will be an advisory committee only. The next meeting will be in January.
4) Any Unresolved Business – None.

ACTION ITEMS: Moved, seconded and voted 3-0 to appoint Dr. Steven Mishkind Health Officer for the town. Signed the appointment papers.

ASSISTANT’S REPORT: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Neill, of the Planning Board, asked CEO Ford about the fee for the cell company. CEO is getting the paperwork together, company will pay the $2,500 fee required.
Wetterskog asked about contacting the 911 officer about changes and updates for his address. He was given her contact information.

ADJOURN: There being no further business, moved, seconded and voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Grindle, Assistant