Members Present: Barbara Redmond, Chris French, and Rick Denico

Others Present: Mary Sabins, Mary Grow, Mike Poulin, Melissa Olson, Brian Lajoie, Tom Richards, Doug Phillips, Ray Breton, Cathy Coyne, Stacy Richmond, Holly Weidner, and approximately 8 unknown other members of the public.

1. Call to order – The meeting was called to order by Chair Barb Redmond at 6:30 pm.

2. Minutes – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by R. Denico, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the 10/13/22 meeting as written.

3. Revisions to the Employee Personnel Handbook – The Board reviewed the employee handbook page by page to consider amendments that need to be made. After a one hour review and discussion, Chair B. Redmond offered to make the first draft amendments to the Handbook as discussed this evening and will bring it back for one or more reviews by the Board before legal review by the Town Attorney, and then final adoption by the Board.

4. Tax Abatement – On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to approve a tax abatement for Leo Barnett on account #3517 for tax year 2021.

5. ARPA Fund usage – After discussion, the Board agreed to have Sabins ask the Department Heads and other interested parties to submit their request for ARPA fund usage to Sabins by the end of November for discussion at a meeting in mid-December. C. French asked Sabins to research if the ARPA money could be used for payment to Delta Ambulance for ambulance service coverage to the town. Holly Weidner suggested that the Board use some of the funds to create a heat fund to help low-income families.

6. Reports – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by R. Denico, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Road Report as presented. Brief discussion was given about the possible need to apply for a resiliency grant to pay for culvert replacement. A member of the public mentioned a beaver dam problem on Rt. 32, to which it was noted was the responsibility of the MaineDOT to remove since it is on a state road. The Board took no formal action on the Financial Report from First National Wealth Management.

7. Treasurer’s Warrants – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by R. Denico, the Board voted unanimously to approve warrants #25 and #26.

8. Other – 1. Members of the public in the audience stated that they had made and posted many “vote yes on moratorium” signs. They hope to get the vote out. Chairman Redmond reported that the Select Board has met with the Planning Board to discuss potential changes to the site review ordinance to regulate commercial solar arrays.

9. Executive Session – On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously at 8:04 pm to enter into an executive session pursuant to 1 MRSA section 405(6)(A) to discuss a personnel matter. The Board returned to open session at 8:50 p.m.

10. Adjourn – There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

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These minutes were read and accepted by the Board of Selectmen on 11/10/22 with the following amendments: None.