Members Present: Chris French and Rick Denico

Members Absent: Barbara Redmond

Others Present: Mary Sabins, Mary Grow, Mike Poulin, unknown couple, Doug Phillips, Tom Richards, and Gene Field & Shawn Bragg (7:00).

1. Call to order – The meeting was called to order by Chris French at 6:30 pm. After opening the meeting, Selectman French announced to the public that Town Manager Mary Sabins has informed the Board of her intention to retire from her position at the first of the New Year. He thanked Sabins for her 14+ years of service.

2. Minutes – On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the 8/11/22 and 9/7/22 meetings as written.

3. Final reading of the Moratorium Ordinance on Commercial Solar Arrays – The Board discussed the contents of the proposed Ordinance and held a brief question and answer session with the public in attendance. After discussion and on a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to accept the language in the Moratorium Ordinance as written. The Ordinance will be presented to the voters at a referendum election to be held on Nov. 8th at the Town Office. On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board also voted unanimously to sign the Moratorium Ordinance certification form to the Town Clerk for the contents of the proposed ordinance.

4. Town Referendum Election Warrant - On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Warrant calling for the Referendum Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at the town office. Polling hours will be from 8 am to 8 pm.

5. BYOB permits – On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to sign the BYOB permits for four separate events to be held soon at the St. Bridget Center.

6. Constitution Week – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by R. Denico, the Board voted unanimously to sign the proclamation for Constitution Week at the annual request of members of the Winslow DAR.

7. Reschedule 11/24/22 Board Meeting – The Board agreed by consensus to postpone action on this agenda item until the September 29th Board meeting when Chair Barbara Redmond will be present.

8. Review budget meeting timeline for upcoming budget season - The Board agreed by consensus to postpone action on this agenda item until the September 29th Board meeting when Chair Barbara Redmond will be present.

9. Reports – On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Road, Police, Transfer Station, and Treasurer’s Reports as presented.

10. Treasurer’s Warrants – On a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to approve warrants #18 and #19 as presented. It was noted that the Board approved participation in the Paper Shredding Event hosted by the Town of China on October 15th; the $150 payment for which was included in this week’s accounts payable warrant.

11. Other – 1. The Board approved and signed authorization for Mary Sabins to be the town’s voting delegate at the annual business meeting of the Maine Municipal Association to be held at the Convention in October in Bangor. 2. PW Director Gene Field explained to the Board that he has found a used 2012 Case tractor with 300 hours for roadside mowing at a price of $67K. A bush hog mowing head can be ordered to fit the machine for approximately $33,500. Total investment would be $100,500, which is within our budget approved by the voters at town meeting this year. Gene said the dealership could sell the tractor to someone else at any time; he needs the Select Board’s approval to make the purchase, which Gene thinks could serve the town for 10 years or longer. After discussion and on a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the tractor and mower from Waterman’s. 3. Gene also discussed with the Board an email he and Sabins received from MaineDOT concerning the use of concrete slip form curbing or granite curbing in the Rt. #32 rehabilitation project the State is planning in the North Village area in a couple years. After discussion and on a motion made by R. Denico, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to choose and request granite curbing for the project. Gene will convey the message to Doug Coombs of MaineDOT.

12. Adjourn – There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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These minutes were read and accepted by the Board of Selectmen on 9/29/22 with the following amendments: None.