Vassalboro Board of Selectmen
Minutes of the Meeting
September 30, 2021
Members Present: Rob Browne, Barbara Redmond, and Chris French
Others Present: Mary Sabins, Mary Grow, Mike Poulin, abatement applicant case #21-02, Paul Mitnik, Ryan Page, Zach & Melissa Olson, Mike Vashon, Billy & Roxanne Pullen, and Cathy Coyne (6:45)
1. Call to order – The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rob Browne at 6:30 pm.
2. Minutes – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by B. Redmond, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the 9/16/21 meeting as written.
3. Public Hearing on the proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance – Chairman Browne opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. and asked for any public comment. Resident Billy Pullen inquired if the proposed ordinance for gatherings of 500 people or larger would affect him and his annual car show held at the Town Office driveway and parking lot during Vassalboro Days. Chairman Browne answered it would not. After discussion, the public hearing was closed at 6:37 pm.
4. Public Hearing on the issuance of Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard and Hobbyist Permits – The public hearing was called to order at 6:37 pm by Chairman Browne and he proceeded to read the list of permit applicants. Code Officer Paul Mitnik and his assistant Code Officer Ryan Page were present at the meeting to discuss their findings after annual inspection visits of these businesses. Paul stated that he did not recommend renewal of the permits for two of the applicants (Keith Lemieux and Dale Clement) as their businesses are no longer active. Chairman Browne noted the Select Board had received a written complaint on Mr. Jurdak’s operation prior to the start of the meeting. Mike Vashon asked about Francis Joseph’s place and if it has been cleaned up. Paul stated it has not been cleaned up and that Mr. Joseph is apparently in a nursing home. The public hearing was closed at 6:55 pm. On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to approve the list of permits as recommended by CEO Paul Mitnik with special conditions as indicated. The list of permitted applicants is as follows:
Automobile Graveyard / Junkyard 2021
a.) James Cogley 510 Main St. Ron’s Parts Inc.
b.) Bill Pullen 163 S. Stanley Hill Rd. Freddie’s Service Ctr.
c.) Stanley Garnett 1616 N. Belfast Ave. Garnett’s Motors
d.) Olin Charette 1499 Riverside Dr. Week’s Mills Garage
e.) Voit Ritch Rt.3 Autowerkes
f.) Roger Pomerleau 1702 Riverside Dr. RAP
Hobbyist
g.) James Jurdak 7 Baker Rd.
h.) Robert Dore 919 Church Hill Rd.
5. Executive session – On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously at 7:00 pm to enter into an executive session to discuss an abatement application pursuant to 36 MRSA, Section 841. The Board returned to open session at 7:05 pm. A motion was then made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, and voted unanimously by the Board to approve the abatement request for the 2019 principle taxes, interest and costs for case #21-02.
6. MRC Nominations – The Board reviewed the MRC’s request for nominations to serve on the Board of Directors but took no action. No candidate to nominate for office came to mind.
7. Reports – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by B. Redmond, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Road and Financial Reports as presented.
8. Treasurer’s Warrants – On a motion made by C. French, seconded by B. Redmond, the Board voted unanimously to approve warrants #20 and #21.
9. Other – 1. The Board reviewed the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce ballot of nominees to fill vacancies on their Board of Directors. The Board agreed to vote for the two proposed candidates on the slate.
10. Adjourn – There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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These minutes were read and accepted by the Board of Selectmen on _____________ with the following amendments: