MINUTES 

TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING 

Monday, October 28, 2024 

Present: James Bulger, Carl Hildebrandt, Jake Thompson, Bradford Calhoun and Tom Otterman  (Select Board), Karen Walker (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road Foreman) and via  Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)  

Visitors: Scott Parsons, Jim and Nancy Clark 

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.  

Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve minutes from meeting  of October 7, 2024. Passed unanimously.  

VISITORS 

Scott Parsons discussed plowing Kimball Hill Road from his house to Willey Hill Road. Currently he  plows the road. The road is very narrow and when snow builds up on the sides it it is not possible for  him to plow the road.  

Richie will push back the snow with the grader.  

HIGHWAY 

Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on road work and equipment. 

New Garage – Brad updated the Board on this project. The bids for electric and heating will be held  for now.  

GENERAL 

Open Positions – There are three open positions, one Auditor and two NEKWMD Reps. If anyone is  interested, please contact a member of the Select Board or call the Town Office. 

ARPA Funds – Two bids were received for lighting for the Food Shelf. The bids will be put on hold  for now.  

West Topsham Community Hall – Tom Otterman updated the Board on this project.  

Nancy Clark requested permission for the Friends of Topsham to use the parking area on November 9  for a Harvest/Flea Market. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to  approve the request. Passed unanimously.  

Health Insurance Renewal – The Board reviewed. Due to the increase in cost, more research will be  done to consider plan changes and if employees will be paying a portion of the cost.    

FINANCIAL 

The Board reviewed and signed Order #2420 in the amounts of $31,892.26 and $114,515,51 for  accounts payable and $4,095.54 and $11,151.59 for payroll. 

OTHER 

JP Ballot – The ballot was discussed.  

Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm.    

Respectfully Submitted, 

Janice Emerson 

Administrative Assistant