MINUTES
TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, November 11, 2024
Present: 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)
Absent: James Bulger and Carl Hildebrandt
Visitors: Jim and Nancy Clark, Bill Johnson, Becky Christian, Peggy Welch, Bernice Dow and Ginny Adams
Jake Thompson acted as Chair in Jim Bulger’s absence.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve minutes from meeting of October 28, 2024. Passed unanimously.
VISITORS
Bernice Dow and Ginny Adams discussed the written request to repair the hole in the Town Garage roof. The hole is on the backside of the roof and the Board was not aware of the hole. Brad Calhoun will handle getting the roof repaired.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
New Garage – Brad updated the Board on this project. The bids for electric and heating were opened.
Electric
Batten Electric $ 62,392.60
Cole Electric $124,800.00
Fahey Electric Not Available, Full Work Schedule
Eastman Electric Not Available, Full Work Schedule
Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to award the job to Batten Electric. Passed unanimously.
Heating
Osgood Mountain $43,700 (does not include Gas Piping and Modines)
Tabor Valley $62,000
Charlie French Not Available, Full Work Schedule
Twin State Not Available, Full Work Schedule
Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Brad Calhoun to award the job to Tabor Valley. Passed unanimously.
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 – The Resolution and the amount spent on the Food Shelf will be discussed at the next meeting.
West Topsham Community Hall – Tom Otterman updated the Board on this project.
Use of Town Hall – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve use of the Town Hall on November 16 for a birthday and on November 17 for a Celebration of Life for Pete Arnold. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Touratech DirtDaze Rally – Donated $500 to help with Flood Recovery.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2421 in the amounts of $1,403,158.47 for accounts payable and $9,862.45 for payroll.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Emerson
Administrative Assistant