MINUTES
TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 12, 2024
Present: James Bulger, Jake Thompson, Bradford Calhoun and Tom Otterman (Select Board), Karen Walker (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road Foreman) and via phone Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Carl Hildebrandt
Visitors: Jim Clark, Megan Clark, Bill Johnson, Becky Christian, Nick Milburn and John Hood Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm.
Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve minutes from meeting of July 22, 2024. Passed unanimously.
HIGHWAY
Road Report -Richie Sampson updated the Board on road work and equipment.
New Garage – Brad updated the Board on this project. Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom Otterman to sign the application for state permits. 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.
Resignation – Jim Bulgar read Maureen Hurley’s letter of resignation. Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom Otterman to accept Maureen Hurley’s resignation as Energy Coordinator. Passed unanimously. The Board thanked Maureen for her many years of service as Energy Coordinator.
ARPA Funds – Deadlines will be discussed at the next Select Board meeting.
West Topsham Community Hall – Tom Otterman updated the Board on this project. Megan Clark discussed various funding that may be available. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to sign the letter expressing support of the restoration of the Community Hall and pursuit of fund from Rural Economic Development Initiative and MTAP (Municipal Technical Assistance v Program). Passed unanimously.
Jim Bulger thanked Megan for all the work she has done.
CORRESPONDENCE
Bruce Whiting Land – Bruce now lives in Florida and owns approximately 3.5 acres in Waits River that he is willing to give to the Town. The Board has no interest in land.
Judicial Case Disposition –The Board reviewed. The case regarding a dog issue was dismissed. TRORC – The Board received a thank you for the annual dues.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2415 in the amount of $147,134.87 for accounts payable and $7,431.87 for payroll.
Grant and State Aid Money of $454,587.32 was discussed.
OTHER
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to appoint Nick Milburn as a member of the Planning Commission. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Emerson
Administrative Assistant