TOWN OF DIXMONT
SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES
04/07/2026
Selectperson, David Bright (2027) Clerk, Julie Bonin
Chair, Serena Bemis(2028) Treasurer, Shirlene Lindsey
Selectperson, John Barry(2029) Public Works Director, Tim Rogers
Officers present- Serena Bemis, David Bright, John Barry, Shirlene Lindsey, Julie Bonin, Tim Rogers
Others present- Tom & Lois Rowe, Margarete Ebel, Ryan Hopkins, Dude Hopkins, Janice Boyd, Sandy Cromwell, Randy Nason.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE-Serena opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS –NONE
APPROVE MINUTES – March 17, 2026, Minutes- A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously.
4. WARRANTS- A. Payroll Warrant #9- $8703.17
B. Accounts Payable Warrant #10-$142,987.38
ELECT A CHAIR FOR THE SELECTBOARD- A motion was made and seconded to elect Serena Bemis as chair of the Board. Motion passed with two in favor (David and John) and one abstained (Serena).
OLD BUSINESS- NONE
7. PUBLIC WORKS- Tim distributed a handout for his plans for summer roads (see attached). Tim
said he would start and proceed until the funds run out. Tim gave an overview of what he is
doing and plans to do. Tim explained some problems on Hog Hill Road and would like to
meet with the Board to show them the problem. Tim thinks he might have to contact the
landowner to work with them for a solution.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Fire Chief Ryan Hopkins said they were busy with brush fires and emphasized
the need for burn permits. The Dept will be holding another raffle fundraiser.
CHANGE MAY 19th SELECTBOARD MEETING-Due to the RSU 19 District Budget Meeting being
held on this day, the scheduled Selectboard meeting will be changed to Thursday May 21st.
ZELINSKY TAX ACQUIRE PROPERTY UPDATE- The property has been sold and the closing is set
tomorrow.
UPDATE ON BROKEN TRAFFIC LIGHT RTE. 7 / 9- Tim passed out a proposal with the project scope from Frazier Signal Technologies with a cost of $985.00. (See attached) Tim said they will be out before the end of the month to fix the light.
SAFETY BUILDING- Serena said she and Fire Chief Ryan Hopkins met with Engineer Keith Whitaker to go over a few things and how close the estimate is. There is concern with solar being put on the roof of the building. Mr. Whitaker said that a company that constructs the roof may not warrantee the roof if solar is attached to it. David said that if it is a standing seam metal roof that it should not be an issue. With this kind of roof the framework for the panels is secured to the standing seams. There are no perforations made into the roof itself,. Serena said that Mr. Whitaker doesn’t know of any company would warrantee a roof under these circumstances. They talked about a few things that can be done to fluctuate costs. Serena said they would have to wait to see what H.U.D says.
13. VETERANS EXEMPTIONS- An exemption was given to Bernadette Jones, a new resident.
TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FOR TREASURER- A motion was made and seconded to authorize
Treasurer Shirlene Lindsey to transfer monies per Articles 40, 44, & 45 from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion passed unanimously.(see attached)
15. MISC/PUBLIC COMMENTS-
Approve Town Meeting Minutes-A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as
written and presented. The motion passed unanimously.
ATV Request for use on Meeting room April 28th 6:30 pm- A motion was made and seconded by
to approve the request. The motion passed unanimously.
Janice Boyd asked why the Historical Society has a link on the Website and other organizations/committees do not. It was explained that this is old information that was imported from the old site. Others can have a link if they would like to. The website is still a work in progress.
16. SELECTBOARD CONCERN:
A. David- expressed concern about absentee ballots for the upcoming election with receiving
absentee ballots due to the unreliability of the Post Office. Julie explained that she works
closely with our Post Office to make sure the ballots get to where they are supposed to go.
B. John- Nothing at this time.
C. Serena- really wants the Selectboard Agenda on the front page of the website.
17. ADJOURN MEETING – Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Adjourned at 6:5
6:50PM.