SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES
04/21/2026
Selectperson, David Bright (2027) Clerk, Julie Bonin
Chair, Serena Bemis(2028) Treasurer, Shirlene Lindsey
Selectperson, John Barry(2029) Public Works Director, Tim Rogers
Present- Serena Bemis, David Bright, John Barry, Shirlene Lindsey, Julie Bonin, Tim Rogers
Others present- Janice Boyd, Sandy & Joe Cromwell, Ryan Hopkins, Lois & Tom Rowe, Margarete Ebel, Kelly & Kevine Whitacker, Nina & Earl Starbird, Dawn Rowley, Ken Bacon, Richard Proctor, Randy Nason, John Devin.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE-Serena opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS – SEE MISC
APPROVE MINUTES – April 7, 2026, Minutes- A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as written. The motion passed unanimously.
4. WARRANTS- A. Payroll Warrant #11- $3,786.53
B. Accounts Payable Warrant #12-$21,239.73
The Board reviewed and approved the warrants. The signed the warrants.
OLD BUSINESS-NONE
PUBLIC WORKS- Tim gave an overview of what he was doing. Started grading road with Mitchell
Road being the first. There are 5 culverts that need to be replaced. Last dig safe will be done on Friday so then he will be able to start on replacing the culverts. Tim also address what he called “the mess” on the corner of Hog Hill Road and Hadley Mill Rd. He went to the Direct Communications Office to tell them that they need to move their poles which he has been waiting 6 months for them to do. CMP has moved their poles already. Tim put a rough estimate together on a part on Hog Hill that has been looked at-$48,000 to $50,000 for trucking and materials.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Ryan wanted to give a heads up that on May 13th around 4:30pm that Route 9 in front of the office will be lined with Fire Trucks for Marion Dunivan’s funeral(Ryan’s Grandmother), so traffic could be backed up. Also the Raffle tickets are done.
Senator Susan Collins visit – Senator Collins visited to check out the existing Fire Department after the Town receiving a 2.3-million-dollar grant that Senator Collins helped make possible. Serena said the visit went well and Senator Collins was great. Senator Collins told Serena if she hasn’t heard anything in regards to the HUD grant in a couple weeks to give her office a call.
William Scott / Christie Mitchell Property issue- Serena informed the other board member that Christie Mitchell, (the individual that is presiding on William Scotts land in a camper trailer), requested a 30-day extension to accomplish what they had previously agreed to do before/by April 30, 2026. After MUCH discussion (and a lot of disapproving comments from others in attendance) it was decided not to grant the extension. Serena will contact CEO Randy Hall to let him know of the Board decision. Serena will also contact Sheriff Troy Morton concerning the contract with Penobscot Sheriff Department that was voted on at Town Meeting.
MISC/PUBLIC COMMENT-
On Real Estate Acct# 946 for years 2010-$140.88, 2012-$163.78, 2013-152.68 were uncollectable as this was an unknown property. A motion was made and seconded to approve the abatements. Motion passed.
Evan Cole submitted two quotes, one for mowing the Town Office and cleaning the flower bed ($4750) and one for mowing the ballfield and Old Town House ($1600).This is the same gentleman that has been doing this work. There is an increase of $250.00 from last year. A motion was made and seconded to accept the quotes and hire Mr. Cole for another year. Motion passed unanimously.
12. SELECTBOARD CONCERN:
A. David- David expressed concern regarding solar panels on the new Fire Department. It
was expressed at the last meeting that there could be complications with a company’s
roof warrantee if another company puts solar panels on the roof. David is very passionate
about solar on this building. Serena said no decisions can be made until H.U.D sends the
grant criteria.
B. John- none
C. Serena- none
13. ADJOURN MEETING – Motion was made to adjourn. Motion was passed. Motion adjourned
At 7:05 pm