SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES
05/05/2026
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- CEO Randy Hall, William Scott, Tom & Lois Rowe, Dude Hopkins, Chris Easton, Margarete Ebel, Janice Boyd, Sandy Cromwell, Ryan Hopkins, Randy Nason, Christie Mitchell & Son, Laura Bridgman.
Before opening the meeting Serena stated that she expects respect during the meeting, no yelling, no swearing, no talking amongst yourselves when other are speaking.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE- Serena opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS – moved item #8 to be addressed after items 3 & 4.
APPROVE MINUTES – April 21, 2026, Minutes- A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as written. The motion passed unanimously.
4. WARRANTS- A. Payroll Warrant #13- $8,613.53
B. Accounts Payable Warrant #14-$111,757.24
OLD BUSINESS- NONE
PUBLIC WORKS- Tim has started grading the roads. He has replaced two culverts on the Cottrell Road and three driveway culverts. He has been doing work on Hog Hill Road. Tim informed the Board that the 2018 Freightliner is down (blown turbo) and will cost $8800.91 to repair. Tim said he would work on it himself but there is a software need that he has no access to. John Barry said he has the software and that he and Tim will talk.
PUBLIC SAFETY- Ryan just wanted to remind the Board that Marion’s funeral is next Wednesday and of the traffic that it will generate (procession of Fire Trucks).
UPDATE FROM RANDY HALL/SCOTT PROPERTY – William Scott attended the meeting concerning the trash problem with his property. He started off by giving a brief summary of his life. He stated that he considered himself a Constitutional Zealot. He apologized to CEO Randy Hall for the derogatory name calling when Mr. Hall came to his house with Law Enforcement to serve him. Mr. Scott continued with a statement and demanded that people mind their own business concerning his property. After a bit more discussion, Mr. Scott left stating that Miss Mitchell will be leaving his property in two weeks.
CEO Randy Hall said he would no longer serve papers without Law Enforcement with him. The
Letter Mr. Hall gave them allowed them an additional week to clean up.
MISC/PUBLIC COMMENT- Janice Boyd stated concern with Mr. Scott’s comments. She also asked what action will be taken if they don’t clean up the property. John Barry said they would “cross that bridge” if and when it happens. Lois questioned if the Board was stopping with this property and Serena said “no” they are looking at others. Janice asked if she was allowed to bring in anonymous complaints on a Town Complaint form and Serena said yes.
10. SELECTBOARD CONCERN:
A. David- He doesn’t feel any better about the Scott property, but will wait to see what
happens
B. John- concerns were covered during the meeting
C. Serena- concerns were covered during the meeting
11. ADJOURN MEETING –
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourn 6:50 pm.