SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES
09/15/2026
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- Tom & Lois Rowe, Margarete Ebel, Ryan Hopkins, Dude Hopkins, Janice Boyd, Sandy Cromwell, Laura Bridgman, Randy Nason, Chris Easton, Laura Bridgman
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE- Serena Bemis opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS – NONE
APPROVE MINUTES – September 1, 2026, Minutes- A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as written. The motion passed unanimously.
4. WARRANTS- A. Payroll- #32 $ 4,106.23
B. Accts. Payable- #33 $20,753.31
The Board reviewed and approved the warrants. The Board signed the warrants.
OLD BUSINESS- None
PUBLIC WORKS-
UARRC APPOINTMENT- John thought Tim Rogers was the logical choice as he is familiar with the situation. Laura Bridgman said she would be willing to take the position. After some discussion, a motion was made and seconded to appoint Tim Rogers and Laura Bridgman. The motions passed and the Board appointed Tim Rogers and Laura Bridgman as UARRC Representatives.
TIRE DISPOSAL DISCUSSION- Tim Rogers presented the idea to the Board of a Tire Clean-up going along with the Clean-up dumpster. The thought would be a $6.00 a passenger tire. After some discussion, the Board agreed for Tim to get more information and bring back findings to the Board.
David Bright asked Tim where he is thinking of paving next year. Tim said he was looking at the South Road next year.
PUBLIC SAFETY- Nothing
ABATEMENTS & SUPPLEMENTS- The Board viewed and signed the abatements and supplements.
MMA LEGAL CONCERNING INTERNET TOWN INTERVENTION- There was question concerning the recent Internet Outage with Direct Communications for some of the East Dixmont residents. There was comments suggesting the Town intercede on behalf of these residents for crediting accounts for loss of use. Serena contacted MMA Legal to inquire whether or not the Town should be intercessors. Per MRS Title 10 PL §1500-U, sec. 3. States….”upon request by the customer”
CENTRAL SECURITY CONTRACT- This was a renewal contract with the current security system currently being utilized at the Town Office. A motion was made and seconded to accept the contract. Motion passed. Serena signed the contract. There were questions on whether or not they provide camera services. Tim will call to inquire.
MISC/PUBLIC COMMENT—
Randy Nason wanted to express his thanks to the Dixmont Rescue for responding to his mother’s house and taking very good care of her.
Tim Rogers questioned whether or not something tombstones in the cemeteries will get some much-needed attention as some are fallen over, chipped, dirty, etc. Tim would like to get an estimate of cost. Serena will get in touch with Sexton, Randy Gleason.
12. SELECTBOARD CONCERNS-
A. David- Nothing
B. John- Nothing
C. Serena- Concerning the ARPA funds close out. David said he had tried Friday, but the link would not work. He will try to get in touch with Amanda tomorrow. There is a zoom meeting on the 24th which is the last meeting available. Shirlene said this is very important to get down otherwise the Town may have to pay back $113,000.00. Serena said she would be willing to help.
13. ADJOURNMENT- Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and meeting adjourned 6:58pm.