SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA/MINUTE
10/20/2026
Selectperson, David Bright (2027) Clerk, Julie Bonin
Chair, Serena Bemis(2028) Treasurer, Shirlene Lindsey
Selectperson, John Barry IV(2029) Public Works Director, Tim Rogers
Present- Serena Bemis, David Bright, John Barry, Shirlene Lindsey, Julie Bonin, Tim Rogers
Others Present- Fire Chief Ryan Hopkins, Philip Dolan, Janice Boyd, Sandra Cromwell, Lois & Tom Rowe, Laura Bridgman.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE-Serena Bemis opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS – NONE
3 .APPROVE MINUTES – October 06, 2026, Minutes- A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as written. The motion passed.
4. APPROVE WARRANTS-
A. Payroll- #36 $17,412.69
B. Accts. Payable- #37-$17,584.60
The Board reviewed and approved the warrants. Motion was made to approve the warrants. The motion passed. The Board signed the warrant
OLD BUSINESS-NONE
PUBLIC WORKS- Tim Rogers said he felt the tire collection was a success receiving close to 100 tires. He will bring it back for the 2027 Spring Clean-up. The Clean-up dumpster will continue thru this coming weekend and then be gone. Tim had Wayne Bouchard haul the Wheeled Excavator to the Auction. He has hopes in getting the Towns expended money back.
PUBLIC SAFETY- Ryan Hopkins said the Fire Department will be selling Ticket for an $800 Walmart Gift Certificate. Only 250 tickets will be available. There was discussion concerning future Ambulance Service. Still contracted with Northern Lights and have heard nothing from them. There was much discussion but no outcome.
8. UARRC REPRSENTATIVE CLARIFICATION- At the Sept 15, 2026, meeting the Board discussed the Representative for UARRC. Ross Nason was previously appointed Representative in 2020. As the Board has had no contact with Mr. Nason and as Serena has read the UARRC Website says Dixmont has no Representative, the Board decided to appoint a new Representative. After some discussion it was decided that Tim Rogers and Laura Bridgman would be Co-Representatives. During the next UARRC Meeting there was confusion as Ross Nason attended the meeting. After MUCH discussion, the Board decided to dismiss Mr. Nason from the position and continue forward with Tim Rogers and Laura Bridgman. The Board signed a letter of Dismiss to Ross Nason which will be sent tomorrow. Serena will try to call Ross for a heads up.
MISC/PUBLIC COMMENT—
Sandy Cromwell just wants to get the word out that the NHN Basket Raffle will be set up at the Methodist Church on Sat Nov 21st along with selling cookies for the Church from 10 to 4.
Ryan asked Serena about her meeting concerning the H.U.D grant money. Serena attended the meeting and could not sign in to the Website. Serena is very frustrated. She has another meeting this Friday, 23rd, with a Maine contact with hopes she will be successful.
Phil Dolan said there will be no Planning Board Meeting in November.
10. SELECTBOARD CONCERNS-
A. David-He had another email from Treasury People and told him he was eligible to close out the ARPA fund, which he has said he already had done. David said he “pushed all the buttons” again and now says close out is pending.
B. John- NONE
C. Serena- NONE
11. ADJOURNMENT- Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned 7:05pm.