Shapleigh Board of Selectmen

Minutes of Meeting – Time 6:00 pm

January 5, 2021

Call to Order

Chairman Jennifer J. Roux called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with Scott E. Cudworth and William J. Mageary in attendance. Karla Bergeron, Town Administrator. 

In Attendance:

Roland Legere, Fire Chief Steve Guillemette, and Darren Rogers.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of minutes from previous meeting: 

A motion was made by William J. Mageary to approve December 29, 2020 minutes and seconded by Scott E. Cudworth.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Public Comment: 

Roland Legere had stated that he and William J. Mageary have met with Jeff Kolod regarding the Mousam Lake Watershed Dam Collation. Roland Legere requested to have 12/29/2020 and future minutes along with the budget to be posted on the towns website so that the general public would have access to it.

Unfinished Business:

1. Fire Department

The Fire Chief Steven Guillemette presented the bid for the new forestry truck. The Town Administrator wants the bid to reflect a warranty. The Board stated that the bid is to go out with the updates mentioned with a 30 day bid deadline.

2. General Government Budget Discussion
The Board discussed the General Government Budget. The transfer station remained the same at $300,000 even though there was an increase for the disposal fees. The Red Cross was entered in at a zero budget, we had reached out on a couple of different time and they had not responded. Caring Unlimited had requested a increase to $800 the Board of Selectmen approved. General government had a increase of $17,761 the Board of Selectmen approved. Saco river corridor commission requested an increase of $100 the Board approved. Acton/Shapleigh youth corp requested an increase of $4,400 the Board stated that they would like to look into the numbers further and will decide at a later time. Public safety maintenance reserve increased from $5,000 to $21,000 ($18,000 balance so the $21,000 is in addition) to replace 3 overhead doors, will be revisited after looked into further. William J. Mageary motioned to increase the fire department wages by 3% and Scott E. Cudworth seconded, Chairman Roux objected. After the Board of Selectmen had a discussion regarding the increase William J. Megeary withdrew the motion and Scott E. Cudworth seconded all was in favor. Will discuss at a later date. The Board of Selectmen requested for the Treasurer to attend the next meeting on 01/12/2021.

New Business:

A. Cummings Lamont & McNamee Engagement Letter for 2020 Audit

William J. Mageary made a motion to sign the Letter for $12,200 and Scott E. Cudworth seconded as long as the letter states not to exceed the $12,200, all in favor.

Information:

Committee Minutes

Signatures:

i. Warrants

Any other business to bring before the meeting.

Adjourn :

A motion was made by Scott E. Cudworth to adjourn at 7:15pm; seconded by William J. Mageary.  Motion passed unanimously. 

These minutes are not verbatim.  Joanne Holland, Office Assistant.