BOARD OF SELECTMEN S MEETING MINUTES 6:15/7:00 PM MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 6:15 PM: Meet and Greet with Superintendent of Schools, Lou Goscinski 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting Present: Todd A. Frederick, Dawn Sevigny Watson, Michael L. Estes, Elizabeth D. Blanchard, Robert E. Palmer, Jr., Town Manager Stephen H. Burns and members of the press and public. Call to Order Todd A. Frederick called the meeting to order at 7:00PM Pledge of Allegiance A. Public Swearing-In of Newly Elected Members Town Clerk Mary-Anne Szeniawski publicly swore in the following newly elected members: Dawn Sevigny-Watson (Selectmen), Todd A. Frederick (Selectmen), Lawrence Graves (Treasurer), Nancy Graves (Budget Committee), and Heather Campbell (Budget Committee). B. Introduction of York s new Superintendent of Schools School Committee Chair Julie Eneman introduced the new Superintendent of Schools for York, Lou Goscinski. C. Annual Organizational Meeting 1. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Moved by Mr. Estes, seconded by Mr. Palmer to nominate Todd Frederick as Chair. Vote 5-0, motion passes. Moved by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to nominate Dawn Sevigny- Watson for Vice-Chair. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 2. Establish a Fixed Schedule of Meetings Page 1 of 6 Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes May 21, 2018
Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to approve the proposed schedule of meetings for the coming year as required by the Town Charter. Vote 5-0, motion passes 3. Re-adopt the Selectmen s Policy Entitled Disbursement of Wages to Municipal Employees Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to re-adopt the Selectmen s Policy, Disbursement of Wages to Municipal Employees, and to direct the Town Manager to file a copy of this action and the renewed policy with the Town Clerk. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 4. Re-adopt Selectmen s Policy Entitled Transaction of Business Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to re-adopt the Selectmen s Policy, Transaction of Business, with the requested amendment of the section on Order of Business. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 5. Review Selectmen s Policy Entitled Public Participation at Selectmen s Meeting The Board discussed possible changes to the Public Participation at Selectmen s Meetings Policy, and chose to keep it the way it is. 6. Adopt the Town Budget as Certified by the Town Clerk and Set by the Voters per Article 2, Sections 14 (B) & (C) of the Town Charter Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Mr. Palmer, to adopt the Town Budget as decided by the voters and certified by the Town Clerk, per Town of York Home Rule Charter Article II, Sections B and C. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 7. Discussion and Possible Action: Call a Special Budget Referendum in accordance with Article 2, Section 14 (F) of the Town Charter Item not needed. 8. Elect a member to serve on the Hartley Mason Board of Trustees Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to appoint Robert Palmer to the Hartley Mason Board of Trustees. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 9. Review Priorities for Interaction with Municipal Committees and Set Liaison Assignments for the Coming Year Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Mr. Estes to appoint Mike Estes as a Liaison to the York Village Revitalization Steering Committee, Liz Blanchard as a Page 2 of 6 Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes May 21, 2018
Liaison to the York Public Library, and Liz Blanchard and Robert Palmer as Liaisons to the Town Hall. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 10. Update on Membership on All Municipal Boards and Committees Ms. Blanchard asked the Town Manager to look into the recent appointment of David Woods to the Board of Appeals, as she feels it should have only been a 6 month term. 11. Review Selectmen s Code of Ethics The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Selectmen s Policy, Code of Ethics. 12. Training Requirements and Opportunities for Board Members The Board discussed the training requirements and opportunities for board members and asked the Town Manager to look into expanding the trainings to more board members. 13. Annual Adoption of Emergency Plan Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to adopt the Town of York s Comprehensive Emergency Checklist dated May 21, 2018 in accordance with the Town s Emergency Management Ordinance dated June 19, 2015. Vote 5-0, motion passes. B. Minutes D. Chairman s Report E. Manager s Report F. Awards 1. Bid Award: DPW Salary and Job Responsibilities Survey Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to approve the Department of Public Works Salary and Job Responsibilities Study bid to Career Management Associates in the amount of $10,675, with $8,000 from the approved budgeted account and the additional $2,675 coming from the Selectmen s Contingency Account. Vote 5-0, motion passes. G. Reports 1. Ranked-choice Voting, Mary-Anne Szeniawski Page 3 of 6 Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes May 21, 2018
H. Citizens Forum The Citizens Forum is open to any member of the audience for comments on any matter. All comments should be respectful in tone and should be directed to the Chair. Comments should be brief and to the point. Questions that require extended answers or that cannot be readily answered will be referred to the Town Manager for follow-up. Anyone who wishes to submit a written request for future agenda items can do so on the form available at this meeting or may obtain the form through the Town Manager s Office. Public Comment: Richard Schmid I. Public Hearings J. Endorsements 1. Amendment to Farmers Market License Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to allow the sale of bottled alcohol at the Chamber of Commerce s Gateway Farmer s Market. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 2. Business Licenses: Mark Graziano DBA: Anthony s Food Shop (Food Service); located at 679 US Route One, Risky Investments, LLC DBA: Gaskins Barbecue and Lobster (Food Service, Liquor); located at 15 Railroad Avenue, Patrick Cragin DBA: Ridge Road Inn (Innkeeper); located at 281 Ridge Road, Danielle Walker DBA: Walkers Maine (Food Service, Liquor); located at 1273 US Route One Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Mr. Estes to approve the following Business Licenses: Mark Graziano DBA: Anthony s Food Shop (Food Service); located at 679 US Route One, Risky Investments, LLC DBA: Gaskins Barbecue and Lobster (Food Service, Liquor); located at 15 Railroad Avenue, Patrick Cragin DBA: Ridge Road Inn (Innkeeper); located at 281 Ridge Road, Danielle Walker DBA: Walkers Maine (Food Service, Liquor); located at 1273 US Route One, all subject to taxes, fees and inspections being current and compliant with the usual noise stipulations. Vote 5-0, motion passes. K. Old Business L. New Business 1. Discussion & Possible Action: Margaret McIntosh Proclamation This item was not addressed and was moved to a future agenda. 2. Discussion & Possible Action: HR Policy Update Substance Abuse Policy and Drug Testing Guidelines Page 4 of 6 Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes May 21, 2018
Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to approve the updated Substance Abuse Policy and Drug Testing Guidelines for the Town of York. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 3. Discussion & Possible Action: Special Event Permits Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Mr. Estes to approve the following Special Event Permit applications subject to all, if any, conditions given by Department Heads: Josias River Farm Weddings; June 9, June 16, June 23, July 28, August 4, August 18, August 25, September 15, September 22 and October 6, Harvestfest; October 13, Salefest; October 6-8, York Auto Show Food Trucks; June 24, Chris Connor s Fund Safety Day; July 7, Helmet Drive; May 26, Art in the Park; September 15, and Coast to Summit Adventure; July 14. Vote 5-0, motion passes. 4. Discussion & Possible Action: Property Redemptions Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Ms. Blanchard to approve the property redemption of Tax Map 0027-0078, located at 12 Long Beach Avenue, as requested, subject to the condition that all taxes, interest and administrative costs are paid in full by no later than July 20, 2018 with cash or certified bank check. I also move to approve the property redemption of Tax Map 0030A-0039, located at 123 Rogers Road, as requested, subject to the condition that all taxes, interest and administrative costs are paid in full by no later than July 20, 2018 with cash or certified bank check. I also move to approve the property redemption of Tax Map 0032-0014-U, located at 2 Spruce Street, as requested, subject to the condition that all taxes, interest and administrative costs are paid in full by no later than July 20, 2018 with cash or certified bank check. I also move to approve the property redemption of Tax Map 0032-0014-Z, located at 6 Spruce Street, as requested, subject to the condition that all taxes, interest and administrative costs are paid in full by no later than July 20, 2018 with cash or certified bank check and the condition set by the Code Enforcement Officer regarding Permit #2017-0036. Vote 5-0, motion passes. M. Future Agendas N. Other Business O. Citizens Forum Public Comment: None Adjourn Page 5 of 6 Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes May 21, 2018
Moved by Ms. Sevigny-Watson, seconded by Mr. Estes to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. Without objection, so ordered. Respectfully Submitted, Melissa M. Avery Assistant to the Town Manager Page 6 of 6 Board of Selectmen s Meeting Minutes May 21, 2018