Kristi Powers

Key discussions during the meeting included the review of painting bids for the library, resulting in the approval of a $5,800 bid from Richard Denis for interior work. A guest speaker from the Winn Planning Board discussed the electric power coalition. The Board considered and tabled with edits a Mill Site Prospective Lessee Vetting Checklist, and denied an Abatement Request for 60 Park Street. The Board also approved a Policy on Public Communications and Media Engagement. Department updates were provided across several areas including Police, EMS/Fire, Public Works, and Water/Wastewater. The Board approved an acknowledgement letter regarding the 90-day lease termination notice from Lynch Logistics. The meeting concluded with an executive session concerning Economic Development, after which no action was taken.

The meeting addressed the organization of the Board, including the election of the Chair and Co-Chair. Financial matters involved the approval of ambulance adjustments and payroll/accounts payable warrants. Personnel actions included the conditional approval of an offer for the Animal Control Officer position. Department updates were provided by the Planning Board, Library, and Utility Clerk. The Administrator's report included the approval of hiring authority for Per Diem/Temporary Staff. Board members discussed lease agreements, grant opportunities, and economic development, which was further discussed in an Executive Session.

The Select Board meeting addressed several critical items. Key decisions included choosing a new health insurance plan structure, where the Town will pay 90% and the employee 10% for employee-only full-time coverage, with specific grandfathering rules for existing dependents and new rules for future dependents. The Board approved the hiring of Ashley Johnston for a full-time position in the Police Department. A single revaluation proposal from Maine Assessment & Appraisal, submitted in response to an RFP, was opened and reviewed. A conditional offer was approved for Tina Dill to serve as the animal control officer. During an Executive Session, the Board discussed Economic Development, and upon returning to open session, authorized action related to signing a Letter of Intent (LOI).

The meeting included a discussion and subsequent 3-2 approval of a proposed Board Directive (policy). The offer to purchase Lot 7 in the Industrial Park was tabled. It was noted that funds for the Water Handling Equipment Grant were already allocated. Approval was given for a letter to Governor Mills regarding a Special Election Request. Key approvals involved payroll and payable warrants, abatement requests for two accounts, the Phase 1, Phase 2, and Vetting Checklist, and a quote approval totaling $43,860.35 from the Water/Wastewater Reserve Account. Department updates included information on taxation and an update on the status of the East Millinocket Industrials report. Administrative reports covered the start of E-billing for water/sewer and scheduled budget meetings. The Board also conducted an Executive Session regarding the Disposition of Real Property, resulting in an action to forward an NDA document to the attorney for review.

The meeting included an executive session regarding Substation 3, pursuant to 1 MRS § 405(6)(E). Following the executive session, the Board returned to open session and took action to continue communication with Brookfield concerning Substation 3/millsite. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.