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Budget Committee Session Underway

Glen Stadig — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:01:17 +0000

The Budget Committee will be meeting next Wednesday 10/26/11 at 7pm at the Town office. This is the first meeting of the upcoming year. Public is invited..

Town Office Closed This Thurs 10/20/11

Glen Stadig — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:57:48 +0000

Reminder..The Town Offices will be closed this Thursday for a staff meeting..

Lebanon Planning Board Agenda – Monday 10/10/11 7:30pm

Glen Stadig — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:51:12 +0000

Town of Lebanon, Planning Board Meeting Agenda, Monday, October 10th, 2011 , 7:30 pm start time

R. Bumford – Chair
M. Barrows – Vice-Chair
J. Sewell
G. Getchell
J. Griffin – Clerk

The Lebanon planning Board adjourns promptly at 9:30pm.
You must be on the agenda to address this meeting.

ORDER OF AGENDA STATUS
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1. J. Hutchins/ Aaron Wiswell – Discussion
2. Pat Frazier-Moose Crossing – Discussion
3. James Libby/Gil Berube – Discussion
4. Jeremy Bradshaw – Sketch Plan

Next Planning Board Meeting will be
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Martha Sawyer Community Library
Upper Guinea Road
Time: 7:00 pm

Selectmen Workshop and Agenda

Glen Stadig — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:43:04 +0000

Selectmen will be holding a workshop this afternoon at 3:30pm the public is invited. The Selectmen will be meeting tomorrow night 10/4/11 at 6:30pm. The Agenda published stated Selectmen are to review and adopt the General Assistance maximums for 20011-2012. Public is invited to attend and comment.

Tax Bills Online – Town Hall Closing at 2pm on 9/29

Glen Stadig — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:13:06 +0000

The Lebanon Town Office will be closing at 2pm on Thursday September 29th for the Secretary of States Conference in Bangor. The town has also announced that Tax bills for Fall 2011-Spring 2012 have been published online. They are in PDF and may be viewed here

Selectmen Post Agenda for Tommorow Night

Glen Stadig — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:06:51 +0000

Selectmen are meeting Tuesday evening 9/20/11 at 6:30pm. The agenda has been published and will include:

6:30pm – Laura Bragg – Foster’s Online Subscription
7:00pm – Fire Department Budget
Public Participation 15 min

Grant Sponsored Literacy via Lebanon Family Learners

Glen Stadig — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:43:34 +0000

Lebanon Family Learners is where families who qualify take part in four components of a grant-sponsored literacy program.

WHO QUALIFIES? Participating families must meet the following:

A parent/caregiver working towards his or her GED,high school diploma, HSC or improved math/reading skills
Family includes a child birth through age 8

Parent/caregiver will participate with child in monthly activities at the community library.

If interested contact program coordinator, Carolyn French by phone 207-651-5449 or e-mail carolyn.french@msad60.org

Selectmen Announce Afternoon Workshops

Glen Stadig — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:22:40 +0000

Starting Monday Sept 12th Selectmen will be holding afternoon workshops from 3:30pm to 5:00p on Mondays.

Reminder – Selectmens Constituency Hours

Glen Stadig — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:37:51 +0000

Selectmen will be holding constituency hours this Saturday 8/27 from 10am to Noon at the Town Hall on 15 Upper Guinea Road. The Selectmen will hold these hours the last Saturday of each month.

Selectmen Workshop Announced

Glen Stadig — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:45:23 +0000

Selectmen have announced a workshop at the town hall for tomorrow 8/24 at 9am – public is invited

Town Hall Closing Hour Early 8/25/11

Glen Stadig — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:39:17 +0000

The Lebanon Town Municipal Office will be closing one hour early on Thursday, August 25 for a staff meeting. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your cooperation. ~ Lebanon Board of Selectmen

Tax Club Deadline is Sept 1st

Glen Stadig — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:32:56 +0000

The Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce the initiation of a Tax Club for the 2012 Fiscal Year. The Tax Club allows property owners to pay their property taxes over the course of the year through a payment book that the Town will issue once an applicationhas been completed and the commitment set. This will work somewhat like a Christmas club where you can make monthly payments. Deadline is Sept 1st to sign-up.

Please read application here or contact the town hall for more information.

Selectmen Workshop Announced 8/15/11

Glen Stadig — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:17:08 +0000

Selectmen will be meeting for a workshop Monday 8/15/11 at 8:30am at the Town office. Public is invited.

Ladies Auxiliary Bean Supper

Glen Stadig — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:49:22 +0000

Sat. August 20th 4:30pm to 6:00pm at the East Lebanon Fire Station on Lower Cross Rd
Adults: $7.00 Seniors 60 plus: $6.00 Children 6-12 $5.00

Selectmen Meeting Highlights 7/19/11

Glen Stadig — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:38:33 +0000

Attendees: Chairman Frizzell, Selectmen Patch, Selectwoman Gerrish

Pledge of allegiance.. Meeting Highlights:

Laura Bragg presented pole permits for signature as well as several appointments for deputies duties. She also had documents for vacation, conferences and professional development that needed approval.

Tim Bragdon explained a new trade school / program he is opening for special needs adults 18-21 and has invited the town elected people and people with interest to come and see the school. He explained the resources they have and the desire to do work and partner with the community. He described several ideas of community service and avenues the school may pursue once up and running. One project he mentioned the building greenhouses for Noble High School. (See Related Foster’s Story)

Firewood Bids were opened – Three were received - Brian Renaud – $611.55 Christine Torno – $555.00 and Tim Martin – $627.00 The proceeds from the sale will be placed in the general fund. The bid was awarded to Tim Martin.

Glen Stadig inquired about the clearing of brush on Lower Guinea near a new stop sign that was placed. Visibility to the left of the sign makes it is difficult to see traffic. He also inquired about the culvert work upcoming on Lower Guinea. Road Commissioner Torno was on hand and explained the culverts need replacement due to erosion between the culverts themselves and also they have rotted bottoms. Mr. Torno said he would do an assessment of the corner near the stop sign to improve the visibility.

Chris Gilpatrick submitted a request for information and inquired about the Selectmen’s time slips. Gilpatrick received an reviewed slips for the past year and found slips didn’t have in and out time noted as well as in some cases 16hr days were noted. Mr Cole had put in for 31hrs over 3 days. Gilpatrick asked if Selectmen approve each other’s time.. Selectmen responded that they didn’t. Many attending commented that improvements were needed to prevent this type of thing going forward. There was much discussion.

Tony Bragg asked if he would receive his request for information. Selectmen said it was approved and should have it.

Laura Bragg brought up a question about changing the town meeting date to correspond to the school vote about a month earlier than is done now. This could save the cost of having two separate elections. It would require the budget process etc to start one month earlier.

Of course there was more…

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Selectmen’s Agenda Posted for 7/19/11

Glen Stadig — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:15:42 +0000

6:30pm Pledge of Allegiance,

Laura Bragg – Sign Poll Permits – Secretary of State Conference
Open Award Firewood Bid
Public Participation

Tax Club Started

Glen Stadig — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:22:52 +0000

The Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce the initiation of a Tax Club for the 2012 Fiscal Year. The Tax Club allows property owners to pay their property taxes over the course of the year through a payment book that the Town will issue once an application has been completed and the commitment set. This will work somewhat like a Christmas club where you can make monthly payments.

Please read application here or contact the town hall for more information.

Selectmen’s Workshop Agenda Announced

Glen Stadig — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:02:31 +0000

Selectmen’s Tuesday, 7/12/11 at Town Hall
8:00 am Joanne Potter – cemeteries
8:30 am Cindy
9:00 am Mary Kinney
9:30 am Laura – June 2011 Election issues
10:00 am Key Bank

Planning Board Public Hearing Announced for July 18th 7pm

Glen Stadig — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:58:50 +0000

Monday, July 18th at 7:00 pm at the Lebanon Town Offices, Agenda - Hersom : division of land on Center Road.

For More Information Contact: Jenn Griffin,

JennGriffin@metrocast.net,

Town of Lebanon Planning Board Clerk 207-451-0724

Selectmen Meeting Highlights 07/05/11

Glen Stadig — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:47:51 +0000

Meeting Highlights: Attending Selectmen Patch, Gerrish and Frizzell

Meeting opened at 6:30pm – Pledge of Allegiance

Laura Bragg presented appointment papers Town Hall positions to be signed by Selectmen.

Selectmen signed a letter of action to a resident over property conditions

Selectmen signed and implemented a credit card authorization form. This will be used for a Staples and credit card in the building. An email will be sent out to all Department Heads.

Tony Bragg – Inquired as to the cost of the legal fees for the opinion from the Portland attorney. He had made a formal request in May but info was not available. Mr. Frizzell said he thought it was in the $300 and something. A copy of the bill will be provided to Mr. Bragg.

Chris Gilpatrick – Asked if Selectmen had made a decision on the matter of Jason Cole stepping down as Asst. Rescue over concerns raised at the last meeting. Selectmen said that they had not.

Selectmen went into Executive Session approx. 6:45pm

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Selectmens Meeting Highlights 06/21/11

Glen Stadig — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:13:56 +0000

Meeting Highlights: Attendance – Selectmen Patch, Selectwoman Gerrish – Selectmen Secretary Susan Collins – Meeting opened at 6:30pm

Town Paving was awarded to RD Torno & Sons $125 ton & $63.98 Ton Machine Placed – Laurence Torno the Road Commissioner explained that FR Carroll had a lower bid by .28 a ton, but the company did not specify the cost of hand work, so the bid was incomplete and could not be accepted. (FR Carroll had won the contract last year)

Town Roadside Mowing was awarded to Russell Howard $140 Mile or $55.00 hr

Budget Committee Alternate – Keith McCornish (Last name spelling phonetic)

Glen Stadig – Town Website states Selectmen meet 1st and third Tuesday nights, if they have an agenda and the agenda is posted on the Friday before the meeting. Today the agenda was announced and posted the day of the meeting. The agenda and meeting should be clear and provide proper notice for people to attend. Selectmen will look into clarifying the policy and notices.

Glen Stadig – Town Report – Balance sheet shows “carry forwards” of $468,338. The carrying forward of money for departments and accounts was done away with but yet these items look to remain. - the value includes $50,308 for the transfer stations and 54,854 for the rescue among others – No answer could be provided about the carry-over, Selectmen will look into it.

Glen Stadig – Citizen’s Petitions as they appeared on the ballot this year did NOT indicate they were citizen’s petitions as was typically done in all the years past why The ballot items also did not show the Petitioner’s name or the number of signatures collected as typically done. Selectmen will look into it.

Chris Gilpatrick – Explained Asst Rescue Chief Cole has been making threats to residents about suing them and taking them to court. Gilpatrick is concerned that the Town will be sued should something happen if Cole is involved in a call that also involves one of the people, peoples family or friends that he has threatened. The situation as is, leaves the town at high risk and Cole’s wife who is the Rescue Chief is too close to the situation to take action herself. Gilpatrick requested Selectmen have Cole step down from Rescue. Selectwoman Gerrish stated she had received information from residents corroborating what Gilpatrick is saying with the threats. Selectmen will look into the matter and may call Cole in.

Chris Gilpatrick – Requested the status of his request for information of Logging contracts and time slips for Selectmen. This Friday will be five weeks since the request was made. – Selectmen will look into it.

Susan Collins – Town Reports – The ordering of additional Town Reports was discussed. The initial 500 were run and are gone how many more do you want to order?.

Susan Collins – Milton Bridge Update – There has not been much new action since last meeting, a temporary bridge will cost roughly $500k, State says it will cost 1.4m to replace and states don’t have the money. The project is still under review and funding trying to get appropriated but it doesn’t look good.

of course there was more…

Meeting adjourned @7pm

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Selectmen Announce Agenda Tonight’s Meeting

Glen Stadig — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:01:06 +0000

The agenda for tonight Selectmen Meeting has been published. They will we awarding mowing and paving bids received from the last meeting as well as addressing something about a Budget Committee Alternate appointment paper. Public participation to follow. Selectmen meet as 6:30pm at the Town Hall.

Selectmen Change Date Workshop

Glen Stadig — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:53:49 +0000

Selectmen have changed the workshop posted for Wednesday 6/22/11 at 9:30am to Thursday 6/23/11 at 9:30am at the Town Hall.

Selectmen Workshop Wed 6/22/11 9:30am

Glen Stadig — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:45:16 +0000

Lebanon Selectmen have announced a morning workshop for Wednesday 6/22/11 at 9:30am

Lebanon Maine Election Results – 2011

Glen Stadig — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:22:12 +0000

Election results for the Lebanon warrant of June, 14, 2011. The warrant items have been abbreviated for simplicity. To see the full description of an item look at a sample ballot.

Selectmen:

Cole - 566
Gerrish - 665

School Board –

Nickerson - 1044

Budget Committee –

Becky Batchelder - 844
Aaron Bragdon - 649
Paul Nadeau Sr - 728
Write – in - Tony Bragg 26

Liquor Referendum Ballot – For / Against

1 – Citizen’s Petition – Allow Liquor in town except for Sunday 674 /588

2- Citizen’s Petition – Liquor in town on Sunday? 559 /696

Referendums : For / Against

Citizen’s Petition – Conflict of Interest - 527 / 719
Karen ordinance.. – Consider SAD60 employees Town Employees? -617/633
Citizen’s Petition – Show Budget Committee tallies shown on ballot? -1135/114
$74k for 1/5 payments to purchase Fire Truck? -455/ 805
$395k for in extra road projects? -429 / 819
$20k for 1/5 payments to buy a Backhoe? – 319 / 931
$98k for a salary and benefits of Town Manager? -424 / 818
$302k for General government expenses, selectmen, animal control? -901 / 338
$80k set aside for contingency fund? -874 / 368
$8k for general assistance? - 1075 /175
$98k for all insurances in town? -1094 /152
$25k for Legal Fees? - 939 / 306
Fund “essential services” if not approved by referendum vote? - 1020/ 223
$8k for updating of town tax maps? - 870 / 377
$310,853k for Transfer Station? -1049 / 197
$101,868k for Fire Department? - 1029 / 221
$1,680 for S. Lebanon Fire Hydrants contract? -1039 / 205
$10k to fund no-spray agreements? - 930/311
$1,013,600 for Roads? -995 / 244
$12,684 for Library? -942 / 302
$8577 for Planning Board? -891 / 356
$3,765 for recreation Dept.? -970 / 273
$12 per hour + expenses for Selectmen? - 930 / 313
$7,500 for Cemetery restoration and maint.? -1081 / 158
Create a tax club? -1062 /172
$4,239 for EMA? -985 /247
$3,854 for E-911 Addressing? -1071 / 164
$38,106 for Emergency Dispatch? -1101 /138
$25k for new radios for Fire, Rescue and EMA? -928 /309
Charge 7% interest on taxes? -1002 / 231
Set 3% interest rate on overpaid taxes? -1057 / 177
Can Selectmen dispose of real estate? -1021 / 214
$31,516 for Code Enforcement Officer? -921 / 366
Authorize Selectmen to accept and spend Federal Funds? -1114 /133
$16,218 to support of agencies (assistance)? -1037 / 212
Give snowmobile registration monies to Lebanon Trail Riders? -1055 /193
Place surplus funds in acct to lower commitment? - 1176 / 74
Authorize Selectmen to Lease Old Town Hall, now and in the future? -1021/ 231

(Results – unofficial ie.. maybe there is a typo)