TOWN OF WESTPORT ISLAND

BOARD OF SELECTMEN, ASSESSORS AND OVERSEERS MEETING

JANUARY 28, 2008

 

Present:

Board members: George D. Richardson, Jr., Brenda J. Bonyun and John B. Swanton

Citizens: Wes Bladow, Dennis Dunbar, Bob Mooney and Mary Plummer-Stead

Guests:    Charlotte Boynton of the Wiscasset Newspaper and Robert Fairfield

 

Meeting Commenced:

 

1.  George called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 

 

Business Conducted:

 

2.  Warrant No. 31 for $21,325.08 was reviewed.  George moved to approve; Jack, 2nd; vote: 3-0. 

 

3.   Minutes of January 21, 2008 were read.  George moved to accept; Brenda, 2nd; vote 3-0.  

 

4.       It was agreed to hold assessment hearings beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2008.

 

5.       Citizens’ Issues:

A.     Bob Mooney:  EMA Director Mooney presented a letter to be mailed to residents soliciting help.  It will include a special needs form.  George moved to allow Bob to use the bulk mailing permit for the letter.  Jack seconded the motion, vote: 3-0.

 

Bob also reported that the AGD kept in the town office needs a replacement battery at a cost of $136.00.

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B.     Dennis Dunbar asked when people could expect to hear about their assessment hearings.  Jack answered shortly - within 60 days

 

Meeting Adjourned:

 

6. George motioned to adjourn at 7:38 p.m.; Jack, 2nd; vote: 3-0. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

George D. Richardson, Jr.                                  Brenda J. Bonyun                                John B. Swanton