Some Lebanon Building Code Information.... The Facts, Ma'am, Only the Facts.

Not ever having to deal with following building codes, LMTS has been trying to dive into this debate and figure it out for myself.
Since I'm figuring things out for myself, I thought I would share my findings on the page and hopefully answer some of the questions out there about the Town of Lebanon Building Code, the MUBEC Building Code, when MUBEC should have been enacted, who should have known and didn't, and maybe stop some of the finger pointing and arguing over which building code should be being enforced within the town of Lebanon.

First let's reference the old Building Code for the Town of Lebanon Maine as provided by Lebanon Town Clerk Mandy Grenier.

This document follows, along with its consecutive amendments...........



BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE
TOWN OF LEBANON, MAINE

Sec. 1. Administration
   The Selectmen, assisted by the Code Enforcement Officer shall be the administrative officers of this ordinance. The CEO shall receive applications for permits allowing the erection, alterations, or change of use of buildings, as provided in this ordinance; shall keep complete records of all applications and the action taken on the applications, promptly survey and inspect ail buildings, alterations or use proposed, and may issue permits for erection, alterations or change of use of ail buildings, if in their opinion the proposal complies with the law of the State, this ordinance and bylaws.

Sec. 2. Permit Required
   No building construction shall be started; no alterations of existing buildings that will increase floor or height measurements, and no building shall be put to any different use than on the day of enactment of this ordinance, until a permit thereof has been issued under the terms of this ordinance. Any building that is moved from one location to another shall comply or be altered to comply with this ordinance within one (1) year after relocation.

Sec. 3. Permit Application Procedure; Fees
   No application for a permit required by this ordinance shall receive action by the Code Enforcement Officer unless made in writing. All applications for a permit to build, construct, or alter any building, shall be accompanied by a sketch or plan of the proposed
building or alteration.
A building permit shall become void upon completion of work for which the permit was issued or two (2) years from date of issue. Work incomplete upon the expiration of the permit shall he considered a violation of the Building Code, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 8, Enforcement (unless covered by a renewal permit). Extension of each permit or each renewal permit shall not be valid for a period of more than one (I) year.
A building permit shall become void unless operations are commenced within six (6) months from the date of approval. An extension permit may be granted.
NO permit shall be transferable from any applicant to any other person or corporation.

....Effective March 20, 1989 —The new rates for construction permits are as follows:
20C per square foot of Dwelling or commercial floor space. IOC per Square foot of utility floor space.
A. All other construction requiring permits, including chimneys at a rate of $2.00 per Thousand of Estimated cost with a minimum fee of $20.00"
B. Additions & Altergtions: $4.00 per thousgn4 @rSingle familv residential & S8.OO per thousand
commercial.
C. Include additions with new construction & increase square foot cost of,constructien .40 cents for sinqle family. residential & .75 cents commercial.
D. include fees for startinq construction without a permit, to be double the permit fees or SIOO.pq
whichever is greater.
E. Assess re-inspection fees $25.00 to be paid prior to the next scheduling of an appointment.

Sec. 4. Consideration of Application
Upon receiving such application the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) shall promptly take such action as may be indicated in the way of investigation or public hearings, to acquaint himself with the merits of the application. If the CEO finds the proposed building, alteration, or use of building, to conform with the law and this ordinance, the CEO may at once issue the permit in writing. If the CEO finds the proposal in any conflict with the law or this ordinance he shall fix whatever restrictions or conditions on the proposed construction or use, as may be in the best judgment, right and proper, or for reasonable cause refuse the permit.
If no action is taken by the CEO within thirty (30) days from the date of the applications the permit shall be considered refused. Any oversight or neglect of duty on the part of the CEO, Code Enforcement Officer, shall not legalize the construction, alteration, or change of use of any building which is regulated by this ordinance.

Sec. 5. Building Standards
No building or structure shall be erected, altered, rebuilt, or relocated unless in compliance with the following:
a,Garages. No public garage having any service or repair enterprise shall be erected or enlarged unless the new construction be of noncombustible material.
b. Trailer Additions. All additions must comply with this building ordinance. Any mobile home or trailer cannot be used as an addition to a dwelling house or mobile home that is used as a dwelling.
c. Roofs. No roof of any building shall be covered or recovered in whole or in part save with noncombustible or fire resistant roofing materials.
d. Chimney Construction. No chimney shall be built, erected, or altered below the roof unless containing a tile lining and with an iron clean-out door at or near its base, and shall extend at least two (2) feet above the roof. No chimney shall be built erected, or altered below the roof having wood or other combustible materials within two (2) inches of the chimney. All chimneys must be constructed of masonry from the ground up on a solid masonry base.
e, Foundation, All structures shall be set on solid foundations of cement, brick, stone, or other acceptable masonry, except that in special cases where the buildings are to be used for accessory or seasonal use, the CEO may waiver the requirements of this section and permit the use of wood, metal or masonry piers, provided that the crawl spaces on seasonal dwellings are enclosed by latticework.
f. Minimum Building Area, Every dwelling unit to be used by a single family shall have a minimum ground floor area equivalent to twenty by twenty-five feet (20' x 25') in dimensions.
g. Outside Walls. Outside walls shall be constructed of material commonly used for outside construction, and materials customarily painted shall be painted. Tarred or roofing paper shall be permitted only as a temporary covering. Permanent siding shall be applied before expiration of the permit.
h. Sewerage. All newly constructed dwellings, commercial, public or industrial buildings, and all mobile homes and trailers used
as dwellings, shall be connected to or provided with a septic tank type sewerage disposal system.
i. Change of use. The use of any building may be changed provided it complies with all the regulations of this ordinance, and does not detract from local property, or cause a nuisance or menace.
j. Exceptions. The construction of small accessory buildings not used for dwelling purposes, together with minor alterations, repairs and general upkeep of existing buildings; shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance, provided in the opinion
of the Selectmen, this construction, minor alterations, repairs, and upkeep, does not cause an unsightly appearance or nuisance.
k. Bearing or Exterior walls shall be at least two (2) by four (4) inch studs sixteen (16) inches on center. Outside corner post shall be the equivalent of not less than three (3) pieces of two (2) by four (4) inch studs, braced by not less than one (I) piece of one (I) by four (4) inch continuous diagonal brace from shoe to plate let into studs. Bracing may be omitted when plywood sheets four (4) by eight (8) feet panels are used.
Non Bearing partitions. Studs in nonbearing partitions shall not be spaced more than twenty-four (24) inches on center. This applies to interior walls only.
Framing Over Openings - All openings in exterior and interior walls, windows, doors and fireplaces shall have headers made up
of:
30 inch opening or less.
30 to 48 inch.
48 inches to eight feet.
8 feet to 12 feet.
12 feet to 16 feet,
At least two (2), two (2) by four (4) inches nailed together.
At least two (2), two (2) by six (6) inch nailed together.
At least two (2), two (2) by eight (8) inch nailed together.
At least two (2), two (2) by ten (10) inch nailed together.
At least two (2), two (2) by twelve (12) inch nailed together.
Floor Joist shall be spaced not more than sixteen (16) inches oncenter and shall be at least two (2) by eight (8) inch stock.
Roof Rafters shall be spaced not more than sixteen (16) inches on center and shall be at least two (2) by six (6) inch stock.
Exception: Roof trusses prefabricated may be two (2) by four (4) inch properly nailed with gussets sixteen (16) on Center.
Mobile homes and trailers shall be exempt from the foundations provisions of this ordinance. Mobile homes and
Trailers may be exempted from the minimum ground floor area regulation, if in the opinion of the CEO. the area is adequate for the number of residents involved.
The area of enclosed porches on lake-shore seasoned dwellings shall be considered as part of the ground floor area.

** AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 5, SECTION F
MINIMUM BUILDING AREA
Every Dwelling unit to be used by a single family shall have a minimum living area of 720 square feet. ( The temporary accommodation of an additional family member e.g. mother-in-law in a studio apartment, so-called), shall not be considered a separate dwelling unit.
** Amendment adopted by Town Meeting vote on March 14, 1987.

*** AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 5, SECTION F
MINIMUM BUILDING AREA
Definition of in-law/studio apartment: A small apartment consisting of one main living space, a small kitchen and a bath.
An in-law/studio apartment is created by converting part of an existing single-family dwelling into a separate dwelling unit with only one bedroom, which is accessory to the single-family use. The accessory apartment shall conform to all of the following standards:
A. The accessory apartment shall not have a separate, identifiable front entrance.
B. The accessory apartment shall not alter the single-family character of the structure. The principal unit in the structure shall be occupied by the owner, and the owner shall file a declaration with the CEO indicating that the in-law shall not be used as a rental unit. Continiued occupancy of the accessory apartment upon sale or transfer of the property shall be conditioned upon the new owner agreeing to the owner occupancy requirement.
*** Amendment adopted by Town Meeting vote on June 9, 2009.

AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE
SECTION 3
PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE (FEES)

Minimum Building Fees for single family residential: $40.00 Commercial: $50.00
Additions and alterations: $4.00 per thousand for single family residential and $8.00 per thousand commercial.
Include additions with new construction and increase square foot cost of construction .40 cents for single family residential and .75 cents commercial.
Include fees for starting construction without a permit, to be double the permit fees or $100.00, whichever is greater.
Assess re-inspection fees of $25.00 to be paid prior to the next scheduling of an appointment.
**** Amendment adopted by Town Meeting vote on June 8, 2010.



Okay, so we can clearly see that the original Lebanon Building Code was enacted in the late 1980's with the last amendment added on June 8, 2010..........

So now the Maine State Law that references the use of MUBEC as universal building code for Maine towns.........

 

Intro/Brief: 

After the legislative establishment of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) in April 2008 by LD 2257 (enacted as P.L. 699), the Bureau of Building Codes and Standards (within the Department of Public Safety) has issued regulations setting the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 as the mandatory energy standards for residential, commercial, and public buildings statewide.

The MUBEC is effective June 1, 2010. There will a six-month transition period during which towns may still enforce their previous codes. Among the new rules:

• Towns with a population of 2,000 that had a building code on August 1, 2008 will be required to begin enforcing the code December 1, 2010.
• Towns with a population of 2,000 that did not have a building code on August 1, 2008 will be required to begin enforcing the code December 1, 2012.
• Towns with a population under 2,000 are not required to enforce the code.
• The MUBEC replaces all local municipal building codes. Cities and towns may not amend any MUBEC provisions, even to make it more stringent.
• Enforcement is the responsibility of local jurisdictions. Municipalities without a CEO certified by the State Planning Office may authorize a Third-party Inspector to conduct compliance inspections and prepare a report to be given to the municipal CEO as an application for the Certificate of Occupancy.

As we can clearly see, included in the "intro" section, MUBEC was effective on June 1, 2010, and the Maine State Law calls for it to have been in place in towns with over 2,000 residents (The Town of Lebanon) on or before December 1, 2010 as the town had an active Building Code in place since at least the 1980s.

With all the hoopla about $800 Building Permits, let's go back to the original Lebanon Building Ordinance. The cost of $4.00 per square foot was enacted in an amendment (Referenced above as Section 3) on June 8, 2010. So in reality, all New Construction Building Permits should have been being charged this way for the last 6 years.

So now the question becomes whether or not current Code Enforcement Officer, Mike Beaulieu is correct in penning the proposed new Building Ordinance, calling for the town voters to move to fall into compliance (legally, as in, actually in writing), and follow MUBEC Building Code, like we should have been since December of 2010, or we continue on with nothing in writing to document that change, but also nothing in writing to show that we have legally moved to fall into enforcement of Maine State Law.

This decision is completely up to the Voters of the Town of Lebanon.

If we choose to do nothing, the old Building Code remains on the town books and is not overturned and we comply to Maine State Law silently, as mandated.
If we vote to enact, the fees will remain the same as they have been since 2010, and the Town of Lebanon has a legal Ordinance on the books showing our compliance with MUBEC, and merging with the same fee schedule voted in back in 2010. 

As we make this decision, it is important that as many people as possible look at and review the proposed NEW Lebanon Building Code, in the same place as the old one. So below, please read and review the proposed Lebanon Building Code.



Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Administrative Ordinance -
Town of Lebanon, Maine

I. Title.
This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Administrative Ordinance" of the Town of Lebanon, Maine.

2. Purpose and Authority
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish administrative and enforcement provisions in relation to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). The Town has authority to enact building code provisions relating to local enforcement, per MRSA Title 10 9724(5).

3. Code Administration
In accordance with MRSA 25 2373, the MUBEC must be enforced in the Town of Lebanon beginning July 1, 2012. The Town is required to enforce the MUBEC through inspections that comply with the code. A copy of MUBEC is and shall remain on file with the Town Clerk and is available for public use, inspection and examination. Enforcement of the MUBEC will occur through inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer for structures covered under the International Residential Code and through third-party inspectors for structures covered under the International Building Code. The MUBEC shall be administered within the Town of Lebanon by the Code Enforcement Officer.

4. Duties of Code Enforcement Officer
The Code Enforcement Officer's duties shall be as outlined in the MUBEC, and shall include but are not limited to:
a. Receive permit applications, examine construction documents and issue permits for the erection and alterations of buildings and structures.
b. For structures covered by the International Residential Code, the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect premises for which permits are issued, make all required inspections, or accept reports of inspection by approved agencies.
c. For structures covered by the International Building Code, the Code Enforcement
Officer shall receive certified reports from Third - Party Inspectors as outlined below.
d. Enforce compliance with the provisions of the code and issue notices or orders to ensure compliance, including suspending or revoking permits.
e. Render interpretations of the MUBEC and policies and procedures to clarify the application of its provisions.
f. Keep official records, applications received, permits and certificates issued, .fees collected, reports of inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer and Third - Party
Inspectors, as well as notices and orders issued.
g. Impose any applicable fees and ensure proper payments have been made before or upon issuance of any permits
h. Refer permits requiring subdivision, shoreland zoning or floodplain review to the Planning Board as required.
i. Investigate complaints and act on violations as outlined herein.
j. Issue Certificates of Occupancy as per 25 MRSA 2357-A and the MUBEC.

5. Building Permits Required
The construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures shall comply with the MUBEC. Building permits are required as per the
MUBEC and shall become void upon completion of work for which the permit was issued or one
(I) year from date of issue. An extension of the permit may be granted by the Code Enforcement Officer upon written request to the Code Enforcement Officer made prior to the expiration.

6. Building Permit Application
Application for a building permit shall include the following:
a. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
b.Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
c. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required by MUBEC.
d. State the estimated valuation of the proposed work.
e. Be signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized agent.
f. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
g. For structures covered by the International Building Code — Include certification of a contractual arrangement between a Third-Party Inspector and the building owner A copy of all required State of Maine Fire Marshal's building permits.
h. Be accompanied by the required fee as set forth below.

7. Permit Approval.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall examine applications and shall within seven (7) days either issue the requested permit or provide a written notice of refusal to the applicant stating the reasons therefore. All additional permits required for the proposed projects shall be obtained
prior to issuance of the building permit.

8. Fees.
Upon submission of an application, the applicant shall pay a non-refundable application fee. No building permit shall be issued until all fees due have been paid. All fees required by this
Ordinance are outlined as follows...
A. Minimum Building Fees for single family residential: $40.00 Commercial: $50.00
B. Additions and alterations: Include additions with new construction and increase square foot cost of construction .40 cents per square foot for single family residential and .75 cents per square foot commercial.
C. Fees for starting construction without a permit shall be double the permit fees or $100.00, whichever is greater.
D. Re-inspection fees of $25.00 shall be paid prior to the scheduling of an inspection appointment.

9. Inspections.
In accordance with the MUBEC, for structures covered by the International Residential Code, upon notification the Code Enforcement Officer shall make the required inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Code Enforcement Officer. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Code Enforcement Officer.

10. Third-Party Inspectors (as defined in MRSA 25 2371).
For structures covered by the International Building Code, certified reports from third-party inspectors, as outlined in 25 MRSA 2373(4), shall be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy as required in 25 MRSA 2357-A. Such third-party inspections shall be obtained pursuant to independent contractual arrangements between the building owner and a third-party inspector.

11. Permit Modifications.
After issuance, any modifications to a permit shall require a revised permit application and a revised permit prior to beginning work.

12. Certificate of Occupancy.
No Building or structure that is the subject of a building permit or change of use of permit shall be used or occupied until the Code Enforcement Officer issues a Certificate of Occupancy per 25
MRSA 2357-A and in accordance with the MUBEC. For structures covered by the International Building Code, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy based on receipt of a satisfactory inspection report by a certified third-party inspector.

13. Enforcement.
Enforcement and penalties shall be consistent with 30-A MRSA 4452. It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by the MUBEC without a building permit, or cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of the MUBEC. If the Code Enforcement
Officer finds that any of the provisions of this Ordinance are being violated, the Code
Enforcement Officer shall serve a notice of violation on the person responsible for the violation. Such notice shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for initial efforts to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance as set forth in 30-A MRSA 4452.

14. Penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation owning or having control of any building or premises or part thereof who violates any of the provisions of this Ordinance commits a civil violation and is subject to civil penalties under 30-A MRSA 4452. Each day such violation or failure to comply is permitted to exist, after notification by the Code Enforcement Officer, shall constitute a separate violation. All fines shall be paid to the Town of Lebanon.

15. Appeals.
In accordance with MRSA 25 2356 and MRSA 30-A 4103(5) and the Board of Appeals
Ordinance, an appeal may be taken in writing from any order or decision of the Code Enforcement Officer to the Board of Appeals. Fees for appeals shall be established by the Appeals Board Ordinance.

16. Savings Clause.
If any provision of this Ordinance is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, this finding shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. All inconsistent ordinances previously adopted are hereby repealed.


The choice is still up to the Voters of the Town of Lebanon and your voice will be heard in your vote on May 10, 2016 when you mark your ballot at the Lebanon Town Vote.
Thank you for giving a moment of your time in order to read the information and educate yourselves to the changes proposed for your town's Building Code Ordinance.

Lebanon Treasurer Lemay Suspends Department Usage of Town Credit Cards

On the February 1, 2016 Board of Selectmen's Meeting Agenda, Town Treasurer Jeanette Lemay was listed as "Discussion".
During this discussion, the Board questioned Ms. Lemay regarding an e mail sent to all town department heads during the day on Monday, outlining some changes in purchasing.
The e mail ,which LMTS has not seen, apparently was in direct relation to recent Budget Committee conversations and Facebook posts regarding "late fees" as charged to different department budgets.
The late fees, have sometimes been charged back to separate department budgets due to the use of a quicker method of payment, the town's credit card, which is for use for department heads when the need of a speedy or last minute payment is needed.
The town currently does Accounts Payables every 2 weeks, and depending on when the Treasurer receives the invoice in direct relation to the scheduled AP date, sometimes the payment is late getting to the credit card company. In this case, a late payment is generated.
According to Treasurer Lemay, the Department heads have all been made fully aware that if they utilize the town's credit cards, and the payment is late and generates a late fee, that fee would be split between the department budgets that utilized the card during that month.
Lemay contends that she remains the fiduciary of the Town of Lebanon accounts and that she has not been comfortable with the questions of "fault" or "blame" for several rounds of budget discussions where Committee members have questioned the late payment charges, and therefore, as the holder of Lebanon credit card accounts, Lemay has suspended these accounts until things can be worked out with the Board of Selectmen.
Until further notice, all town departments may only make purchases through normal AP procedure of submitting a purchase order, having the purchase order approved by Selectmen, and waiting until the next scheduled AP date to receive a check for their purchases, or they may order supplies through several pre-approved companies that the Town of Lebanon holds billing accounts with.
Furthermore, Lemay went over with the Board the Purchase Order requirements as well. All Purchase Orders must contain the account number, the vendor name and address, the budget item that the purchase will be applied to, and the signature of the department head placing the order.
After this discussion, the Selectmen stated that they would enter into Executive Session, to speak to Lemay about her choices and at 5:15 pm all observing residents were asked to leave the office so the Board could speak privately with the Treasurer.
The Board reconvened public session after several moments and Selectman Thompson asked Ms. Lemay if the late fees only encompassed one month, she answered that they had occurred over several different months and several different departments. Thompson continued, asking the Treasurer if she thought it would help to process Accounts Payable weekly, to which Lemay stated that she thought the extra workload of processing a full AP warrant weekly would be overwhelming, however, she agreed that if the Board presented her with a proposal for a weekly AP schedule, she would review it and have a further discussion. "I'm not agreeing to anything at this time," said Lemay, "but I will review any proposals and give them thought."
The procedure change regarding credit card use will stay in place until further notice.

Lebanon Selectmen Receiving Three Separate Bids for Completetion of Lebanon Selectmen's Office Renovation

 

 

SEPARATE BIDS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

ELECTRICAL REPAIR

SHEETROCK & PAINT

CARPETING

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING BIDS IS FRIDAY, 1/29 AT 5:00 PM

THE SELECTMEN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AWARD THE BIDS AT ANY TIME.

For More Information

Contact the Lebanon Town Office

207-457-6082  X 110

Selectmen's Assistant

 

 

 

All For the Love of History ...... Interesting Paper Tag on an Old Bookcase Reveals Some Really COOL Historical Information!!

On a recent visit at the Lebanon Town Office, I spied a small bookcase that has always been back to the wall in the Selectmen's Office.

Now that the wall is gone, I had the opportunity to see the BACK of the bookcase, and LOOK what I found!! A small, very old, paper tag still affixed to the back of the bookcase.

Someone has painted it a horrific cross between bright pink and brick red (yes, it's that ugly), but with the right restoration, this piece could be a showpiece for the Town of Lebanon!!!

Read on to see WHY.....

 

 

Tag on the back of an open front bookcase located at the Lebanon Town Office

January 12, 2016

 

Woodward & Lothrop was a department store chain headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Woodward & Lothrop was Washington, D.C.'s first department store, opening in 1887. Woodies, as it was often nicknamed, maintained stores in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Its flagship store was a fixture of the shopping district in downtown Washington, and in the late 1990s the center of controversy over competing visions for DC's urban renewal.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodward_%26_Lothrop

 

The Grand Rapids Fancy Furniture Company in 1908. The company went out of business in 1938.

 

 

Pacific Galleries in Seattle, Washington sold a Grand Rapids Fancy Furniture Company open bookcase with the original affixed paper label, and the top shelf carrying a book stop around three sides at each end (circa late 19th century to early 20th century; 43" in width, 13" in diameter and 54.75" in height) for $675 in November of 2008. 

 

I'm sure that the example above was not painted an obnoxious color, but it's very interesting that a little bookcase sitting in the Board of Selectmen's Office and unprotected during construction could hold so much history and potential value.

Of course Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers has alerted several people in the Town Office to it's worth and hopefully they will move it somewhere a bit more protected and ensure the integrity of that original paper tag on it's backside!!!

 

 

Town of Lebanon Seeks Residents Interested in Election Official Duties.

Residents of Lebanon
The Town of Lebanon is in need of

Election Officials

 

An Election Official is an appointed employee who attends Elections to work. The work performed can range from Registering People to Vote, Checking Residents into the voting place and helping to count election results. Election Officials should be enrolled in a qualified party (Democrat-Republican).

The work of Election Officials is extremely important and requires diligence as well as patience. These officials hold office for 2 years and may be asked to work any or all elections in that time period. Hours can range from a full election day to a shift of a few hours.

Lebanon has had a wonderful crew in the past and we hope to see some of those faces back however, there are vacant seats that need to be filled.

Interested parties are asked to submit a request for appointment to the Board of Selectmen or the Town Clerk on or before April 1st 2016. Our first Election of 2016 will be the Town Election with a Selectman seat up for grabs along with other vacancies. The Town will also vote on the School Budget that same day; May 10th from 6am-8pm.

Thank you for your important contribution to democracy.

 

 

Read more: http://www.lebanon-me.org/node/2021

TOWN OF LEBANON MAINE BID REQUEST: For Removal of Interior Town Office Wall.

Demolition/Construction Bid Proposal for Interior Wall Removal

 

Town of Lebanon

15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon, ME  04027

(207) 457-6082

 

 

The Town of Lebanon, Maine is currently accepting bid proposals for the removal of an office wall.  The wall measures approximately  10' x 12'.  Work area will be required to be sectioned off with plastic sheeting or similar material to limit dust throughout the Town Office.  
The following list of items need to be addressed in the bid proposal:

( This list is generalized and does not specify every detail of how to accomplish the job at hand, but rather generalizes the professional, industry standard project completion of the project which we require upon completion.)

* tear down/ removal of interior wall
* clean up and removal of all debris on daily basis required
* relocation of any affected electrical outlets and/or wires
* sheetrock/tape/mud/sand/paint all affected areas (walls & ceiling)
* replace carpeting in both affected offices with similar quality and color to the original, as close as possible. 

Sealed bids must include copies of all applicable insurances.  
Bids will be received to the attention of the Selectmen and delivered to 15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon, Maine, until  4:00PM on December 14, 2015.   Bids will then be turned over to the Selectmen Chair at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at 4:30 pm on December 14, 2015.  
Bids meeting the specifications shall be considered.  The acceptable bid will be tentatively awarded the project after all bids have been opened, read aloud, and discussed.  
If any extenuating circumstances exist in the opinion of the Board, the Selectmen may award the Bid to other than the lowest bidder. 

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.  

Contracted work must be done during regular business hours of the Town Office with as little interruption to the Town's normal work schedule as possible.   All work bids must be completed no later than February 2, 2016.  All bids must specify an estimated length of time for completion. 
 The project wall may be viewed during normal office hours upon request and accompaniment of a Town Office employee.

Lebanon Maine Town Office Thanksgiving Basket Program Requests Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items by November 20

 

TOWN OF LEBANON THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET DRIVE

Bring non-perishable food items To:

The Lebanon Town Office

15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon, Maine

on or before

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

 

Many Continued thanks to Selectmen's Assistant Sue Collins for her dedication to continuing this tradition within the town and donating her time to be sure families in Lebanon enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner!!

Marriage Ceremonies at the Lebanon Maine Town Office

Did you know that marriage ceremonies may be performed at the Lebanon Maine Town Office?
They can be!!
A simple service provided to you by your Town Office personnel provides for an "at the counter" ceremony and signing of the Marriage Certificate and you'd be good to go!!
Here's what we found on the Town of Lebanon Website..........

Marriage ceremonies can be performed at the Town Clerks’ Office by appointment. The cost for the ceremony is $60.00. The couple is required to provide their two witnesses. Marriage ceremonies at the Clerks’ office are simple ceremonies performed at the counter. A set of vows will be handed to the couple to read aloud and sign. Couples may read their own vows of reasonable length where time is permitted and must indicate the desire to do so at the time the appointment is scheduled.

After the marriage ceremony has taken place, the person who performed the ceremony will complete the applicable section of the marriage license. This includes obtaining signatures of two (2) witnesses provided by the couple and the signature of the person performing the ceremony. The person performing the ceremony CANNOT be one of the two witnesses to the ceremony, nor can they be the clerk receiving the license. THE MARRIAGE LICENSE MUST BE COMPLETED IN BLACK INK ONLY. (*Note: If a Maine resident goes to another state to get married to avoid Maine requirements, or if a nonresident comes to Maine to avoid the requirements of his/her state of residence, the marriage is considered to be null and void.)

Copies of your marriage certificate are available from the municipal clerk where the license was issued. A certified copy is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies purchased in the same transaction (as outline by state Statue). Copies may also be obtained from the Office of Vital Records in Augusta.

A Letter from Selectman Ben Thompson regarding "NOTIFY ME" automatic e mails from the Lebanon Maine Town Office.

In regard to the email "notify me" issues that we have been experiencing since the change over to the new website, we thank everyone who has brought this issue to our attention.  We have been actively researching this issue and we have confirmed that the mailing list from the old website was imported into the new website.
The old website had a single mailing list - News & Announcements.  The original emailing list was imported only into the "News" topic for the Site Home Page.  Enrollments for the other topics on the new website are still in their beginning stages as residents and other visitors sign themselves up.

In terms of email postings there is a difference that all subscribers will want to keep in mind.  The email lists available on the new site are configured based on two factors - content type and department / board page.   A Meeting Agenda posted in the Board of Selectmen is different than Meeting Minutes posted in the Planning Board which is different from News posted from the home page and there may be a completely different list of email addresses signed up to receive each posting based on individual preferences.
All existing email addresses from the old site were imported with the home page News subscription only.  We have instructed the Website service to link all existing subscribers to the Selectmen Meeting Agenda as well, which should be completed within the next few days.

More email options are available now and to please visit the new website to resubscribe and sign up for anything they are interested in by clicking the boxes which identify items of interest.
Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely, Selectman Ben Thompson

Read more: http://www.lebanon-me.org/node/1156

Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Meeting Monday 10/19/15 in 6 (six) Parts.

 

LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING

MONDAY 10/19/15

 

I walked into the Lebanon Board of Selectmen's Meeting on Monday evening at 3:50 pm. Usually a safe bet to be 10 minutes early, but instead, I found the 4:00 pm meeting already in order with Treasurer Jeanette Lemay addressing the Board.

If I had actually been on time for the meeting, I would have missed the fact that Mrs. Lemay was speaking to the Board regarding 13 separate Right to Know requests that had come in via fax machine from one Jason Cole requesting information and time sheets on ambulance runs in Lebanon.

We were also in plenty of time to hear about "something that happened on Friday" comments that left Sandy and I gawking at one another and wondering just WHAT happened on Friday?? (See Part 6 for the Answer to that question.)

Ms. Lemay left the meeting but returned a few moments later with a Purchase Order for the Lebanon Recreation Department for Candy for the upcoming Trunk or Treat event (this Friday, October 23 at the Lebanon Elementary School).

Selectmen's Assistant, Sue Collins discusses openings in the agenda for the swearing in of the new Cemetery Care Committee. All interested people who wish to sit on this Committee should be at the Town Office on Monday, October 26th, 2015 to be sworn in as part of the Committee. If you have questions, please message Deborah Dorey Wilson. Thank you.

Selectmen's Assistant Collins addresses the Board with some requests for tax abatements.

At 4:00 pm, the scheduled time for the start of the meeting, Road Commissioner Tom Torno arrives to address the Board regarding a call from a Duell Lane resident (off Center Road) regarding a big dead tree in the middle of a small cemetery on their property. Torno states that he has been in discussion with Abbott Tree regarding the removal of the dead tree, but Abbott Tree states that they will need a crane to properly remove the tree at a rate of $3,400 for a day. Torno states that he's talked to Abbott Tree about possibly combining with another small job in the area, but that Abbott didn't seem interested in doing that. According to Torno, the cemetery in question is a small one, only 10X10, but he can't recall if there were any veteran's markers. The dead tree is in the center of the cemetery and is easily 3x3.

Select Board Chairman Thompson asks Torno to respond to last week's requests from several Godding Road residents with regards to some attention to their road.

Discussion is had regarding Bog Road and some gravel being left at the end of the road. Torno states it is already taken care of and that A Grade Above, the Town's new road grading contractor, has finished with their first scheduled grading of the dirt roads in town as identified in their contract.

LMTS Sandy Adams speaks to Torno regarding the drainage that is ditched from Dixon Road and still running into her Carriage House doors, thus into her home. Torno says he will speak to her with regards to this.

Adams also speaks to Torno on the paving of Upper Cross Road when Torno's father had promised the residents of Shapleigh Road that they would be having some paving work done to their road. Torno answers that Shapleigh Road is on his agenda for the Spring of 2016, and that he will not be removing the corner that had been part of the previous plan thus saving over $45,000 from the original estimate and he thinks that the project will cost the Roads Budget about $130,000.

There is discussion on seeing paving crews resting on their laurels, but Torno assures her that they are paving contractor employees and that the paving company is paid by the ton, not by the hour, so if they're wasting time, it's not on his dime.

Torno exits and Selectmen's Assistant Collins continues on with discussions on assessments and abatements.

Sue Collins addresses the Board regarding Thanksgiving Baskets given to some residents of the town at holiday time, containing turkeys and other donated food goods.  Selectman Thompson has a few issues with the collections and distribution of the baskets by the Selectmen's Assistant, but Collins says that she will come in and do the work preparing the baskets on her own time. Thompson continues, worrying about "who's getting what" and pointing to the fact that there's a food pantry right up the road. (Center Road at the Congregational Church). Selectman Heath interrupts to say that he has a question on an unrelated subject, but Collins is undaunted. She continues on saying that the town has "always done it" for as long as she has been here, but Thompson counters with "because it's always been done, doesn't mean it's the right thing to do".

LMTS Sandy Adams says "Where there's a will, there's a way," and offers to come in and help Collins with the basket preparations, volunteering her time. There's some banter back and forth, with Thompson ending conversation with Adams saying "I'm not going to sit here and argue with you!" Thompson states claims by Town Office workers that they don't have enough time to get all their work done, and states "It's nice to help the community, but we have to focus on business FIRST." at which time Collins states that she is volunteering her own personal time to come into the office and put the baskets together. Thompson leaves it up to Heath and Nadeau, who say, "Do it".......but they want to revisit the issue again next year, stating that they are allowing it this year as it is too late in the season to make other plans.

***LMTS note: IF the Selectmen are also designated as the Overseers of the Poor in Lebanon, it does seem only fitting that the Selectmen's Assistant be able to give holiday baskets to some of the neediest families in town, in our humble opinion.***

LMTS Sandy Adams speaks to Sue Collins with regards to getting in touch with the original man that created the Town Office sign. Collins states that the man had been in to the office, had spoken with her, had looked at the sign, and had stated he would get back to her with a quote. She has heard nothing back since that date. Adams questions Thompson what his intentions are, and asks if LMTS can form a committee to take donations at the Town Office, similar to the way we did for the flag pole at the Blaisdell Corner Fire and EMS Station. Thompson makes a motion to allow the "Town Office Sign Committee", seconded by Selectman Heath and all 3 men in favor.

LMTS question with regards to Purchase Order for more candy for the Rec Department's Trunk or Treat event. How much is the amount of candy needed for one event?? Another Purchase Order was quickly passed through by Lemay on Rec Dept Chair Georgie Allen's behalf only last week, stating the need to act quickly to save on shipping. LMTS would like to know the total dollar amount spent on candy. Thompson says, whatever it is, that the Rec Department Budget is approved by voters each year, but Wilson wonders if they realize they're not funding sporting events, but candy for Halloween. Neither Select Chair nor Treasurer have any idea as to the amount of money that has been approved for candy, but Thompson, asks the Treasurer to get the amount, treating it as a verbal RTK request. Wilson goes on to state that the amount is important as Board members have categorically denied $35 pizza bills to feed the Firefighters after a long fire event, so spending many hundreds of dollars on candy for Trick or Treat event is a problem, in her opinion.

Thompson questions a PO for a new lawnmower for the FD, but after some information exchange, the lawnmower PO is signed.

 

SEE PART 1 of the 10/19/15 LEBANON MAINE SELECTMEN"S VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-osYf8p6DIE

 

Paperwork being done opens the 2nd part of the Selectmen's Meeting video from 10/19/15.

LMTS Sandy Adams asks the Board a resident's question regarding when the Deputy Town Clerks position will be advertised, Selectman Thompson states that it should have gone out that morning, however, no one has received it yet (we DID get it in an e mail on 10/20/15 and posted it immediately).

LMTS Wilson asks Selectman Thompson for a copy of the current cemeteries included on the Town's contract with J&S Masonry for care. It is agreed to give Wilson the information, but it is never received.

The Board get's ready to begin work on the General Government budget proposal for 2016-17.

 

LEBANON MAINE SELECTMEN'S MEETING VIDEO PART 2: CLICK HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MyG83dJ99M

 

Part 3 of the Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Video shows the Board as they begin to work out a budget proposal for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year Town Office expenses.

Select Board Chair Thompson comes up with all the numbers, but makes an addition mistake that Selectman Nadeau catches. LMTS Sandy Adams and Deborah Wilson have some good hearted banter with Nadeau on a job well done, but Selectman Heath takes the opportunity to chastise Adams for "picking" on them all the time. Sandy is stunned, to which Heath states she has a "guilty conscience".  Wilson reminds Heath to get over himself, Sandy has "better things to do".

Budget talks go along and a savings has been found in the Town's electricity bill, which has been under budget for 2 years, last year by about $900. Selectman Nadeau suggests RAISING that budget item to $4,000 for 2016-17 and when Wilson asks "WHY, if you are under budget consistently, WHY would you raise the budgeted amount?" to which Nadeau answers, "Just in case."

There is discussion on Building Maintenance, Heat (propane) which the Board bumped up even though gasoline and oil prices have been halved since last year.

There was a lot of talk about technology. The town has been putting off the purchase of some much needed new computers, including a new dedicated server. The Town Office computers are still operating on Windows 97 which does not even have the capability of being supported by most online programs. (MAYBE that's why our town website doesn't work correctly??) There is discussion of the need to place any server in a fire protected vault (like the one the town has at Lebanon Elementary School) however, Selectman Thompson has questions as to whether or not that vault is actually even fire protected.

 

SEE PART 3 of the LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING  10/19/15 VIDEO

BY CLICKING HERE: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt1aFc-m2x8

 

As we watch part 4 of the 10/19/15 Board of Selectmen's meeting, more work is done on the FY 2016-17 Town Office proposed budget with regards to Janitorial Services, Office Equipment, Payroll Fees, Bank Fees and a discussion on preparing liens and the cost associated with that.

The Board now has to total the budget to come up with a total for the 2016-17 Town Office Budget. Thompson is going FAST on the calculator. Selectman Heath is using his calculator. Selectman Nadeau who ran on the fact that he had many years on the Lebanon Budget Committee is watching Thompson.......just watching........ After how many years on the Budget Committee?? Wilson asks Nadeau where his calculator is to which he replies, "I can't think of everything!".

 

WATCH THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD of SELECTMEN MEETING from 10/19/15 HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swEAnXhI03M

 

Part 5 of the Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's meeting opens as Selectman Thompson checks his addition 5 separate times, and finally after waiting for a few minutes, says the total is $355,539.00.

Heath says that's "pretty much" what his "first answer came out to be", and decides to accept Selectman Thompson's numbers, even though neither Heath or Nadeau checked the totals.

 

SEE PART 5 OF THE 10/19/15 LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwW2vx08zF8

Lebanon Festival Committee Chairperson Rebekah Thompson addresses the Board with her projected FY 2016-17 Festival Budget in Part 6, the final part of the 10/19/15 Selectmen's Meeting.  Selectman Thompson tried to recuse himself from asking questions of his wife, but Selectman Heath says he has no questions, and Selectman Nadeau asks Thompson if she wants to "Bump up" the amount of money she needs for the Festival. Thompson states that she does NOT want to bump up the dollar amount on the 2016 May vote referendum question, as she would rather continue to rely mostly on donations and vendor fees.
Mrs. Thompson explains her budget, line by line, and then Selectman Nadeau asks Thompson, "Why are we doing this?"
Rebekah has to explain to Selectman Nadeau that it is a FESTIVAL, a place for the community to come together  in a fun way and celebrate together.
There was discussion regarding Selectman Nadeau not attending the 2015 Festival, and when Selectman Heath stated he had gone, he said, "I saw a lot of smiles on a lot of people's faces, and that's all that matters to me."
There was a long discussion on the 2015 Festival, including the Bounce House that Lebanon Rec Department rented and then didn't man it or keep it supplied with gas so the Bounce House wound up deflating without the generator power to keep it up and running.
Discussion winds around to the white elephant in the room, the 13 unsigned Jason Cole Right to Know requests still sitting unsigned on the Selectmen's desk. When you send in Right to Know Requests, you are charged 25 cents a page for printed material, plus an hourly rate for any time expended researching your request past the 1 hour of free time allowed. All 13 of Cole's requests plus the ones that were signed at last Thursday evening's meeting are directed toward Chief Daniel Meehan and/or the Lebanon Fire and EMS Department.
The issue with filling the Right to Know requests is that they are bordering on excessive and the Board has to consider the employees of the town, bogged down in researching Right to Know requests for hours at a time.
Selectman Heath asks if they are required to allow them, and Thompson says "Yes, they are public information," but cautions that they must all be gone over several times to be sure no personal or personnel information is being disclosed. Selectmen Nadeau and Heath both look a little frustrated with the situation.
The second discussion was with regards to the "something that happened on Friday" statement that Treasurer Lemay had eluded to in the first part of the 10/19/15 video. According to Selectman Thompson, Jason Cole had entered the Town Office looking for his Thursday evening approved Right to Know requests. As agreed by the Selectmen, the Town Clerk, Mandy Grenier told him that the reports were ready, but that he had to pay an outstanding balance of $1 in order to access them. According to Selectman Thompson, Cole then erupted into a tirade, becoming argumentative with the Town Clerk over the $1 (YES< ONE DOLLAR) charge for two Right to Know Request that were ordered by Lebanon Maine Community News back in May, but never picked up.
More discussion is had regarding the fact that Cole wants to access the Right to Know information by having the requests broken up into a lot of smaller requests, and then rather than coming in and purchasing the copies of material he has requested, he comes in with his cell phone and takes a photograph of the material.
The Board decides that Cole must pay any past due balances, (Selectman Thompson thinks it may easily be as high as $15 or $16 total), prior to accessing additional Right to Know requests.
Wilson wonders aloud if the videos of the Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Meetings belonged to LMTS as personal property, and Selectman Thompson says "Yes", they belong to the videographer. Interesting.
The meeting is adjourned and Selectman Nadeau heads out the door while LMTS Wilson is still waiting for a report of the dollar amount for candy spent by the Lebanon Recreation Department. Thompson adds the numbers and says that it is $465.00 from July to October for candy.
Selectman Heath gets ready to leave for the evening. Wilson reminds him of the Public Hearing on Tuesday evening at 6 pm, and Selectman Heath mumbles something under his breath regarding Wilson calling him names, and he didn't appreciate it. Wilson answers that she only calls him "Royce, No Comment, Heath" and he said that he didn't like it. As Heath turns to leave, he stops in the door and says to Wilson, "Now it's legal to go to these meetings armed."
Interesting statement to end a Selectmen's Meeting with don't you think??

 

SEE THE FINAL PART (part 6) OF THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8cx-sm0VsM

OOPSIE. Hope he wasn't packing at the meeting. Even though there's no law against carrying concealed in a Public Meeting, OURS is held in a school, and that is definitely a BIG no-no!!!

The law does not otherwise change where a person may carry or who may

possess a firearm. It will still be illegal to possess a firearm in the following

places, with some very limited exceptions:

 

· Courthouses (17-A M.R.S. § 1058)

· State Parks (12 M.R.S. § 1803(6), (7) and Bureau of Parks and Lands

Rules Chapter 1)
 

· Acadia National Park (12 M.R.S. § 756)

· Schools (20-A M.R.S. § 6552)

· Federal buildings (18 U.S.C. § 930)

· State Capitol area (25 M.R.S. § 2904 & DPS Rule Chapter 41)

· Private property when prohibited by the property owner

· Establishments licensed for on-premises consumption of liquor, if the

premises are posted. Note that even if there is no posted

prohibition, it is illegal to carry on these premises while under the

influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. (17-A M.R.S. §1057)

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Town of Lebanon Maine Seeks Qualified Applicants for Deputy Town Clerk / Deputy Tax Collector Position.

The Town of Lebanon Maine is seeking qualified applicants for the following position:

Interested parties are asked to apply in person or mail a resume to:

Town of Lebanon, Maine

Town Clerk

15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon Maine  04027

Phone: (207) 457-6082  Fax: (207) 457-6067
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE
CLEARLY MARKED "Deputy Town Clerk Application: Attention Jeanette Lemay"

 NO FAXED APPLICATIONS PLEASE

 

Town of Lebanon, Maine, Job Description

 Deputy Town Clerk / Deputy Tax Collector

 

Last Modified: October 14, 2015

Primary Job Title: Deputy Town Clerk
Additional Title: Deputy Tax Collector
Department: Town Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Supervision Received: Town Clerk / Select Board
Supervision Exercised: Accordingly to State Law
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Range & Rate: $16.50 - $18.25 hourly, DOQE
Work Hours: Monday - Tuesday-Friday  7:00 am - 5:00 pm
                                      Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Benefits: Commensurate with full-time employment
Purchasing: As directed by the Town Clerk / Select Board


Nature of Work

This is a responsible, combined position tasked with performing administrative and financial work in the collection of various taxes, and in the execution of the legal responsibilities of the position of Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Tax Collector. Work responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of all Select Board records and other official municipal documents, supervision of elections within the Town, recording various documents and vital statistics, organization and supervision of cemeteries.
Work involves extensive public contact in collecting various records, providing information, and in issuance of licenses. Work is performed in accordance with the Town ordinances and general law, and requires initiative, judgment, and ability to work effectively and independently with the
public and other officials.
The Deputy Town Clerk / Deputy Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of various taxes and fees, the issuance of various permits and licenses, administrative activities, and the preparation of regular reports to the Town and various state agencies.

Job Responsibilities

The Position is responsible for the following:
Receives and records payments of property taxes and excise taxes, and prepares collected monies for deposit.
Prepares and records tax liens.
Provides information requested on property and excise taxes, and other municipal documents.
Maintains detailed records related to property ownership and the ownership of automobiles, trucks, boats, and other vehicles.
Issues various licenses such as fish and game, marriage, and dog licenses, and maintains all related records.
Records and maintains records of all vital statistics, such as births, deaths, and marriages, and the monthly reports to the State of Maine of these records.
Assists with Elections as needed such as issuing and receiving absentee ballots, working the polls and other various duties as needed.
Validates official documents. Oversees posting of official notices, ordinances, and advertisements; records papers with the federal, State and County governments as
needed; swears in municipal officials as necessary.
Assists in the issuance of, or issues, various Town licenses and maintains all related records; prepares and sends renewal applications for same as needed.
Records in TRIO all payments according to Office procedures.
Accomplishes such duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Town Clerk/Select Board.
Assists in maintenance and updating of ordinances as necessary.
Performs all duties and exercises all powers incumbent upon or invested in Deputy Town Clerks/Deputy Excise Tax Collector by State law.

Requirements of Work

Knowledge and understanding of the State statutes relating to the duties and responsibilities of the position, or displays a willingness and ability to learn.
Thorough knowledge of modem office procedures, practices, and equipment including knowledge of software, MS Word and Excel spreadsheets, email, and TRIO, or displays a strong willingness to be trained and has a willingness to learn.
Thorough knowledge of the provisions of the Town ordinances and State regulations relating to the operation of the office and Town government and ability to communicate
same to office staff and the public, or displays a willingness and ability to learn.
Ability to establish and maintain very effective working relationships with Town officials, other Town employees, and the general public.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports in accordance with the requirements of the position to Board of Selectmen's satisfaction.
Ability to understand and follow the laws and regulations governing the activity of a Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Tax Collector.
Ability to deal with the public on a daily basis in a pleasant and respectful manner.
Ability to work independently on a regular basis.
Ability to maintain any and all Town business confidentially when required.
Ability to organize work and set priorities while maintaining flexibility required within a busy office.
Performs additional job duties as required by the Town Clerk or Board of Selectmen.

Desirable Skills

Experience with the collection, and accounting of various monies and fees.
Capable of maintaining high work standards with little supervision.
Notary Public, or displays a willingness and ability to acquire.
Ability to provide suitable bond to the municipality.
Experience in clerical work of a responsible nature
Ensuring the building(s), office(s), and vault are secured before leaving for the day.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Must be a United States citizen, a resident of the State, and be at least 18 years old.

Interested parties are asked to apply in person or mail a resume to:

Town of Lebanon, Maine

Town Clerk

15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon Maine  04027

Phone: (207) 457-6082  Fax: (207) 457-6067
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE
CLEARLY MARKED "Deputy Town Clerk Application: Attention Jeanette Lemay"

 NO FAXED APPLICATIONS PLEASE

Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Meeting 9/24/15

 

LEBANON MAINE SELECTMEN'S MEETING 9/24/15

 

After a few mishaps, we finally have a new video for you all!!

Due to erroneous total numbers, while filming the Selectmen's Meeting figuring out the tax MIL rate, the numbers came out incorrectly. It was our personal choice to omit that video to eliminate confusion as to the correct MIL rate for 2015 Lebanon taxes.

The following meeting, Deborah, who usually video tapes, had a medical procedure and was unable to attend the meeting. Although Sandy tried her best to bring you the video, she was unsuccessful in her first attempt and the meeting video was not correctly recorded.

So after a brief leave of absence, we have recorded the Selectmen's Meeting of Thursday 9/24/15 for you.

The minutes of the missing meetings will be available after a reasonable time, by requesting them at the Lebanon Maine Town Office, 15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon.

We're sorry for the inconvenience of the missing video, but sometimes life just throws you a monkey wrench that way!

 

ON to the 9/24/15 Meeting Video....

 

In part 1 of the Thursday, 9/24/15 video, we see Selectmen's Assistant Sue Collins distributing information from the Lebanon Maine Planning Board regarding their wording of ordinance proposals to be submitted for the November 3, 2015 Town Ballot. Selectman Thompson states that the Planning Board will be in attendance at the Monday, September 28, Board of Selectmen's meeting in order to go over the ordinances.

Also in attendance at the September 28th meeting, will be Town Clerk Mandy Grenier and Town Code Enforcement Officer Mike Beaullieu as they also present the final wording on their proposed Festivals and Events Ordinance prior to inclusion on the November 3 ballot.

A few tax abatement requests have come into the Board of Selectmen already, and are discussed on this portion of the video.

 

SEE PART 1 of the 9/24/15

Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video

by CLICKING HERE.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NdSsLeR8l4

 

In part 2 of the 9/24/15 meeting video, we witness more discussion on the Lebanon Planning Board proposals for ordinance questions on the November 3 town ballot.

 

SEE the SECOND part of the 9/24/15 Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video HERE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZQYhVewkzM

 

In part 3 of the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video of 9/24/15, the Selectmen process several purchase orders for unknown requests.

Selectman Thompson discloses that the updated Town of Lebanon website should be (and at the time of writing IS) up and operational, on September 25, 2015.

Residents are encouraged to go and check out the new site as it is user-friendly and will grow to include much more information than the previous site was cable of.

 

VIEW the NEW TOWN OF LEBANON WEBSTIE HERE

http://www.lebanon-me.org/

 

Lebanon Maine Truth Seeker Deborah Wilson relates several questions to the Board for answers.

The first question was from a Sewell Shores Road resident who had asked when they would be able to view the formal minutes from the September 17 meeting, when two Sewell Shores Road residents had appeared before the Board of Selectmen to ask question regarding taxing of waterfront properties. Selectman Thompson had the minutes from 9/17 in front of him, as submitted by Sandy Adams, and was making a few corrections to them. Ms. Adams will complete the requested changes and submit them again, and Select Board Chairman Thompson believes they should be available at the Town Office for public review by Thursday, October 1, 2015.

The second resident's question came from Chris Gilpatrick, who had stated that he had seen Road Commissioner Torno leaving Train's Tavern parking lot on September 23 during working hours, riding on his personal farm tractor. Mr. Gilpatrick had wondered if the Board was aware of Mr. Torno's activities, and questioned whether the Road Commissioner was working on the Town's payroll and working on a private venture at the same time.

Selectman Heath answered with his usual "NO COMMENT"

Selectman Nadeau states he has "No idea"

and Select Board Chairman says that Mr. Gilpatrick's concerns have been "Duly Noted".

While still being recognized by the Board, Ms. Wilson takes a moment to thank all three of the Selectmen for their help in getting ready for the rededication ceremony for the Blaisdell Corner Fire and EMS station on Carl Broggi Highway. Ms. Wilson reports that the signs around the building have been removed by Chris Kelly of C & C Signs, a new business in Lebanon, and are in the process of being reworked.

At 4:15 pm, Deputy Clerk Christine Torno arrives to address the Board of Selectmen and hand in her written resignation from Town of Lebanon employment, giving 2 weeks notice of her intention to leave her job. Selectman Thompson asks her if she would like to enter into Executive Session with the Board to discuss her resignation, but Ms. Torno declines the need to do so. The Board reacts with a few moments of silence, clearly stunned, and Ms. Torno has to ask several times for the Board to acknowledge her resignation and accept it on behalf of the town. The Deputy Clerk gives no public reason for her departure other than, "It's time to do something else". Motion is made by Select Board Chairman Thompson to accept the resignation of Christine Torno as Deputy Clerk for the Town of Lebanon. Motion is seconded by Selectman Heath and the Board votes with Thompson and Heath in favor and Selectman Paul Nadeau against. Resignation of Christine Torno is accepted.

Town Treasurer Jeanette Lemay enters with paperwork for a special warrant to create a check for one of the previously discussed tax abatement requests. Paperwork is signed.

 

SEE Part 3 of the 9/24/15 Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video HERE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AOMABlWd2o

 

The fourth part of the unusually quiet evening Thursday evening meeting of the Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen, there is discussion regarding the Special Amusement Permit Hearing for Train's Tavern. Questioning the Board on behalf of two residents who have asked for clarification of the date of this hearing, it is stated that the Special Amusement Permit hearing will be held as part of the regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting on Monday October 5, 2015, and anyone wanting to be heard on this permit should plan to be in attendance of that meeting.

The permit hearing had originally been scheduled to take place as part of the October 20th Town of Lebanon Public Hearing on the November 3, 2015 Town Ballot, however, the owner of Train's Tavern was unable to be in attendance on that evening and had requested the October 5th date.

During the meeting, Selectman Thompson received an e mail from Lebanon Fire and EMS Chief Dan Meehan saying that Lebanon Boy Scout Troop 369 were planning a Jamboree camping weekend in town, and had requested that a fire truck be on the premises. Selectman Thompson questions who would give a fire permit since Lebanon Fire Marshall Skip Wood had resigned from his duties as Fire Marshall effective October 1, 2015. There is acknowledgement that Lebanon Fire and EMS Chief Dan Meehan has had discussion with the State Fire Marshall regarding his being named as the Fire Marshall in Lebanon, but some question remains as to the status of that request and whether or not there will be a Fire Marshall available to issue the burn permit required for a campfire by the Scout Troop for their Jamboree camping weekend. Discussion continues, with Selectman Heath wondering whether or not the Boy Scouts should be allowed to request a fire truck to remain on scene, and where the money for now salaried Firefighters would fit into the Town's budget. Lebanon Maine Truth Seeker Deborah Wilson notes to the Board that this is not a money making venture request, but rather one from our Lebanon Boy Scout troop.

Wilson, as in past meetings, requests the Board to consider the creation of a Cemetery Committee for the town to oversee the upkeep and mowing of the town's many Veteran's Graves and Ancient Burial Grounds. Selectman Nadeau thinks that it's okay to wait for next year to think about the creation of a Cemetery Committee, although Wilson counters his thoughts by stating that waiting until July 2016 to create a Committee to oversee a 2016 mowing and care contract would be too little too late.

Selectman Nadeau does not think it is necessary to do at this time and when Wilson states to him that Lebanon is in violation of Maine State Law in their negligence and care, and reminds Mr. Nadeau that he is a Selectman elected by the people of Lebanon, Nadeau states that he will not be running again in the future as a member of the Board of Selectmen, to which Wilson answers that he has 3 more years in his current term.

Selectman Heath comes to Selectman Nadeau's rescue by moving to the telephone next to where Wilson is seated in order to make a telephone call to a property owner who has requested a tax abatement.

Selectmen Heath and Nadeau leave the office to go and view 2 properties that have submitted property tax abatement applications.

 

WATCH the fourth part of the 9/24/15 Lebanon Maine

Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video HERE:

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Part 5 of the September 24th Lebanon Maine Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video shows the return of Selectmen Heath and Nadeau from their viewing of properties where tax abatement applications have been processed, along with discussion of the properties and the calculations of abatement amounts. Selectman Thompson figures the numbers while Selectman Heath and Nadeau sit quietly by, without double checking amounts or helping the Chairman to compute the correct tax dollar amounts for the properties.

Selectman Nadeau makes his bi-weekly contribution to the meeting with his usual, "Ben, do you want a motion?", to which Selectman Thompson agrees that it is now time to do so.

Selectman Paul Nadeau makes a motion to adjourn the 9/24/15 meeting at 6:05 pm.

 

See the 5th and Final portion of the 9/24/15 Lebanon Board of Selectmen's Meeting Video HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFqvrR8A0sc