Resident's Question Brings Up Concerns Regarding Referendum 11 for November 3, 2015 Lebanon Ballot.

During last evening's Town of Lebanon Public Hearing, our Code Enforcement Officer, Mike Beaulieu spoke on behalf of the need for changing some of the building codes and electrical permitting in our town.
According to Mr. Beaulieu, the town had the option of changing the code of building interior non load bearing walls to require the studs be set at 16 inches on center rather than the 24 inches on center that is currently accepted in the Lebanon Building Code.
Budget Committee member Chip Harlow was adamant that this code was NOT legal for the residents of Lebanon to even vote on, as the State of Maine mandates our town to follow the MUBEC (Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code).
Beaulieu, new to Lebanon's Code Enforcement Officer position, spoke up just as fiercely in defense of his proposed "IBC" permitting process. (which is only PART of the Maine Building Code and Standard.
This afternoon, while trying to complete the uploading of meeting video, I was messaged by Mr. Harlow, once again in regards to the ordinance that CEO Beaulieu has placed on the November 3, 2015 Lebanon Ballot.
I have to admit that I was a little put out by revisiting this in the middle of trying to upload several hours of video footage, BUT, because I've been wrong before a time or two, and because Mr. Harlow usually has a valid point if he's THAT sure of himself, I went to the Maine Bureau of Building Codes and Standards and looked up the Maine State Law that governs these things, and here is what I found.............

PLEASE LOOK ON THIS PAGE UNDER THE HEADING:
CODE ADOPTION HISTORY

http://www.maine.gov/dps/bbcs/documents/FAQ3.doc

 

If I'm reading this correctly, Mr. Harlow may once again prove that he has done his homework with regards to pending ordinance changes.

Here are a few points to support Chip Harlow's statements......

A.) The 2010 United States Census shows the town of Lebanon, Maine to have a counted population was 6,031 people.

B.) The State of Maine law states under the Code Adoption portion of the Bureau of Building Codes and Standards, states that As of September, 2011,  (original date was December 2010) Towns of 4,000 people or more, (2010 mandate was for towns over 2,000 people), MUST adopt MUBEC (Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code), IF they had a building code in place by August of 2008. (so in other words, if there were a Building Code in place, with necessary Code Enforcement, they would have to UPGRADE to the new code by September, 2011).

If there were NO Building code in place, a Town of over 4,000 people would be able to put off that mandatory date until July 1, 2012, giving the Town an additional 10 months time to hold elections and appoint Code Enforcement to oversee the Building Code and Permitting requirements.

Therefore, IF there were more than 4,000 people in town by July 1, 2012, which according to the US Census, there were, then Lebanon would have been required to adopt the State of Maine Building and Energy Codes, MUBEC. No Vote, No Questions, just BAM.....You had better comply or else!!

Did we have a Building Code in place prior to August 2008??  I believe we did.

Therefore, Mr. Harlow has a point. There is no need for the Residents of Lebanon to vote on any changes to a building code that is mandated by the state. We are REQUIRED BY LAW to have one.
No two ways about it.

Can we vote to amend the MUBEC to include more stringent requirements?? Can we vote to alter the MUBEC to ease up on a requirement or two??
The answer is NO.........

7. What about local modifications to the Maine Uniform Building Codes and Energy Code?

· The Maine Uniform Building Code and Energy Code replace all local building codes.

· Cities and towns may not amend any MUBEC provisions. They can however put things like requirements for a sprinkler system in new construction under Life Safety type ordinances. The municipalities just cannot amend the adopted MUBEC code.

 



Read it and weep, there is no way to get around this.
Stricter code enforcement is coming to Lebanon and buildings WILL conform to state code.

I tried to reach out to Mr. Beaulieu this evening, however he was in a class and unable to discuss the matter with me any further at this moment.

I wanted to present what Mr. Harlow was saying and what he's seeing that makes him so sure that this is a REQUIREMENT under State Law, and that Lebanon has been in violation of this law for at least the past 3 years if not 4, and Mr. Harlow is saying 5.

According to Mr. Harlow, the State of Maine Bureau of Building Codes and Standards said that they would be reaching out to Select Board Chairman Ben Thompson today (October 21, 2015) and informing him of the violation.

Maine Fall Foliage Report, October 21, 2015

Maine Fall Foliage Report
October 21, 2015

Fall Colors Still Present in Maine

 

 

Augusta, MAINE (October 21, 2015) - Peak and past-peak conditions are taking place throughout the state with moderate to high leaf drop (50 percent to 70 percent), according to the final fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
“The oak trees are just starting to reveal their oranges and golds, amid the still-vibrant reds, yellows and purples, making for a picture perfect backdrop, along with sunny skies in the tracking zones 1 and 2 covering the immediate coastline,” according to Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator.
Take in peak colors at the Annual OgunquitFest happening this weekend, October 23-25. This weekend-long festival includes a scarecrow contest, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, plenty of ghost stories, a marketplace and much more.
Or, jump aboard the Ghost Train at the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay. Just once a year, the ghouls and goblins come out to greet passengers as they journey through enchanted cemeteries. This is appropriate for children four and older, so bundle up the family and visit on Friday or Saturday, October 23 and 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Share your end-of-fall-foliage-season snaps with us at www.mainefoliage.com.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

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

Note from Mandy Grenier, Town Clerk of Lebanon Maine, Regarding Referendums 2-8 To be Discussed at October 20, 2015 Lebanon Public Hearing, 6 pm, Lebanon Elementary School Gym.

Town of Lebanon

Fee Schedule Proposal

(207) 457-6082

(207) 457-6067 (fax)

15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon, Maine 04027

 

 

Referendums 2-8 are for the purpose of a fee schedule. A fee schedule is a complete listing of fees used by the Town Staff, Residents, and Businesses to pay or collect the fair share due for services. A comprehensive universal listing ensures that everyone pays the same amount for the same service. Most of the proposed amendments presented here are part of Ordinances
that have not been revisited since the 80's.
In 2015 we're more technology savvy than any previous generation has ever been and that shows no sign of slowing down. As a result, people today demand convenience. When we go to the bank, when we go out to eat, we expect it to be fast and accurate. Il is no different when
we go to the Town Office to see Code Enforcement or the Town Clerk. We expect answers, and right now those answers are ones that either no longer apply or are hard to decipher or hard to find. We have to keep up with the times or we risk falling behind. When Lebanon falls behind it comes at the cost of the Resident and the Tax Payer - be it literally through the steady increase of
Real Estate Taxes, or figuratively through time and other means.
At this time I do not propose increasing any fees, only to remove them from the ordinance and devise a fee schedule for the ease of Town Employees, Residents and Businesses. By allowing the Board to look at and assess the fees when reviewing the budget they will be able to determine if the charge is sustaining the department(s) they stem from which will ensure that the burden of the cost does not fall to the taxpayer. If the fees do not cover the time and cost
associated with the service, that cost must be absorbed through property tax payments. The purpose of a fee schedule is to eliminate this as well as to develop a transparency in your Town Office that clearly shows how every person or Business pays the same amount for the same service.
Most of these fees do not affect the average resident. Those mainly affected by these fees are those building new homes, holding private and for profit events, or running for profit businesses. Don't let the word "Fee" scare you. The amendments read that the fee ".. .must not exceed the Town's reasonable cost of administering and enforcing this Ordinance." which was specifically inserted to ensure that those effected have legal protection against excessive charges. What is proposed here is only that the resident need not pay for services they are not using and instead that this fee should be charged to the person or entity receiving the service. A Fee Schedule is an effective way for the Town to become better organized and to enact better controls and fairness to the tax payer.

Signed my Mandy Grenier, Town Clerk, Lebanon Maine

Maine Towns that use a Fee Schedule

Sanford — Monmouth — Fairfield — Washington — Farmington — Poland - West Bath — Brunswick

Boothbay Harbor - New Castle — Rockport — Sebago - Old Orchard Beach — Kittery - Fort

Kent — Lamoine — Lewiston

 

Details of the NEW Fire and EMS Mutual Aid Agreement between Milton NH and Lebanon ME

FIRE AND EMS MUTUAL AID AGEEMENT BETWEEN MILTON, NH AND LEBANON, ME

This JUST in from Lebanon Fire and EMS Chief Daniel Meehan.
The Automatic Aid Agreement between Lebanon and Milton, New Hampshire is IN and ready to take effect!!!
AMAZING work by both Lebanon and Milton NH Chiefs!!!

Thank you Chief Meehan!!

Thank you Chief Marique!!

DEFINITIONS
1. "Emergency medical services- EMS” means the pre-hospital assessment and treatment of a sick or injured individual initiated at the scene of an incident and continued through the transport and transfer, if found appropriate, of the individual to a medical facility or other appropriate location in order to prevent loss of life or aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or injury.
2. “Automatic Aid” means the automatic dispatch of one agency to assist another immediately upon the receipt of a 911 request for service. Responses will consist of a simultaneous response from the receiving and providing agency typically is requested to fill a void in response capabilities and time. 
3. “Mutual Aid” means the dispatch of one agency to assist another upon the request of an authorized representative from the receiving agency, typically is requested when the resources of one agency is overwhelmed. 

AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1st day of October, 2015 by and between Milton Fire-Rescue and Lebanon Fire-EMS acting pursuant to the provisions of New Hampshire RSA Chapter 153-A, Section 19, New Hampshire RSA 154:24-28, and Maine Title 30-A, §3156. 

WHEREAS Milton Fire-Rescue maintains and operates a fire protection and EMS organization situated in the Town of Milton, County of Strafford in the State of New Hampshire; and

WHEREAS Lebanon Fire-EMS maintains and operates a fire protection and EMS organization situated in the Town of Lebanon, County of York in the State of Maine; and 

WHEREAS It is the desire of the parties hereto to render aid each to the other to better protect life and property when such aid is necessary as herein set forth; and

WHEREAS it is deemed mutually sound, desirable, practicable, and beneficial for Fire and Emergency Medical Service Units to render assistance to one another in accordance with these terms:

1. The rendering of assistance under the terms of this agreement shall not be mandatory, but the party receiving the request for assistance should immediately inform the requesting service if for any reason assistance cannot be rendered.

2. No response to a mutual aid request provided for in this agreement will be made by the parties hereto unless such request is received through the established communication channels common to each party and made by a responsible fire or EMS official of the party requesting such aid or the respective dispatch center of the party requesting such aid. 

3. Upon request, Milton Fire-Rescue and Lebanon Fire-EMS will render mutual aid to the requesting agency for any incident that overwhelms the requesting agency’s resources. 

4. Upon notification from dispatch, Milton Fire-Rescue will render automatic fire aid to specified locations in the Town of Lebanon as listed in attachment one (1) and incident types described in attachment two (2)..  
a. When such assistance is requested by dispatch and assistance is rendered, the Milton Fire Chief or his designee will have command until a Chief or capable person from the town requesting assistance each make the decision to keep command status quo or relieve the officer in charge.
b. The responding Chief or any of his designees has full authority in the town that receives
assistance and may request any additional assistance deemed appropriate.  

5. Upon notification from dispatch, Milton Fire-Rescue will render automatic EMS aid to certain location in the Town of Lebanon as listed in attachment one (1) and incident types described in attachment two (2). 
a. When such assistance is requested and assistance is rendered, the Milton EMS crew will have command until a capable EMS official from the town requesting assistance each make the decision to keep command status quo or relieve the person in charge.
b. It is understood that the first arriving agency has first refusal on transport and billing.
c. It is understood that the first arriving agency may request additional resources deemed appropriate for proper patient care and the safety and wellbeing of the EMS crew.  

6. Each party to this agreement waives all claims against the other parties’ assistance for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring in consequence of the performance of this agreement.

7. Each party to this agreement agrees to maintain interoperable communication via two way radio as described in attachment three (3).

8. This agreement shall remain in full force and effective for a period of three (3) years from the date herein above written unless sooner terminated by either of the parties hereto giving to the other thirty (30) days prior written notice of such termination.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed as of the day and year first herein above written.


Fire Chief
Milton, New Hampshire

Signature: _________________________

Printed Name: ______________________

Title: _____________________________





Fire-Rescue Chief
Lebanon, Maine

Signature: _________________________

Printed Name: ______________________

Title: _____________________________

Attachment 1 – Automatic Response District

Attachment 2 – Automatic Response Calls

Attachment 3 - Established Communications Channels




Attachment 1
The automatic response district will encompass all addresses within the street index listed below.

Allen Hall Road
Apache Lane
Brianna Drive
Caroline’s Way
Catfish Lane
Center Road (from TM Wentworth to Sewell Shores)
Champion Street
Church Street
Comanche Lane
Davis Lane
Dixon Road
Dolby Road
Edgecomb Road
Gully Oven Road
Hillside Lane
Homestead Way
H’s Way
Hummingbird Lane
Indian Lake Drive
Kates Pond Road
Kennebec Drive
Landing Lane
Milton Pond Circle
Myrtle Street
New Bridge Road
North Rochester Road
Old Country Road
O’leary Lane
Orrills Hill Road (from Prospect Hill Road)
Pickerel Cove
Pleasant Point Road
Popular Hill Road
Prospect Hill Road
River Road 608-742
Rocky Cove
Rocky Terrace
Sam Wentworth Road
School House Lane
Sewell Shores Road
Spencer Lane
Sunfish Lane
T.M. Wentworth Road
Trainor Road
West Shore Drive 
White Horse Drive
Windswept Drive
Whittum Way






Attachment 2

The following incidents types will trigger an automatic response from Milton to Lebanon. In addition to the below list, the Sanford Regional Communication Center or the Lebanon Officer in charge can request Milton Fire-Rescue if they believe a rapid response is paramount to the protection of life and property.

EMS Responses:
Cardiac Problem
Difficulty Breathing
Stroke
Trauma
Diabetic Emergency

Fire Responses:
Structure Fire
Smoke in the Building
Chimney Fires
Motor Vehicle Accidents w/ injury



Attachment 3

Milton and Lebanon agree to maintain each other’s primary radio frequencies utilizing both VHF and UHF

Calling All Zombies! Rochester Readies for Annual Zombie Walk!!

Photo Courtesy of Rochester Main Street

Volunteers at Rochester Main Street are all set to trek down North and South Main Streets to the town common for the sixth annual Zombie Walk, underwritten by Bank of New Hampshire on Friday, October 23rd.  This event is for adults and teens to get their Halloween spirits and outfits together and congregate by 6:45 pm in the Union Street parking lot. At 7:00 pm they will be escorted by the police down North Main and South Main Streets to cider, donuts (courtesy of Dunkin’Donuts) and what else…brains, along with a free movie , “Hocus Pocus”, courtesy of Guyer Travel at the Common. Special appearances are being made by students from Corinne’s School of Dance and Studio 109 who will perform to “Thriller” throughout the route.  There is no charge to participate, and free parking is available nearby at the Union, North Main, and Congress Street or City Hall parking lots.   
As usual, the zombie Walk will be preceded by our annual Trick or Treat On The Town and Horribles Parade for children under 10. Costumed children under 10 are asked to assemble at the Union Street Parking at the Factory Court entrance at 4:15 pm for maps and treat bags and then make their way throughout the downtown area stopping at participating merchants. Maps will be available until 5:30 pm.  

For more information on the Zombie Walk or Trick or Treat On The Town/Horribles Parade, or to sign up to participate, (drummers, pipers and horns are definitely welcome!), please contact the Rochester Main Street Office at 603-330-3208 or email director@rochestermainstreet.org. The contact number the day of the event is 603-781-7116.   

Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Video from Thursday, 10/15/15 in 6 parts.......

 

LEBANON MAINE

SELECTMEN'S MEETING 10/15/15

(in 6 parts for your ease in viewing)

 

In the first section of Selectmen's Meeting video from Thursday, October 15, 2015, Selectmen's Assistant Sue Collins speaks to the Board regarding several requests for tax abatements. Ms. Collins also states that she has had calls questioning the paving of Upper Cross Road, when there are so many other roads in far worse shape.

Selectman Thompson answers that Upper Cross Road was done a few years back with only one coat of asphalt, and that the second coat needed to be done.

LMTS Deborah Dorey Wilson asks Selectmen's Assistant Collins for a copy of the meeting's agenda, mentioning that the new Town of Lebanon website still is not showing the agendas and although LMTS has signed up again to receive them, as instructed by the Town Clerk, the public notice e mailings are still not getting out.

Lebanon resident Everett Murphy addresses the Board regarding the paving being done on Upper Cross Road, where he resides. Murphy states that they are doing a really good job on that road and that he is pleased.

Murphy also speaks regarding the fact that he has called the Town Office several times and gets only a voice mail, and that despite the fact that he has left messages, no one has called him back.

Selectman Ben Thompson speaks to the need for voice mail. At this time there are only two ladies working in the front of the Town Office and they have been "slammed". However, Thompson also states that he will address this with the Town Office staff, saying that they should make sure and not leave for the day without returning people's telephone calls.

 

***LMTS note*** With tax bills coming out late, people rushing to pay taxes, register dogs (Due October 15), register to vote, secure absentee ballots, and register vehicles, LMTS drove by the Town Office twice on Friday and the lines were out the door. We'd personally like to ask people to have a little patience during this busy time of year and know that your questions will be addressed. We also question how phone messages should be answered by the Town Clerk and single Deputy Clerk prior to leaving for the evening when the Town Office is open until moments prior to them leaving and the Town has STRICT rules forbidding overtime.

 

Town Treasurer Jeanette Lemay, also the Town's Freedom of Access Act agent, enters with several sets of Right to Know requests, all from one individual, requesting paperwork on Lebanon Fire and EMS response times, Money expended by the Town's "Needy Fund" (which is ALWAYS confidential) and time sheets for Selectmen Ben Thompson. The Board signs a few of them, but denies the information on the "Needy Fund" expenditures, and denies one of the Lebanon Fire and EMS requests due to lack of detail regarding exactly what the petitioner is asking for, (ie. specific dates or calls).  Lemay questions the Board regarding the fact that the petitioner has a past due balance on Right to Know information. The Board states that past due balances must be paid prior to receiving any of the newly requested information.

 

SEE PART 1 OF THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING OF THURSDAY 10/15/15 HERE:

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

 

Part 2 of the Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Meeting shows Lebanon Animal Control Officer, Mary Kinney, as she speaks to the Board with regards to her anticipated 2016-17 Department Budget.

Mention is made during this segment of Selectman Nadeau's nephew, the electrician, and service on the town's emergency backup generators. Thompson states that he feels the Board has done their due diligence in putting the generator service and electrical work out to bid on 2 separate occasions and since they have not received any bids on the work, it's time to give Nadeau's nephew a call.

 

SEE PART 2 OF THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING OF THURSDAY 10/15/15 HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGFuS9e-CqI

 

The Board begins discussion on proposed 2016-17 budget needs, with Thompson and Heath both working from their "Budget Books", but Selectman Nadeau, a long time Budget Committee Member, forgot his budget book at home. Thompson asks if Nadeau would like copies of the blank work sheets so that he can follow along and transfer the numbers into his "Budget Book" later on, but Nadeau declines, instead saying he will get the numbers from Heath later.

Selectman Thompson states that although the agenda calls for examination of a budget for Cemetery work, that he anticipates "quite a discussion" on that budget, and states that they will talk about the Cemetery Maintenance costs later in the meeting. ***The Cemetery budget was never revisited***

There is discussion with Treasurer Jeanette Lemay regarding a payment due to CMP, but what the payment is for is never specified. Lemay states the difficulty in making said payment, but that she will try to figure it out and get it paid.

 

SEE PART 3 OF THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING OF THURSDAY 10/15/15 HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmK77N1wBnY

 

The fourth part of the 10/15/15 Selectmen's Meeting video begins with the Board discussing more budget concerns.

One budget item that is discussed is for the Town's Legal Services, which the Board agrees should stay at about $35,000.00.

Following questions from many residents in town as to the current status of the actions against the town's former Assistant Rescue Chief / Selectman in the misappropriation of over $200,000.00, LMTS asks the status of the "pending investigation", the statement used to silence townspeople with regard to this matter for years.

Selectman Thompson and Wilson have a conversation with regards to the status, or rather lack thereof, of the criminal investigation, and the lack of interest by the Town in pursuing a civil suit with regards to this case. Thompson still refuses to discuss the particulars of the case, citing "personnel issues", but agrees with Wilson that people in Lebanon should just let it go and forget about it.

LMTS Sandy Adams questions the Board with regards to the Town Office sign and Thompson states that Selectmen's Secretary Collins has called and spoken with the person that created the sign, now damaged from sun and weather and looking very shabby. Thompson states that he is not sure where things stand with regards to the sign. Wilson states that the Board said that they would revisit this issue on 10/15/15 and Adams is told that the Board will discuss the matter later in the meeting, maybe 7 or 8 pm. ***Discussion on the replacement or repair of the Town Office sign was never discussed again***

Adams continues by discussing the paving being done on Upper Cross Road, and asks how much the project is costing the town. Selectman Thompson states that he believes the price tag is somewhere around $135,000.  Selectman Thompson explains that Upper Cross Road was done a few years ago, however only one coat of asphalt had been applied, stating that this project happening now was the second coat of asphalt. Adams continues, by asking the possibility of having Shapleigh Road fixed, and Thompson states he does not believe that Shapleigh Road will happen during FY 2015-16. Discussion is had on the benefits of having a separate Capital Improvement Fund specifically set aside for paving work. ***The Upper Cross Road project cost in the area of $135,000 and the voters approved a CIP fund for only $150,000 in Referendum 17 of the June 9th, 2015 ballot. Therefore there can not be more than about $15,000 left in that CIP fund account, and the last known estimate for the repaving of Shapleigh Road from 5 corners West Lebanon to the Ronal Patch home was over $175,000.***

 

SEE PART 4 OF THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING OF THURSDAY 10/15/15 HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6ZAhFxIuSE

 

In Part 5 of the Lebanon Selectmen's Meeting videos, Members of the Lebanon Maine Planning Board, Chairman Gary Getchell, Richard Batchelder, and Lynn Park enter the meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the Planning Board.

Discussions were held regarding the need for the Planning Board to have some kind of desk space for their work, and it is decided that there will be a desk made available for their records keeper to work and store files at one of the desks behind the counter at the Town Office.

The largest concern with the Planning Board budget was with regards to the advertising of legal notices and postage for mailing hearing notices to all property abutters, because FEMA is looking at changing flood plain maps this year. By Maine State Law, all people effected by these types of Land Use changes or Zoning issues MUST be notified via certified mail.

***LMTS has found the requirements by Maine State Law and they are available HERE:

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2918125013649016357#editor/target=post;postID=3687894336205077735;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=0;src=postname ***

 

SEE PART 5 OF THE LEBANON MAINE SELECTMEN'S MEETING OF 10/15/15 HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn4KRwn3wRw

 

In the sixth, and final portion of the Thursday evening video from 10/15/15 Board of Selectmen's meeting for Lebanon, Maine, Town Clerk, Mandy Grenier addresses the Board in the need to update her budget proposal. According to Grenier, the numbers that she used were for an average election year, however 2016-17 will include a Presidential election, so the totals of her proposed budget were amended.

The Board prepares to enter into Executive Session with Union Representative (and Lebanon resident) Traci Place

LMTS Wilson states that she has a few questions and requests time at the end of the meeting in order to discuss the residents' questions and concerns. Selectman Thompson says there will be time after the Executive Session.

This Executive Session was with regards to the hiring of new personnel for the Town Office, so pay rates, job description and benefits all need to be discussed and worked out prior to placing an ad seeking qualified applicants.

LMTS waited for the Board to return for almost an hour. During this time, it was impossible to wait in the Lobby due to the need for the space for Town Clerk Grenier, to be in negotiations with the Union Representative, as she traveled between the Select Board and the Town Clerk.

When the Board completed almost a full hour of Executive Session, they came back into session without alerting LMTS and adjourned the meeting before Wilson could rejoin them, even though Wilson had asked to be alerted and to be present prior to the adjournment of the meeting.

LMTS found out the meeting had been adjourned when Selectman Nadeau exited the building at 9:20 pm. (5 hours and 20 minutes total meeting time).

 

SEE PART 6 (FINAL) OF THE LEBANON MAINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING OF THURSDAY 10/10/15 HERE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSNX952J5g8