TOWN OF ACTON

 

SELECTMEN'S MEETING

 

DECEMBER 4, 2008

 

1. SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

 

2. APROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as written.

 

3. APROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved as written.

 

4. WARRANT: Approved and signed.

 

5. OLD BUSINESS:

 

 

(a) ASSESSING: Joe Lessard was in the office today and worked on the abatement requests.

 

He will be in the office tomorrow morning and will meet with selectmen at 8:15 am. to make his recommendations.

 

(b) RESEARCH POLICY REVISIONS: The policy revisions, as discussed,  have been made. On a motion by Tony, the policy was voted to be accepted and signed.                    

 

6.  NEW BUSINESS:

 

(A) MIKE CONWAY: Mike announced his intent to resign as selectman because the constraints of his new job will not allow him time to attend meetings and fulfill his responsibilities as selectman. He will  be submitting a formal resignation. His hope is to have his resignation become final on the date of the upcoming school election. Mike expressed his regret in leaving and noted it has been a    pleasure to serve the community.

 

Nancy said she attended the meeting of the school reorganization committee and they expect to call for a vote in March. They will be meeting next Wednesday, December 10, at the Wells Superintendent's office.

 

Dick Neal noted the flags have not been taken down yet and it is a disgrace to let them fly in that condition. Some discussion followed regarding the flag pole and flags. Selectmen will get some prices and discuss the matter next week.

 

7.   Adjournment: Adjourned at 7:50 pm.

 

Members Present: Nancy Ruma, Tony Cogliandro, Mike Conway

 

Others Present: Karl Hodgdon, Alan Peterson, Ann Germon, Dick Neal, Dennis Long, Roger Roy, Pat Hannon, Vicki Ridlon, Chip Venell, Lorraine Yeaton

 

STAFF MEETING 8 AM December 12

 

AUDIT REPORT & FINANCE WORKSHOP DEC. 18,  6PM

 

TENTATIVE DATE FOR WARRANT & FINANCE  JANUARY 15