Town Manager Report
March 12, 2008
1) Spent a fair amount of time preparing, presenting and revising 2008-09 budget information. I am pleased that we can offer a decrease in the mil rate of 1.4 mils or about $615,000. All participants should now have replacement sheets for their budget books reflecting the changes made by the Budget Comm. And Board of Selectmen.
2) I spent a lot of time writing and re-writing draft warrant articles for this evening.
3) I attended an important meeting of several organizations that are working on advertising their locations as a Heritage Tour. I offered and lent administration support to the group and will be pursuing a $3,000 grant to help with their costs. I also attended another economic development meeting with John Cleveland and two investors who were interested in our Downtown TIF area and opportunities in Poland for a lot they are considering.
4) I have been resolving some billing issues with Stantec, the engineering company that reviews approved Planning Board projects.
5) Ron Smith and I ran some draft financial numbers to double check the budget and to see how it might affect Fund Balance.
6) We have had a Safety Meeting, and done some building inspections which has led to Scott and Brian working on a prioritized list of things that need attention in the various buildings.
7) I have been working a little with the School Superintendent staff assisting them some with projecting EPS, warrant article, etc.
8) I have put together a letter that is going out to all delinquent personal property tax payers. It is my intention to try and collect these funds with diligence.
9) The drainage easement issue with Mr. Morrison of Plains Road is now resolved.
10) I attended and worked on some materials for the new Poland Conservation Commission.
11) The snow events continue to be relentless and we are constantly responding to complaints about bad roads, intersections, water in basements, etc. The guys in PWD are doing a great job; folks do need to understand this is an unusually difficult year and to please have patience.
12) I have begun work with the Library Trustees and our attorney on their trust fund issues. I predict good things will be occurring soon.
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