Town of Eustis
Selectmen’s Meeting
June 15, 2021
Present: Amanda Brochu, Brandi Farnsworth, Jeff Lecander, Jed Whiting, Steve St. Jean
Attending: Rachel Williams, Tina O’Donnell, Tom Bufalino, Chris Gregor, Jeff Brickley, Peter Farnsworth, Kirk Williams, Sprague Wise
Steve started the meeting at 6:00pm and welcomed those in attendance.
Jeff made a motion to accept the minutes as written form the June 1, 2021 meeting, Steve 2nd the motion , Amanda, Brandi, Jeff, Jed, & Steve in favor.
Steve made a motion to accept the changes to the personnel Policy as follows: Employees shall receive 5 days of sick leave per year. The amount of time will be based on the average hours worked per week per employee. Any unused sick leave will not carry over to the next calendar year. Jed 2nd the motion, Amanda, Brandi, Jeff, Jed, & Steve in Favor.
Tom Bufalino with Christine Gregor came into apply for a liquor license for the Stratton Plaza. Being new owners, it needs to be posted for the public hearing. Will be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
Beverly Knapp FSFCU is still looking for a property to use for the bank. Peter will investigate selling the Water department rental house. Maine drinking water purchased for well head protection. Could investigate other options. The Town does not want to lose our bank in town.
All Family Fun Days Billing and accounting will be done through the town office.
The Town of Temple has bought our 1994 Wilson Fire Truck for $25,000. The Town will receive a TIF From the County Commissioners Office for 35,437.50 Send Email to Vickie to receive the TIF. Jeff Lecander 2nd the motion to purchase a 2006 Rosenbauer Rescue Pumper for 57,765.00 after the payment for Wilson Truck, and TIF.
Jeff Jorgensen gave his two weeks’ notice we will need to hire at Transfer Station attendant. Rachel will put an ad in the papers and get it advertised that we are hiring.
The Comprehensive plan needs to be renewed. The town will put together a committee to get working on this. As of now we have Peter Farnsworth, Steve St. Jean, Sue Fotter, Rachel Will reach out to others and get us to 7 people for the committee.
Jed made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Brandi 2nd the motion Amanda, Brandi, Jeff, Jed, & Steve in favor.
All Town & Water Department Warrant were signed.
The meeting was recorded.