March 9, 2021

Town of Eustis

Selectmen’s Meeting

March 9th, 2021

Present: Amanda Brochu, Steve St Jean, Jed Whiting, Jeff Lecander, Brandi Farnsworth

Attending: Tina O’Donnell

Meeting began at approximately 6:00 pm.

Jed motioned to accept the minutes from the February 23rd meeting as written. Motion was seconded by Steve and passed with Amanda, Steve, Jed, Jeff and Brandi all in favor.

Steve motioned to write a letter of support from the Selectboard to the County Commissioners Office in support of their movement to change the Board from 3 members to 5 members. Motion was seconded by Steve and passed with Amanda, Steve, Jed, Jeff and Brandi all in favor.

Amanda suggested forming a ‘Sidewalk Committee’ in which they would explore other options to increase the safety of the children that walk to and from school. It was agreed that the community brought it to the attention of the Select Board and it should be explored and researched sooner rather than later.

Jed motioned to return to in person Selectmen’s Meetings at the Community Building beginning on the March 23rd meeting. Motion was seconded by Steve and passed with Amanda, Steve, Jed, Jeff and Brandi all in favor.

With no further business, Steve motioned to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Jed and passed with Amanda, Steve, Jed, Jeff and Brandi all in favor.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:15 pm.

Selectmen’s Meeting April 21,2020

Present: Steve St. Jean, Jed Whiting, Jeff Lecander, Brandy Farnsworth, and Amanda Brochu
Attending: Tina O’Donnell, Kathy Fearon, Jim Brochu, Lori LeMont, Kirk Williams, Bob White, Millie Howard, and Andy Brann
Agenda #1 Meeting opened with Jed motioning to accept minutes from the April 7th meeting as written and Steve seconding it. All were in favor.
Agenda #2 Transfer Station- Jeff Jorgenson has expressed that he is almost out of PPE. The transfer station is an essential service and at times he has to interact with people. The fire department has an order of PPE coming and will share. It was discussed that something should be put on Facebook and the town website reminding people to social distance, use safe practices, and not loiter. Also, that we should encourage people to make less trips.
Agenda # 3 Tax Commitment- The budget this year is $160,000 above last year. Steve suggested taking $100,000 from surplus to buy this down. It was mentioned that the school budget might be higher this year and so the question was asked that if this is not enough can we revisit this. Kathy said yes we can as many times as we need. Steve made a motion to move the $100,000 from surplus and Jeff seconded it. All were in favor.
Agenda # 4 Family Fun Days- Amanda stated that they would be moving Family Fun Days to the 1st weekend in August to coincide with alumni weekend. The fireworks will also be moved.
Agenda #5 Tina O’Donnell’s 3 month review- It was decided to put this off until they can meet in person and that any raise would be retroactive.
Agenda #6 Youth Program- Millie Howard asked if she should continue to plan for the summer rec program. It was decided that she would continue to plan, but keep activities more local and outside as much as possible. Millie also asked if the kayaks and canoes could be moved to Cathedral pines in the next week as where they are now stored, the person has requested they be moved. The board is meeting on Thursday and if they can’t be, it was mentioned that the house at the water department is empty.
Agenda #6 Blanchard Park- Jeff wondered about the park concerning social distancing guidelines and the fact that we cannot have someone there disinfecting after use. It was decided to close the park and that signs would be posted.
Jed made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Steve seconded it. All were in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Selectmen’s Meeting April 7,2020

Present: Steve St. Jean, Jed Whiting, Jeff Lecander, Brandy Farnsworth, and Amanda Brochu
Attending: Tina O’Donnell, Kathy Fearon, Jim Brochu, Lori LeMont, Eileen Drummond, Leanne Delcourt, and Andy Brann
Meeting opened with Jed motioning to accept minutes as written and Steve seconding it. All were in favor.
Agenda #1 As Patty Simpson was not able to attend the meeting, Jeff Lecander spoke on her behalf. A Caring Calls program has been set up to make calls to Seniors in the area to check on them and to see if they need help. More information is on the towns Facebook page.
Agenda # 2 Short term rentals- Jed said that there is concern in the area about people from out of state coming to stay here to get out of the cities and could potentially bring the virus here. Steve said that the governor recently closed all motels/hotels and that short term rentals were included in that. Leanne mentioned that they can rent to people providing essential services and Brandy mentioned that they would need a letter saying that they are essential.
Agenda # 3 Jed said that he has been approached about a community fund for people affected by Covid 19. Leanne said that Jen Reese has headed up Stratton Community Volunteers which has raised quite a bit of money to help. Fotters is set up to take donations of cash or groceries. Also, the Morse’s with Sugarloaf Chapel has money for immediate needs.
Agenda #4 Andy Brann wanted to mention that the SBA has money to help small business and that they have good information, easy access, and were lots of help.
Brandy requested that the selectman go into executive session.

Selectman’s Meeting Agenda, July 3, 2018

AGENDA:   Selectmen’s Meeting

DATE:   July 3, 2018 6:00 PM

#1 Accept the Minutes from 06/19/2018  Selectmen’s meeting

#2 Jeff Jorgensen: Burn/waste oil   DEP

#3 Eddie Dunlap: ATV CLUB Trail Rerouting

#4 Plaza Palooza Liquor License

#5 Sherri Thompson: Trails End

#6 Water Fountain

#7   Trees in Town Office Parking Lot