Warrant - 2010
*** Note this warrant is NOT the official warrant for the 2010 town
meeting. ***
The official warrant will be posted in town no-later-than 7 days prior
to the annual town meeting.
| OXFORD COUNTY | STATE OF MAINE |
To: Mary Fox, a resident of the town of Stoneham, in said county.
In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and
warn the inhabitants of Stoneham,
qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Stoneham Fire
Station, in said Stoneham on the
6th day of March A.D. 2010, at 10:00AM in the morning to act on the
following articles, to wit:
| 1 | To choose and elect a Moderator to preside over said meeting. |
| (E)lect or (A)ppoint | |||||
| | | Term Length | ||||
| # | Article | | | | | Start | End |
| 2 | To choose and elect a town clerk for a term of three years. | ||||||
| Town Clerk | M. Silvio | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | ||
| 3 | To choose and elect one selectperson, assessor, and overseer of the poor for a term of three years. | ||||||
| A | Selectperson (completing 1-yr term of John Collins) | R. Rovzar | E | 3 | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Selectperson | N. Littlefield | E | 3 | 2008 | 2011 | ||
| Selectperson | K. Jones | E | 3 | 2009 | 2012 | ||
| 4 | To chose and elect all other necessary officers for the ensuing year. | ||||||
| * Administration | |||||||
| A | Treasurer | M. Fox | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| B | Tax Collector | M. Silvio | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| C | Secretary to Selectpersons | M. Silvio | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| * Safety and Public Works | |||||||
| D | Constable | MMcAllister | E | 1 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| E | Road Commissioner | T. Barker | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| * Fire Department | |||||||
| Fire Chief | G. Fox | E | 3 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| F | Assistant Fire Chief (to complete the term) | A Fillebrown | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Assistant Fire Chief | F. Robey | E | 3 | 2009 | 2012 | ||
| G | E.M.A. (CEP) Director | F. Robey | E | 1 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Sexton | J. Jones | E | 3 | 2009 | 2012 | ||
| H | Dog Control | G. Fox | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| I | Health Inspector | C. Callen | A | 1 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| J | Plumbing Inspector | P. Kimball | A | 1 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| K | Surveyor of Wood and Bark | A | 1 | ||||
| L | Weights and Measure | A | 1 | ||||
| * Schools | |||||||
| M | Member | E. Spooner | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Alternate Member (Appoint only) | K. Smedhurst | A | 1 | 2009 | 2010 | ||
| * Planning & Buildings | |||||||
| Code Enforcement | |||||||
| N | Code Enforcement Officer | D. Desanctis | A | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Alt. Code Enforcement Officer (Appoint only) | R. Wentworth | A | 1 | ||||
| * Planning Board | |||||||
| O | Member | M. Fox | E | 5 | 2005 | 2010 | |
| P | Member (1-yr Appt to fill R. Rovzar term starting in 2009) | V. Sullivan | E | 5 | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Member | C. Barker | E | 5 | 2007 | 2012 | ||
| Member | J. Jones | E | 5 | 2008 | 2013 | ||
| Member | F. Robey | E | 5 | 2009 | 2014 | ||
| Q | Alternate Member | G. Meka | E | 1 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| * Board of Appeals | |||||||
| R | Member (Elected in 2009 for 1-yr to complete the term) | J. Tinder | E | 5 | 2005 | 2010 | |
| Member | M. Spooner | E | 5 | 2006 | 2011 | ||
| Member | A. Fox | E | 5 | 2007 | 2012 | ||
| Member | J. Owen | E | 5 | 2008 | 2012 | ||
| S | Member (Appointed in 2009 for 1-yr) | E. Fox | E | 5 | 2009 | 2014 | |
| T | Member (Appointed in 2009 for 1-yr) | T. Hughes | E | 1 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| * Cemetery Committee | |||||||
| U | Member | D. Barker | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| V | Member | M. Spooner | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| W | Member | R. Adams | E | 3 | 2007 | 2010 | |
| *** End of List *** | |||||||
| 5 | To see if the town will appoint a Budget and Administrative Committee (BAC). | ||||||
| Member | P. Gammon | A | 2 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| Member | P. Mead | A | 2 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| Member (resigning) | M. Spooner | A | 2 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| Member | V. Sullivan | A | 2 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| Member (resigning) | J. Tinder | A | 2 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| Member | B. Woodbury | A | 2 | 2009 | 2011 | ||
| 6 | To see if the town wishes to set a date to assess interest on unpaid taxes. |
Recommend: 1/2 due on September 30 and second 1/2 due on December 31
| Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 7 | To see if the town will vote to increase the property tax levy limit established for the town by State law in the event that the municipal budget approved under the following articles will result in a tax commitment that is greater than that property tax levy limit. | Yes | Yes | |
| 8 | To see if the town will vote to charge interest on unpaid taxes as recommended by the State Treasurer. | 12 % | 7 % |
| 9 | 4010 | To see what the town wishes to do with money received from Excise Taxes for the ensuing year. | Gen. Fund |
Gen. Fund |
BAC and Selectmen recommend to add to the General Fund
| 10 | To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a multi-year contract for the purpose of snow plowing town roads. |
| 11 | To see if the town favors gathering information and estimates for a new town office and/or community room. |
| 12 | To see if the town favors purchasing one (1) acre of land adjacent to the current town office lot using the current and appropriated monies in the 5610-Building Fund account. |
| 13 | To see if the town will approve the funding, committee, and administrative requirements for RFA 200909521 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants available to the Town of Stoneham. Approval also authorizes the Selectmen the authority to enter a multi-year contract if necessary to execute the implementation of the grant. Using current and appropriated monies in the 5610-Building Fund account would provide the current funding requirement for $1,000. |
| 14 | To see if the town favors remodeling the current town office in-accordance with the plans submitted and using current and appropriated monies in the 5610-Building Fund account. |
| 15 | To see if the town favors updating, such as painting and new carpeting, the town's Community Room using current and appropriated monies in the 5610-Building Fund account. |
| 16 | To see if the town favors developing a plan to change the town's fiscal year from January 1st through December 31st to July 1st to June 30th. |
| Budgeting / Appropriations |
General Government (GG)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 17 | 5480 | To see if the town will vote that the Selectpersons pay any and all legally required Abatements from the General Fund. | G | N | 15,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $3,000.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $3,000.00
| 18 | 4030 | To see what the town wishes to do with the monies received from the Snowmobile Registration Refund. The revenue is forecasted to be approximately $450.00 | G | N | 450.00 | 450.00 |
BAC & Selectmen recommend donate the monies, approximately $450.00
to the Knight Riders Snowmobile Club.
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 19 | 501x | To see if the town will grant or raise a sum of money for Town Officer's Bills. | R | N | 36,942.56 | 36,942.56 |
BAC recommends Raise $36,942.56: Selectmen recommend Raise $36,942.56
| 20 | 502A | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for the Town's Buildings and Liability Insurance (MMA Risk Pool). | G | N | 4,609.00 | 4,647.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $4,647.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $4,647.00
| 21 | 5020 | To see what sum the town will raise or grant for Office Utilities: fuel, lights, and telephone. | G | N | 6,480.00 | 6,500.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $6,500.00 Selectmen recommend Grant $6,500.00
| 22 | 5030 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for Town Charges (office supplies, elections, dues, mileage, etc). | G | N | 4,500.00 | 5,160.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $5,160.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $5,160.00
| 23 | 5040 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for printing the Town Reports. | G | N | 394.55 | 500.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $500.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $500.00
| 24 | 5050 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the Annual Audit. | G | N | 3,500.00 | 3,700.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $3,700.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $3,700.00
| 25 | 5060 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for its share of Federal Social Security. | G | N | 3,300.00 | 3,300.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $3,300.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $3,300.00
| 26 | 5070 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Attorney Fees. | R | N | 5,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $3,000.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $3,000.00
| 27 | 5080 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for updating the Detail Maps. | G | N | 750.00 | 750.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $750.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $750.00
| 28 | 5090 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Maine Municipal Association Dues. | G | N | 1,160.00 | 1,172.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $1,172.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $1,172.00
| 29 | 5100 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for a Town Line Survey between Albany and Stoneham and also between Waterford and Stoneham. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | 1,926.25 | 1,081.25 | ||||
| Appropriate | G | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Town Survey | Y | 1,926.25 | 1,081.25 |
BAC recommends Grant $0.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $0.00 and
carry the balance.
| 30 | 5110 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission. | G | N | 300.00 | 309.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $309.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $309.00
| 31 | 5120 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Oxford County Municipal Officer's Association. | G | N | 15.00 | 15.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $15.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $15.00
| 32 | 5140 | To see if the town will vote to carry the balance of $2,985.07 in the Comprehensive Plan account. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 2,985.07 | 2,985.07 | |||
| Appropriate | G | 0.00 | 2,500.00 | |||
| Total Comprehensive Plan | Y | 2,985.07 | 2,985.07 |
BAC recommends Grant $2,500.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $2,500.00
and Carry the Balance
| 33 | 5170 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the Town's Web Site. | G | N | 369.95 | 229.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $229.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $229.00
| 34 | 5870 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the Assessment Revaluation project. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 0.00 | 25,000.00 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 25,000.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Assessment Revaluation | Y | 25,000.00 | 25,000.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $25,000.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $25,000.00
and Carry the Balance
| Total for General Government | 67,151.11 | 68,496.00 |
Health and Safety (HS)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 35 | 6010 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Maintaining the Dump. | G | N | 28,200.00 | 28,200.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $28,200.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $28,200.00
| Total for Health and Safety | 28,200.00 | 28,200.00 |
Highway and Bridges (HB)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 36 | 5410 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the repairing of highways, bridges, and town ways, tarring, patching, and cutting bushes. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 19,245.20 | 15,460.00 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 35,000.00 | 35,000.00 | |||
| Apply URIP (previously MDOT) Grant (& FEMA if applicable) | D | 12,108.00 | 11,500.00 | |||
| Total Highway and Bridges | Y | 65,745.00 | 61,960.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $35,000.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $35,000.00 ,
Apply the Grant(s), and Carry the Balance
| Total for Highway and Bridges | 66,353.20 | 61,960.00 |
Capital Project Funds (CPF)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 37 | 5180 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for a Playground Equipment. | R | Y | 0.00 | 0.00 |
BAC recommend Grant $0.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $0.00
| 38 | 5430 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the Road Fund. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 33,174.53 | 38,174.53 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | |||
| Total Road Fund | Y | 38,174.53 | 43,174.53 |
BAC recommends Raise $5,000.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $5,000.00
and Carry the Balance
| 39 | 5450 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for capital projects at Keewaydin Lake Dam. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 2,004.36 | 1,393.51 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 500.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Keewaydin Dam | Y | 2,504.36 | 1,393.51 |
BAC recommends Raise $0.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $0.00
and Carry the Balance
| 40 | 5460 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for capital projects at the Virginia Lake boat access and associated area. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 970.00 | 1,470.00 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 500.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Virginia Lake | Y | 970.00 | 1,470.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $0.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $0.00
and Carry the Balance
| 41 | 5470 | To see if the town will vote to grant or raise a sum of money for capital improvements of the Mill Pond Dam. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 400.00 | 400.00 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Mill Pond Dam | Y | 400.00 | 400.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $0.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $0.00
and Carry the Balance
| 42 | 5610 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for a Building Fund. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 9,194.06 | 13,694.06 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | |||
| Total Building Fund | Y | 13,694.06 | 18,194.06 |
BAC recommends Raise $4,500.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $4,500.00
and Carry the Balance
| 43 | 601A | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Capital Improvements at the Dump | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 4,250.58 | 4,250.58 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Capital Improvements at the Dump | Y | 4,250.58 | 4,250.58 |
BAC recommends Raise $0.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $0.00
and Carry the Balance
| 44 | 6250 | grant or raise for Cemetery Capital. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 6,005.00 | 6,005.00 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Total Cemetery Capital | Y | 6,005.00 | 6,005.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $0.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $0.00
and Carry the Balance
| Total for Capital Project Funds | 66,498.53 | 74,887.68 |
Public Safety (PS)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 45 | 5220 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the Fire Department. | R | N | 11,650.00 | 12,000.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $12,000.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $12,000.00
| 46 | 5230 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Street Lighting Service. | G | N | 2,750.00 | 2,750.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $2,750.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $2,750.00
| 47 | 5250 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Worker's Compensation through MMA's Risk Pool. | G | N | 1,126.00 | 1,126.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $1,126.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $1,126.00
| 48 | 6060 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Stoneham Rescue. | G | N | 7,850.00 | 7,850.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $7,850.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $7,850.00
| 49 | 6720 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. | G | N | 220.00 | 220.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $220.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $220.00
| Total for Public Safety | 23,596.00 | 23,946.00 |
Public Works (PW)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 50 | 5160 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for Signs & American Flags (to be erected on Memorial Day thru Veteran's Day). | G | N | 500.00 | 500.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $500.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $500.00
| 51 | 5420 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for Snow Removal. | R | N | 40,000.00 | 40,000.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $40,000.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $40,000.00
| 52 | 5450 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for the Salt/Sand Shed. | G | N | 650.00 | 650.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $650.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $650.00
| 53 | 5450 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for the Upkeep of the Town Dams and associated areas | G | N | 0.00 | 1,100.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $1,100.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $1,100.00
| 54 | 5611 | To see if the town will vote to grant or raise a sum of money for maintenance and repair of the Town Buildings. | G | N | 2,500.00 | 4,200.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $4,200.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $4,200.00
| 55 | 6220 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for the Cemeteries. | ||||
| Apply Interest from Perpetual Care | D | 85.00 | 125.00 | |||
| Apply Donations (see administrative article) | D | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 3,900.00 | 3,200.00 | |||
| Total Cemeteries | Y | 3,985.49 | 3,325.00 |
BAC recommends Raise $3,325.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $3,325.00
Apply Donations and Interest from Perpetual Care
| Total for Public Works | 47,517.50 | 51,184.36 |
Cultural & Recreation (CR)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 56 | var. | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Cultural and Recreation Funding. | G | N | 3,130.00 | 1,850.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $1,850.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $1,850.00
| 57 | 6170 | To see what sum the town will grant or raise for Community Events. | G | N | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $1,000.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $1,000.00
| Total for Cultural and Recreation | 4,130.00 | 2,600.00 |
Social Services (SS)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 58 | var. | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for Social Services Funding. | G | N | 2,347.00 | 2,430.00 |
BAC recommends Grant $2,430.00: Selectmen recommend Grant $2,430.00
| Total for Social Services | 2,347.00 | 2,430.00 |
General Relief (W)
| (G)rant, (R)aise, (D)esignated, (A)ppropiate | ||||||
| | | Carry the Balance (Y / N) | |||||
| | | | | Last Yr | This Yr | |||
| 59 | 6710 | To see what sum the town will vote to grant or raise for General Relief. | ||||
| Balance Carried Forward | D | 508.00 | 888.07 | |||
| Appropriate | R | 1,000.00 | 500.00 | |||
| Total General Relief | Y | 1,508.00 | 1,388.07 |
BAC recommends Raise $500.00: Selectmen recommend Raise $500.00 And Carry the Balance
| Total for General Relief | 1,508.00 | 1,388.07 |
Revenues
| 60 | var. | To see if the town will accept Federal, State, County, and Local Funds. | 87,913.24 | 88,832.04 |
* Warrants *
| 5810 | MSAD #72 Schools | R | N | 328,240.50 | 345,075.47 |
| 5820 | Oxford County | R | N | 45,596.00 | 52,656.00 |
* Total Appropriations *
| Grant | 92,408.00 |
| Raise | |
| Town | 131,843.00 |
| School and County | 397,731.48 |
| Total to be Raised | 529,574.48 |
| Total Budget | 621,982.48 |
Here fore, fail not and have there and then this warrant with your doings thereon.
Given under our hand at Stoneham, this 6th of February, 2010 A.D.
Neal Littlefield
Kara Jones
Rod Rovzar
Board of Selectmen
Town of Stoneham, Me.
*** Note this warrant is NOT the official warrant for the 2010 town meeting. ***
The official warrant will be posted in town no-later-than 7 days prior to
the annual town meeting.