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The permit was approved after the board opened a public hearing, heard roughly a dozen minutes of public comment and received assurances from the campground’s general manager about fireworks security and event amplification. The board recorded its approval by voice vote.

Why it matters: Neighbors raised recurring concerns about noise, fireworks and permanent structures at the campground. The board and town staff said the CEO (code enforcement officer) had reviewed the campground’s compliance and reported no active violations to his office as of the day of the meeting; members of the public asked that that record explicitly note 2023 and 2024 as well as 2022.

At the public hearing, residents asked whether fireworks at the campground would be accompanied by on-site firefighting personnel and about limits on amplification and siren use. Chris, the campground’s general manager, told the board: “I do not believe we had any amplified events for fireworks last year,” and said fireworks are scheduled for registered guests and will be inspected and approved by the fire marshal. He added that most activities are daytime events and “there’s no band or anything like that.”

Neighbors raised two specific concerns. First, loud amplified shows in prior years were audible across the lake; several residents asked the campground to commit in writing that amplified outdoor sound would not be used. Second, residents asked the board to limit the use or duration of vehicle sirens during events after a previous year when sirens sounded for an extended period. The campground manager said he would check last year’s activities and follow up with the town on any amplified events; the board said it would discuss siren use with police.

On whether fireworks are open to the public, the campground manager said fireworks are for guests who are registered at the campground (including visitors who pay for a visitor pass) and are “not open to everyone.”

In discussion before the final vote, the town manager confirmed the CEO’s written file had noted no current violations reported to his office; one board member asked that the CEO’s letter explicitly state the absence of complaints for 2023 and 2024 to make the file more complete.

The board moved to approve the permit after the hearing closed; the motion carried by voice vote.

The select board and staff indicated they will: (1) ask the campground to confirm in writing whether any amplified events occurred last season and (2) coordinate with police regarding limits on siren use during permitted activities. The town’s code enforcement officer remains the point of contact for any building or code violations that neighbors report.

Ending: The permit approval stands as recorded and the town manager said staff would follow up with the campground and the CEO to document the items raised by residents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Select Board Meeting 5/13/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Wayne Select Board voted to approve a special-amusement permit renewal for Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp following a public hearing in which neighbors raised questions about fireworks security, amplified events and prolonged use of sirens.","taxTitle","Town of Wayne, Kennebec County, Maine","taxId",61387,"location","Maine","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6563455,"Votes at a glance: select board actions and outcomes",5332,94000,5426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063782-1443b41b0858b838c48958ad134e473e&start=94&end=5426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063782-1443b41b0858b838c48958ad134e473e/thumbnail_94000.jpg","/articles/6563455/Maine/Votes-at-a-glance-select-board-actions-and-outcomes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563455-6cd62ba921ecd43563e94167dd8ed679/orig.mp4?Expires=1770941185&Signature=NjzbQ1bog0oLVEe0Mi9SFpemQ5bt4Hmec7FY2kOQNwLfFkI8NEXTg6TM-Am6SCjmrB~2giX976Uo3knR3aRkrJVye3nhNug4zZ-XP4D3iBvHIBD4Yy2~aQZncqChhKayIR4a2GOlBrkX59vwpwM6zaMpkD6UvIEMek5Yz9hWwxEWhE9z75BF8ovJ4Hn-OsMwJ3PzgfpZMMYl9fLW~3HjeDn5250yyxIrne0g5wtWue9bUDBdYQIrNysmHJ5nMYfAuHAj8LDJP2z9no~tsw5Ui~Fok~-uboPA0dFlIGKat15wB783Te9B1CWK~qLvc0YNoU-VNcAS1yf~8Wa58ttC7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","This is a concise list of formal actions taken by the Town of Wayne Select Board at the meeting and the recorded outcomes.

Votes at a glance

1) Approve meeting minutes (04/29/2025)
Motion: Move we approve the meeting minutes for 04/29/2025.
Mover/Second: not specified
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, Lloyd, Trent and Mary Anne; one member abstained because they were not present. Outcome: approved.

2) Approve accounts payable (Warrant #50) — $266,815.44
Motion: Consider accounts payable on number 50 in the amount of $266,815.44.
Mover/Second: not specified
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, Welch, Trent, Hazel and Mary Anne. Outcome: approved.

3) Approve payroll (Warrant '49) — $12,056.57
Motion: Consider approving payroll in the '49 in the amount of $12,056.57.
Mover/Second: not specified
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, Lauren, Trent, Hazel and Mary Anne. Outcome: approved.

4) Recommend Town of Wayne treasurer ordinance for warrant
Motion: Recommend the town warrant article entitled 'Town Of Wayne treasurer ordinance' be enacted with a one-year term and typographical corrections.
Mover/Second: not specified
Vote: Recorded assent from Mary, Lynch, Trent, David and Maria. Outcome: recommend-to-warrant (final adoption requires town meeting).

5) Open public hearing: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp special-amusement renewal
Motion: Move to open the public hearing.
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, Melinda, Trent, Basil and Mary Ann. Outcome: hearing opened.

6) Close public hearing: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp
Motion: Move to close the public hearing.
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, Owen, Trent, Hazel and Mary Anne. Outcome: hearing closed.

7) Approve special-amusement permit: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp
Motion: Move to approve the special amusement permit applications for Yoni Bear's Jellystone Park.
Mover/Second: not specified
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, (others recorded verbally); board approved the permit. Outcome: approved.

8) Motion to adjourn
Motion: Adjourn the meeting.
Mover/Second: not specified
Vote: Recorded assent from Henry, Welch and Hazel. Outcome: approved; meeting adjourned.

Notes: Vote tallies are recorded as the board members orally stated assent in the meeting (the transcript captures board members’ spoken 'yes' responses). For motions where a mover/second was not identified in the transcript, the field is left as 'not specified.'","Summary of formal votes taken by the Town of Wayne Select Board during the meeting: minutes, accounts payable, payroll, treasurer ordinance recommendation, special-amusement permit approval, and adjournment.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6563459,"Select Board recommends treasurer ordinance for the warrant; board clarifies treasurer reporting lines",326,452000,778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063782-1443b41b0858b838c48958ad134e473e&start=452&end=778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063782-1443b41b0858b838c48958ad134e473e/thumbnail_452000.jpg","/articles/6563459/Maine/Select-Board-recommends-treasurer-ordinance-for-the-warrant-board-clarifies-treasurer-reporting-lines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563459-73d06bb979973af1e06f9be38134a056/orig.mp4?Expires=1770941185&Signature=eHTo2Cx2EH3s35eZZK5DEJGg74IROCyJ021Uy1zNKk~fyegPa5~ER1kJUs1wLNGac4no9hBu~nsqIpBzj7d0pE1-8pFs1a6WXeBRYXaK3WhmKWeGeMQyIHYTvs1BMYxwQbjz0LOj5XSNmkZ1kaUyBnILv40Rbs-65E~ZoybCEUyENxAE3U6vM5ZII9IBnVQfUTJtIjvQGWqy2aFZYxrx7ZZArdqYEvxc~a0J1w5tZRxRKDKMW2XI3GpEPlKVdPg5Qbgn6udF~w14jb83N6jJOFP9BjxlAkdUMKN9gJmsWh7WVzx2Z6MU0XLCM64JRIinLCvBzylafU5Efu53wR14Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Wayne Select Board voted to recommend that a town ordinance establishing the treasurer position be placed on the warrant for a future town meeting. The board instructed staff to correct typographical errors and to specify a one‑year term before the ordinance is attached to the warrant.

Why it matters: The proposed ordinance formalizes the treasurer’s role and clarifies reporting lines. Board members discussed and accepted language that acknowledges a dual reporting relationship—administrative reporting to the town manager and responsibility to inform the select board of financial concerns.

During the discussion, board members noted the importance of showing that the treasurer reports administratively to the town manager while maintaining an obligation to notify the select board of any financial irregularities or concerns. One board member said the wording “makes it clear that they have to talk two directions,” which the board saw as desirable oversight. The board agreed to set the treasurer’s term at one year to allow annual reappointment.

The board moved to recommend the ordinance as corrected and to include it on the warrant with the one-year term; the motion carried by voice vote. The board directed staff to make the typos corrections and provide the final ordinance text to attach to the warrant.

Ending: The ordinance will appear on the warrant with the agreed edits; staff will supply the final language and corrected draft to the warrant file.","The select board voted to recommend a Town of Wayne treasurer ordinance for placement on the warrant with a one-year term; discussion clarified the treasurer’s dual reporting responsibilities to the town manager (administrative) and to the select board for financial concerns.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6563464,"Wayne discusses capital reserves: fire-truck replacement and multi-year roads plan expose shortfall",170,838000,1008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063782-1443b41b0858b838c48958ad134e473e&start=838&end=1008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063782-1443b41b0858b838c48958ad134e473e/thumbnail_838000.jpg","/articles/6563464/Maine/Wayne-discusses-capital-reserves-fire-truck-replacement-and-multi-year-roads-plan-expose-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563464-490c798cfd71405a9b501ae37c855734/orig.mp4?Expires=1770941185&Signature=mpfHTz0KcqzAqrTVB5IUmTaWmOVK047wuZ4C36mxhZoXqY4SLi7jZdUc-mOKuLqtbs8gt9~BO7BpeSG28BdIiqOD8FJGgZ5RcUguZkHdduYjZjPfCueFmnlJ7XP7otjN8qI2-uxrvZ4qnjwjljDyS2n3Nu-V4YZZEb21zBTgOM2PusLvp4wNBGQXyHvE9YsYRn305tXsWqlG~OGjGbvtepYScijgjc9Zq2AB4QgqtNaaL9AxUet30ZYY4NYmGKX1xt2Jw3YnSNypCbbv70ec491DLN03uRmUHqEqSwFIvU2Pr9ugp0KLgI5e8SgWeD2n4iJztNLhBvwTeEfGcfKulQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its meeting, the Town of Wayne Select Board spent significant time on budget planning, focusing on capital reserves for the fire department and an itemized multi-year roads program.

Why it matters: The town manager and fire chief outlined rising equipment costs and a multi-year pavement plan that together create a short-term funding gap. How the board addresses that gap will affect whether planned paving and vehicle replacements proceed on the town’s preferred timeline or are deferred or bonded.

Fire apparatus: The fire chief said Wayne follows a roughly 10-year replacement cycle for front-line trucks so each vehicle can have a useful lifetime of about 40 years. The chief reported the fire-truck reserve balance as $353,000.988 (as reported in the meeting). He noted replacement costs have increased since the last full-size replacement in 2015, when the truck cost around $350,000, and said a larger neighboring town recently paid more than $700,000 for a bigger truck. The chief said the department is beginning outreach to vendors and may delay purchasing or bond for the remainder if the town cannot cover the total price when bids arrive.

Roads and capital planning: The town manager and roads commission presented a draft paving plan and estimated costs. Work completed in fiscal 2023–24 (shimming and reclamation) cost approximately $303,000. The town manager reported a roads capital reserve balance of $469,493. The commission’s current estimate for the next set of projects (Old Winthrop Road, Pond Road, Richmond Mills Road, Innis Ridge Road and additional reclamation on other roads) is about $656,800, leaving an immediate shortfall of roughly $187,307 to complete the listed work this year.

The draft budget presented to the board includes a request of $450,000 for roads in the coming fiscal year. Using the meeting’s estimates, that appropriation would leave an approximately $12,000 gap between reserves plus proposed appropriations and the projected two-year total of expected road projects (the meeting’s arithmetic showed a roughly $12,003 shortfall using the plan and estimates discussed). Town staff emphasized that estimates are not final until an RFP is issued and bids are received; staff said an RFP typically must be out at least a month before bids are due.

Board members and residents discussed the technical purpose of “shimming” (to level low spots and prepare for a later overlay) and emphasized the need to finish overlays to protect prior shim work. The town manager said staff will obtain more precise RFP estimates and present updated numbers at the next budget meeting.

Next steps and risks: Options discussed included accelerating reserve contributions, postponing replacement work, or bonding for large capital items. The board also discussed a longer-term capital improvements plan (5–10 years) to spread costs over multiple budgets rather than making single large appropriations.

Ending: The board did not take a binding appropriation at the meeting. Town staff will finalize capital-reserve figures after the auditors finish the 2024 audit, prepare RFPs for road work, and return with more precise cost estimates and recommended funding options.","Select Board reviewed capital reserve balances, a fire-truck replacement timeline and a multi-year roads plan. Officials reported a fire-truck reserve of roughly $353,000 and estimated this summer's paving needs at about $656,800, leaving an immediate funding gap of roughly $187,000 before next-year appropriations.","actionData","errors"]

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