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Selectmen approve warrants, treasurer’s report, tax commitment and quitclaim deed
Summary
At their Aug. 25 meeting, the Winter Harbor Selectmen approved warrants #8 and #9, accepted the treasurer’s and tax collector’s reports, recorded account balances and investments, signed the town tax commitment, and signed a quitclaim deed for Gerrish.
The Winter Harbor Selectmen approved routine financial business at the Aug. 25 meeting, including Warrants #8 (Aug. 19) and #9 (Aug. 22), the Treasurer’s Report (dated Aug. 22), and the Tax Collector’s Report (dated Aug. 22). The minutes record these items as approved, in multiple cases with votes shown as 2-0.
The treasurer reported key balances: Trio-General Ledger balance $593,409.23 (as of Aug. 22, 2025); a six-month certificate of deposit of $105,382.87; and investments in bonds listed at $3,499,504.31 (5/31/2025) and $3,522,980.90 (6/30/2025). The tax-collector figures recorded taxes receivable and percent collected for FY25 ($29,160.88, 98.82%) and FY24 ($3,712.75, 99.82%). The board also approved and signed the town Tax Commitment and approved and signed a quitclaim deed for Gerrish (both recorded as Approved and Signed 2-0).
Payroll and accounts-payable totals were reported: Town payroll (P/R #8) $15,896.32 and Town A/P (A/P #9) $49,217.06, for a combined total of $65,113.38. The minutes list FYI items including Schoodic EMS reports and a Maine Municipal Association Risk Management letter; no action was taken on those FYI items.
Public comment: M. Riley offered suggestions about what to request from the investment portfolio representative; the minutes do not record the specific recommendations. The Town Manager noted the office will be closed Aug. 26–27 for training.
Why it matters: these approvals and recorded balances constitute the town’s near-term financial posture and bookkeeping for the fiscal year. The tax-collection percentages indicate a high collection rate for both FY25 and FY24 as reported in the minutes.
Next steps: Routine financial administration continues; any follow-up on investment-representative guidance or the quitclaim deed would be reflected in future minutes.
