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Dresden Selectboard approves warrants, accepts draft audit and adopts county hazard mitigation plan
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Dresden Selectboard unanimously approved payroll, accounts payable and a water warrant, accepted the draft annual audit for final preparation, adopted the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan, extended a snow‑plowing contract option year, and set the town assessment ratio at 86%.
The Dresden Selectboard met May 19 at Pownalborough Hall and unanimously approved routine financial warrants, accepted the draft audit for inclusion in the Annual Town Report, and adopted the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Chair Lisa Hewitt called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. After reviewing the minutes, the board voted unanimously to approve the minutes and to sign the Payroll Warrant, Accounts Payable Warrant and an added Water Warrant to cover mowing expenses associated with the town water system.
During the Town Report, Town Administrator Nicole Rogers completed a final review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant; the board discussed a proposed medical‑marijuana retail opt‑in article and the proposed sale of Jewett Station before voting to approve the warrant as amended. The board also voted unanimously to accept the draft audit and authorize its final preparation for the Annual Town Report.
The board reviewed and unanimously adopted the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan after discussing anticipated benefits of participation. Members also approved the final option year under the existing snow‑plowing contract with D.A.R. Construction and authorized execution of the contract extension.
On property tax matters, the Selectboard reviewed annual ratio certification options and, noting implications for assessed values and homestead exemptions, voted unanimously to use an 86 percent valuation for certification.
The board entered executive session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and a property tax abatement application claimed for hardship or poverty. After the session, the board unanimously authorized Nicole Rogers to draft the response letter regarding the abatement application. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
