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Sullivan Selectboard approves warrants, orders removal of three town-owned trailers and adopts remote participation policy
Summary
At its April 6 meeting the Sullivan Selectboard approved payroll and accounts‑payable warrants, authorized removal of three town‑owned mobile homes, adopted a remote participation policy and appointed election clerks and a budget committee member; two minor abatements and one settlement were approved in executive session.
Sullivan — The Sullivan Selectboard on April 6 approved payroll and accounts‑payable warrants, authorized removal of three town‑owned mobile homes, adopted a Remote Participation Policy for board and committee members, and made several appointments and administrative actions.
Selectman Michael Hosking moved to approve three payroll warrants covering mid‑ to late March and an accounts‑payable warrant dated March 17 totaling $275,054.97; Selectman Gregory Ring seconded and the votes were recorded 2–0. The payroll warrants covered amounts of $13,083.88 (03‑13‑26), $13,496.85 (03‑20‑26) and $8,626.31 (03‑27‑26).
On property management, the board voted to accept a quote from DM&J to remove three town‑owned mobile homes — one on Moose Lane and two on Libby Lane — citing liability concerns and noting that town staff had reported a recent squatter in one unit. The board directed the Town Manager to notify the property owners in advance of the removal work. The motion to approve the demolition quote passed 2–0.
The board also approved a Remote Participation Policy intended to formalize prior informal remote participation by members and set guidelines for Selectboard and committee remote appearances. The slate of election clerks submitted by the Town Clerk was appointed by motion. In committee business the board approved the appointment of Bethany Leavitt to the Budget Committee; she was sworn in by Town Clerk Yvette M. Grindle.
The Selectboard recessed to executive session under 1 MRSA § 405(6)(F) to discuss confidential records and later announced it had approved two minor abatements and one settlement related to a property matter. Selectman Michael Hosking reported the actions after the executive session. All formal motions during the meeting were moved by Michael Hosking, seconded by Gregory Ring, and recorded as passing 2–0.
The board adjourned at 7:50 p.m.; the Selectboard will continue outstanding agenda items, including minutes approval and further road‑work budgeting, at its April 21 meeting.
