Selectmen approve warrants, treasurer's and tax reports; sign tax commitment and quitclaim deed

At the Aug. 25 meeting the Winter Harbor Selectmen approved routine financial business 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; each action is recorded as approved 2-0 in the minutes. The board also approved and signed the town tax commitment and signed a quitclaim deed for Gerrish.

The Treasurer’s reporting included a Trio-General Ledger balance of $593,409.23 (8/22/2025), a 6-month certificate of deposit at $105,382.87, and bond/investment account values listed as $3,499,504.31 (5/31/2025) and $3,522,980.90 (6/30/2025). The Tax Collector’s figures showed taxes receivable: FY25 $29,160.88 (98.82% collected) and FY24 $3,712.75 (99.82% collected). Payroll #8 and Accounts Payable #9 totals were reported at $15,896.32 and $49,217.06, respectively, for a combined total of $65,113.38.

Other business recorded: Town Manager announced the office would be closed Aug. 26–27 for training; Chairman’s issues included dock railings being left open and a plan for Roy to address the matter. The board received FYI items including Schoodic EMS reports and an MMA Risk Management letter. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.; the board then entered an executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A) for personnel matters at 7:03 p.m. and exited at 7:07 p.m. The minutes are signed by Sara J. Liscomb, Town Manager.

Why it matters: These routine approvals set the town's short-term fiscal authorizations and document cash and investment positions that inform budgeting and capital planning.