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KINGFIELD – The status of two properties whose owners have been named as junkyard violators was reviewed by selectmen last week, Administrative Assistant said Greg Davis said Tuesday.

A 30-day extension for cleanup was granted to Oscar Robinson of School Street after his discussion with the board and Code Enforcement Officer Doug Marble.

The board decided to consult with town attorney Frank Underkuffler about filing a civil land use action against property owner Charles Hinkley, whose son, Warren Hinkley, lives on his property on West Kingfield Road, he said.

In the first case, extra time was given Robinson because of progress made on the property although he still has quite a bit to do, Davis said Tuesday.

But in the second case, the owner has not been cooperative and showed no progress before the May 31 cleanup deadline.

Since the meeting, the owner has removed an older trailer and a couple of junk cars from the property, Davis said. Photographs were taken on Monday that show even with the cars and trailer removed there is still a lot to be done, he added.

The board will revisit the issue at its meeting June 16 and discuss whether to continue with legal action.

Legal costs and the cost of cleanup will be charged to the violator and a lien could be put on his property if the fines/costs are not quickly paid, Davis added.

A couple of other violators are being worked with and are responding, but the state of other properties may be addressed in the future.

In other business, the board agreed to have architect Paul Augusten design ramp improvements for Webster Hall.

“It’s a proactive measure,” Davis said. The ramp area at the town hall does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and the board decided to address it.

Augusten is expected to finalize the plan and explain it along with a cost estimate at the next meeting.

In his report, Davis noted that the Kingfield Water District water main project is under way and is expected to continue for 90 days. The crew started near the Poland Spring plant entrance, worked north and is now close to School Street, he added. The project will continue beyond Kingfield Elementary School on Route 145.

Davis also told the board that Nestle Waters North America, parent company of Poland Spring Water Co. is accepting applications for local workers, including supervisory staff, maintenance and production.

The board’s next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Webster Hall.

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