Met: Tuesday night

Delinquent taxes update

Issue: Selectmen were told that about $89,148 in taxes was left to collect from 76 town accounts.

Storm water phase II

Issue: Selectmen approved spending $6,000 as part of phase II of the storm water management plan. The money will be used to finalize storm sewer mapping, provide training and prepare documents for annual reporting. The town saved money on developing an ordinance by using a guideline provided by Freeport.

Public works gear

Issue: Selectmen approved a $2,400 cost to provide public works employees with jackets, pants and rain gear. Although the money was not budgeted during last year’s town meeting, the need for gear is in the employee contracts.

Cost for search

Issue: The Maine Municipal Association has so far charged the town $1,800 for the cost of advertising and help in the search for a new town manager. Selectmen voted not to exceed spending $4,500 for the search.

Plumbing inspector resigns

Issue: Selectmen accepted a letter of resignation from Town Plumbing Inspector William Parquette. Parquette suggested to the board that they appoint Gary Campbell to take his place.

Board: Turner Selectmen

Met: Tuesday night

BQMC use continued

Issue: Selectmen voted to keep the use of Boofy Quimby Municipal Center ongoing, despite it not meeting state codes.

The scoop: Earlier this month, selectmen voted to discontinue public use of the BQMC Hall because the cost to bring the hall, which is used by youth and community groups, up to codes, including handicap accessibility, was too expensive. However, selectmen reversed that decision after seeing how much need there is to keep it open.

Warrant article nearing completion

Issue: Selectmen reviewed the content of the town warrant. The warrant, which serves as a guideline for the annual town meeting, should be finalized and available to residents by the first full week in March.

New phones

Issue: Selectmen approved spending $3,495 to install new phone lines in the town office. Commercial Communications of Turner will do the work.

Upcoming meetings

• A combined meeting of the selectmen, Budget Committee and Town Office Committee will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Town Office. The meeting will review the proposed additions to the Town Office.

• The next scheduled selectmen’s meeting on March 5 will be held at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.