Minutes to Annual Meeting August 6, 2022

Beddington Lake East Road Maintenance Association

Annual Meeting Minutes of August 6th, 2022, Board Meeting

Prior to the meeting Select Person Jean Kaye and Fire Chief Mike Loughlin addressed the association on several topics. Ms. Kaye discussed property taxes, stating Beddington has one of the lowest property taxes in the state and the State is pushing for reevaluations of property in town. The current mill rate is 7. She also discussed the E911 address for the town, in most cases these will be different than the lot numbers. The E911 address can be found on the tax bill. These address numbers should be used anytime that an emergency is called into the state or county.

Fire Chief Loughlin discussed fire safety in regards to outdoors burning. He stated that permits are required for burning brush and other outdoor fires. He stated this has been a very dry summer and fires can get out of control very quickly and that it could take about an hour for fire departments to respond. Chief Loughlin can be reached at 207-638-2258 if you have questions or to obtain a burn permit.

Meeting called to order. 

Present: Peter Aten, President; William Leithiser, Vice President; Jean Heath, Treasurer; James Tucker, Secretary.

Based on a count of persons present and proxy votes it was determined that a quorum was present.

Minutes of the August 7, 2021 annual meeting were unanimously accepted by membership.

Jean Heath presented the treasurer’s report. Bank balance as of 08/06/2022 is $14,821.17. All association dues are paid at this time and all current association bills paid. Spring road maintenance was $1700.00 this year due to the road requiring two days of work. Treasurer’s report was accepted by membership.

Discussion on road conditions and maintenance plan

• The end section of Eagle Cove road was not graded this spring and needs attention with the next grading.
• Board is planning a second grading before the end of season.
• Shorey Brook Lane needs gravel in several locations. The membership vote passed and the request for the necessary work will be completed.
• Membership voted to have the Board investigate the costs for maintaining all roads including Tuckers Lane that are currently being used for camp access by association members.
• Membership approved keeping the annual dues at $50.00.
• Membership unanimously voted for the current Board members to remain in office for the next year.
• Membership approved $100.00 donation to the Beddington Fire Department.
• Membership approved $100.00 donation to the Deblois Fire Department.

Meeting adjourned 11:14AM.