PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Select Board Meeting (SB):
May 10th 6:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/kbq-kgfb-zwq
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 402-356-1302
PIN: 226 381 437#
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Minutes
- April 1, 2021
- April 12, 2021
3. Citizens Concerns
4. New Business
- Appointments
a) Animal Control Officer
b) Fair Hearing Officer
5. Other Business
- Road Commissioner - Update Pines Road Plan
- Road Commissioner - Paving Bid Preparation
6. Adjourn
Public Access due to COVID-19 Restrictions - CONFERENCE CALL ONLY
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Planning Board Meeting (PB):
April 13th 6:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/sfk-qpkr-pyn
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 254-294-6924
PIN: 792 133 683#
Public Access due to COVID-19 Restrictions - CONFERENCE CALL ONLY
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Economic Development Committee (EDC)
Standard Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Thursday of Month at 6:00 p.m. EST
6:00 pm
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/mdj-aurp-gsk
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 515-674-2198
PIN: 725 976 355#
Public Access due to COVID-19 Restrictions - CONFERENCE CALL ONLY
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Exceptions to Standard Hours
Office Closed:
April 14, 2021 - From 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.- Mandatory Training
April 19, 2021 - Holiday
April 20, 2021 - All Day
May 19, 2021 - From 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.- Mandatory Training
May 20, 2021 - From 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.- Mandatory Training
May 25, 2021 - From 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.- Mandatory Training
May 26, 2021 - From 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.- Mandatory Training
Standard Office Hours
Monday
Open 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
Tuesday - Friday
Open 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST
Closed 11:30 a.m. - Noon for lunch
Reopen Noon - 4:00 p.m.
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Phone: (207) 453-7191
Fax: (207) 453-4428
Email: bentonstaff@gmail.com
Address: 1279 Clinton Aven
Benton, ME 04901
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Clinton Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Center
David Woods, Director - 207-426-8187
The Recycling Exchange Shop will be CLOSED until further notice however the Transfer Station will operate normal hours Wednesday through Saturday for the residents of Clinton and Benton.
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KEY CONTACTS
Select Board Members
Doug Dixon (207) 314-4646
Robin Cyr (207) 649-0111
Brandy Sloan (207) 649-8051
Town Clerk
Melanie Alexander (207) 453-7191
Benton Grange Hall (207) 453-4796
Clinton Transfer Station (207) 426-8187
Fairfield Fire Dept (207) 453-2429
Fairfield Food Pantry (207) 509-9972
Kennebec County Sheriff (207) 498-1930
Cemeteries
Robin Patterson (207) 540-3793
Code Enforcement Officer
David Savage (207) 649-4760
Animal Control Officer (207) 660-3236
Road Commissioner
Shawn Dixon (207) 314-4648
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES
Land Use Ordinance Changes to be discussed can be viewed at the links below:
Warrant Article 69 can be viewed here
Warrant Article 70 can be viewed here
Warrant Article 71 can be viewed here
Warrant Article 72 can be viewed here
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TOWN ADOPTED ORDINANCES
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TOWN ADOPTED POLICES
ELECTION RESULTS
3/27/2021 Annual Town Meeting Results
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COVID-19 UPDATE
Starting October 13, Governor's Executive Order strengthens the State’s face covering mandate by requiring employees and people in their municipal buildings and grounds adhere to this critical health measurement. Governor’s Executive Order Link.
In addition please review the Governor's COVID-19 Responsesite for travel requirements and related items to help keep Maine Safe!
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2021 Annual Town Meeting
Dear Citizens,
What follows is the detail of the proposed warrant articles and proposed ordinance changes for the 2021 Annual Town Warrant. As we continue to operate under the Governor’s Executive Orders for face coverings, social distancing and limitation on public gatherings, our town meeting will be held via written secret ballot only this year. The decision to do so was a difficult one, but we feel it is crucial that we remain ever diligent a while longer with these requirements.
To ensure that we provide an opportunity for discussion and to answer questions, you will see we are offering two conference calls to review the material. Please participate if you can and if you cannot feel free to reach out to the Select Board directly with questions.
Stay safe and in good health and please reach out if we can be of assistance.
Respectfully,
Town of Benton, Select Board
Public Hearing
The following articles will be presented for review and public discussion at a Public Hearing on the following dates via conference call only.
• Articles 3 – 41 on, March 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. EST via conference call
• Articles 42 – 45 on, March 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. EST via conference call
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/ycs-skms-aig
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 978-593-3323
PIN: 469 423 003#
Annual Town Meeting
Structure will be by secret ballot to elect Town Officers for the ensuing year(s) and to vote by secret ballot on Articles 3-45. Polls are to be open on March 27, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Absentee Ballots are available, please call the Town Clerk or come into the office to request one. Completed Absentee Ballots will be accepted until polls close on March 27, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Written Secret Ballot Information
2021 Warrant Articles for Written Secret Ballot
Public Hearing- Conference call only
Articles 3 – 41 March 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. EST
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/ycs-skms-aig
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 978-593-3323
PIN: 469 423 003#
Articles 42 – 45 March 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. EST
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/htb-mzch-faq
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 650-597-2302
PIN: 681 797 045#
General Government Ordinance Adoption
Supporting Budget Information
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ELECTRONIC PAYMENT LINKS
Utility Payments (Public Sewer)
Re-register a Vehicle or Trailer
Re-register a Boat
Purchase a Fishing License
You can also check Walmart and other sporting goods stores for fishing licenses.
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