Columbia Select Board: Approves Aug. 26 minutes, plans plow bids and oil purchase

The Select Board approved prior minutes, will seek bids for winter plowing, and told the secretary to buy Town Office oil from whichever local company is cheaper.

Columbia Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Friday, September 11, 2026

The Select Board met on Friday, September 11, 2026. The meeting began at 5:54 pm and adjourned at 8:00 pm. Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Pike were present. The Board reviewed and signed checks and manifests.

Decisions

  • On a motion by Selectman Pike, seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board approved the minutes of the August 26th meeting. Selectman Cloutier abstained.
  • The Board will request bids for winter plowing of the Town Hall and Town Office. The secretary, Marcia, will place an ad in the newspaper. Bids will be opened at the next meeting.
  • The Board instructed Marcia to check prices with both local oil companies on Friday and buy the oil from whichever one is lower. The oil is a pre-purchase for the Town Office for the coming winter.

Also discussed

  • A property owner joined the meeting at 6:05 pm and left at 6:30 pm. The owner asked about installing a ham radio tower on their property. The Board told the owner to contact the Planning Board.
  • Marcia gave each Board member a reconciliation report of the Town's bank accounts.
  • Selectman Pike reviewed the recent Recycling Center meeting for the other two members.
  • A quote was received from Sheldon Gray Construction for plowing the Town Hall and Town Office this winter. The Board will seek bids through the newspaper ad.

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