Town Manager Butch Asselin said that the six section document, which was modified slightly for use by the municipality was adopted from the town of Bridgton.
The ordinance stresses remaining fair, impartial and responsive to the needs of the people and not using public office for personal gain.
During the public hearing, no one from the community came forward to submit comment on the document, which covers standards of conduct, abstaining from voting on matters when their is a real or perceived conflict of interest or a financial interest, and possible penalties for violating the ordinance,
“The Bridgton town manager said that it has been working well for them,” said Asselin.
Asselin said that Dan Nelson, the town attorney, had reviewed and approved the document. Penalties for violating the ordinance could lead to removal from public office.
In other business, Asselin updated councilors on an effort by Houlton resident Bernie Holmes to collect $10,000 to refurbish the Boy and The Boot Statue, which is located in Pierce Park across from the Houlton Police Department.
Holmes has set up a GoFundMe page, Friends of The Boy And The Boot, to raise $10,000 towards the effort. As of Tuesday morning, he had collected $876. The statue dates back to 1916 and is an iconic part of the town.
