Friday, August 31, 2012
Changes to Form 1099-G and 1099-MISC for FSA Producers and Vendors
Skowhegan, ME, August 31, 2012 –Somerset County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Elaine Moceus, announced that calendar year 2012 brings several changes to the way FSA reports a producer’s farm program payments to the producer and to IRS.
In past years, IRS Forms 1099-G would be issued to show all program payments received from the Farm Service Agency, regardless of the amount.
"Starting with calendar year 2012, producers whose total reportable payments from FSA are less than $600 will not receive IRS Form 1099-G (Report of Payments to Producers)," said Moceus. Additionally, producers who receive payments from more than one county will only receive one Form 1099-G if the total of all payments from all counties is $600 or more, Moceus said.
"Producers who receive less than $600 in combined payments should consult a tax advisor to determine if these payments must be reported on their tax return," she said.
If the payments were subject to voluntary withholdings or subject to backup (involuntary) withholdings a Form 1099-G will be issued regardless of the total amount of the payments, Moceus said.
The same changes will apply to producers and vendors who normally receive IRS Form 1099-MISC from FSA.
For more information regarding IRS reporting changes, please contact the Somerset County FSA office at (207) 474-8323
Thursday, August 30, 2012
USDA Disaster Assistance Available to Maine Farmers
MAINE - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that
farmers in a number of Maine counties are now eligible for disaster
assistance through the Farm Service Agency (FSA)
due to losses caused by multiple disasters during the 2012 crop year.
“Our state’s farmers have experienced several natural disasters
during this crop year, so the approval of this assistance is definitely
welcome news,” said Michaud. “I encourage Mainers to contact their local
Farm Service Agency office to learn more about
how these programs can help.”
According to the USDA, farmers have 8 months to apply for emergency
loan assistance. For more information on FSA programs and eligibility
requirements, Mainers should contact the Maine FSA office at
207-990-9140 or visit the FSA
website.
Details supplied by USDA on the disaster declarations and the Maine counties eligible for assistance can be found below.
Designation #1:
The combined effects of frost, freezes, and hailstorms that occurred
during the period of April 26 through June 23, 2012.
- Primary counties: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford and York
- Benefits are also available for the contiguous counties of Franklin, Kennebec and Sagadahoc
Designation #2: Excessive rain that occurred from June 15 through June 30, 2012.
- Primary county: Penobscot
- Benefits are also available for the contiguous counties of Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and Washington
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Contractors: Invitation to Bid
DOCUMENT 00105
INVITATION TO BID
Project: Fossa Building Revitalization
Owner: Dexter Regional Development Corporation
122 Number 10 Road
Dexter, ME 04930
Architect/Engineer: Plymouth Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 46, 30 Lower Detroit Road
Plymouth, Maine 04969
Date: July 17, 2012
Bidders are invited to submit a Bid to the Owner for Fossa Building Renovation at 4 Main Street, Dexter, Maine. The Owner will receive Bids until 2:00 PM local prevailing time on August 7th, 2012, for the following project:
Description:
Work site is an existing, ongoing project. The project is funded with CDBG. The project is a mercantile space with commercial kitchen. It includes installation of two bathrooms, a mechanical system for heat, interior walls to finish rooms and insulating and supply wall finish on existing exterior walls and installation of electrical system. All work will need to be coordinated with Owner and volunteers.
The Owner requires the Project to be completed by October 18, 2012.
Bidding Documents for a Stipulated Price contract may be obtained directly from Plymouth Engineering Inc. for a fee of $60.00. General Contractors may opt to secure additional plans electronically from Plymouth Engineering’s website.
The website password will only be issued to general contractors by Plymouth Engineering to ensure a complete list of bidders.
Documents can only be obtained by general contract and subcontract Bidders.
Only full sets will be issued. Others may view the Bid Documents at the office of the Architect/Engineer.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the site on July 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM.
Refer to other bidding requirements described in Document 00200 - Instructions to Bidders and Document 00300 – Additional Information
Submit your Bid on the Bid Form provided. Bidders may supplement this form as appropriate.
Your Bid will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 60 days after submission.
The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER END OF DOCUMENT
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the site on July 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM.
Refer to other bidding requirements described in Document 00200 - Instructions to Bidders and Document 00300 – Additional Information
Submit your Bid on the Bid Form provided. Bidders may supplement this form as appropriate.
Your Bid will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 60 days after submission.
The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids.
Friday, July 13, 2012
the day has come
BIG NEWS!!!
With the incredible help of Keith of Plymouth Engineering and his staff, we have the blue prints & manual done and the Phase 2 (finishing part) part of the project is going out to bid next week!!!!
The budget is over (of course) but today the DRDC board members whittled down things we are going to have to do with volunteers (like insulating in some areas & shelving, among other things). We are not going to be able to finish off parts of the building in the basement right off maybe, but we will finally get it open in the fall.
it has been a long road working with grants and doing everything by both code to fit the grants and normal Fire Marshall code, etc.
There were a lot of starts, stops and do overs with things out of "OUR" control, but we are rolling with the punches.
Because of Keith, he is leading us in the right direction, fixing past architects mistakes, and getting it right! Sometimes to my dismay because of commercial cost vs. Maine common sense, but he doesn't get fluster with my frustrations and tears. He just leads us to move on!!!
Next week, can you believe it??? I sure do hope that local contractors bid on this project and keep it local and keep the costs reasonable so we can finally open the Fossa Store and provide jobs in the store, education for the public and farmers, create jobs on the farms because we will be selling their local farm products and keeping it local!
Sorry I made this so long, but I could go on forever.... We are happy that this day has finally come.
With the incredible help of Keith of Plymouth Engineering and his staff, we have the blue prints & manual done and the Phase 2 (finishing part) part of the project is going out to bid next week!!!!
The budget is over (of course) but today the DRDC board members whittled down things we are going to have to do with volunteers (like insulating in some areas & shelving, among other things). We are not going to be able to finish off parts of the building in the basement right off maybe, but we will finally get it open in the fall.
it has been a long road working with grants and doing everything by both code to fit the grants and normal Fire Marshall code, etc.
There were a lot of starts, stops and do overs with things out of "OUR" control, but we are rolling with the punches.
Because of Keith, he is leading us in the right direction, fixing past architects mistakes, and getting it right! Sometimes to my dismay because of commercial cost vs. Maine common sense, but he doesn't get fluster with my frustrations and tears. He just leads us to move on!!!
Next week, can you believe it??? I sure do hope that local contractors bid on this project and keep it local and keep the costs reasonable so we can finally open the Fossa Store and provide jobs in the store, education for the public and farmers, create jobs on the farms because we will be selling their local farm products and keeping it local!
Sorry I made this so long, but I could go on forever.... We are happy that this day has finally come.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
latest updates
Hi all,
Well it sure was a busy week.
On Monday & Tuesday my daughter came sanded the office area hardwood floors on Monday night. She sanded, I vaccumed!!! ...and we both visited with people that stopped by with encouragement!
Then on Tuesday morning, she went over it again with the fine grit sandpaper, vaccumed and cleaned the floor and by mid afternoon had the 1st coat of poly on it. AND I must say it looks fabulous!
Because of all the rainy weather, I have not been able to put a second coat on yet, but hope to in the next few days. It was still tacky on Friday.
J Wilbur Construction has almost all the work completed on the 1st floor, but once again, the rain has made that project go slower too. He has the wall moved in 18" and we are now separated from the adjoining building, but the roofer has not been able to come and finish the roof because of the rain. AND the insulation can't go in the new area until it drys out.
Sooooo... we did get a lot of water in the building during the hard rains we got this week. I have fans going and when we are there, we keep doors and windows open.
Our engineer told us yesterday that we are going to have to spray that whole area that is wet with bleach once things dry out to prevent mold.
J Wilbur Construction also got the metal supports put in on a big ole carrying beam that had NO support. The engineers designed the method and it was installed.
Yesterday the some of the DRDC Board of Directors met with Keith Ewing of Plymouth Engineering (our guy) to go over all aspects of the building. What the Fire Marshall expects, what codes we have to follow, and what changes are going to have to be made from the original drawings.
Unfortunately, not all was good news, but some was mixed blessings. For one we have to take out a window at the bottom of the stairs and put in a fire door. BUT on the good side of that we will put that window upstairs on the wall where there is none!
Also, we found out we have to have a 2nd bathroom in the place... We are going to put upstairs as to save floor space downstairs.
Number 3, we have to have the stairway upstairs completely enclosed with doors on both bottom and top for fire protection, but what has to be done, has to be done. Code is code and there is nothing we can do about it. This development may have some decision making on the chair lift as well.
But the good news??? We have decisions made on where everything is going in the 1st floor space; including all the sinks (and there are many... code ya know), stove, wood fired oven, ice cream area, built in coolers, shelving, utility closet, freezer & veggie coolers, etc.
Finally having fun!!! Now to find all that stuff by the end of the month :)
So, with all that, we will be meeting with Keith in less than 2 weeks to go over all the firm has designed and bids will then go out to finish the inside of the store!
If anyone knows of anyone 'giving' away sinks or equipment and want to donate we need a utility sink, hand washing sink, 3 bay sink, 2 bay sink, bathroom(s) sink...
Any kitchen equipment???
Give me a call with ideas or thoughts~
Judy
924.3067
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| 1st coat of poly... shows 1/2 done but you can see the finished & unfinished floor. |
On Monday & Tuesday my daughter came sanded the office area hardwood floors on Monday night. She sanded, I vaccumed!!! ...and we both visited with people that stopped by with encouragement!
Then on Tuesday morning, she went over it again with the fine grit sandpaper, vaccumed and cleaned the floor and by mid afternoon had the 1st coat of poly on it. AND I must say it looks fabulous!
Because of all the rainy weather, I have not been able to put a second coat on yet, but hope to in the next few days. It was still tacky on Friday.
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| wet...wet...wet... Rain STOP NOW PLEASE! |
Sooooo... we did get a lot of water in the building during the hard rains we got this week. I have fans going and when we are there, we keep doors and windows open.
Our engineer told us yesterday that we are going to have to spray that whole area that is wet with bleach once things dry out to prevent mold.
J Wilbur Construction also got the metal supports put in on a big ole carrying beam that had NO support. The engineers designed the method and it was installed.
Yesterday the some of the DRDC Board of Directors met with Keith Ewing of Plymouth Engineering (our guy) to go over all aspects of the building. What the Fire Marshall expects, what codes we have to follow, and what changes are going to have to be made from the original drawings.
Unfortunately, not all was good news, but some was mixed blessings. For one we have to take out a window at the bottom of the stairs and put in a fire door. BUT on the good side of that we will put that window upstairs on the wall where there is none!
Also, we found out we have to have a 2nd bathroom in the place... We are going to put upstairs as to save floor space downstairs.
Number 3, we have to have the stairway upstairs completely enclosed with doors on both bottom and top for fire protection, but what has to be done, has to be done. Code is code and there is nothing we can do about it. This development may have some decision making on the chair lift as well.
But the good news??? We have decisions made on where everything is going in the 1st floor space; including all the sinks (and there are many... code ya know), stove, wood fired oven, ice cream area, built in coolers, shelving, utility closet, freezer & veggie coolers, etc.
Finally having fun!!! Now to find all that stuff by the end of the month :)
So, with all that, we will be meeting with Keith in less than 2 weeks to go over all the firm has designed and bids will then go out to finish the inside of the store!
If anyone knows of anyone 'giving' away sinks or equipment and want to donate we need a utility sink, hand washing sink, 3 bay sink, 2 bay sink, bathroom(s) sink...
Any kitchen equipment???
Give me a call with ideas or thoughts~
Judy
924.3067
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sanding Office Floor Party...
We are going to start sanding the upstairs floor office area tomorrow night.
My daughter Tiffany Craig, who has some experience sanding is coming up from Portland and try to get it sanded and at least 1 coat of poly by Tuesday night.
If anyone wants to come and join the fun, stop by Monday night and or Tuesday during the day.
If anyone wants to come and join the fun, stop by Monday night and or Tuesday during the day.
We are also going to do some window washing so we can put up the new posters the Tri-County Tec Center Design class did for us.
It's gonna be a party :) Call or message if you have any questions~
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