BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 27, 2003
Members Present: Andrew Clukey, Susan Silverman and Joan Knight
Mrs. Silverman opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
8:00 MEET WITH GENE CUOMO, ROAD AGENT
Richmond Road intersection: Mr. Cuomo stated that he cut trees on Richmond Road this week. He does not feel that we need to do a survey for the change of the intersection on this road since we are not changing property lines. He feels that we should change this intersection this fall.
Sprinkler Project: Mr. Cuomo stated that we are waiting for plans to finish the pump house. He has to work this around his road projects. He also has to install the septic system for the library.
Mutual aid agreement with Westmoreland: Mr. Cuomo has not heard back from them.
*** 2004 BUDGET – DISCUSS COL RAISE: The Cost of living figure
for the State of NH is 2.1%. Mrs. Thompson questioned if we should
give departments a maximum increase for the overall budget for
for next years budget. Mrs. Knight feels that we should put a
3% cap for an increase on budgets. Mrs. Silverman stated that this could
be a problem for the Police Department with the addition of a fourth full
time officer. Mrs. Knight stated that we would have to look at each
individual budget. Mr. Clukey moved to increase the cost of living raise
to 2.1% , Mrs. Knight seconded the motion passed 3-0. Mrs. Knight
made a motion that the board suggest that the operating budgets go up no
more than 3%, Mrs. Silverman seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** UPDATE ON TOWN HALL COMPUTER ISSUES: The Town Hall
was hit by lightning this past Friday which effected Mrs. Thompson’s
computer, the fax machine, Jane Wright’s computer and Margo’s printer.
Mrs. Thompson has been working with Richard Macomber to fix these
problems. The only things that have not been fixed are Jane’s printer.
We have ordered replacement parts, in the meantime she can use our
printer. Mrs. Thompson’s computer is covered under warranty. We
need to finish hooking up surge protection on Mrs. Favreau’s and Kathy
Stark’s computer. Margo Best has sent back her printer to Staples for
repair or replacement. Mrs. Silverman questioned if we should adopt a
policy to unplug equipment on the weekends. Mrs. Thompson stated that
there are employees that work on the weekends, and she has been reluctant
to unplug the server because of this. Mrs. Knight stated that she would
make sure that all of the equipment has the proper surge protection. She
feels that we should send a memo to all departments.
*** UPDATE ON PERSONNEL ISSUE
At 7:15pm, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Knight seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mrs. Silverman – yes, Mr. Clukey –
yes, Mrs. Knight – yes.
At 7:25pm. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Knight seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0.
*** REVIEW DRAFT OF DEED ON TAX DEEDED PROPERTY: Reviewed and approved.
*** LETTER FROM ATTORNEY MULLINS REGARDING ABATEMENT OF HEALTH NUISANCE: Mrs. Thompson contacted the State they had to have an eye witness accounting of the situation. Ms. Carney inspected and felt that there were no problems.
*** DISCUSS DRAFT OF PUBLIC ACCOMODATION AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION: We have had two requests for applications for this exemption. Jerry Neiman completed a draft for this application. Mrs. Knight moved to adopt the public accommodations application, Mr. Clukey seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS MS1: All of the pick-ups are in the computer. Mrs. Thompson ran the reports tonight. She will have this form completed by Friday morning. We have about 2.1 million dollars increase in assessment.
*** REVIEW MUNICIPAL LAW LECTURE SERIES AND DECIDE ON ATTENDANCE: These are for three consecutive Wednesday evenings starting September 17. The board would like to attend the first meeting on September 17, 2003. The board will cancel our meeting on this evening.
*** REVIEW NEWSLETTER ARTICLE: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS SIGN APPLICATION : Reviewed and approved
*** TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ATTENDANCE AT BUDGET AND FINANCE WORKSHOP 9/16/03: Approved
*** REMINDER: SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT 8/28 AT 6:30PM: Mrs. Knight cannot attend. Mr. Clukey will be there. This will be a meeting of the committee to determine where we stand and where we want to go from here.
*** Mrs. Silverman would like to schedule a meeting with the Firewards and the Police Chief. They would like to meet with regard to the garage and the needs of the facility. A list of objectives and plans for the next ten years for this facility. Mrs. Knight feels that the board needs to have ideas that they feel should happen. Mrs. Knight suggested maybe having Chief Newton and Lenny DiSalvo be in on this discussion.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 8:10pm, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Knight seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mrs. Silverman – yes, Mr. Clukey –
yes, Mrs. Knight – yes.
At 8:05pm. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Knight seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:05 PM, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clukey seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by:
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
Andrew D. Clukey, Chairman
Susan S. Silverman
Joan Knight
Board of Selectmen
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