BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 6, 2006
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn. , Michael Methe & Carmen Yon
Chairman Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRIMARY:
*** APPOINT CIP MEMBER AND BOS CIP MEMBER: Joan Knight was the Selectmen’s representative. Mr. Methe recalls Mrs. Knight stating that she would like to continue on this committee. Mr. Yon would like to continue on this committee. Mr. Methe is concerned with looking at the needs of the community, not the wants. Mr. Methe is concerned with always buying new trucks for example, he feels that we should be looking at used. Mr. Parker is concerned with the amount of fire equipment on the last schedule. Mr. Parker stated that we used to purchase a new cruiser every two years, we now purchase one every three years, which indicates that they are patrolling less. Mr. Methe moved to appoint Carmen Yon as the representative to the CIP committee, Mr. Parker seconded,
the motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Parker would like to meet with Carlotta Lilback to discuss this committee.
*** APPOINT CHERYL DAVIS TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Cheryl Davis was an alternate member. Mr. Yon moved to appoint Cheryl Davis a full member, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS MAKING THE NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Mr. Yon questioned if they can form this committee. Mr. Parker recommended authorizing the Conservation Commission to establish a sub committee and to report to them. The leadership should be from a member of the Conservation Commission. Mr. Parker moved to establish a natural resources inventory ad hock committee of seven members with the responsibility to report to conservation and money coming through conservation subject to legality of this appointment, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** EX OFFICIO AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS: Mr. Parker stated that he is the Selectmen representative to the Planning Board and in the past the Selectmen have attended the Budget Committee meetings.
*** MS-1 EXTENSION APPROVED: The selectmen reviewed and signed this.
*** CARMEN YON’S RESIGNATION FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION: The board accepted these resignations
*** APPROVAL FROM JUDGE FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ON OCTOBER 17TH : Mr. Methe will speak with Attorney Prigge to determine if we can change this date since he will be out of town. The board discussed changing this date with Attorney Prigge. The board would like to move this to October 24, 2006. Mr. Methe stated that he did not feel that Attorney Kane did a very well job of presenting this case to the judge. Attorney Prigge stated that he would need to file a motion with the court.
*** DRA WORKSHOP FOR CHARITIBLE ORGANIZATION: This is in Concord, 10/3 from 9:30-11:30. Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Parker will attend.
*** DECIDE ON LAW LECTURE ATTENDANCE: The board will attend the meeting on September 27, 2006.
*** NHMA LEGISLATIVE POLICY CONFERENCE – ATTENDANCE: The board does not wish to attend
*** INVOICE FROM VISION APPRAISAL: Mr. Methe recommended that this not be paid until we meet with Vision.
*** DES WATER TEST AT PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: This tested high for coliform. Gene Cuomo has put chlorox in the well and will pump this. Mr. Mattson will take another water sample to send to the state.
*** REVIEW MAAP PROJECT CONTRACT: This is for Mrs. Wright tying her computer into the State for registrations. This will allow her to register vanity plates and vehicles up to 26,000 pounds. Mrs. Wright budgeted $1000 for this project. She will need to purchase additional computer equipment and hire a programmer to set this up. Mr. Parker would like to know exactly what benefit the town will get from this.
*** NOTE FROM RESIDENT: This was thanking Mrs. Thompson for her service.
*** REVIEW INFORMATION FROM MONADNOCK CONSERVANCY REGARDING PROPERTIES IN CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN FITZWILLIAM: Reviewed. Mr. Yon would like a copy of this sent to the Conservation Commission.
*** DETERMINE SECOND HOLIDAY DAY OFF FOR CHRISTMAS: Mr. Methe moved to allow December 26 as the second day for this holiday, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Methe moved that the board have a very brief meeting this week, Mr. Parker seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS DOING A TIMBER WALK ON THE HANCOCK PROPERTY: Mr. Parker recommended having Charlie Koch do an inventory of the timber on this property. Mr. Methe would like to join him on the walk. Mrs. Thompson will contact Mr. Koch.
*** NON-PUBLIC PERSONNEL:
At 8:50 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). and
have Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Favreau leave the meeting Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion
passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker - yes, Mr. Methe – Yes, Mr. Yon - yes.
At 9:50 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** DISCUSS ALTERNATE FINANCING FOR LAND PURCHASE: Mrs. Thompson received a phone call from a bank yesterday that had read that we had a large project and questioned if she could send us some information with regard to this. Mrs. Thompson also spoke with Citizens bank and requested they send us some information. The board would like to meet with this bank.
*** PLANNING BOARD: Mat Buonomono met with the Planning Board to discuss the Livestock ordinance. Mr. Methe feels that the Planning Board needs to follow the ordinance and not put personal belief into a decision. Mr. Parker feels that this ordinance needs to be looked into.
*** BOURASSA: Mrs. Thompson sent this to Tom Mullins, she has not heard back from him.
*** SILL WORK: We still have not located someone to do the sill work on the town hall. The person that Mr. Parker had been talking to doesn’t respond.
*** WHIPPLE HEIRS LAND: Mr. Methe feels that this should be taxed. Mr. Parker would like to send a letter to Mrs. Korjeff and request she meet with the board to discuss this.
*** PB/ZBA CONFERENCE: Mrs. Thompson needs to get back to Mr. Sanderson at NHMA with regard to this.
*** CASH FLOW: Mr. Parker would like to get a monthly report on cash flow
*** DOT INSUFFICICIES: Mr. Methe would like to send Debra Pignatelli a letter stating that we have yet to heard any response to our letter.
*** SIGN ORDINANCE: State Line Store was in compliance for a few days, and they have put back a lot of the signs as well as Bottoms Up. Mr. Methe suggested having a warrant article at town meeting that addresses this issue. Mr. Yon stated he feels that the problem is that we have not enforced these issues.
*** BUILDING PERMITS and TRASH: Mr. Parker would like to review these two issues. Mr. Methe stated that we charge about half the price for shingles as area towns.
*** RECREATION: Mr. Parker would like to meet with this commission
*** PURCHASING POLICY: Mr. Parker would like to review this.
*** REPORT OF CUT: Mr. Parker stated that we have not received a report of cut on the Stone property.
*** TRAVEL TRAILERS: Mr. Parker feels we should develop a policy with regard to the travel trailer ordinance.
*** HIGHWAY PLAN: We will discuss this with Mr. Cuomo next week
*** OPERATIONS & OFFICE PROCEDURE IN OFFICE: Mr. Parker would like to review these.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business at 8:50 pm Mr. Methe moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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