BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 28, 2006
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn. , Michael Methe & Carmen Yon
Chairman Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 9:10 AM.
PRIMARY:
9:00 MEET WITH BRUCE NEWTON, POLICE CHIEF: Chief Newton submitted a summary of offense and incidents. The incident on Perry Road, they took statements and brought to a judge and he signed it. He brought this to Tom Mullins, he does not feel that we have enough evidence. Chief Newton wanted to send this to trial.
Chief Newton will be meeting with the state on October 3 to discuss the speed limit on Rt. 119.
Chief Newton feels that he needs to reevaluate the part time staff. Mr. Parker stated that he understands that we have had a couple of flat tires on the cruisers. He questioned if it is a policy to have Baileys come and change the tire.
Chief Newton stated that he does not have a policy but he is in town. Mr. Bailey complained to Mr. Parker that we do not call him for calls. Chief Newton stated that he has had complaints from the officers with regard to Mr. Bailey and they made a decision to not call him for towing at night.
NON-PUBLIC – PERSONNEL ISSUE
At 9:55 AM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker - yes, Mr. Methe – Yes, Mr. Yon - yes.
At 10:45 AM. 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
10:00 CONFERENCE CALL WITH ARNIE FILLIPI – DISCUSS REDUCING BOND FOR ROAD: Mr. Filipi has a bond for $170,000 for the road, he would like to be released on some of this since a partial portion of the road is complete. Mr. Methe feels that Road Agent, Gene Cuomo should view this road. The board will also take a look at the road. The board feels that based upon the ordinance Steve Filipi and his father Arnie are considered one entity and would be subject to the growth ordinance as one. The board conference call with Mr. Filipi he wanted to know what the board is looking for to release this bond. Mr. Parker explained that we would have the Road Agent look at the road. They will not start paving to the beginning of next week, they should have it
completed by the end of the week. Mr. Parker stated that we will have Gene Cuomo monitor this and would be agreeable to reducing the bond for the amount to be completed.
10:30 MEET WITH JANE WRIGHT, TOWN CLERK AND TAX COLLECTOR: Mrs. Wright stated that right now we are a vendor town. They would like Mrs. Wright to install a program that would connect her with the state. She needs to have Rich Macomber look at her computer. We have to purchase a validator. There will be about $500 in expenses. She will be able to register vehicles up to 26,000 pounds. This represents about 440 vehicles in town, which is about $800 in revenue. She will also be able to do vanity plates and late registrations. Mr. Parker signed this application.
*** SIGN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY – TAX MAP 03 LOT 30-01: Approved
*** BUILDING PERMITS:
· TAX MAP 25 LOT 10: The board would like Mark Sweeney to look at this
· TAX MAP 11 LOT 01: The board would like Mark Sweeney to look at this
· TAX MAP 28 LOT 41: Shed: approved
· TAX MAP 11 LOT 79-02: Single family home: approved
*** ESTIMATE FOR POURING CONCRETE FLOOR AT VILLAGE CEMETERY SHED – THE OLD FLOORING HAS BEEN TORN OUT AND GRAVEL FILLED IN: There is a bid from Dan Firmin to pour a slab in the cemetery shed in the amount of $1500.00 The board recommends having Mr. Firmin proceed with the project.
*** COMPLAINT ABOUT TRANSFER STATION: Mr. Yon stated that he was told by someone that they asked Martin Rocheleau to help them take something off the truck. They were told that they can’t expect him to help he was gray haired and old. The board would like to speak with Gene Cuomo and have him talk to Martin Rocheleau with regard to the written complaint we received.
*** DISCUSS MS4 – MAKE ANY REVISIONS NECESSARY: Mr. Methe moved to accept the numbers Mrs. Thompson suggested on the MS-4, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM VISION: Vision has revised the bill for the BTLA hearing to $4000. They are going to charge $800 a day for the work to update the assessment manual. Mr. Parker stated that we also need to determine what it is going to cost us to fix some of the problems. Reviewing the neighborhood, re-implementing the location factor. We will need to revise the antique appraisal factor. Mr. Parker would like to review the contract. Mrs. Thompson was told by Mr. Fields that what the BTLA is requiring, was not required at the time of the contract. Mr. Methe stated that we need to find out where we are going to be with Vision. Mr. Yon questioned if the town is on the hook, or Vision. If their documentation
has been ruled by the BTLA as inadequate, then it is up to them to correct it. Mr. Yon feels that we should speak with the other towns that have gone before the board and been ordered to provide more information how they handled it. Mr. Yon questioned if we can ask for an extension if we have not resolved who is responsible for this documentation. Mr. Yon would like to read through the contract before he makes any recommendation.
*** UPDATE ON DWINELL LAWSUIT: Reviewed. A hearing is scheduled on October 21, 2006.
*** UPDATE ON AM TOWER LAWSUIT: Reviewed
*** LETTER FROM CAROL MURRAY, COMMISSIONER DOT: This is in response to our letter with regard to the insufficiencies on Rt. 119, they are currently being fixed
*** RECENT WATER TEST FROM PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING WELL: There is some coliform, they feel it may have been from the sample taking, Nancy Carney will be re-testing.
*** TOMMILA BROS APPLICATION FOR AIR PERMIT OIL FIRED BOILER – DES: Reviewed
*** DECIDE ATTENDANCE SOUTHWEST REGION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: The board will not attend
*** REVIEW RECREATION SURVEY INSERT IN OCTOBER NEWSLETTER:
*** SIGN WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING: Reviewed and signed
*** EILEEN McHUGH: Met with the board, the board appointed her as a member of the Historic District Commission
*** BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING: The board will meet October 5 after the public meeting to work on various outstanding paperwork. Mr. Yon feels there should be a handout of figures. Mr. Methe would like to draw up some figures of the tax impact for various amounts that are bonded.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business at 11:25 am Mr. Methe moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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