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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes 03/14/07
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2007


Selectmen Present:   Thomas Parker, Chmn. , Michael Methe & Carmen Yon


Chairman Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 PM,


PRIMARY:

***             SWEAR IN SELECTMEN YON:  Mr. Yon was sworn in as Selectmen

***                      CHAIRMAN:  Mr. Parker moved to appoint Mr. Methe as the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, the
                          motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.    

7:15pm  MEET WITH ROAD AGENT GENE CUOMO:  
                               At 7:17 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II  (e).  Mr.
                          Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.  Roll Call Vote;  Mr. Parker – Yes,  Mr. Methe –  Yes,
                           Mr. Yon - yes.
                                At  7:29 PM. Mr. Methe  made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II  (e). Mr.
                           Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0

                         BACKHOE:  Mr.  Cuomo will research the backhoe purchase.  He will look into last year’s model.  

                          West Lake Road:  There was a bad batch of material that Allstates used last year, it is coming up.  
                          Allstates will make good on this material.          

                          Gravel:  Mr. Cuomo questioned if he would be able to access gravel on the town owned property once
                          there is an easement.    He feels that we should consider having Park Construction come in and clean
                          this up.  There is a lot of wood that needs to be cleaned up.  Mr. Yon stated that it needs to be
                          determined what is allowed.             

***             PURCHASE REQUISITION
                         Recreation:
                             Canopy - $449.98: one will be purchased out of the revolving account for use at the soccer
                          program, the other will be used for the summer recreation.  Mr. Yon moved to approve, the motion was
                          seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
                             Cash Register:   approved

***             VFW CHARITABLE EXEMPTION APPLICATION:  To be reviewed

***             DISCUSS TOWN MEETING: Mr. Yon questioned if we should speak with any other towns with regard to
                         Avitar.  Mr. Methe feels we may want to speak with a couple of additional assessment firms for a proposal.  
                         We will contact the list of firms provided by DRA and request they submit information to us along with the
                         towns they serve.  

                          Mr. Parker would like to make sure we keep people informed in the newsletter of what is going on in town.               

***             WORKSHOPS:
CURRENT USE:
COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PLAN:

***             INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION PROPOSAL:  This is for laptops for the police
                          department.   


***             COPY OF LETTER FROM POLICE CHIEF:  This is a copy of a letter with regard to the destruction of the
                          ski trails.  

***             INVOICE FROM ORR AND RENO:  Mr. Yon moved to approve payment, the motion was seconded by
                          Mr. Parker, The motion passed 3-0.

***             LETTERS REGARING CATHEDRAL OF THE PINES STAMP INITIATIVE:  Reviewed

***             EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS:

***                      CONSERVATION COMMSSION:  Mrs. Zug was in to sign an appointment form, her appoint has expired.  
                                Mr. Parker stated that he has had three people interested in serving on this committee, Dan Bemis,  
                                John Tommila and  Bob Corrette.  Mr. Yon stated he feels that the board should discuss this with the
                                Conservation Commission.  Mr. Parker stated that it is up to the Board of Selectmen to make these
                                appointments.  He feels that there needs to be some diversity  on this commission.   Mr. Parker stated
                                 that he would not recommend reappointment of Mrs. Zug.   He feels that she overstepped her
                                authority by having Mr. Clukey sign a letter while Mr. Parker and Mr. Methe were in office.   Mr. Parker
                                suggested we have Mrs. Vanderhaegen meet with the board.     


***                            NEWLETTER ARTICLES:  : We will inform the residents of the new US Cellular cell tower at the Bard
                                building and advertise for part time secretarial help for the Conservation Commission.      

SECONDARY:
·       Various committee/board minutes
·       Newsletters
·       Review Police logs/reports
SIGNED:
·       Minutes
·       Correspondence
·       Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests


Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 8:20 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.

 
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