BOARD MEETING AGENDA
April 11, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 9:00 AM
PRIMARY:
9:05am MEET WITH ANDREW WOOD:
Non-Public 9:25-9:50
At 9:25 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Yon 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.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
10:15 MEET WITH BOB DILUZIO: Mr. Methe stated that he is concerned that we are going to be picking up
the tab for non-residence. Mr. Parker questioned how many times they billed for calls. Mr. DiLuzio
stated 32 total last year of that the town paid 18, residents paid on 11 and three are outstanding. Mr.
Diluzio stated that they bill the patient directly. Medicare will not pay for paramedic intercept. Mr. Methe
stated that the town brought forth the issue of billing for the ambulance and it was voted down. The
reason they made this change is because they ran into a situation where towns stated that they would not
have called the service if they had known they were going to be billed. Mrs. Thompson is concerned
about the liability to the town if we bill. Mr. Parker stated that we will go ahead and pay the cost this year.
Mr. Parker moved to underwrite the cost of this service, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion
passed 3-0.
10:45 MEET WITH MARK SWEENEY: Mr. Methe stated that we met with Mr. Dwinell the other day. He
stated that he feels he is being discriminated against. He made a comment that Mr. Sweeney told him he
was going to yank his permit. Mr. Sweeney stated that he did not state this, he never met with Mr.
Dwinell, he met with the contractor. Mr. Sweeney stated that Mr. Dwinell went above and beyond his
permit. Mr. Parker stated that the board would like Mr. Sweeney to look at the Slavic’s property to
determine if both structures on the property are living structures.
Mr. Sweeney questioned the board if they are happy with his performance. Mr. Parker stated that he is
pleased with how Mr. Sweeney is staying on top of violations. He does want to meet with the firewards
and be shown the rules and regulations for inspecting smoke detectors and arc fault breakers. Mr. Methe
stated we can’t enforce any building codes, since we do not have any. Mr. Parker stated that the board
wants clarification of what is required by law for the town to inspect.
11:00 MEET WITH WAYNE KASSOTIS:
non-public 11:05-11:30
At 11:05 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe – Yes,
Mr. Yon - yes.
At 11:30 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** BUILDING PERMITS:
· MAP 15 LOT 09-01: Mr. Parker moved to approve, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
· MAP 09 LOT 09: Mr. Parker moved to approve, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
· MAP 10 LOT 68-01: approved
· MAP 10 LOT 68-05: approved
Mr. Yon questioned the fact that Mr. Mattson inspected smoke detectors and arc fault breakers. He does
not feel that he has the authority to do this.
*** DISCUSS ADVERTISING JOB POSITION: Mr. Parker questioned if we should advertise. The board will
place an add in the Keene Sentinel, LCG Town and City. Mr. Methe feels we should put it in the Union
Leader. Mr. Parker made a motion to advertise this position with the closing date May 16, 2007, Mr.
Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** BTLA DECISION REGARDING FLEUR DE LIS EXEMPTION:
*** REVIEW SPREADSHEET OF LAWNCARE PROPOSALS :
Mrs. Thompson contacted three references. The three references have been very pleased with their work, Mr. Yon moved to contract with TMC for the lawn care, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM DRA CONCERNING CONSERVATION LAND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND: This is
with regard to disallowing the Selectmen as agents on the expendable trust since at town meeting it was
voted to rescind the boards ability to buy and sell land.
*** COPY OF LETTER SENT TO AVITAR REGARDING CHANGES TO UPDATE CONTRACT: reviewed
*** LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM OFFICER CAVANAUGH: Mr. Methe would like to send him a letter
thanking him for his services.
*** DISCUSS EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR: Mr. Parker
stated that there are a number of employees who the board does not have evaluations for. Mr. Yon
would like a letter sent to the department heads.
*** TOWN CLERK’S QUESTION REGARDING BALLOT INVOICE: Mrs. Wright told Mrs. Thompson that
the budget committee at her meeting with them decided to split this charge between her and the
supervisors. Mr. Yon feels that we should keep this on the Town Clerks line and if she overruns her
budget we will make a transfer.
*** REQUEST FROM CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT MEMBERS:
The board will be meeting on April 25, 2007 with Eleanor Vander Hayden. Mr. Yon will not be here, we
will reschedule this for the following week. Mr. Yon feels the board should listen to the recommendations
of the Conservation Commission. Mr. Parker stated that he would like to see someone with a
forestry background, or someone interested in hunting and has walked the town forest. Mr. Parker
questioned if they have a long range plan. Mr. Yon stated that they have started this.
*** REVIEW COPY OF LETTER CONSERVATION COMMISSION SENT TO DES: This is commending
PSNH for their efforts to protect the wetlands for their recent proposal. A copy of this letter will be sent to
the Planning Board.
*** TAX MAP 06 LOT 31 – LETTER FROM PROPERTY OWNER: Mr. Ernst is questioning why the per
square foot charge increased when we changed his house from a 1 ¾ story to a 1 ½. This is based on
the tables. Mr. Parker will draft a letter of response.
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT
· MAP 12 LOTS 04 & 05:
Access: good
Quality: average
Size average
· MAP 06 LOT 31-01:
Access: good
Quality: good
Size: good
· MAP 08 LOT 26:
Access: average
Quality: average
Size: average
*** LETTER FROM WALPOLE SELECTMEN: The board will write a letter supporting this
*** LETTER FROM SAU #38 REGARDING 2007 ELECTION AND BALLOT PROCEDURES: They
required the individual towns count the ballots.
*** EMAIL FROM CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING FENCING PROPOSALS: They will be
sending this out for proposals.
*** EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS – These are scheduled for 4/11/07: The board will wait until we have all
evaluations from entire departments.
*** Mr. Methe stated that he was at a conference and the discussion came up with a town that made the fire department surrender money to the town that had been sent in for donation since they are using the town funds for equipment. Mr. Methe would like Mrs. Thompson to look into this.
*** HEALTH INSURANCE: Mr. Methe would like to change the personnel policy that in order to be eligible
for health insurance you must work 40 hours per week. Anyone that is a current employee is
grandfathered in. Mr. Yon would like to look at other towns and what they require for employee
contribution.
*** ZBA APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Yon moved to reappoint Jane Roberts, Steve Filipi and Gretchen
Wittenborg, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Yon feels that the ZBA members should be required to attend training.
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 12:12 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
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