BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn.& Thomas Parker
Selectmen Absent: Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 9:00 AM
PRIMARY:
*** EMAIL FROM ELEANOR VANDER HAEGEN: Mrs. VanderHaegen has sent an e-mail with regard to
the reappointment of Dorothy Zug to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Methe would like to verify if the
letter was signed and sent to the Conservancy. Mr. Parker feels we should let Mrs. Vanderhaegen know
that Mrs. Zug did have an appointment with the board which she canceled. The board wants to get to the
bottom of this issue.
*** INVOICES: Approved
*** UPDATE ON 1/3 PROJECT: Mrs. Thompson stated that Dave Kersula indicated that there are a lot of
callbacks they need to send letter to all properties that they did not enter. In the letter they will be
instructed to contact our office to schedule appointments. There are about 500 letters going out. We
have never scheduled the appointments in the past two years. Mr. Methe feels that we should hire
someone for a couple of weeks that could answer the phone during this period. The board would like an
article in the newsletter with regard to this issue. Mrs. Thompson suggested hiring Courtney Favreau
since she is on the payroll for cleaning. Gary Fields called during the meeting he stated that they would
take the calls and charge about $500, the board agreed this is the best procedure.
*** PROTOCAL FOR USING HYDRANT: Mr. Cuomo suggested that he be contacted when the hydrant is
used. Mr. Methe is concerned that this will not happen. He suggested having a sign on the hydrant
describing procedures. Mr. Parker feels a letter should be sent to the Firewards and ask who they are
going to train to properly shut the hydrant down. The firewards need to be aware that they must have
someone trained to shut this hydrant down at the scene. The board would like a reply to this letter. They
need to be advised that improper shut down cost the town money and these cost will be charged to the
fire department. Mrs. Thompson stated that if we had had a weak sprinkler pipe we would have had a real
problem. Mr. Parker stated that they need to set up a system and need a guarantee that it will be
followed. Mr. Methe suggested that they give us names of five people that will be involved in this
process.
*** CONTRACTING WITH KEENE AMBULANCE: Mr. Diluzio suggested we contract with Keene as a
backup, with the understanding that they do not respond unless they are called by the EMT”s. Mr.
Parker spoke with Nancy Carney last evening and she feels that this would be a good plan.
*** NH FISH AND GAME BOAT ACCESS QUESTIONNAIRE: Mr. Parker feels that we need to write a letter
and state this is a privately owned property and the State was working on acquiring this land. The town
is not going to resume responsibility.
*** PAYMENTS TO MRSD: The check for June is the same, the check for July is $1440.79 less then the
other payments. Mr. Parker stated that July is the next fiscal year, and we have not received the
information we had requested. The board agreed to pay the June payment we will not make the July
payment until we receive the information we have requested.
*** ANSWER FROM DES REGARDING USE OF TIRES IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: According to
DES, tires are allowed in a construction project. Connie Porter spoke with Mr. Parker and stated that
there is a lot of trash on the property. The board will inspect
*** DONATION FROM JOHN HOLMAN OF MULCH FOR DEPOT PARK: We will send a letter of thanks
*** CERTIFIED RECORD FOR HEIKKINEN CASE:
*** APPROVAL OF FLU VACCINE PROGRAM: reviewed
*** JUNKYARD LICENSING WORKSHOP: Mr. Methe and Mr. Parker will attend
*** CEMETERY: Keene Monument has submitted a bid in the amount of $2072.50 The commissioner are
recommending we contract with them , the board agreed.
Cub Cadet Vacuum: This does not work well for the use by the cemetery department. The
commissioners are suggesting this vacuum be transferred to the recreation commission for use on the
tennis courts. The board agreed.
*** COMMON DAMAGE: The insurance company has settled and only paid for repair of the granite posts
not replacement. The board does not want to accept this, we will send a letter and state that we want
them to be replaced in the same manner they were before the accident.
*** PROPERTY TRANSFERS:
*** BUILDING PERMIT
Columbo: approved
Draper: approved
Imperial Modular: Mr. Methe viewed this property they are close on the side setbacks. We will need
to measure for the side setbacks prior to them pouring the foundation.
*** EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS
Troy Moller – The board approved a step increase
Walter Haase - He is at the top of the pay scale
Roger Davis – He is at the top of the pay scale
*** BTLA CASE: Mr. Parker would like to send a letter to all of these people and ask if they would like to meet with the board to discuss these. Mr. Parker moved to send a letter to invite them to meet with the board, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 2-0.
*** ABATEMENTS:
Fleure Dis Lis: They have failed to provide information. It is up to the petitioner to prove
Daigle: Their land is comparable to their neighbors
Schott: We have corrected what was changed last year.
Kevin Williams: They are assessed at average +20, which is unusual.
Nyham: the comparables have serious discrepancies from what we have assessed as
and what the appraiser is assessing.
*** CLAPBOARDS: Mr. Methe spoke with him it is .77 a foot. Mr. Methe will contact them and state that we need a firm quote as soon as possible and we need the job done by July.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGNED:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Methe moved to adjourn at 12:12 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 2-0.
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