BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2008
Selectmen Present: Carmen Yon, Chmn., Thomas Parker & Michael Methe
Chairman Carmen Yon opened the meeting at 9:00 am
PRIMARY:
9:00 MEET WITH FIREWARDS BILL PRIGGE AND WARREN HALL: Mr. Yon stated that the Warren Hall is now a direct
supervisor for someone who is a relative. This is in violation of the personnel policy. Mr. Hall requested we move into non-
public session.
Non-public Session
At 9:05 PM, Mr. Yon made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the
motion. The motion passed 2-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 10:35 PM. Mr. Yon 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.
Mr. Methe stated that he would like to revisit the issue of the firewards being members of the departments. They would like
to have the ambulance billing set up by July. Mr. Methe stated that they are considering having someone in the office
complete the paperwork for the billing. Warren Hall stated that after each run they send a temsis to the state, which
goes straight to the billing company. Mr. Hall stated that because of HIPA we cannot have someone do the billing. Mr. Methe
stated that he has looked into this and this is not the way this is always done. Mr. Parker stated that the firewards need to
appoint someone to sit on this committee. Mr. Hall stated that they did not budget for these, but they will need to purchase
two new computers.
Mr. Parker questioned the status of the tanker. Mr. Prigge stated they are waiting for quotes. They have not decided if they
are going out for RFP or bids. Mr. Parker questioned if there is a time limitation on the grant. Mr. Prigge stated a year. Mr.
Yon questioned if they normally get a five year warranty on the defibulator. Warren Hall stated only the Phillips is offering
this. They have to have a re-calibration after three years, which is very expensive.
*** MEET WITH CHIEF KASSOTIS: Mr. Kassotis was not available
*** CONSERVATION COMMISSION SECRETARY: Barbara Green questioned if Sandra Gillis could take minutes for them.
She currently works 40 hours. Terry Silverman stopped in and questioned if it is okay if she takes the minutes that they pay
her overtime. Mrs. Thompson is concerned that it would become more of a job then just taking the minutes. Mr. Yon stated
that she could only do this job if it would fit within her 40 hours a week. Mr. Parker suggested contacting the police
secretary to determine if she is interested in this position.
*** TAX MAP 09 LOT 11-01: The assessor spoke with the tenant, they say this is two apartments. This house was built as a
house with an in-law apartment. Mr. Parker feels that we should write a letter and state that this appears to be a two
apartment house, and if they wish to continue they need to apply to the ZBA.
*** INVOICE FROM BERNIE WAUGH: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion
passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM JANE WRIGHT, TAX COLLECTOR: Mrs. Wright will be taking vacation from April 14-18, 20-22 vacation .
She does not have coverage for the 17th.
*** VETERANS CREDIT APPLICATION: This application meets the qualification, Mr. Parker moved to approve, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0
*** LETTER FROM JIM GIBNEY, DRA – 2007 SALES UPDATE: Mr. Gibney is coming in next Tuesday at 9:30
*** LETTER FROM GARY SHELDON TO AVITAR: reviewed
*** REPORT OF CUT TAX MAP 14 LOT 18:
Access: good
Quality: average
Size: average
*** PSNH INVENTORY: They estimate new construction at $18,000,000 to date
*** LETTER FROM MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE: They are changing the marching route.
*** NOTIFICATION OF LOWERING OF UPPER DAMON RESERVOIR: Reviewed
*** REVIEW TIME SHEET MEMOS: Reviewed
*** REVIEW TRANSFER STATION C & C COMPARISON: The C & D is very low for the past few months. Mr. Methe stated
that our cost are the lowest in the area. He would like to make sure the employees are making sure this was generated in
Fitzwilliam. Mr. Parker feels they should ask which residence it came from.
*** COMMON RAILING: We need to follow up on this. There were a number of railings that were broken by the snow. Mr.
Cuomo will purchase these and paint them. Mr. Methe will look into the granite posts.
*** BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Currently Mr. Parker is the Planning Board representative, Mr. Methe is the ZBA, and Mr. Yon is
the CIP and Historic District. Mr. Methe moved to keep these appointments the same, the motion was seconded by Mr.
Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
*** FIREWARDS: Mr. Methe would like the board revisit the issue of making the firewards non-members of the department. Mr.
Yon stated that this would have to be presented as a warrant article next year. Mr. Methe feels that the board can take the
stand that they were using the formation that a fireward cannot be on the department. Mr. Yon stated that he does not feel
that the board has any authority to make this regulation. He does not feel that we have any documentation to verify this.
Mr. Yon stated that he is not willing to pursue this issue unless there is something on paper that give the board the authority.
He feels that this needs to go to Town Meeting.
*** RICHMOND ROAD: Mr. Parker stated that Carolyn Edwards questioned her valuation. He looked into this. She is being
assessed $10,000 for the nature view. We took this off other properties, but we did not take this off of her property. Mr. Yon
moved to remove this assessment, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** ABATEMENTS: Gary Roberge from Avitar has taken a copy of all of these applications and he will make recommendations.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 11:08, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0
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