BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 19, 2009
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn., Carmen Yon, & Susan Silverman
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 pm
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH DIANE WHITE – RE: UNDERWOOD PROPERTY: Mrs. White met with the board to discuss her mothers
property. Mrs. White stated that Mrs. Underwood bought a six acre parcel across from her driveway in 1992. She has a
survey map of this property. Mrs. White stated that when the lawyer put everything under a trust this lot was combined with
the original lot. Mrs. White stated that she would like to have this lot separated back out. Mr. Parker stated that the board
would need copies of the two separate deeds. Mrs. Silverman stated that the board would need a letter requesting the board
separate this lot back out along with a copy of the deeds.
*** VACATION REQUEST FROM GENE CUOMO: Mr. Cuomo is requesting the week of August 24 for vacation. Mr. Yon moved
to authorize, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman the motion passed 3-0.
*** BUILDING PERMITS:
- MAP 10 LOT 15-04: Mr. Yon moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
- MAP 07 LOT 01-02: Mr. Yon moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM HELEN PYRRO: Mrs. Pyrro is requesting the board waive the remaining fee on her ambulance bill. Her
insurance has paid a portion of this bill. Mr. Parker moved to waive the remaining balance, the motion was seconded by Mrs.
Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** VACATION REQUEST FROM PAULA THOMPSON: Vacation request for August 21 and August 28. Mr. Yon moved to
approve, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** NOTICE OF UNEMPLOYMENT APPEAL HEARING SEPT 1ST AT 9:45AM: Tom Mahon from Primex will be present. The
town also needs to be present. Mr. Parker, Mr. Yon and Mrs. Thompson will attend.
*** HEARING ON MERITS FOR RAITTO LAWSUIT SEPT 30TH AT 10AM: Reviewed. Our attorney has a conflict with the
Woodbrook case on this day. Mrs. Silverman questioned if this information went to the Planning Board. It has not. Mrs.
Thompson can request that everything Joe Hoppock sends to the board is copied to the Planning Board. They are asking
for the Planning Board to do some specific things which they know nothing about. We will give the Planning Board a
complete set of all the emails we have received from Joe Hoppock with regard to this issue. Mrs. Silverman would like to
have a conference call with regard to this issue prior to the hearing.
*** PLANNING/ZONING REQUISITION FOR REPLACEMENT COMPUTER: Sandra Gillis’s computer‘s hard drive has
crashed. She is requesting the purchase of a new computer, it does not make sense to replace the hard drive. Mrs. Gillis
feels that she has enough in her budget to cover the cost of this purchase. Mrs. Silverman moved to approve the purchase of
this computer, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DES LETTER RE: RETTIG: Reviewed. We will forward a copy to the Planning Board
*** LGC ACADEMY COURSES: Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Parker and Mr. Yon would like to attend the course on internal controls.
*** RECOMMENDATION FROM REC COMMISSION FOR SOCCER PROGRAM DIRECTOR – NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 8:10 pm, Mr. Parker 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. Yon – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes
At 8:20 pm, Mr. Parker 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. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Yon – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes
*** HORSE FENCING ON LAND IN CURRENT USE: There is a couple who are interested in purchasing the Quick’s house
which is in current use. They would like to put up fencing. Mr. Parker stated that this would still be eligible for current use.
*** HAZARDOUS MITIGATION PROJECTS: A certain percent of FEMA money is set aside for hazardous mitigation
projects. We have submitted three potential projects. We need to submit a final application. Mrs. Thompson feels that we
need to submit an application for the Upper Troy road project. Mr. Parker would like some input from Mr. Cuomo with regard
to these projects. Mrs. Silverman feels that we should apply for all three. The board agreed. We need to submit these
projects by the end of the month. Mr. Yon moved to submit all three, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion
passed 3-0 .
*** GENE MEETING WITH PAUL GRAZEWICZ ON FRIDAY:
*** MEETING TOMORROW – SWRPC INTERSECTION PROJECT THURSDAY 8/20/09 AT 2PM:
*** BACK HANDICAP RAMP REPAIRS NEEDED: The board viewed this ramp, it is in need of repairs. We will contact
contractors and ask for recommendations of what needs to be done. We will contact John Syrjamaki and Ross Tourigney
and ask them to give us an idea of what needs to be done to bring this back to structural soundness.
*** DISCUSS 2010 BUDGET
- INSURANCE; Mr. Parker stated that he would be inclined to eliminate paying the co-pay and deductible and not having the employee contribute towards the health premium. Mrs. Silverman suggested maybe just eliminating paying the co-pay. Mr. Parker would like to get figures for premiums for lower deductibles.
- COL: Mr. Yon stated that Social Security is giving 0% this year. Mr. Yon moved to set the COLA for 2010 at 0%, Mr. Parker seconded, Mrs. Silverman stated that she is not ready to make a decision. The board will make a final decision by the beginning of September.
- TARGET FOR DEPARTMENTS FOR BUDGETING: Mr. Parker feels that we should be within the 2009 level. He feels we should not give any step increases and no new positions should be added. Mr. Yon stated he does have some reservations of no merit raises again. Mr. Parker would go along with a merit increase if the supervisor can prove that they are warranted. Mr. Yon suggested making the eligibility for a merit increase every two years. Mr. Yon would like to make it clear that any increase in any line of the budget will need to be documented and explained.
*** DO WE WANT SUE MERRITT FROM 911 TO BE HERE FOR THE 8/26 PUBLIC HEARING ON NUMBERING
WOODBROOK?: The board would like to have her attend this meeting
*** MS-4: Reviewed
*** WELCOME SIGN: We will speak with the representative from DOT tomorrow with regard to the placement of these signs.
*** PURSCHASE REQUISITIONS: We have purchase requisition forms. The board would like to add the limits to this form.
We will also create a purchase order.
*** Carmen stated that we do not have a policy on company vehicles. We need to write this policy.
- Minutes
- Correspondence
- Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:35 pm, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
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Thomas Parker, Chmn.
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Carmen Yon
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Susan Silverman
Board of Selectmen
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