BOARD MEETING MINUTES
October 28, 2009
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn., Carmen Yon, & Susan Silverman
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 pm
PRIMARY:
7:00 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING – LOWERING OF BOWKERVILLE POND FOR DAM REPAIRS: Mr. Parker opened
the public hearing at 7:00 pm. Winston Wright, Bob Crowell, and John Holman attended the Public Hearing. Mr. Parker
stated that he does not see any danger to anyone by lowering this dam. Mr. Holman stated that they need to put up some
barriers once they start replacing the bridge. It is going to take them about one and half weeks to get the water down.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Parker closed the public hearing at 7:10 pm
7:20 MEET WITH GENE CUOMO, ROAD AGENT
- VACATION REQUEST: Mr. Cuomo would like to take the week of November 2, 2009 - November 6 as vacation time. Mr. Yon moved to approve this request, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
- CLEAN UP OF SKI TRAILS: Mr. Cuomo met with Glen Sillanpaa with regard to the clearing of the ski trails. He gave an estimate of 40 hours cleaning the sliding hill and the red loop, he has his own insurance coverage. Mr. Sillanpaa charges $45.00 an hour. We have this money left in FEMA. Mr. Yon moved to hire Glenn Sillanpaa to clean up the sliding hill and red trail, with Mr. Cuomo supervising this job. If weather and money permitting we will have him continue on the other trails, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0. We will post these trails as closed.
7:45 MEET WITH GREG JOHNSON, REALTOR AND ANDRE SNEGACH
- CROSSROADS ASSESSMENT – TAX MAP 34 LOT 27: Mr. Snegach recently purchased crossroads and the cranberry house. They have no initial plans for the building. They would like to attract more tenants to the building. They are going to cut a few trees that are leaning towards the building. Mr. Johnson questioned the States right of way. Mr. Snegach stated that he would like to make some repairs to cranberry house. He would like to put vinyl siding on this. Mr. Snegach questioned if there are any restrictions with regard this. Mr. Parker stated that there are no regulations. Mr. Johnson stated that they would like to look into some lighting of the building and the parking lot, which he feels they will need to meet with the Planning
Board. Mr. Johnson stated crossroads was purchased for $365,000, and cranberry house in the amount of $107,000. The assessment on these buildings are much higher. Mr. Parker stated that they can file for an abatement. This needs to be done after the second billing has been generated. This needs to be filed prior to March 1. Mr. Parker stated that we will have the assessor look at this building.
*** NON – PUBLIC WELFARE
At 8:12 pm, Mr. Parker 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. 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 (e). Mr. Yon
seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Yon – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes
Mrs. Silverman made a motion to seal the records, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0 .
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Yon – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes
8:30 MEET WITH JANE WRIGHT, TAX COLLECTOR: Mrs. Wright met with the board to discuss the Tax Collector salary. Mrs.
Wright questioned if the figure of $13,410 is a salary figure. Mrs. Silverman stated that the hours would be whatever it takes
to get the job done. Mrs. Wright questioned if this includes vacation time. Mr. Parker stated that this is a salary this would be
paid equally either every week or month. Mr. Parker stated that she would need to have her deputy cover if she takes
vacation. Mrs. Wright questioned if she could still have a deputy. Mr. Parker stated yes. Mrs. Wright stated she is proposing
working 9-11Monday, 1-4 Tuesday & Thursday and Wednesday from 6-8, with Friday off. The deputy will work 9-12
Monday and Friday. Mrs. Wright questioned if this is negotiable to a salary of $15,000. Mr. Yon stated that he would need
to think about this. Mr. Parker questioned if she would still send out the mortgage lien letters. Mrs. Wright stated that she has
a name of a company that does this. Mr. Yon questioned if it is necessary to have both she and her deputy work on Monday.
Mr. Parker stated that he would be wiling to go with the $15,000, Mrs. Silverman feels that the board should discuss this. The board thanked Mrs. Wright for coming in to talk with them tonight and she left the meeting.
Mrs. Silverman stated that based upon these hours $15,000 this would be a large hourly pay increase and we are not giving other employees large raises this year. Mr. Yon stated he feels $13,500 is fair for the job. Mrs. Silverman stated that we need to have a letter of agreement with Mrs. Wright when we finalize this.
*** FITZWILLIAM INN REQUEST FOR LETTER FROM BOS: Scott Nickerson contacted Mr. Parker with regard to their liquor
license. The state is requiring a letter from the town stating that we have no objection to them holding a liquor license. Mr.
Yon moved to send a letter stating that we do not have any requirements or objection to them holding a liquor license, we are
anxious to see the Inn reopen and please expedite this application, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion
passed 3-0.
*** ACCEPT DONATIONS: Mrs. Silverman moved to accept this donation, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon , the motion
passed 3-0.
*** RIGHT TO KNOW REQUEST LETTER: This is a request for proof of ownership of the bridge used in Richmond. We do
not have any document with regard to this. Mrs. Thompson stated that this is technically not a bridge it is a steel I-beam and
plate provided by the State of NH for an emergency culvert repair. They also want what was sent to Richmond with regard
to ownership. We will state that nothing was sent.
*** CEMETERY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT – NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 8:50 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 9:05 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
Mrs. Silverman made a motion to seal the records, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0 .
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Yon – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes
*** RADIO AGREEMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Parker stated they listed 31 portables , he does not know where they all
are. This agreement states that we will maintain them. The board will sign this, they would like to discuss this issue with the
firewards.
*** DISCUSS 2010 HEALTH AND WELFARE BUDGETS:
*** REVIEW/DISCUSS DRAFTS OF APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION:
*** DISCUSS “BUY OUT” FOR HEALTH INSURANCE: Local Government Center states that if an employee has a spouse
covered under a health insurance plan this employee does not count toward the 25% that are eligible to opt out. Mr. Yon
stated that we would have to make a stipulation that whoever signs up first is eligible to opt out. Mr. Parker stated he was
thinking about $3500 to $5000 for a buy out. Mr. Yon made a motion to offer an insurance buyout in the amount of $3500,
the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** BUILDING PERMITS
- TAX MAP 7 LOT 01-01: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon the motion passed 3-0.
- TAX MAP 35 LOT 40: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon the motion passed 3-0.
- TAX MAP 10 LOT 37: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon the motion passed 3-0.
*** ZBA: Mrs. Silverman spoke with Susan Rolke with regard to serving on the ZBA and she has agreed that she would like to
serve on this board. Mrs. Silverman moved to appoint Susan Rolke for a three year term as an alternate member, the motion
was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
- Minutes
- Correspondence
- Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:45 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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