BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 1, 2012
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Silverman, Nancy Carney and Mr. Doerpholz
At 7:00pm, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to convene the meeting, Nancy Carney seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
PRIMARY:
*** SIGN MANIFESTS: Nancy Carney made a motion to approve the manifests, the motion was seconded by Brian
Doerpholz, the motion passed 3-0.
7:15 MEET WITH ROGER KEILIG, BTLA SETTLEMENT MEETING:
NON-PUBLIC
At 7:00pm Mrs. Silverman made a motion to go into non-public session, Mr. Doerpholz seconded and the motion
passed 3-0. Roll Call vote: Mrs. Silverman – yes, Mr. Doerpholz – yes, Ms-Carney – yes
At 7:10pm, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to leave non-public session and seal the minutes, Mr. Doerpholz
seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Roll Call vote: Mrs. Silverman-yes, Mr. Doerpholz – yes, Ms. Carney - yes
Roger Keilig met with the board. Mrs. Silverman stated that the board has reviewed his assessment for 2010. This
was reduced. The board understands that the property was vacant in May of 2010. the board is willing to offer a
10% economic depreciation off the building, this would bring the assessment to $273,400. Mr. Keilig stated that he
feels this is reasonable.
Mr. Keilig stated that he spoke with the board about a year ago to donate a portion of his land to the town. He is still
considering this.
8:00 MEET WITH ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Economic Committee members Carl Hagstrom, Craig Alley and Frank
Bequaert met with the board. Craig Alley stated that some of the work they want to do is outside the purview of the
committee. They are looking into how they can collaborate with the HFEDA which is a private organization. They
have looked into a Chamber of Commerce, that does not seem feasible right now, there are costs involved in this.
Ms. Carney suggested they look into a cooperative with the Town of Troy. Mrs. Silverman stated she feels that what
this committee wants to do seems to be the scope of a chamber of commerce. Ms Carney stated she feels there is a
lot of energy and commitment from the members of this committee.
Website: Skip Hagstrom stated that they put a lot of time into determining what businesses are in town. This is on
the HFEDA website. This is not available in a printable booklet.
- BUDGET: Mrs. Silverman stated that the board made some revisions to their budget. The board is not recommending the advertising and added mileage, increased the amount for an intern to $700 for a final budget $1125.00
- MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: This needs to follow town policy
- NAME CHANGE: Skip Hagstrom asked if the board would consider changing the name to economic development committee. Mr. Alley stated he feels that this is more precise to what the committee wants to do.
*** MEET WITH HEIDI WOOD, TOWN CLERK
*** PETITION FOR WARRANT ARTICLE: This is asking to prohibit vote counting by electronic machines. They have
the number of valid signatures.
*** REVIEW/APPROVE 2012 HOLIDAYS FOR EMPLOYEES: Brian Doerpholz moved to approve, the motion was
seconded by Nancy Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** PERSONAL DAY REQUEST: Nancy Carney moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Brian Doerpholz, the
motion passed 3-0.
*** ADOPT NIMS RESOLUTION: Brian Doerpholz moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Susan Silverman,
the motion passed 3-0.
*** REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION TAX MAP 11 LOT 02-03: Nancy Carney moved to approve, the
motion was seconded by Susan Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** TAX MAP 03 LOT 34: This is for a septic plan for a piece of property with non-usable frontage. The board does not
feel that anything has changed with regard to the status of this property and will not sign off on the septic plan.
*** MOOSE PLATE GRANTS AVAILABLE: Mrs. Thompson stated that she is interested in submitting an application
for the town hall tower repair, the ceiling in the upper hall, the benches and sanding the floors.
*** NON-PUBLIC PERSONNEL
At 8:55pm Mrs. Silverman made a motion to go into non-public session, Mr. Doerpholz seconded and the motion
passed 3-0. Roll Call vote: Mrs. Silverman – yes, Mr. Doerpholz – yes, Ms-Carney – yes
At 9:05pm, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to leave non-public session and seal the minutes, Mr. Doerpholz
seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Roll Call vote: Mrs. Silverman-yes, Mr. Doerpholz – yes, Ms. Carney - yes
*** MOU WITH CITY OF KEENE:
At 8:45pm Mrs. Silverman made a motion to go into non-public session, Mr. Doerpholz seconded and the motion
passed 3-0. Roll Call vote: Mrs. Silverman – yes, Mr. Doerpholz – yes, Ms-Carney – yes
At 8:55pm, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to leave non-public session and seal the minutes, Mr. Doerpholz
seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Roll Call vote: Mrs. Silverman-yes, Mr. Doerpholz – yes, Ms. Carney - yes
*** TOWN REPORT:
*** 2012 BUDGET WORK
- APPROPRIATION REQUEST – MONADNOCK FAMILY SERVICES:
*** POLICE CRUISER REPAIRS: there was a supplemental invoice for $1574, according to Stan’s they fixed a window
regulator on the left window that needed fixing, Chief Kassotis told them to fix that in lieu of painting the hood.
SIGN: Minutes
REVIEW: Various Committee Minutes
IN PROCESS:
- DOORS AT PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
There being no further business, Brain Doerpholz moved to recess at 9:45 pm, and continue the meeting at 6:30, February 2, 2012, Mrs. Silverman seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by:
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
Susan S. Silverman, Chairman
Nancy Carney
Brian Doerpholz
Board of Selectmen
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