BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2004
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Knight and Mr. Clukey
Mrs. Silverman convened the meeting at 7:00pm.
PRIMARY:
7:45 MEET WITH BRUCE NEWTON, POLICE CHIEF: Mrs. Silverman stated the board felt that Mrs. Marcou should not have been charged for Special Detail. Chief Newton stated that this was a civil stand by which lasted 3-4 hours. This tied up an officer for several hours. Mrs. Silverman questioned how this is different from an officer being tied up at an accident. Mrs. Silverman questioned if the officer had to be called to an accident during this time if the officer would leave. Chief Newton stated that he would, and the husband would have had to leave. Mrs. Silverman stated that at what point is it reasonable to consider this a civil stand-by. She questioned if Chief Newton had SOP’s with regard to this. Mrs. Knight
stated that there was no notification to Mrs. Marcou that there would be a charge. If she had been notified, she probably would have done things differently. Mrs. Silverman stated that there needs to be a SOP if we are going to make a Special Detail out of time spent on details such as this. Chief Newton stated that there is an RSA that enables the town to be compensated for negligence that requires emergency response. Mrs. Silverman stated that that was not this situation. Mrs. Silverman stated that there needs to be a SOP that determines the time limit for request of service, and then institute a charge after this time period.
Chief Newton questioned if a lot of departments are asking for large items this year. He is considering replacing the Jeep. He is coming up with a plan to phase out one of the vehicles, he would always like to have a sedan and a four-wheel drive. He is thinking of phasing out the 2000 and downgrading this to an animal control vehicle. Mrs. Silverman suggested getting rid of the Jeep now if there are problems with this, and when he replaces the 2000 replace this with an SUV. He has been pricing a Chevy Tahoe, the vehicle alone is about $24,000, and about $5000 to $5500 additional, using the radio from the 2000. Mrs. Silverman stated that she totally supports getting a four-wheel drive vehicle. She feels that the SUV should be bought in the same year as the sedan is taken
out of service. Mr. Clukey stated that he feels that we should sell the Jeep now if it is unusable. Chief Newton stated that if we get rid of this now, we would not have a four-wheel drive for the winter.
Chief Newton stated that he did not submit anything for the building addition to the CIP Committee. Mrs. Silverman stated that we met with the Firewards a couple of weeks ago and stated that they need to meet with him to submit this.
** LGC VOLUNTEER NOMINATION FORM: Mrs. Thompson suggested Nancy Carney
be nominated for this. Mrs. Thompson stated that she does all of the training for the
ambulance department, she applies for numerous grants for the town. Mrs. Thompson
will write the narrative for this.
*** MUNICIPAL LAW LECTURES – DECIDE ON PARTICIPATION: The board will attend the lecture on September 15, 2004.
*** FOREST LAWS WORKSHOP – 10/12 IN JAFFREY: Mrs. Silverman would like to see if Code Enforcement Officer, Warren Hall would like to attend. Mr. Clukey will attend this workshop.
*** APPOINT ALTERNATE BALLOT CLERK: The board signed an appointment for Tina Sillanpaa.
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE FOR LAND BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE – TAX MAP 15 LOT 14-02: Mrs. Knight moved to base the change of use for all property being removed based upon recent sales in the neighborhood, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0. Mrs. Knight moved to assess this lot at $40,000, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS VISION REVIEW OF TAX MAP 11 LOT 09: Mrs. Thompson had Bob McCarthy view this property. This landowner had to renovate her home to accommodate her disability. He feels that the changes she made should be valued between $15,000 and $18,000. The board would like this landowner to complete the application.
*** REVIEW DRAFT OF HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: Ed Goss will meet with the board next week to review this and make any necessary changes.
*** REVIEW DRA APPROVAL OF EXTENSION TO FILE MS1: Reviewed. Mrs. Knight stated that Mr. Bequaert attended the CIP Meeting, he feels strongly that we should include in the CIP something with regard to the Sewer project. Some of the CIP members agreed. Mrs. Silverman suggested putting a line in for 2010 under the Selectmen’s projects.
*** DISCUSS VISIT TO HIGHWAY BARN BY KEN WARD, LGC: Some of the things on this list are recommendations, a lot are very easy to fix. There are some violations that need to be corrected. We may need to appropriate money to address some of these issues.
*** REVIEW AND SIGN SKI TRAIL AGREEMENT WITH JOHN OKERMAN AND AMY AUBERTIN: Reviewed and signed.
*** ACT ON VETERANS CREDIT APPLICATION: This applicant qualifies for this exemption. Mrs. Knight moved to approve this application, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
*** REVIEW COORESPONDANCE RELATED TO DISPURSION OF EXCESS FUNDS FROM SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY: Reviewed
*** REVIEW GROUNDWATER SAMPLING REPORTS FROM DES: Reviewed
*** Signs and Banners: Mrs. Silverman questioned if we should review the properties that we sent the sign regulations to and send a follow up letter if they are in violation.
*** CIP: The Fire department submitted their CIP plan, They want to replace a truck in 2006, and in 2009 replace the ambulance,
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 8:40 PM Mr. Clukey made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Knight seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by,
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
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