BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 1, 2006
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Knight and Mr. Clukey
Mrs. Silverman convened the meeting at 7:00pm.
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH DOROTHY ZUG: Mrs. Zug stated that they have formed sub-committees for the community
forum project. They do need additional members for the sub-committee for the food organization. Mrs.
Silverman questioned how this committee relates to the project that was completed a few years ago with
Southwest Planning Commission. Mrs. Zug stated that she did not know. Mrs. Silverman feels that there
was a lot of information from this study that can be used. Mrs. Zug stated that she is concerned with the
status of this committee. Mrs. Knight stated that this is a sub-committee of the Planning Board. Any funds
that are generated by this committee need to go into the town general fund. These monies would be kept
track of. Mrs. Zug stated that she has a contract with Antioch, which someone needs to sign. Mrs. Knight
stated that we do not have an appropriation for this expenditure at this time. This will be voted on at Town
Meeting. Mrs. Zug questioned if the board appointed them as committee members. Mrs. Thompson
stated that she spoke with an attorney at NHMA and was told that it was not necessary to appoint a
committee, this group falls under the work of the Planning Board. Mrs. Zug stated that they need a letter
stating that they are a committee in order to apply for grants. Mrs. Knight would like to notify the Planning
Board that they need to officially vote to establish this committee. Mrs. Thompson stated that they would
apply for the grant as the Town of Fitzwilliam. The board of Selectmen would sign the application.
7:30 MEET WITH GENE CUOMO – EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
At 7:45 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Best seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight – yes, Mrs.
Silverman – yes.
At 7:55 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mrs. Silverman seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-
0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
*** MEET WITH JANE WRIGHT – PERSONNEL: Mrs. Wright stated she would like to appoint Heidi Wood
as Deputy Town Clerk. Mrs. Silverman moved to appoint Mrs. Wood to this position, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
At 8:25 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Best seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight – yes, Mrs.
Silverman – yes.
At 8:30 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mrs. Silverman seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-
0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
*** 2005 TOWN REPORT
· Review selectmen’s report: We will not have the equalization set before the printing of this report. We will put in that we are in good shape with assessment for our COD and equalization.
· Discuss ideas for cover: Mrs. Silverman suggested an arial view of Fitzwilliam.
*** FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER: The article submitted by Tom Parker and John Tommila contained some
inaccurate information with regard to the projected school tax rate increase. The new assessment
figures will not be used until next year. Mrs. Thompson received an e-mail from Larry Biron with regard
to this matter. The values that they used will not change for this year only the ADM. Mr. Clukey feels
that we should put a letter in the Keene Sentinel with regard to the correct information. Mrs. Thompson
will draft a letter to the editor with regard to the correct information and fact and figures.
*** DISCUSS RADIO GRANT APPLICATION: This is for radios for the Firewards and Nancy Carney’s
vehicle and hand held for all members. Bill Prigge stated that this is for the State requirement. This grant
is through Homeland Security. Mrs. Knight was asked by the Budget Committee what was done with the
old radios that were previously replaced. Nancy stated that they went to officers that didn’t have personal
radios, they still have the one from the ambulance. Mr. Clukey made a motion to sign this grant, Mrs.
Silverman seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** ELDERLY EXEMPTION APPLICATION: Approved
*** REVIEW PETITION SUBMITTED TO DISCONTINUE PART OF THE FORMER ASHUELOT
TURNPIKE: Reviewed
*** REVIEW AND SIGN OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Reviewed and signed
*** REQUEST FOR PERSONAL DAY FROM PAULA THOMPSON: Mrs. Thompson will be taking
February 17, 2006 off, the board approved this request.
*** RESIGNATION FROM JOAN MCLAUGHLIN: Mrs. McLaughlin has resigned from her position as
Deputy Town Clerk. We will send a letter of acknowledgement.
*** PSNH INFORMATION MEETING – TOWN ADMINISTRATOR WILL ATTEND:
*** 2006 BUDGET: The Budget Committee cut the police department budget. The Budget Committee cut
the money for the Tazers. The board will cut this money also. The board will cut the overtime line to
$8000. Line 190 will be reduced to $300. The board will reduce the training line by $600. $265,532 is the
amount the Selectmen will recommend.
The budget Committee reduced the salaries to $7,000. For the ambulance department and reduced
benefits by $153. Line 629 they cut in half to $500. The board will reduce this budget by $1000.
Nancy Carney feels that we should eliminate the warrant article for the update of the emergency
management plan and add $1000 to the budget. The board agreed.
The Budget Committee recommended removing the capital project of $20,000. They would like to add
$2500 to the budget for grading this area but not paving. The board made this change also.
Mike Grab had requested to take $10,000 out of Capital Reserve for the cemetery department. The
board does not wish to do this. The board is going to reduce the salary line of the cemetery
department by $5200 and reduce the liability line for a total reduction of $5620.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGNED:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 10:10 PM Mrs. Knight made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clukey seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
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