BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 5, 2006
Selectmen Present: Andrew Clukey, Chmn., Thomas Parker & Michael Methe
Mr. Clukey opened the meeting at 7:00
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH AMBULANCE COMMITTEE: Wendy Carney, Martin Nolan, Carolanne Rocheleau, Cindy Wooley
and Mike Methe as the Board Representative met with the board. Mrs. Rocheleau stated that she used an
ambulance service in California, the bill was $825. Her insurance company paid $629. When this issue came up
on the warrant last year, she was really interested. She has checked with other departments that charge, and
they have had very favorable response. The departments use an outside billing service. If people have
insurance, the insurance companies pay what they will, if the individual has no insurance, they bill a couple times
and then forgive it if it is not paid. She feels the money should not go in the general fund, it should go into a fund
to replace equipment for the department. Mr. Methe feels that the committee needs to determine a chair person,
then they need to meet and try to get the exact cost of ambulance service. We also need to determine cost for
residents and non-residents. He feels that if we present this to the town we need the facts. Mr. Methe would like
to schedule a meeting. He feels for the first few meetings they should not open it for public comment, until they
get organized. The committee will meet at 7:00 Monday April 17, 2006 at the Town Hall.
8:00 MEET WITH MASON WOOLEY, PLANTE MEMORIAL PARK COMMISSIONER: Mr. Wooley stated that he was
elected commissioner of the Plante Memorial Park, he questioned what his duties are. Mrs. Thompson stated that
mowing and maintenance of the park is included in the lawn care bid. Mr. Parker stated that the commission
oversees the park. Mr. Parker stated that this is normally a three person commission.
*** OPEN BIDS FOR LAWNCARE: The board received bids from Howes Lawn Care, Phelps Landscaping and JP
Lawn Maintenance. Mrs. Thompson will prepare a spreadsheet of the bid amounts, the board will make a
determination of who to award the bid to next week.
Martin Nolan suggested that the town go out to bid earlier in the summer for the oil bid. Mrs. Thompson
stated that we will solicit bids in June.
*** DECIDE WHO TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVISE FROM FOR BERG: Mr. Parker is not sure if this is a Class VI
road or discontinued. The Planning Board technically approved this sub-division. Mrs. Thompson stated that
most of the lots in the rear have been merged, except this lot. Mrs. Thompson stated that we retained Bernie
Waugh for an issue on a road for Van Blarcom Mr. Parker stated that he would meet with attorney Waugh to
discuss this matter.
*** DISCUSS ISSUANCE OF CONFIRMATORY DEED FOR JAVIS PROPERTY: Mr. Parker stated that this parcel
is adjacent to his property. The town took the property by tax deed and sold it to this owner by a tax deed.
No one can find the deed. The family would like to clean up this title. Mr. Parker moved to contact
Attorney Prigge to draw up a quit claim deed, note this is a confirmatory deed, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion
passed 3-0
*** NON-PUBLIC LITIGATION
*** SIGN PERMIT: Approved
*** MAIL FROM J. ERNST: Mr. Ernst sent his abatement application in after the deadline. Mr. Parker feels that
we should be able to look at his assessment to determine if he is being assessed correctly.
*** SIGN CONTRACT WITH ANTIOCH FOR FORUM: Signed. The board would like to write a letter to Dorothy Zug
and let them know that they must work within the budgeted amount.
*** NON-PUBLIC WELFARE
At 8:20 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr.
Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 8:25 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** RESIGNATION OF TERRY SILLANPAA: Mr. Methe moved to accept this resignation and send a letter to her
thanking her., Mr. Clukey seconded the motion passed 3-0. Mrs. Wright had asked her to come back in July and
fill in when she is on vacation in July. Mr. Parker stated that the problem is with the bond. The board will need
to discuss this matter with Jane Wright.
Mr. Parker would like to put an article in the newsletter asking for anyone interested in serving on committees
and boards.
*** BILL FROM AUDITORS: Our cost for the audit has dramatically increased due to GASB, Mr. Parker moved to
approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** BILL FROM ORR AND RENO: approved
*** NON-PUBLIC – EXEMPTION APPLICATON
At 8:31 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr.
Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 8:33 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** VETERANS APPLICATION:
*** DISCUSS PROJECTS VOTED AT TOWN MEETING:
*** TOWN HALL SILLS: We need to determine how we are going to put the proposal out for the sills at the Town Hall.
Mrs. Thompson suggested contacting the State to see if they have a set of contractors specializing in historic
buildings. Mr. Methe will contact Peter Marrotte from MacMillian to see if he has any suggestions. Mr. Parker
would like to hold off on any other projects until we know the price. Mrs. Thompson feels that we need to move
ahead with the public safety building water. She received a proposal from Keating for the lowest amount. Mr.
Methe suggested on outfit in Rindge, called the Water Store.
Ed Mattson spoke with Mrs. Thompson about the fire escape, it has never been tested. He is concerned with the
liability.
Ramp: Mr. Parker feels that this is in need of repair. Mrs. Thompson has spoken with Mr. Cuomo with regard to
painting this. Mr. Parker feels the railings on this ramp are not safe the way they stick out. Mrs. Thompson stated
that this is an ADA requirement.
Mike Grab questioned if they can replace the floor in the cemetery shed, Mr. Parker would like to wait.
Painting Town Hall: We received a proposal from Wright Painting for $31,000.00. Mr. Parker feels that we need to
get the sills replaced first. Mrs. Thompson would still like to go out for bid so that we can get on their schedule.
Mr. Parker would like to form a committee to look into a police department in a different location then in the Public
Safety Building.
*** DISCUSS BOS MEETING SCHEDULE: Mr. Parker would like to have one day a month for a day time meeting.
The board will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am.
*** DISCUSS APPOINT ZBA MEMBERS: Mr. Parker feels that it is a conflict of interest to appoint Susan
Silverman to the ZBA since her husband is the Chairman of the Planning Board, Mr. Methe agreed. Mr. Parker
feels that each of the board members should suggest some names at the next meeting and discuss this.
*** DISCUSS REPRESENTATION FOR BTLA HEARING: Mrs. Thompson spoke with Joan at BTLA she should be
done with her work in about 10 days. Mr. Parker would suggest contacting Jim Bassett at Orr and Reno with
regard to this matter. Mrs. Thompson will contact Jim Bassett.
*** REVIEW SOME ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS: Mr. Parker reviewed these applications. He would like to
review these with the other members. The board will start reviewing these Tuesday at 9:00
*** DISCUSS SKATEBOARD USE IN TOWN HALL PARKING LOT DURING OPEN HOURS AND AFTER HOURS ON THE TOWN HALL LAWN: Mr. Methe does not feel they should be allowed. This should be addressed by the Police Department. Mrs. Thompson has spoken with these kids. Mr. Methe feels that we should put up signs, they can be given one warning, if they are caught again, then we take them to court. Mrs. Thompson suggested having the Board of Selectmen write a letter to the parents.
*** PLANNING BOARD: Mr. Parker stated that the convenent included taxes for assessing common areas to the
eight land owners. Mr. Parker feels that the common area should be taxed to each individual owner, not as an
association. Mr. Parker moved to send a letter to PB with regard to this. Mr. Methe seconded. The motion
passed 3-0.
Planning board members were complaining about signs at Bottoms Up and State Line Grocery. Mr. Parker
would like to turn this over to the Code Enforcement. Send a copy to Code Enforcement with a copy to the
Planning Board to inventory these signs. Mrs. Thompson feels that we should also look at Mr. Mikes and the
Depot Store.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 8:50 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr.
Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 9:20 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGND:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business Mr. Parker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM, Mr. Clukey seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
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