Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2010
In attendance: John Halter, Sandra Holland, Arnold Stymest, Richard Briere, Carole Briere, Richard Briere, Dale Smith, Harry Power, Arlene Di Corcia.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Holland at 7:07 p.m., and opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Arlene Di Corcia.
APPOINTMENTS:
7:10 P.M. Harry Power explained a building permit that he recommended be denied due to a setback problem. He explained that the applicant was aware of the problem and that he already had DES approval for the permit. The Board denied the permit and the applicant will now apply to the ZBA.
With no other appointments scheduled Chairman Holland open the meeting to an open session at 7:23 P.M.
Arlene Di Corcia asked about contacting Plan New Hampshire to help resolve issues with town buildings and offices. There was then a discussion about the front steps to Town Hall. Selectmen Halter explained about the granite steps under the bricks. Dick Briere mention that there are codes to be followed for the steps. Chairman Holland commented about the lack of building funds but that there is a need to make the steps safe. Selectman Halter concurred.
Richard Briere asked about the heating system and it was explained that the system in Town Hall will be repaired with current year funds. Carole Briere asked about the Town Hall water and testing. Selectman Halter suggested using the Gould House well since it produces far cleaner water than the one at Town Hall. This idea will be looked into further.
Dale Smith asked about the Building Committee having control of expenditures of over $1,000. Chairman Holland pointed out that the article that contained that language was defeated at Town Meeting. There followed a lengthy exchange between the Board, Mr. Smith and Mr. Briere which also covered the CIP. Near the end of the discussion Mr. Briere mentioned that in previous years $169,000 had been appropriated for building items but only $59,000 could be accounted for. The Administrator will look into this.
Jim Coffey explained that the Board has the power to eliminate the property inventory that is mailed out each year. After a brief discussion Chairman Holland, seconded by Selectman Stymest moved to eliminate the property inventory form. The motion passed 3-0.
APPROVED/SIGNED:
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Payroll Manifest
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Accounts Payable Manifest
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Request from Town Clerk to Appoint Linda Clark as Deputy
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Request from Town Clerk to Appoint Virginia Grandpre' as Town Clerk's Assistant
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Fire Department Payroll Authorization for Brian Johnson, Jennifer Merrill and Alan Merrill
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Minutes of June 7
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E911 Mapping Request, to be done by the State at no charge.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Jim Coffey explained that the article passed at Town Meeting for the Library to keep the miscellaneous fund it gets should have been on the official ballot and had a hearing 15-30 days prior to the meeting. He explained that the DRA would disallow the article. But it could be corrected with a special town meeting. After a short discussion it was a greed that next year would work fine.
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The Board also approved the purchase of a file server and related items for the Town Hall computer system from the 2009/10 operating budget. Other items in the agenda were reviewed without any comment or action necessary.
OLD BUSINESS
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A letter from Roy Boyer of Waste Management outlining some steps that WM and the Town could take to improve service were discussed. This will be followed up in the near future.
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The heating system needs were discussed during the open session.
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A letter from Silas Little addressing the passage of a Flood Plain Ordinance was read. Not action was necessary.
Arnold Stymest moved to adjourn, Sandra Holland seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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James Coffey, Interim Administrator
Approved