Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2010
In attendance: John Halter, Sandra Holland, Arnold Stymest, Harry Power, Ed Saleski, Pat and Terry McHahon, Dick and Carol Briere and Jim Coffey.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Halter at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPOINTMENTS:
7:02 P.M. Compliance Officer presented the Board with a building permit for Robert T. Parker for a porch. Mr. Power explained that the permit was for an 8 x 32 foot unheated porch that was already built. During the discussion Mr. Power stated that the owner plans on adding some additional porches and the Board agreed that these would require additional permits. The Board also agreed that there would not be a fine.
Mr. Power then told the Board that he suggests a joint meeting between the Planning and the Selectmen to determine what the present status is for the Hayes car & Truck site plan. Once the two Boards are in agreement, Mr. Power will have the necessary direction to address any violations. It was agreed that Mr. Hayes should also be invited to the meeting. The meeting will be at 7:00 P.M., on April 19.
7:23 P.M. Mary Lou Stymest met to discuss recent vandalism of some marble headstones at the New Town Cemetery. She presented the Board with pictures of the vandalized stones. The matter was discussed, and the Cemetery Trustees will be looking into repairing the damage. The incident has been reported to Chief Vaillancourt.
7:28 P.M. Town Clerk Joan Read meet to thank the Board for repairing the door to her office and the printing of ballots for the coming town meeting. Joan commended Mario for the excellent installation he did with the door. The Board agreed with Joan to continue with the same printer for the ballots. The final item discussed related to the restoration of a very old Town book concerning the olde roads. It was agreed to keep the $600 in her budget for that purpose.
7:42 P.M. Mrs McMahon requested that the March 22 minutes be corrected relating to a comment she said was made by Selectman Stymest. She said that he stated that “only the the Trustees of Trust Funds were properly notified of a meeting of the Cemetery Commission to be held at the Town Hall on Monday morning March 22 at 10a.m. Mrs. McMahon also stated that Arlene DiCorcia was in error when she stated that a husband and wife were serving on the Cemetery Commission. Selectman Stymest commented that the Board had taken a vote that all meetings of any committees or Boards must be noticed and the meetings held at the Town Hall.
7:47 Terry McMahon asked if the Selectman had obtained an editorial policy from an attorney, or if an editorial policy had been developed. Selectman Holland questioned the need for an editorial policy if we should not be editorializing. Mr. McMahon stated that the Selectmen would have a copy of the newsletter before it is released. Mr. McMahon then asked about the CIP Committee's report and CIP Implementation. There need to update the CIP was discussed as an item that needs to be accomplished.
7:56 P.M. Fire Chief P.J. Lamothe, along with Randy Weaver,discussed the cracks in the Fire Station walls and the fill on which the station was constructed. The CIP was also discussed with comment from Chairman Halter that the Fire Department has some of the most expensive items. Selectman Stymest asked about a problem with an office going to an incident in Turtle Rock Road. Chief Lamothe stated that Chief Vaillancourt was right there and very professional. Chief Lamothe also mentioned that Engine 1 would be out of service for two days while being repaired.
APPROVED/SIGNED:
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The Accounts Payable Manifest was approved.
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The minutes of March 29, were approved.
B. NEW BUSINESS:
At the suggestion of Treasurer, Patricia Putnam, the Interim Administrator will review and approve future mileage reimbursements.
Carol Briere asked about the gravel dumped between the Town Hall and the Road [King's Highway}. She explained that it needs immediate attention, if the grass there is going to be recovered.
Items listed in the agenda were reviewed with no action taken or required.
OLD BUSINESS
The subject in the Agenda was covered during the discussion with Mr. Power.
At 9:17 P.M. Selectman Holland, seconded by Selectman Stymest moved to adjourn the meeting. Voted 3-0 to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
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James Coffey, Interim Administrator