Town of Antrim – Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Michael Genest in the Little Town Hall at the Antrim Town Hall.
Members Present: Michael Genest, Steven Schacht and Gordon Webber.
Staff Present: Neal Cass (Town Administrator).
Media Present: Michael Pon- The Villager, Josh Bond – Monadnock Ledger-Transcript.
1. Approval of Minutes
VOTE: Selectman Schacht moved that the minutes of the December 29, 2008 meeting be accepted as printed. Selectman Webber seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Chairman Genest called for the vote. All members voted in favor and the Chairman declared the motion carried.
2. Hazard Mitigation Grant
· The Town has been awarded a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the State to raise the road to the Town Well in order to keep it from flooding.
3. Police Personnel
· Nicolas Cole was sworn in as a part-time police officer.
· The resignation of Adam King was accepted.
· Jason LePine will be hired to replace Officer King.
4. Appointment with Sandy Snow RE: Biodiesel
Mr. Snow presented the Board with handouts related to the use of biodiesel. The Board said it would review the handouts, but would require to following items to be addressed:
· The Road Agent needs to be in agreement.
· Will the product gel in the winter?
· Will the product void the warrantees on the vehicles?
· Is there grant money available?
· What are the cost differences?
5. North Main Street Bridge
Selectmen will meet with Quantum Engineering and Landsite Corp. this week. At that time they will decide whether to open the bridge for the remainder of the winter. They will review the concern of the sewer pipe freezing.
6. Appointment with Carrie Platt RE: Youth Diversion
Selectmen reviewed with Ms. Platt the possibility of developing a Youth Diversion program for the Town. After discussion and a presentation of the proposed program, the Board decided to proceed with establishing the program. I was decided to eliminate the $12,000 in the welfare budget for this program and add $3000 to the police budget to cover the costs.
7. Selectmen discussed the space needs of the Police Department. Options will continue
to be reviewed. Selectman Genest shared his concern that we are in way ready to
proceed this year as we will not have time to prepare a complete plan.
8. Vote on purchasing policy
VOTE: Selectman Webber moved that the Purchasing Policy be adopted by the Board of Selectmen and implemented as soon as practical. Selectman Schacht seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Chairman Genest called for the vote. All members voted in favor and the Chairman declared the motion carried.
9. Selectmen set February 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. for the public Budget Hearing.
10. Non-public Session – RSA 91-A:3 II (c) Reputation
VOTE: Selectman Webber moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Non-Public session under the provision of RSA 91-A:3 II (c). Selectman Schacht seconded the motion. Chairman Genest called for the vote. Selectman Webber, Schacht and Genest voted in favor and the Chairman declared the motion carried (3-0).
The Board entered Non-Public Session at 8:30 p.m. returning to open session at 8:45 p.m.
VOTE: Selectman Webber moved that the minutes of the just concluded Non-Public Session be sealed. Selectman Schacht seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Chairman Genest call for the vote. All members present voted in favor and the Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Selectmen reviewed correspondence and sign both the accounts payable and payroll
manifests.
There being no further business, the Board decided by consensus to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Recorder: Neal A. Cass
Date: January 12, 2009
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