Town of Antrim – Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 26, 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. Old North Branch Bridge
Lisa Martin and Jim Bouchard from Quantum Construction Consultants presented information concerning the possible solutions to the replacement of the Old North branch Bridge. Ms. Martin presented their recommended plan which is to replace the bridge at of cost of $1.2 million, and Mr. Bouchard presented an alternate plan to upgrade River Road at a cost of $1.9 million. Residents of the roads involved were all sent invitations to the meeting. Comments included:
· The Marharishi wishes to enter their property from the East, but in light of public safety, supports the replacement of the bridge.
· River Road residents share their concern of upgrading River Road, and a concern for the River Road entrance where it intersects with Route 9.
· Many people walk over the bridge and would appreciate a higher guardrail.
2. Meeting with CIP Committee members Ben Pratt, Ron Haggert, and Missy Taylor
The Selectmen and the CIP committee reviewed the proposed Warrant for Town Meeting.
3. Meeting with Kristen Vance from the Grapevine.
Ms. Vance updated the Board on the work of the Grapevine and stated that they are busy both on and off their campus. She highlighted all the programs sponsored by the Grapevine thanking the Board for the continued support of the Town and requesting continued support during the upcoming year.
4. Safe Routes to School Presentation
Residents of West Street requested that the Board of Selectmen install two Stop signs on West Street, at the School Street intersection stopping traffic on West Street coming in both directions. Selectman Webber stated that he is opposed to adding Stop signs because he lives on the road and it would be an inconvenience. The Board decided to request that Police Chief Scott Lester review the situation and then meet with Board so that they may decide the best solution.
5. Approval of Minutes
VOTE: Selectman Schacht moved that the minutes of the January 5, 2009 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.
VOTE: Selectman Webber moved that the minutes of the January 7, 2009 special meeting be accepted as printed. 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.
VOTE: Selectman Webber moved that the minutes of the January 20, 2009 meeting be accepted as printed. 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.
VOTE: Selectman Webber moved that the nonpublic minutes of the January 5, 2009 meeting be accepted as printed. 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.
VOTE: Selectman Schacht moved that the nonpublic minutes of the January 7, 2009 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.
6. Selectmen reviewed and signed items including payroll and accounts payable
manifests.
7. Selectmen authorized the Town Administrator to post the Town Planner position and
proceed with the hiring process.
8. Selectmen review the Town Warrant for Town Meeting and determined the following:
· Eliminating the Recreation Field Development fund is recommended.
· Creating a new Recreation Land Fund with $100,000 is recommended.
· Raising $25,000 for design of a new police station is recommended.
· Adding $220,000 to various Capital Reserve Funds is recommended.
· Raising $570,000 for the replacement of the Water Street bridge is recommended.
· Raising $50,500 for a revaluation of property is recommended.
· The articles requested by TIF are recommended.
· Raising $160,000 for Depot Street bridge engineering is recommended.
· Raising $21,000 for a tractor for Parks & Recreation is not recommended.
· Raising $6,000 for the Teen Center is not recommended.
· Raising $22,000 for a generator for the library is not recommended.
There being no further business, the Board decided by consensus to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, February 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Recorder: Neal A. Cass
Date: January 30, 2009
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