Town of Antrim – Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 22, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Stephen Schacht at the Antrim Town Hall.
Members Present: Stephen Schacht, Gordon Webber, and Michael Genest
Staff Present: Galen Stearns (Town Administrator)
1. The board reviewed the Selectmen’s minutes for Feb. 8, 2010, Jan. 25, 2010 non-public and Feb. 8, 2010 non-public sessions. Mr. Webber motioned to accept the minutes as written, Mr. Genest seconded the motion. Ms. Nelkins pointed out that the minutes of Feb. 8, 2010 were incorrect as they did not reflect the discussion concerning the Energy Committee and her request to be appointed to the committee. Mr. Webber agreed to change his motion to reflect amending the minutes to include the discussion on the Energy committee, Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0.
2. Mr. Stearns told the board that a request has been made by the Girls Scouts to sell cookies at the Transfer Station and the board agreed that they approved this request.
3. Mr. Stearns told the board that a request has been made by the Special Olympics to use the Town Bus to transport the students to Waterville Valley to participate in the Special Olympic Winter Games and to have the bus remain there until the end of the games (Sunday, Feb, 28 and returning Tuesday, Mar. 2). The board agreed that this made more sense and would be less wear and tear on the bus.
4. Mr. Schacht reported that the Planning Board had approved a lot line adjustment for a parcel of land on Gregg Lake
5. Discussion concerning the logging of two Town parcels of land (Tax map 219-010 and 219-011) which have been flagged by the Town Forester. The smaller parcel (219-011) was willed to the Town with the provision in the deed ”Meaning and intending hereby to convey to the within grantee the aforesaid property in memory of Austin Paige with the understanding that the same is to be held by the grantee for the use and benefit of the Boy Scouts in the Town of Antrim, New Hampshire.” The discussion then focused on whether on not to cut now with the prices so low or to hold off until pricing increases.
The second part of the discussion centered around who receives any profits realized from the cutting of these trees. Records show that the proceeds from the previous cutting in 1985 was given to the Boy Scouts. Mr. Webber stated that with the economic situation of the Town that he thought the proceeds should go into the Town general fund. Mr. Genest stated that based on past practice any proceeds should go to the Boy Scouts. Mr. Healy, Assistant Scout Master, asked if a buffer could be maintained around the building that the scouts have on the property. Mr. Stearns suggested that if any cutting is done to only cut on the 17 acres and not on the 5 acres which are designated for the use of the Boy Scouts.
The board agreed to table the issue and find out what the possible revenue from the cutting would be.
6. Mr. Stearns explained that Lake Sunapee Bank was requiring a copy of minutes designating the signature authorities approved for transactions with Town Funds. Mr. Genest motioned “We the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Antrim, NH ratify the resolutions set forth by Lake Sunapee Bank and approve the agents listed, to the limits specified, for the Town of Antrim General Fund Operation Account and signed by the Chairman of Selectmen and dated February 22, 2010.” Mr. Webber seconded the motion. Passed 3/0
Non-Public Session, Mr. Genest moved and Mr. Webber seconded to enter into a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3: II a, b, & c Personnel issue. Roll call vote – all members “yes”. Present were the Board and Mr. Stearns,
There being no further business, the Mr. Webber motioned to adjourn, Mr. Genest seconded, passed 3/0 at 8:40 pm
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