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Town of Antrim – Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Michael Genest in the Antrim Town Hall.
Members Present: Mr. Genest and Mr. Tenney
Members Excused: Mr. Robertson
Staff Present: Galen Stearns (Town Administrator)
- Mr. Tenney motioned to approve the minutes of February 7, 2012, Mr. Genest 2nd, passed 2/0
- Mr. Genest motioned to approve the sealed non-public minutes of February 7, 2012, Mr. Tenney 2nd, passed 2/0
- Mr. Stearns read a letter from Assistant Fire Chief Richard Edmunds Sr. resigning from the Fire Department after 40 years of service. Mr. Tenney motioned to accept Mr. Edmunds resignation, Mr. Genest 2nd, passed 2/0
- Mr. Stearns read a letter from Fire Chief Beauchamp recommending Captain Eric Phillips be promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Mr. Genest motioned to promote Eric Phillips to Assistant Fire Chief, Mr. Tenney 2nd. Passed 2/0
- Mr. Stearns and the Road Agent Chip Craig a request to purchase a used pickup truck for the Highway Department and to sell the old Chevrolet pickup which needs work to pass inspection. The request is to spend up to $10,000 to come from the Contracted Snow Removal budget line. The plan is to no longer use contracted operators for snow removal. Mr. Genest motioned in order to eliminate contracted snow removal services, authorize the purchase of a used pick up for up to $10,000, Mr. Tenney 2nd. Passed 2/0
- Mr. Stearns read a letter from the Library Trustees recommending Stephan Ullman be appointed as an alternate member of the Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Stearns explained that RSA 202-A:10 authorized the appointment of alternates for a one year term. Mr. Tenney motioned to appoint Mr. Stephen Ullman as an alternate from February 21, 2012 to February 20, 2013, Mr. Genest 2nd. Passed 2/0
Mr. Stearns requested that the Board allow the Police Chief to add to his on call list of officers to have greater flexibility to fill shifts to cover sickness, vacations or special details. We currently have three on call and would like to increase the on call list to five. The board concurred; Mr. Stearns will inform the Chief.
- The use of the Antrim Community Bus by the School District was discussed and the Board requested that Mr. Stearns check on the use of the Peterborough bus by the School and also if there is any issue with insurance..
- Mr. Genest motioned to go into Non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II a & c Public Employee and Reputations, Mr. Tenney 2nd. Roll vote all in favor passed 2/0
- The board returned from non-public at 9:31 PM, Mr. Genest motioned to seal the minutes of the non-public session, Mr. Tenney 2nd passed 2/0
- There being no further business, the Mr. Tenney motioned to adjourn, Mr. Genest 2nd, passed 2/0 meeting adjourned at 9:32 PM.
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