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Town of Antrim – Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Webber in the Antrim Little Town Hall.
Members Present: Mr. Webber, Mr. Genest & Mr. Robertson
Staff present: Galen Stearns (Town Administrator)
- Chairman - Mr. Webber motioned to appoint Mr. Genest as Chairman, Mr. Genest 2nd, passed 3/0
- Planning Board ex-official – Mr. Webber
- Planning Board alternate – Mr. Robertson
- Selectmen’s Advisory Comm. – Mr. Robertson
- Parks & Recreation Comm. – Mr. Genest
- Mr. Webber motioned to approve the BOS minutes of March 3, 2014, Mr. Genest 2nd. The board discussed the full page ad that had appeared in the Villager for the letter that was sent in and agreed that we would only pay for a partial page ad and that in the future, they need to have ads larger than a ¼ page approved before running. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Webber motioned to approve the Non-public BOS minutes of March 3, 2014, Mr. Robertson 2nd. Passed 3/0
The board received a letter from Lyman Gilmore stating that he had not received his tax bill and received a late notice with interest penalties and is requesting that the Selectmen waive the late fees/interest charges from his bill. The board discussed the request and concluded that they have been consistent in declining to waive late fees/interest charges in the past and felt that they need to continue with this policy. Mr. Stearns will send Mr. Gilmore a letter.
- Mr. Stearns asked the board to set dates for future meetings. The board will meet on March 31st, April 14th, April 28th & May 12th
- Mr. Genest stated that there needs to be only 1 person speaking to the newspapers for the board and that will be the Chairman, the board agreed.
- Mr. Robertson presented a number of items he feels needs to be addressed in the coming year:
- Town properties for sale – follow up.
- Fire Station heating systems (possible grant) and Library heating system.
- Meeting with Water & Sewer Commissioners about Highland Ave. & Pleasant St.
- Meet with department heads on a regular basis (quarterly)
- Mr. Webber said that he has been talking with Chief Lester concerning a property owner having issues with access to his property off Hilton Ave / Diebart lane. Mr. Stearns will follow up with Chief Lester.
- Mr. Genest wants Mr. Stearns to research the ownership of the small bridge off Grove St.
- Mr. Genest would like Mr. Stearns to speak with the Fire Chief to start a program of having firefighters / ambulance attendance to get physicals probably 5 a year.
- David Kirkpatrick asked the board if they would grant permission for him to run a skateboard clinic twice a year on Summer St. This would be for 6 weeks at a time and would require closing ½ the road to traffic during this time. The board thought that he should first address this with the Parks & Recreation Committee and look into liability, insurance , residents’ concerns and the Police Department.
- Mr. Kirkpatrick also requested the use of the Town Hall auditorium to run a music show with up to 4 bands and would like to sell alcohol at the event. The board questioned the capacity of the room and what the policy on serving alcohol on Town property was.
- There being no further business, Mr. Genest motioned to adjourn, Mr. Robertson 2nd. Passed 3/0. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM
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