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Town of Antrim–Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Selectman John Robertson in the Little Town Hall.
Members Present: John Robertson, Michael Genest, Robert Edwards
Staff Present: Donna Hanson
Agenda Items:
- Mr. Edwards moved to approve the minutes of December 20, 2016. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Mr. Genest moved to approve the minutes of December 27, 2016. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Mr. Genest moved to approve the non-public minutes of December 20, 2016. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Mr. Genest moved to approve the non-public minutes of December 27, 2016. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Mr. Genest would like to have the Open Space Committee placed under the Conservation Commission instead of the Board of Selectmen (BOS). Conservation Commissioner Mr. Peter Beblowski said he does not have a problem with this. Ms. Hanson will research this to see if it requires a vote by the legislative body.
- The BOS explained that they may use the $50,000.00 in the Open Space Capital Reserve Fund to help pay for the Grove Street Bridge that was closed unexpectedly due to rapid deterioration. Mr. Beblowski said he does have some land he is interested in buying but it most likely won’t be available for purchase in the near future. Mr. Beblowski stated that he would like the money to stay in the fund in case something comes up. The Board feels that since the bridge is an immediate problem and the potential purchase of land is in the future they may present a warrant article to transfer the money into the general fund to use toward the cost of bridge replacement. Mr. Genest suggested that maybe the Land Use change tax, of which 50% goes towards Conservation, could be increased. That would require a vote at Town Meeting.
- Warrant Articles were reviewed that consisted of Capital Reserves for Park & Recreation, Fire, and Bridges and a warrant article for the Elevator modernization.
Other Business:
- Ms. Hanson presented information on RSA 261:153,I,VI(a) that would allow the town to collect up to $5.00 per motor vehicle registration that would go into a Capital Reserve Fund for Transportation. This fund could be used to pay for the engineering and repair or replacement of the remaining red listed bridges and ongoing maintenance for all town bridges. The BOS will take it under consideration.
- Mr. Edwards moved to appoint Mr. Ray Ledgerwood to represent the Town on the South West Regional Planning Commission’s Economic Development Advisory Committee. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Ms. Hanson notified the BOS that the Stoddard Town Administrator called to recommend a name change for Private Road 90 in Antrim. Someone is building on that road so the name should be the same in Antrim as in Stoddard as recommended by 911. He recommended Bobcat Lane. The BOS concurs and will vote at the next meeting if the Stoddard BOS agrees.
- Ms. Hanson handed out guidelines to consider when reviewing request for payment plans of properties that are in danger of tax deeding. The guidelines will be formalized at the next meeting.
- Mr. Genest moved to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) application for assistance. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Genest moved to seal the non-public minutes. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0
After no further business Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0
Respectfully submitted, Donna Hanson
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