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Town of Antrim–Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Selectman John Robertson in the Little Town Hall.
Members Present: John Robertson, Robert L. Edwards
Members Absent: Michael Genest
Staff Present: Donna Hanson
Others Present: J.B. Mack – Southwest Regional Planning Commission, Peter Beblowski – Conservation Commission, Rich Cahoon– School Board Representative, Crista Salamy – School Board Representative
- Agenda Items:
- Mr. Edwards moved to approve the minutes of January 17, 2017. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 2/0.
- Mr. Edwards moved to approve the non-public minutes of January 17, 2017. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 2/0.
- Mr. J.B. Mack stated that the SWRPC Transportation Advisory Committee asked him to meet with the selectboard about a transportation project recommendation from a 2006 Route 9 Corridor Study. Mr. Mack said he would like to determine if the selectboard supports a recommendation of the study, to have the State of New Hampshire acquire right of way in the corridor to designate points of access for future development. Mr. Mack stated that he was only trying to determine if there was support and that a vote was not needed tonight. Mr. Edwards stated that acquiring access rights was not currently a priority but it should still be considered in the future.
- Mr. Beblowski read a letter that said the Antrim Conservation Commission (ACC) had discussed the pending warrant article regarding the Charles S. Bean Conservation Easement at their January 25, 2017 meeting. He said the ACC does not want to be mentioned in the warrant article and the ACC also feels the town should not take the easement for several reasons which are stated in the attached letter. As stated in the letter the ACC voted 3-0 not to be a party to the easement and requested the Chairman write a letter urging the Selectmen not to take the easement.
- Mr. Cahoon and Ms. Salamy discussed the school board budget and requested the support of the Selectmen. Since Mr. Genest was absent the BOS will vote on this at their next meeting.
- Mr. Edwards moved to appoint Mr. Jeremy DeLisle to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 2/0.
- Mr. Edwards moved to appoint Mrs. Colleen Giffin as a Cemetery Trustee contingent upon a recommendation from trustee Kathey Chisholm. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 2/0.
- The preliminary town budget was reviewed. At this time, the budget is up 1.5% over last year’s budget due mainly to New Hampshire Retirement, health insurance, and the bond payment for the Highland Ave/Pleasant Street project.
Other Business:
- Mr. Steve Ullman informed the board that the Historical Society is looking into installing signs at historic sites in town. Mr. Ullman said this proposed project is in the early stages and he will keep us posted as plans progress.
- Mr. Edwards moved to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) application for assistance. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 2/0
After no further business Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 2/0
Respectfully submitted, Donna Hanson
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