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Town of Antrim–Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman John Robertson in the Little Town Hall.
Members Present: John Robertson, Michael Genest, Robert L. Edwards
Staff Absent: Donna Hanson
Agenda Items:
- Mr. Robertson gave on update on the planning board meeting he attended. The planning board is continuing to work on the master plan.
- Mr. Genest made a motion to sign the letter of intent to accept Parks Construction bid for Highland Ave/Pleasant St project contingent on negotiations to bring costs in line with the budget and to also accept James O’Brien as inspector. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Robertson explained the proposal from Antrim Wind Energy LLC requesting a one year extension of the PILOT Agreement in exchange for a $20,000 payment at the time of execution of the amendment. The proposal also stated that an additional $30,000 is payable six months after the date of execution of the amendment. In addition, if the project has not commenced commercial operation by December 31, 2018 an additional payment of $50,000 would be made. After much discussion Mr. Robertson moved to authorize Town Administrator Donna Hanson to post a public hearing for 3/27/2017 to consider an amendment to extend the commercial operation deadline of 12/31/2018 to 12/31/2019 in exchange for Antrim Wind Energy, LLC agreeing to reimburse the Town for its legal fees and administrative cost incurred to date, and those likely to
be incurred by the Town, as follows:
One-time payment of $100,000 at execution of amendment plus a one-time payment of $100,000 on 1/1/2019 if extension is needed. If extension is not needed payment to be reduced to $50,000. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Mr. Robertson moved to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Genest moved to seal the non-public minutes. Seconded by Mr. Edwards. Passed 3/0
- After no further business Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0
Respectfully submitted, Michael Genest
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