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Town of Antrim–Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
Little Town Hall
May 14, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Selectman Robert Edwards in the Little Town Hall.
Members Present: John Robertson, Michael Genest, Robert Edwards
Staff Present: Town Administrator, Donna Hanson, Park & Rec Director, Celeste Lunetta
Agenda Items:
- Ms. Lunetta requested the approval by the Board of Selectmen (BOS) to refinish the Antrim Town Gym floor by stripping it down to bare wood and sealing it. She explained that her research determined that this is normal maintenance which should be done every 10 to 15 years. The cost to refinish the floor is $13,950.00. Mr. Edwards asked if the commissioners had any conversation with the school board on whether they believed in this approach and if they were willing to share the cost. Mr. Genest said that he advised the commissioners to go forward with their approach and make a recommendation to the BOS. He also stated that last year the School Board felt the floor needed to be replaced and the BOS should support the recommendation of the Commissioners and go forward with the current proposal from the Park & Rec
Commissioners. Mr. Genest suggested we send a letter to the school board asking that they participate in the cost of refinishing the floor but if they don’t contribute we go forward regardless. Mr. Genest also stated that this is not improvements to the gym floor but normal maintenance. The funds will come from the Richardson Fund and the Park and Rec Revolving fund. Mr. Genest moved to approve the refinishing of the floor and ask ConVal to contribute 50% of the cost minus the cost of the pickleball lines. Mr Edwards asked if the motion was based on a condition if they didn’t pay. Mr. Genest stated that good faith and the fact that they used the gym everyday are the only conditions we could put on it. Mr. Robertson said we could lock the doors during school hours but the consensus was that it is the Town’s gym and we should properly care for it regardless of if the school will contribute. Ms. Lunetta stated that she feels everyone has good intentions regarding the
gym but not everyone can agree on what those intentions should be. Therefore, Mr. Genest said we should support the recommendation of the P & R commissioners and approve the refinishing. Mr. Robertson seconded. Mr. Edwards signified by saying I in favor. All approved. Mr. Edwards asked if anyone opposed or abstained. Passed 3/0.
- Mr. Genest moved to approve the request by The Hope Committee submitted by Marcia Ullman to waive the fees for use of Town Hall for their program on June 6, 2018. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0
Other Business:
- Ms. Hanson mentioned that Anitra Sorrensen has resigned from the Contoocook and North Branch Rivers Local Advisory Committee. The BOS will give some thought to who would be interested in replacing her as the Antrim representative.
- Ms. Hanson said the bid opening for West Street Bridge will be June 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The bid advertisement went in the newspaper on May 11, 2018. It is also on the website.
- Ms. Hanson informed the BOS that the cost to replace Elm St Bridge Ext and Craig Road Bridge have increased. Total increase is approximately $14,000.00.
- Mr. Genest moved to go into non-public session per RSA- 91-A:3 II. (b) the hiring of any person as a public employee at 7:404 pm. Mr. Robertson seconded. Roll call vote, Mr. Edwards, yes; Mr. Robertson, yes; Mr. Genest, yes.
- Mr. Genest moved to seal the non-public minutes. Mr. Robertson seconded. Mr. Edwards, yes; Mr. Robertson, yes; Mr. Genest, yes. Motion passed.
- Public session reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
- Ms. Hanson said she will be advertising for the positions of Transfer Station Attendant, Grounds Crew, and Custodian. The salary ranges of the positions were discussed and will be dependent on experience.
- Mr. Edwards asked about the tax deeded or quit claim deed properties. We will wait three years to have the deeded properties go to auction. The BOS still need to look at some of the properties that are possible quit claim properties.
- Mr. Edwards asked about the policy of taking the road as a town road. Ms. Hanson will check to see if there is anything determined on when the Town will take over the road.
- Mr. Edwards would like to see if the BOS can change the Shook property on Smith back to two lots. Several years ago the Planning Board granted a lot line adjustment and that is not what the Shooks originally wanted.
- Mr. Edwards asked if anyone was aware of a memorial for the deceased of DOT workers. Ms. Hanson will check with Road Agent Mr. Plourde.
- Mr. Robertson moved to amend the minutes of May 7, 2018 and move to hire Kathleen Clark. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 2/0. Mr. Genest will not participate as he was not in attendance at the May 7th meeting.
- After no further business Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn at 8:40 PM. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0
Respectfully submitted, Donna Hanson, Town Administrator
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