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Town of Antrim–Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
Little Town Hall
May 21, 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, Road Agent, Jim Plourde
Agenda Items:
- Mr. Robertson moved to amend the minutes of May 7, 2018. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 2/0.
- Mr. Robertson moved to approve the non-public minutes of May 7, 2018. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 2/0.
- Mr. Steve Ullman of Gregg Lake Road said that he wanted to let everyone know that he thought Jim Plourde, Road Agent was doing an excellent job. Furthermore, he asked if a portion of Craig Road could be maintained in the winter so that there would be more than one egress for Gregg Lake Road and Brimstone Corner Road residents during the winter. Mr. Plourde explained that the road is a seasonal road and only maintained during the summer. Mr. Genest said that it would need to pass a town meeting vote to change the classification of the road. Mr. Ullman asked if it was something the residents could pay for to bring it up to standards to make it a year round road. Mr. Plourde said he could get an estimate of the cost to do that.
- The Building Refund Policy submitted by Building Inspector Dario Carrara was reviewed. The Board feels that if building has commenced, no refund will be granted. Mr. Genest moved to adopt the refund policy as stated. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0.
- Ms. Hanson and Mr. Edwards discussed the meeting they had with Daniel Joyce of Balanced Rock Energy. They advise if going with a third party utility supplier would save the town money. This is in the early stages and the BOS will continue to
pursue investigate this.
- Mr. Robertson attended the Planning Board workshop meeting. Minutes can be found at antrimnh.org/planningboard.
- Mr. Genest asked Ms. Hanson to check with the Town of Bennington on a meeting regarding the Tri-Town Pit.
Other Business:
- Mr. Genest moved to approve a letter to the ConVal school board to inform them that the Antrim Town Gym floor will be sanded and sealed in August. The BOS are asking that they contribute 50% minus the cost of the pickleball lines. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Edwards asked if the Board would be interested in action items for future meetings. Proposed items are: Transfer Station operation and the cost of recycling; the surplus from the Highland and Pleasant Street project; analysis of the preliminary 2019 budget and the impact of the school budget. Ms. Hanson will begin to gather information about the Transfer Station for a future meeting.
- Future meetings will be June 4, 2018 and June 18, 2018.
- After no further business Mr. Edwards moved to adjourn at 8:40 PM. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0
Respectfully submitted, Donna Hanson, Town Administrator
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