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Town of Antrim–Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
Little Town Hall
August 27, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Selectman Chair Robert Edwards in the Little Town Hall.
Members Present: Michael Genest, Robert Edwards, John Robertson
Staff Present: Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Diane Chauncey, Police Chief Scott Lester, Road Agent Jim Plourde
Agenda Items:
- Mr. Genest moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Minutes of August 13, 2018. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0
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- Mr. Robertson moved to apply for intervenor status in Docket No. 2018-03. The transfer of membership from AWE to AWL. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0
- There was discussion on the email received by Jim Fredrickson from the School Board to form a small committee on the select board side and a small committee on the School Board side to work on the Town Gym and Shea Field agreements. Mr. Genest feels we have discussed this for years and that we have a proposal on the table to the school board. They need to come back with a counter proposal. Mr. Robertson feels we’ve been kicking this can down the road for a long time and forming a committee is not necessary at this time. Mr. Edwards said that it seems to be a question on what to do with the floor in the interim. The BOS did agree to sand the floor. Mr. Robertson said that the question is whether to sand the floor or buff and coat until a new floor is needed. See Mr. Edwards comments attached. Mr. Robertson suggested we
go directly to the School Board to get any answers and not through the Budget and Property committee. Mr. Edwards is opposed to negotiating at a Selectmen’s meeting and would rather form a small committee as stated in his attached statement. Mr. Edwards moved to form a committee which will include the Town Administrator, One Selectman, and the Park and Recreation Director. The School Board can form a committee with who they see fit. There was no second. Motion did not pass. Mr. Genest moved to respond to Mr. Fredricksons email by sending another proposal to invite them again to a BOS meeting to see if we can get a middle ground on the usage of utilities and discuss the cost of drainage repairs and cost of Shea Field maintenance. Mr. Robertson seconded. Mr. Edwards opposed. Passed 2/1.
- There was discussion regarding the 10-year plan of the SW regional planning commission. Mr. Edwards asked if there was anything to be done on Rt. 31. NH Department Of Transportation is paving Rt. 31 from Rt. 9 to Bennington.
- Mr. Robertson moved that Mr. Edwards be the representative to the Legislature committee. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Robertson discussed the Selectmen Advisory Committee meeting he attended. There was a discussion on the letter from the audit report.
- Mr. Edwards attended the Water & Sewer meeting. Minutes can be found here.
- Other Business:
- Bob will attend the Governmental meeting disruptions workshop.
- Park Construction invoice. Mr. Edwards has questions and recommends it not be signed at this time.
- Mr. Edwards moved to approve the contract for Northeast Resource Recovery with the caveat that they negotiate the termination period for a shorter time. If they won’t negotiate that then it is ok to sign it. Mr. Genest seconded. Passed 3/0
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- Mr. Genest moved to go into non-public session RSA 91-A:3 II. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0
- Mr. Genest moved to hire John Plourde as highway worker at $18.00 an hour. Mr. Robertson seconded. passed 3/0
- Tax Collector Diane Chauncey will send out letters to the property owners whose property can be deeded for nonpayment of taxes informing them of this.
- Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn. Mr. Genest seconded. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Diane Chauncey, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
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