Chichester Board of Selectmen
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
March 21, 2006
Present: Chairman DeBold, Selectman MacCleery, Selectman Colbert and Patty Wooster, Administrative Assistant. Chairman DeBold opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
SUBJECT: General Business
HIGHLIGHTS: Chairman DeBold made a Motion to nominate Selectman Stephen MacCleery to Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Colbert seconded the Motion and all were in favor.
Chairman MacCleery had questioned the purpose of the Capital Reserve- Tax Mapping. He wanted to know if there was still a need for this fund. Patty will do some research to find out how and what the intent was for this line item.
Selectman DeBold asked the other Board members what they remembered from a previous meeting about asking the Town Attorney for assistance with the appeal to the Board of Adjustment regarding Live and Let Live Farm. Selectmen Colbert stated that he thought that Selectman DeBold would be contacting the Town Attorney for assistance and guidance. Chairman MacCleery agreed. Selectman DeBold will contact the Town Attorney and ask for his assistance.
Briefly discussed was the bond for Webster Mills Bridge over Sanborn Brook. Chairman MacCleery stated that the Town should not sign the agreement for the bond right now as we will not need the money until June of July or 2006. However, the Board of Selectmen would like to “lock in” the interest rate. Patty will call the bank and ask them about locking in the rate and ask them about delaying the process until June.
Selectman Colbert suggested that each member of the Board make a list of what they feel is the top 3 priorities.
Selectman DeBold spoke with Ms. Terry Lane regarding the new home that she has built. She wanted to leave the old home on the property and use it as a garage. She said that all the plumbing has been removed and the house is not livable. Selectman DeBold stated that there would not be an issue with her leaving the old house there for storage/garage.
A letter from Mr. Richard Steed was reviewed by the Selectmen. Patty will write a response to Mr. Steed.
Chairman MacCleery stated that the issue with the proposed storage facility on Dover Road and Main Street will be going to Superior Court. The issue is placing a parking lot too close to the wetlands.
Reviewed was a report from the Building Inspector regarding a trailer located on King Road. The Selectmen asked Patty to send a letter to the owner advising them to look into the deficiencies of the trailer.
Chairman MacCleery stated that he had spoken to Ms. Tammie Jameson and she told him that she would review assessing contracts for the Town.
Letters from Mr. & Mrs. Labbee, The Department of Transportation and Mr. Bill Murphy were reviewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Full-Time employee performance evaluations were discussed. The Board of Selectmen asked Patty to notify the police department to have Chief Clarke present evaluations for his full-time police officers.
Discussed by the Selectmen was the need to put together a written plan to include a scope of work, time, schedules, etc. to oversee and guide the Road Agent to assist him in completing Road Management Plan and major ditching project for 2006. Discussed was the idea of having checks and balances for the Highway Department, to create some sort of check list that the Highway Department would turn in to the Selectmen either twice a month or once a month.
The Board signed payroll and accounts payable.
Legal correspondence, mail and e-mail were reviewed.
Being no further business, Chairman MacCleery adjourned the meeting at 9:45PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Wooster
Administrative Assistant
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Chairman Stephen MacCleery
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David Colbert
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Richard DeBold
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