Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
March 22, 2011
Members present: Jeffrey Jordan, Richard DeBold, Mike Paveglio
Others Present: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), Alan Mayville, Lucille Noel, Steve MacCleery Sr., David Hynes, Jared Hynes
Chairman DeBold opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
Stephen MacCleery Sr.
Steve came in to see the Selectmen because he received a form to fill out for a residence in a commercial zone for the first time. David and Jared Hynes the Town’s assessors were present to explain the form. Those forms were sent to all property owners with any portion of property in the commercial zone. The intent is to gather information from the residents.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the view assessments. Mr. Hynes explained that Jamie Pike and the prior assessor had worked on a chart which makes views more comparable. Mr. Hynes said the chart was an excellent tool. The base rate for views has not changed since the last revaluation (2008). Mr. Hynes could not comment on whether he felt the base rate was appropriate. He reviewed the process for evaluating the base rate, which is lengthy.
Other Business
Forestry Equipment: Warden Stock obtained three quotations for the new forestry equipment. The lowest was from Supply Cache. Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan for approval to purchase the new forestry equipment from Supply Cache in the amount of $3,794. Motion passed.
Safety Building: The Selectmen received a report from the Fire Marshall’s Office regarding a recent inspection of the Safety Building. The Selectmen will follow-up with the Fire Chief on the areas that need to be addressed. Nancy will call Chief Clarke and ask him to set up an inspection in the Police Department (the Selectmen would also like to be present).
Accident documentation software and equipment: Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBold to approve the expenditure of $1,388 from the Police Department’s impact fees for the purpose of purchasing accident documentation software and equipment. Motion passed. This is the Town’s portion of the 50/50 grant that Chief Clarke has been awarded.
Payroll/AP: The bi-weekly payroll and accounts payable idea was discussed again. The Selectmen agree it does provide considerable time savings. Mr. Paveglio would like the bi-weekly payroll to start in July 2011 because this month has an extra Friday in it. Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to start paying employees on a bi-weekly basis beginning in July 2011 pending approval from the Department of Labor. Motion passes. The Selectmen would like a notice to be given to all employees with this week’s payroll so that the employees can plan and budget accordingly.
Abatements: Abatements were approved for the following parcels: Map 2 Lot 77; Map 7 Lot 33; Map 1 Lot 8; Map 1 Lot 12. Abatements were denied for the following parcels: Map 4 Lot 165; Map 1 Lot 23; Map 1 Lot 13; Map 1 Lot 9.
Committees: Mr. Jordan provided a list of members for the Agricultural Committee. Nancy will have the appointment papers next week. The Selectmen asked Nancy to have Donna Chagnon come in and talk about the Food Pantry Coordinator position. Steve Stock would like to be appointed to the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to appoint Steve Stock to the Conservation Commission. Motion passes.
Zoning: Mr. Jordan stated that the Planning Board is concerned about the message on the Chuckster’s sign. It is referencing another business. Mr. Jordan to ask the Planning Board, which ordinance they are in violation of.
Nancy will prepare a certified letter to Sisti’s since she has received no response from her last letter.
Library: The library will be posting an advertisement for a custodian.
Accounts payable and payroll were approved.
A motion by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Nancy Tanner
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Richard DeBold, Chairman D. Michael Paveglio Jeffrey Jordan
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