Chichester Board of Selectmen
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
May 31, 2005
Present: Chairman DeBold, Selectman Colbert, Selectman MacCleery and Patty Wooster, Administrative Assistant. Chairman DeBold opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
SUBJECT: Highway Department
HIGHLIGHTS: Road Agent, David Kenneally stated that he is requesting bids for paving. He is also requesting bids for roadside mowing. Patty asked Mr. Kenneally if in his bid for roadside mowing if he could include mowing at Thunder Bridge. Mrs. Lucille Noel who is a member of the Historical Society asked if Mr. Kenneally could spray Round-Up on the poison ivy. Mr. Kenneally said he could not, because of the location of the bridge, it is too close to the waterway and you can not spray chemicals, you must have someone who is certified by the State spray the chemicals. Mrs. Noel understood and said that the Society will have to get someone to spray and mow.
On behalf of the Historical Society, Patty asked Mr. Kenneally about putting railings at the embankments of Thunder Bridge and realign shifted stones at the east embankment of Thunder Bridge. Chairman DeBold said that he, Mr. Chuck Corliss, (DOT inspector) and Mr. Reinhardt (member of the Historical Society) met at Thunder Bridge to inspect the bridge, Mr. Carliss had suggested the railings and the realignment of the stones. Mr. Kenneally said that he did not have money in his budget to do the work or purchase the supplies. He asked Chairman DeBold the size of the area that the stones need to be realigned. Chairman DeBold said he thought it was about 6 feet. Chairman DeBold said that Mr. Carliss said the bridge needs some attention in the near future. A suggestion was made
that next year in the budget there should be a line item for “Town Maintenance”
Mr. Kenneally told the Board that he could not post the roads “No thru trucking” as the roads he wanted to post are roads that are connected to other towns. If he was going to post the roads he would need permission from Loudon and Pembroke. He said he did not think that Loudon or Pembroke would approve his request. Patty had spoken to Local Government Center who had a contradictory opinion.
Selectman MacCleery asked Mr. Kenneally to remove the sand from Webster Mills Bridge, he said if he could not get the fire department to blow off the sand, that Mr. Kenneally should hand sweep and shovel the sand off the bridge.
SUBJECT: Police Department
HIGHLIGHTS: Chief Clarke informed the Board that Joe Orlando had declined the full time police officer position. Chief Clarke said that he was going to put an ad in the Concord Monitor and the Union Leader for one full-time police officer and two part-time officers. Chief Clarke said he was hoping to be able to hire officers that already have their certification. Selectman Colbert suggested making the offer more enticing by offering a sign on bonus for persons who are certified, since there is a significant cost savings when the Town does not have to pay an officer’s salary when they are at the Police Academy.
SUBJECT: Fire Department
HIGHLIGHTS: Chief Paveglio asked that the Minutes from May 17, 2005 be corrected. He asked that it be made clear that the GMC K-1 was not out of service, that the vehicle is not reliable and not used for primary use. He stated that vehicle has been taken off the “compact” list. He stated that it would cost a lot of money to repair the truck. He stated that the Fire Department is using the Dodge Ram, which is outfitted for forest fires is on loan from Bow. In addition, Chief Paveglio wanted the Minutes of May 17, 2005 to reflect an additional bay the Fire/Rescue Station would benefit the Fire Department for many years, however, the Police Station’s addition would be in two phases, the first phase would be occupying the entire basement and the second phase would be an
addition to expand the Police Department out.
Chief Paveglio was asked by Chairman DeBold about the Committee that is to be formed to study the need for full-time fire/rescue personnel. The full-time EMT would cover the hours between 6AM and 6PM five days a week. Chief Paveglio stated that he would put an ad together and publish it the Suncook Valley Sun.
SUBJECT: Building Inspector
HIGHLIGHTS: The Building Inspector, Mr. Dave Paveglio stated that all of the building permits were gone and all impact fees have been paid. Mr. Paveglio stated that he had spoken to Mr. Joe Austin regarding the settlement between the Town of Chichester and Mr. Mullaney. Mr. Austin does not think that it is fair for Mr. Mullaney to receive six building permits per year.
Mr. Paveglio brought to the attention of the Board the signage at Super Shoes. He said they were over their sign limitation, he also noted that the neon signs in the windows may not be UL Listed. Chief Paveglio said he would go to Super Shoes and inspect the neon signs. He said if the signs are not UL Listed, they are considered a fire hazard and will have to be removed. He said a copy of his findings goes directly to the Fire Marshall.
SUBJECT: Mr. Joe Austin
HIGHLIGHTS: Mr. Austin came to the Board of Selectmen to discuss Mr. Mullaney. He feels it is not fair that Mr. Mullaney receive six building permits per year for three years. He said that in accordance with the town ordinances Section II-1 (c) No one person, corporation or entity shall be entitled to more than three building permits in any one calendar year. He asked the Board how the Town could issue Mr. Mullaney six permits when it is against the Town Ordinances. Selectman Colbert said that Mr. Mullaney does not have the six permits at this time and is still required to submit plans, septic plans approval and get driveway permits; within ninety (90) days from January 1st . It was explained to Mr. Austin that Mr. Mullaney has to hold up his end of the bargain.
Mr. Mullaney’s project has been in litigation for three years and it is legal for the Town to negotiate. Mr. Austin said that he has no other alternative than to sue the Town.
SUBJECT: Carolee Davison
HIGHLIGHTS: The Board of Selectmen asked the Treasurer, Mrs. Carolee Davison to meet with the Board regarding switching the Town’s bank account from Citizen’s Bank to the Bank of New Hampshire. The Board suggested that the Town of Chichester stay with Citizen’s Bank as the bank is offering the Town a good interest rate. Mrs. Davison was in agreement and she said she spoke to Rena Baker about doing the bank business.
SUBJECT: General Business
HIGHLIGHTS: Selectman MacCleery stated that he received a phone call from Mr. Ed O’Brien regarding his application for his vehicle dealer license. Chairman DeBold said he would sign the application when Mr. O’Brien completes the application.
The Board signed payroll and accounts payable.
Legal correspondence, mail and e-mail were reviewed.
Being no further business, Chairman DeBold adjourned the meeting at 10:45 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Wooster
Administrative Assistant
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Chairman Richard DeBold
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Stephen MacCleery
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David Colbert
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