Chichester Board of Selectmen
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES
July 14, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman MacCleery, Selectman Jordan, Selectman DeBold and Administrator Lisa Stevens. Others present: John Martell & Marlene Hammond
Chairman MacCleery opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
Subject: Public Hearing-Expend FEMA Grant of $5,000 to update the Town of Chichester All Hazard Mitigation Plan
Chairman MacCleery opened the Public Hearing and stated for the record that the Board has the authority to accept grant money through prior legislative action. However, the law requires a public hearing for any award $5,000 and greater. The Emergency Management Director (EMD) applied for and was awarded this grant money. The Board has already accepted the grant money and Hubbard Consulting has been retained to complete the update plan.
Chairman MacCleery asked Emergency Management Director, John Martell, what the consequences would be if the Board did not vote to expend the grant money received and update the All Hazard Mitigation Plan. The town would no longer comply with the requirements of FEMA, the result of which would mean the town was no longer eligible to receive FEMA grant money.
Chairman MacCleery moved to expend $5,000 in FEMA grant funds for payment to Hubbard Consulting for completion of the update to the Town of Chichesterís All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Selectman Jordan seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion carried.
The Board has received counsel opinion as to the request by the Old Home Day Committee for legal review of a Liability Waiver drafted for use on this yearís Scavenger Hunt event. Selectman DeBold will follow-up with OHD committee member, Julie Raposa.
Subject: Town Administrator Interviews
Present: MacCleery, Jordan, DeBold, Stevens & Hammond
Chairman MacCleery moved to enter into non-public session at 7:15pm, pursuant to NH RSA 91-A: 3, II, a, to discuss the hiring process and conduct interviews. Selectman Jordan seconded the motion, the Chairman called for the vote. DeBold - yes; Jordan - yes; MacCleery - yes. Motion carried.
Chairman MacCleery moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session for a period of five years. Selectman Jordan seconded the motion, the Chairman called the vote. DeBold - yes; Jordan - yes; MacCleery - yes. Motion carried.
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Selectman DeBold moved to close the non-public session at 9:30pm. Selectman Jordan seconded the motion, the Chairman called the vote. DeBold - yes; Jordan - yes; MacCleery - yes. Motion carried.
The hiring process has progressed to checking references on two candidates. The Board plans on making a job offer next week.
GENERAL BUSINESS/BOARD DISCUSSION:
Chairman MacCleery opened the two bids received for heating fuel for the 2009-2010 heating season:
Davis Fuels - $2.299 / gallon
Fred Fuller - $1.975 / gallon
Selectman Jordan moved to accept the bid from Fred Fuller for heating fuel at a cost of $1.97 per gallon. Selectman DeBold seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion carried. Chairman MacCleery signed the contract with Fred Fuller.
The Board reviewed a zoning complaint regarding map 3, lot 36 and lot 40A concerning alleged building without a permit. The Board requested this be directed to the Building Inspector for status of the property.
The office has received an inquiry regarding the status of the contaminated well on the Morse property. The Board discussed their desire to have all the wells involved in the incident retested for calcium chloride levels to determine if the contamination still exists.
Chairman MacCleery moved to enter into non-public session at 9:50pm, pursuant to NH RSA 91:A-3, II, e, to discuss a settlement offer in the Levitina Lawsuit. Selectman Jordan seconded the motion, the Chairman called for the vote. DeBold - yes; Jordan - yes; MacCleery - yes. Motion carried.
Chairman MacCleery moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session for a period of five years. Selectman Jordan seconded the motion, the Chairman called the vote. DeBold - yes; Jordan - yes; MacCleery - yes. Motion carried.
Chairman MacCleery moved to close the non-public session at 10:04pm. Selectman DeBold seconded the motion, the Chairman called the vote. DeBold - yes; Jordan - yes; MacCleery - yes. Motion carried.
Selectman Jordan will contact town counsel with a counter offer from the Board.
The Board signed the minutes of July 7, 2009, as written. The Board signed the non-public minutes of July 7, 2009, as written.
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The Board signed payroll and accounts payable totaling $442,261.04.
Note, the minutes of June 23, 2009, incorrectly stated the abatement amount of Jordan, map 2, lot 38a. The correct amount abated by the Board was $1068.00, plus any interest due.
Being no further business for the evening, Chairman MacCleery adjourned the meeting at 10:07pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Stevens
Administrator
Approved As Written
7/21/09
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Stephen MacCleery, Chairman Jeffrey Jordan Richard DeBold
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