Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
January 5, 2010
Members present: Stephen MacCleery, Jeffrey Jordan, and Richard DeBold
Others Present: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), Jim Plunkett, Michele Plunkett, Gil Vien, Bette Bogdan, Patrick Clarke, Alan Mayville, Walter Sanborn, Mike Paveglio, John Martell, Thomas Houle
Chairman MacCleery opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
Department Heads
Highway: Mr. Plunkett reported that one of our wings was hit by a person backing out of their driveway and that the necessary reports have been filed. Mr. Plunkett had a few complaints about not enough sand on the dirt roads he has adjusted the auger. Comcast re-wired a broken line. Mr. Plunkett was able to purchase the plow previously discussed.
Police: Still short staffed.
Other Business
Comcast: Nancy is looking into saving money by using Comcast for our phone service.
Premium Conversion: Nancy contacted LGC so that the Town could elect Premium Conversion of Section 125. This will enable the employees to save money by electing to have their insurance premiums taken out pre-tax.
Mr. MacCleery made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to adopt the premium conversion benefit. Motion carried.
Zoning: Nancy will draft letters to Dapergolas and the Car Farm as neither has contact us.
Mr. DeBold reports seeing shields on the lights at the Weathervane and he will follow-up.
Open Positions: There was discussion about the open board/committee positions. Mr. MacCleery and Mr. Vien report having heard interest in them.
Well: Nancy was unable to find previous testing on the well at 86 Suncook Valley Road. Upon further reading of the testing results submitted by the homeowner it was determined that the item over limit was Chloride. The town has not been using Chloride on the roads, however, the state may be. Nancy will research the correct contact at the state and notify the homeowner.
Fire Warden: Nancy spoke to Doug Miner and rescinded the Selectmen’s recommendation of Steve Stock for Warden. Doug Miner said that the appointment papers have already been signed and the only thing remaining was for the Director to sign the cards and letters for the Warden. The Department of Forest and Lands processes the reappointments as soon as they receive the paperwork from the Town’s. The Director will not be in the office until Monday. Doug Miner could not say if he would remove Mr. Stock from office.
Mr. MacCleery would like to speak to the Deputy Wardens to see if any of them would be interested in stepping up to Warden. Mr. Jordan feels the Deputies should be given priority over the general public. Nancy will invite the Deputy Wardens to next weeks Selectmen’s meeting.
Audit: Nancy and Jamie met with the auditors today. The auditing process has begun.
Non-Public Session:
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II(c), a motion was made by Mr. MacCleery and seconded by Mr. Jordan to enter into non-public session to discuss a personnel issue. A roll call vote was taken: MacCleery – yea, Jordan yea, DeBold-yea. Motion passes.
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, a motion was made by Mr. MacCleery and seconded by Mr. DeBold to exit the non-public session at 8:05 pm. A roll call vote was taken: MacCleery – Yea, Jordan – Yea, DeBold - Yea. Motion passes.
Revenues: Nancy will work on the projected 2010 revenues and email to the Selectmen by the end of the week.
Agricultural Commission: Nancy will write a warrant article for the formation of an agricultural commission.
Economic Development Committee: The role of an economic development committee was discussed. Mr. DeBold would like to keep the formation of such a committee as an idea for next year.
Filing for Candidacy: The filing period for candidacy is January 20 – January 29. The Town Clerk will be open on the 29th from 3:00 – 5:00.
Accounts payable and payroll were approved.
A motion by Mr. MacCleery and seconded by Mr. Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Nancy Tanner
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Stephen MacCleery, Sr., Chairman Jeffrey Jordan Richard DeBold
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