Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
May 18, 2010
Members present: Jeffrey Jordan, Richard DeBold, Michael Paveglio
Others Present: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), Kris Cole, Barbara Frangione, Cindy Mayville, Alan Mayville, John Martell, Alan Quimby, Ed Millette, Steve Stock, Michele Plunkett, Jim Plunkett, Walter Sanborn, Pat Clarke, Bette Bogdan, Donna Chagnon, Thomas Houle, Karen Lingner, Steve MacCleery, Holly MacCleery, Chris Fyffe, Paul Carboneau, Nick Dunbar
Chairman Jordan opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
Department Heads
Fire Warden: Warden Stock thanked the truck committee for their work. The new Forestry is in service. There was a discussion about fire suppression foam.
EMD: John Martell forwarded to Nancy the letter from FEMA regarding the Scheys project. Nancy informed the Selectmen that she did speak with Mr. Verville this week; however, Mr. Scheys asked that she table the discussion for a meeting when he can be in attendance.
Police: Chief Clarke reported that the new Forestry truck had backed into the new cruiser. He is trying to do the repairs himself. Mr. Paveglio asked Alan Quimby if the Fire Department has a backing policy. Deputy Chief Quimby said the policy was not followed and he is taking care of that issue.
Mr. Paveglio asked Chief Clarke about the on-call schedule as Chief Clarke seems to be filling all the on call hours himself.
Highway: The Highway department has picked up the new truck. They have dismantled the Blazer and will list it on Craigslist. The brush at the park was cleaned up. There is also a leaning tree. Jim will determine if it is on the Town’s property. The excavator was in for repairs. The FEMA paperwork is done. Nancy asked about the Blue International. Jim does not know what the current issues are. It is not being used. The Selectmen would like to dispose of it through a sealed bid process. Mr. Jordan has concerns about selling the Blazer because there is so much wrong with it. Jim will disclose exactly what is wrong with the vehicle when selling it.
Mr. DeBold wants to get the Road Advisory Committee going this week. He is scheduling a meeting for Wednesday the 26th 6:30 at the Highway Shed.
Mr. Paveglio asked Jim about the overtime on his time card. Jim reported that was to do paperwork. In the future Mr. Paveglio would like OT explained on the timecards.
Chief Clarke thanked the Highway crew for cleaning up by the safety building.
Fire Department: Alan reports an offer on the Explorer of $1,100. Mike Paveglio wants the bill of sale to include all that we know is wrong with the vehicle. Alan received a complaint that Rescue had left trash behind at an accident scene. Alan will follow up with a letter of apology. Alan is setting up a CDL class for all drivers through LGC. Alan asked about the parking lot crack repair. Jim Plunkett will get that information for Alan.
Alan asked about the status of the Fire Chief. He received many calls on Sunday from members who were confused by the Chiefs presence at the Fire Station. The Selectmen told Alan that they would update Alan on the Chief’s status later in the meeting as the Selectmen needed to discuss it.
Mr. Paveglio received a compliment from Chris and Desire Weir for the Fire Department for their excellent patient care at a recent accident.
Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to sell the 2002 Ford Explorer for $1,100. Motion passes.
Public Hearing – Establishment of fees
Mr. Jordan thanked Jamie Pike for his hard work on the proposed fee schedule. Jamie reviewed the proposed schedule and methodology. With the new proposal the Building Department would be at about 75% funded from fees. There was a discussion on Impact fees, which in many cases went down. These fees are based on new CIP items and can be reviewed annually. Steve Stock asked if water source development could be considered eligible for impact fees. Mr. Jordan agreed.
Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBold to adopt the fees as published.
On the discussion Mr. Jordan stated that he has always been opposed to impact fees. Mr. Paveglio stated that he would agree except he feels paying the school bond with the fees is a good use of the funds. Motion passes.
Other Business
Trash receptacle at Bridge: The Road Agent has agreed to empty the trash bin at the Bridge.
Disposing of Town Property: Steve MacCleery inquired about the disposing of Town property. The items discussed at this meeting are being disposed of in different manners. He would like the Town to dispose of all items the same way. He said a lot of people attend the State auction. Mr. Jordan said he understands Mr. MacCleery’s point. He said that we are using the different methods to try and get the most money we can.
Zoning: The Selectmen received a complaint of someone living in a School Bus on Center Road. Selectmen Jordan will investigate.
Voting hours: Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Paveglio to set the voting hours for the Primary on September 14, 2010 to 7am – 7pm. Motion passes.
Flora Kerr: Flora Kerr provided additional documentation for her hot dog wagon. Mr. DeBold gave an overview of last week’s discussion. Holly MacCleery had concerns that it may open a can of worms. Mr. DeBold did not feel it was a Zoning Ordinance issue because it does not have to do with land and it is temporary. Mr. DeBold’s thought was to allow it for Memorial Day weekend while the Board works to approve a Hawkers and Peddlers Ordinance. Mr. Jordan has a concern about allowing this without an ordinance in place. He is concerned that we may be setting a precedent. Jamie Pike will draft an ordinance and invite the ZBA and Planning Board to next weeks Selectmen’s meeting for input.
Mike Paveglio would like to see a letter from Tractor Supply on their letterhead. Mrs. Kerr did provide a letter, but it was not on Tractor Supply letter head. Nancy will contact Mrs. Kerr and let her know the requirement.
The Selectmen tabled the decision until next week.
Suncook River: Nancy received a call from the Pembroke Town Administrator. Some of the Towns surrounding the Suncook River have flooding concerns that are not being addressed by the State. These Towns feel that if the Towns got together and made a joint effort to request State attention it will be more successful. They have scheduled a meeting for June 21st for 6:30 at the Epsom Town Offices. All three Selectmen are planning to attend.
Comcast: Nancy received another revision from Bryan Christianson of Comcast and forwarded it to the Selectmen and Cable Committee. Mr. Paveglio will contact Brandon Giuda and follow up.
Appointments: Richard DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Paveglio to appoint David Dobson, Stan Brehm, Allen Mayville, and John Amsden to the Road Advisory Committee for the term of one year. Motion passes.
Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to appoint Ed Millette to the Budget Committee for a three year term to expire in 2013. Motion passes.
Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to appoint Thomas Houle to the Planning Board Alternate position for a three year term to expire in 2013. Motion passes.
Nancy mentioned Steve MacCleery for the remaining Budget Committee opening. Mr. Paveglio had concerns about appointing Mr. MacCleery. He feels the committee would benefit from having someone new who has not been involved previously to the extent that Mr. MacCleery has. Mr. DeBold and Mr. Jordan both feel Mr. MacCleery would be a good fit for the committee.
Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to appoint Mr. MacCleery to fill the open two year position on the Budget Committee, expiring in 2012. Jordon – Yes, Debold – Yes and Paveglio - No Motion carries.
Signs: Mr. Paveglio will be meeting with Kate Hall on Friday concerning signs and lighting. The Planning Board will be sending correspondence to the Selectmen regarding sign violations. Mr. DeBold has spoken with the Driving Range regarding some possible violations there. He will follow up.
Fire Chief: Mr. DeBold referenced the recent article in the Concord Monitor stating that the County Attorney will not be pressing charges against Gilbert Vien. The Town does need to determine if any of the Personnel Policies were violated. Mr. DeBold wants to go into a nonpublic session for that purpose. Mr. Jordan feels this should be done tonight.
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II(c), a motion was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. DeBold to enter into non-public session for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. In the discussion Mr. Jordan asked for Former Selectmen Steve MacCleery to be allowed into the nonpublic session, but withdrew that request after a brief discussion. Mr. Sanborn urged the Selectmen to accept input from the Fire Department. A roll call vote was taken: Jordan– yea, DeBold yea, Paveglio – yea. Motion passes.
Pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3, a motion was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. DeBold
to exit the non-public session at 9:08pm. A roll call vote was taken: Jordan– yea, DeBold yea, Paveglio -yea. Motion passes.
The minutes of the nonpublic session were sealed indefinitely.
During the nonpublic session the Selectmen passed a motion to place Gilbert Vien on paid Administrative Leave effective immediately from duties of Fire Chief and any Fire Department activities until further notice. Jordon – No, Debold – Yes and Paveglio – Yes.
Steve Stock inquired as to the status of Gil Vien as one of his deputies. Steve Stock will notify Ranger Miner of Gil Vien’s status.
Accounts payable and payroll were approved.
The minutes from May 18, 2010 were approved.
A motion by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. DeBold to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Nancy Tanner
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Jeffrey Jordan, Chairman Richard DeBold D. Michael Paveglio
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