Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
July 13, 2010
Members Present: Chairman Jeffrey Jordan, Richard DeBold, D. Michael Paveglio and Jamie A Pike, Administrative Assistant.
Others Present: Allen Mayville, Jr., Barbara Frangione, Ed Millette, Kristine Cole, and Brandon Giuda.
Chairman Jordan called the meeting to order at 7:07pm.
Public Hearing – Acceptance and Expenditure of FEMA Grant Funds – February 25, 2010 Wind Storm
The following motion was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. Paveglio:
Pursuant to RSA 31:95-n, the Board of Selectmen shall accept unanticipated funds in the amount of $9,384.28 received from FEMA in support of the February 25, 2010 Wind Storm. The Board of Selectmen also authorizes the expenditure of $9,329.37 of such funds with the remaining $54.91 being deposited into the General Fund. It shall be the responsibility of the Town of Chichester to maintain an accurate record of all funds, detailing their expenditure, and that such records shall be made available upon request.
Mr. Jordan opened the floor for general comment and discussion. Mr. Mayville questioned the Board as to their reasoning behind the decision to expend these funds, whereas the previous Road Agent was not permitted to. Mr. Pike explained for the Board and those present that Nancy and he had a meeting with the Auditor the previous week to discuss the financial record keeping procedure should the Board vote to expend. The procedure given was to set-up a new line item for the expenses incurred relative to the storm. Such expenditures and the related revenue would become “off budget” and not reported on either the MS-6 or the MS-4, but would be reported on the MS-5 which details the gross revenues and expenditures for the Town. It was also explained that Mr. Plunkett provided a listing of all the
hours and invoices related to the incident, and Mr. Pike reviewed all the time sheets and invoices representing the submittal and determined the full true value of the incident. Under this method, the expenditures will be removed from the Highway Department expense lines and “re-coded” to the off budget expense line, thereby allowing the originally budgeted funds to be available for other projects.
The method of reimbursement from FEMA was based upon the quantity of chips created from the debris caused by the wind storm. A set value was placed per cubic yard produced and 75% of this value was reimbursed to the Town. When calculated, Chichester’s actual expenditure was less than this amount. This reimbursement is only for the tree damage as other damages caused by this storm to roads and buildings was submitted under a separate application.
Being no further discussion, the original motion was called for a vote. Motion passes.
Interview: Blaze Konefal for the Conservation Commission
Mr. Konefal has attended the past two meetings of the Conservation Commission, and brings to the Commission a love of the outdoors and a desire to preserve Chichester’s land and property.
A motion was made by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. Jordan to appoint Mr. Konefal to the Conservation Commmission for a term of three years. Motion Passes.
Discussion: Brandon Giuda regarding Hawkers and Peddlers
Mr. Giuda was unable to be present at the recent Public Hearing regarding the proposed Hawkers and Peddlers Licensing Ordinance. Mr. Giuda brings forward a different perspective from that of a legitimate business owner. Mr. Giuda feels that Hawkers and Peddlers take business away from the locally established businesses and use the Town’s services without any remuneration and should be required to make some type of contribution to the Town. Mr. Giuda offered his assistance in revising the proposed ordinance if the Board wished to move forward with this effort.
Other Business:
Comcast:
The Board requests that a meeting be set-up with the Cable Committee and Brian Christiansen of Comcast to finalize the franchise contract.
Zoning Violations:
Map 3 Lot 32 Signage: Mr. Paveglio reported that he has visited the property and met with the owner. Mr. Paveglio reported that the banners attached to the trailer, with respect to the ordinance, should not be considered signs. Mr. DeBold felt that whereas temporary signage is specifically addressed within the ordinance and only allowed for specific purposes that the banners do violate the ordinance. A letter shall be drafted for review at the next meeting.
Non-Public Session #1:
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II, C, a motion was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. Paveglio to enter into a non-public session to discuss a personnel matter. (8:15pm) A roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Jordan-YEA Mr. DeBold-YEA Mr. Paveglio-YEA Motion passes.
A motion was made by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. Jordan to seal the minutes of the non-public session indefinitely and close the non-public session. (8:25pm) A roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Jordan-YEA Mr. DeBold-YEA Mr. Paveglio-YEA Motion passes.
Non-Public Session #2:
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II, C, a motion was made by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. Jordan to enter into a non-public session to discuss a personnel matter. (8:25pm) A roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Jordan-YEA Mr. DeBold-YEA Mr. Paveglio-YEA Motion passes.
Mr. Pike excused himself from the meeting for the purposes of this session.
A motion was made by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. Jordan to seal the minutes of the non-public session indefinitely and close the non-public session. (8:40pm) A roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Jordan-YEA Mr. DeBold-YEA Mr. Paveglio-YEA Motion passes.
Being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie A Pike. Administrative Assistant Not approved until signed.
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Jeffrey Jordan Richard DeBold D. Michael Paveglio
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