Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
February 21, 2012
Members present: Richard DeBold, Mike Paveglio, Jeff Jordan
Others Present: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), Ed Millette, Alan Quimby, Fred Chagnon, Donna Chagnon, Alan Mayville, Cindy Mayville, Lucille Noel, Jim Plunkett, Michele Plunkett, Patrick Clarke, Richard Millette, Frank Harrison
Chairman DeBold opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
Public Hearings
Acceptance of Unanticipated Funds in Excess of $5,000: The Heritage Commission has been awarded a grant in the amount of $9,850 from the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Restoration. These funds will be used to restore, winterize and energy enhance approximately ½ of the windows in the Grange Hall.
Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Paveglio to accept a grant from the State of NH Dept. of Cultural Restoration in the amount of $9,850 and to expend such funds to restore windows in the Grange Hall. Motion passes.
RSA 466:30 Dog Control Law: On the ballot this year the voters will be asked if they support adopting RSA 466:30 making it unlawful for any dog to run at large, with some exceptions. Should the Town vote in favor of adopting the provisions of this RSA it will give the Selectmen the ability to enact a local ordinance and regulate fees associated with capturing loose dogs.
RSA 261:153 Fees for Registration Permits: At Town Meeting the voters will be asked whether they support the collection of an additional vehicle registration fee in the amount of $5.00 for the purpose of supporting improvements in the transportation system including roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, parking and intermodal facilities and public transportation. It was explained that the State used to charge a $30 fee on registrations and the Town received about $5.00 back from the fee. Since the State rescinded the fee the Town’s Highway Block Grant Revenue has been cut. This would be a way for the Town to recoup the lost revenue. Comments from the public indicated they would like the $5 fee (if passed) to be rescinded if the State re-established their fee and continued to give a portion of
that back to the Town. The Board seemed to agree that if that happens the $5 fee (if passed) should be reconsidered.
Department Heads
Police: Chief Clarke will be bringing new part-time officers onboard after completion of the back ground checks. The added Officers will fill a need to cover shifts.
Food Pantry: Donna would like to thank Fred Chagnon for filling in for her while she was away.
Highway: The Department has been continuing with basic maintenance, pot hole and gravel repair. They have done some tree work on Durgin Road. They widened the shed entrance and increased the visibility there. The Red Truck went off Hilliard Road during recent icy conditions. The Road Agent would like to look at adding on-spot chains to the vehicles. Several other Towns use them and on average they need to be repaired/replace about 1 time per year.
The Road Agent made the Selectmen aware that the specifications for the new truck include air conditioning and this is because there are new regulations that require you to have air conditioning when entering a gravel pit.
Fire: The Department has been having some informal discussions with the Road Agent regarding the purchase of large ticket items and how to best schedule those for the Town. Chief Quimby and Chief Wright will be discussing the coverage agreement with Loudon. Mr. Paveglio would like to be present for those discussions.
Library: Approximately 40 people were in and out of the Library this weekend for the artists reception. There were two sales generated with 20% donated to the Library. There will be a game night next week. On March 10th and 12th there will be an open house. There will be a gardening program on March 28th and a cherry pie raffle at the end of the month.
Other Business
Frank Harrison: Mr. Harrison expressed his interest in serving on the Conservation Commission as an Alternate Member. He provided a letter outlining his qualifications. Nancy will check and vacancies and contact Mr. Harrison.
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) Mr. DeBold made a motion at 7:37 seconded by Mr. Jordan to enter in nonpublic session. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Pursuant to RSA 91-A Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Paveglio to exit the nonpublic session at 8:06.
The minutes of the nonpublic session were sealed.
A motion by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. DeBold to adjourn the meeting at 8:15. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Nancy Tanner
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Richard DeBold, Chairman D. Michael Paveglio Jeffrey Jordan
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