Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Members Present: Richard DeBold, Jeff Jordan, Town Administrator Jodi Pinard
Others Present: Nate Cyr, Joe Austin, Donna Chagnon, Lucille Noel, Philip Hitchcock, Ann Davis, Gil Vein, Paul Vein, Evelyn Pike, Pat Clarke, Tom Houle
Call to Order: Mr. DeBold called the meeting to order at 6:30pm
Appointments:
Nate Cyr – Town Moderator
Mr. Cyr stated that he wanted to become familiar with the how the Board felt about a few warrant articles and review the process for Town Meeting.
Mr. DeBold stated that I believe we would like to follow the process that we have always followed. First review the budget and then move onto the other warrant articles.
Mr. Cyr stated that the moderators have an email list serve where moderator’s can ask questions or learn what other towns are doing. Some towns will have the selectmen make a motion, another will second, and then discussion will begin.
Mr. DeBold stated that we would like to continue with the process that the Town has always followed. The Moderator begins the discussion and we move forward from that point.
Mr. Cyr stated that I would like to recognize the veterans in the audience and have them lead the Pledge of Allegiance. I would like to have the residents in attendance vote on the Moderator’s rules and then move forward from that point.
Mr. DeBold stated that is good idea.
General Business/Board Discussion:
Accident Reconstruction Software Update
Chief Pat Clarke stated that the accident reconstruction software the department uses is due for an update. I am requesting we pay for this out of the Police Office Equipment Capital Reserve Fund.
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to purchase the accident software update from FARO Technologies in the amount of $505 to be paid out of the Police Office Equipment Capital Reserve Fund. Motion Passes.
Shuttle Service for Town Meeting
Mrs. Pinard reviewed the proposal for have a shuttle to transport residents from Town Hall to the school on March 14, for Town Meeting. Parking is an issue at the school. The school has utilized a shuttle for Multicultural Night and they will be using one again for School Meeting. The proposal will have a shuttle running from 9:00 – 4:30pm or until the end Town Meeting. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes.
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to provide shuttle service for Town Meeting on Saturday March 14, 2015, not to exceed $500. Motion Passes
Highway Loader Oil Cooler Repair
Mrs. Pinard handed out an email from Mr. Plunkett informing the Board of a repair that is needed for the loader. Mr. Plunkett stated in his email that a puddle was found under the loader and found the oil cooler to be leaking. The price for a new oil cooler is $2,500. Mr. Plunkett stated that he was removing all 4 oil coolers from the loader and bringing them to Bow to be looked at to see if having them repaired can be less expensive.
A motion was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. DeBold to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500 for the oil cooler to be replaced for the loader and to be paid out of the Government Vehicle Maintenance Trust Fund. Motion Passes.
Abatement Request
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to grant the abatement recommendation of the assessor for Map 1 Lot 31 in the amount of $103,000 in assessed value. Motion Passes
Public Input:
Lucille Noel stated there is a leak on the left hand side at the Historical Society and they will keep an eye on it.
Non – Public 91-A:3 II (c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the public body, itself, unless such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to any application or tax abatement or waiver of a fee, fine, or other levy, if based on inability to pay or poverty of the applicant
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (c). DeBold Aye, Jordan Aye. Motion Passes.
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to exit non-public session. DeBold Aye, Jordan Aye. Motion Passes
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to seal the minutes for 20 years. DeBold Aye, Jordan Aye. Motion Passes
A motion was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. DeBold to postpone until September 1, 2015, the consideration of tax deed for the property located at Map 3 Lot 68B with the expectation that the condominium documents will be completed and payment of back taxes are paid removing it from the outstanding tax deeding process. Motion Passes
Mr. Jordan stated that it was a pleasure to serve with Chairman DeBold. Although we may not have seen eye to eye all the time he has made Chichester a better place. No matter what the situation you always treated residents with respect. Thank you for your service.
Adjournment
Being no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Not approved until signed
Jodi Pinard, Town Administrator
Richard DeBold D. Michael Paveglio Jeffrey Jordan
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