Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Members Present: Richard DeBold, Jeff Jordan, Tom Jameson, Town Administrator Jodi Pinard, and Administrative Assistant Kristy McIntosh
Others Present: Ed Millette, Mike Williams, Craig McIntosh, Jim Plunkett, Tom Houle, Lucille Noel, Chief Quimby, Tom Houle, Donna Chagnon, Ann Davis, Matt Cole, Kris Cole, Gilbert Vien, Kevin Mara, Joe Austin and other members of the public.
Call to Order Mr. DeBold called the meeting to order at 6:30pm
Map 8 Lot 46 – Follow up
Mrs. Pinard stated that she had no further update. Mrs. Pike is still doing mortgage research and there should be an update available for the next meeting.
Appointments for the Planning Board and other business-
Chairman Mara came to the meeting to discuss his thoughts on the vacancies on the Planning Board. Currently there are two full slots available for voting members that need to be filled. Mr. Houle is also up for reappointment and would like to continue serving as a full member.
Mr. Mara stated to the Board that he would like to move up the two alternates that were interested in becoming voting members, Craig McIntosh and Ann Davis. Mr. Cole had stated that he did not wish to move up. Mr. Mara would also like to talk to the Planning Board at the April 7th meeting to review the candidates to fill the alternate’s positions.
Mr. DeBold makes a motion for Craig McIntosh and Ann Davis to become full voting members of the Planning Board. Mr. Jameson seconds the motion. Motion passes.
Mr. DeBold makes a motion to reappoint Tom Houle as a full member to the Planning Board. Mr. Jameson seconds the motion. Motion Passes.
Mr. Mara had questions regarding the $3,000.00 that was approved at town meeting and how it should be used. Mr. DeBold stated that the warrant article is to update the Master Plan and not zoning.
Mr. Mara wanted permission to talk to the town attorney about the Lighting Amendment and its unconstitutionality.
Mr. DeBold suggested that the Planning Board work on a warrant article for next year to change the ordinance and to also contact the Town attorney for more advice.
Mr. DeBold wanted to discuss with the Planning Board members that were present that he was concerned about the appearance the Board was giving at meetings. Mr. DeBold feels the Planning Board looks unprepared and doesn’t appear to look knowledgeable about Chichester’s zoning.
Mr. Mara stated that was how the Board works. They use discussion to work through things.
Highway-
Mr. Plunkett stated that the sanders have been taken out of the trucks. They have been working on grading the roads using 1½ inch crushed gravel. They are considering paving Meetinghouse Rd. while the construction is occurring at the Library.
Fire-
Chief Quimby stated that he received two quotes, and the third vendor was not interested for the new ambulance. The lowest bid was from Professional Vehicle Corp. (AEV), In the amount of 224,089.64.
Mr. Jameson asked if the ambulance would carry a warranty.
Mrs. Cole stated that it does carry a normal Ford Chasse warranty along with a box and electric 7 year warranty.
Mr. DeBold makes a motion to award the bid to Professional Vehicle Corp. (AEV) to build and deliver an ambulance for the amount of $224,089.64 with the anticipated delivery date of October 2016. Mr. Jordan seconds the motion. Motion Passes.
Library-
Ms. Noel stated that the closing on the Shirley Waters property will be delayed. One of the beneficiary’s passed away so the closing will be pushed out at least 4-6 weeks.
Other Business-
Mrs. Pinard stated that she had received an old bean pot from Chichester old home day circa 1903. A Ms. Louise Harding had contacted Mrs. Pinard through email and stated that she found it going through her parents attic.
Public Input-
Mr. McIntosh had a concern about not being able to hear in the Grange Hall during Planning Board meetings. He asked if it would be possible to get microphones or move to the firehouse for meetings.
Chief Quimby stated that the Firehouse was not ADA rated to have public meetings along with other issues that would have to be addressed.
Mrs. Pinard stated that Mr. Pike had previously tried using microphones at the meetings with very poor results.
Mr. DeBold suggested that the Grange Hall set up for the Planning Board be reconfigured or we look into a room at the school.
Fire Pond-
Mr. Austin came to the meeting to talk about whether or not his fire pond should be considered open space. Mr. Austin was instructed that he needed to talk to the Planning Board about this matter.
Scott Marston-
Mr. Marston came in to speak with the Board about his illegal fires he was fined for the previous week. He indicated to the Board that snow had fallen that morning, so he tried to burn his pile with cover on the ground. The sun came out very quickly and started melting the snow rapidly. He was very apologetic for causing the situation and asked the Board to go easy on him.
Mr. DeBold told Mr. Marston that Warden Stock had already submitted a bill. After some discussion the Board decided to reduce the bill.
Mr. DeBold makes a motion to reduce the reimbursement for Scott Marston to $100.00 for illegal burning. Mr. Jordan seconds. Motion Passes.
Non-Public-
Non-Public Session – RSA 91-A:3 II (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the public body
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, Jameson Aye, Jordan Aye. Motion Passes.
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to exit non-public session DeBold Aye, Jameson Aye, Jordan Aye. Motion Passes
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan to seal the non-public meeting minutes indefinitely. DeBold Aye, Jameson Aye, Jordan Aye. Motion Passes
Mr. Jameson stated he would like to see the Town of Chichester write another letter to the D.O.T. in reference to the project on Rt. 4. Mrs. Pinard is drafting a letter up for next meeting with input from the Fire and Police Chief’s.
Adjournment
Being no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jameson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm. Motion passes
Respectfully submitted,
Not approved until signed
Kristy McIntosh, Administrative Assistant
Richard DeBold Jeffrey Jordan Tom Jameson
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