TOWN OF FARMINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 17, 2009
356 Main Street, Farmington, NH
Revised
Selectmen Present: Chairman Paula Proulx, Gerry McCarthy, Gail Ellis and Charlie King.
Selectman Absent: Joan Funk
Town Staff Present: Town Administrator Anthony Mincu, Fire Chief Rich Fowler and Public Works Director Joel Moulton.
Chairman Paula Proulx opened the meeting at 6:05pm.
1. Landfill Resume Review: Joel forwarded his recommendations by labeling the resumes in preference from 1-5. Tony and Joel will meet with the five candidates this week and will forward their top candidates to the Board for interviews next Monday night. The Board decided to conduct the interviews in a non-public session from 5:30-6:30pm with the regular public meeting beginning at 6:30pm.
2. Trailer Purchase Discussion: Joel explained that the opportunity to purchase a trailer came unexpectantly so he forwarded the offer to the Board. Charlie said he did go up and see the trailer in question and noted it would need about $2-300 in minor repairs to get it road worthy and then a few hours worth of work in the winter to make it 100% but he would be in favor of the purchase because it is a good deal.
Joel also received quotes for other trailers;
Used Construction Trailers
Triple B’s Construction Eager Beaver/2003 $6500
LaPierre Septic Services Hydraulic Tilt/1988 $6000
Ford Construction Eager Beaver/2004 $12,500
Rochester Truck, Inc. Eager Beaver/2004 $13,500
New Construction Trailers
Lucky Trailer Sales Superline/2009 $15,325
Rochester Truck Inc. Eager Beaver/2009 $18,500
Gail Ellis motioned to allow Joel to purchase the 20 Ton Eager Beaver trailer from Triple B’s Construction for $6500, 2nd Charlie King. Discussion followed in which it was agreed that Tony could have the check cut as long as the Town has the title, Purchase Order and invoice. Motion carried with all in favor.
3. Updates from the Fire Chief:
a. Rich explained he was awarded a grant for the purchase of a cargo trailer for storage of emergency materials like cots. This is a 50/50 grant but the cost to the Town will be $300 for lettering because the rest of the matching funds will be in labor and in the form of a donation of 20 cots from Rochester. Gerry McCarthy motioned to authorize acceptance of the State Emergency Management Grant for the purchase of a cargo trailer with the expectation to not expend more than $300 for the lettering, 2nd Gail Ellis. Discussion followed in which Charlie stated there will be some additional costs for a brake and towing module. Gerry also suggested checking with the surrounding towns who will share the materials to see if they will help fund the
lettering. Motion carried with all in favor.
b. Gail asked for an update on the Fire Department grant and Rich explained he is going to wait until the next round in the Spring so that he has time to complete the application.
c. Rich informed the Board that the Americorp Grant was approved for another year.
d. Paula asked for an update on the Mutual Aid situation with Middleton and Rich replied overall it is going well but he is willing to come in under non-public session and discuss it with the Board but he would like it to be a couple of weeks out.
e. Rich informed the Board that in October the Fire Academy is inviting them to the Concord Firehouse to experience fire fighting.
4. Review of Planner Resumes:
The Board discussed that a committee should be created to review the resumes and narrow down the list of applicants to forward to the Board. Gail Ellis motioned to form a committee consisting of the Planning Board Chair, Tony, a Conservation Commisison Representative, a Zoning Board of Adjustment representative, Dennis Roseberry and two Selectmen, 2nd Charlie King. Discussion followed in which Gerry commented that he would like all the resumes available to review in the office and Charlie stated he would be willing to serve on the committee. Motion carried with all in favor. The Board will wait until the next meeting to establish their representation to this committee so that Joan can be present.
5. Other:
a. Paula reminded the Board that the Town has to expend the $4,619,000 loan for the Wastewater Treatment Facility before they can use any of the grant money. Charlie stated that his only concern is that it be built as efficient as possible to get the operating costs as low as possible by have an automated plant. Gerry added that the good news is that the loan came in at 2.625% which is lower than expected.
b. Gerry asked for an update on the Police cruiser cameras and Tony said he doesn’t believe the Town received any money for the purchase yet but he will investigate it further.
Charlie King motioned to adjourn, 2nd Gail Ellis. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:48pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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Chairman, Paula Proulx Vice-Chairman, Gail Ellis
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Gerry McCarthy Charlie King
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Joan A. Funk
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