Present: Selectmen - Chairman, George Rainier; Selectman, William Brooks; Selectman, Conrad Dumas
Administrative Assistant, Debra Davidson taking minutes
Appointments:
5:45 – Linda & Norman Nickerson – Mr. and Mrs. Nickerson requested Selectmen consider granting them an abatement on their most recent current use penalty. This penalty is for Map R6-Lot 8-8-3, the penalty is for $376.00. Selectmen listened to the Nickerson’s and no decision was made at this time. The Selectmen will provide the Nickerson’s with a written notice of decision next week. Mrs. Nickerson stated that the land is being sold to the people who purchased the homestead, the family could not afford to purchase the property and the homestead until they sell their home in Staten Island. There is a proposed agreement indicating the Heck’s have until October 2006 to purchase the 2.8 acres. Discussion followed.
The current use bill is due March 2, 2006, Mrs. Nickerson stated she would like to know that if they are granted this abatement they will be relieved of of the interest.
Decision: No decision made at this time, Selectmen would like to discuss this among themselves later this evening. Nickerson’s were fine with this request of the Selectmen.
After discussion among the Selectmen, the board instructed the Administrative Assistant to contact Avitar for assistance in drafting a letter to the Nickerson’s.
Motion by Selectman Rainer to deny the verbal request for abatement of current use tax. Seconded by Selectmen Brooks & Dumas. Voted: Unimously in the affirmative.
6:00 – Angelo Mirabella – Recycling –
· Mr. Mirabella discussed things are going well at the recycling center during Mr. Pelkey’s absence.
· Wages – Mr. Mirabella discussed that he would like to be paid the same wage that Mr. Pelkey was making, as he is doing the same job Mr. Pelkey did. Discussion followed as to how much each employee makes, job responsibilities etc. Mr. Mirabella indicated he is working 40 hours a week at recycling. He further commented he is doing the job and would like to be compensated accordingly.
Selectman Rainier asked if the highway crew could help with any of the work that needs to be done. Road Agent, Fox said they are.
Mr. Mirabella indicated the election booths will be set up on Monday the 13th, and he is going to stencil the parts to make it easier to put the booths together in the future.
Selectmen will discuss this among themselves and get back to Mr. Mirabella before the end of the next pay period.
Decision: Selectmen would like Mr. Mirabella to meet with them next week and discuss a middle of the road pay increase. This is a part-time position, Selectmen will not approve anymore than 30 hours/week at the recycling. However, they will offer a $2.00/hour pay increase until Mr. Pelkey returns.
6:30 – Advisory Budget Committee –
Chairman of the Advisory BudCom, Aaron Kullgren requested a list of the warrant articles in order of priority as presented by the Selectmen. There are 6 money items, they would like to know what the priorities are to enable the BudCom to prioritize their own list. They would like to go to town meeting all in agreement.
Myron Steere explained his thoughts of what he thought could reduce the impact of the warrant articles for town meeting and would like to explain this to the residents.
Further, the Advisory BudCom Chairman, Aaron Kullgren stated that the BudCom does not have an idea what their (Selectmen’s) priorties are so they cannot comment on what they would/would not support as far as warrant articles.
Road Agent, Duffy Fox asked what is the difference of a capital reserve and bonding? Myron Steere explained that it is the difference of appropriateing all the funds in one year to accumulate interest or paying for things over time to keep the tax rate down. Mr. Steere stated that he himself, prefers capital reserves over financing for a length of time, however he also feels the road issues need addressing and long term financing seems most logical.
Selectman Rainier stated the board does not necessarily agree and they need to discuss their priorities among themselves. Selectmen will meet with the BudCom next week to discuss this matter. The time for the meeting will be 6:45pm next week.
Selectman Rainier asked if there were minutes of all budget committee meetings available for the public. Advisory BudCom Chairman, Kullgren stated that Bruce Dodge had them in draft form. He would make them available to the public as soon as possible. Selectmen thanked the Advisory BudCom for coming to the meeting. Selectmen will discuss their priorty among
themselves later this evening.
Selectmen resolved they are supportive of all 6 warrant articles. They believe all of them are equally important.
7:20 - Road Agent, Duffy Fox – Fox stated after the last weekend with the poweroutage, he would like to suggest either the Chief of Police or the Health Officer be appointed the Public Safety Officer and all depts. would direct their concerns to one individual. Public Service would need to be notified if this suggestion is supported. Selectmen support this request and will discuss it with the Chief of Police.
On – going matters:
WW Hook ups -
Church Lease –
Other Business:
Selectmen Approval –
· PR & A/P –
· Minutes – accepted 2/16/06 Selectmen’s Minutes as written –
§ Accepted 2/16/06 Budget Hearing Minutes as written
· Mail –
· 2006 Planning & Land Use manuals were picked up by Mike Kavenaugh this week
· Letters – Commitment letter with Mason & Rich, regarding Holly Pratt reviewing BCH financials for qualification of exempt status – signed by Chairman Rainier
· 2005 Equalization Rate = 96.6
7:36 pm – In accordance with RSA 91A:3 II (a) motion by Selectman Rainier to enter into a non-public session. Seconded by Selectmen Brooks & Dumas. Voted Affirmatively.
7:45 pm – Motion by Selectman Rainier to come out of non-public session and to further seal the minutes. Seconded by Selectmen Brooks & Dumas. Voted Affirmatively.
Decision: To regretfully accept the resignation of Tax Collector, Patricia McClusky
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next scheduled Selectmen’s Meeting will be Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 5:45 pm.
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