Town of Greenfield
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Thursday – June 29, 2006 – 5:45 pm
Present: Selectmen - Chairman, Conrad Dumas; Selectman, Aaron Kullgren; Selectman George Rainier
Selectman Dumas will call the meeting to order at 5:45 pm
Administrative Assistant, Deb Davidson taking minutes
Appointments:
6:00 – Sonny & Linda Pero – To discuss the “notice to vacate” that has been issued to them from Code Officer, Peter Hopkins
Mr. Pero requested they be allowed to bring a portable toilet to use and reside in their garage. Mr. Pero further stated that they have placed the property on the market and just want to get out of Greenfield.
Selectmen discussed this situation with the Pero’s; they further instructed the Administrative Assistant to contact Town Counsel and discuss the situation and contact the Pero family with the follow-up discussion from Counsel.
Decision: Deb to contact Town Counsel and report to the Pero family, Selectmen & Code Officer what is discussed
6:30 – Molly Anfuso, Parks & Rec. Director –
Vandalism – Anfuso reported there has been numerous incidents of vandalism to town property.
· Rafts - As a result of the recent vandalism, the rafts at Sunset Lake will not be put out this summer. The chains to the rafts were cut, the rafts dragged into the water, the anchors disassembled, ladders torn off. Anfuso has removed the rafts from the water & will not put them back this year. This type of vandalism is ongoing and is a liability for the town. She asks for Selectmen’s support in this matter.
Selectmen unanimously support this.
· Picnic Tables, the signboard on the common were vandalized as well as other parks & recreational things.
Summer Staff – A full staff of lifeguards has been hired
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Revolving Account – Selectman Dumas asked how the revolving account works. Anfuso explained that she provides an activity (i.e. foxwoods trip) the funds generated are deposited into the revolving account, rather than the general fund. The funds generated from a particular activity are specifically earmarked for that type of an event. Example: Funds from swimming lessons will be used to purchase improvements at the beach, whistles for lifeguards etc.
7:00 – In accordance with RSA 91A:3 II (a) – Personnel Matters – Motion by Selectman Dumas to enter into a non-public session. Seconded by Selectmen Kullgren & Rainier. Voted: Affirmatively – no discussion – Vote: Kullgren, Yes; Rainier, Yes; Dumas, Yes.
7:20 - Motion by Selectman Dumas to enter out of the non-public session and to further seal the minutes. Seconded by Selectmen Kullgren & Rainier. Voted: Affirmatively –Vote: Kullgren, Yes; Rainier, Yes; Dumas, Yes.
Decision: DPW & Recycling will work towards better communication within the two departments.
7:25 – In accordance with RSA 91A:3 II (a) – Personnel Matters – Motion by Selectman Dumas to enter into a non-public session. Seconded by Selectmen Kullgren & Rainier. Voted: Affirmatively – no discussion – Vote: Kullgren, Yes; Rainier, Yes; Dumas, Yes.
7:45 - Motion by Selectman Dumas to enter out of the non-public session and to further seal the minutes. Seconded by Selectmen Kullgren & Rainier. Voted: Affirmatively –Vote: Kullgren, Yes; Rainier, Yes; Dumas, Yes.
Decision: The department head will be more aware of conversations that take place when open to the public. Negative comments will not take place.
7:35 - Greenfield Recycle Committee – Neal Brown was present to represent the committee, Mr. Brown reported the committee is moving forward, they have met with DPW & Recycling. They are looking into avenues for improvement at the Recycle Center. They are very committed to the town recycling and would like to help with improvements at the center. They are just getting started, they are researching different items to recycle, implementing signage for clarity of how/what to recycle as well as improvement of communication for the center.
Selectmen were glad to hear of the work the committee is doing and thanked Mr. Brown.
On-going Business:
Wage & Benefits – (To remain on agenda until complete – not necessarily going to work on it this week)
· Overtime
· Insurances
· Personal/Sick Time
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Church Lease – WORK ON LEASE – (To remain on agenda until complete – not necessarily going to work on it this week)
Other Business:
6:00 – Review Budget -
Selectmen Approval –
· A/P checks & A/P invoices
· Minutes – accept 6/22/06 as written, the minutes are still in draft form, they will be approved the week of 7/6/06.
Correspondence- Selectmen reviewed the miscellaneous mail.
Schedule of Key Staff Mtgs. –
· The importance of continuing with key staff meetings was discussed. Options of monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly meetings was discussed, as well as having them be held on the same Thursday to allow department heads to schedule their time accordingly.
Decision: Administrative Assistant will memo all departments, determine what works best for everyone and report back to the board.
With no further business the Selectmen adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 5:45 pm.
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