Town of Greenfield
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Tuesday – August 28, 2007 – 6:00 pm
Present: Selectwoman: Karen Day; Selectman: Jarvis Adams, IV
Selectman Kullgren was not present
Debra Davidson, Administrative Assistant taking minutes
Call to Order: Selectman Adams called meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Appointments: 6:30 – TRC - Committee members, Neal Brown & Roger Lessard; Road Agent, Duffy Fox; TRC Committee member Dan Wolaver arrived at 7:00. Topics discussed follow:
· Brochure – The TRC is all set to go with the new brochure. Paper was ordered today, the brochure would be printed and ready for Saturday.
· Loading Dock – Mr. Brown presented plans & bed specs for a loading dock at the recycle center. The plans are presented for it to be built as a concrete block structure. Neal Brown & Duffy Fox have worked on writing the specs, which will consist of a three sided concrete block structure. Lengthy discussion of the proposed plan followed. Fox discussed costs of the blocks. Selectman Adams asked about drainage, this was discussed. Adams went on to ask if we have inter-departmental staff do the work and still receive the grant. Assistant Davidson will call NH The Beautiful and check on this, she will report to the Board at their
next meeting. Discussion regarding when looking at the site preparation Fox indicated he would have a good weeks worth of work, having the highway crew do the job would expedite the project. Discussion of the pros/cons of getting this started as soon as possible followed. Neal stated he wanted to thank Dan Wolaver for his thoughts and help with the design.
· Trailers - Roger Lessard stated that there are two trailers, to be used for storage available for purchase through his work. They are in very good shape will be purchased as soon as possible.
· Roundtable – Mr. Brown stated he would bring up the idea of the TRC presenting at the roundtable meeting at the next TRC meeting. Brown stated he would definitely be there and would be happy to share with any townspeople about the importance of recycling. The next Roundtable meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 16th between 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Selectman Adams wanted to discuss that it appears the recycle center seems to currently spend a lot of time handling paper, he would like to see the TRC research what actually is the best option for handling our recycled goods.
Mr. Brown asked about the picking of the metal pile, is this allowable? Discussion followed, and no decision was made to change the current policy that residents can recycle items in the metal pile.
Mr. Wolaver discussed the responsibilities of the Supervisor position at the recycle center, he went on to ask where does the responsibility end for the supervisor and become the responsibility of the TRC.
Adams stated he understands the concerns; it is a personnel issue and cannot be discussed at this time.
The Board thanked the TRC for coming to the meeting.
7:00 – Chief Giammarino
· New hire – Chief Giammarino introduced Kenny Whicker – Chief Giammarino stated in an effort to replace Officer Huff, he has received several employment packages from outside officers. After reviewing the various applicants, the Police Department as a whole chose to hire Mr. Whicker. Mr. Whicker is employed as a full time Fire Marshall in Windham and is a part-time officer in Francestown & Fitzwilliam. Giammarino stated Mr. Whicker has a great work ethic, will need minimal training from the town as a field training officer. A minimum amount of commitment to the GPD was discussed. The Board asked about his personal life, Mr.
Whicker briefly discussed his personal life and why he enjoys police work. The Board welcomed Mr. Whicker on board and wished him the best.
On-Going matters:
Old Lyndeborough Mtn. Road – There is no update as of yet – Mr. Nadeau stopped into the Selectmen’s meeting and stated he was happy with the loam and he thinks its going to be just what was needed.
Other Business:
Review Mail – the BOS reviewed the incoming mail.
Perambulation – meeting with Lyndeborough scheduled for September 17th at 6:00 – The Board is to review maps & information – the BOS will review town records at the next meeting for 15 minutes.
Cemetery Trustees – Assistant Davidson reported to the Board of her discussion with Bob Plourde about the cemeteries, the importance of someone really knowing what/where the cemeteries are all about? Discussion followed. Jim Plourde indicated he would be interested in this position; he will contact Bob Plourde (no relation) to discuss this further. The question was asked if the town could have more than three trustees? Assistant Davidson will let the Board know next week.
Planning Board – Selectman Adams report on the following;
· The Planning Board has discussed within the CIP moving the town offices. It was thought this would be a good topic for the roundtable discussion; Adams went on to say that the discussion of the Planning Board meeting of 8/27/07, which discussed moving the offices to another location possibilities considered were move it to the far side of Oak Park, or the area going towards Crotched Mountain. Selectwoman Day stated that she thinks it would be a mistake to take the office out of the center of town. They discussed what would happen to the current town offices. Day discussed her thoughts of adding an addition to the current office space. Adams responded that
elevators are an extreme expense and not a good option in the event of fire.
· RSA 236:111-129 pertaining to Junkyards was discussed; currently there are no provisions in the zoning ordinances that cover junkyards. Selectmen talked of the process of establishing a policy.
· Group Items together such as cars, fire trucks, roofs, building maintenance etc. It was also discussed to establish a committee to review the necessary capital purchases and what are the most prudent options.
Planning Board Chairman, Dario Carrara discussed the Planning Board budget for 2008. He went on to say the Planning Board would like to discuss the legal budgets; they will keep the same dollar amount, as 2007 as there is no finalization on the Landmark case at this time.
Dario also discussed that a motion was passed unanimously by the Planning Board to give the Road Agent & the Code Officer the authority to act as agents on behalf of the Planning Board and to further oversee the proper installation of driveways.
With no further business the meeting adjourned 8:04 pm. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 9:00 pm.
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