Town of Greenfield
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Thursday – January 28, 2010 – 6:00 pm
Present: Chairwoman, Karen Day; Selectman, Jarvis Adams, IV; Selectman, Aaron Kullgren
Minutes: Debra Davidson
Call to order: Chairwoman Day called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Appointments:
6:15 – Primex Representative, Toni Flewelling –
· Insurances – Ms. Flewelling explained the various insurance plans PRIMEX has offered.
· Selectmen to send a letter to Ms. Flewelling regarding the Towns intention to change insurances.
· February 16th at 2:00 pm there will be a mandatory meeting for employees regarding insurance changes.
· Benefit riders were discussed
6:30 – Open RFP’s for painting –
· Hand L Painting – New Boston – One bid was submitted, in the amount of $67,000.00. This will be used a figure for the 2010 warrant.
6:45 – Chief of Police, Brian Giammarino – Officer appointment –
· Chief Giammarino introduced Milton Lester, a resident from Contoocook. He has worked in Bennington until recently. Is Very experienced, Chief Giammarino requested Selectmen sign an appointment for Mr. Lester to work as a Part-time Greenfield Police Officer. Selectmen signed the appointment, welcoming Mr. Lester.
7:00 – DPW Supervisor – Kevin McDonald –
· Mr. McDonald has met with the residents that had concerns from Slip Road. They all had a very good discussion, which ended in a very amicable manner. To McDonald’s knowledge everything is ok. Mr. McDonald stated he would meet with the family in the evening if necessary. He left it that if the husband has any problems, he should contact McDonald so they can get to the bottom of this.
Selectman Kullgren noted to Mr. McDonald that the Board of Selectmen have NEVER told the DPW staff, when to plow, how to plow or how much sand and salt to use.
· McDonald still needs to meet with Mr. Mullins about the problem on Slip Road.
· McDonald is working on the budget and is looking to the board for thoughts on Mountain Road and Slip Road. He went on and explained a recent incident that took place on Mountain Road to the Board. McDonald asked if the Board would like the DPW crew to finish Mountain Road in the summer months to deter the road from falling apart further.
· Budget was reviewed, discussed and minor changes that were made. Kullgren stated he would like to see the budget remain at $450,000.00 for 2010; Adams and Day were in agreement with this comment.
· McDonald reported he needs to get an engineered design for East Road.
· Administrative Assistant asked the Board who actually oversees Matt Blanchard. It was the understanding of both AA & DPW Supervisor that the DPW Supervisor was now overseeing Mr. Blanchard. Selectman Kullgren stated to the Administrative Assistant that she was to oversee Mr. Blanchard. When asked why, Kullgren stated because they are her boss, and that is what they said. It is still unclear when Mr. McDonald or Ms. Davidson should oversee what portion of Mr. Blanchard’s responsibilities.
9:00 In accordance with RSA 91A:3 II (c ) motion was made by Day to enter into a non-public session. Seconded by Adams & Kullgren. Voted: 3-0
9:30 – Motion by day to enter out of the non-public session and to further seal the minutes. Seconded by Adams & Kullgren. No discussion.
Decision: It is not in the best interest of the Town to hire the individual who is interested in working in a public capacity.
Voted: 3-0 in the affirmative.
Approval of minutes:
Selectmen approved the January 21, 2010 minutes as written.
Sign Documents:
Selectmen signed the following documents:
· A/P invoices
· A/P Checks
· Trust Funds Transfer – TO Energy Efficiency CRF - $137.15 – Selectmen did not sign this request for Transfer, they would like it taken out of the General Government Buildings budget.
Old Business:
2010 budget – Selectmen reviewed the 2010 budget as presented to date.
Selectmen reviewed the DRAFT Warrant
Deputy Health Officer Representative Replacement – Selectmen approved the appointment of Kevin McDonald as the emergency response representative replacement for Al Burtt.
New business:
· Mail - Selectmen reviewed the miscellaneous mail
· Church Rental Fee - The price to rent the Church was discussed. Selectmen will decide on a rental price at a later date.
· Resignation – Selectmen regretfully accepted the resignation of Recreation Coordinator, Stephanie Lamothe effective February 20th.
· Town Report Cover – Suggestion of since it was the Fire Dept. 100th Anniversary, a Fire Dept. picture. Selectmen indicated Deb & Catherine could decide what to put on the cover.
Adjournment: With no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm. The next meeting is scheduled as a work session on Tuesday - February 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm.
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