Town of Greenfield
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Thursday – February 11, 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:
With no appointments – Selectmen signed documentation. At 6:30 pm, Selectmen’s Meeting adjourned and the 2010 Budget Hearing was called to order.
See budget-hearing minutes
After a short break the Selectmen’s Meeting reconvened at 8:30 pm.
8:30 – Carele Mayer, Greenfield Women’s Club - On behalf of the Greenfield Women’s Club, Mrs. Mayer presented a proposal for the painting of the interior of the Greenfield Meeting House. Mrs. Mayer provided a brief history of the GWC doing work on the Meeting House in the past, (i.e. inside shutters, chandelier, sconces, and an original painting). They would like to donate $4,200.00 towards the interior painting of the Meeting House. Ian Stevenson was asked to do a bid; he will repair, prime and paint the meeting room, kitchen, lobby and ceilings. He would like it completed by Town Meeting, it is estimated to take one and a half weeks. Mr. Stevenson will provide a certificate of insurance to the town, having the GWC also as a designee and provide a detailed scope of work as
to what is to be completed.
Brief discussion followed.
Motion by Kullgren to accept the gift from the Greenfield Women’s Club to have the meeting room, foyer, ceilings and kitchen area painted and repaired by Ian Stevenson, and to further have them assume the responsibility for this project. Seconded by Day & Adams. No further discussion. Voted in the affirmative 3-0.
8:45 – Monadnock Mountaineers, Ted Jarest & Cheryl Jessie – Selectmen discussed options, as the board would like to do a year-by-year contract. Discussed this being a gain for the community, all Selectmen are in support of the plan and want to move forward. This is going to be discussed with town counsel for assurance, but as it stands now, the BOS are supportive of this program and entering into a lease with the Mountaineers.
Action: Administrative Assistant to check with Town Counsel as to, if the town must go to town meeting to sign a year-to-year contract with the Mountaineers, the contract would allow Selectboard to accept the improvements as presented by the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers want to invest in the field, but they also want to protect themselves. Or should the Selectboard go to Town Meeting, budget hearing over, no money to exchange could it go on the warrant.
Motion by Kullgren to add two warrant articles back into the warrant if we can. Seconded by Adams. Voted 3-0 in the affirmative.
9:00 – Peter Hopkins, Loren White – Deputy Health Officer, Deputy Emergency Management Director – Hopkins & White discussed what has transpired since Mr. Burtt has resigned. Discussed logistics of future plans for emergency management needs. Looking into feasibility of funding from homeland security. Discussed possible replacements for Mr. Burtt.
Approval of minutes:
Selectmen signed the minutes of January 28, 2010, February 2, 2010
Sign Documents:
Selectmen signed the following documents:
· A/P invoices
· A/P Checks
· P/R Checks
· Letter of intent – James St. Jean – 19 Sawmill Road
· Letter to LGC – Insurance changes
· Letter to Primex – Letter of intent
· Gas Tax
New business:
Selectmen reviewed the miscellaneous mail
Adjournment: With no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. The next scheduled Selectmen’s Meeting is Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm.
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