Minutes of Meeting – May 2, 2018; meeting called to order at 7:00pm. Present: Dave Roche; Ken Fowler; Warren Archey; Ed Lane; Channing Gibson.
MOTION by WA, seconded by KF to accept the Minutes of April 18. 3/0 vote with DR and CG abstaining.
Citizen’s Open Forum: None.
Consent Agenda: DR placed a Hold on the Farmer’s Market sign requests. MOTION by WA, seconded by CG to approve the consent agenda as follows: temporary signs at Spirited through July 14; one-day W&M to Ventfort Hall for 5/12 from 5-9pm. 5/0 vote. A representative from the Farmer’s Market explained how the markets have been doing OK, but asked that anything the Town could do to advertise the markets would be greatly appreciated. He went through the various locations that they wish to erect signs, as well as asking about the possibility of a banner across the road. EL explained that the original poles were becoming dangerous, and that the Town is looking into placing brackets on the side of each pole rather than placing banners across the road. It was asked if the Farmer’s Market
could possibly have banners up for two weeks perhaps in the beginning of the season and again at the end of the season. The Board felt that this could work, and still leave time in between for other organizations to hang banners. MOTION by WA, seconded by CG to grant permission for the Farmer’s Market to erect signs in various locations on Town owned property announcing the Farmer’s Market. 5/0 vote.
The CAO briefly went through the motions for the upcoming ATM.
BOS Reports: CG stated that the beach project continues to move along nicely. He also briefly spoke about the issue of marijuana sales in CA, and how it is not an issue at all. WA stated that he continues to work on trees for the Town. KF reminded everyone that dog licenses are due by May 15 and that there is a $10 late fee imposed after that date. EL stated that Bob Horn from the Water Department was successful in obtaining a Gap II grant in the amount of $98,542 to be used to purchase a variable speed pump that will save up to $50,000 annually in energy costs, and solar agitators to be placed in the reservoir to help with keeping the water from becoming stagnant. DR said that the Library is progressing nicely. The Board thanked Channing for his years of service, and commented how it will be an
adjustment to not have him serving with them after six years together. Finally, DR thanked the other board members for supporting him during his tenure as chairman.
Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm.
Minutes Taken By: ______________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Director of Administrative Services Board of Selectmen
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