Draft: June 16, 2004
Approved: June 23, 2004
TOWN OF LYME
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
June 16, 2004
MINUTES
Selectmen Attending: Dick Jones, Pete Bleyler, Judy Brotman. Staff Attending: Carole Bont, Dina Cutting. Public Attending: Cathy Cramer, Steve Small
New Business:
1. The meeting opened at 8:00 am.
2. The minutes of the June 9th Board of Selectmen meeting were approved as corrected.
3. The minutes of the June 9th Non-Public Session of the Board of Selectmen meeting were approved.
4. Dina updated the Selectmen on the tire disposal issue. There appear to be two viable alternatives. Dina is checking to see which is more cost effective, and which is more efficient. The Selectmen authorized Dina to proceed with whichever option is the best for the Town for this one-time disposal situation.
5. The Selectmen voted, at 8:15 am, to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91-A: 3, II (a), [the dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee…]
6. The Selectmen returned to public session at 9:03 am. The following action was taken: The Selectmen have created the 45 hour summer position of Beach Supervisor, and revised the Recreation Director’s responsibilities to eliminate this portion of the position. The corresponding salary will be deleted from the Recreation Director’s pay and used to compensate the Beach Supervisor.
7. Judy Brotman moved that the Selectmen open the public hearing on Amendment 3 of the Town of Lyme Town Recreation Areas Bylaw. Pete Bleyler seconded the motion. The Motion voted unanimously. After discussion, Dick Jones moved to approve Amendment 3 to the Town of Lyme Town Recreation Areas Bylaw. Pete Bleyler seconded the motion. The Motion voted unanimously.
8. The Transfer Station contract with Northeast Waste was extended for 90 days, during which time the Transfer Station Committee will finalize options for next year’s service.
9. The Parking Committee has submitted a supplemental report along with two sketches of the proposed parking changes for the Library/Town Offices lot. Dick Jones moved that the Selectmen not pursue further expansion of the parking at the Library /Town Office lot. Judy Brotman seconded the motion. Motion voted
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unanimously. Further the selectmen voted unanimously not to pursue converting part of the common or the mini-common to parking.
10. The Selectmen reviewed an offer to purchase the land taken by tax deed lien at Map407/Lot 121. The act of taxing property by tax deed lien is being studied by the Attorney General’s office to decide the constitutionality of the law. At present, this would create a cloud on the title. Other difficulties with resale exist and are being studied at this time. The Selectmen are not in a position to act with regard to this, or any other offer, at this time.
11. The Selectmen discussed the signs/banner situation on the Common. The reappearing tennis sign will be removed. It is against state law to attach anything to a utility pole. It is against Town regulation to post a sign on the Common. Banners are permitted for one time events with the approval of the Selectmen. The Selectmen will consult with the Sexton to replace the unsightly banner poles with a pair of pressure-treated wood posts with eyelet attachments for ease of hanging the approved banners.
12. The Selectmen were informed of a situation concerning the former Whittemore property. Several issues have arisen that may need Selectboard intervention.
13. The Board of Selectmen confirmed that all applications for grants should be approved by the Board before the application is submitted.
14. The $3380 Lyme Electric bill should be charged to the Fire Department. $1227 is a part of the roof project, and $2,653.71 is a part of the firehouse maintenance and repair budget.
15. The Selectmen signed the building permit application for the highway garage, reconfirming the municipal exemption from land use regulations for this project.
16. The Selectmen deferred the decision concerning the repair of the F450 until they are able to consult with the Town’s attorney regarding the possible different remedies to this problem.
17. The difficulty in keeping the south side of the Common, across from Pat & Tony’s general store, free from parked vehicles was discussed. This is a major safety concern for the Town. The Selectmen will discuss this situation, and possible remedies, next week.
18. The Selectmen voted, at 10:50 am, to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a), [the dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee…]
19. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Lee Shelnutt Brotman
Draft: June 16, 2004
Approved: June 23, 2004
TOWN OF LYME
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JUNE 16, 2004
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Selectmen Attending: Dick Jones, Pete Bleyler, Judy Brotman
Staff: Carole Bont
No Public was present for the hearing.
Public Hearing:
1. The Public Hearing on the proposed Amendment 3 to the town Recreation Areas Bylaw was opened at 9:04 am.
2. Discussion and deliberation ensued with the Selectmen reviewing each of the proposed changes.
3. The public hearing was closed at 9:45 am.
4. Dick Jones moved to approve Amendment 3 to the Town of Lyme Town Recreation Areas Bylaw. Pete Bleyler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Lee Shelnutt Brotman
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