March 8, 2011 7:10 p.m.
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Present: Board of Selectmen: Chairman E. Bernard Plante, Francis B. King, Kenneth I. Schold, Brian W. Stowell, Brian M. Ashmankas; Town Manager Spain, Donna Boynton, Tom Riley, Edd Cote, and concerned citizens.
One-Day Liquor License - New Hope, Inc. - Asa Waters - April 8, 2011
Motion made by Selectman Stowell, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas to approve the license.
Motion carried unanimously.
Drain Layer Renewal-FA Kelleher & Sons:
Motion made by Selectman Schold to approve the license, seconded by Selectman Stowell.
Motion carried unanimously.
Previous Minutes
February 22, 2011- Motion made by Selectman Schold to approve the minutes, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas.
Motion carried unanimously.
March 3, 2011 -Motion made by Selectman Ashmankas to approve the minutes, seconded by Selectman Stowell.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session-Motion made by Selectman Schold to approve the executive session minutes of February 22, 2011 and March 1, 2011 and release the executive session minutes of January 25, 2011, seconded by Selectman King.
Motion carried unanimously.
7:15 pm - Public Hearing-Qdoba Restaurant new Wine and Malt License
Selectman Schold read into record the public hearing notice.
Qdoba is looking for a restaurant Wine & Malt License-Howard Wayne is the attorney representing ZRC Operations Co. Francisco Diaz is the manager of Qdoba. They are now reapplying for the wine and malt license that was held by the previous owner.
Selectman Stowell wanted to know if they update and train the staff for liquor procedures. They will be going through the tips process and training all employees.
Motion to close public hearing made by Selectman Stowell, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Selectman Stowell, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve the license.
Town Manager Report
Mr. Spain and a few department heads met with the finance committee Saturday morning and the meeting went very well. It was a very lively meeting this year. There was a staffing discussion regarding the police. We lost 2 officers due to attrition. We have to start thinking about new officers soon because we have many officers that will be retiring soon. Chairman Plante said we have to budget for retiring payouts and new officer training.
In the DPW we have gone from one nightmare to another with potholes and water runoff. We are looking at all the roads and they are out patching. We took definite damage. The common took a lot of damage and Mr. Spain will be speaking to his contact at Fallon. Selectman Schold wanted to know if the sweepers will be ready. If all goes well, yes. Selectman King mentioned that we are getting some relief from the president. The equipment took a beating this winter because of a very tough winter. Selectman Stowell asked how the interviews are going; very good, many applicants. Has one in mind for director, still interviewing for ops manager.
Most of the drains got cleaned out. There are still some issues with water. The snow and ice budget is about $150,000 in the whole, budgeted $200,000 and he thinks that will be on the mark, still waiting for some bills.
We have received the Webb settlement check. It goes to free cash and we can’t use it until next year.
The regionalization grant application went in. Mr. Spain met with Derek Brindisi and Dr. Magee. It should be a quick process.
We did receive the BVT budget; it did come in where expected. Shout out to Dr. Fitzpatrick who received Superintendent of the year.
Still working on health insurance policy and hope to have the cash receipts policy at the next meeting.
On a Good Note
Congratulations to the High School robotics team who received the excellence award at their last competition.
Caitlyn Bullet was athlete of the week for Colby Sawyer.
Mr. Spain mentioned the RFP went out for ambulance service, proposals are due March 31th.
Mail
Letter from the MHS Robotics team looking for donations for a competition in Florida. Selectman Stowell would like the selectman to donate $100 to the team. Chairman Plante encourages everyone in town to help out; they have done a great job.
Letter from Carrie Gallagher regarding the handicap accessible playground.
Chairman Plante said it sounds like a lot of people put a lot of work in already. If we could start doing it in pieces that would be great. Look into getting something done on that.
Executive Session
Motion made by Selectman Stowell, seconded by Selectman Schold to move into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. under Chapter 39, Section 23B, Paragraph 3.
Selectman King - Yes
Selectman Schold - Yes
Selectman Stowell - Yes
Selectman Ashmankas -Yes
Chairman Plante -Yes
Chairman Plante announced the Board would return only to adjourn.
Adjournment
Motion made by Selectman Stowell, seconded by Selectman Schold to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Tish Hayes, Secretary
E. Bernard Plante __________________________
Francis B. King __________________________
Kenneth I. Schold __________________________
Brian W. Stowell __________________________
Brian M. Ashmankas __________________________
Board of Selectmen
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