Town of New Boston
Selectmen's Meeting
February 9, 2004
PRESENT: Gordon Carlstrom Chairman
David Woodbury Selectman Christine Quirk Selectman
Burton Reynolds Town Administrator
A. CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Gordon Carlstrom at 7:OOPM beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. C. APPOINTMENTS:
1. 7:OOPM Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
The Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed at the last Selectmen's meeting. David Woodbury moved to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan of December 2003 as prepared by the Southern NH Planning Commission. Christine seconded the motion. All were in favor.
2. 7:05PM Greg Begin Police Chief
Chief Begin was present to discuss the warrant article requesting a vehicle replacement. Although the 1997 Crown Victorian Sedan is in line for replacement, the request was to add a fourth vehicle and keep the sedan. Currently the sedan has high mileage and a minimal trade in value up to 1000.00. With keeping the sedan and adding another vehicle, this would allow three on line cruisers and the 4th as a spare. Currently the sedan and Ford Explorer rotate to keep the mileage down on both vehicles as the Ford Explorer too, has high mileage. Currently the Police Department has two people on duty who are usually on the road. On occasions, Chief Begin utilizes his own vehicle if one vehicle is in repair or if there is an event in which the full staff is needed. David asked if Chief Begin 's intention were to add staff along with an additional
car. Chief Begin stated he would like to make the 2 part-time positions into a full time position. It was agreed by the Selectmen that the warrant article could not be changed but the "explanation" could define replacement as having a 4th vehicle. Burton is to check with DRA to be sure the car can be kept despite using the word "replacement" in the warrant article.
Chief Begin also informed the Selectmen that Joshua Wohl will be graduating from the Police Academy scheduled for March 26, 2004 at 6:00.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of January 26, 2004 - The Selectmen reviewed the minutes. Corrections were noted. Dave moved that they be as accepted as amended. Christine seconded the motion. All were in favor.
E. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Planning: No update was given, as there had been no Planning Board meeting. The next scheduled meeting is for February 10, 2004.
2. Update-Walker Home: Burton updated the Selectmen on the progress of the Walker residence and its necessary repairs. A storage unit will be brought to their location when construction starts and housing will have to be found for the Walkers in order to have the necessary repairs/upgrades take place.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Tax Collector Fax Fee - As numerous real estate closing companies are insisting
that tax print outs be faxed to their office for upcoming real estate transactions, Karen Heselton, Tax Collector, has requested that the Selectmen approve a fax fee of $1.00 per page which will cover the cost of paper and outgoing phone charges. David moved the Tax Collector Fax Fee of $1.00 be accepted. Christine seconded the motion. All were in favor.
2. Deliberative Session Notification - A postcard notification that would be sent to every resident in 2005 for the Deliberative Session would cost $250.00. The Selectmen agreed that the notifications will be sent as an experiment to see if attendance improves.
3. Conservation Commission Appointment - Cindy J. Wilson has applied to become an alternate member of the Conservation Commission. She will serve a three year term. David moved that Cindy J. Wilson be appointed to the Conservation Committee. Christine seconded the motion. All were in favor. Welcome back Cindy!
4. Fire & Burglar Alarm System Discussion - Burton discussed the current alarm system with the Selectmen. An upgrade is scheduled to occur with either Simplex or Honeywell.
5. Town Report Proofing - Burton will be at Sir Speedy Printing for 8:30 to
proof the Town Report. David will meet Burton in the morning to assist in the proofing.
6. Substitute for 2/24 Planning Board Meeting - As David Woodbury will be
in Africa at this time, it was agreed that Christine would attend in his place.
G. OTHER:
1. Vista Road - Burton has sent a letter to Nic of the Planning Board regarding the concerns from different departments regarding the proposed Vista roadway. It has been recommended that different opinions be obtained from Dufresne & Henry and/or the Road
Committee on this particular road.
2. Parker Road - A letter which was sent to Dwight Lovejoy from the Watershed Association has also been copied to the Selectmen regarding Dwight's concerns of the local area. The Watershed referred Mr. Lovejoy to the Town of assistance. Burton is to contact the Department of Environmental Services for recommendations. Mr. Lovejoy will be contacted and updated.
3. Joe Thompson - Transfer Station - Mr. Thompson had been hospitalized with a blood clot in his leg and had surgery on February 8, 2004. The Transfer Station will utilize a temporary hire, Kevin Kemitt, for Tuesdays and Saturdays in Joe's absence.
4. Recreation Department Candidate - The final interviews have been
done.
5. New Boston Bulletin - "Ask the Town" - Burton is to do an article for
March on Exemptions.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
I. ADJOURNMENT: David made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30PM. Christine seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Prepared by Karen Heselton
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