SELECTMEN’S MEETING
April 18, 2005
Call to Order
Chairman Harding called the meeting to order at 7:08pm. In attendance were Selectman John P. Ulcickas, Chairman Norman P. Harding and Town Administrator, Nancy J. Wrigley. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager, Mary B. Winglass. Selectman Gary F. Nelson was not present.
Introduction of Guests
Old Business
A. Applications for Re-Appointments
Chairman Harding and Selectman Ulcickas signed the following appointments;
Andrew Morse, James Malkemes, Pauline Morse appointments to the Cable TV-NCAT 20 Committee; Janice Amero and Richard Bailey appointment to the Recreation Commission; Peter Mears appointment as the Assistant Animal Control Officer;
New Business
A. Letter from the Dept. of Environmental Services RE: Closure Plan for the Municipal Landfill
Chairman Harding read a letter from Tony Giunta, Director of the Waste Management Division of the Department of Environmental Services which outlined that DES sent a letter to the town on April 9, 2004 advising the town to suspend development of a closure plan while the Department of Environmental Services re-evaluated its policy regarding requirements for the submission of landfill closure plans. The reason for the suspension was to allow the department time to develop a cost effective way for towns to comply with RSA 149-M:9,XIII,(3), also knows as the Brady Bill, which “requires approval of a closure plan by the department.”
DES stated that the town has demonstrated eligibility under the Brady Bill amendment and may finalize the process. As a cost minimization step, DES enclosed a generic closure plan for the town’s landfill. The basis of approval of this closure plan is based upon the Town’s continued compliance with Groundwater Management as required by RSA 485-C and Env-Wm 1403 and continued demonstration of no adverse environmental impact.
The attached closure plan outlines the existing environmental performance standards by which the landfill must be maintained and describes what conditions would cause initiation of actual closure activities. DES requested the Selectmen to sign the plan and return it to them; after processing they will return a receipted copy for our records.
Town Administrator, Nancy Wrigley stated that the plan was reviewed by R.W. Gillespie & Associates, Inc, whom monitors the groundwater management and they stated that it is their opinion based upon the ground water monitoring program in place and the fact that the monitoring does not indicate pollution, and the facility is managed such that runoff, odors, litter, and gas generation (methane, etc.) are not problematic. The ground water monitoring program satisfies the state regulation and it is the opinion of R.W. Gillespie that the town can effectively operate the existing facility without violating the intent of the RSA.
Chairman Harding and Selectman Ulcickas signed the closure plan.
B. Safety Complex Building Committee
Chairman Harding motioned to form the Safety Complex Building Committee with the appointments having a three year term with an effective date of April 18, 2005. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman Harding and Selectman Ulcickas signed appointments for the following as safety complex building committee members; Horace Williams, Norman Harding, William Ingalls, Lynn Harding, Eileen Patterson, Robert Bartlett, Robert Donovan, Edmund Merriam, John Owens, Lawrence Streeter, Steven Palmer and Richard Daniels.
Announcements
· Area Selectmen’s Meeting on Wednesday, April 20th at 7pm at the Danville Town Hall
Neither Chairman Harding nor Selectman Ulcickas are able to attend the Area Selectmen’s Meeting.
· Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Forms are available at Town Hall – must be postmarked no earlier than May 1st and no later than June 30th.
Accept Minutes of Selectmen Meetings
Reports from Department Heads
Review of Action Items
Adjourn
Chairman Harding motioned to go into non-public session at 7:30pm under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) – Planning Board personnel and (a) – Police Department personnel. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Ulcickas – yes; Chairman Harding – yes. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman Harding motioned to close the non-public session at 9pm. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Per unanimous roll call vote, the minutes of the meeting will remain confidential until, in the opinion of the majority of the members, the aforesaid circumstances no longer apply except to announce the promotion of Michael Jewett and Joseph Saluto to the position of Patrolman First Class at Grade XV, step 8, effective April 3, 2005.
Chairman Harding motioned to adjourn at 9pm. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass
Office Manager
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