SELECTMEN’S MEETING
January 16, 2006
Call to Order
Chairman Harding called the meeting to order at 8:12pm. In attendance were Selectman John P. Ulcickas, Selectman Gary F. Nelson, Chairman Norman P. Harding and Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Mary B. Winglass.
Introduction of Guests
Mr. John Walsh of Brookside Lane RE: Operation of the Transfer Station
Chairman Harding announced that Mr. Walsh contacted the Selectmen’s Office today to say that he would be unable to attend tonight’s meeting due to a work commitment. Mr. Walsh’s e-mailed the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, January 3rd and again on Friday, January 6th regarding concerns with the operation of the Transfer Station.
Transfer Station Manager Roger Clark presented the Board with a response letter to Mr. Walsh. The Board discussed with Mr. Clark the tires in the woods, debris on the fire pond road, furniture piles at the Transfer Station, recycling, business vehicles seen at the Transfer Station and the bulk items program.
Mr. Clark also discussed that the Selectmen should consider activating the Solid Waste Task Force Committee to start looking at options as the town’s hauling contract expires at the beginning of next year.
The Board requested that a copy of Mr. Clark’s letter be mailed to Mr. Walsh and the Selectmen will meet with Mr. Walsh at the next scheduled Selectmen’s meeting on February 6, 2006.
Old Business
Mr. Robert White RE: Request to have the June 20, 2005 non-public minutes made public
Road Crew laborer Robert White requested in writing that the Selectmen make public the non-public meeting minutes of June 20, 2005 in which he met with the Selectmen regarding his employment with the town.
Chairman Harding motioned to make the non-public meeting minutes dated June 20, 2005 pertaining to Mr. Robert White public and everything else we will continue to keep non-public. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Draft copy of Notice of Violations for Unregistered Junk Yards/Vehicles
The Board reviewed a draft notice of violation for unregistered junk yards/vehicles from Attorney John Ratigan in response to the Board’s inquiry about the Town’s enforcement options. After reviewing the wording of the notice of violation, the Board decided that the time frame to complete corrective action will be no later than February 10, 2006 and the Board will conduct a site walk on Saturday, February 11, 2006. The Board reiterated that the letters are to be sent via certified mail/return receipt requested.
Dragon Mosquito Control RE: 2006 Special Permit Application
Chairman Harding signed the 2006 special permit application to the New Hampshire Division of Pesticide Control for Mosquito/Black Fly completed by Dragon Mosquito Control, Inc.
New Business
A. New Hampshire SPCA RE: 2006 Impoundment Contract
Chairman Harding read and then signed the 2006 Impoundment Contract between the Town of Newton and the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Announcements
Wednesday, January 25th – First day for residents to file for candidacy with the Town Clerk; hours are from 8am to 4pm. Last day is Friday, February 3rd from 3pm to 5pm.
Open positions for the 2006 Town Meeting are as follows;
Board of Selectmen – 1 position for a 3 year term
Town Clerk/Tax Collector – 1 position for a 3 year term
Trustees of the Gale Library – 1 position for a 3 year term
Planning Board – 2 positions for a 3 year term
Cemetery Trustees – 1 position for a 3 year term
Treasurer – 1 position for a 3 year term
Moderator – 1 position for a 2 year term
Supervisors of the Checklist – 1 position for a 4 year term
Trustees of the Trust Funds – 1 position for a 3 year term
“ “ - 1 position for a 2 year term
Tuesday, February 7th – Deliberative Session 7pm at the Middle School. Copies of the 2006 proposed budget and warrant articles will be available at the Town Hall and at the Deliberative Session.
2005 Town Reports will not be mailed to residents this year; they will be available at the Town Hall on Monday, March 6, 2006 and online at www.newton-nh.gov
Chairman Harding added that any resident who cannot get to the Town Hall to pick up a copy of the Town Report, please call the Selectmen’s Office at 382-4405 and one will be mailed to you.
Chairman Harding announced that the Cable Committee is meeting tomorrow night and part of the discussion will be the new Comcast contract. Chairman of the Cable Committee Andrew Morse stated that Comcast is not able to attend tomorrow nights meeting but will be able to attend the February 21st meeting. Anybody that wants to get involved with the Cable Committee, volunteers are needed and are paid $10 per hour for recording meetings.
Accept Minutes of Selectmen Meetings
Public Meeting minutes of January 3, 2006 and January 5, 2006
Chairman Harding motioned to accept the public meeting minutes of January 3, 2006 and January 5, 2006. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Reports from Department Heads
Review of Action Items
Adjourn
Chairman Harding motioned to adjourn 9:05pm. Second by Selectman Nelson. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass
Office Manager
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