SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING
June 19, 2006
Call to Order
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. In attendance were Chairman Gary F. Nelson, Selectman John P. Ulcickas, Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr., Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley and Office Manager Mary B. Winglass.
Selectman Ulcickas motioned to go into non-public session at 6:30pm under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) – Transfer Station Operations; (c) – Abatement. Second by Chairman Nelson. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Ulcickas – yes, Selectman Donovan – yes, Chairman Nelson – yes. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman Nelson motioned to recess the non-public meeting at 6:55pm. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Introduction of Guests
· Senator Maggie Hassan RE: State assistance with West Nile Virus and EEE
Senator Maggie Hassan spoke on the state assistance with West Nile Virus and EEE through the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health Services with the 2006 Arboviral Illness Surveillance, Prevention and Response plan. The plan offers guidance on operational aspects or surveillance, prevention and response by the state and local communities responsible for the control of mosquito-borne disease and encourages proactive preparations for the 2006 season. In order for towns to qualify for the state assistance they must have a mosquito control plan in place. The state has budgeted funds to match the towns efforts in combating arboviral illnesses. Senator Hassan added that the Department of Health & Human Services Division of Public Health will be sending out information to the towns at the
beginning of July 1st regarding this program.
Senator Hassan added that a couple of other bills just passed that affect towns. The first is to protect the towns from liability for holding a Household Hazardous Waste day and the second requires developers to abide by the towns zoning laws.
The Board thanked Senator Hassan for taking to the time to attend the meeting to help keep them informed of the newly enacted state laws.
Old Business
A. Minor changes to the Discretionary Preservation Easement Deed for 26 Merrimac
Road
Chairman Nelson read the changes to the Discretionary Preservation Easement Deed for 26 Merrimac Road recommended by Town Assessor Andrea Lewy. The changes were agreed to by Ray Nicol and Andrea Lewy last week. However, today the Selectmen’s Office received a fax from Michele Nicol-Fitzgerald requesting an additional change. This change has not been reviewed by Ms. Lewy and the Board informed Mr. Ray Nicol that they do not feel comfortable making a decision until the changes have been reviewed by Andrea. The Board stated that they hope to finalize this at the next Selectmen’s meeting on July 17, 2006.
New Business
A. Resignation letter from Theresa Morse, Trustee of the Trust Funds
Chairman Nelson read a resignation letter from Theresa Morse, Trustee of the Trust Funds effective June 19, 2006.
B. Month-end May 31, 2006 Budget Review
The Board reviewed the May 31, 2006 summary expenditures for each budget and warrant articles.
C. Police Department awarded a AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Kit plus training under the Department of Homeland Security
Chairman Nelson announced that the Police Department has been awarded a Night Visio Modular Kit, which includes night vision goggles for a Commercial Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) application through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
D. Letter from Sanborn School Board RE: Ad-hoc Committee to review the usage of the current high school site
Chairman Nelson read a letter from Jennifer Fuller on behalf of the Sanborn School Board informing them that the School Board voted to institute an ad-hoc committee with the charge of reviewing the usage of the current high school site. The School Board is looking for a member of the Board of Selectmen to join this committee along with other town officials.
Chairman Nelson stated that he is aware of this committee and needs to check his schedule to see if he is available, but publicly announced that if anyone is interested, please give the School Board a call. Selectman Ulcickas and Selectman Donovan will check their schedules.
Announcements
Accept Minutes of Selectmen Meetings
· Selectmen’s Public Meeting minutes of May 23, 2006
The minutes of the May 23, 2006 Selectmen’s meeting were already accepted as written at the June 5, 2006 Selectmen’s meeting.
Reports from Department Heads
· Planning Board Re: RFP for Town Engineer
Office Manager Mary Winglass informed the Board that she spoke with Kim Pettit, Chairman of the Planning Board today and she stated that she would be unable to attend tonight’s meeting but asked for the Board to review the draft RFP prepared by Kim Pettit for she feels it is the Selectmen’s responsibility to go out to bid for the hiring of a Town Engineer. At this time, the Planning Board is requesting an extension from the current town engineer’s contract until the end of August in order to complete the bid process, interview and be ready to make a final decision. Selectman Ulcickas stated that the time table of the end of August does not give the town enough time to come to a decision, he suggested that the Planning Board request an extension until the end of September. Selectman Donovan and Chairman
Nelson agreed.
Review of Action Items
Adjourn
Chairman Nelson motioned to call the non-public session back to order at 8:53pm. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Donovan – yes, Selectman Ulcickas – yes, Chairman Nelson – yes. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman Nelson motioned to close the non-public meeting at 9:59pm. Second by Selectman Donovan. Per unanimous roll call vote, the minutes of the meeting will remain confidential until in the opinion of the majority of the members, the circumstances no longer apply.
Chairman Nelson closed the public meeting at 9:59pm. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass
Office Manager
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