SELECTMEN’S MEETING
April 17, 2006
Call to Order
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. In attendance were Chairman Gary F. Nelson, Selectman John P. Ulcickas, Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr. and Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley. Minutes were recorded and were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Mary B. Winglass.
Introduction of Guests
· Jason Mello of G. Mello Disposal Corp Re: Current Transfer Station Services
Mr. Mello presented an addendum to the town’s Solid Waste Contract with G. Mello Disposal Corporation. The addendum includes container rental fees, hauling and disposal for recycling commingled recyclables, glass and cardboard/paper. Commingled recyclables may include plastics #1 & #2, glass, tin and aluminum. Cardboard, newspaper, scrap paper, and junk mail may all be combined.
As Transfer Station Roger Clark was not present for this meeting, the Board decided to wait on signing the addendum until they talk with Mr. Clark. Selectman Ulcickas requested that the addendum include the same expiration date as the original three year contract.
Chairman Nelson discussed the importance of the gates being locked after the drivers service the containers at the Transfer Station. Mr. Mello responded that he will speak with the drivers.
Chairman Nelson stated that the town will be going out to bid soon for the town’s solid waste contract ends on February 28, 2007. Chairman Nelson added that the town will be looking at other options such as curbside pickup and to include the rental and monthly pickup for the smaller trash containers used at the town buildings.
Old Business
A. Applications for Appointments
Chairman Nelson stated that every year it is the responsibility of the Selectmen to sign appointments after the town elections. The following members requested to be re-appointed as their appointments expired April 15, 2006.
Recreation Commission
Chairman Nelson motioned to appoint under the Recreation Commission Nancy Slombo as an Alternate member for one year and Debra Stewart as a member for three years. Second by Selectman Ulcickas.
Deputy Treasurer
Chairman Nelson motioned to appoint Nancy J. Wrigley as the Deputy Treasurer for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Boat Tax Collector
Chairman Nelson motioned to appoint Raymond Thayer as Boat Tax Collector for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the appointment for Mary Jo McCullough as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Conservation Commission
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the appointment for Mary Marshall as an Alternate member of the Conservation Commission for three years. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Stewardship Committee
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the following appointments for the Stewardship Committee; Mary Marshall for five years, Nancy Slombo for one year, Michael Seekamp for two years, Trisha McCarthy for three years, Patricia Wonson for four years. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Tree Warden
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the appointment for David Baker as the Tree Warden for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Welfare Assistance
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the appointments for Connie Smith as the Welfare Agent for one year and for Mitchell Smith as the Deputy Welfare Agent for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Cable TV Committee
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the following appointments for the Cable TV Committee; Andrew Morse for one year, Pauline Morse for one year and James Malkemes for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Department of Building Safety
Chairman Nelson motioned to table the Department of Building Safety until the next meeting. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Solid Waste Task Force Committee
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the following appointments for the Solid Waste Task Force Committee; Patricia Wonson for one year, Augustine Medeiros for one year, Gary Raddatz for one year. Second by Selectman Donovan. Discussion: Selectman Ulcickas discussed that even though there is only three appointments to be signed tonight, does that mean they could start a committee. TA, Wrigley replied that the committee is to be made up of five appointed members and three members make up the majority. Vote: Unanimous.
Emergency Management
Chairman Nelson motioned to accept the appointments for John Owens as the Director of Emergency Management and Dale Putnam as the Assistant Emergency Management Director. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
New Business
A. Calculate the 2006 Allowable Number of Elderly Housing Units
Every year the Selectmen are to calculate the number of elderly units allowed based upon Newton’s Zoning Ordinance XXXI, Elderly Housing, section II, General Standards, paragraph b, states “the total number of elderly units in the Town of Newton shall not exceed ten percent of the total dwelling units then existing in the town.”
The Board discussed that the total number of dwelling units in 2005 were 1,460 and with no elderly projects approved last year, the total number of elderly units is 146 as of April 1, 2005. This year the town approved a 22 unit elderly housing development with a conditional approval on an 80 elderly unit project and a 44 elderly unit project.
The Board reviewed a spreadsheet showing that 55 new occupancy permits that were signed between April 1, 2005 and March 31, 2006 but only 51 permits were “new dwelling” units.
The calculation for the April 1, 2006 elderly units is as follows;
1,460 + 51 = 1,511 X 10 % = 151
151 – 22 = 129
Chairman Nelson motioned for the allowable number of elderly units available is 129 as of April 1, 2006. Second for discussion by Selectman Ulcickas. Selectman Ulcickas discussed that he feels that the motion should include that the total number of dwelling units is 1,151 as of April 1, 2006 x 10% equals 151 minus the signed mylar for 22 units for Jacobs Village leaving a total of 129 units. Subtract the two conditional approvals; 80 units for Ned Nichols and 44 units for the Fitzgerald project leaves a net of 5 units. Chairman Nelson rescinded his motion; Selectman Ulcickas rescinded his second.
Selectman Ulcickas motioned that the total number of dwelling units is 1,151 as of April 1, 2006 x 10% equals 151 minus the signed mylar for 22 units for Jacobs Village leaving a total of 129 units. Subtract the two conditional approvals; 80 units for Ned Nichols and 44 units for the Fitzgerald project leaves a net of 5 units. Second by Chairman Nelson. Vote: Unanimous.
B. Police Department Appointment for Officer Nathan J. Lyons
Police Chief Streeter presented Mr. Lyons to the Board as a full-time officer to fill the resignation position that happened a couple of weeks ago. Chief Streeter added that Mr. Lyons successfully completed all the requirements in order to be considered for this position.
Chairman Nelson motioned that the Board take the Police Chief’s recommendation to appoint Officer Nathan J. Lyons to the Newton Police Department as a full-time officer effective April 17, 2006. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
C. 2006 Annual MS4 Stormwater Report
Selectman Ulcickas stated that he has not finished the annual report yet. The due date is May 1, 2006 and he plans on completing it within the next 5 to 10 days.
Announcements
· Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Forms are available at the Town Hall or on the State’s website at www.revenue.nh.gov
Chairman Nelson announced that the forms are available on the state’s web and at the Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall.
Accept Minutes of Selectmen Meetings
Reports from Department Heads
· Schedule work meeting for new ordinance review
The Board agreed to hold a work meeting on Friday April 21st at 6:00pm to review new ordinances for adoption. As Chief Streeter has been instrumental with three of the ordinances to be reviewed, the Selectmen requested that the office check to see if he would be available to meet at that time.
· Adelphia Communications RE: Performance Bond
The Board reviewed a letter at the April 3, 2006 Selectmen’s meeting from Adelphia Communications Area Director Gerald Buckley requesting the town to release the $100,000 bond put in place in 2001 for the rebuilt system and to correct the name of the bond Principal Adelphia Cablevision Corporation to Harron Cablevision for the amended bond of $25,000 dated March 3, 2006.
The Board questioned the name change to the $25,000 bond from Adelphia Cable Communications to Harron Communications, since the town has a Cable System Franchise with Adelphia Cable Communications. The Board requested at the April 3, 2006 Selectmen’s Meeting for TA, Nancy Wrigley to get an explanation in writing as to why the name change and how this change affects the Franchise Agreement.
The Board reviewed a letter from Erik Rhee, Senior Government Affairs Counsel stating that Harron Cablevision is an entity under common control with Adelphia Cablevision and is an indirect subsidiary of Adelphia Communications Corporation.
Chairman Nelson motioned to release the Adelphia Cablevision Corporation $100,000 Bond No.104310874 to rewire the town and to sign the Rider for Bond No. 104310873 for $25,000 listing the bond principal as Harron Cablevision of New Hampshire, Inc. Second by Selectman Ulcickas. Vote: Unanimous.
Review of Action Items
Adjourn
Chairman Nelson motioned to adjourn at 7:50 PM. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass
Office Manager
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