SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING
May 14, 2007
Call to Order
Chairman Ulcickas motioned to go into non-public session at 7:58pm under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) – Continued discussion - hiring of a Code Enforcement Officer. Second by Selectman Donovan. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Ulcickas – yes, Selectman Donovan – yes, Selectman McCarthy – yes. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman Ulcickas motioned to close the non-public session at 8:03pm. 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 except to announce the Boards decision to re-advertise for the Code Enforcement Officer position.
Introduction of Guests
Old Business
New Business
A. Asset Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Request RE: DeVito Funds
Police Chief Streeter met with the Board to discuss his request for the 7th release from the DeVito Asset Forfeiture Account in the amount of $15,415.00. Chief Streeter stated the items to be purchased are a Police Department Network Server Computer for $5,800, Tasers for $6,415 and a Notebook Computer (Car 4) for $3,200.
Chief Streeter added that these items were discussed with the Board last year during the 2007 budget review meetings as they were first proposed to be included in the 2007 Police Department budget. The Selectmen determined that they were to be taken out of the budget and to be purchased with the Police Department Asset Forfeiture Funds.
Chairman Ulcickas motioned to release from the DeVito Asset Forfeiture Account the broken down list of equipment as outlined on May 3, 2007 memo from Police Chief Streeter for a total of $15,415 as the 7th release from this account. Second by Selectman McCarthy. TA, Wrigley asked if there was any money left over from the sixth release. Chief Streeter responded that some purchases have not yet been made but the money has been allocated. Vote: Unanimous.
B. Discussion of Resident Stickers
TA, Nancy Wrigley informed the Board that the town is out of blue resident stickers and asked if the Board would like to change the color or to just order more of the same. TA, Wrigley stated that there is one (1) roll of 1,000 stickers that are missing therefore it was discussed that the best option now is to change the color to start anew.
The Board decided to change the color of the resident sticker to green and they discussed the importance of writing a procedure for handling the stickers. Some ideas to include in the procedure were to stamp the registration, both the town copy and the resident copy, or use a highlighter using the same color as the resident sticker to mark the registration to show that a sticker was given out; each registration receives only one (1) resident sticker; and to set a standard for handling requests for a replacement sticker.
C. Scheduling of meetings and site walks
Office Manager Mary Winglass discussed the need to schedule three site walks; one at the Transfer Station; one at 58 Peaslee Crossing Road (Riccio) and one at 5 Crane Crossing Road (Hart).
Transfer Station
The Board discussed the need to hold a site walk at the Transfer Station with the concerned residents of Brookside Lane to discuss their safety, operational and environmental concerns. It was determined to hold the site walk on Wednesday, May 30th starting at 6:45pm. The Board discussed that they have already scheduled a site walk for that evening starting at 6pm, so the start time is approximate.
The Board then discussed the metal pile at the Transfer Station. Town employees have been seen taking items from the metal pile and this practice has been going on for many years. The Board agreed that this cannot be allowed to continue.
Chairman Ulcickas motioned that effective immediately no dump picking is allowed from any area within the Transfer Station by employees or the public. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Site walk at 58 Peaslee Crossing Road (Riccio) and one at 5 Crane Crossing Road (Hart)
The Board then discussed scheduling a site walk at 5 Crane Crossing Road and 58 Peaslee Crossing Road to determine the status of these properties. The Board discussed holding these site walks during the first week in June 2007. Selectman McCarthy was unsure of her schedule that week and will contact the office staff with her schedule.
Announcements
Accept Minutes of Selectmen Meetings
Reports from Department Heads
· Office Manager Mary Winglass informed the Board of an email received from the Chairman of the Recreation Commission requesting an appointment of a Newton Grand Marshal for this years Memorial Day parade. Winglass spoke with Town Clerk/Tax Collector Raymond Thayer who recommended the appointment of resident and US Navy Lieutenant Casey Burns. Winglass contacted Lt. Burns who stated that he would be honored to serve as this years Newton Grand Marshal.
Chairman Ulcickas motioned to appoint US Navy Lieutenant Casey Burns as this years
Newton Grand Marshal. Second by Selectman McCarthy. Vote: Unanimous.
· Town Administrator Nancy Wrigley discussed with the Board the bid awarded for the Town Hall Sprinkler System for the bid did not include the crawl space under the main building. After speaking with Brigade Fire Protection about the need to include this crawl space area, Brigade sent over an addendum to extend the future dry system to protect the main building crawl space which includes piping fittings and sprinkler heads to properly cover this area for a price of $3,800.00. The Board discussed that this area is to remain a dry system only.
Chairman Ulcickas motioned to accept the addendum to the Sprinkler System bid from Brigade Fire Protection, Inc. to extend the future dry system to protect the main building crawl space for a price of $3,800.00. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous
· Selectman Robert Donovan, Jr. stated that while at the Selectmen’s Office last week, a call came in questioning whether Rowe’s Corner Store has the authority to sell cars/trucks at the property. Later, Selectman Donovan went to the store and noticed two vehicles for sale at the side of the lot and he then talked with the owners about requiring town approval. The Board decided to send a letter to the owner(s) of Rowe’s Corner Store informing them in writing of the town approval requirement.
Review of Action Items
Adjourn
Chairman Ulcickas motioned to adjourn at 9:03pm. Second by Selectman McCarthy. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass
Office Manager
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