SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING
June 14, 2010
Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 6:03pm. In attendance were Chairman Trisha J. McCarthy, Selectman Raymond D. Thayer, Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr., Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley and Office Manager Mary B. Winglass. The minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Winglass.
- Introduction of Guests
- Old Business
1. Cont discussion of bids for Fire Station Exterior Egress
The Board reviewed an email from Chief Building Official Ron LeMere recommending the project be awarded to the lowest bidder, Eastern Seaboard Concrete Construction, Co., Inc.
Selectman Donovan motioned to accept the bid of $6,875 from Eastern Seaboard Concrete Construction, Co. for the second floor exterior egress at the Central Fire Station. Second by Selectman Thayer. Vote: Unanimous.
IV. New Business
A. Formal Adoption of the Newton Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Board reviewed an email from Jane Hubbard of Hubbard Consulting LLC stating that FEMA has conditionally approved the town’s mitigation plan but to get final approval the town must formally adopt the plan. Attached to the email is a certification page, Chapter 7 Adoption, Implementation, Monitoring that needs to be signed by the Board and sent to Ms. Hubbard.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to sign and adopt the Newton’s Hazard Mitigation Plan as written on June 14, 2010. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous
Emergency Management Director Larry Foote discussed that the State of New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management is currently requesting letters of intent from Local Governments and State Agencies who intend on applying for the FY 2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program funds. The town must complete a letter of intent to be returned to the state by July 1, 2010. The Board discussed the project list within the Hazard Mitigation Plan, Foote will check with Road Agent Mike Pivero for upgrade to culverts as that is the #1 project listed in the plan.
V. Announcements
VI. Accept Minutes of Selectmen Meetings
VII. Reports from Department Heads
VIII. Other Business
- Sign Manifests, Requisitions, Abatements, Tax Credits, Correspondence and Appointments
- The Board signed a State of NH Dept of Revenue form stating that the Town of Newton will not be using the PA-28 Form in 2011. Town Administrator Wrigley stated that the town has not used this form since 1992.
- The Board signed a Welfare Manifest in the amount of $63.85.
IX. Adjourn
Chairman McCarthy motioned to close the meeting at 6:22pm. Second by Selectman Thayer. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass, Office Manager
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