SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING
September 7, 2010
Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 6:16pm. In attendance were Chairman Trisha J. McCarthy, Selectman Raymond D. Thayer, Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr., and Office Manager Mary B. Winglass. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Winglass.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to go into Nonpublic Session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) – Code Enforcement Officer; (c) – Transfer Station. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Chairman McCarthy – aye, Selectman Thayer – aye, Selectman Donovan – aye. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to close the nonpublic meeting at 7pm. Second by Selectman Thayer. 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 following;
To offer the position of Code Enforcement Officer to Stephen Meisner and Laurence Middlemiss for a trial period of 60 days at Grade XXIII, step 1, $22.06 per hour effective immediately. Motion passed with Selectman Thayer abstaining.
- Introduction of Guests
- Old Business
- New Business
A. Guidelines for 2011 budgets and set date for department head meeting
The Board did not set the date for the department head meeting but did set the guidelines for the 2011 budget as follows;
- The Board discussed placing a cap on the total percent increase for the 2011 proposed budgets. Selectman Thayer was in favor of requiring it; Selectman Donovan was not in favor of it due to yearly contractual obligations. Chairman McCarthy agreed with both sides but the final decision was to not require a cap on the proposed budgets.
Cost of Living Increases to be placed in a warrant article or in each budget. The Board decided on a warrant article.
Submittal dates for warrant articles from town departments, committees and commission to the Board of Selectmen for their approval and recommendation is set for December 13, 2010.
B. Proposal for #2 heating oil and propane for town buildings
The Board reviewed a proposal from Palmer Gas/Ermer Oil to provide #2 heating oil to town buildings based upon an estimated usage of 7,000 gallons at a fixed price of $2.699 for the October 1, 2010 thru April 30, 2011 heating season.
Selectman Thayer motioned to sign the Price Guarantee Contract with Palmer Gas/Ermer Oil for a price of $2.699 net on #2 fuel oil for the upcoming season which runs from October 1, 2010 thru April 30, 2011. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
C. Application for Permit for Use of Greenie Park
The Board reviewed a request from resident Stephen Kearley of 21 Maple Ave requesting to use Greenie Park on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10am to 2pm to fly model airplanes (planes are on a control line). Using the baseball fields will help protect the planes and pedestrians for the area has a fence.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to approve Stephen Kearley to use Greenie Park on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10am to 2pm to fly model airplanes subject to the approval of the Recreation Commission. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
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
Present was Mr. Robert J. Ferrara Sr.
Mr. Ferrarra sent in an email last week asking to receive permission to use his chain saw at the Transfer Station to cut fire wood. The Board informed Mr. Ferrarra that based upon the recommendation of Risk Management through the town’s insurer, only those that have taken a safety course for chainsaw use is allowed to use one at the Transfer Station. Additionally the town would not be covered if someone visiting the Transfer Station is hurt from flying debris. Mr. Ferrara responded that the pile at the Transfer Station is probable 20 cords. The Board told Mr. Ferrara that he can take the wood off the property but he cannot use a chainsaw or cut the wood while at the Transfer Station.
Transfer Station Manager Kevin Jolicoeur informed the Board that ProBark will need to be called to chip the brush pile; the Board informed Jolicoeur that the wood pile should be cut into sections small enough for residents to take home.
Bid opening for Concrete Pads at the Transfer Station
The Board opened the two bids received to pour two new concrete pads and to relocate two existing sheds onto the new pads from the following companies;
Eastern Seaboard Concrete Construction Co, Inc. of Newton, NH for a total of $9,800 and
Project Resource Group, LLC of Francestown, NH for a total of $14,900
Selectman Thayer motioned to accept the bid from Eastern Seaboard Concrete Construction Co., Inc for the amount of $9,800 for all site, concrete and building move at the Transfer Station. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
IX. Adjourn
Chairman McCarthy motioned to adjourn at 7:25pm. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass, Office Manager
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