SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING
November 22, 2010
Selectman Donovan called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. In attendance were Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr., Selectman Raymond D. Thayer, Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley and Office Manager Mary B. Winglass. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Winglass.
Chairman Trisha J. McCarthy was not present.
Selectman Donovan motioned to go into Nonpublic Session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) – Transfer Station. Second by Selectman Thayer. Selectman Donovan polled the members which resulted in a unanimous roll call vote.
Selectman Donovan motioned to close the nonpublic session at 6:27pm. 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 Board’s decision to terminate John Christian, Transfer Station Attendant and to advertise for a part time Attendant and a floater position at the Transfer Station.
- Introduction of Guests
- Old Business
- New Business
A. Sign Application to partially fund the Town’s Mosquito Control Activities
The Board reviewed a completed application to the State of New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services for reimbursement of Mosquito Control Funding. The town paid $21,000.00 in 2010 for mosquito control with the amount of $5,250 (25%) as the amount of reimbursement to the town.
B. Per RSA 31:95-b to accept and expend unanticipated funds in the amount of $125 donated to the Newton Food Pantry.
Selectman Thayer motioned to accept and expend unanticipated funds in the amount of $125 donated to the Newton Food Pantry per RSA 31:95-b. 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
- The Board signed a vacation request from Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator Kim Hughes
- The Board signed the Payroll Manifest dated November 26, 2010. The Board requested for their December payment to be added to the next payroll manifest.
- The Board reviewed a complaint filed by Edward Stempien regarding a permit to re-roof his residence. Stempien stated in his complaint that the structure was not altered and requested a reimbursement of $50 which he paid for the permit. Selectman Donovan stated that he already spoke with the Building Department and the Board can change the fees schedule accordingly. The Board asked Town Administrator Nancy Wrigley to check with the Town Assessor Andrea Lewy before the Board makes a final determination.
- The Board reviewed an email from Emergency Management Director Larry Foote regarding a recent problem with the AlertNow System. Foote changed the user privileges (except for himself and Melissa Adam, EMD Secretary) from the Admin role to a User role. The Board appreciated the efforts taken by Foote to secure the data in the AlertNow System.
IX. Adjourn
Selectman Thayer motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:46pm. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass, Office Manager
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