SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING
September 20, 2010
Chairman McCarthy opened the meeting at 6:04pm. In attendance were Chairman Trisha J. McCarthy, Selectman Raymond D. Thayer, Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr., and Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Mary B. Winglass.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to go into Nonpublic Session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) – Transfer Station; (c)- Code Enforcement. Second by Selectman Thayer. Roll Call Vote: Chairman McCarthy – aye, Selectman Thayer – aye, Selectman Donovan – aye. Vote: Unanimous.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to close the nonpublic session. 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.
6:45pm - David Salzer, Technology Transfer Center at UNH
Mr. David Salzer was present and spoke on a proposal for Newton’s Parcel Data Upgrade using the town’s existing data from town’s parcel maps. This is part of an upgrade project through the UNH Technology Transfer Center and NH DOT to help support municipal GIS asset collection. This project will address signs, drains and roads. The first phase is to upgrade municipal parcel maps with Georeference images, clip borders, assemble image mosaic and to “trace” paper mosaic map to create parcel polygons. Benefits are to enable basic GIS functionality and analysis, DRA Statewide Mosaic project will provide linked data to the town annually for free and give electronic format of data. The issues are that the maps doe not replace a full remap with deeds research, GIS layer must be maintained
by map vendor at some cost and the accuracy is no better than existing paper maps.
The Board unanimously motioned to accept the Newton Parcel Data Upgrade of the town’s maps.
7:00pm - Pat Remick, Coordinator for “The Coalition Communities” regarding State Education Aid
Present were Pat Remick who spoke about “The Coalition Communities” action toward the new formula in the State Education Aid. SB539 passed by the Legislature in 2008 included a two year phase that expires July 1, 2011 and Newton will get an estimated $80.588 LESS in State Education Aid and given the State’s current economic situation this loss could rise if the Legislature adjusts the formula.
The Board discussed having Newton’s State Representatives and Senators in to a meeting to ask them what they are going to do about the $80,588 decrease in school education aid and to find out how our representatives voted on this formula.
1. Planning Board recommendation to hire an Administrative Assistant
Per the recommendation of the Planning Board, the Board made the following motion.
Selectman Thayer motioned to hire Karen Conti of Kingston, NH as the Administrative Assistant for the Planning Board as a permanent part time position. Second by Chairman McCarthy. Vote: Unanimous.
A. Replacement of cement curbs at the Town Hall
Town Administrator Nancy Wrigley asked to place this item on the agenda for consideration for the cement curbs at the Town Hall are in bad shape and need to be replaced. The Board discussed multiple options; Selectman Donovan will check with Road Agent Mike Pivero on some options for consideration for the next regularly scheduled Selectmen’s meeting.
B. Per RSA 31:95-b to accept unanticipated funds in the amount of $50.00 from Augustine and Karen Mederios to the Newton Food Pantry.
Selectman Donovan motioned to accept and expend unanticipated funds in the amount of $50 from Augustine and Karen Mederios to the Newton Food Pantry. Second by Selectman Thayer. Vote: Unanimous.
V. Announcements
- FEMA 1913-DR-NH approved grant in the amount of $11,586.97
The Board announced the funding received from FEMA as a reimbursement for funds expended for repair work on the Fire Department’s Forestry Vehicle and estimated costs for repair work to Pheasant Crossing with a completion date of November 12, 2011.
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 the Vendor Manifest in the amount of $48,662.93.
IX. Adjourn
Chairman McCarthy motioned to adjourn at 8:13pm. Second by Selectman Donovan. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass, Office Manager
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