Office of the Board of Selectmen
2 Town Hall Road, Newton, NH 03858
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NEWTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011
TIME: 4:30PM
LOCATION: NEWTON TOWN HALL, 2 TOWN HALL ROAD
PUBLIC MEETING
- Call to Order, Roll Call Vote
Chairman McCarthy opened the meeting at 4:40pm. In attendance were Chairman Trisha J. McCarthy, Selectman Raymond D. Thayer, Selectman Lawrence B. Foote, Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley and Office Manager Mary B. Winglass. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Winglass.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Introduction of Guests
- Approval of Minutes (Review prior to meeting)
- Scheduled Business:
- Continue review of E9-1-1 Data Capture
Town Administrator Nancy Wrigley stated that she spoke with Kenny Lynn Dempsey, E9-1-1 Field Representative for the Data Operations Unit and based upon her conversation we are ready to move forward to sign the Acceptance Letter, Acknowledgment of Nonstandard Addressing and Data Release Agreement. The forms will be returned with the understanding that we are not ready to release this data to any agency or any municipality contracted emergency service provider.
The Board discussed requesting both Chief’s to sit down with the Town Administrator and give feedback regarding the recommendations from E9-1-1. Wrigley added that she wants and needs feedback from the different emergency service departments in town.
The Board decided to send out an email to both Chief’s and the Road Agent asking that based upon safety services in town, the town sent you a E9-1-1 packet and we need it reviewed and signed by each department head stating they reviewed it with comments by June 14th for as public service employees your input is critical for an accurate 9-1-1 system.
The Board reviewed an email from Recreation Commission Secretary Sue DiMercurio showing a “draft” parade line up and asked to please make any changes that we see that are necessary.
After reviewing the document, Chairman McCarthy will send an email to Sue referencing the following; make sure she contacts Captain Morrill’s Company (the cannon guy) and extend an invitation to all elected officials to march. Since Sue was not sure that she had contacted the VFW Post 1088, McCarthy will send out an email to James Voss. The Board called Joe Ferrandi to make sure that he was marching; McCarthy will write up a notice to Bob Dezmelyk, MC regarding Joe Ferrandi.
- Review cost of “pest control” at the Marshall House
Office Manager Winglass informed the Board that Pest End Exterminators visited the Marshall House on May 13, 2011 when they inspected and baited for mice. This is due to mice and/or other rodents getting into and destroying the artifacts.
Winglass added that she spoke with Pest End and they offered a service at $200 for six months to come out when needed or a monthly fee of $35 for a monthly inspection. The Board discussed having a contract for seven months which will bring us to the end of the year. This will allow us to address the serious mice problem at this location and then we can determine how we are going to handle it for next year.
Winglass will work with Pest End to prepare a contract until the end of the year.
- Review of Cable Television Franchise Renewal
Present were members of the Cable Committee; Chairman Diane Morin, Sally Woodman, Sue Godin and Mary Winglass
Chairman Cable Committee Morin explained the draft contract with the revisions recommended by the Cable Committee. After discussing the revisions, the only changes made were to the franchise fee. The Cable Committee recommended to keep the franchise fee at 5% but to change the allocation to have 3% to be deposited into the Expendable General Fund for Cable and 2% to be deposited into the General Fund.
After discussing the percent allocation, it was agreed by all to change it to have the Franchise Fee to equal 5% of Franchisee’s Gross Annual Revenue with 3% to be deposited into the Expendable General Fund for Cable and 2% to be deposited into the General Fund to offset the cable’s operating budget for the first five years; the ratio then changes for the remainder of the contract with 2.5% equally deposited into the Expendable General Fund for Cable and the General Fund.
The next step will be to have Attorney Peter Epstein to review the contract. The Board will then hold a public hearing on the contract.
- Announcements
- Other Business, Sign Manifests, Requisitions, Abatements, Tax Credits, Correspondence and Appointments
Recreation Commission
The Board discussed the requisition for a second Basketball hoop and net. The Board contacted Recreation Chairman Pauline Dupuis by phone to find out if the order was placed for the first basketball hoop and net approved by the Board. Dupuis responded that the order had been placed but was not sure of the ship to address. Dupuis will check with Recreation Secretary Sue DiMercurio and will contact Selectman Thayer.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to amend the motion of May 17, 2011 to allow the expenditure of up to $218.02 for a second breakaway basketball hoop and net. Second by Selectman Foote. Discussion: Need to confirm the shipping address as 2 Town Hall Road. Vote: Unanimous.
Selectman Foote motion to approve the Payroll Manifest dated May 8th – 21st. Second by Selectman Thayer. Vote: Unanimous.
Selectman Thayer motioned to accept Rebecca Bergeron’s resignation effective immediately. Second by Selectman Foote. Vote: Unanimous.
The Board discussed posting jobs with a range of pay rate. The Board decided not to make this change for pay is commensurate with experience.
The Board reviewed a memo from Kim Hughes, Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator with changes to the vendor and payroll manifest for the month of June. The Board made some changes to their meeting schedule for June per the change to the manifest schedule as follows; June 7th – payroll manifest signing only; June 14th – 2pm regular meeting; June 21st – 5:30pm work meeting and June 28th – 5:30pm work meeting.
Office Manager Winglass requested that the Board review the awarded bid for the electrical work at the Transfer Station. Patrick McCusker was awarded the bid and has asked for 50% up front.
Chairman McCarthy motioned to authorize a 50% deposit to Electrician Patrick McCusker to get the Transfer Station electrical work started and the balance when the job is complete and inspected. Second by Selectman Thayer. Vote: Unanimous.
Town Administrator Nancy Wrigley showed the Selectmen a complaint violation letter prepared due to an alleged violation. The Selectmen did not sign the letter for no proof was given regarding the violation and stated that they would like to first talk with Transfer Station Manager Kevin Jolicoeur.
The Board signed a letter to an individual that has not responded to Comstar regarding payment for an ambulance transport.
Selectman Foote motioned to adjourn at 6:58pm. Second by Selectman Thayer. Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary B. Winglass, Office Manag
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