Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting
October 3, 2005
6:30 PM Chair Netishen opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members: Bill Netishen, Mary Bonser, Peter Bock and Town Administrator Charles Brown.
Guests: Therese Thompson.
There was no business from the department heads so Mr. Brown asked the Board to address the fuel bids.
Eastern Propane Propane $1.79/gal Fixed
#2 Fuel $2.38/gal Fixed
Nottingham Fuels #2 Fuel $2.1663/gal Fixed
Diesel Rack plus $.15/gal
Buxton Oil #2 Fuel Rack plus $.19/gal
Diesel Rack plus $.19/gal
Irving Oil Propane $1.6931/gal Fixed
Diesel $2.3883/gal Fixed
#2 Fuel $2.4587/gal Fixed
OR Rack plus $.1250/gal for #2 & Diesel
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to award the bid for #2 fuel to Nottingham Fuels for their quoted price of $2.1663/gal.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to award the bid for propane to Irving Oil for $1.6931/gal.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to award the bid for diesel to Nottingham Fuels at rack plus $.15/gal.
Vote: 2 yes 1 no, motion passed
Concerning minutes of previous meetings,
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to accept as corrected the minutes of September 12, 2005.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to accept as written the minutes of September 19, 2005.
Vote: 2 yes, 1 abstain (Bock, he was not present at this meeting).
7:00 PM Therese Thompson from PLAC provided a packet of information containing 2 draft 319 applications to the Board. Ms. Thompson stated that Cheryl Smith, a new member of the PLAC has looked over the grant applications and has recommended a few changes. Ms. Thompson reviewed the changes with the Board. The grant applications need letters of support from the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board in addition to the letters already obtained. There was considerable discussion regarding the entire process. The Board acknowledged Ms. Thompson’s outstanding effort and work regarding this project.
Ms. Bonser has drafted letters of thanks to the Pawtuckaway Lake Improvement Association and to the Northeast Grassroots Environmental Fund. With the Board’s approval, Mr. Brown will mail them.
The Board reviewed the signature file and signed DRA forms, a salary history and gravel tax levies.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to approve the Planning Board’s recommendations for a bond reduction and setting.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Netishen read a newsletter announcement. A budget discussion followed regarding fuel, ground maintenance and the cemeteries. Mr. Netishen asked to have the department heads to continue conserving fuel and energy.
Mr. Netishen asked Mr. Bock to communicate the Board’s concerns to the Planning Board regarding issues relating to USA Springs. The draft Memorandum of Understanding as written, places too much responsibility on the Town. Should an adverse impact occur, as determined by NHDES or other agency qualified to do so, a fast response to an impact should be available to the property owner. Liability should not be with the town but with USA Springs. DES should be the enforcing agent, not the Nottingham Board of Selectmen. It must be determined how and from where funds would be available to provide relief. Possibly a cash reserve should be maintained by USA Springs to provide immediate help if required and an insurance policy or bond to fund mitigation of any adverse impact on property owners. Mr. Bock will
convey the Selectmen’s concerns to the Planning Board.
Mr. Netishen made announcements of upcoming meetings.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3II (a) & (c).
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
9:23 PM- The Board returned to the regular meeting.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to keep all discussion in non-public session, non-public excluding the action taken concerning the Economic Development Director.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Regarding the hiring of an Economic Development Director, Mr. Finch has withdrawn as a candidate. Mr. Bock feels that David Wright is the best candidate for the job. The general feeling was that Mr. Friedland did not have experience in this area. Short discussion followed.
Motion: Bock, second Netishen to hire David Wright for the EDC Director position.
Vote: 2 yes, 1 recussal, Bonser.
Mr. Brown will contact Mr. Wright to make the offer and proceed with the hiring details.
Mr. Brown next addressed budgeting concerns: energy, fuel and legal costs for the remainder of 2005.
Motion: Netishen, second Bonser to immediately declare a spending freeze to prohibit expenditures over $250 without approval of the Town Administrator.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
9:23 PM Having no further business before the Board,
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to adjourn.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Town Administrator
Approved as corrected
10/17/05
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