Minutes
Selectmen’s Workshop
January 19, 2006
8:10 AM Ms. Bonser opened the meeting.
Members: Mary Bonser, Peter Bock and Town Administrator Charles A. Brown.
Guests: Heidi Seaverns.
The warrant was first to be discussed. Warrant articles #14 (construction/reconstruction of Gebig and Devonshire) & #15 (highway CRF) were discussed regarding removing them from the warrant. Also, #18 (digital mapping) was considered for removal. It was asked if there is any financial help available to fund #17 (mosquito control). Warrant article #19 (social services) is fine as written.
The voting machines were discussed. The trial will cost $500.00 and 4500 ballots will cost $1440.00 to be printed. There was also discussion regarding changing the hours of the polls to begin earlier. Mr. Brown will speak with the Supervisors and the Town Clerk and report back to the Board.
Mr. Brown brought up the Deerfield Road bridge. He must contact HTA Engineers with some design questions. He hopes the Town can do the replacement without state help because the State will not have any available resources until spring. It we follow the guidelines we will be able apply for 80% reimbursement a later date.
Discussion began regarding the new firehouse. The Board feels comprehensive plans must be available, including septic, HVAC, electrical, site prep, foundation, driveway with access on both roads etc. Mr. Bock feels it would be advantageous for us to consult with the state fire services to have them approve our plans, or at least get their support for our plans. It was asked if $800,000.00 is sufficient to complete the project. This information needs to come from the Building Committee.
Heidi Seaverns showed the Board a draft for the door hangers that would be left by the appraisers at each property visited if no none is at home.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to approve verbage for the door hanger.
Vote: 2-0 in favor.
The Board will wait for the Building Committee input from Friday’s meeting (January 20, 2006) concerning the new Fire /Rescue building before deciding on placement in the warrant. It was asked if there was any final determination on the Bateman land proposal. Mr. Brown does not believe there is.
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to pull out of the Bateman land proposal.
Vote: 2-0 in favor.
Discussion began regarding the possibility of adding funds to the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund in order to build up the fund for future construction if the proposed warrant article does not stay in the warrant.
Mr. Brown covered the line items that will be increased.
10:30 AM Having no further business before the Board,
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to adjourn.
Vote: 2-0 in favor
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Town Administrator
Approved as written
2/6/06
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