Town of Nottingham
Selectmen’s Workshop Minutes
April 9, 2009
5:00 PM, Chairman Bonser opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Mary Bonser, Peter Bock and Gary Anderson
Others: Charles Brown, Town Administrator
Mr. Brown explained to the Board that he had requested this meeting in order to inform them of the overall process of the Watershed / Floodplain Program and his proposed submittal for grants affecting the Highway Department and Community Center lots. There has been a very compressed timeframe for the initial application which must be submitted on Friday, 4/10/09.
Mr. Brown used a map created by the Conservation Commission to show proposed areas that may require easements and their easement values as calculated by the Department of Agriculture.
The Board asked questions related to the extent of any easements related to the Falzone property. Mr. Brown will get details for that parcel.
The Board asked about the possibility of placing an additional fuel system at the Fire Department location if the Highway Department is completely relocated. Also, if the existing ball fields at the Community Center, (CC) are relocated, should or can we leave enough area out of the easement area to retain a soccer field at the CC.
Mr. Brown stated that this would be addressed during the next phase of the process.
The Selectmen feel they should get as much general information as possible out to the public as this process moves along. We should also ask the Conservation Commission assist in this effort. Mr. Brown informed the Board that Sam Demeritt has been involved with this from the beginning and that the Conservation Commission feels the Town should move forward with this effort.
The Selectmen concur with Mr. Brown’s proposed submittal, possible easements and effort to secure the maximum benefit to the Town.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Brown asked the Board to verify their authorization for him to sign the COPS Grant Application.
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to authorize Charles A. Brown to sign the COPS Grant application.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Brown informed the Board that our solid waste vendor, Corcoran Environmental has declared Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. He has made a legal inquiry as to the Town’s options to secure another vendor.
6:17 PM, Having no further business,
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Town Administrator
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