Town of Nottingham
Selectmen’s Workshop
January 25, 2010
12:39 PM Chair Bonser opened the workshop and asked those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. .
Members Present: Mary Bonser, Gary Anderson, Peter Bock
Others: Charlie Brown, Town Administrator; Traci Chauvey, Recording Secretary;
The Selectmen approved the annual report of the Board of Selectmen to be submitted to the Annual Report for the Town of Nottingham.
There was discussion around HB1635 and the NH Constitution Part 1, Article #2 and Article #13. Chair Bonser would like to take action on this proposed bill. Mr. Bock inquired as to whether a Selectman should be representing themselves as a Selectman or as an individual resident when acting on issues, noting that the entire Selectboard has recently been credited with the actions or thoughts of one member. Mr. Brown informed him that it is up to the individual as to how they represent themselves. There was further discussion around the proposed bill and whether it would pre-empt contracts with the Nottingham Conservation Commission that allows hunting to continue. Mr. Brown believes the contracts stand and hunting on these properties will not be affected. Chair Bonser wants to follow up
with the State to be sure. She suggested sending a letter to our Representatives to come in for a meeting with the Selectmen to be updated on what it happening at the State level. Mr. Bock and Mr. Anderson agreed to request their presence at a meeting for updates on all issues. Chair Bonser will invite all Representatives for the February 1 and/or February 16 meeting.
NON-PUBLIC
Motion: Bock, second Anderson to enter non-public under RSA 91-A:3 II (c).
Vote: Bock – yea, Anderson – yea, Bonser – yea. Passed by roll call: 3-0.
The Selectmen entered a non-public session at 12:54 PM.
Note: Mr. Brown and Ms. Chauvey were excused from the non-public session.
Motion: Bock, second Anderson to exit non-public.
Vote: Bock – yea, Anderson – yea, Bonser – yea. Passed by roll call: 3-0.
The Selectmen exited the non-public session at 1:20 PM.
Motion: Anderson, second Bock to seal the minutes of the non-public session.
Vote: Bock – yea, Anderson – yea, Bonser – yea. Passed by roll call: 3-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Bonser left to make copies for Mr. Anderson and Mr. Bock.
Having no further business,
Motion: Anderson, second Bock to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Traci Chauvey
Recording Secretary
Approved as amended at the February 16, 2010 meeting.
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