SUNAPEE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
7:00 PM Town Hall
Monday, January 7, 2008
Present: Emma Smith, Richard Leone, William Roach, Frederick Gallup, Stephen White; Donna Nashawaty, Town Manager; David Cahill, Joe Collins, Theresa Mastin – Police Dept.; Don Clark, Tom Hubert– NH Fish & Game
Also Present: See sign-in sheet
The meeting was called to order at 7:01PM by Chairman Emma Smith.
Public Comments
Rhonda Gurney advised that she is checking on the warrant article for the Library to see if anything else is needed. Donna advised that the wording “private donations” cannot be in bold print per the town attorney. Steve and Bill advised that they are more comfortable with the rewording.
APPOINTMENTS:
Sunapee Police Department – CALEA
Lieutenant Joe Collins gave an overview on the CALEA program which sets policy for law enforcement. The program gives standardized goals and objectives. There are 110 nationally recognized standards in their recognition program. The goal is professional excellence. (See handout attached) He explained that there are three core elements: life, health, and safety; critical legal issues; and risk management liability. The cost for the recognition program is $1,600.00 lump sum and then about $300.00 per year. Other incidental costs would be for conferences, travel, etc. It is a great way to reduce liability and risk, and if offers grant opportunities. They went to Dunbarton and everything is outlined in binders. The standards are right there to help in decision
making.
The Board indicated that they did not wish to commit to the program tonight, but would like to
review and discuss it further at their next meeting on January 17, 2008.
New Hampshire Fish and Game
Don Clark and Tom Hubert from New Hampshire Fish and Game were present for questions
from the Board regarding boat access to the lake. Donna advised that Sunapee has some issues
regarding parking and enforcement and they are seeking comments from various agencies. Don
Clark advised that there have been two traffic safety studies done and the DOT has determined
that the traffic plan is adequate. It had been evaluated by two engineering firms and the results
were the same. Steve White advised that Sunapee now provides access to the lake and it is an
unnecessary burden for Sunapee taxpayers. We provide parking, launch areas for boats, and
parking for boat trailers. Mr. Clark advised that they have done assessments on 19 different
sites around the lake. He indicated that they need the Board of Selectmen to pledge to help to get
the boat launch done. Fred Gallup advised that there are two public launches in Sunapee and
they are the only public launches on the lake. He advised that we may want to implement
regulations for our launch areas, but we need an alternative site for people. He said that the
Board is looking for encouragement that this is pressing forward and that we may see a
facility in another year or two. Tom Hubert advised that the commissioned voted to move
forward with the Wild Goose location in another year or two. There was very broad support
and it is just a matter of pushing forward. He indicated that sportsmen want another access
to the lake. Fred advised that the biggest part for Sunapee is the traffic and parking. Bill Road
stated that one thing that is bringing this to a head is that parking in the harbor is at a minimum
and they are looking at implementing one way traffic.
Don Clark advised that a letter from the Board of Selectmen to Fish and Game would help. He stated that it may or may not be the Wild Goose location. He advised to send the letter to him
with a copy to Robert Phillipson who is the Chair of the Fish and Game Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Steve White to approve the minutes of December 17, 2007. The
motion was seconded by Richard Leone and approved with one abstention.
SELECTMEN ACTION:
Emma Smith complained that people are used to getting a person and not a voice response
system. Dick Leone advised that he would like to see the voice response system used only in
the evening and on weekends. Donna explained how the lines are set up and the types of calls
that come in. Discussion was held regarding reaching a person vs. reaching the voice response
system vs. the amount of staff available to answer the calls and route them to another person if
necessary. Donna asked that the Board allow another two weeks and then reevaluate once a new
employee has been trained and things are less hectic with the current shortage of staff coverage.
The Board agreed to review it again at that time.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: None
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT:
Donna handed out an updated set of warrant articles and noted the following additions or changes:
a) The dollar amount is added and the default budget amount is added.
k) The amount for the Conservation Commission is $9,200.00. $81,000.00 was collected
in current use penalties. The Commission gets half of that amount.
w) Recreation – the warrant is worded to change the purpose and the wording of “raise
and appropriate” has been removed per the attorney.
x) $60,000.00 should be coming from the reserve fund.
y) The bold for the wording “from private donations” has been removed.
Two petitioned warrant articles have been added verbatim. They are z) and aa).
Donna will send the list of warrant articles to DRA and the town attorney. They will advise which ones need recommendation from the Board. This has to be done by January 28, 2008. The town portion will be $2.99 if they don’t get any new values and all warrant articles pass. (see attached)
Donna advised the Board that two of the Select Board meetings are scheduled for state holidays and she really needs the Board to meet on January 28, 2008. She suggested that they meet on January 14. 2008 and then every two weeks after that. The next meetings will be January 14, January 28, February 11, and February 25. The deliberative session is on February 5, 2008 and the school deliberative session is February 4, 2008.
Donna met with the Electronic Commission. Comcast has advised that they will only do a 10 year contract. She will be meeting with the Commission again. The Board of Selectmen advised Donna to tell them the Board will endorse a five year contract. Donna will advise Comcast.
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM.
Submitted by, Joan Bleau Approved______________________
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Emma M. Smith, Chairman Stephen W. White, Vice Chairman
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William Roach Richard Leone
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Frederick Gallup
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