Selectmen's Minutes
November 3, 2008
Present: Jim Trudell, Elaine Sherry, Steve Moscicki, Donna Clark, Celine Presby
Other Attendees: Attorney Jody Hodgdon
6:00pm Chairman Trudell called the meeting to order.
The Selectmen helped the Moderator and Town Clerk set up the Town Hall for Tuesday's General Election.
Manifests & Invoices:
The manifest for Nov 3rd was authorized and new invoices for future payment were reviewed and initialed.
Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer's Report was read showing a balance of $54,832.63 in the WGSB checking account, $8,898.76 in the NHDIP fund, $6,278.80 in the Laconia Bank savings account and $30,000 in the TAN.
Audience Participation:
Attorney Jody Hodgdon, representing John Marshall, addressed the Board about a letter his firm received from Town Counsel Laura Spector and his subsequent conversation with her. After a brief discussion, Attorney Hodgdon excused himself while the Selectmen reviewed attorney-client privileged correspondence received earlier in the day.
Non Public:
Trudell made a motion to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(e) to review attorney-client privileged correspondence taking Clark with them, 2nd by Sherry, all in favor by roll call vote. Resumed public session.
Audience Participation (continued):
After reading the communication from Town Counsel regarding John Marshall's building permit application, access issues and property merger request in non public, the Selectmen asked Attorney Hodgdon to re-join the meeting to continue their earlier discussion. Questions came up that required additional input from Town Counsel and Attorney Hodgdon once again left the meeting.
Non Public:
Trudell made a motion to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(e) to speak with Town Counsel by telephone taking Clark with them, 2nd by Moscicki, all in favor by roll call vote. Resumed public session.
Audience Participation (continued):
After speaking with Attorney Spector, the Board explained to Attorney Hodgdon that further conditions need to be added to those proposed by Mr. Marshall in order for a driveway permit and building permit to be issued for his property off the Brook Rd. Attorney Spector will be asked to prepare a written decision on the matter that includes all the conditions that must be met.
Committee Reports & Needs:
- The Selectmen signed Dept of Revenue forms certifying 2008's assessments and accepting the 2008 tax rate. Copies will be given to the Tax Collector.
- Clark updated the Board on highway issues on Tom Smith's behalf. Smith has rescheduled his vacation for next week. Smith and Clark attended DOT required Drug & Alcohol Awareness training today. Purchase orders for Barrett Trucking for $2,487 for a load of salt and Ossipee Auto Parts for $896 for a cutting edge for the loader were approved. Smith will look into prices for backhoes and small excavators.
Permits and Applications:
The following was approved:
- Building Permit for Robert & Deborah Cornacchioli for deck/stair modifications for Map 172 Lot 96
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes for October 27th were reviewed. Trudell motioned to approve the minutes as written, 2nd by Sherry, so voted all.
Correspondence:
- The Oct 2008 Emergency Management News and an article on Outdoor Wood Boilers from NH DES Greenworks were reviewed.
- NH Office of Energy & Planning's Stay Warm NH project is looking for volunteers to help winterize homes.
- Notices were received for the Town of Woodstock's Nov 10th Planning Board hearing for a Telecommunications Application and NH Dept of Environmental Service's Nov 14th public meeting regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act.
Old Business:
- Sherry will contact Paul Hatch about NH Homeland Security's NIMSCAST Workshop.
- Clark updated the Board on the status of the Ogontz Hall project.
- The Selectmen continued working on the 2009 budget.
New Business:
- The Nov 10th Selectmen's Meeting will be cancelled as neither Moscicki nor Trudell will be available that evening.
- A number of people making property tax payments have commented on this year's improvements to the Town Hall and the gravel roads and appreciated having the tax rate lowered.
Non Public:
At Clark's request, Trudell made a motion to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(c) to discuss a pending welfare application taking Clark with them, 2nd by Sherry, all in favor by roll call vote. While in non public, the Board voted to seal the minutes of that session. Resumed public session.
Moscicki motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm, 2nd by Sherry, so voted all.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov 17th, at 6:00 pm.
