Selectmen's Minutes
September 14, 2009
Present: Elaine Sherry, Steve Moscicki, Donna Clark, Celine Presby
Absent: Jim Trudell
6:00 pm Acting Chairman Moscicki called the meeting to order.
Manifests & Invoices:
The manifest for Sept 14th 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 $71,722.46 in the WGSB checking account, $29,176.45 in the NHPDIP fund, $6,290.55 in the Laconia Bank savings account, and $100,000.00 in the TAN. Moscicki motioned to approve the treasurer's report as written, 2nd by Sherry, so voted all.
Committee Reports & Needs:
Clark updated the Board on highway department issues on Tom Smith's behalf. Crushing and hauling of gravel is complete, roadside mowing is scheduled to start Sept 21st, a few more culverts will be replaced this fall, Tom is getting prices for blasting a small section of ledge on Under the Mountain Road, and some work is being done on the 10-wheeler while it is still under warranty. Many compliments have been received on work done on Under the Mountain and Moulton Hill Roads. The Board approved Scott Stuart's request for vacation.
Permits and Applications:
The following was approved:
- Intent to Cut for Josh & Angela Dumont for Map 53 Lot 49
The Board also discussed procedures for acknowledging improvements that change the value of a property but do not require a building permit such as adding solar panels and certain types of remodeling that add or delete rooms.
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes for Aug 31st were reviewed. Moscicki motioned to approve the minutes as written, 2nd by Sherry, so voted all.
Correspondence:
Announcements were received for additional UNH T2 Roads Scholar fall classes, PSNH's Annual Agency Informational Meeting Sept 30th in Gorham, North Country Council's upcoming Transportation Advisory Committee meetings Oct 14th & Oct 21st in Bethlehem, and UNH Cooperative Extension's Asian Longhorned Beetle workshop Sept 24th in North Haverhill.
Old Business:
- Sherry contacted a property owner who calls the highway garage frequently and asked that he limit his calls to reporting major road issues, especially if he is calling the road agent at home. She advised him that all town roads are checked regularly and that he is welcome to call her directly at home with any concerns.
- Representatives from Cartographic Associates, Inc held informal parcel map reviews Sept 11th & 12th at the Town Hall. New information learned at the meeting will be incorporated into the maps and the final product will be delivered by early October. A meeting is set for Oct 26th for a project debriefing with the Selectmen, Town staff and members of other boards.
- A joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board to review the current Road Policy for building on class VI & private roads will be held Sept 23rd at 6:00pm.
- The Selectmen's Office will be closed Sept 24th while Clark attends Local Government Center's 2009 Budget & Finance Workshop in Lincoln.
New Business:
- The Board reviewed and signed the 2008 MS-5 Report of Revenues and Expenditures prepared by the auditors.
- The Selectmen reviewed and signed two FairPoint Pole Petitions and Licenses. These locations were previously inspected and approved by Road Agent Tom Smith.
- An anonymous tip was received from concerned citizens about a property owner violating the Shoreland Protection Act by building on Dodge Pond. The Selectmen need more information before they can investigate the complaint.
- The next Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting is scheduled for Sept 28th at 4:00pm.
- The 3rd Quarter Safety Committee meeting will be held Sept 29th at noon.
- Seasonal flu shots will be available to Town employees and Board members and their spouses Oct 27th at 3:00 pm at the Lisbon Town Hall.
Non-Public:
Moscicki made a motion to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(d) to discuss real estate, 2nd by Sherry, all in favor by roll call vote. Resumed public session. Moscicki made a motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session, 2nd by Sherry, so voted all.
Non-Public:
Moscicki made a motion to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(c) to discuss a matter of reputation, 2nd by Sherry, all in favor by roll call vote. Resumed public session. Moscicki made a motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session, 2nd by Sherry, so voted all.
Sherry motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm, 2nd by Moscicki, so voted all.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept 28th, at 6:00 pm.
