TOWN OF TUFTONBORO
MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN
Monday November 22, 2004
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*Accepted*
ADDITIONS IN BOLD
Selectmen present: Susan Weeks, Bill Stockman and Chip Albee.
Selectmen reviewed mail, which included:
Building Permits for Randy Owen, Karen Nemeth & Richard Bowe; Plumbing
Permit for Harold Isley; Inspection reports for Crouse, Wood, Dow, Urda,
Parsons, Cote, Marriott, Thomas, Isley, Eaton; Property Transfers from Museum
Lodges to The Leslie R. Evans Living Trust, William & Linda Kleinhenz to Alexander
Hunt & Kerry Librandi; Minimum Impact Expedited Application for Michael
& Mary Jarvis; Permit by notification for Harwood Hoover; Standard Dredge
& Fill for Ronald L’heureux; Notice of Administrative Completeness for
Ronald L’heureux; BTLA final Date of Notice of Tax – October 28, 2004; NRRA re: wetting
down of containers; Timothy Sullivan re: Cheney Farm; LGC re: Request for
Surviving Spouse Coverage Policy; Conservation Commission October Minutes; 2005
Standard Mileage Rate Set - .405 per mile; ZBA Notice of Hearing for Owens;
Parks & Rec 11/4/04
minutes and 12/2/04
agenda; NHLA Lakeside.
Minutes:
The Selectmen’s meeting minutes of 11-15-04 were approved.
Items for Signature: Supplemental Warrant for
Caprarella; Abatements for Hersey, PAK2000; Equalization Certificate.
At approximately 6:30
Selectmen reported that performance reviews have been done for department heads
so will need to meet with them in executive session.
Chief Shagoury spoke to the resident on Durgin
Road regarding the licensed hunting range sign.
The resident said it is actually a licensed hunting preserve. He was just
looking to keep people from hunting on his property. Selectman Albee would
still like to know if it is actually licensed.
Chuck Illig questioned whether or not all of Shirley
Way would be paved, as the workmen told him that
they were only doing up to the circle. The Selectmen advised that the road
would be paved as much as the budget allows. Shirley
Way was not on the schedule this year but there
was some money left over so the road agent decided to pave as much as he could
– it will help with the plowing in the winter. Mr. Illig stated that he does
appreciate what is being done but he was just wondering about the rest of the
road.
Transfer Station Supervisor Fred Sargent reported that the
usual hauler for tires would not be picking them up this year. He has been
having problems disposing of the tires. Mr. Sargent will contact NRRA to see if
they can help.
Selectman Albee reported that Town Counsel would be calling
the attorney, Finis Williams, involved in the PAK2000 lawsuit to see if he can
get a copy of the decision.
Selectman Albee made a motion to go into non-public session
pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3 II (b) to discuss a personnel issue. Selectman Stockman
seconded the motion. Roll call: Chairman Weeks – yes, Selectman Stockman – yes,
Selectman Albee – yes. Selectmen reviewed Performance Appraisals with Chief
Shagoury, Chief Thompson and Fred Sargent and then reconvened in regular
session.
At approximately 7:10
Selectmen met with Road Agent Steve Hunter. Mr. Hunter stated the same reasons
as previously given for paving Shirley Way.
Mr. Hunter reported that part of Dame Road
would be paved on Tuesday. Selectmen would like to go over the road agent
budget next week.
At approximately 7:20
Selectmen met with Gary Chehames to go over the progress on the labor pay grade
chart. Mr. Chehames said he has the wage information for the past 4 years and
is looking for a trend. The purpose of the chart is so that the Selectmen have
a system to determine salaries each year. The chart will take into
consideration cost of living increases and merit raises. Both Selectman Albee
and Selectman Stockman raised the issue of health insurance, which has gone up
17% in 2005. They feel it should be part of a compensation package, which Mr.
Chehames disagrees with. Chairman Weeks questioned whether or not the Selectmen
could change the benefits for a new hire. Mr. Chehames said he would not be
able to get the labor pay grade chart done for this year. Selectmen asked him
to go ahead with it anyway. The issue of health insurance is still under
consideration.
The Selectmen approved and signed the following:
- Intent
to Cut for Edgerly
- Supplemental
Tax Warrant for Caprarella
- Abatements
for Hersey, PAK2000
- Equalization
Certification
Selectman Albee felt the town should go forward with the
suit against PAK2000.
The Building Inspection budget was approved for $31,999.00
and the Fire Truck Rental for $1600.00. The library budget will be discussed
again next week after a breakdown of spending is provided to compare with next
year’s request.
Selectmen discussed the Cheney Farm easement. It appears the
US Government is the controlling authority. Tim Sullivan’s letter will be
copied and sent to Ann Hackl to pass to the Cheney attorney. Mr. Cheney should
be given a copy of the easement.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30
pm.
At approximately 8:30,
Selectman Albee made a motion to go into non-public session pursuant to RSA
91-A: 3 II (b) to discuss a personnel issue. Selectman Stockman seconded the
motion. Roll call: Chairman Weeks – yes, Selectman Stockman – yes, Selectman
Albee – yes. Selectmen met with Fred Sargent to review Transfer Station
employees Performance Appraisals and adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Sundquist
Administrative Assistant