TOWN OF TUFTONBORO
MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN
Monday May 17, 2004
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*Accepted* 6-7-04
Selectmen present: Susan Weeks, Bill Stockman and Chip Albee.
Selectmen reviewed mail, which included:
Building Permits for Harry Magee Jr., Neil Geary; Electrical Permit for Ernest
Perkins; Plumbing Permit for Ernest Perkins, Salvelinus; Approval for
Construction for Judy n. Caci, Janet R. Depiero Tognazzi, Michael/Sandra
Moraros, Carolyn/William Wood Jr., Bruce Campagna; Property Transfer from John
& MaryJo Morgan to Robert H. Butler, Hunna Steele to David A. & Carolyn
I. Thorne; Dufresne-Henry landfill groundwater monitoring report; GWRSD town
assessments for 2004-2005; Memo re: Tom Sweeney inspection of landfill by NEEM;
E-mail request for use of Cow Island by the Boy Scouts; Coalition Communities;
Treasurer’s reconciliation detail for checking account; NH DES
re: George R. Harpell Jr. approval of after-the-fact request; LRHHPF minutes
for 4/20/04, work
session 5/11/04
and agenda for 5/13/04;
Copy of notice to sell 1976 Caterpillar Traxcavator; NH Civil Engineer; CEI
Environmental Edge; Business Review; Environmental News; LGC – A Matter of
Trust; Copy of letter from Portsmouth Mayor to Gov. Benson re: statewide
property tax.
Items for Signature: Tax Deed for Hodges; Intent to Cut for
Chocorua Forestlands.
Minutes:
The Selectmen’s meeting minutes for 5-10-04 were accepted.
Chairman Weeks reported that as per Verizon the telephone
lines would be moved and the old poles removed by the end of next week.
At approximately 6:30
Selectmen met with Ted Bense. Mr. Bense reported that a 14-foot wide gate would
cost $574.00 so the approximate total cost with the fence is $3000.00. Mr.
Bense had contacted the snow mobile club and found that the club does not groom
the trail at the beach and had no problem with the fence or the gate. After
some discussion a motion was made by Selectman Stockman to approve the purchase
of the long section of the fence only. Seconded by Selectman Albee with all in
favor. Mr. Bense will be meeting the rep from American Fence on Monday. Mr.
Bense requested permission to clean up some clumps of bushes and rocks at the
beach. Selectmen approved the removal of the small rock pile at this time.
In answer to Mr. Bense’s question, the Selectmen approved a
reimbursement of $40.00 per household when hazardous waste is brought the
Wolfeboro facility.
At approximately 7:05
Selectmen met with Fire Chief Adam Thompson. Chief Thompson submitted to the
Selectmen a graph showing the breakdown of firefighter hours for the first
quarter. This report will be produced quarterly. Calls to date – 73 fire, 32
medical and 9 service. Inspections to date – 9 oil burner and 4 chimney. Chief
Thompson advised that Wolfeboro is negotiating a new ambulance contract, which
would include an ambulance primarily for the use of Wolfeboro. Lakeside
Ambulance will look into having 2 crews on duty round the clock to service
surrounding towns. Chief Thompson suggested having an actual contract drawn up
for next year. The Chief reported that the department assisted with the storage
of the ice rink and is still willing to help as much as possible but that
sometimes schedules are in conflict. Bill Donovan has completed his paramedic
training and will be a certified paramedic shortly. His pay rate will be the
same as the EMT’s. Mr. Donovan will carry
his equipment with him when responding to a call. All drugs will kept locked up
and will be subject to monthly inventory. Chief Thompson submitted a new member
application for the junior firefighter program. The applicant is Casey Hopkins.
He will have limited responsibility until he turns 18. Selectman Stockman made
a motion to approve the recommendation of Chief Thompson and appoint Casey
Hopkins Junior Firefighter. Seconded by Selectman Albee with all in favor.
Chief Thompson has not heard anything yet regarding the grant for the airboat.
Chief Shagoury had informed Chairman Weeks that the Police
Department has received the grant for the replacement of the defective vests
and that six candidates passed the physical agility test.
Joe Kowalski reported on the Public Safety Needs Committee
meeting. One issue that came up that Mr. Kowalski felt should be addressed now
is the shortage of electrical circuits in the police department. Apparently when
the printer or air conditioner comes on the computer goes on battery backup. An
electrician will be contacted to assess the situation.
Mr. Kowalski had submitted a proposed advertisement for the
sale of the Caterpillar Traxcavator. Chairman Weeks asked for a list of the
parts to be included. This would then be advertised and put out for bid.
The Selectmen approved the following for signature:
- Intent
to Cut for Chocorua Forestlands
- Tax
Deed for Hodges
Tom Sweeney is to be contacted and reminded that the seeding
of the landfill should be done ASAP.
At approximately 7:75, 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.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05
PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Sundquist
Administrative Assistant