TOWN OF TUFTONBORO

MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN

Monday September 20, 2004

 

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*Accepted* 9-27-04 CORRECTIONS IN BOLD

 

Selectmen present:  Susan Weeks, Bill Stockman and Chip Albee.

 

Selectmen reviewed mail, which included: Building Permit for Mark Dearborn; Inspection Report & Building Permit for George & Norleen Davies, Demolition & Building Permit for Michael & Debra Lemay; Plumbing Permit for Jim Bennett, Judith Khetani; Approval for Construction for Jeremy M. Schutz; Approval for Operation for Gerald/Lorraine Keavany; Wetlands & Non-Site Specific Permit for Swansburg Family Trust; Property Transfer from Douglas M. & Dolores V. Oglia to David Rogers & Dorothy Ashmore, Melissa Mathewson Van Ness to Gerrit P. Van Ness, et al, Sally H. Dorn to Margaret Savage, et al, Margaret Savage, et al to Sally H. Dorn; Letter from Phoebe Honig re: 20 Mile Bay; Memo re: DRA opinion on budget; Wolfeboro Area Meals on Wheels request for 2005; Medication Bridge request for 2005; MuniSmart notice of reorganization; NHRS rates effective July 1, 2005; ZBA Notice of Decision for Crouse, Tognazzi; Boundary Line Adjustment for James & Mimi Hopgood; Course completion for Thomas Lafavre; Avitar Newsletter; FOCUS: Tamworth steering committee letter re: SB458; The NH Civil Engineer; NH Healthy Kids; NHDES Watershed Conference; Business Review; HealthTrust Benefits Bulletin; Lakes Region Association 2003-2004 Annual Report; NHDES re: field inspection of Union Wharf boat launch facility.

 

Minutes: The Selectmen’s meeting minutes of 9-14-04 were approved.

 

Items for Signature: Intent to Cut for Bean; Right to Burial for Campbell; Contract for Town House renovation.

 

At approximately 6:30 Selectmen met with Ed Bergeron and Patty Korbett of H. E. Bergeron regarding County Road Bridge. The estimate by Moores Marine for the replacement of all the stringers with glulam was presented. Ms. Korbett will request more detail of the estimate and then issue Change Order #2. The price to replace all stringers with the glulam was cheaper than timbers. Mr. Bergeron and Ms. Korbett advised that the glulam is stronger and will last longer and is cheaper in part because less stringers are needed. The change has been reviewed with Bob Barry of the NHDOT and will be part of the bridge aid. It will also not affect the completion schedule to any great degree. The Selectmen reported that they had inspected the site last Tuesday. Mr. Bergeron advised that Change Order #1 had been sent to Moores Marine for signature but that they had made changes so he advised the town not to sign it if received. This change order was for the additional paving and has also been approved by NHDOT.

 

At approximately 6:45 Selectmen met with members of the Public Safety Needs Assessment Committee. In attendance were Joe Kowalski, George Elkins, Bob Wood, Chief Shagoury and Chief Thompson. Chairman Weeks thanked them for their time and effort. After some discussion the following suggestions were made:

 

  • The committee is in agreement that the existing buildings cannot be expanded due not only to the structure itself and but also because of lot size.
  • A public hearing should be held to get feedback as to how to proceed and to clarify to townspeople what is happening in town as far as growth.
  •  If it is agreeable then the town should move quickly to secure a central location.
  • The scope of the project should be determined with another committee to do site location, design, etc.
  • The existing Fire Department buildings should be kept as satellite stations
  • Some issues that were recommended for the short term could be included in the budgets for 2005.
  • Interest rates are low so it is advantageous for a bond issue.

 

The Selectmen were in favor of going forward with a public hearing.

 

Bob Wood wanted to bring a couple of items to the Selectmen’s attention that was discovered while doing the building inspections. The records in the basement storage room are being stored on the floor and should be moved onto shelves. The Piper House is in need of some attention as far as heat, electric, repairs, etc.

Mr. Wood also mentioned that he was disappointed that the Enhanced 911 mapping was not pursued. He thought it would be a great benefit to the town as the primary E911 system is blind in Tuftonboro. According to Mr. Wood this project is done completely by 911 personnel except for some staff time to ‘pilot’ the E911 personnel around town and to review for accuracy. Mr. Wood highly recommends having a representative come in to speak on the subject at a Selectmen’s meeting.

 

Selectmen discussed the Transfer Station project. Selectman Albee will call Jay Poulin and ask him to attend a Selectmen’s meeting to clarify what is to be done.

 

At approximately 7:45 Selectmen met with Fire Chief Adam Thompson. Chief Thompson reported 143 fire, 88 medical and 25 service calls to date. There have been 21 oil burner inspections and 3 paramedic intercept calls. Rescue 1 should be back in service by Wednesday with the new generator installed. The old generator was installed in Engine 2.  Four officers will be attending a state Fire Inspector course. Frank Tranchitta has received his CDL license. Chief Thompson will be attending a two-day emergency management course in Wolfeboro. The state has given their permission to install the generator at the school. Three members of the department will be taking the state test and will be placed on a hiring list if they pass. This could mean a loss of personnel.

 

Chairman Weeks reported that a meeting was held last Wednesday morning at the Town House between Kimball Lumber Center, Steve Hunter, Wes Flierl and the Board of Selectmen to discuss the town house project. The work has since begun.

 

Selectmen approved and signed the following:

  • Right of Burial for Campbell
  • Intent to Cut for Bean
  • Town House Renovation Contract

 

Chairman Weeks found the recorded wetlands permit for the Nineteen Mile Beach. A copy will be forwarded to NHDES.

 

Selectman Albee reported on the NHMA Legislative Policy Conference he attended on the 17th regarding Policy Recommendations.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Carolyn Sundquist

Administrative Assistant