TOWN OF TUFTONBORO
MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN
Monday April 18, 2005
*Accepted* 4-25-05
Selectmen present: Bill Stockman, Chip Albee and Susan Weeks.
Selectmen reviewed mail, which included:
Building Permits for John Hersey, Judith Caci, Mike Danais, Susan Weeks, Jim
& Carolyn Kedersha, Caleb & Kristen Pike, Dave Bogannan; Certificate of
Occupancy for Peter Morrill; Approval for Construction for Bruce Campagna,
Middle Road Trust, Stephen Farrell; NHDOT Driveway Permit for Fred Sargent;
2005 Fee Schedule from Jay Poulin; Dufresne-Henry Tuftonboro Landfill Annual
Post-Closure Report for 2004; Coalition Communities; Property Transfer from
Marvin L. & Gail K. Hill to Mark A. & Diane A. Trembly; March fuel
usage for Police, Fire and Highway; LGC Property-Liability Trust information;
NH Healthy Kids; NH Selectperson Institute program notification; NHDES
Shoreland Waiver for Frago; Legislative Bulletin #16; NHMA Action Bulletin;
NHDHHS Emergency Preparedness Briefing re: Avian Flu; Memo re: islanders meetings;
Certificate of Completion for Cubeddu.
Minutes:
The Selectmen’s meeting minutes of 4/11/05 were approved.
Items for Signature: Intent to Cut for Bense.
At approximately 3:00
Selectmen discussed the following issue in open session. Former Town Clerk,
Leanora Quilliam, has hired a lawyer claiming she is due payment for unused
vacation and sick time. Attorney Jon Hanson sent a letter to the Selectmen in
hopes of settling the issue without going to court. The Selectmen stated that
since the Town Clerk does not have a set schedule and gets paid the same amount
no matter how much time is worked the claim is unfounded. A copy of the letter
will be sent to Town Counsel. Selectman Weeks will follow-up.
Selectman Albee will contact the department heads of the
Planning Board and ZBA to set up a meeting with Attorney Deborah Fauver as
mentioned last week. Ann Hackl of the Conservation Commission was in attendance
and will advise the rest of the commission.
At approximately 3:15
Selectmen met with Fred Sargent. Mr. Sargent reported that the company that was
supposed to do the stump grinding no longer does that type of work. Chairman
Stockman will speak to some of his contacts to see if someone else can be
found. Mr. Sargent will ask Scott Greenwood to attend the NRRA Recycling
Conference and Expo on June 6-7.
At approximately 3:25
Selectmen met with Fire Chief Adam Thompson. Chief Thompson reported 72 fire,
23 medical, 11 service and 2 paramedic intercept calls.
There have been 5 oil burner inspections to date. The
department has taken delivery of the airboat and it is now in service. Several
training sessions have been completed. The seasonal permits have been mailed.
The mutual aid record cards are in the process of being updated. Ten members of
the department assisted with the cleanup of 51 Willow
Ave. The ISO (insurance rating system) is
scheduled to be updated.
At approximately 3:35
Selectmen met with Police Chief Andrew Shagoury. Chief Shagoury reminded
everyone of the need to schedule a meeting of the Highway Safety Committee. The
meeting was scheduled for next Monday at 3:00.
The Road Agent will be notified. A video for the new cruiser, bike helmets and
a spike strip are some of the items that are eligible for federal grant money.
The Chief reported that March had been a very busy month and that he will start
looking into the purchase of the new cruiser.
At approximately 3:40
Selectmen met with Ann Hackl and Wayne Cheney. Ms. Hackl submitted the revised
copy of the easement as per the discussion last week. She asked the Selectmen
to make sure that everything is okay so that it can be discussed again next
week. Ms. Hackl will also assign members of the Conservation Commission to look
up and make copies of the documents being referred to in the easement. Selectman
Albee spoke to Mr. Cheney about the importance of having liability insurance.
Mr. Cheney was not inclined to agree. The following items are still pending:
base line plan, title search and title insurance and still need to hear back
from Steve Hundley. Mr. Cheney is anxious to settle this issue. Two copies of
Mr. Cheney’s appraisal will be made for the Town Office.
At approximately 4:20
Selectmen met with Ted Wright and Lane Evans. Mr. Wright presented an example
of the mileage detail requested last week by Selectman Albee. Mr. Wright felt
that it takes a lot of time to keep this kind of record and is not sure what it
would be used for. The Selectmen will give it some more thought. Mr. Wright
reported that the problem on Leavitt Lane
and in Hidden Valley
is getting worse with more junk than ever.
The Selectmen spoke to Lane Evans about his interest in the Code Officer
position. After some discussion permission was given to have Mr. Evans trained
to fill in when Mr. Wright is off. Mr. Evans will bring his schedule in next
week. Selectmen will discuss salary. Mr. Evans also asked the Selectmen if they
have given any thought to the request for a donation of property to the Boy
Scouts. A parcel on Union Wharf
was discussed. Mr. Evans and the Boy Scouts appreciate the use of the Town
House for their meetings.
The Selectmen approved and signed the Intent to Cut for
Bense.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00
pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Sundquist
Administrative Assistant