TOWN OF TUFTONBORO

MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN

Monday May 16, 2005

*Accepted* 5-23-05

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

Selectmen reviewed mail, which included: Building Permits for James Breslin, Randlov Trust; Electric Permit for Jim Champagne, Donald Weeks, Museum Lodges Assoc.; Plumbing Permit for Donald Weeks; Notice of Denial of Building Permit for Elizabeth & William Frago; State of NH Foster Family Care License for Podsen; Approval for Operation for James Piscopo, William Sprague, Randall Hoyt; Approval for Construction for Elizabeth/William Frago, Terri Sontra, Todd Pollini; property Transfer from Kourtney Breen to Thomas Lafavre; Town of Lee elderly and disabled exemptions research report; Legislative Bulletin #20; ZBA Public Hearing 5/24/05 re: Frago; ZBA Notice of Decision re: GWRSD – granted; Congressman Bradley representative at Town Office 5/25; Letter from Adelphia re: sale to Time Warner and Comcast; Coalition Communities; Primex Primetimes; Assessor’s Exchange; The Inner Chamber; UNH News & Views; NH Help Line re: request for funding; E-mail from Bert Poirier re: water line; proposal from Belville Electric re: flag pole lighting installation; Memo re: Parks & Rec flagpole fund for 19 Mile Beach; NHDES copy of decision for Isley; NHDRA Official Notice re: Report of Excavated Material for Carleton; Thank you from Harriman-Hale Post #18.

Minutes: The Selectmen’s meeting minutes of 5/9/05 were approved as corrected; Non-public meeting minutes of 5/9/05 were also approved.

Items for Signature: Timber Tax Warrant; Gravel Tax Warrant; 2005 Financial Assurance for Tuftonboro Landfill Post Closure Monitoring; 2005 Municipal Wage, Salary & Benefit Survey; Authorization for employee compensation and identification card for Lane Evans.

At approximately 3:00 Selectmen met with Judy Jolicouer from Starting Point. Ms. Jolicouer explained that they are conducting a spring wide outreach to towns regarding the services offered by their organization. The crisis line is manned 365 days a year, 24/7, by volunteers trained to deal with victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Services provided include outreach for welfare, childcare, transportation, court advocacy, hospital advocacy, support groups, resource center and emergency shelter. Ms. Jolicouer reported 510 clients were helped last year in Carroll County. All services are free of charge and supported through grants, the towns and cities and various other agencies.

The Selectmen approved and signed the following:

• Timber Tax Warrant
• Gravel Tax Warrant
• Compensation Authorization and ID card for Lane Evans
• 2005 Municipal Wage, Salary and Benefit Survey
• Financial Assurance for the Tuftonboro Landfill Post Closure Monitoring

The bid documents were received from Wes Flierl for the Town House renovation. The advertisement will be in the 5/26 Granite State News. Responses will have to be received by Monday June 20^th at 3 pm and the contract will be awarded on Monday June 27^th at 3 pm. The project should start on or before August 15^th with substantial completion by October 20^th. A pre-bid information meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday June 6^th. Selectman Weeks will confirm with Wes Flierl.

Selectman Weeks has contacted H. E. Bergeron regarding the High Street Bridge. Information on the last state inspection was forwarded to HEB last week. An architect for the Public Safety Building has also been contacted and a copy of the study done by the Public Safety Needs Assessment Committee was mailed last week.

Selectmen discussed the status of the Cheney Farm Easement as the property has been put up for sale. The Selectmen decided that it would still be beneficial to meet with Attorney Ryan for information and in the event another easement is approved. Selectman Albee will call tomorrow to make an appointment for sometime at the end of June.

Selectman Weeks reported she would be away from May 27^th to June 5^th.

Selectman Weeks received a packet of information from the Department of Transportation regarding highway projects eligible for funding. This would include the building of sidewalks, which the Town has been talking about between the school and the Town Office. This should be kept in mind for the future. Selectman Albee mentioned the crosswalks for Pier 19 and the Tuftonboro General Store. It was decided to meet with the state for their opinion regarding the crosswalks. Selectman Albee will call and set up an appointment for the Selectmen to meet with the DOT.

The drainage problem on Sodom Road, which was brought to the Selectmen’s attention last week, was determined to be due to the natural slope of the land. The property owner was advised that building up the driveway would correct the problem. Both the Selectmen and Road Agent had made a site visit.

The damage to High Street as reported by a resident was also investigated and determined that there isn’t any damage other than normal weather cracks.

Joe Kowalski reminded the Selectmen not to wait until the last minute to discuss health insurance costs.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Carolyn Sundquist

Administrative Assistant