TOWN OF
Selectmen present: Chip Albee, Susan Weeks and Bill Stockman.
Selectmen
reviewed mail, which included: Building Permits for Michael & Shelley Lachance,
Stanley Fredriksen, John Kirn;
Sign Permit for Shelley Lachance; Approval for
Construction for Helen/Warren Ringer, Cecile/William Law; Property Transfer
form Jeffrey Knight to Robert Calhoun, Nicholas Molea
et al to Jefferson Bailey et al; Fax from Walker & Varney re: Tucker;
Letter from Bodeur re: logging; Memo re: flu clinic;
Proposed holiday schedules for town office and transfer station; Management’s
Discussion & Analysis for 2005 audit for review; Request from Tax Collector
re: evaluation; Memo re: trees for removal; ZBA Public Notice of hearing on
11/15; H. E. Bergeron recommendation of bond reduction re: Zadeda
Farms; Flyer for Master Plan public hearing on 11/14; Attendance Certificate
for Chief Shagoury; Thank you letter for Chief Shagoury; Abutter Notification
re: Wetlands Application for Marriott; LGC response to inquiries re: PHA
confidentiality; E-mail form Microdesk re: GIS.
Items for
Signature: Right of Burial for Melanson;
Local Government Center 2007 Medical & Dental Renewal; Deputy Health
Officer Appointment for Pike; Abatement for Leroux; Primex Schedule of Exposures.
At approximately
9:00 a.m. Chairman Albee called the meeting to order. The first order of
business was review of the 10/23/06 minutes. Selectman Weeks recommended
several changes. Selectman Weeks then made a motion to accept the minutes as
amended. Seconded by Selectman Stockman with all in favor.
Town Administrator Forrester gave the Selectmen her report. All budgets are in and include the 3.3% COLA
increase approved by the Selectmen.
Department heads have made their recommendations for step increases for
the Selectmen to review and approve.
Selectman Stockman asked whether the COLA increase factors in health
insurance increases.
Forrester met with the Fire Chief to review his budget, discuss the
offer from the Marriott Foundation for a new vehicle, and prepare a bid
specification for the 2007 ambulance contract.
Forrester advised that she will work with Carolyn and the Fire Chief to
look at all the associated costs and prepare a summary for the Selectmen’s
consideration relative to the Marriott offer.
A draft of the bid specification will be prepared for the Selectmen’s review
and once approved, submitted to interested providers to bid on. The goal is to have bids in hand for review
by November 13.
The Town Administrator met with the Police Chief to review his budget
and discuss some personnel issues. She will also followup with Town
Attorney Sullivan for advice on the Marriott burial ground request and selling
town property. Forrester reported that
she met with the Public Works Director in Meredith regarding recycling and
solid waste issues and suggested a tour of that facility.
Forrester also reported she had spoken to Eric Roseen
from Parks & Recreation about the proposal for a swing on town property and
will followup with a call to the insurance
company.
Police Chief Shagoury reported there were approximately 100 children who
visited the Police Station for Halloween.
Everything has been quiet, with not much to report.
The Chief will meet with the Selectmen on November 7 to discuss his
budget and recommendations for step increases.
Chairman Albee advised that all three Selectmen will be at the polls on
Tuesday, November 7.
It
was noted that the Selectmen, Police and Fire Chiefs, architects, engineers,
and Town Administrator visited the
Selectmen Weeks
reported on the site walk done on the proposed development on
Selectmen Weeks
also advised that the final report regarding the proposed withdrawal of New
Durham from district was submitted to the State Board of Education.
Chairman Albee
advised that the Town has settled with the Tucker’s on their request for an abatement. After
much research, Selectmen Weeks agreed there was some disproportionality
in the appraisal, and advised a $120k reduction. The Selectmen offered a $120k reduction in
value and Tucker’s attorney made a counter offer for a $150k reduction. The Selectmen agreed to the $150k reduction,
with Selectmen Weeks not in favor of the decision. Chairman Albee felt that the possible lawsuit
would cost the Town more money than accepting the counter offer.
Selectmen Weeks
suggested that the Town retain Municipal Resources, Inc. to look at the
shoreline properties to see if they are appropriately valued.
Chairman Albee
noted a letter from a concerned citizen about a logging operation on
Chairman Albee
noted there will be a flu clinic, Nov. 14 at the Town Offices.
Selectmen received
a request from HE Bergeron to reduce bonding to $61,000. Chairman Albee inquired whether this was a
Planning Board decision or the Selectmen’s decision. Selectmen Weeks advised it was the
Selectmen’s decision and made a motion to accept the request. It was seconded by Bill Stockman, with all in
favor.
Chairman Albee
noted a letter in the file complimenting Chief Shagoury.
There was a brief
introduction/presentation by Dorothy Solomon who is running for
Selectmen Weeks
made a motion to move into non-public session per RSA 91A:3c to discuss a
property owner tax issue, seconded by Chairman Albee, all in favor.
At approximately
10:50 a.m. the Selectmen returned to a public session and met with Attorney
Upton. Mr. Upton provided a brief
background on himself and his law firm, noting they have staff
that specialize in municipal law.
Mr. Upton also advised that he would appoint an alternate attorney for
Tuftonboro, should he be unavailable for any reason. Selectmen Weeks inquired as to whether Mr.
Upton’s firm could provide educational presentations to the various
boards. Mr. Upton confirmed that his law
firm was capable of this. Mr. Upton will
send a fee schedule and proposal for the Selectmen to review and consider.
The meeting was
adjourned at 11:25
Respectfully
Submitted,
Town Administrator