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Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes February 25, 2008

Approved as Corrected 3.3.2008

Present: Chairman Susan Weeks, Selectman Bill Stockman, Selectman Dan Duffy, Bill McChesney, Steve Hunter, Marion Morgan, and members of the public.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Susan Weeks called the meeting to order at 3:30pm.

II. REVIEW / APPROVAL MINUTES: February 19, 2008

February 19, 2008 Selectmen’s Meeting: The Selectmen reviewed the minutes of the February 19 Selectmen’s Meeting. Selectman Stockman made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Chairman Weeks seconded the motion; the vote on the motion was unanimous.

February 19, 2008 Non-Public Meeting #1A: The Selectmen reviewed the minutes of the February 19 Selectmen’s Non-Public Meeting #1A. Selectman Stockman made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Chairman Weeks seconded the motion; the vote on the motion was unanimous.

February 19, 2008 Non-Public Meeting #1B: The Selectmen reviewed the minutes of the February 19 Selectmen’s Non-Public Meeting #1B. Selectman Stockman made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Chairman Weeks seconded the motion; the vote on the motion was unanimous.

February 19, 2008 Non-Public Meeting #2: The Selectmen reviewed the minutes of the February 19 Selectmen’s Non-Public Meeting #2. Chairman Weeks made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Selectman Stockman seconded the motion; the vote on the motion was unanimous.

III. DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

Road Agent Steve Hunter updated the Selectmen by telling them that for the first time in five years, he has had to replenish the sand supply. Chairman Weeks asked Hunter if he anticipates the harsh winter will impact his budget for summertime maintenance and construction. He responded that he keeps an eye on the budget through month-end budget updates provided to him by Cathy Pounder. Steve continued that he will have a chance to review his 2008 budget prior to Town Meeting to determine if it requires amending. Hunter noted that his salt contract price is stable through May 1, and he just bought another 63 tons last week.

Regarding the road into the Transfer Station, Hunter said that he plows it according to the schedule of the facility. For example, if it storms on a Wednesday night, he might not get to it until Friday because he focuses his efforts on the main roads. He noted that no 2 storms are alike, and that the manner for handling each storm is a judgment call on the Road Agent’s part.

IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:

Town Administrator Bill McChesney and the Selectmen reviewed each item on the Selectmen’s Pending Items list.

Chairman Weeks provided Bill McChesney with copies of NHEC Newsletters containing articles on Recycling and Welfare.

V. APPOINTMENTS:

Jacob Evans, an Eagle Scout candidate from Boy Scout Troop 165, addressed the Selectmen concerning his Eagle Scout Project to construct a Bird Watching Station at Copp’s Pond. Jacob will soon begin fundraising for the project, and asked the Selectmen for permission to display his plan at Town Meeting, and afterward at the Town Office. Chairman Weeks advised him to speak with the Town Moderator for permission to display the plan at Town Meeting. The Selectmen gave Jacob permission to display his plan at the Town Office.

VI. SIGNATURE:

1. Gravel Tax Levy – R. Gerry Hammer, Tax Map 55-1-16. Selectman Stockman made a motion to sign the Levy; Selectman Duffy seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous.

2. Timber Tax Levy – William B. Ela, Tax Map 55-3-8. Selectman Stockman made a motion to sign the Levy; Selectman Duffy seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous.

3. Intent to Cut – Dolly Thompson, Tax Map17-1-6. Selectman Stockman made a motion to sign the Intent; Chairman Weeks seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. NH State Statutes Course Part I Application for Marion Morgan, Administrative Secretary; Course Cost $115. Selectman Stockman made a motion to pay the cost; Chairman Weeks seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous.

2. Coalition Communities: A representative is requested to attend a meeting on March 27, 10:00am at the LGC in Concord on the topic of a constitutional amendment concerning educational funding.

3. Tuftonboro v. Time Warner: An update on the project is on file in the Administrator’s Office.

4. Building Permit: Karen E. Beane, Tax Map 37-1-24; Addition to existing home.

VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Public Safety Facilities Committee: The Selectmen worked today to select people to serve on the Committee. The Selectmen separated the list of interested participants, relative to each person’s residence, into the 4 geographic areas of Tuftonboro: Melvin Village, Tuftonboro Corner, Mirror Lake, and Center Tuftonboro. They then chose 9 names, giving consideration to representation from each geographic area, as well as selecting those who are believed to be open-minded and without an agenda, and who would be available year round. The 9 chosen names are as follows:

Melvin Village: Tom Young, Dave Eaton, Fenton Varney

Tuftonboro Corner: Lew Lawton, John Lapolla

Mirror Lake: Betsy Frago, Richard Knapp

Center Tuftonboro: Guy Pike, Diane Guerriere

The Selectmen decided that they would share in the contacting of each selected person to verify that they are still interested in serving on the Committee. The Selectmen agreed to continue the Committee appointment process at the next Selectmen’s Meeting scheduled for March 3, 2008.

IX. CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Bestway Disposal/Blow Bros Portable Toilets: Permission to Send Proposal

2. Lakes Region Household Hazardous Product Facility: Minutes 1/17/08 & Agenda 2/21/08

3. Rescheduled Labor Law Training in Derry at Derry Library – April 2, 2008

4. H.E. Bergeron: Hertel Subdivision Report (Chairman Weeks noted that this correspondence should go

to the Planning Board instead of the Selectmen)

5. Septic Approval: Alana Albee – Tax Map 45-1-14

6. Minimum Impact Expedited Applications: Melvin Village Marina Tax Map14-3-3 & David Ladd

Tax Map 2-1-72

7. Coalition Communities: Senator Kenney & Senate Passes Ed Funding Constitutional Amendment

8. Brown Engineering: Varney Boundary Survey.

X. PUBLIC MEETING:

1. Chip Albee, candidate for Selectman, asked the Selectmen for permission to campaign outside at the Transfer Station over the upcoming weekend. The Selectmen gave Mr. Albee permission, based on the fact that his campaign will take place outside and will be of no cost to the taxpayer.

2. Roger Drowne addressed the Selectman to request that Town Meeting be opened by reading a list of names of NH soldiers who have died in the last 5 to 7 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chairman Weeks recommended that Mr. Drowne speak with the Town Moderator to make those arrangements. Drowne responded that he had already talked with the Town Moderator, who agreed that the list could be read at the end of Town Meeting. Drowne was hoping for the list to be read at the beginning of Town Meeting to set a nice tone for the meeting. Selectman Duffy offered to read the list, and he (Duffy) will schedule the reading with the Town Moderator.

3. Roger Drowne provided the Selectmen with a copy of an excerpt from the NH Constitution entitled “Right to Revolution”. He then addressed the Selectmen concerning the impact to his neighborhood from the activity at the Williams property. Roger noted that heavy trucks are parked idling frequently. He continued that he believes the “sand shed” is illegal, and was not specified on the plan that the Town approved. Chairman Weeks asked Roger if he has any suggestions for a possible solution. Roger replied that he wants the Town to respect him and the neighborhood, and asked for the problem to be resolved. The Selectmen duly noted Mr. Drowne’s complaint.

XI. NON-PUBLIC PER RSA 91-A:3,II (a):

At approximately 5:00pm, Selectman Stockman made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a). Selectman Duffy seconded the motion. The vote: Stockman-yes; Duffy-yes; Weeks-yes.
At 5:30pm, Chairman Weeks made a motion to return to public session. Selectman Stockman seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous.

XII. ADJOURNMENT:

At 5:30pm, Chairman Weeks made a motion to adjourn the Selectmen’s Meeting. Selectman Stockman seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Marion Morgan

Administrative Secretary