Regular Meeting (01-13-2014)
Selectmen Present: Suzan Rudnicki, Earlyn Bowers and John Luce
Absent: Douglas Small and Joseph Pelletier
Town Manager: Tom Richmond
Recording Secretary: Coreen Sylvester
Guests Present: Herbert Dean and Timothy Tracy
7:30 PM: Suzan Rudnicki called the meeting to order.
MINUTES: Earlyn Bowers made a motion to accept the minutes of January 6, 2014 as amended. John Luce seconded. Three voted in favor.
ROAD COMMISSIONER/TAX COLLECTOR/TOWN MANAGER REPORT:
- Town Manager Tom Richmond said R&R Lumber is going to put up another 500 yards of sand to make sure we have enough for the winter, and we might need to get one more load of salt.
NEW BUSINESS:
Planning Board Position (Timothy Tracy): Tom stated Timothy Tracy is here to offer his services to the Planning Board. Herb Dean stated there is an opening for another Planning Board member as Paul Morgan resigned because he is moving. Mark Holmes would move up to a regular member and Tim would be an alternate if Selectmen appoint him. Herb also let the Board know that Tim is his brother-in-law. There was discussion with Tim to answer his questions about the Planning Board.
Town Meeting Audio Quality: Herb Dean said he was concerned with the poor audio quality at last year’s Town Meeting, and if Selectmen have no objections he would like to make some improvements to the sound for this year’s meeting, such as adding a microphone to the Selectmen’s table and an earpiece for the moderator. Selectmen had no objections.
Possible Ordinance Changes: Herb Dean said he believes there is a need to tighten up some of the Town’s ordinances, but the Planning Board has not been able to agree on changes. Tom Richmond said there is not enough time now to work up changes and having hearings before this year’s Town Meeting.
HBC Hannel Bros (Joshua McNutt) Steel Roofing: Joshua McNutt was scheduled to come in to discuss the pros and cons of metal roofing, but did not make it to the meeting.
Full-Time EMT/Fireman Position: Tom explained the hiring committee for the full-time fireman consists of two fire chiefs from other towns, Fire Chief Michael Azevedo, Deputy Ryan Allen and himself. There will be a meeting this Thursday night to hopefully make a decision between the two final candidates.
Haskell Road Bridge Work: Tom stated he has six companies coming in tomorrow for a bid meeting on replacing/repairing the Haskell Road bridge.
Septic System Replacement: Tom let the Board know the supplemental tax bill went out today for replacement of the septic system on Cook Road.
Town Manager Vacation Request: John Luce made a motion to grant the Town Manager’s vacation request for March 6, 2014 through April 5, 2014. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Three voted in favor.
Rec Field Dumpster: The Town Manager said he has spoken with Rec Director Aaron Hawes regarding placing a dumpster at the Town Office, and bringing the Rec Field trash up here. Tom said he will see if Sullivan’s Waste can place a dumpster here.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the payroll warrant of January 13, 2014 in the amount of $3,083.64. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the Full-time fireman’s payroll warrant of January 13, 2014 in the amount of $496.53. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Three voted in favor.
WARRANT: John Luce made a motion to accept the accounts payable warrant of January 13, 2014 in the amount of $132,963.63. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Three voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT: Sue Rudnicki made a motion to adjourn. Earlyn Bowers seconded. Three voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm.