Selectmen’s minutes
Sept 22, 2014
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: John Pfeifle, Chairman
Sonny Harris, Selectman
Harry Wright, Selectman
No Appearances on the agenda
Regular Business:
- Emergency Expenditures – John Pfeifle reported on the Budget Committee meeting held Sept 17, 2014. The committee unanimously approved the Selectmen’s plan to request authorization of an emergency expenditure from fund balance to cover the damages resulting from the August 13th The town expended over $72,000 in contractor fees, town stock of winter gravel and $4000 of culvert stock. Cheryl will draft the letter for signatures by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee. The letter will be sent to the Department of Revenue with the necessary supporting documents.
- 2015 Revaluation – Selectmen were given copies of proposals for next year’s statistical reval for review.
- Zoning Violation – Selectmen discussed the plan to move the large bus parked off Rte 114. The Board will speak to local contractors regarding the moving of bus to another location. Local firms will be consulted.
- Sidewalk repairs – Question was raised on the sidewalk gaps. Jim Bibbo will discuss with the engineer on the job, Mike Croteau. A letter had been sent to the contractor, J Parker and Daughters, with no reply. The matter was being evaluated as a construction flaw or just a maintenance issue. Bibbo will report back after speaking with Mr. Croteau.
- Next Sidewalk grant – Jim Bibbo and the grant writing team is preparing a grant to construct sidewalks on part of West Main Street. The team is meeting with the engineer from the East Main Street, Mike Croteau, to update 2005 figures for the project. The plan will be scaled down to fit within a $600,000 budget. Grant funds are limited and it is hoped this will be a reasonable request. The grant application will be submitted on Friday, 9.26.14.
- Estimate for Town Hall work – Burrington Builders submitted an estimate for the removal of the Police/Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall. The estimate will be forwarded to the Town Hall building sub committee.
- Cell Tower – Question was raised about the progress of the cell town and when it was expected to be operational. There was no information available on this matter. At this time, only Merrimack Cty Sheriff has space on the tower.
- Proper Use of Funds – Question was raised regarding the use of warrant article funds (2014 WA#9) for Town Hall roof and preconstruction purposes for demolition of the old police/selectmen’s office. Selectmen Wright and Pfeifle have interpreted the demolition as a necessary part of preconstruction. Issue raised interpreted preconstruction to refer to the development of plans.
- Illegal Building in a Flood Zone – It was reported that a garage was being built at 19 Center Road without a building permit and in a flood zone. The Sub division plan for the property specifically stated no additional building on that lot. Walter Royal, building inspector, will visit the site.
- Autocraft – Work is continuing on resolving issues at Autocraft. The Town’s attorney is working with Dept of TransportationSelectmen’s minutes
Sept 22, 2014
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: John Pfeifle, Chairman
Sonny Harris, Selectman
Harry Wright, Selectman
No Appearances on the agenda
Regular Business:
- Emergency Expenditures – John Pfeifle reported on the Budget Committee meeting held Sept 17, 2014. The committee unanimously approved the Selectmen’s plan to request authorization of an emergency expenditure from fund balance to cover the damages resulting from the August 13th The town expended over $72,000 in contractor fees, town stock of winter gravel and $4000 of culvert stock. Cheryl will draft the letter for signatures by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee. The letter will be sent to the Department of Revenue with the necessary supporting documents.
- 2015 Revaluation – Selectmen were given copies of proposals for next year’s statistical reval for review.
- Zoning Violation – Selectmen discussed the plan to move the large bus parked off Rte 114. The Board will speak to local contractors regarding the moving of bus to another location. Local firms will be consulted.
- Sidewalk repairs – Question was raised on the sidewalk gaps. Jim Bibbo will discuss with the engineer on the job, Mike Croteau. A letter had been sent to the contractor, J Parker and Daughters, with no reply. The matter was being evaluated as a construction flaw or just a maintenance issue. Bibbo will report back after speaking with Mr. Croteau.
- Next Sidewalk grant – Jim Bibbo and the grant writing team is preparing a grant to construct sidewalks on part of West Main Street. The team is meeting with the engineer from the East Main Street, Mike Croteau, to update 2005 figures for the project. The plan will be scaled down to fit within a $600,000 budget. Grant funds are limited and it is hoped this will be a reasonable request. The grant application will be submitted on Friday, 9.26.14.
- Estimate for Town Hall work – Burrington Builders submitted an estimate for the removal of the Police/Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall. The estimate will be forwarded to the Town Hall building sub committee.
- Cell Tower – Question was raised about the progress of the cell town and when it was expected to be operational. There was no information available on this matter. At this time, only Merrimack Cty Sheriff has space on the tower.
- Proper Use of Funds – Question was raised regarding the use of warrant article funds (2014 WA#9) for Town Hall roof and preconstruction purposes for demolition of the old police/selectmen’s office. Selectmen Wright and Pfeifle have interpreted the demolition as a necessary part of preconstruction. Issue raised interpreted preconstruction to refer to the development of plans.
- Illegal Building in a Flood Zone – It was reported that a garage was being built at 19 Center Road without a building permit and in a flood zone. The Sub division plan for the property specifically stated no additional building on that lot. Walter Royal, building inspector, will visit the site.
- Autocraft – Work is continuing on resolving issues at Autocraft. The Town’s attorney is working with Dept of Transportation on this matter.