Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 20, 2016 Minutes
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 5:30pm
Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman
Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance
Appearances
- Police Department-Equipment: Currently the Police Department is down 3 Tasers and the Police Chief is interested in purchasing 5 Tasers through the Taser 60 lease program. They would be warrantied and have 2 extra batteries. Each Taser will cost $372.00 per unit totaling $1860.00 per year for the 5 units. The Police department plans on trading in the current working Tasers for $750.00. They will then apply that $750.00 towards the first year’s lease amount of $1860.00. Move to approve Taser Program, Vote 3-0
- Walter Royal-Zoning Complaint: Follow up on complaint made to the Selectmen regarding Map3/Lot89. Walter felt that there should be a temporary cease and desist on the property due to baseline inaccuracy and elevation discrepancy, and felt that no more material should be brought on or taken off property until discrepancies have been researched. Michael Carter and Lynn Gross were also present at the meeting and were able to address Walter’s concerns. Michael explained in detail what has been happening on the property and also informed the Board that Lynn Gross, the property owner, hired a wetlands specialist even though this was not required. There was also discussion surrounding a driveway permit. The property owner has been working with David Flynn at the State DOT 2nd District to get the appropriate driveway permits. Lastly, following discussion surrounding the current pile of topsoil on the land, Walter retracted his recommendation for the cease and desist order.
Regular Business
- Move to Town: John Pfeifle and Jim Bibbo went and visited the Town Hall and made a list of things that need to be completed before they can hold the July 11th Selectmen’s meeting there. The boiler room still needs to be completed. The ramp needs to be installed and should be completed by July 4th, they also need to install the automatic entrance door at the top of the ramp. Bob Lincoln informed Sonny that the interior windows do not need to be lower to meet ADA, Sonny said he will follow up with Bob to review the regulations.
- Cash Flow update: Cash flow is improving, and there are still 2 more weeks until tax bills are due.
- Cell Tower: The Town received a letter back from the land owner of the property that the cell tower is sits on. He echoed the Town’s interest in having active cell service provided on the tower and explained Verizon currently holds the contract. He encouraged the Board to have residents write and send Letters of Support to the Board. The Board will then compile all the letters and send them to the land owner. Karen will draft something for the InterTown and the Bradford Bridge, asking residents for their letters.
- Letter from Rosewood Country Inn: The owners of the Inn sent a letter to the Board seeking the Board’s permission to allow their customers to consume alcoholic beverages on their property. Karen contacted the Liquor Commissioner’s office and confirmed that this is the Town’s jurisdiction. Motion to approve the request, vote 3-0.
- Board signed abatement for 7 sites on Lake Massasecum Campground
- Board signed abatement for Map1/Lot31
- Board signed request to generate warrant for unlicensed dogs
- Board signed Consent for Access to Property for Brownfields Assessment
- Board signed Breezy Hill Bridge Requisition #7
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.
Minutes of June 13, 2016 meeting were reviewed and accepted with no change. Voted 3-0.
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday, June 27, 2016.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42pm
Minutes submitted by Molly Hopkins