Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 27, 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
- Harry Wright: The Town Hall Restoration Committee met last week and discussed how to proceed with the project. The topic of conversation turned to the basement. One option is to do nothing with the basement; a second option would be to address the basement under the rear third of the building; a third option would be to lift the building and put a new foundation under the entire building. Harry discussed the pros and cons of each option. The Board expressed their feeling that even though doing nothing or only a partial basement might be the more cost effective option, it is not the best overall option for stability of the building. There will have to be a sprinkler system installed if a full basement is pursued. The Board is in favor of this because they feel the Town Hall should have a sprinkler system throughout the entire building.
Regular Business
- Move to Town: Overall the town hall is looking really good and there continues to be progress made. The boiler/mechanical room needs to be done. Sonny will follow up with Bob Lincoln to see what the timing for that will be. John is leading a volunteer effort to replace rotting siding and also to paint the West side of Town Hall later this summer. Volunteers are welcome!
- Cash Flow update: Cash flow continues to improve, and tax bills are due next week.
- Fire Department Gear Extractor: Karen reached out to the Municipal Managers listserve and to the Town of Henniker, but did not receive any helpful information. She requested guidance from the Select Board. John will meet with Mark Goldberg to discuss the project.
- Travel reimbursement: Jim brought to the Board’s attention that Bob Lincoln has been volunteering his time and gas money to drive Brett to and from the Town Hall. Jim thought it would be appropriate to give Bob a stipend for his mileage. The Board agreed to give Bob $250.00 as a thank you for all his help.
- Bement Bridge Engineering Contract: The Board received the contract and asked that Karen send it to legal counsel for their input.
- Dry Hydrant: The new Breezy Hill Bridge configuration puts the dry hydrant behind the guard rail. Cold River quoted approximately $10,700 to extend the hydrant to the rail making it accessible. John will talk to Mark Goldberg about this and see if there isn’t some way to reduce the cost.
- Heating oil (#2) bid with Warner. The Town of Warner is looking into join efforts with Bradford on a shared heating oil contract. Karen will ask who they currently use and confirm that if Ayer and Goss can be added to the list.
- Board signed TAP letter of intent
- Board signed intent to cut Map14/Lots19&20
- Other Business: Sonny has spoken to a cell tower provider who may be willing to work with us on putting up our own tower.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.
Minutes of June 20, 2016 meeting were reviewed and accepted with one change. The first bullet under Regular Business should read “Move to Town Hall”. Voted 3-0.
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday, July 11, 2016.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42pm
Minutes submitted by Molly Hopkins