Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 8, 2016 Minutes
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 5:31pm in the Town Hall
Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman
Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance
Appearances
- Dave Gaudes: Updated the Selectmen on Lake Massasecum. The Lake Massasecum Improvement Association continues to conduct water quality tests in different areas of the Lake. They are also working hard to eliminate milfoil (invasive aquatic plant). He reported that they have GPS locations of all the patches of milfoil which helps immensely in monitoring it. The Board expressed that they are very pleased with the work that is going on at Lake Massasecum. Dave mentioned that they are selling t-shirts and hoodies in all sizes to support the Lake Massasecum Improvement Association’s expenses.
- Mark (Fire Chef): Mark asked the Board to vote the funds from the protective equipment grant ($1,166.85) placed in the Fire Department Fund. Board voted 3-0 in support of this.
Regular Business
- Fuel Oil Bid: Warner is still waiting to hear from us. Board reviewed bids and was informed by Karen that Warner would like to sign with Huckleberry Propane & Oil. Board voted 3-0 in favor. John also informed the Board that he is attending Warner’s Select Board meeting tomorrow.
- Dry Hydrant expenses: Karen asked which budget line this should be expensed to as it is not covered by the Bridge Reimbursement Program. She was told to charge it to the Bridge account with the understanding it would put that line over budget. The Board noted its appreciation to the vendor for saving the Town significant money on this project.
- Boundary Line Change for Bradford Pines: New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development sent a letter asking if the Town had any interest in the proposed boundary line agreement at the Bradford Tall Pines between the State and an abutter. The Select Board indicated the Town did not.
- Board signed letter requesting reimbursement from RHC for work at Town Hall.
- Board signed the revised statement dawn up by the Historical Society.
- Board accepted funds for Town Hall Restoration Trust Fund.
- Board signed the application for reimbursement for Federal/State Land.
- Health Officer: The Board is currently looking for interested parties to fill this position with the Town. John has a meeting tomorrow with the Town of Warner and he will ask them who they use. If there are any interested parties for this position please contact the Town Office.
- Painter for Town Hall: A painter has been found to complete the painting at the Town Hall. The Board supported hiring this individual.
- Board members signed up for their coverage during the September State Primary election. Two Selectmen need to be at the polls at all times.
- Jim had questions on Town employee time cards and Karen explained the process. Jim also requested copies of all the job descriptions for Town employees; Karen will get those to him.
- Discussion on how the Town Hall is and will be heated. John asked to table this discussion and to have this topic on the agenda for next meeting.
- Complaints on French’s Park: Karen will follow up in this issue.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.
Minutes of July 25, 2016 meeting were reviewed and accepted with no change. Voted 3-0.
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Town Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32pm
Minutes submitted by Molly Hopkins