NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 2007 MEETING
Selectmen: Richard Wright, Gary Budd
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Shelly Candidus, Admin. Assistant; Donna Long, Incoming Admin. Assistant; Police Chief Lee; Highway Administrator Cal Prussman.
Public: Mark Moran, Bob Bouvier, Brett Croft, Judy Hale, Clay Rucker
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Mark Moran came before the board to discuss his choice of location for the vending cart. It was decided that he would set up on the left side of the parking lot adjacent to the gazebo at the town beach. He showed photos of his cart and explained he will be selling sausages and hotdogs on Thursdays during the concerts and on Saturdays. The rest of the time his children will be running the cart and selling Italian ice. He will bring in his insurance binder at the time he submits the vendor fee.
Several residents from Winding Brook Road and Bartlett Road voiced their concerns over the road damage that has occurred during the recent heavy rain storms. Numerous letters and photos of the damage were submitted for the Selectmen’s review. Wright said that there is currently not enough money available in the budget to permanently fix these roads; however, the Board will re-visit the town road budget for 2007 and discuss any and all remedial measures possible when Chairman Jim Powell is present.
APPOINTMENT:
Highway Administrator Cal Prussman appeared before the Board to discuss the current conditions of the roads that were damaged during the rain storm last week. Prussman said that all roads are now passable with the exception of sections of Morse Lane and Haynes Road. His crew is currently still working on Cheney and Province Road and will have Haynes Road passable by Friday. He showed several photos of the road damage. Prussman will get pricing for equipment and will make a list of the recurring road problems and prioritize these roads for the Board. This will be further discussed at the next board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Pavlicek forwarded an invitation to the Board to the Attorney General’s 22nd Annual Municipal Trustees Seminar. He also informed the Board of an invitation to the annual Black Fly Open golf tournament for the New London Chamber of Commerce.
The Board authorized Pavlicek to act on their behalf at the closing for the Camacho property when it takes place in the next month or so.
Pavlicek said that the adult diversion program has been working well. Wright requested that no members of this program be allowed to drive town equipment. They must also wear all appropriate safety gear when using any power equipment.
Pavlicek discussed ICMA loans and asked the Board to allow employees to access their accounts for emergency reasons. The Board approved this request.
Pavlicek reported that he is reviewing the lakefront plans of several years ago with Rick Green to see if it is feasible to build additional boat slips. Wetlands approval for this was obtained. He will keep the board informed on this project.
Pavlicek discussed an upcoming Eagle Scout project that will be created by Sunapee resident Michael Drew. Drew plans to create a wooden Smokey the Bear sign with field stone and flowers that will be placed off the side of the front of the Safety Services Building. Decals have been ordered and plans for the Smokey the Bear project were shown to the Board.
The Board was informed of two upcoming presentations that they are invited to attend. The first is the Tree City USA presentation which will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m. at the Governor’s Mansion. The second is a community beautification award for 2006 given to Newbury by the NH Arborists’ Association. This presentation will take place Friday, May 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the Executive Chambers at the State House Annex.
Pavlicek discussed the recent town walk-thru with engineers interested in bidding on the sidewalk project. Sixteen firms participated in the walk-thru.
Chief Lee mentioned that he would like to purchase an Asset Tracking System for a price of approximately $2000 to be split between six town departments. The Board agreed to this request. A purchase order will be forthcoming.
Chief Lee also asked to purchase non-perishable shelter items in case of a town emergency. The Board said to come up with a list and they will review it at a later meeting. Wright said to create a list and budget to accommodate 20 people who might need such emergency services.
Chief Lee said he is currently looking for a full time employee and was wondering if he should be looking for a candidate that is already certified. The Board agreed that this would be the best case scenario.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
PAYROLL AND PAYABLES: Week of April 21, 2007 approved.
MINUTES: Minutes of April 9, 2007 approved to file.
ABATEMENTS/REFUNDS/EXEMPTIONS: The Board signed one refund request and
approved 1 elderly exemption and 16 veteran exemptions. The Board denied 3 elderly
exemptions and held one veteran exemption for further information. The Board signed two pole
license requests for South Road. At the request of the Assessor, the Board reviewed and
approved adjustments to 24 property assessments.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
The Board voted to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II, a-e at 8:20 p.m. to discuss the resumes submitted for the Transfer Station employment opening. Budd will accompany Pavlicek in the interviewing process. No decisions were reached. The Board came out of non-public sesson at 8:30 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:30 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
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James M. Powell Richard Wright Gary Budd
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