NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2007 MEETING
Selectmen: James Powell, Richard Wright, Gary Budd
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Donna Long, Admin. Assistant;
Public: Nancy Marashio, Mary Bachelder, Al Bachelder, Patricia MacDonald
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Nancy Marashio approached the Board and asked what their expectations were of her in her newly appointed position as the Newbury representative to the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission. Jim Powell thanked her for her interest in this position. Marashio said there are five committees, and it was decided that she would ask to be on the Planning for Managing Growth Committee. Marashio said that she will keep in touch with the Selectboard via emails and will occasionally come to meetings if needed. Powell said to offer the Commission the conference room for any future meetings.
Mary Bachelder approached the Board regarding a disagreement between members of the Cemetery Commission. Powell stated that the Cemetery Commission is an elected group and the Selectmen should not get involved in any disputes amongst committee members. Wright said it is a three member group and the majority of a vote should rule. Bachelder asked what happens if the Commission votes to go over budget on an already existing plan. The Selectboard said that the Commission should use their best judgment and if they come a little over budget that would be acceptable. Budd said they would accept up to $200 to go over budget for the fencing project. Bachelder said she would like on record that “whatever happens to Stoodley
Road is out of her hands and rides on the shoulders of the Selectboard.”
The Selectboard opened the bids for the Park 10 sealed bid auction. The bids received were:
Map/lot #031-764-094
Peter Metsch - $2,500
James & Loretta Myles - $1,325
Paul Clark - $800
Brad Laclair - $150
The Board awarded this lot to Peter Metsch.
Map/lot #031-775-211
Paul Clark - $200
Brad Laclair - $150
Bruce Clark - $66
The Board awarded this lot to Paul Clark
Map/lot #031-788-301
Kate Aleskiewiz - $1100
Paul Clark - $400
Brad Laclair - $150
Maureen Clement - $50
The Board awarded this lot to Kate Aleskiewiz
Map/lot #020-055-210
Brad Laclair - $1500
Jason Amenda - $1176
Michael MacDonald - $603
Paul Clark - $100
The Board awarded this lot to Brad Laclair
The sealed bids for the demolition of the shed on the Bald Sunapee Property were opened by the Selectboard. The bids received were:
John Petrowski - $1200
October Builders - $3000
KA Stevens & Sons - $3075
NH Landworks - $3350
The board awarded this work to John Petrowski
REGULAR BUSINESS:
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Week ending August 11, 2007 were approved.
MINUTES: Minutes of July 30, 2007 approved to file.
INTENT TO CUT: The Board signed one intent to cut.
APPOINTMENT LETTER: The Board signed an appointment letter for Aaron Sparks as
A full time police officer.
OLD BUSINESS:
Wright gave an update on the Fishersfield project. He reported that KA Stevens & Sons
is currently doing the landscaping of the area. The highway department will grade the
basketball court with the grader. Wright reported that all the drainage work is done, as well as
the foundation. The stones are in place to build the stone wall. He stated that KA Stevens &
Sons should be done in approx. 10 days. The town will then put in a stone wall and pathway for
pedestrians with a gate at the end of the parking lot. The police chief has agreed to have his
department lock the gate at the end of every day. Wright stated that there still needs to be a
septic system, well, building, irrigation system and electricity. He also reported there is an
abundance of fire wood left over from the project. He suggested having it available to families
in need during the winter months.
NEW BUSINESS:
Pavlicek read a letter from Michelle Wilks to Police Chief Lee commending Corporal Bradley Wheeler on his assistance to her during an accident. Pavlicek also read a reply letter sent from Chief Lee to Ms. Wilks.
Pavlicek read a letter from the census bureau looking for information on all street numbers. No action will take place at this time
Pavlicek stated he would like to submit a volunteer for the Municipal Volunteer Award presented by the Local Government Center. The Board agreed and signed the paperwork.
Pavlicek reported that he signed, copied, notarized and sent an easement license to the registry of deeds.
Pavlicek discussed changes in the planning for the sidewalk project by KV Partners. The Selectboard looked at maps indicating changes and approved revision.
Pavlicek reported that the state has informed the town it will move up the dates to do bridge repair work. Pavlicek requested that the state aid in fixing the top two bridges in need and the state has agreed.
The Board agreed to submit money to the Center Meeting House that the voters had voted on in March. The Center Meeting House has met their donation goal.
Pavlicek reported that a member of the Conservation Committee has found some illegal cutting in town. Paul Lacasse has looked into this and agrees that it may be in violation of the shoreland protection act. Pavlicek will ask Lacasse to pass along the information to the state.
The Board committed to signing an agreement for the 2008 workers compensation and liability health insureance through the LGC and agreed to the resolution.
The Board agreed to purchase a portable battery operated sound system.
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 a personnel issue. Agreement was reached. The Board came out of non-public session at 8:30 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:40 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
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James M. Powell Richard Wright Gary Budd
NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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