NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 MEETING
Selectmen: James Powell, Richard Wright, Gary Budd
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Donna Long, Admin. Assistant; Cal Prussman, Highway Administrator
Public: Deanne Geddes, Wayne Whitford
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Deanne Geddes approached the Board regarding an issue involving his client Mr. Andrews of Bronx, NY. Mr. Andrews has a house on South Road he would like to sell and there is a section of his property that has a separate tax ID number where a trailer used to be kept on the property. The reason for the separate number has been since this trailer was tax deeded to the town. Mr. Geddes asked the Select board if the extra tax ID number could be voided and to combine the land into one tax ID number. The Select board agreed to this request. A letter will be sent to the Assessor and to Deanne explaining this change.
APPOINTMENTS:
Cal Prussman gave an update on road work in Newbury. He stated that half of Rollins Road has been completed and the other half should be done by tomorrow. He has noticed there is a leak in the roof in the highway department and will have it inspected. Prussman also stated that he met with Josh Perkins last Friday regarding the Perry Court drainage issues. The Perry Court residents have chosen Bob Lutz to be the point person in this project. There will be a future meeting between Josh and Bob. Prussman also discussed with the Select Board several options to access the storage area for the highway department in South Newbury. Pavlicek will talk to the State to see if we can get access to our town property via
going through the abutting state property.
Patricia Sherman gave a presentation on the Newbury Town Center Proposed Site Plan, which included a map with the results of the visioning sessions for the town center. She showed an increase of 38 spaces in the Town Hall lot with an additional lot in the rear. She also showed her ideas for future library expansion and the possibility of moving the veterans hall. The plan also included a gazebo and a proposed police station. The Select Board thanked Sherman for her time and effort on the project.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Week ending August 25, 2007 were approved.
MINUTES: Minutes of August 27, 2007 approved to file.
INTENT TO CUT: The Board signed two timber cut reports.
OLD BUSINESS:
Wright gave an update on the Fishersfield project. He reported that the field has been
seeded and mulched on Friday. H said the gravel for the road is in. The tennis court is up for
final rolling of stone. Wright reported that after speaking with Sky Blue Irrigation,
that the town might want to consider running a water line from the transfer station. He also
suggested spraying the clay court 2-3 times per week. Wright has approached 5 builders in the
area to get quotes to put up the building. He would like this done by Thanksgiving. He would
like the building to have an Iron Horse seamless roof. Pavlicek will have the bids for the
building next week and will review the amount of money left in the budget for Fishersfield.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Select Board signed the town ordinances into effect. The Board also signed an Anti-Idling Policy for Town Vehicles.
Pavlicek reported that the rental unit owned by the Town of Newbury had water in the basement. The water was pumped out and the problem will be fixed in the morning. The Board agreed to this decision.
Pavlicek will look into a Wetlands Permit for additional slips at the Harbor. The permit is good for 5-7 years. The Selectmen said to proceed with the process.
Pavlicek reported that the police department had two incident reports from Fortune Lane.
Pavlicek stated that Verizon is looking for approval for a new cell tower off Route 11 in Sunapee.
Pavlicek reported that Ken Schuster has resigned from the Emergency Management Committee.
Pavlicek reviewed correspondence from the town counsel regarding logging damage to class VI roads.Pavlicek distributed the plot survey for the Center Meeting House.
The Board reviewed other correspondence.
Pavlicek reported on bids for a new mower at the sewer plant. No decision were made.
Pavlicek stated that an updated personnel policy should be reviewed by the Selectmen and any changes can be brought up at the next meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
The Board voted to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II, a-e at 6:40 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Agreement was reached. The Board came out of non-public session at 6:46 p.m. The Board voted to go into non-public session again under RSA 91-A:3, II, a-e at 8:10 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Agreement was reached. The Board came out of non-public session at 8:38 p.m. The minutes of this session will be sealed for three years.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:45 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 24, 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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