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,TOWN OF DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING March 8, 2001 Present: Merton Mann, Chair Chuck Graybill J.R. Swindlehurst, Janice Jelley, Town Administrator 7:00 Chuck made a request for Brian Little, Welfare Officer, to come in to a meeting. 7:30 – Police Chief – Review police matters. Jeff Nelson presented four Commendations as follows: The Dunbarton Police Dept. has undergone a transition over the past few months that has, at times, been painful and difficult. Crisis, however, offers both danger and opportunity. Four individuals have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their devotion to our community during this time period in spite of potential danger. Joe Milioto, Scott Wilson, Rene Forcier and John Swindlehurst made the choice to “step-to-the-plate” and have continued to provide police service to the residents of Dunbarton. Joe Milioto, as interim Chief, has held the department together; while Scott Wilson, Rene Forcier and John Swindlehurst have provided service to the town on a daily basis. Their efforts have helped to make the residents of Dunbarton feel safe and have helped to maintain the quality of life that our community members have come to appreciate. Additionally, these officers have been very helpful to me during my transition to the Dunbarton Police Dept. It gives me great pleasure as Chief of Police, and as a resident, to offer my sincere thanks to Joe Milioto, Scott Wilson, Rene Forcier and John Swindlehurst for their efforts over the last few months. I look forward to working with each of these fine officers in order to provide responsive, competent, professional and dedicated police service for the members of our community. Jeff reviewed the State accreditation process for the Dunbarton Police Dept. and what would be needed to meet the standards. The process includes four levels, the first two of which could be started immediately and completed in about nine months. They are the application and self assessment steps. Jeff would like to improve the dept.’s hiring procedures, specifically eliminating the yearly appointment procedures that are currently in place. Chuck made a motion to rescind the policy of yearly appointments of part-time officers, which was seconded by Mert. The motion was passed. Jeff is recommending that Pam Goodick be hired as a part time secretary for the department. Chuck made a motion, which was seconded by J.R., that Pam Goodick be hired as part time secretary. The motion passed. 8:00
Mr.
& Mrs.
Berger –
came in
regarding
plowing on
Holiday
Shore Dr.
Janice
reviewed the
history of
the Gorham
Pond Rd.
area as it
relates to
plowing, and
that is,
that the
town has
never
plowed 8:30 Articles being read at Town Meeting – a discussion ensued regarding who will read which article. Page #2 March 8, 2001 Board of Selectmen Minutes 8:35 – Fred Mullen brought some tax maps to shed some light on the Gorham Pond Rd. area dispute with Mr. & Mrs. Berger. 8:50 J.R. made a motion, which was seconded by Chuck to go into nonpublic session. J.R. made a motion to end nonpublic session, which was seconded by Chuck. Mert made a motion to adjourn as he was presented with his going away celebration, topped off with cake and receipt of his gift. ____________________________________ Merton Mann, Chair ____________________________________ J.R. Swindlehurst, Selectman ____________________________________ Chuck Graybill Submitted by: Joanne M. Johnson
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