TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

APRIL 10, 2003

 

Present:          Chuck Graybill, Chair

                        J.R. Swindlehurst III

                        Steve Kennedy

                        Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

 

 

 

7:00 p.m.,  Building  Committee:  Donna Dunn, Debbie Auger and Judy Petersen.  Steve motioned to go into non-public session, according to RSA 91-A:2;111, which was seconded by J.R.  The motion carried.

 

7:21 p.m., J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Steve, to end the non-public session.  The motion carried.

 

7:25 p.m.  Woody Bowne, re:  Transfer Station

Chuck asked whether Woody has found  interested volunteers for the Recycling Committee.  Woody indicated that he has three people in mind, but just needs to contact them. Steve indicated that they do not want the committee to manage the staff, but to promote a recycling spirit by energizing the Town.  Chuck asked about the status of the packer problem.  Woody indicated that he has rented a generator for this weekend and will hook it up to the compactor.  He also said that Atlantic Leasing has been cooperative and that there is a partial warranty.

 

A discussion about the commercial haulers, with Mr. Gleason in particular, took place.  Chuck indicated that he was concerned about having a 100% inspection process of Mr. Gleason, he would like a spot check only.  He suggested that they brainstorm first then bring in the haulers to find an equitable solution.  Woody said that things are going okay now, he is checking only 6-8 bags at a time.  Steve reviewed the ordinance from 1987 covering the operating rules for the dump.  Steve indicated that he would like to charge a fee to haulers, use colored bags and see inspection of bags at the same rate for everyone.   Woody mentioned that he has left a message with the Page and Throw program.  Steve suggested that Woody check around at other transfer stations.  Steve indicated that the Board will set up a work session and asked Woody to get some rules.  Woody will call Janice.

 

7:50 p.m.  Police Chief Jeff Nelson, re:  radios and new hire

Steve asked the Chief what procedure he followed to get prices for the new radios.  Nelson indicated that it was State bid (like the cruiser).  The State puts it out to  bid.  Steve asked Jeff to write the procedure he follows on the invoices from now on.  Steve further indicated that the difference between what was spent versus approved is not available for him to spend.

 

Steve asked Jeff whether the new hire passed the conditions in the conditional offer of employment.  Jeff indicated that he passed all of the conditions.  Steve then asked Jeff to let the Board know how he does his bidding on all purchases of $1,500 or more.

 

8:00 p.m.  Other Business

Chuck mentioned that he would like to buy chairs to go with the tables the Town owns.  Steve asked Janice to get a catalog from D.B. Nelson.  Janice agreed and mentioned that she buys products from Viking, Reliable and Quill.

 

8:05 p.m, Tim Terragni, re:  current use form

Tim brought in the current use form that he plans on using and briefly reviewed the incident with the Town of Marlborough, which necessitated this form becoming a requirement for all current use landowners.  A brief discussion regarding current use regulations took place.  Steve indicated that the surveys to be done in conjunction with the upcoming updating of the Master Plan may be useful to them. 

 

8:30 p.m.  Other Business

Janice mentioned that the software publisher is requiring that all users  become trained in the payroll program by either travelling to their offices in Franconia at a cost of $250 each or they will come here and train as many people as we would like for a $350 fee.  Janice feels that she can figure out the program herself and that we already pay $3,000 in support costs.  Steve initially said that  we won't pay this fee, but then a discussion followed. 

 

Linda Peters came in to learn about the need to adopt/change the policy concerning the "Right to Know" law.  She will read over the procedure and generate her response.  This subject came up as a result of Lori Davis' request for Town records, which Janice will obtain.

 

8:50 p.m.  Appointments:

Janice indicated that Larry Cook doesn't need any other alternates for the Conservation Commission.

 

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Steve, to appoint Larry Cook and Ken Swayze as alternate, to a two year term to the Central N.H. Regional Resource Conservation Committee.  The motion carried.

 

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Steve, to appoint Sue Nichols to the Recreation Commission.  The motion carried. 

 

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Debbie Auger, Diana Driscoll, Donna Dunn, Joanne Johnson, William Morse, Paula Mangini and Judy Petersen to the Town Common Project Committee for a one year term.  The motion carried.

 

9:00 p.m. Chuck motioned to go into non-public session, according to RSA 91-A:3;II (b) which was seconded by J.R.  The motion carried.

 

9:29 pm – Motion was made by Chuck Graybill to exit non-public session, seconded by Steve  Kennedy, all in favor. 

 

9:30 pm Motion to adjourn made by Chuck Graybill, sonconded by J. R. Swindlehurst, meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

 

 

 

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J.R. Swindlehurst,  III, Selectman

 

 

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Steve Kennedy, Selectman

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Joanne Johnson