DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2004

TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M.

The regular scheduled weekly meeting of the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen was held at the above time, date and place with Chairman J. R. Swindlehurst presiding. It was noted that the meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. The following were present:

J. R. Swindlehurst, Chairman

Charles (Chuck) Graybill

Mert Mann

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

The Selectmen signed checks.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator, advised the Selectmen of the following:

1. Primex, Insurance Carrier for the Town’s Workmen’s Compensation Insurance premium will stay at the same rate as this year. The Town will save money by staying with Primex @ $7,479/year versus $8,000 for the other company.

Selectmen reached a consensus that the Town of Dunbarton continue the Workmen’s Compensation Insurance with the same company as this year, Primex at a cost of $7,479/year.

2. Selectmen reviewed several letters from Town Counsel.

3. Property Liability Insurance - The Town of Dunbarton will continue with the same carrier for Property Liability Insurance at a cost of 2% increase for 2005, 0% increase for 2006 and 0% increase for 2007. Premium is presently $21,000.

4. Mission Statement received from Donna Dunn for the Hearse Restoration Committee.

5. Diesel Fuel at the Town Garage was depleted during the last snowstorm. Road Agent wondered if the Selectmen would consider giving the Road Agent an emergency key from Dunbarton Fuel Company so can get emergency fuel.

Chuck Graybill stated he would rather not have an extra key to the supply.

J. R. Swindlehurst had no comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

1. Lori Davis stated that with regard to the Ethics Committee’s comments concerning an employee of the Transfer Station and a possible conflict of interest, how does this differ from people on other Boards that contract doing business for the Town. J. R. Swindlehurst is employed by the Town of Dunbarton, etc. and does business with the Town. Jan VandeBogart is Road Agent. The Town contracts equipment from him. He and Janice VandeBogart are married. Janice oversees everything coming in the office. If they are saying there would be a problem with the Transfer Station Employee, what is the difference?

Mert Mann stated that Dunbarton Fuel is contracted with the Town on a bid/contract basis. Jan VandeBogart is an elected official and not an employee of the Town of Dunbarton.

The Selectmen stated that with regard to the Transfer Station Town Employee, this is a private thing that he wants to do. This is why we asked the Ethics Committee for an opinion.

Chuck Graybill stated that when the Town instituted the Ethics Code, we have become more proactive towards ethical issues.

There was no other public comment.

MOTION:

Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen go into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3 at 7:34 p.m. to discuss welfare issues. The motion was seconded by Charles Graybill. The motion passed with a roll call vote as follows:

Graybill – Yes

Mann – Yes

Swindlehurst – Yes

NO DECISIONS OR MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE NON-PUBLIC SESSION.

MOTION:

Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn the non-public session at 7:45 p.m. in accordance with RSA 91-A:3. The motion was seconded by Charles Graybill. The motion passed unanimously with the following vote:

Mann – Yes

Swindlehurst – Yes

Graybill – Yes

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Alison R. Vallieres

Recording Secretary

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J. R. Swindlehurst, Chairman, Board of Selectmen

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Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Selectman

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Mert Mann, Selectman