TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

June 17, 2004

Present: Chuck Graybill

J.R. Swindlehurst, III

Mert Mann

Janice Van de Bogart, Town Administrator

7:05 p.m. Chuck called the meeting to order. Other Business:

Janice updated the Board on the status of Jacqueline Dr. and gave sample welfare guidelines for the Board’s adoption (suggested to do annually).

Mert updated the Board on the previous Planning Board meeting, including the possible donation of a property, which includes a gravel pit, to the Town. The property may have potential use as a ball field.

7:30 p.m. Robert Perry, Sr., Ken Swayze, re: Mr. Bruzga’s home office

Mr. Perry indicated that he has no objection to Mr. Bruzga’s having an office at home, as long as he follows the rules that everyone has to follow, including having a handicapped parking spot. Ken took the information he brought in for review.

7:35 p.m. Other Business, re: mowing bids

Janice indicated that all the bidders had good references.

Mert moved to award the grounds maintenance contract for two years, to Michael Underwood at a cost of $4,000/year. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried. J.R. thanked Don Gravel for his services and said he had done a great job.

Janice gave the lease for the new fire truck to J.R. for his signature.

Janice gave the Board the Recreation Commission’s (draft) policies and procedures.

Janice updated the Board on the status of the road in the cemetery and suggested having a gated road for funerals only.

8:00 p.m. Larry Cook and Brett St. Claire, re: milfoil, status of corporation

Brett indicated that the corporation needs to be dissolved and discussed the need for title insurance on all the properties covered by the Forest Legacy easement. Brett will call the attorney tomorrow.

Brett confirmed with Chuck that he felt that the milfoil policy was satisfactory, and that his concerns included the term lake, rather than pond, and he would like the Conservation Commission to “step up to the plate” and pay for the milfoil cleanup at Gorham Pond. Brett said he will refer to the pond as Gorham Pond/Lake.

Chuck agreed with Brett’s assessment of his concerns and reviewed the feedback he has received from the Commission, which seems to be a concern with water quality. If it is a major concern, he feels the Commission should step up to the plate and show their commitment, in terms of using its own funds to attain the goal of improving water quality.

A discussion about whether the Commission should use their funds for cleanup, rather than saving them for land acquisition (the Commission’s view) took place. Larry feels that their share has come from their major fundraising efforts and that the cleanup of the pond is more of a Town responsibility. J.R. mentioned that the Commission’s funds include current use funds and that these funds should go back to the taxpayers. He feels that investing $4,000 would do something good for the Town. Mert feels it would be good public relations and show goodwill if they are willing to forge ahead. Brett feels that their funds are for land acquisition, not cleanup. J.R. indicated that their funds are for conservation purposes, the voters never voted on earmarking the funds for land acquisition.

8:25 p.m. J.R. invited public comment.

One person present voiced their opinion regarding the Conservation Commission’s funds. Would like to see funds returned to the taxpayers.

8:30 p.m. Mert motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried.

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J.R. Swindlehurst, III, Chairman

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Chuck Graybill, Selectman

Mert Mann, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted,

Joanne Johnson