DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005
TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M.
The regularly scheduled weekly meeting of the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen was held at the above time, date and place with Chairman Charles Graybill presiding. It was noted that the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were present:
Charles (Chuck) Graybill,
Chairman
Mert Mann
Les Hammond
The Selectmen reviewed correspondence and signed checks prior to the Public Meeting was called to order.
GENERAL
BUSINESS:
Dedication: Saturday, October 22, 2005 – Kuncanowet Land
1.
Charles (Chuck) Graybill reported that the dedication for the
Kuncanowet land which was donated by the Browns, Foggs, Greenhalges and John Gravas is
scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at 1l:00 am.
Family members of the above will be there for the dedication. The plaque is in place across from Vera
Fogg’s residence. The plaque consists of
a granite stone with a bronze marker.
Someone will top all the trees around the old cellar hole. Vera Fogg will be asking for someone to take
the rest of the brush, etc. out.
Recreation Commission Requesting Storage
Space for Files
2. Jeff Nelson, Recreation Commission, has requested storage space for a locked file cabinet in the upstairs Town Hall.
Selectmen approved the use of a portion of the
second floor in the Town Hall Building for the Recreation Commission locked
file.
Recreation Commission –
Printing
3.
Jeff Nelson, Recreation Commission, has asked about the possibility of
adding a line to the Recreation Budget for printing and then use the Town’s
copier to do the printing, and supply the copier out of their printing budget
line.
Selectmen noted that they should know how much
copying they are talking about before making a decision.
Dunbarton Library
regarding Policy
4. Library Trustees presented a list of maintenance items and responsibility to the Selectmen. (attached)
(a)
Charles (Chuck) Graybill noted that the major item he felt was the
requirement that there be two egresses according to the Fire Code. He stated the front entry has to be shoveled
out. The Town would be responsible for
this.
The Selectmen noted that in the past Mike Underwood has been doing this with the Town’s snow blower. The snow blower is presently stored at the Town Garage. Mike Underwood recently asked Charles (Chuck) Graybill if the Selectmen wanted him to change the oil, i.e. service the snowblower for the winter. Chuck indicated to him to go ahead. Chuck also noted that the new principal of the school has “opened” up other areas of concern with regard to snow plowing, etc. Possibly in front of the windows of the school. Chuck noted that in the past, the cost has come out of the school budget. Last year, Mike Underwood snow blowed the Police Station, Fire Department and the school.
Charles (Chuck) Graybill stated the Selectmen should
get clarification from Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator, as to what
exactly the school wants plowed. Should
get together with the School Principal.
(b)
The other point of concern with the library list of responsibilities
was door locks and keys. This is
the Library’s responsibility as long as the Town Office has a key to the
Library.
Transfer Station Manager – Vacation Time
5. Patrick (Woody) Bowne has requested 10/22/05 off as Vacation Time in replacement for Columbus Day which is a floating holiday. In addition, he has requested annual leave for the period 10/25-29/05.
The Selectmen agreed with the leave request for
Patrick Bowne providing there is sufficient coverage for the Transfer Station
during his leave time.
The Selectmen noted there were no issues with the Transfer Station. Everything seems to be working fine.
It was noted that Hazardous Waste Day Collection
will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2005 in Bow.
Protocol for Helicopter
Landing
6. Les Hammond reported that he had spoken with Betty Ann Noyes, Dunbarton School Board, and she would like to see a protocol for the Helicopter Landing at the school. It was noted there are two separate Boards dealing with this.
Mert Mann noted the Selectmen had adopted what the
Fire Chief had presented and was in place at the last Selectmen’s meeting. In addition, the School Board had been
written a letter informing them of the process, etc. He noted the two Boards should take
together.
Route 93 Expansion
7.
Les Hammond reported that Jeff Crosby and he had attended the
informational meeting held in Pembroke on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 regarding
Route 93 Expansion and possible available Grant monies. He noted that Dunbarton will be on the
“outskirts” of the widening of Route 93, but his concern was that all the other
towns around Dunbarton would have growth ordinances and Dunbarton will
not. Dunbarton and Allenstown are the
only Towns which do not have growth ordinances presently.
He noted any Grant monies could only be used in
connection with the widening of 93 such as Smart Growth Ordinances, or updating
the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, etc.
Les Hammond stated there will be having a series of
six dinner meetings which Jeff Crosby and he would be willing to be
representatives for Dunbarton.
MOTION:
Charles Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton
Board of Selectmen nominate Les Hammond as representative and Jeff Crosby or
his designee as Alternate to represent Dunbarton for the Informational Meetings
for the Widening of Route 93.
Mert Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Town Road Agent
8. It was noted for the record that Jeff Crosby, Road Agent, was doing a good job.
Selectmen asked about yellow lines to be painted on Gorham Pond Road.
Alison Vallieres stated that it looked like Devil
Steps Road had been resurfaced recently.
In addition, she asked if there was a possibility
that the dead tree on Devil Steps Road within the Town right of way could be
removed before it fell and caused damage.
The Selectmen stated they would have the Road Agent
take care of it.
Comments
from the Public:
None
MOTION:
Mert
Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at
8:00 p.m. Charles Graybill seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
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Charles
(Chuck) Graybill, Chairman
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Mert
Mann, Selectman
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Les
Hammond, Selectman