DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 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. Charles (Chuck) Graybill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were present:

Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Chairman

Mert Mann

Les Hammond

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

The Selectmen reviewed correspondence and signed checks prior to the Public Meeting was called to order.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator, presented the following items for discussion, etc.:

Pedestrian Crossing Sign Removal:

1. She stated the sign which is across from the former Blomquist residence at the intersection of Black Brook Road and Route 13 stating “Caution Pedestrian Crossing” is no longer needed as the barn has been taken down. The barn has been gone at least three years. She has written a letter for Selectmen’s signature to the Department of Transportation requesting the sign be removed.

Selectmen signed the letter to DOT.

Charles (Chuck) Graybill also noted there is a utility pole on Gorham Pond Road across from the Fogg residence which is no longer used and should be removed.

Les Hammond stated that he would call Public Service Company to schedule removal.

Town Snow Blower:

2. Janice stated that Mike Underwood has taken the snow blower in for service. It needed a bearing. He noted the machine was in good working order but this will probably be the last winter for it. It is 6-8 years old. Would like to possibly get a smaller one which would be easier to maneuver. Possibly cost between $1,200 - $2,000.

Selectmen will consider replacement in next year’s budget.

Handicapped Bathroom for Town Office:

3. Janice reported she had called the previous low bid contractor which started the bathroom project. To date, he has not returned any funds. She stated she informed him that if the Town does not receive a check by October 19, 2005, the Town Attorney will be notified. The contractor has requested written verification as to the amount of funds which should be returned to the Town. Janice has faxed him a letter and also sent a letter via certified mail stating the amount to be returned. ($4,495)

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Les Hammond requested that the window air conditioner in the third meeting room be either taken in or covered. It was noted that the air conditioner usually is covered in the winter months.

2. Selectmen asked if anyone had come to check on the roof tiles problem at the Town Hall. To date, no one has looked at it.

3. Gelinas Subdivision is on the agenda for the Planning Board for Wednesday, October 19, 2005.

Charles (Chuck) Graybill noted that the Planning Board should be sure to clarify the situation regarding a verbal agreement with Bruce Merrill, representing the Gorham Pond Association, to allow access to Gorham Pond over the Gelinas property to remove debris, etc. from the dam and to monitor the dam.

4. It was noted that Wendy Dailey, President of the Dunbarton Historical Society, has requested a meeting next Thursday evening with the Selectmen along with the Trustees of the Dunbarton Historical Society. There is no subject for the meeting at this point.

Comments from the Public:

NONE

MOTION:

Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by Les Hammond. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Alison R. Vallieres

Recording Secretary

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Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Chairman

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Mert Mann, Selectman

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Les Hammond, Selectman