DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
TOWN OFFICES –
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
Charles (Chuck) Graybill,
Chairman
Mert Mann
Les Hammond
Janice VandeBogart, Town
Administrator
The
Selectmen signed checks prior to the Public Meeting was called to order.
MOTION:
Mert
Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen elect Charles (Chuck)
Graybill as Chairman for the ensuing year.
Les Hammond seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
At
this point in the meeting, Charles (Chuck) Graybill stated he would like to
officially welcome Les Hammond to the Board and looked forward to working with
him.
MOTION:
Charles
(Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen go into
non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3 at
Graybill
– Yes
Mann
– Yes
NO
MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE NON-PUBLIC SESSION.
MOTION:
Charles
(Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn
the non-public session for discussion of welfare issues at
Mann
– Yes
Graybill
– Yes
OTHER BUSINESS:
Alison Vallieres, Secretary, Dunbarton Planning
Board, presented a request from the Dunbarton Planning Board for a 90 day
extension for the Proposed Anna Chan Five Lot Subdivision located off
MOTION:
Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of
Selectmen grant a 90 day extension for the Proposed Anna Chan Five Lot
Subdivision located off Gile Hill Road.
Charles (Chuck) Graybill seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Plans were submitted by David Johnson of
The Board of Selectmen agreed to give the plans to
Jeff Crosby, Road Agent, for review.
2005
TOWN BUDGET
All Selectmen signed the Town Budget as approved at the 2005 Town Meeting.
Emergency Management
Director
Charles (Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the
Dunbarton Board of Selectmen appoint Jonathan M. Wiggin as Emergency
Management Director for a term ending in 2006. Les Hammond seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Highway Safety Committee
Charles (Chuck( Graybill made a
motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen appoint
Jeffrey Nelson, Jeff Crosby, Jonathan Wiggin and Les
Hammond as members of the Highway Safety Committee with a term ending in 2006. Mert Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Central Regional Planning
Commission
Janice VandeBogart noted that Larry Cook has asked to step down from the Commission.
Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of
Selectmen appoint Kenneth Swayze as a member of the
Charles (Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the
Dunbarton Board of Selectmen appoint Larry Cook, Matthew Lavey and Kenneth
Swayze as members of the
Charles (Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the
Dunbarton by Board of Selectmen appoint Harlan Noyes and Harvey Provencher
to the Historical Awareness Committee with a term ending in 2008 and Mert Mann
to the Historical Awareness Committee with a term ending in 2006. Les Hammond seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Charles Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen appoint Mert Mann and the Selectmen’s Representative to the Dunbarton Planning Board with a term ending in 2006. Les Hammond seconded the motion. The motion passed by a majority with Mert Mann abstaining.
Town Common Project Committee
Les Hammond made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen appoint Donna Dunn, Diana Driscoll, Joanne Johnson, Paula Mangini, Gail Martel, Leo Martel, Judy Petersen, and Nancy Rizza to the Town Common Project Committee with a term ending in 2006. Charles (Chuck) Graybill seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Recreation Commission
Janice VandeBogart noted that Jacques Belanger did not wish to be on the Recreation Commission.
Les Hammond made a motion that the Dunbarton Board
of Selectmen appoint Dean Jore, Theresa Francoeur and Kim Vaillancourt to
the Recreation Commission with a term ending in 2008, and Annie Carney to the
Recreation Commission with a term ending in 2007, and Karen Lessard to the
Recreation Commission with a term ending in 2006. Mert Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of
Selectmen appoint Larry Cook, Brett St. Clair, Mel Gendron,
Charles (Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the
Dunbarton Board of Selectmen appoint Ed White and Jeff Crosby to the
Jeff Crosby, new Road Agent,
appeared before the Board. The following
items were discussed:
1.
Salt Shed Plans done by David Johnson of
Jeff Crosby stated that he had been investigating
the State’s Salt Sheds and had talked with Rick Barrett of District #5 about
how the State builds theirs. The State
has been building their own for thirty years with no problems.
The Selectmen noted the budget for the Salt Shed is
$75,000 and Site Preparation work will come from the Highway Department
budget.
Jeff Crosby noted that the Town of
The Selectmen gave Jeff Crosby authorization to work
with Don Mayo, Town Engineer, to work out the design and have Don Mayo do the
plans as he is a Structural Engineer.
2.
Jeff Crosby asked about the possible placement of the Salt Shed. Stated he would like to place it whereby
there would be less lights flashing into the nearby houses, etc.
3.
Jeff Crosby asked the Selectmen what they expect of him as Road Agent.
The Selectmen noted they would expect the Road Agent
to provide the Selectmen with guidance with other than the standard road
issues. Can come in on a regular basis
to keep the Selectmen informed. The
Selectmen stated he was the Supervisor of the Town Employee, Alan Sheldon.
The Selectmen stated there will be a Road Hearing on
what is going to be done this year. Will
need Road Agent’s guidance. Selectmen
will not be micro-managing the Road Agent.
We have to work together jointly.
Les Hammond stated that he felt that maintenance and
safety of the roads were most important and the Road Agent should do what needs
to be done and cooperate with the Police Department and the Fire
Department.
4.
Jeff Crosby asked about helpers for the Highway Department when
needed. It was noted that flaggers are
included within the Highway Department budget.
Can also utilize Transfer Station employees.
5.
Gates – Jeff Crosby asked about the Gates that appear in the Highway
Department Budget.
The Selectmen noted that the Dunbarton Conservation
Commission is responsible for the Gates that appear in the Highway Department
Budget. The Conservation Commission
wanted the Town to pay for the gates but they will take care of the
installation, etc.
6. It was pointed out that the Road Agent is responsible for the Posting of Town Roads.
7.
Selectmen/Road Agent reviewed the list of Bonds being held for new
roads within subdivisions as follows:
a.
b. Keith’s – Final paving
c.
Caleb’s Way – (Marcou’s subdivision)
culvert
d.
e.
Akey – Held by the Planning Board
f.
g.
h. Tucker Hill – Letter of
Credit. Top coat needs to be done.
8.
Road Agent responsible for driveway permits and will attend site
walks. Planning Board will notify and
should go on site walks.
Police Chief Jeff Nelson and Chris Connelly, Officer, appeared before the Board of Selectmen with an estimate for repairs for the 1993 Cruiser. The estimate was between $5,000 and $7,000 and they stated the cruiser was only worth $2,000 so it does not make sense to repair it.
1. Chief Nelson stated they had investigated leasing a cruiser. He stated he felt he could work it into his budget by cutting back on the part-timers. Will still have more coverage than we presently have.
2. Will lease through the State bid process. Have checked with Merchant’s Motors (Steven Singer) and will be able to work with them. Will still get three estimates or bids. Cruiser will be leased with the Police Package. The cost for a 36 month lease is between $600-$700/month. We will have to go with the 48 month lease package in order to fit in the operating budget.
3. Cruiser will either be a Chevrolet Impala or Ford Crown Victoria. Will not be a Dodge.
Comments from the Public:
NONE
Charles Graybill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mert Mann. 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