BOS Minutes 6/19/17
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 19, 2017 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MEMBER’S PRESENT: Board Members Michael Houghton, Joe Lovejoy, Bruno Federico and Town Administrator Paul Deschaine.
At 7:35 Chairman Federico opened the general meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Mr. Houghton moved to approve the minutes of 6/12 as amended. Mr. Federico seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Paul Deschaine, in the Treasurer’s absence, indicated that the current fund balance was $3,112,770.78.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation Director Seth Hickey reviewed the projects and improvements at Stratham Hill Park. He then discussed youth sports and activities happening at Stevens Park. Mr. Hickey noted that he proposes to hire two people to help with the mountain bike camp.
Mr. Federico moved to authorize Mr. Hickey to hire Sean McGrimley to direct and Nick Dresser to assist with the mountain bike camp, McGrimley to be paid a stipend of $882 and Dresser $200. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
At 7:52 PM Mr. Federico moved to enter non-public session to discuss a personnel issue. Mr. Lovejoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
At 8:23 PM Mr. Federico moved to leave non-public session and seal the minutes. Mr. Lovejoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
Town Planner Tavis Austin reviewed the activities of the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Heritage Commission and the Technical Review Committee.
MEETINGS: The Chair then reviewed the meetings scheduled for the coming week and the meetings held this past week.
RESERVATIONS:
Laura Bolton of Direct Capital requested use of the Front Pavilion and Scamman Pavilion on 8/16 for a company outing.
Nicole Clement requested use of the Scamman Pavilion on 8/26 for a birthday party.
Judith Johnson requested use of the Scamman Pavilion on 8/19 for a birthday party.
Craig Dionne of the University of Denver requested use of the Scamman Pavilion for a picnic on 6/26.
Friends of the Library requested use of Rooms A & B for an indoor yard sale on 10/20 & 10/21 and requested that the fee be waived.
Mr. Federico moved to approve the request and waive the fee. Mr. Lovejoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Geri Denton requested use of the Morgera Room on 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 4/8, 4/15, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/24, 8/19, 9/9, 9/23, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/9, 12/10 and 12/16 and requested that the fee be waived.
Mr. Federico moved to approve the request and waive the fee. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
All reservation requests were approved.
ADMINISTRATION:
Mr. Deschaine stated that he was working on the reservation delegation and that it should be ready the following week.
Mr. Deschaine indicated that he had received an application in May for a position on the Conservation Commission and that there was now an open alternate spot.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Deschaine noted that he had provided the new social media policy draft to the department heads as well as Commission Chairs and reviewed the comments he had received.
At 9:25 PM Mr. Federico moved to enter non-public session to discuss a personnel matter and a matter that could affect the reputation of another. Mr. Lovejoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
At 10:11 PM Mr. Federico moved to leave f non-public and seal the minutes. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The Board decided they would not meet on July 3rd.
At 10:17 PM Mr. Federico moved to adjourn. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashley Rodier
Recording Secretary