BOS Minutes 6/5/17
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 5, 2017 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MEMBER’S PRESENT: Board Members Michael Houghton, Joe Lovejoy and Bruno Federico and Town Administrator Paul Deschaine.
At 7:30 Chairman Federico opened the general meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Mr. Lovejoy moved to approve the minutes of 5/22 as amended. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Town Treasurer Deb Bronson indicated that the current fund balance was $2,022,659.65.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mike Daley indicated that he would like to name the road into his new subdivision Barbaras Way; his second choice was Richards Avenue.
Mr. Lovejoy moved to approve the name Barbaras Way. Mr. Federico seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mark Sullivan stated that he was requesting a fireworks permit for July 8th at his home at 11 Union Road for his son’s wedding.
Mr. Federico moved to approve the request. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Sullivan was advised to communicate with the Fire Department the day prior to displaying the fireworks.
Chief John Scippa requested approval to expend $29,497.00 for a new police vehicle and $8,979.00 to outfit the same.
Mr. Lovejoy moved to approve the request. Mr. Houghton seconded the request, which passed unanimously.
Chief Scippa also requested approval to expend $3,243.72 for a new mobile radio.
Mr. Houghton moved to approve the request. Mr. Federico seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chief Scippa indicated that the Police Department wishes to place no parking signs along the entrance road at Steven’s Field due to parking issues and that he was seeking the Board’s approval.
Mr. Houghton moved to approve the request. Mr. Federico seconded the request, which passed unanimously.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
Director of Public Works Colin Laverty reviewed his winter maintenance report with the Board. Mr. Laverty also discussed ongoing projects in town and his building maintenance schedule.
MEETINGS: The Chair then reviewed the meetings scheduled for the coming week and the meetings held this past week.
RESERVATIONS:
Sarah Peel requested use of the Scamman Pavilion on 6/22 for a birthday party.
Sheryl Mella requested use of the Scamman Pavilion on 6/23 for a graduation party.
Leah McFarland requested use of the Front Pavilion on 6/23 for the IPPI luau party.
Nicole Mastin requested use of the Front Pavilion on 7/9 for a birthday party.
Cameron Mackenzie requested use of the Scamman Pavilion on 9/17 for a birthday party.
Denise Eldredge requested use of the Front Pavilion on 7/29 for the Rockingham Dental company picnic.
Mary Beth Green of Easter Seals requested use of Room A on 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, and 7/19 for art classes 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.
Heather Dubois requested use of the Front Pavilion on 6/21 for the Bauer BBQ.
Natalie Perry requested use of the Scamman Pavilion on 8/6 for a graduation party 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 permits were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Deschaine stated that voting was supposed to take place on March 14th but due to the blizzard that day, it was postponed to March 16th. He continued that the legislature was giving towns the right to ratify the votes taken that day due to extenuating circumstances.
At 9:18 PM Mr. Federico opened the public hearing and with no response being heard, closed the public hearing at 9:19 PM.
Mr. Houghton moved to adopt the resolution for the town meeting voting session on 3/16 pursuant to NH RSA 30-14 to ratify the votes taken on 3/16 as voting day as previously posted. Mr. Federico seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION:
Mr. Deschaine stated that he had attended the municipal association meeting and there was a representative from an insurance company who indicated that they were working on a public risk pool and wanted to have a meeting with the Board.
Mr. Deschaine indicated that he was looking to have Cantrece Forest added to the list of employees whose cell phone bills are reimbursed. The Board discussed the issue, and decided they wish to hear from Seth Hickey before making a decision.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Houghton indicated that there were two applicants for the alternate Planning Board position. He continued that he had spoken with Rob Roseen about his past involvement. Mr. Houghton stated that Mr. Roseen told him that he had not had as much time to volunteer as he had anticipated due to work constraints but was available now and made a pledge to attend meetings regularly.
Mr. Houghton moved to appoint Rob Roseen to be an alternate on the Planning Board. Mr. Federico seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
At 9:41 PM Mr. Federico moved to enter non-public session to discuss an issue that could affect the reputation of another and a personnel issue. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
At 10:25 PM Mr. Federico moved to leave non-public session and seal the minutes. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mr. Houghton stated he believes the Selectmen should look at the structure of the Board’s meetings and how to make them more valuable. He continued that he questioned the amount of information the Board is receiving and thought departments should be able to make routine decisions without coming in front of the Board. The Board had a lengthy discussion on the matter and decided to place it on the following agenda.
The Board discussed town owned properties and what should be done with them.
At 10:59 PM Mr. Lovejoy moved to adjourn. Mr. Houghton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashley Rodier
Recording Secretary