Unapproved
MINUTES
HOLDERNESS BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: Chairman Peter Francesco, Vice-Chairman Barbara Currier, Selectman Suzanne Peoples, and Town Administrator, Walter Johnson.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: At 6:10 P.M., Mr. Francesco moved, seconded by Mrs. Currier, to enter into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II(c) to discuss abatement applications with Wil Corcoran of Corcoran Associates. The vote was unanimous (3-0).
ROLL CALL: Currier (Yes), Francesco (Yes), and Peoples (Yes)
Selectmen Webster and Lovett joined the non-public session at 6:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The non-public session was adjourned at 6:32 P.M. During the non-public session it was agreed that Chairman Francesco and Vice-Chairman Currier will work with Mr. Corcoran to attempt to settle abatement applications for properties that have gone to the BTLA and have hearings scheduled in August and September. Mr. Corcoran discussed individual applications and the Board gave direction to Mr. Corcoran for 3 individual properties.
PAYROLL AND PAYABLES: The Selectmen reviewed and signed payroll and
payables.
The public meeting was moved upstairs to the meeting hall at 6:32 PM where
Edward Ford, Richard Miller, Harold & Margie Maybeck, Bobby Mardin (reporter Laconia Citizen), Jake Patridge (police chief), and Anne Abear (municipal secretary) joined the meeting.
MINUTES: Mrs. Peoples motioned, Mrs. Currier seconded, and the vote was unanimous (5-0 in favor) to approve as written the minutes of July 24, 2006.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Board discussed the acceptance of a Gift of Land (Map 102 Lot 6) from Holderness 2000 pursuant to RSA 41:14-a. Mr. Ford presented a petitioned warrant article that was read by Chairman Francesco requesting the Selectmen, according to the provisions of RSA 41:14-a and RSA 39:3 insert the question, “To see if the Town will vote to accept a donation of land from Holderness 2000 located behind Curry Place off Route 3 containing approximately 1.8 acres, map 102 lot 006” on the 2007 Town Meeting warrant. Chairman Francesco explained that this was the same warrant article that was voted on at the 2006 town meeting and did not have to be voted on again. Mr. Ford advised that his interpretation of the RSA allows that if a petition is presented to the Selectmen after their public hearings and before
their vote, then the item must be put before the Town at the next Town meeting. Chairman Francesco and Mr. Johnson recommended the Board move forward with the vote due to the time constraints allowed after the public hearings and if the vote is found to be out of order then the vote will be overturned. Richard Miller objected to the Board moving forward with this vote. Mr. Webster moved and Mrs. Currier supported to accept the land donated by Holderness 2000 subject to the subdivision between Holderness 2000 and Curry Place (Map 102 Lot 6). Vote was Francesco, Yes, Webster, Yes, Lovett, Yes, Currier, Yes, and Peoples, No. Motion passed. Mr. Johnson was instructed to refer the matter to Town Counsel for a legal opinion of the vote taken and if the matter must go to town meeting again.
Mr. Webster was excused from the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board discussed the one vacant position on the Trustees of Trust Funds board. Mr. Lovett moved and Mrs. Currier supported to appoint Bonnie Hunt to fill the vacancy as Trustee of Trust Funds. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Johnson discussed the preliminary approved funds from FEMA of $10,000 to $11,000. Mr. Johnson advised the mitigation work along Shepard Hill Road was not approved; therefore, if the mitigation work is to be done this year this work and material must be completed with current highway budget funds.
Chairman Francesco discussed the Shriners parade and football game that took place on Saturday, August 5. Chairman Francesco presented a shirt that was given to him from the organization, in which he had signed by all players. The shirt is being given to the Town of Holderness and will be displayed at the Town Office. Chief Patridge indicated the event was very successful and he was pleased Holderness was recognized for holding this event. Further, Chief Patridge recommended if the event committee requests to return to Holderness, the Town should welcome them with open arms.
Mrs. Currier discussed the Veteran’s Memorial Committee meeting of July 27, 2006, and the location of the monument. Further, Mrs. Currier discussed the donations that have been received thus far in the amount of $1,550. The next meeting of the committee will be August 31, 2006.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board discussed an offer from Primex for a multi-year discount for the Town’s worker’s compensation and property liability insurance. The savings would be approximately 5% each year for the 3-year agreement. The 2006 savings would be $1,472. After much discussion, the Board decided to approve entering into a multi-year contract with Primex.
The Board reviewed a request of Mr. Johnson for annual leave from August 14 – August 18, 2006. The Board approved Mr. Johnson’s request.
Chairman Francesco read a letter of commendation from Mr. & Mrs. Simonds of Route 113 regarding Officer Tanner and the professionalism they received from him during discussions of the need to slow traffic down along Route 113.
SIGNATURE FILE: After review the Board approved the following:
A supplemental tax warrant was signed by the Board for a mobile home that was missed for taxation on the spring billing in the amount of $274.00 on Ledges Road.
A dog warrant to the Holderness Police Department was signed for the collection of fees due to the Town.
Special event applications for the SLCS Annual Meeting (August 19, 2006, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.) and Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce (August 20, 2006) were approved. The Board discussed and decided to personally pay the fee of $25 for the Chamber of Commerce event.
A veteran’s tax credit was approved for Joseph Hayes (Map 228 Lot 059-001).
An intent to cut wood for map 215 lot 006 was signed by the Board.
CORRESPONDENCE FILE: Chairman Francesco reviewed items within the correspondence file to include, the request of Ms. Evans to withdraw her BTLA hearing for her property assessment, documentation from Time Warner indicating they will be taking over the operations of Adelphia Cable as of August 1, 2006, a memorandum from Tink Taylor reporting on the discussions at the recent LRPC TAC meeting that included the need for all communities to pay their dues to the LRPC, and a thank you note from the family of Ernest Brown.
ADMINISTRATION: Town Administrator, Walter Johnson discussed the following: Mr. Johnson presented a communications action plan for the Board to review and prioritize. Mrs. Currier approved of the plan and the direction of the Board was to move forward with the plan as presented. Mr. Johnson gave a report on the fire lanes and advised Fire Chief Mardin has reviewed the areas and has concern about moving forward with the emergency lane designation for Old Highway Road and Mountain Road which are currently class VI roads. The Board requested a meeting with Chief Mardin to discuss this further.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: At 7:35 P.M., Mr. Francesco moved, seconded by Mrs. Currier, to enter into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II(a & c) to discuss personnel and the hiring of a cleaning company for the police, fire, library and town office. The vote was unanimous (4-0).
ROLL CALL: Currier (Yes), Francesco (Yes), Peoples (Yes), and Lovett (Yes)
ADJOURNMENT: The non-public session was adjourned at 7:55 P.M. During the non-public session it was agreed that the request of Mrs. Ernest Brown to allow for televisions and other items at her property to be removed to the transfer station would be honored. The Board confirmed the hiring of Mr. Lloyd Thompson as a part-time, seasonal employee for cemetery mowing and grounds maintenance. The Board discussed the proposals of two cleaning companies for the fire, police, library and town office buildings. The Board decided to check references and insurance for one of the companies who submitted proposals.
OTHER
The Board discussed Royea’s junkyard on East Holderness Road and requested Mr. Johnson research and review any agreements made between Mr. Royea and the Town regarding the storage and display of automobiles outside the fenced area to be discussed at the next Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:05 PM Mr. Francesco moved, Mrs. Peoples second and the vote was unanimous to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Abear, Municipal Secretary
Town of Holderness
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