ATTENDANCE
Chairman
Tom Gauthier; Selectmen: Dianne Gilbert, Karen Sott, James McGeough, Rene
Archambault; Administrative Assistant: Judith Bielecki. Town Administrator Dean Shankle was absent.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman
Gauthier called the public session to order at 7:00 PM at the
2. MINUTES
OF JANUARY 11, 2010
Minutes
from January 11, 2010 were submitted for approval.
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
approve the minutes of January 11, 2010. Seconded by Selectman Sott. Motion carried 5-0.
3. MINUTES
OF JANUARY 13, 2010
Minutes
from January 13, 2010 were submitted for approval.
Motion by Selectman Gilbert to
approve the minutes of January 13, 2010.
Seconded by Selectman Archambault.
Motion carried 4-0. Selectman
Sott abstained.
4. SIGNING
OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST
Accounts
Payable Manifest for week ending January 22, 2010 in the amount of $83,114.32,
was submitted for approval.
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $83,114.32. Seconded by Selectman Sott. Motion carried 4-0. Selectman Gilbert abstained.
5. PAYROLL
MANIFEST
Payroll
Manifest in the amount of $73,429.62 for pay period ending January 21, 2010 was
submitted for approval.
Motion by Selectman McGeough to
approve the Payroll Manifest in the amount of $73,429.62. Seconded by Selectman Sott. Motion carried 4-0. Selectman Gilbert abstained.
6. SEALING
OF NON-PUBLIC MINUTES – January 18, 2010
Motion by Chairman McGeough to seal
the Non-Public Minutes of January 18, 2010.
Seconded by Selectman Sott.
Motion carried 5-0.
7. SEALING
OF NON-PUBLIC MINUTES – January 25, 2010
Motion by Chairman McGeough to seal
the Non-Public Minutes of January 25, 2010.
Seconded by Selectman Sott.
Motion carried 5-0.
8. BUSINESS
8.1 SIGNING
OF WARRANT
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
approve and sign the 2010 Warrant.
Seconded by Selectman Sott.
Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 PUBLIC
WORKS ISSUES
Mr.
Dennis Koch, Public Works, submitted a request to sign agreement to enroll in
the Rural Signage Program with the NH Dept. of Transportation. Chairman Gauthier requested the agreement be
tabled until the next meeting.
Mr.
Koch discussed the fees charged for C&D at the Transfer Station. Discussion followed regarding the fees and
dump stickers.
Mr.
Koch stated that in discussion with Lamprey Co-Op. they have agreed to buy a
truck to accommodate a 50 yard container.
He added that Lamprey is requesting a three year commitment before they
invest in the truck.
Motion by Selectman Gilbert to
continue with Lamprey Co-Op for a three year period. Seconded by Selectman Sott. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 PERSONNEL
ISSUE – Police
Chief
Greg Dodge advised that a letter of resignation has been received from Bradley
Jardis and requested the Board accept the resignation upon passage.
Motion by Selectman McGeough to
accept the resignation of Mr. Bradley Jardis from the Police Department. Seconded by Selectman Sott. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 ABATEMENT
– Waterstone Retail
Abatement
request for Waterstone Retail, Map 036,
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
approve the abatement request for Waterstone Retail, Map 036,
8.5 REVERSAL
OF ABATEMENT –
Request
to reverse abatement pertaining to an agreement to reduce the LUCT payments on
six lots as payment was not received by the agreed upon date of December 15,
2009. Five parcels were submitted to
reinstate the original tax amount and appropriate fees: Map 020, Lot 026-015 in the amount of
$3,376.82; Map 020, Lot 026-027 in the
amount of $4,609.12; Map 020, Lot
026-028 in the amount of $4,609.12; Map
020, Lot 026-036 in the amount of $4,609.12;
Map 020, Lot 026-037 in the amount of $4,609.12.
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
reinstate the original tax amounts on the following lots: Map 020,
Lot 026-015 in the amount of $3,376.82;
Map 020, Lot 026-027 in the amount of $4,609.12; Map 020, Lot 026-028 in the amount of
$4,609.12; Map 020, Lot 026-036 in the
amount of $4,609.12; Map 020, Lot
026-037 in the amount of $4,609.12.
Seconded by Selectman McGeough.
Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 PURCHASE
ORDER – Town Hall
Request
to enter into a new lease with Konica Minolta to provide a copier for the Town
Hall. Judith Bielecki provided three bids on a
copier lease and recommended a color copier from Konica Minolta at a lease
price of $263.00 per month which includes maintenance and supplies.
Motion by Selectman McGeough to
approve the lease of a color copier for Town Hall for 48 months at a price of
$263.00 per month which includes maintenance and supplies. Seconded by Selectman Archambault. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 VETERAN’S
EXEMPTION – Straw
Veteran’s
Exemption request for Mr. Richard Straw,
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
approve the Veteran’s Exemption for Mr. Richard Straw,
9. CORRESPONDENCE
& REPORTS
9.1 TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
9.2 INDIVIDUAL
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
Selectman McGeough
Selectman McGeough stated that last week the visit from Carol Shea
Porter and the building was filled to capacity and complimented the residents
for attending and asking questions.
Selectman McGeough reminded everyone that there are a lot of openings
on Town boards, and stated that the deadline is Friday, January 29 at 5:00 PM. He added that there are five openings on the
Budget Committee and asked anyone who is interested, please sign up.
Selectman Archambault
Selectman Archambault stated that all the Town Employees give 100% all
of the time and was angered when people talk against the Police Department.
Selectman Archambault thanked Attorney LaPointe for excellent job in
compiling the agreement with Orchard Hill Subdivision.
Selectman Sott
No
issues.
Selectman Gilbert
Selectman Gilbert reminded everyone that the Town Deliberative
Session is Tuesday, February 2 at the Epping Middle School Gym.
Selectman Gilbert stated she received a call from a resident saying
that the audio on ETV during the broadcasts of the meeting is very low. Chairman Gauthier advised that it has been
reported to ETV and should be corrected soon.
Chairman Gauthier
Chairman Gauthier reminded everyone that wants to sign up for office
that it closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2010.
Chairman Gauthier stated that the Deliberative Session for the Town
is Tuesday, February 2 at the Middle School Gym. He added that the Deliberative Session for
the School is Thursday, February 4 at the Middle School.
10. COMMENTS
BY VISITORS
Ms. Grace Lavoie, Supervisor of the Checklist, requested permission
to utilize the upstairs office for record retention and meetings. She advised that recently conflicts occur
with meetings and space is needed to properly fulfill the requirements of her position.
Motion by Selectman McGeough to
authorize the Supervisor of the Checklist to utilize the upstairs office at the
Town Hall. Seconded by Selectman
Archambault. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Ken Mailhot, Acre Street, stated that
Mr. Walter Manter,
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPOINTMENTS
7:45 PM ORCHARD HILL SUBDIVISION
Attorney
Venci attended the meeting in regard to the agreement for the proposed roadway
crossing of
Motion by Selectman Archambault to approve
the Notice of Decision in regard to the proposed roadway crossing of
8:00 PM NH FISH & GAME –
NH
Fish & Game presented a proposal to install gates on
Chairman
Gauthier asked if any liability to the Town exists if someone runs into these
gates. Lt. John Wimsatt, NH Fish & Game advised that under RSA: 212.34 the owner
does not have liability, it doesn’t specifically address gates, but it would fall
under the Trail Bureau. Selectman
McGeough asked who has keys to the locks.
Lt. Wimsatt advised it would have a lock box installed in that area.
Selectman
McGeough asked Lt. John Wimsatt to thank his staff at NH Fish and Game for
assistance during an issue that happened at his farm.
Motion by Selectman McGeough to authorize
the installation of gates on the south side of the
11. ADJOURN
Motion by Selectman Archambault to
adjourn. Seconded by Selectman McGeough. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Bielecki
Administrative Assistant
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Tom Gauthier, Chairman
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Karen Sott, Selectman
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Rene Archambault, Selectman
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