Select Board Meeting called to order at 6:04 pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call – Beth Downs, Mel Pfeifle, Marlene Freyler and Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator, were in attendance.
Appearances:
Bryan Nowell – Bryan reported that he started as Fire Chief on March 15. Since then, three former Fire Department members have rejoined, and two new volunteers have joined the Department. The hiring paperwork has been done. The Department has been working with the Fire Marshal’s office regarding the fire on Route 114. They also have been working on improving their reporting. The Fire Department has had seven fire and six EMS calls in the past month. They have been very busy. There has been a good turnout of volunteers responding to the calls. There was some in-house training on the lake for ice rescue. They conducted a mini review regarding the 2345 State Route 114 incident. They have been doing some general cleaning and an electrician will come to update some outlets.
Bryan distributed a pumper truck proposal. Only one vendor submitted a quote. Bryan said there would be a 5% price increase if the purchase happens after April 15. If the Town pays the full amount upfront, there will be a $12,000 discount. In addition, the Town will receive $5,000 in trade for Engine 2, and the department can still use the truck for the next two years. There will be a one-year warranty.
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to approve and sign the contract.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
Bryan said he would also like to purchase several SCBA bottles. He has done an inventory and they would like to purchase them in phases. He would like to replace 14 bottles now which is about half of the packs they currently have.
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to approve the purchase of 14 bottles in the amount of $15,400.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
It was agreed that Bryan will attend Selectboard meetings once a month.
Lois Kilnapp – Furniture at the Transfer Station – Lois said the only thing the Transfer Station is not accepting are things people can’t use such as hutches and TV stands.
The swap shop will continue at the Transfer Station. Lois said they won’t take really large, dilapidated or broken pieces.
Sandy Wadlington asked why we have four full-time officers in our small town. Chief Shaughnessy said our staffing levels are comparable with other towns around us.
Steve Hall – Steve said there was a discrepancy in what he reported the cost of the new dump body for the 2007 truck would be. He had said it would be $28,900 and it will actually be $29,000. Steve said the new 10-wheel dump truck should be delivered in August or September. Some training is coming up for his department at UNH. One is virtual and one is in person. The timbering and stumping of the dump area is going to cost about $5,000. Scott Hill looked at it and said he can’t compete with that price. Steve would like to make his part-time employee a full-time employee. Steve told Chief Shaughnessy that he would like to follow through with a project he started with the former Police Chief regarding radios. Chief Shaughnessy said they can set up a meeting with their radio person. Steve needs signatures so he can purchase an almost brand-new chipper in the amount of $39,770.
Motion: Marlene Freyler made a motion to approve the purchase of a new chipper at a cost of $39,770.
Second: Beth Downs
Decision: 3-0
Public Input:
None.
Regular and Old Business
- The Board reviewed the minutes of the March 14 meeting.
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to accept the minutes.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
- The Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifests were reviewed and signed.
- Covid Protocol Update –This will be taken off future agendas.
- Rules of Procedure – Signed.
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to accept the Rules of Procedure.
Second: Beth Downs
Decision: 3-0
New Business:
- Committees – Marlene asked to revisit committee assignments. She would like Beth to serve on the Historic District Commission. Marlene would also like Beth to be on the Economic Development Committee as well. Mel feels strongly about where the Town is going and wants to remain on the Economic Development Commission. Marlene said Beth only has two committees and Mel is on five. Beth said she has no interest in the Historic District Commission. She said she will take on the Transfer Station. The 2022-2023 committee assignments are as follows:
o Economic Development – Mel Pfeifle
o CIP – Mel Pfeifle
o Planning Board – Mel Pfeifle
o Budget Committee – Beth Downs
o Historic District Commission – Marlene Freyler
o Energy Committee – Marlene Freyler
o Fire Dept – Marlene Freyler
o Police Dept – Mel Pfeifle
o Highway Dept – Beth Downs
o Transfer Station – Beth Downs
- Freyler’s Driving School Change of Hours – The new hours are from 4:30-7:30 beginning in September.
- State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Reporting – Karen recommended the Town use the Standard Allowance of $10 million for its reporting.
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to approve using the standard allowance of $10 million for the SLFRF reporting.
Second: Beth Downs
Decision: 3-0
- Sign Board/Committee Appointments – Signed.
- Sign Tax Anticipation Note – Signed.
- Sign Personnel Action Forms – Signed.
- Sign MS-232 Report of Voted Appropriations – Signed.
- Sign Junkyard Permit – Signed.
- Sign Letter of Support for ‘Safe Routes to Play’ Planning Grant – this was not needed as the Town is pursuing a different avenue via Central NH Regional Planning.
- January 24 meeting minutes should reflect a correction from “replace” to “restore” the windows in the Center Meeting House.”
- Donate Life flag will be flown.
Upcoming Meetings:
- April 11, 2022
- April 25, 2022
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to adjourn to non-public session per RSA 91-A:3II (c) at 7:21 p.m.
Second: Beth Downs
Decision: 3-0
Motion: Mel Pfeifle motioned to return to public session at 8:48 p.m.
Second: Marlene Freyler
Decision: 3-0 in favor
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Second: Beth Downs
Vote: 3-0 in favor
Minutes submitted by Donna Long, Recording Secretary.