Selectmen’s Minutes 05.04.15

Board of Selectmen Minutes

May 4, 2015

Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting called to order at 5:30pm

Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Harry Wright, Selectman

Appearances

  1. Beth Rodd was present to request revision of Selectmen’s Minutes of April 6, 2015. Selectmen agreed to minor changes.
  2. Bradford Septic Services present regarding damage done to handicapped portable toilet located at French’s Park. Pointed out in 2014 they had to remove alcoholic beverage bottles, rocks and diapers deposited into the toilet facilities. Requested the gravel platform above be extended and the handicapped portable toilet be relocated to the platform with the standard portable toilet. Selectmen advised they would speak with the Road Agent and look at site to ensure the proposed location will be clear, safe and easy for handicapped individuals to access.

Regular Business

  1. Letter from Michele Halstead of RHC read to record regarding funding question. Selectmen clarified primary source of funds for ADA entrance will come from RHC.
  2. THRC- Board advised a candidate has been approached for remaining vacant seat on Town Hall Restoration Oversight Committee. Subcommittee chairs, in conjunction with oversight committee, will task subcommittees with a list of action items. Revised THRC currently structured with a Moderator, however if the committee wants to elect a Chair the Board will not argue.
  3. Tax warrant signed by Selectmen
  4. Timber warrant signed by Selectmen
  5. Town Administrator requested transfer of funds authorization for $1900 (sitting in an account untouched for 4-5yrs and not gaining interest) and $ left in Lake Sunapee Savings Acct into the general fund. Selectmen agreed.
  6. Intent to Cut signed by Selectmen for 18 acres on Map 5 Lot 67
  7. Checks for Town Hall Restoration Fund submitted to Selectmen. Motion made to accept checks. Vote passed 3-0. Checks will be given to the Trustees.
  8. 2015 budget reviewed and 66% of total overall budget remains.
  9. Selectmen received an e-mail from the Town Hall Architect regarding from whom she should be taking direction. It was agreed that when THRC gets together they can decide who will deal directly with the architect; in the meantime direction will be given from Board of Selectmen. Additionally it was agreed that information pertaining to the architect regarding duties performed and cost limits should be in writing.

Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.

Minutes of April 27, 2015 meeting were reviewed and accepted with the following edit: Regular Business, Item 1, “…send a letter to committee RHC requesting funding for ADA entrance…”

Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm.