Selectmen’s Minutes
Sept 29, 2014
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: John Pfeifle, Chairman
Sonny Harris, Selectman
Harry Wright, Selectman
Correction to Sept 22 minutes: Paragraph 7 correct sentence to read Question was raised about the progress on the cell tower …
Appearances:
- Town Hall Building Committee: Marcia Keller reported that a corrected survey on the town hall property has been received and boundaries have been restored to the original deed. Marcia went on to present committee recommendations for the following:
- Choice of Architect: Kelly Gale of KLG Architect PLLC was recommended by the committee to oversee the project going forward. Letter of Agreement was presented to the Board of Selectmen for signature. The architect will be engaged as needed. Fee schedule was presented. Question was asked regarding amount allowed for the service. The amount was undetermined as the committee was unsure of what the demand for services will be going forward. Motion was made and voted unanimously to approve Kelly Gale as architect. Contract was signed.
- Septic System: RCS Design was recommended as the engineer to design a new septic system for the project. The cost of design and submittal fees is estimated at $1700. Selectmen voted to approve the expense.
- Removal of the 1920’s addition (selectmen office/police station): All Demolition was recommended. Contract with list of services was given to the Board of Selectmen to review. John Pfeifle questioned the need for certain aspects of the proposal indicating other alternatives were available. Extensive discussion followed. Questions on the need to remove the vault were answered by the committee. Removal of the vault was reported as necessary to gain needed space in the basement for mechanical system upgrades. Motion was made to accept all demo proposals subject to a meeting between KLG architects and All Demolition. Motion to accept unanimous.
- Permits: Selectmen have waived the fees on all permits, but permits will be required
- Town Hall Roof: Burrington Builders will replace the roof on the back of the Town Hall.
- Mr. and Mrs Pauquette of Forest Street requested the Class 5 seasonal portion of Forest Street be plowed by the Town. The Board of Selectmen will place the issue on the 2015 Warrant. Sonny Harris spoke in favor of the plowing and maintaining as the town receives state highway aid for all Class 5 roads, and with the rescue services now located in Henniker, the access to this portion of town would be improved.
Regular Business:
- Electric Grid – John Pfeifle requested Cheryl Behr obtain a list of several firms to use as a comparison to the presentation made earlier this year. The site of the grid would be at the transfer station and could be an attractive draw to businesses wishing to locate in a future industrial parked located on the site.
- Review Assessor replies for 2015 reval: Board will continue to review RFP’s.
- Hauling Contract: Goal is to have a contract in place by Mid-November.
- Zoning Violations:
- Autocraft: work continues
- Bus removal: work continues
- Building permit/flood plain violation: Selectmen will discuss matter with Building Inspector. The Board does not approve the building regardless of the temporary nature of the construction.
- Sidewalk damage: The damage is considered normal and is a maintenance issue.
- Winter Sand: Highway department is replacing the winter sand used in emergency road repairs The Jones Road pit is temporarily latched at night as there has been Trash (TV’s etc) left in the pit as well as vehicle tracks evidencing vehicles and motorbikes tearing up the lot and banks of the pit. The gates will be removed later this fall to allow town residents to gain access to sand.
- Dept of Revenue approval: The request for emergency appropriation was approved by the Department of Revenue.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40pm