TOWN OF LISBON, NH
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES OF 7/7/03
Present: Regan Pride, Jerry Hite (TA Walter Johnson was on vacation)
Chairman Pride opened the meeting at 7:00. J Hite reported that Wallie Berry called him to discuss the grinding of asphalt as discussed 2 weeks ago. Kevin Clement was in to pick up the check for the new pick-up truck. The check was in the latest run and on the manifest, so BOS issued the check to K. Clement. Discussion ensued on the topic of crushing the asphalt pile. K. Clement said that there was no money in the budget for this work. He estimates that there could be about 4,000 yards or more in the pile, and that even at $4 per yard this would amount to significant cost. R. Pride asked about the environmental issues and whether there was pressure from the state to remove the pile. K. Clement said that the town has had a written intent to recycle the material which satisfied the state, and that it is acceptable to store
it where it is. Kevin added that in order to use the material as a road base fresh material would have to be added to it at additional cost. J. Hite commented that Wallie’s quoted price including fresh material was comparable to the price of new material and that this offer was worth looking into.
JH moved and RP 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (a) to discuss a personnel matter concerning K. Clement. So voted all.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
K. Clement stated that he has perceived a significant time lag before he is informed about highway/public works issues discussed at board meetings. He feels it is important that he be informed sooner than the release of meeting minutes. R. Pride moved that BOS instruct Walter or other suitable personnel to transmit such information during the weekdays immediately following a BOS meeting. J.H. seconded; all voted in affirm. K.C. also inquired as to whether a decision had been made regarding the retaining wall and railing in front of the Parker Block building. J. Hite said that we were waiting to get a quote from Tommy Clark. K.C. expressed concern that the quote from Steve Lackey was time–sensitive. J. Hite moved and R. Pride 2nd that if a quote was not obtained from Mr. Clark within the current week, that
the contract be awarded to Steve Lackey. All voted in affirm. K.C. left the meeting at 8:05pm.
BOS reviewed a message from S. Cuddy-Somers regarding the cable consortium negotiations. R. Pride moved and JH 2nd to go ahead with the alternative proposal of 11 year contracts with Adelphia. All voted in affirm.
Minutes from the meeting of 6/30/03 were reviewed and approved.
In reviewing a letter from patrolman Dan Adams regarding his wish to withdraw from full-time duty to part-time duty, J. Hite moved to request separate meetings with Chief Tavernier and Mr. Adams. R. Pride seconded; all voted in affirm.
At 9:05pm, the J.H. moved to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A: 3II © to discuss an application for assistance under the Nell T. Buffington Fund.
PUBLIC SESSION RESUMED at 9:15pm. J. Hite moved to seal the minutes from the non-public session. All voted in affirm.
Adjourned at 9:15 pm
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