Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
July 28, 2003
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Board Members Present: R. Pride, J.Hite
Clerk: W. Johnson, T. A.
Media: M. McCarthy
Pete Zambon, leader of the life squad, addressed the Board with information regarding the squad. A report of earned salaries for the year to date indicates a budget overrun for the salary line item. WJ noted that the Lisbon budget reflects 65% of the estimated operating cost as Lyman and Landaff were expected to participate in the balance of the cost. Landaff has provided $1500 for the year, Lyman has provided 0. The squad has also experienced more activity to date than all of last year. It was agreed the balance of the budget would be set aside for the salaries and other expenses would be covered by the squad’s own funds. The budget and cost sharing with Lyman and Landaff will need to be restructured for FY 04. PZ reported some work is needed to the squad truck including air conditioning and power steering repairs.
PZ will obtain quotes for the work and report back to the Board. PZ reported the squad now had 16 members. A grant was recently received for a glucose monitor. PZ left the meeting at 7:30 pm.
The Board discussed concerns regarding a recent newspaper article pertaining to the development of another big box store on the Meadow on RT 302 in Littleton in the floodplain. It was agreed that WJ would contact Jason Hoch regarding the Board’s concern as more development in the Meadow flood storage area would most likely affect the river flow in Lisbon and perhaps increase flooding in Lisbon.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Clough of Bath Road addressed the Board regarding the water improvement project and the affect it will have on their property. The pavement in their driveway was cut without their permission and they would appreciate better communication regarding the project. Mr. Clough believes the right of way for the road is only two rods wide (33’). WJ noted it was the Town’s understanding the road was three rods wide. M/M Clough are willing to cooperate with the project but believe their driveway will require a complete repaving after the construction is completed. It was agreed that both parties will investigate the road width and care will be used in crossing over their property causing minimal damage to the driveway and bushes, etc. The Cloughs left the meeting.
JH suggested better communications with the property owners along the water project will help avoid some of the concerns of property owners and a plan showing the project and the progress displayed in the Town office may help to keep people informed of the project and the progress. WJ will prepare the plan for the Town office and post information on the web site.
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WJ provided an analysis of the contract terms to dispose solid waste in Bethlehem versus Mt. Carberry in Berlin. Several thousands of dollars will be saved under the new terms with NCES/Casella in Bethlehem in the tipping fees and the transportation. After discussion, JH moved an RP 2nd to extend the contract with NCES/Casella Waste Management for a period of one year beginning August 1, 2003 at the rates and terms proposed by them. So voted all.
8:15 pm K. Clement addressed the Board regarding the bids on the sand and gravel. WJ explained Thad Presby was having the sand material tested and the results should be available in a day or two. Only one bid was received for the gravel and if it meets the needs of the department then the proposal from Wm Presby is acceptable. KC questioned the decision WJ made regarding the payment of overtime for Lester Bousquet for Saturday, July 26 to repair the water main on Forest Hills. WJ explained he understood Lester was no longer on vacation as he was on call for the weekend in KC’s absence. All Lester’s approved vacation days were taken prior to the Saturday call-out. KC believes the policy should be clarified again as he was not compensated as OT for a call back he had last winter. The Board agreed to review the
policy in the future. KC questioned the application process for the position of water/wastewater/hwy person asking why isn’t the position open to current employees. The Board explained the position is open to all applicants including current employees who maybe interested. KC stated he may be interested in the position himself and the Board encouraged him to apply if he is. Several applications have been received for the position and they will be copied and distributed on Monday evening for review by the Board, WJ and KC. KC left the meeting at approximately 8:45 pm.
Tom White and Mike McKeever addressed the Board with concerns regarding the water line construction in front of their properties. The Board confirmed that all property damage would be repaired to the satisfaction of the owners. TW questioned when his stonewall would be repaired. It was agreed it would be scheduled as soon as the water service is connected to his house.
JH moved and RP 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3II © to review three applications to the Buffington Fund. So voted all.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
Adjourned at 10:00 pm
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