Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2003
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Present: Selectmen Pride, Hite and Brooks
Clerk: W. Johnson, TA
Steve Colby addressed the Board regarding a request from the Lisbon Stump Jumpers snowmobile club to cross a portion of the Town property known as the former Parts Town property to be used as an access trail to and from the rail trail for recreational vehicle use this winter. The present access behind the Sunoco Station is very step and dangerous and will be abandoned if this request is approved. This access will allow trail users access to the restaurants and Sunoco gas and convenience station. Steve noted the access across the property and Lisbon Chevy property would be contained with a snow fence and he has the permission from Ronney Lyster, owner of Lisbon Chevrolet, to cross their property as well. It was noted the Town’s permission could be terminated at any time for any reason by the Selectmen and definitely
terminated when the new fire station is constructed. Steve stated liability insurance protection is provided by the State of NH under their trails program. SC provided a plan of the approximate location of the trail; it will be as close to the building as possible and will require a 10’ section of the asphalt curb island be removed to allow access to Sunoco. WJ noted Lisbon Chevy does have the right to use the parking lot on this property for their business under an agreement with the Town. JH moved and RB 2nd to approve the use of the property as long as Lisbon Chevy has no objections under the terms and conditions discussed tonight. So voted all.
7:30 pm. Harvey Paquin in to present his monthly transfer station/recycling center report. HP requested the blacktop pile at the landfill be dumped in a different location. WJ will have contractor talk with HP on the matter to get the proper location. Board questioned HT Andross cost overrun on the lighting job at the facility. HP noted some of the work done was not part of the original estimate and was added by HP. 9 tons of scrap paper was shipped this past week yielding $45/ton less some shipping cost. JH noted we should look into recycling bins for Main Street and other public areas similar to the one in Lancaster. One side of the container is for trash and the other for recyclables. Perhaps a program through the school’s building trades department could assist with getting them built. HP noted he often gets
scrap wood from Varney-Smith Lumber that could be used. WJ will discuss with school and Main Street group. HP reported tires are now being shipped to Littleton for disposal. Lisbon Chevy is no longer sending to Lisbon so the volume is very low and does not warrant collecting a large volume in Lisbon. Tires will be trucked to Littleton by the Town as they accumulate. JP questioned that status of the old landfill and the methane gas readings. HP explained we still get spikes in the winter due to the frozen ground otherwise they are below acceptable limits. RP questioned the status of the sale of the Town owned mobile home adjacent to the landfill. WJ stated it is scheduled to be gone by 9/19 according to the buyer. HP left the meeting at 7:55 pm.
WJ noted the Lisbon wastewater treatment plant has been recognized by US EPA as a most improved plant in a National competition. A letter announcing the award was received this week. The Board expressed congratulation and appreciation to Terry Welch and his staff and the Town employees who made this award possible. RP noted he would be in California during the time of the award ceremony and will arrange to attend if possible. WJ will draft a letter to all on the award.
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WJ reported on the AHEAD Main Street project. A special exception and a variance were approved for the Dickinson Street development site. The planning board will hear the site plan application next Wednesday. This is the last hurdle pertaining to local land use regulations.
WJ reported he has received a quote to mow the water well field on Bishop Rd. from Steve Santy in the amount of $800. RB moved and JH 2nd to hire Steve Santy to mow the field as proposed. So voted all.
WJ requested permission from the Board to transfer approximately $280,000 from the water improvement line of credit at WGSB to the general fund as reimbursement for project costs paid by the general fund. JH moved and RB 2nd to approve the transfer and authorized WJ to handle. So voted all.
Board reviewed and discussed the proposal by Provan and Lorber for the design of the new corrosion control system for the water department. Terry Welch has reviewed the proposal with a different engineering firm and recommends the proposal be accepted. JH moved and RB 2nd to accept the proposal from Provan and Lorber in the amount of $9500. So voted all.
WJ reported on a concern call he received from Arlene Clough regarding the condition of the sidewalk on School Street from the bridge to West Street. She is legally blind and is having difficulty walking in this area. WJ noted there is no immediate plans to repair or replace the side walk in this area but will check it out for any major defects.
WJ presented information regarding upgrading the computer hardware in the town office. The conversion necessary to operate the new BMSI Windows based software requires an upgrade of our server and some workstation upgrades. The estimated total cost of the upgrade is $2300-$2500. Only $1000 is available in the financial admin budget for equipment but WJ feels some additional funds could be used from other line items and possibly selling the tax collector’s computer to the water/wastewater departments. RP reviewed the specs recommended by Christopher Harris and would like to review them with Harris before making a decision.
WJ reported the chlorine pump for the water system is down and must be replaced. WJ has authorized an emergency purchase and the pump should arrive in approximately one week. Welch’s will install.
As a result of a request from Littleton Hospital JH moved and RB 2nd to send a letter of support for the application to bring an Oncology treatment facility to LRH. So voted all. WJ to prepare for the Board.
Adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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