Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
October 27, 2003
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Present Selectmen R. Pride, J. Hite
Media: Meghan McCarthy
Clerk: W. Johnson, T.A.
WJ reported on the progress of the water project. Rural Development loan closed as scheduled on Friday 10/24/03. Loan funds have been deposited in the WGSB general fund, the BAN will be paid off on Wednesday, 10/29/03. Payoff is approximately $358,000. Main line installation is now complete with the exception of the connection at the top of Grafton Street, the connection over the bank on Bath Road and a connection on Armstrong Av. Services remain to be connected on Acre Drive and Grafton Street. Paving is planned to begin on Thursday, all roads will be done this fall excluding Armstrong Av.
W. Jesseman addressed the Board regarding the replacement of a sewer line from his property on Jesseman Dr. to the main line on Bergin Terrace. W. Jesseman explained the Town installed the line in 1961 or 62 when he built his home. W. Jesseman reported it was agreed then this would be the best route rather than following Jesseman Drive to save money. W. Jesseman believed the Town would continue to maintain the line from the main to his property line which is approximately 100’ over the now Fontaine property. WJ noted he had met with W. Jesseman and discussed the current regulations on sewer line maintenance and that the owner is responsible for any single line service to the main line. After discussion, it was agreed the Board would research the matter and search for any records and/or easements on the line. The
Board will contact W. Jesseman after the record search is complete. W. Jesseman left the meeting.
JH moved and RP 2nd to move to non-public session to conduct an employment interview with Patrick Osborne for a position with the water/wastewater departments. So voted all.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
Patrick Osborne left the meeting. No action was taken during the non-public session.
R. Trelfa addressed the Board and requested the Board meet with him in non-public session to discuss a Town staff compensation matter.
JH moved and RP 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A:3II (a) to meet with Richard Trelfa.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
R. Trelfa complimented the Board on their service to the Town and congratulated the Board on the recent EPA award for the wastewater treatment plant. R. Trelfa left the meeting.
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WJ presented additional information regarding the cable TV consortium. It appears Adelphia is now ready to include Lisbon in the new contract being negotiated for the nine towns in the consortium rather than keep Lisbon contract separate due to the later renewal date. The Board must decide if a franchise fee will be collected from the subscribers that would create a revenue stream to the Town. The estimated revenue to Adelphia is $240,000/year. Typical fees to communities are between 1-5% as established by the Board of Selectmen. The revenue could be used to fund future negotiations with the cable company, purchase equipment through Adlephia to improve community access service i.e build a live remote connection in Lisbon. The Board agreed to research to matter further before making any decision on establishing a fee. WJ
noted the fee can be added at a later time if desired.
WJ recommended, at the recommendation of Town Counsel, form E of the Welfare Guidelines be amended to reflect a change in wording regarding requesting a Fair Hearing in writing but not require this specific form be used for the request. JH moved and RP 2nd to adopt the amended form as proposed to replace the present version of form E. So voted all.
Board reviewed the recommendation of Joe Nyberg, Town contract assessor, on the abatement application of Michael and Alexis Albanese per a BTLA order. After review and discussion, JH move and RP 2nd to approve an abatement for R49 lot 9 reducing the value from $108,700 to $83,643 and deny the application for Map R49 lot 10 per Nyberg’s recommendations. So voted all.
RP proposed the Board set a limit on the meeting time of no later than 10:00 pm for the regular weekly meeting. At 9:30 the Board will prioritize the remaining items on the agenda and act on the highest priority items between 9:30 and 10:00 pm. The Board will reserve the option to surpass the 10:00 pm time limit if necessary. JH suggested the Board adopt the policy but continue to stay on the posted agenda time frame.
JH moved and RP 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II © to review and act on three Buffington Fund applications. So voted all.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
JH moved and RP 2nd to seal the minutes of the non-public session.
Board reviewed and approved the proposed 2004 Cartographic Associates tax map contract in the amount of $2500. WJ suggested also updating the 11x17” maps. WJ will get the additional cost to be added to the contract.
WJ addressed the on-going discussion with Lisa Towle regarding a charge to her brother Larry Towle for a fire on Mt. Eustis Road. WJ has obtained the transcripts from the Grafton County Dispatch on the incident that confirms the time of the billing and equipment used. WJ suggests adjusting the man-hours by one hour from three to two. The third hour of service was for the clean up and putting the equipment back into service. JH moved and RP 2nd to make the adjustment and re-bill. So voted all.
Adjourned at 9:35 pm
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