Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2004
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: J. Hite, J. Northrop. Absent: R. Pride
Clerk: W. Johnson
Media: None
Bills and manifests for the week were approved.
WJ reported that Tom Knapp who was being considered for a part time position with the water and wastewater departments has withdrawn his name for the position at this time. WJ has prepared and placed a new ad in the Courier starting next week for a full time person.
Chief Tavernier addressed the Board with a brief monthly department update as he has just returned from vacation. Chief requested a meeting in non-public session to discuss a personnel matter. JH moved and JN 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3II (a). So voted all.
Chief Tavernier left the meeting at 8:15 pm.
Non-public session continued with Selectmen Hite and Northrop and W. Johnson, to consider an application to the Buffington Fund per RSA 91-A: 3II ©.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
WJ presented several amendments to the Lisbon Water System Terms and Conditions agreement with all water customers. WJ explained a few of the changes were more “housekeeping” matters and the major amendment was the addition of a comprehensive backflow and cross connection program for the system as required by the NH DES. WJ explained the program would be implemented over a five-year period with the high hazard customers being addressed first in accordance with State laws and regulations. The conditions of the program as proposed are subject to review and approval by the Water Bureau at DES and may require some further changes and/or amendments in the future. WJ noted all the Terms and Conditions are being put into a Word document and can be easily amended as time goes on. An approved copy will be recorded with
the Town Clerk when signed by the Select Board. JH moved and JN 2nd to approve the proposed amendments to the Lisbon Water System’s Terms and Conditions. So voted all.
WJ reported that the Town has been awarded a grant from the State Division of Historical Resources Moose Plate program for the historic railroad station restoration project in the amount of $5875 subject to the approval of the Governor and Council. WJ requested the Board authorize him to sign all necessary documents in connection with the grant including the grant agreement between the Town and the State. JH moved and JN 2nd to authorize Walter Johnson to sign on behalf of the Board all documents associated with the Moose Plate Grant. So voted all.
WJ reported on a meeting he and Harvey Paquin had with Mike Viani of NCES regarding the renewal of the Town’s disposal contract with NCES. Mr. Viani assured us that an increase in the tipping fees over last year’s contract rate was necessary as we have some of the lowest rates in the area. HP explained the current rates for the Pemi Baker District are $55.60 for MSW and $66 for C&D. Mr. Viani anticipates our rate will be at least at the district rates but will get back to us with a proposal within two weeks. Mr. Viani also explained their involvement with the landfill closure in Colebrook and if they do close the landfill for the Town of Colebrook tipping fees could go down for local communities.
WJ reported he met with Chip Holmes, Administrator for Littleton Regional Hospital, and a doctor from Maine who is interested in locating a private practice in this area. The meeting went well and only time will tell if he will give Lisbon serious consideration.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm
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