Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
November 29, 2004
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: R. Pride, J. Hite, J. Northrop
Clerk: W. Johnson
Media: None
Public: Prudy Piechota and daughter, Wallie Berry
Wallie Berry addressed the Board regarding the drainage problems at the Lions ski tow property. Recently, the catch basin located on the hill adjacent to the Alsop property was plugged and the water ran over the road and onto the Guyette property. The matter was corrected by cleaning off the catch basin cover to allow it to take more run off. WB questioned who owned the catch basic, whether it was the Town’s or the Lions Club’s because it should be replaced. WJ reported it was discussed by the project committee that the basin would be replaced as part of the Lions project and it was believed it belonged to the Lions Club. On a different subject, Wallie Berry stated he was concerned about the hiring of an architect for the needs assessment portion of the new fire station project He also believes the committee
should be looking at a more regional concept for the department. Wallie also expressed concern for the lack of members on the fire department and how there were really only 9 active and capable firefighters on the department although there are 18 actual members on the roster. WB suggested the Board take an active role in the recruitment process and actively advertise for people to join and not discourage them with all the training requirements. Lastly, Wallie recommended the life squad and fire department attempt to charge for some services to recoup some of the cost to the Town of all the runs made and may also consider collecting from the property owner’s insurance. Board agreed to look into theses matters with Chief Houston. W. B. left the meeting at 7:25
WJ and JH reported on the recent new fire station sub-committee working on obtaining the services of an architect to serve on the needs assessment portion of the project. RFQ will go out to any prospective architect. RFQs will be sent out by mid December.
WJ reported most department head budgets have been received and a date of Wednesday, December 15, at 1:00 has been set to for the Board to meet with department heads to discuss their proposed 2005 budgets.
Board discussed meeting with Chief Houston in the next few weeks to discuss the recruitment efforts of the department for new members.
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WJ presented a letter to the owners of the Ammonoosuc Inn regarding the matter of current use and the fact that the parcel the Inn is located on, approximately 1.9 ac. was not in current use, however the proper lien releases were never recorded to reflect the original sale of the Inn to separate it from all the other parts of the property. A letter is necessary from the Town to clarify there is no current use assessment due on the property as it is being sold on 12/1. The Board with signatures approved the letter.
Prudy Piechota suggested to the Board that a directory be available at the town offices with letters of recommendation from customers of contractors and subcontractors and the ability to complete good work. She is currently trying to correct a situation with her roofing contractor and believes that this information would be helpful to people new to the area. The Board agreed to the idea but believe it is not government’s responsibility to provide this kind of information at the taxpayer’s expense. WJ recommended discussing this type of program with the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Piechota and daughter left the meeting at 8:35 pm.
R. Pride questioned if a decision was made at the last meeting regarding the continued use of permit stickers at the recycling center. WJ noted it was agreed that we would continue to issue the permits knowing that Harvey and Brian are monitoring who is using the facility and as long as they are using the Town bags they are helping to pay for the disposal. WJ also reported he has discussed putting together a policy book for the facility to be available in one document in the event an issue arises about the use of the facility. Harvey is checking with the Pemi-Baker District and Dan Woods of North Country Council. The booklet will be submitted to the Board for approval when completed.
Board reviewed and approved the request from Provan and Lorber Engineers for additional fees of $3000 for services related to re-bidding the chemical feed building.
Adjourned: 8:45 pm.
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