Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
February 28, 2005
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: R. Pride, J. Northrop, J. Hite (arrived at 8:05 pm)
Clerk: W. Johnson, TA
Media: None
Mrs. Timbury of 23 Park Ridge addressed the Board regarding her concern for public safety for motorist traveling on Park Ridge and entering and leaving her driveway and others. There is no guardrail on the slope side of the road and she is concerned someone may back over the bank and injure someone in a vehicle or at the bottom of the bank. The Board advised her they would bring her concern to K. Clement but noted guardrail installation and replacement was typically done on a priority basis with the amount of traffic being an important factor for needing guardrail. The fact that Park Ridge is a dead end road means only a very limited amount of traffic travels on it. KC will be consulted on the matter.
WJ provided an update on the health concerns at the Baine’s property on School Street. Karl Herzig, health officer has looked into the matter and found no substantial information to warrant an inspection at his time. It is believed the source of the concerns expressed is no longer living in the home.
WJ reported the next new fire station committee meeting has not been set pending the results of town meeting approval for architect fees to assist the needs committee study. Negotiations with the selected architect for an acceptable price are ongoing. J. Hite was not available to report on the last committee meeting.
WJ reported the bids for the first phase of construction on the railroad station restoration project are due on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 3:00 pm. Board will review the bids at the 3/14 regular meeting for a decision.
Board reviewed and approved a request for the area veteran’s organization to sell poppies during the Lilac weekend. JH moved and JN 2nd to approve the request. So voted all.
Board approved the appointment of Kerry Marshall as a supervisor of the checklist until March 8, 2005 town meeting.
Board discussed the meeting coverage for town meeting day. J. Hite noted he would be available during the day except for a period in the late afternoon. J. Northrop noted he would be available in the late afternoon along with R. Pride. All will be attending the meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
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February 28, 2005
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WJ reported an amendment to the article for the new sidewalk tractor to bring the price to the gross amount was needed in order to allow us to sell the tractor outright rather than just trade it for the net amount. K. Clement believes we can yield more on the open market for the tractor than the estimated trade amount. The article should be amended to $24,600 from the $18,100. WJ will prepare a written amendment for the Board to present.
JH moved and JN 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A:3II © to review and discuss an application to the Buffington Fund. So voted all
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
Meeting Adjourned at 8:25 pm
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