Town of Lisbon
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2005
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: R. Pride, J. Northrop and J. Hite
Clerk: W. Johnson
Media: None
Bills and manifest for the week were approved.
JN moved and JH 2nd to nominate R. Pride as chairman of the Board for the 05/06 year. So voted all.
WJ presented information regarding a request from Public Service Co to construct a utility line upgrade with Verizon on the Plains and Perch Pond Roads. WJ noted prior problems with granting utility line licenses and has discussed the matter with K. Clement. It is recommended by WJ and KC to set a specific date for completion on the project as part of the license approval to ensure the old abandoned poles are removed from the right of way in a timely manor. JN moved and JH 2nd to approve the license subject to the job as proposed being completed by August 31, 2005. So voted all.
Jan Marshall, M/M Steve Jesseman, owners of the KOA Campground, M/M William Meyers of Berkshire Road and Mrs. Edson Bailey of Walker Hill Road addressed the Board regarding their concerns over nonconforming gravel pits in the Town of Lisbon. Written statements were read to the Board and copies were provided to be part of the official minutes. WJ advised the Board the Planning Board is requesting funds to hire an attorney to consult with the Planning Board on RSA 155-E matters concerning gravel pits on Rt. 302, Walker Hill Road and Oregon Road. These issues were raised in a letter submitted to the Board, via WJ, two weeks ago. The Board advised the group they understand their concerns and will support funding the requests of the Planning Board. JH moved and JN 2nd to provide up to $2000 from the legal budget for
legal services for the Planning Board to review this matter. So voted all. The group was advised future information regarding the Board’s action on this and other matters could be found in the official minutes that are posted on the Town’s web site.
WJ expressed concern the new fire station committee was losing its momentum and was in desperate need of a chairman to keep the project going forward. WJ suggested Dave Combs would be a good chair. R. Pride agreed to discuss the mater with Dave on Tuesday. The next meeting of the committee is tentatively set for Tuesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.
Railroad station update. Still waiting for approval of the contract award from NH DOT.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2005
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Board reviewed and discussed a multi-year agreement with NH Municipal Association Property and Liability Trust for coverage beginning on July 1, 2005. The three-year agreement calls for a maximum 2% increase in the rate for the 05/06-year and the rates to remain the same for 06/07 and 07/08. JN moved and JH 2nd to enter into the multi year agreement with NHMA PLT as proposed. So voted all.
JH moved and JN 2nd to move to non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3II© to discuss a Buffington Fund application. So voted all.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
WJ informed the Board he would be out of the office on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday on personal time. As always, Donna will be able to reach him if needed.
Adjourned at 8:45 pm.
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