Town of Lisbon
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2005
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: R. Pride, J. Hite, J. Northrop
Clerk: W. Johnson, TA
Media: none
Bills and manifest for the week were approved
Minutes of the 4/11/05 meeting were approved.
Jeff Greer and Norm Patenaude from Pike Paving introduced themselves to the Board. They were present to hear the results of the paving bid opening. Chair Pride opened the paving bids received as a result of an invitation extended by DPW supervisor Kevin Clement as follows: Pike Paving for Cole Plain Road base and top coat as per written bid: $68,075.20, a portion of the recycling center yard and drive: $2,286, a portion of the cemetery driveway: $4,572. Bid from Blaktop, Inc. as follows: $67,248.50 by the ton, @$41.90/ton, Cemetery: $3500, recycling center, $2578. It was noted the Pike bid included grader operator, roller and traffic control for prep work on Cole Plain Rd the Blaktop bid estimated an additional $1730 for that same work. JH moved and JN 2nd to refer the bids to Kevin Clement for review and
a recommendation to the Board at a future meeting. So voted all. Mr. Greer and Mr. Patenaude left the meeting at this time.
Barrett Street resident John Towle addressed the Board regarding the basis for the latest water and wastewater billing as his meter has not worked for sometime. WJ explained his bill was calculated using an estimating feature in the billing computer program that averages the most recent reading to establish an estimated usage for the bills. WJ explained this feature is used for most bills where the meter is not working properly. Currently there are approximately 50 meters that need checking or repair. WJ also explained if you had a change in occupancy that affected your usage an adjustment could be made in the estimated usage. John also addressed an issue on behalf of Bill Langdoc concerning the culvert through his property located on the corner of Armstrong Av. and Highland Av. This culvert area has flooded recently and
the question of maintenance was raised. WJ noted the culvert under the road belongs to the Town and was the responsibility of the Town to maintain it and the culvert in the yard belongs to the property owner and is to be maintained by the property owner as far as he knows. John noted former Selectman Wallie Berry told Bette Liveston the Town was responsible for maintaining the culvert on their property. WJ is unaware of any agreement made on the culvert over the past several years. If an agreement does exist then the Town will honor it. Mr. Towle left the meeting.
H. Paquin addressed the Board with his monthly report on the operations at the recycling center/transfer station. Spring weather is bringing increased activity at the center. HP and
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WJ will be working on developing the final draft of the new policy ordinance for the Board to approve prior to next month’s meeting with HP. HP explained the reason for the letter Chief Tavernier wrote to the Wrights on Bath Road as they have damaged the gas monitoring wells located on their property by breaking the caps and burning brush around the wells. WJ noted the Town has easements for the wells that were granted by the prior owner.
WJ reported the contract for the railroad station rehab was signed and construction is expected to begin around June 1st.
WJ reported the water system chemical feed project was moving forward as planned.
WJ reported on the meeting he attended last week regarding the January and February snow emergencies declared by FEMA. It appears Lisbon will qualify for some assistance from the February storm. WJ will be completing the necessary paperwork for the reimbursement.
JH moved and JN 2nd to move to non-public session with W. Johnson per RSA 91-A:3II © to discuss three Buffington Fund applications. So voted all.
JH moved and JN 2nd to seal the minutes of the non-public session. So voted all.
WJ presented a request on behalf of Chief Tavernier to use the former Parts Town building owned by the Town for training in June. Board ok’ed the use if the proper insurance was provided from the sponsoring agency.
WJ reported on a discussion with Steve Plodzik of Plodzik and Sanderson Auditors. Mr. Plodzik understands the Towns concerns for the increase in the cost of the annual audit by his firm and encourages the Board to discuss a proposal with other firms. Mr. Plodzik granted a reduction of $625 for the 04 audit. WJ will request proposals from other qualified firms and then schedule a meeting with Plodzik to review their proposal.
Sand and Gravel bids were due to the Board by 5:00pm today. Only one bid was received from William Presby for gravel only at a price of $3.00/yd for bank run and $6.00 for 1 ½” and $6.50 for 3/2 crushed. The bid will be referred to Kevin Clement for review and discussion with the Board next week.
Warrants for the collection of the first issue of water and sewer usage were approved. WJ noted meter repairs and replacement are important for accurate collection of user fees. Also the current rates are not meeting the budget expenditures and a rate increase should be expected for the second issue billing.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 pm
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