Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2005
7:00 pm Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: R. Pride, J. Hite and J. Northrop
Clerk: W. Johnson
Media: None
Earl and Tina Wells addressed the Board concerning property they own on Elliott Road. The property is scheduled for tax deeding to the Town in the next few days and they are requesting an opportunity to make payments on the outstanding amount of $4181.81 as of 6/6/05. Mrs. Wells explained there was some confusion with the mortgage companies they were dealing with and they thought they no longer owned the property and stopped making payments. The mobile home on the property was destroyed by fire last year. It was noted that the property requires substantial clean up from both the fire and abandoned cars, debris, etc. RP explained the tax lien process was very clear and the collector was under certain obligations to deed the property to the Town in lieu of taxes owed. RP also suggested they contact the mortgage company to
see it they would lend additional money to pay the taxes to be repaid with their old obligation. Board will check with Charlotte on the time frame of the deeding and send a letter to them as soon as possible. Mr. and Mrs. Wells left the meeting at this time.
Roger Robar addressed the Board with a report on the first week of construction/renovation work at the former railroad station. No major problems to report, the removal of the concrete floor in the basement has allowed water to come in and this will be addressed with two sump pumps. Roger provided a written report on the week’s activity. The duties of the clerk of the works, as outlined by USDA Rural Development, were also reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board thanked Roger for all his effort and the donation of his time to be the project clerk. Roger left the meeting at this time.
WJ reported the water system chemical feed project was going along fine and on schedule. A project meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, 6/14 and 8:00 am.
New fire station committee will meet again on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall with architect Ward D’Elia. WJ reported a letter from Reinhold Associates in response to the Town’s recent offer on the lot owned by HO Taylor indicated the offer has been refused. No counter offer was proposed.
Planning Board report. WJ noted a list of options for reviewing existing gravel pits was being compiled for the Planning Board to consider on Wednesday evening at their regular meeting.
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WJ reported no additional information to report on the Marshall v Lisbon case this week. Attorney Waugh is preparing the Town’s response to the filing.
A letter from Attorney Heinz from NH Legal Aid on behalf of Barbara Baines was reviewed and discussed. The letter indicated Ms. Baines will be addressing the tenant matter immediately and will have the tenants vacate the property as soon as possible. JH moved and JN 2nd to instruct the Tax Collector to delay the deeding of the property to the Town until July 18, 2005 and to review the abatement/deferral request again at that time. So voted all.
The following action was taken on 2004 property tax abatement requests:
Ohland: denied
Garitta: request a copy of the property appraisal indicated in the application be provided.
DCI: denied.
So voted all.
The matter of data recovery from the failed hard drive on the highway department computer was discussed. RP reported the drive contains valuable pictures of water and sewer work that the department needs. The estimated cost to recover the data is $500 to $1500. There is a company in Merrimack, NH that can attempt this type of project but with no guaranties. The drive was not backed up. RP will work with WJ to see if the data can be recovered. RP requested WJ review the backup procedures for all Town systems to be sure they are being done properly and completely. RP will assist with this process if needed.
WJ requested a 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.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION
No action taken. Minutes of the non-public session were sealed.
Adjourned at 8:45 pm.
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