Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2006
7 PM Meeting Opened
Selectmen Present: R. Pride, J. Hite, and J. Northrop
Town Administrator: G. Scaife
Bills, minutes, and manifest approved for the week.
Public Input - Roger Robar presented price quotes for Phase II on the Railroad Station Renovation project. The quote included entry door, operating double doors, false doors, and window sashes. The plan calls for Phase II to begin by 5/1/06. JN made a motion to approve the expenditures presented by Roger ($14,650), JH 2nd the motion, all approved.
Barry Liveston (Town Moderator) reviewed the plans for Town Meeting and asked if the Board knew of any additional articles or planned amendments to be presented at Town meeting. None are expected per the BOS and TA. Preparations for Town Meeting appear to be complete.
Chief Tavernier presented the Police Department monthly report:
· Very busy month, but all matters have been routine.
· Provided assistance to Haverhill over the weekend making an arrest.
· Scott Pinson passed his recent physical as a requirement prior to attending training, which he is scheduled to begin later this month.
· Chief will be on vacation beginning Saturday of this week through Sunday of the next week. He will be available via mobile phone.
JN moved and JH 2nd to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(c) to discuss personnel issues and Buffington Fund requests, taking G. Scaife and J. Tavernier with them. So voted by roll call.
Resumed public session.
JH moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session and JN 2nd. So voted all.
Guy Scaife presented the Town Administrator weekly report:
· Last week the Fire Department Chief went to investigate a potential gift of a tanker truck from a Fire Department in Connecticut. Per GP, the truck is in outstanding condition and will be a tremendous asset to the Town of Lisbon. The Conn. Fire Department Chief is in the process of drafting transfer of ownership documents and will work with GS to complete.
· All water meter issues have been identified and reviewed with Highway Dept. personnel to investigate. GS presented a small water usage increase to be effective with the upcoming billing cycle. The increase will generate an additional $7,040 in total. The average increased rates for a residential or small business user will be less than $12 for the 6-month period. JN motioned and JH 2nd to approve the proposed water usage rate increases. All voted in favor. The sewer rate remains unchanged.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2006
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· GS reviewed the need for roof repair of the paint shed building at the Recycling Center, approximately $4000 for metal replacement. JN asked GS to investigate pouring a concrete pad in front of the banding machine area and a possible roof extension. GS will work with HP on a proposal. This activity can be paid for out of the non-capital reserve fund for the Recycling Center established by Warrant Article #4 in 2004.
· JT and GS attended the monthly meeting in Littleton of the Health Emergency Planning Team. Still waiting on Haverhill and Franconia to commit to hosting a (POD) Point of Dispensing.
· Chemical Feed Project is now officially complete and the Town has received final plans and a request for sign-off by a Town official.
JH moved to adjourn and RP 2nd at 9:30 PM. So voted all.
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