Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
April 10, 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 - None.
Kevin Clement Public Works Department monthly report:
· Began grading roads today; one road is still closed due to excessive mud
· Road sweeping will begin this week
· Hydrant flushing will begin the last week in April and will take approximately one week
· April 17th is the scheduled date to open Paving bids and bids on the sale of the old backhoe and front end loader
· The States requires the Town to have a certified person perform the semi-annual and annual test of water backflow devices. The alternatives are to outsource this work or to have a Town employee attend a 4-day certification class. Kevin is investigating class availability and location.
· Continue to pursue qualified candidates for the open Highway Dept. position.
GP brought in photos to show the board of a 1981 Ladder truck that may be available at a very low price. Our current ladder truck is a 1954 model. GP will investigate further and report back.
Guy Scaife presented the Town Administrator weekly report:
· Quarterly water usage reviewed. 1st quarter 2006 compared to 1st quarter 2005 is significantly lower. Will continue to monitor.
· Continue to monitor the impact of the Chemical Feed process to the municipal water
· Update on the efforts on Pearl Lake Road to improve the water quality at the end of the service area.
· Discussed possible ways to improve traffic flow at the school. Will investigate making Highland Ave a one-way street.
· Reviewed the increasing clerical component associated with the Planning Board and Zoning Board. GS to pursue a better allocation of administrative time.
· The Main Street Challenge Grant is being submitted this week. The opportunity is for a $50,000.00 grant to assist with the cost of Phase 3 of the Railroad Station Renovation project.
· The Grafton County Economic Committee plans has ask to hold their June 28th monthly meeting in Lisbon.
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2006
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RP moved and JN 2nd to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(c) to discuss Buffington Fund requests, taking G. Scaife with them. So voted by roll call.
Resumed public session.
JN moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session and JH 2nd. So voted all.
JN moved to adjourn and JH 2nd at 8:25 PM. So voted all.
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