Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: May 7, 2007
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN), Jonathan Reid (JR), Ruth Robar (RR)
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Clerk: Barbara Menchin
Media: none present
PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. John Toll has a meeting with the church building committee and needed to know if the perk test he had done quite a few years ago was still ok. RP suggested he contact the state to see if it would need to be done all over again. Also, Mr. Toll asked if his “special exception” through the ZBA would still be good. That would be ok, but Mr. Toll, when ready to start the process would need to file a building permit and an intent. Mr. Toll stated that they would probably not start the project until next year.
SELECTMEN’S REPORT: JN has had no chance to see Mr. Wally Berry regarding last months request. JN stated that he wanted to get together with K. Clement to see if they could put out a Jersey Barrier.
Regarding the meeting with the Littleton Regional Hospital “new” CEO, Warren West, on Tuesday May 1, 2007 was held at Main Street, Inc. JR, RP and Peter Loescher walked Mr. West through the once was Lisbon Clinic. Mr. West decided he wanted to postpone the meeting for 90 days so that he could do some research as to what the Hospital could do to help the town with a new clinic.
PUBLIC INPUT: Jeff and Theresa Gould needed further information on RSA 79E. RP stated there is no form to fill out, however he must submit a letter to the Board of Selectmen regarding basic information such as address, description of rehabilitation, change of use (if any) and an application fee. JR made a motion to set the fee at $50.00 to be non-refundable, RR 2nd, so voted all.
TOWN ADMINISTRATORS MATTERS: RP met with Mr. Paul Hatch regarding federal funds for the April 15, 2007 storm. There will be a meeting in Bristol, NH regarding FEMA and what their plans will be regarding direct relief on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
RP informed the BOS the reason for the difference in Mr. Brad Bronson’s water/wastewater billing. It appears that when the new meter was installed, it was one that would measure cubic feet instead of gallons. A new meter will be installed at Mr. Bronson’s before the next billing.
PUBLIC INPUT: David Graham and John Fitzgerald (Trustees of the Trust) gave some input on the investments held by the town. They plan on meeting with Mr. John O’Dowd, of BankNorth to discuss the Buffington Fund and how we can start getting more income. They also plan on contacting other banks such as Citibank. DG and JF will get back to the BOS as shortly after they meet with BankNorth.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT: Kevin Clement was asked by RR if KC was planning on notifying the car owners previous to doing the “curb” cut at the railroad station. KC stated he would notify the owners personally. Opening of the paving bids: Pike Industries, Inc. won the bid. This will be the complete the paving on Mt. Eustis Road and will take the Walker Hill Rd. to about Mr. Day’s property. KC stated that he also wants to grind a section of Pearl Lake Road and then spray with chloride. He suspects he will not be able to pave for the next couple years. JN made a motion to accept the bid from Pike Industries, RR 2nd, so voted all. KC suspects he will be able to start the Parts Town project within the next few weeks.
DEPARTMNET HEAD REPORT: G P Houston and George Stevens came to the meeting about 8:45. As they were just getting through with a busy fire day, the BOS suggested they come back again next month. George Stevens said he would come and collect blank blank I-9 forms so that the clerk could have a record in the office.
JN moved and JR 2nd to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) for the purpose of discussing a Buffington Fund Application. All voted in favor.
Resumed public session at 9:25pm.
Motion made by JN to seal the minutes of the non-public meeting. Seconded by JR. All in favor.
Motion made by JR to adjourn meeting. 2nd by RR. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm
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