Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: April 16, 2007
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN), Jonathan Reid (JR), Ruth Robar (RR)
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Clerk: Barbara Menchin
Media: none present
Chairman Northrop opened the meeting at 6:45pm.
Approved AP manifest and payroll.
PUBLIC INPUT: - none –
SELECTMEN’S MATTERS:
Discussion started regarding RSA 79-E (Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive). In order to qualify, one must be:
1. A building located in the downtown, town center, or village center.
2. Substantial rehabilitation to be done on a qualifying structure that costs at least 15 percent of the pre-rehabilitation assessed valuation or $75,000 whichever is less.
3. The tax relief period will be as determined by a local governing body.
4. The applicant must fill out an application and then there would be a public hearing within 60 days from the application to determine whether is a qualifying structure. Then no later than 45 days of the public hearing, the governing body shall render a decision and at that time they grant the tax relief period. That period could be up to 5 years from the completion of the rehabilitation.
5. After the tax relief period, the property will be taxed at its market value. The tax relief will be on the increased assessment created by the rehabilitation.
RP pointed out the letter from Peter Nightingale regarding his interest in helping the town with its investments such as the Buffington Fund. The letter was to make sure that it was public information that he works for UBS and is the Town Moderator. RP to contact Samaha before approving this appointment. The Town needs to keep a copy of this information/contract. It was suggested the Clerk send a letter to John Fitzgerald and David Graham for some input on town investment options.
Discussion on the Railroad Station: RP has lined up several electricians and plumbers to get quotes to progress the rehabilitation.
RR has been working on revised bylaws for the Fire Department. She suggested we send a letter to GP Houston and George Stevens requesting they meet with the Board on May 7, 2007 and that they should bring a job description for the Fire Chief and Assistants. RR needs further input.
Deputy town clerk /tax collector position: The Clerk to send “thank you for your interest” letters to the applicants.
RP told the Board that R. Cooper of Cooper Video will be moving out of town. There is a new couple who is trying to purchase the business.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT – Harvey Paquin
HP spoke of the Spring Cleaning that will take place in May. He expects this weekend to be a busy one. Pemi District furnishes the tables and cones to direct traffic. Also the district furnishes the extra labor needed. All certifications have been sent. M. Goss is planning to be a Class #2 Certification. HP is a level 3. HP discussed what the certification was in regards to. The training involved is for safety issues, recycling and hazardous waste disposal.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS
RP stated he would be able to have the Budget Reports by the first of May.
The conversation came up about the tearing down of the old Parts Town Building. The issue of insurance and who to do this was discussed. JN is of the opinion that whatever is done, it should be “get in and get it done”. The Board has requested a meeting with Kevin Clement for April 17, 2007 to discuss the removal of the building.
Water/wastewater bills: Will have commitment by Wednesday, April 18, 2007…….bills to follow. The discussion also came up about the hand-held readers for getting the water bills done by computer instead of physical readings and entries. RP to check into the pricing of this device.
There will be a dumpster delivered to handle the trash for the clean up from the upstairs of the Town Hall. Bill Taxter is ready to start his end at any time.
RP received a phone call Sunday, April 15 regarding a water problem on Pearl Lake Road. There appeared to be sediment in the hot water only. After draining the hot water tank, the situation appeared to be taken care of.
Chief Tavernier did some research on a new copy machine for the Police Department. He was offered from Lyndonville Office a demo model that the town would pay $42.00 per month for the lease. That would be less than the service contract on the old office copy machine. It was suggested to check with the library to see if they might like that machine. JN made motion to purchase lease, RR 2nd , all voted in favor.
Discussion on the request by Proxix Solutions, Inc for permission to buy our GIS systems from Cartographics, Inc. The Board suggested the office check into who actually owns the rights to that system and to see if there is any benefit to the town.
There has been a complaint by a neighbor to 106 Grafton Street. It appears that the Grafton Street address is throwing trash outside and rats have located the source of the mess. The Board has asked for Stan Borkowski, the building inspector to investigate.
RP has now set the general assistance people for appointments for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
JR made a motion to adjourn the meeting, RR 2nd, so voted all.
Meeting recessed at 9:30PM.
RESUMED MEETING AT 1:00 pm Tuesday 4/10/07
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