Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: January 14, 2008
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN), Jonathan Reid (JR), Ruth Robar (RAR)
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Clerk: Barbara Menchin
Chairman Northrop opened the meeting at 5:00 pm.
Bills, manifests and minutes were read and approved.
SELECTMEN’S MATTERS:
The Board stated they would like to get a list together for General Assistant Food Vouchers of what can be purchased with the voucher.
RAR discussed the posting times of warrant articles and time limits.
JR made a motion, RAR 2nd to request a $50.00 refundable deposit from anyone requesting the use of the town hall. This is to be effective immediately.
PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Robbins of Woodsville Ambulance Service
Mr. Robbins came in to discuss the Woodsville Ambulance Service and what they have to offer the Town of Lisbon.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Kevin Clement
Discussed the new over time policy.
KC spoke of the possibility of a full-time employee to cover the Water and Wastewater Departments. He also stated that Chris Hicks would possibly be interested in Saturday and Sunday coverage for these departments once he were to learn what had to be done. KC stated that there are people in the nearby area that would be interested in this job. Mr. Terri Welch was agreeable to scaling down his position with the town Water/Wastewater Departments. He is willing to work with the town.
KC asked if the Board had the numbers for the Capital Reserve for the Highway Equipment article.
KC stated that the piles will be removed from the Parts Town building this week.
KC spoke of a regionalized Fire Department. The quotes Lisbon has received for a new building are between $750,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. JN stated that perhaps the idea of regionalization could be discussed with Lyman and Landaff at their next meeting.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jody Gagnon
JG spoke of the possible purchase of a new ambulance and what the total costs would be including lettering. JN suggested the town sell the old ambulance.
JN suggested that when Ross Ambulance comes for a meeting with the Board, he would like JG to be there also.
JG to attend the January 21 meeting with the Landaff/Lyman Boards of selectmen.
CLERK’S MATTERS:
BM informed the Board that Jean Haywood had said that she would be willing to take the Treasurer’s job for the Grove Hill and Salmon Hole Cemetery Trust. BM to type up an appointment sheet naming her as Trustee/Treasurer. BM also to send a note to Ms. Joyce Dodge thanking her for her many years of service as the Treasurer also stating she could still be a trustee if she chose to.
BM requested a special line item number the Overseer of the Voter Registration.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S MATTERS:
RP checked with BankNorth regarding the Buffington Fund supplementing funding for General Assistance or other needs for the towns people.
RP had spoken to Lisa Veilleaux regarding the contributions for the Easter Baskets. RP stated it came out of the PD School line.
RP stated there have been numerous phone calls regarding zoning for cell towers.
RP informed the Board there had been a waterline backup on Friday January 11, 2008.
RP to clarify the BankNorth monies.
JR moved and RAR 2nd to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) for the purpose of discussing a General Assistance issue. All voted in favor.
Resumed public session:
Motion made by RAR to seal the minutes of the non-public meeting. 2nd by JR. All in favor.
A motion was made by JR to adjourn, 2nd by RAR……all in favor
Meeting adjourned 8:30 pm
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