Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: February 25, 2008
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN) absent, Ruth Robar (RAR), Jonathan Reid (JR)
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Clerk: Barbara Menchin
Chairman Northrop arrived early and approved bills, manifests and minutes then left prior to the meeting due to another commitment.
Meeting started at 5:00 pm
Bills, manifests and minutes were read and approved.
SELECTMEN’S MATTERS:
RAR asked RP if the Railroad Station was on automatic fill for oil delivery. RP stated he would check into it.
The new mileage rate for those who have to use their own car (in the event the blue cruiser is unavailable)to travel to work required functions will be increased to $ .50.5 per mile, which is the current State rate.
CLERK’S MATTERS: Barbara Menchin
BM stated that the town report was going well and there were only a few more items that needed to be typed and submitted to Harrison Publishing.
BM spoke with Gene’s Locksmith regarding the front door key to the Town Hall. The Locksmith recommended the town replace the lock as it was old and it should be replaced approximately every two years. Only necessary people will have the main door key. Any others who have a need to get into the town building will need to contact the Police Department for entry.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S MATTERS: Regan Pride
Parking permits were discussed with TJT regarding a new business opening in Lisbon and the need for the assignment of 2 parking spaces in the Municipal parking lot. After lengthy conversation, JR made a motion to deny the request for a permit to be assigned for parking. RAR 2nd. RP to contact the applicant.
Ms. Osborne’s (of 113 South Main Street) water meter was broken and has been replaced. RP would still like to monitor her meter for a while longer.
The Department of Revenue MS-6 and Warrant Articles were signed. RP to post.
RP gave a brief review on his CPS (Certified Public Supervisor) class and how it was helping him. He stated that there would be no classes in March however there would be classes April 15, April 22 and then May 19.
RP is checking into changing the unemployment and workman’s comp company we are currently doing business with.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Chief Tanis “Joe” Tavernier, Jr.
JT stated he would have the Police Department 2007 report to the clerk in the morning.
JT will be applying for a DWI Grant and a Seat Belt Safety Grant.
JT stated he would be holding a “Corrections Class” in the Lisbon School the week of March 3, 2008.
RAR moved and JR 2nd to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue taking BM with them. All voted in favor.
Resumed public session:
Motion made by JR to seal the minutes of the non-public meeting. 2nd by RAR. All in favor.
Attorney Bernie Waugh of Gardner, Fulton and Waugh arrived at 7:00 pm and gave an informative review of the new changes in State law. Planning Board members Barry Liveston and Jenny Trelfa also attended.
A motion was made by JR to adjourn the meeting RAR 2nd all in favor.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 pm.
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