Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN) absent, Ruth Robar (RAR), Jonathan Reid (JR)
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Menchin
Meeting started at 5:00 pm
Bills, manifests and minutes were read and approved.
SELECTMEN’S MATTERS:
RAR asked about the broken window at the far side of the Fire Department. JN stated that happened during the summer and there is a piece of plywood over the inside to prevent weather from getting in.
RAR spoke regarding the Energy Commission notes that have been submitted to the Board. It was stated that after town meeting, the Board would like to address some of the issues that have been presented to them.
JR received a letter regarding the Town Hall having debit/credit card availability for Water, Wastewater and Tax Bills. RP to check into this further.
The Board completed a survey for the auditors regarding various characteristics of town government.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S MATTERS: Barbara Menchin
New keys for the front door of the town hall were given to the Selectmen. It was again noted that only Office Personnel, Police Department, Fire Department, Cleaning Woman and Town Garage were allowed the key. All others who have scheduled events for the town hall need to contact the Police Department for entry.
BM stated the town auditors have arrived and the audit to be going smoothly.
PUBLIC INPUT: Peter Nightingale
PN went through the Town Warrants and procedures for the upcoming March 11, 2008 Town Meeting.
PUBLIC INPUT: Theresa Gould
Ms. Gould, owner of John Stark Coffee House, is requesting some input from the BOS regarding signage for the various town establishments, her business included. She suggested the town allow a sign on either side of the town advertising the various businesses. JN suggested she bring it to the Main Street Economic Enhancement Committee. this week at their meeting. JN further stated that the town would have no problem with the use of the town land for this purpose. JN stated he thought this was a good idea and would stand behind it. Ms. Gould also asked about the sign in Chevron Park and if there would be a possibility for town businesses to perhaps pay rent which would help maintain the sign. JN stated these were all good ideas and for her to speak to Main Street, Inc.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S MATTERS: Regan Pride
RP has contacted Stiles fuel regarding the Railroad Station and oil delivery. The Station is on automatic delivery based on degree-days. An oil delivery is scheduled for this week.
There will be an Economic Committee Meeting on March 6, 2008 at 6 pm for Main Street, Inc.
RP stated he has been in touch with BankNorth regarding the Buffington Fund.
RP received and responded to a letter from Mr. John Fitzgerald with questions regarding the Town Warrant Articles.
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, general assistant issue and a Buffington Fund 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.
A motion was made by JR to adjourn the meeting RAR 2nd all in favor.
Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm.
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