Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: June 9, 2008
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN), Ruth Robar (RAR),
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Menchin
Meeting started at 4:30 pm
Bills, manifests and minutes were read and approved.
SELECTMEN’S MATTERS:
The Board received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Walter Young concerning their recent tax bill requesting a meeting. BM to contact them by phone to schedule a meeting for June 23, 2008 between 6 and 6:30. RP to get RSA regarding assessing schedules on properties.
JN and his grandson will be painting the “Welcome to Lisbon” sign at the east side of town.
The Board discussed possible replacements for the now vacant Selectman’s seat.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S MATTERS: Regan Pride
RP received a message from Mr. Mark Vermeulen regarding his driveway condition. RP to take pictures and then send letter.
Mr. David Scott of the DOT requested the Board to sign an agreement regarding the bridge resurfacing to be done in the fall on Route 302.
RP stated that North Country Council recommends the town to have 2 representatives to attend a quarterly meeting. JN stated he would do that.
RP has received a quote from Mr. Bill Rose for $6500.00 regarding an updated the Capital Improvement plan. This was tabled at the current time.
RP to get quotes for the transfer station labels and to order numbered receipt books.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Tanis (Joe) Tavernier
RAR moved and JN 2nd to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue taking JT & RP with them. All voted in favor.
Resumed public session:
Motion made by RAR to seal the minutes of the non-public meeting. 2nd by JN. All in favor.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Kevin Clement
KC relayed a message to the Board regarding Mr. Kevin Schofield requesting a meeting with the Board regarding wastewater.
KC asked about the status on the Water/Wastewater position. RP stated he would contact the various names this week.
KC discussed pricing on an outside boiler at the highway garage.
KC has been talking to Mr. Tanis “Joe” Tavernier regarding the need for a video camera to be installed inside the garage and by the gas tanks.
Connors Shoe office on Depot Street will be tearing down the wall along the road. The Highway Department will cooperate with their efforts. JN stated “We are for it”.
KC stated that on June 26, 2008 there will be a meeting regarding the Pearl Lake Dam Project. Ribbon cutting will be done July 14, 2008 at 1 PM. KC requested someone to speak at the ceremony and it was stated that there is still the need to locate a tent in case of rain.
RAR asked KC if he had any time frame for grater work at the Railroad Station ramp. KC predicted end of July. He stated he would inform Keith McKown when he could locate some time.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: George Stevens
RP requested GS give monthly reports on what fires the department have attended to.
RP asked about various fire hydrants in the town and the differences in water pressure.
GS stated the FD has been getting requests regarding filling of private pools. JN stated that the rule still remains that as there could be a liability issue so therefore, the FD cannot fill private pools.
GS stated that the proposed fire department building was laid out with stakes on the lot to see how it would fit.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jody Gagnon
JG spoke to the Board regarding the Explorer Program through Virginia Webster Council for future Life Squad and EMT’s. This is set up for children and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age. JG stated this is a way to get new young members involved and hopefully into a future career.
JG stated the Life Squad meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month.
JG stated she will be purchasing 2 or 3 vests for the Explorers to identify them. She stated that this would not interfere with her budget.
JG has heard from Bill Mead, Franconia, regarding the ambulance the town is attempting to purchase. The Franconia Fire Department has placed their order for their new ambulance and the town of Lisbon should receive their ambulance by end of October. Mr. Bill Gates of Professional Vehicles has told JG that if anything should happen to the Lisbon Ambulance before then, he would loan the town an ambulance free of charge. JG also stated that prior to giving Franconia it’s check for the ambulance, she would have Mr. Kevin Clement check it all over once again.
JG informed the Board that the Life Squad has attended 137 runs to date, 106 being from Lisbon and 31 from Landaff.
JG informed the Board of the issue she had regarding oxygen and Ross Ambulance but she feels as if that has been resolved. RP to contact Ross regarding their contract with the town. BM will not release a check until the new contract has been received.
JG stated she would be willing to hold a CPR course for town employees and their spouses free of charge. RP to send a memo to department heads to see if there is any interest.
PUBLIC INPUT: Jim Ingerson
Mr. Ingerson has been having problems with his water line producing rust. He stated he has to change the filters every two months. He further stated his plumbing is all plastic and feels as if there is a problem somewhere on the line. RP to talk to Mr. Kevin Clement and Mr. Terri Welch regarding this.
Meeting adjourned 8 pm.
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