Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: April 20, 2009
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN), Ruth Robar (RAR), Duncan McKee (DM),
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Menchin
JN opened the meeting at 4:30 PM
SELECTMEN’S MATTERS:
Per RSA 31:95-b, the Board considered the receipt of two checks into unanticipated revenue. One check was from the Wal-Mart Foundation for $1,000.00 and the other check from New Hampshire Multi-Hazard Mitigation Fund for $5,000.00. DM made the motion to accept, RAR 2nd, so voted all.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Regan Pride
RP received a request from a local resident to consider changing the parking rules on Main Street. DM made a motion to change the Parking Regulations ordinance, RAR 2nd to read: “Parking will be restricted to two hours on North Main and South Main Streets starting at the intersection of Savageville Road and North Main Street to South Main Street at the intersection of Central Street to also include the parking spaces in front of the Lisbon Inn. Anyone found in violation shall be fined $10.00.” So voted all.
RP informed the Board that the Water/Wastewater bills have not been mailed yet due to a sorting problem at Print Graphics (the bill-processing vendor).
RP attended the North Country Council quarterly representatives meeting on April 14. The topic was the NCC Brownfields Program. RP also spoke with NCC director Mr. Mike King regarding the request by Lisbon Main Street Inc. to receive an orientation on the Lisbon Master Plan.
RP received information on the Buffington Fund he requested from Mr. John O’Dowd (of TD BankNorth), and presented it regarding the make-up of the investments and overall performance of the fund. He also presented a listing showing income the fund generated, how much was distributed to applicants, and how much was left over each year from 2000 to 2008. RP also reviewed the 2002 court decision, which re-defined the purpose and use of the Buffington Fund.
RP presented a two-year proposal from North Country Transit to extend the Tri-Town Bus route into Lisbon. In to get this service into Lisbon, the town would need to acquire $10,000 in matching funds. NCC has acquired another $26,000 to fund the project from federal and state sources. RP suggested the unused Buffington Fund money could be used in part for this for the first year in addition to possible grants and donations. RAR felt it was a great idea, however, the Buffington Fund should be used for direct health care purposes only. DM stated that he is not in favor of this use of the Buffington Fund. JN also stated it was a good idea, but he would prefer that it go to the taxpayers next year at town meeting. DM requested the Board table this until they could discuss it further. RAR stated
that if RP could get $10,000.00 in grants this year and if there could be a contingency on more grants for the following year and the Town voting in favor of continuing the trolley system it may be something that could be done.
RP presented a draft agenda for Monday, April 27, 2009 including a proposal by Mr. John O’Dowd to would attend at 5:00 pm. The BOS agreed.
DEPARTMENT HEADS: Harvey Paquin (Lisbon/Lyman/Landaff Recycling Center)
HP told the Board he attended the Pemi-Baker District meeting last week of which he is still vice-chair. HP stated that recycle prices are slowly increasing.
RAR asked HP what his thoughts were regarding stickers for the recycling center. HP stated “if we give stickers, then it must be enforced 100%”. He further stated that as long as prices were coming up on recyclables perhaps people should be allowed to recycle regardless of where it comes from as that would enhance the revenue. HP further stated that he would like to give that a try and if it becomes a problem, then there would be a need to impose the stickers. DM made a motion, RAR 2nd, to leave the current policy of stickers as is, and if it gets out of hand there would be a need to re-address the issue. So voted all.
RAR informed HP of the recent public request regarding the re-instating of the clothing collection at the recycle center. HP stated if there was a way it could be done without costing the taxpayers to dispose of the residual unwanted items, he would be all for it; however, at this point, the Planet Aide boxes were the only thing he could think of that is hassle free and no cost to the town. It was suggested RP contact the requesting parties and suggest a clothing drive once a month and distribute the items at a suitable location in town, such as a local church.
PUBLIC INPUT: Janice Fogg
Ms. Fogg is involved in the Community Outreach Program at New England Wire. This quarter they are raising money for the Cancer Relay for Life. She requested the Board to allow her group to have a “Road Toll” at the Recycle Center. JN stated he didn’t feel as if it would be a problem, DM stated it was a great idea and the Board voted in favor of her request. Ms. Fogg to check with HP when she has a date so that she will know where she can set up.
JN moved to enter non-public sessions per RSA 91-A:3 II (c) - taking RP with them - for the following purposes:
Session 1 - Discussion of contract rates for disposal of septage filtrate into Lisbon wastewater treatment system
Session 2 - Review of 2 applications to the Buffington Fund
Session 3 – Personnel matter
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION AT 7:50 pm.
No decision has yet been made regarding the filtrate disposal pricing. The board directed RP to discuss technical options & details on this matter with treatment plant operator Terry Welch. RAR moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session. DM 2nd the motion. All voted in favor to seal the minutes.
RAR moved to adjourn, DM 2nd. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
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