Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: April 27, 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:
RAR made a motion to replace the sink and faucets in the ladies room in the Town Hall to help conserve on water usage. DM 2nd, so voted all. RP to contact a local plumber.
The Board reviewed information submitted by AHEAD regarding their properties on School Street, Atwood Street, South Main Street and Dickinson Street and election for low-income housing tax credit. The Board requested RP to contact the applicant for more information.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Regan Pride
The U.S. Geological Survey Team contacted RP regarding their wishing to monitor the Ammonoosuc River.
North Country Council’s Terra Banford spoke with RP regarding presenting an info session with the Lisbon Planning Board, the Lisbon Zoning Board and Main Street Inc. on the Lisbon Master Plan. That meeting has been set for Monday, May 11, 2009. Ms. Banford to contact Chairman of the Planning Board, Robert Adams directly. RP to contact the Lisbon Zoning Board members.
RP has scheduled a meeting with Mr. Kevin Schofield (Schofield Septic Systems) for Monday, May 4, at 5:30 to discuss the rates for septage receiving.
RP received a complaint from a resident on Pearl Lake Road regarding his water bill and the meter systems on that road. RP to speak with Mr. Kevin Clement (Lisbon Public Works) later on in the meeting.
RP stated he was gaining on the water/wastewater billing system and would be working on getting the readings into the computer so that the next billing cycle will go easier.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Barbara Menchin
BM relayed information to the Board from Mr. Stan Borkowski (Building/Code Inspector) regarding how the Board would like him to proceed in dealing with a local junkyard. BM to relay the message back to Mr. Borkwoski that if the property owner cleaned up the front of the property, the property owner might not need to become licensed and face serious expense in meeting State Code.
The Board requested BM to speak with Mr. Borkowski regarding the property at the corner of Route 302 and Pine Knoll Terrace. JN requested a certified letter be sent to the new owner.
DEPARTMENT HEADS: Kevin Clement (Lisbon Public Works)
KC informed the Board that half of the winter sand has been purchased for next year from the Presby Trust. KC further told the Board that the other half of the winter sand would be trucked in from Bath, NH. KC stated he would like the town to check into the purchase of the sand pit after it has been depleted. KC requested a letter be drafted to Mr. Presby regarding the possible future purchase of this land. RP to submit a draft.
KC stated the spring/summer grading is in process and the road bans have all been removed. He further told the Board that Mr. Charlie Hampson’s (Department of Public Works) truck has been sandblasted and painted and that Mr. Rex Fisher’s truck would be next in line.
KC told the Board he would be painting the crosswalks shortly but would have to wait until after the State repaves Route 302 to complete the painting for the parking areas on Main Street.
KC stated he would like to have the paving bids opened on Monday, May 4, 2009.
The State of New Hampshire Highway Block Grant was discussed.
KC discussed the various expenses he has incurred with the town grader.
KC attended a class called Mutual Aid for Public Works. He stated it was very informative. He further told the Board that if a host town asks for help, they would pay wages and equipment costs. He also said that documentation is paramount and the Mutual Aid suggested the town have a media person handle any phone calls in case of an emergency.
KC stated that while cutting wood behind the barn at the Treatment Plant, he discovered sand and gravel deposits. KC stated that if there is any money left in his budget at the end of the year, he would like to have that land surveyed.
KC discussed the uniform cleaning stipend. The Board agreed on $7.00 per week per highway employee. BM to pay from accounts payable on a quarterly basis. First check to be written as soon as possible. RP to speak with Harvey Paquin (Lisbon Recycling Center) regarding the stipends for his employees.
KC requested a sign saying “No Overnight Parking” to be placed on Main Street. JN informed KC that there will be a notice in the newspaper for two weeks regarding the new parking rules. Also, it was suggested there be a sign placed in Chevron Park on the town sign.
KC stated he hopes to be painting the parking lines by the Town Hall this year.
KC asked about the parking on Main Street in front of Northrop’s Market. RP to set a public meeting for Monday, May 18, 2009 to discuss the Board’s plans.
RP told KC that he wished to let Mr. Chris Hicks (Lisbon Department of Public Works) know, that he did a thorough job on the meter reading and that it made his job much easier.
RP discussed the meters on Pearl Lake Road and how to correct the billing in that area. JN suggested RP change the flat rate by averaging out the usage.
PUBLIC INPUT: John O’Dowd (TD BankNorth) (Buffington Fund) John Fitzgerald (Trustee of the Trust Funds)
Mr. O’Dowd gave a brief economic market review presentation to the Board. Mr. O’Dowd stated there is a need to stimulate the economy so that the country can recover. He further stated that people should go out and spend instead of saving. He also stated that it will take some time to recover from these economic times. He said that TD BankNorth is a Canadian Bank and that it is the number-one safest bank in the world. Mr. O’Dowd discussed the Buffington Fund and told the Board of the separate investment funds. He further stated that that since the fund was created, it has earned an average of 6% per year. Mr. John Fitzgerald stated he could remember when the Buffington Fund had only a small amount of money in it. He further stated that the Buffington Fund
and the Jenny Eastman Brown Funds have grown significantly. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that as a trustee of the town funds, he felt very comfortable with Mr. John O’Dowd and TD BankNorth.
RAR moved to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (c) for the purpose of discussing a Buffington Fund application taking RP with them.
RESUMED PUBLIC SESSION AT 7:50 pm.
RAR moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session. DM 2nd the motion. All voted in favor to seal the minutes.
DM moved to adjourn, RAR 2nd. All voted in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
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