Town of Lisbon, NH - Board of Selectmen Minutes 05/10/2010

The Board received a “thank you” note from Above The Notch for their being allowed the use of the Town Hall for a rabies clinic.

The Lisbon Historic Railroad Station And Museum Non Profit Group has asked permission to place permanent signs beside some of the permanent exhibits. JN made a motion to give permission, MC 2^nd, RAR refrained from voting.

RP discussed the various meetings he attended the week of May 3, 2010. He attended the LGC Management Workshop and the NHGFOA Conference on Thursday and Friday. Among some of the things discussed through these meetings were:

· House Bill 450 is regarding the change in the amount of money the state gives to The Department of Health & Human Services. The legislation will be voting on that on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

RP informed the Board the Secretary of State is investigating pooled-risk insurance plans such as the Local Government Health Plan. The Secretary of State is concerned about the amount of money that is being held in reserve as he feels as if it is too much money.

RP reported to the Board that Mr. Kevin Clement (Lisbon Department of Public Works) has received paving bids and would like to know what time the Board would like to open the sealed bids. The Board decided to set the opening for Monday, May 17 at 6:00 pm.

The Board spoke to RP regarding the purchase of the Asset Tracker software so that the town could become GASB 34 compliant. The Board requested RP to contact Carol Coppola of Coppola Rockburn to see what she would charge to assist the town.

RP received an email from a resident asking why the minutes for the Selectmen’s meetings are not posted in a timely fashion. It was discussed that it is not a legal requirement to have the minutes on line and that if the person would like to have the minutes sooner, he would be more than welcome to come to the town hall and pick up a draft copy of the weekly minutes.

RP informed the Board that the Assistance For Fire Fighters Grant Program is open for applications again this year.

The Board suggested RP submit an application for the school generator through the Community Development Block Grant.

RP spoke with Sergeant Scott McKinley (Lisbon Police Department) regarding the recent anonymous complaint the Board received. Sergeant McKinley told RP that he spoke with the owner of the vehicle and it was to be registered within two days. The Board requested RP to see if the vehicle owner could move this vehicle to the rear of the building.

RP received a request for an additional handicap parking space to be placed on Main Street. It was pointed out that there are two handicap assessable parking places in the town parking lot.

RP told the Board he met with forester Mr. David Falkenhan of UNH Cooperative Extension regarding the trees at the sewer line on the property between Mr. & Mrs. Ron Lippard and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ardolino. During his visit to the property, Mr. & Mrs. Lippard and a friend James Raia were there. Mr. Falkenhan stated that his first impression of the trees was they are healthy and fully crowned. There was no discussion regarding timber value.

RP spoke to Mr. Kevin Clement (Lisbon Public Works Department). Mr. Clement received some information on re-lining the sewer pipes from Ted Berry Company. The method is called pipe bursting. RP to date had no pricing as to what it may cost. RP stated there were several big towns that have used this method and it may be more cost effective. The Board requested RP to ask for references and ask what type of a warranty would be on this method.

RP told the Board the Lisbon Veteran’s Memorial Bridge dedication will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 11:30 am.

RAR moved to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (c) for the purpose of discussing a Buffington Fund application, taking BM and RP with them. JN 2^nd. So voted all.