Board of Selectmen Minutes 06/14/2010
Town of Lisbon
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: June14, 2010
Selectmen Present: John Northrop (JN) Ruth Robar (RAR) Mike Carver (MC)
Town Administrator: Regan Pride (RP)
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Menchin (BM)
JN opened the meeting at 4:30 PM
Bills and manifests were approved
BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
RAR discussed meeting with the Department Heads. She suggested meeting with one per month at 2:00 pm on the first Monday of every month starting August 2. JN stated he might not be able to attend these afternoon meetings due to his work. The Board decided to discuss this further.
The Board will meet on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 4:00 pm.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR:
RP stated the Lisbon Fire Department gave him a list of names for the new Fire Warden to replace the late Mr. Harry Andross.
RP stated he had not gotten a date from Henniker Directional Company regarding the sewer line work that needs to be done on Dickinson Street. Mr. Jeff Martin OF Henniker Dirctional Company will attend the Board meeting on June 21, 2010 to discuss the various issues that are involved in that work. RP will send certified letters to the people involved to have them also attend that meeting.
RP gave the Board an update on Mr. Mark Dube’s request of Monday, June 7 regarding his water pressure. Mr. Kevin Clement (Department of Public Works) installed a new water meter and Mr. Dube now has a measured pressure, at the sill of 30psi. Administrative Rules state one has to maintain 20psi. RP stated he has not heard from Mr. Dube and is hoping this will solve his problem. Pressure and Isolation Tanks were discussed. The Board stated that all homeowners must have water meters installed.
RP spoke to the Board regarding the recent request by Supervisors of the Checklist for a key to the town offices. The Board stated they would rather not issue a key but would be willing to discuss this further. RP said he would talk with Ms. Jennifer Trelfa (Former Supervisor) regarding hours and use of town computer.
RP informed the Board the North Country Council Quarterly Meeting will be held June 23.
RP told the Board the Fire Station Building Committee met and some of the topics were possibly purchasing more land to afford room for expansion and create a plan for the vacant area in the Town Hall once the Fire Department moves out. The Committee would like to present their information for next year’s town meeting.
RP had a Department Head meeting on Wednesday, June 9. Safety Inspections were discussed at that meeting. RP also gave a preview of the proposed changes to be made to the Personnel Policy. On one of the proposed changes, it was stated that a new employee would have to wait to collect insurance until after his/her probationary period had been met. Chief Tanis “Joe” Tavernier commented that it would have a negative impact on the town’s ability to hire people.”
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
BM discussed the recent letter the Board received from the Department of Revenue regarding the USPAP Standard 6 Report (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) that was submitted to them from Brett S. Purvis Associates, Inc. Assessing Company. The Department of Revenue stated the documentation was incomplete. BM wrote a letter to the Assessing Company requesting completion.
BM discussed the recent changes that have occurred through CVS Caremark prescription drug plan through LGC (Local Government Center) Health Insurance.
PUBLIC INPUT: Ruth Taylor and Roger Gingue (Lisbon Main Street, Inc.)
RG presented the Board with an update on what Lisbon Main Street, Inc. would be doing throughout the summer. He stated the Lilac Festival went well and that it truly showcased the town. He further stated Lisbon Main Street, Inc. didn’t make any money but that was not the intention. He also stated it was a lot of work for two days but it gave Lisbon Main Street, Inc. the opportunity to clean up the town. He further stated he appreciated the town’s support, as there were hidden costs involved. He felt as if Lilac Festival is important to the community. He stated there would be a meeting on June 17, 2010 to review the Lilac Festival and to look into new ideas. RG & RT stated they were very impressed with the Carnival people who attended Lilac Festival. They were
very professional and the equipment appeared to be well maintained.
RT stated she has received the executive review of the Marketing Review Survey. She further stated she would have a report on that by the end of this month. After that report is reviewed, Lisbon Main Street, Inc. will make a decision on how to educate the business owners on its findings.
RG stated the annual meeting for Lisbon Main Street, Inc. will be held in July and that they would be looking for new board members with fresh ideas.
RT informed the Board there were two strong vendors for the first day of the Lisbon Farmer’s Market held Saturday, June 12. She further stated there would be more in the future as the season is early. RT stated she would be giving workshops in the future for vendors on how to present and market their merchandise. There was music at the Farmer’s Market, which helped people stay awhile longer, and she plans on having more music in the future.
RG stated they would be sending out pledges to business owners in the near future.
RG asked if the town could assist in the removal of concrete at the Walter Young’s parking lot on Main Street, as they would like to put in a planter box. The concrete is too much for a person to dig it out so asked if perhaps the town highway crew could assist. JN suggested he contact Mr. Wallie Berry regarding this as he has the equipment that could remove it easily.
PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. Arnold Lockwood
Mr. Lockwood spoke to the Board regarding the First Issue tax bills. He stated the bills were off as they were rounded up to the nearest dollar. He felt this was wrong and asked why it couldn’t be the exact amount owed rounded to the next penny. RP stated he had contacted the Avatar Assessing Software Company, the Department of Revenue and the Local Government Center regarding this issue. The assessing company stated there is a way within the program that this could be changed; the Department of Revenue and the Local Government Center all stated the town was not doing anything illegal and that the first issue is an estimated bill and the amount paid on this bill would be applied to the final bill which would then correct itself. RP further stated that the reason why it is done in this
way was so that the town would not generate bills due for less than one dollar. RP further stated the town would be generating the tax bills in house in the future.
MC moved to enter non-public session moved to enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (c) for the purpose of discussing a Buffington Fund application, taking RP and BM with them. RAR 2nd. So voted all.
Resumed public session at 6:50 pm.
JN moved to seal the minutes of the non-public session. RAR 2nd. All voted in favor.
MC made a motion to adjourn, RAR 2nd, so voted all.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
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