GILFORD BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
December 14, 2005
Town Hall
The Board of Selectmen convened in a regular session on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilford Town Hall, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH. Selectmen present were Chairman, Alice H. Boucher, Dennis J. Doten and Kinney O’Rourke. Also present was Town Administrator Evans E. Juris and Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, Debra Shackett.
1.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Board of Selectmen recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.0 REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes of the Selectmen’s meeting of November 30, 2005 with one correction to 7.2 by adding the condition that a culvert must be installed.
3.0 PUBLIC INPUT – No public input was provided.
9.4 Police Dictaphone – Captain Kevin Keenan explained that the department’s dictaphone (24 hour) taping system is failing and should be replaced. He presented a narrative explanation to the problems and cost. The Board asked for more information and it will be back before the Board at its December 28, 2005 meeting.
5.1 DARE Donation – The Board approved the acceptance of a donation for the DARE program in the amount of $75.00 from Hannaford #314.
5.2 Intern Program – The Board approved the hiring of a student intern 6-8 hours a week at $10.00 per hour. Her name is Lauren Marini.
5.3 Worker’s Compensation – The Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator explained a proposed three year contract with Primex on Worker’s Compensation Insurance, which would result in a $5,000 discount per year. The matter was tabled until the December 28, 2005 meeting to compare prices with the Local Government Center in Concord.
5.4 Jamcanan, Inc. – The Board approved an exotic dancing permit for the period of December 23, 2005 until January 21, 2006.
6.1 Street Light Request – Bedford Avenue – The Board of Selectmen denied the installation of a street light on Bedford Avenue as requested by Dr. M. Kamran.
6.2 Civil Defense Site Route 11C – The Town Administrator advised that the State, Town and City had met in Concord on December 8, 2005 and that cleanup of the site should begin this month according to DES.
6.4 Belknap County Economic Development Council – The Board postponed action on this item pending an invitation to the Council to come before the Board of Selectmen to explain exactly what they want.
7.0 SIGNATURES
Signed 11-22-05
Abatement – Goulet – 213-013.321
Signed 11-23-05
Notice of Lien – 254-031.000
Signed 11-29-05
Notice of Lien – 224-046.031
Signed 11-30-05
Accounts Payable Manifest
Signed 12-1-05
Notice of Lien – 216-101.000
Equalization Certificate – 2005
Administrative Abatement – Mekler Trust – 252-223.000
Signed 12-2-05
Abatement – Worthley – 203-058.000
Abatement – Egbert Construction Management LLC – 253-055.000
Signed 12-5-05
Abatement- Summerson – 213-087-001
Signed 12-6-05
Tax Collector Warrant – Sewer
Signed 12-9-05
Abatement – Pierce – 212-016.011
Abatement – Foxborough Pasture LLC – 235-013.000
Signed 12-14-05
Abatement Denial – Kafanelis – 203-160.000
8.0 SELECTMEN ISSUES
Selectman O’Rourke asked that the Board meetings be moved to 3:00 p.m. on a regular basis. The Board agreed to do this.
Selectman Boucher inquired about impact fees. The Board discussed the matter and voted to have the Planning Board and Planning staff review the matter and report to the Board of Selectmen.
6.3 Facility Planning Committee – The Town Administrator and Larry Routhier, co-chairman of the committee, recommended that the Board of Selectmen not sign a contract with Baybutt Construction of Keene as the construction management company for the proposed police facility. The Board reconsidered its vote of November 9, 2005 and opted not to sign the contract.
4.2 Historic District Commission – Elaine Gagnon explained that the Historic District Commission would like permission of the Board of Selectmen to have paperwork begun to have the Rowe House put on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The Board authorized the project.
8.0 SELECTMEN ISSUE
Selectman O’Rourke inquired about the Winnipesaukee Crossing Shopping Center and the silt problems. David Andrade of the Planning Office responded to Selectman O’Rourke.
4.1 Triple E and West Nile – David Andrade and Michael Morrison of Municipal Pest Management of York, ME outlined concerns relative to Triple E and West Nile within our community. The Board authorized Mr. Morrision to apply for a permit for Gilford and he also was asked to forward a cost estimate to the Town.
9.1 Route 11-A/Country Club Lights – The Town Administrator briefed the Board on complaints that have been received relative to the new lights.
9.2 Tax Assessment Books – The Board was advised these books will be out prior to February 4, 2006.
9.3 SB-2 Meeting Dates – The Board was given an update on dates relative to SB-2.
9.4 Non-Public Session – There was no session.
9.5 Property Redemption – The Board signed a deed with no covenants to Daniel Ricciarelli (252-221.000).
9.6 Tax Deferral Request – The Board denied a request of Alice B. St. Laurent as recommended by the Assistant Town Administrator.
10.0 NEXT MEETING – Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
11.0 ADJOURNMENT – With no further business the Board of Selectmen adjourned at
5:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Evans E. Juris
Town Administrator
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