SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The Board of Selectmen met for their weekly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Campton Town Office.  Present were, Selectmen, Craig Keeney, Charles Cheney, Charles Wheeler and Marsh Morgan.  Selectman Davis was not present due to a conflict in schedule. The Board signed the manifest and reviewed the bills.  They signed 1Abatement, 2 Warrants for collection of taxes, 1 Notice of Intent to Cut and 1 Building Permit.

A member of the public who was present at the meeting but not on the agenda was:  Greg Jencks

At 6:45 p.m. Chair Keeney called the meeting to order and called on Kelly Bolger for an update on the progress of the Municipal Building.  Kelly indicated all the glass on the front of the building is in.  The building has all been prime painted and the painters will be doing the finishing coats next week and the cabinets will be installed next week also.  Kelly discussed installing a few additional cabinets and the Board agreed.  Kelly also presented the price quote for the appliances in the conference room kitchen.  After discussion, the Board agreed that the $5,200.00 figure was reasonable.  Kelly also indicated that the mover would like come in again on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 to view the premises and Ann Marie will notify the Heads of Departments.  Kelly stated that the completion of the Municipal Building is scheduled for January 6, 2013.  Kelly also confirmed with Chair Keeney some revisions to be made to the present Police Department Building.

Kelly stated that in regard to the salt shed arrangements have been made for the building to be constructed by the Becket School students and the only cost incurred by the Town will be the cost of materials and those figures will be available soon.  The Board then thanked Kelly for his time.

Chair Keeney made a Motion to go into Non Public Session under RSA 91-A:3 ll© regarding a reputation issue.  The Motion was seconded by Selectman Wheeler, and with a roll call vote:  Selectman Morgan – aye, Selectman Wheeler – aye, Selectman Cheney – aye and Selectman Keeney – aye, the Board went into Non Public Session at 7:05 p.m.  The Board came out of Non Public Session at 7:30 p.m.

At this point, a Motion was made by Selectman Wheeler to seal the Non Public Session Minutes.  The Motion was seconded by Selectman Morgan and with a roll call vote:   Selectman Morgan – aye, Selectman Wheeler – aye, Selectman Cheney – aye and Selectman Keeney – aye, the  Non Public Session Minutes were sealed.

At 7:30 p.m. Chair Keeney called for a Motion to go into Non Public Session under RSA 91-A:3 ll(c) regarding a tax matter.  Selectman Wheeler made the Motion to go into Non Public Session and the Motion was seconded by Selectman Morgan, and with a roll call vote:  Selectman Morgan – aye, Selectman Wheeler – aye, Selectman Cheney –aye and Selectman Keeney – aye, the Board went into Non Public Session at 7:30 p.m.  The Board came out of Non Public Session at 7:40 p.m.

Chair Keeney then continued the meeting by calling for a Motion to go into Non Public Session under RSA 91-A: 3ll© regarding a tax matter.  Selectman Wheeler made the Motion to go into Non Public Session and the Motion was seconded by Selectman Morgan, and with a roll call vote:  Selectman Morgan – aye, Selectman Wheeler – aye, Selectman Cheney – aye, and Selectman Keeney – aye, the Board went into Non Public Session at 7:45 p.m.  The Board came out of Non Public Session at 7:50 p.m.

Chair Keeney then called on Butch Bain, Road Agent as the next appointment for the evening.  Butch explained that Deven McIver has left his position as a subcontractor for winter road plowing and sanding for the Town and Butch would like to hire

Greg Jencks to fill the position for the remainder of the contract term.  After the Board clarified proposal matters, necessary equipment, insurance and terms offered to fill the position, Chair Keeney called for a Motion to hire Greg Jencks to fill the vacant subcontractor position with the exact same terms and conditions that were given to Deven McIver when he was hired.  The Motion was made by Selectman Wheeler and seconded by Selectman Morgan.  The Motion was then unanimously approved.

Chair Keeney then called for approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting.  After one revision made by Selectman Keeney, a Motion was made by Selectman Morgan to approve the revised Minutes.  Selectman Wheeler seconded the Motion, and the revised Minutes were then unanimously approved.

Chair Keeney then called on Ann Marie to review correspondence.  Ann Marie distributed to the Board the 2013 Budget Worksheet for the Campton-Thornton Fire Department.

Ann Marie indicated that she met with Barry Cox of the Local Government Center to review the Pay Study.  She stated that there were a few revisions that Barry will work on and then he will present the recommendations to the Board.   Also, Ann Marie asked the Board for a deadline when performance evaluations needed to be completed.  The Board agreed that 1/13/2013 would be the deadline date.

Ann Marie indicated that the tax rate has been set as follows:

 

Town portion                       $   4.57

School portion                      $10.97

State Education portion        $  2.37

County portion                      $  1.61

TOTAL TAX RATE            $19.52

Ann Marie indicated that the Trustees of the Trust Funds would like to know from the Board which funds to invest in CD’s.  Ann Marie has the list of funds and she will discuss further with the Heads of Departments and then present the suggestions to the Board.

Copies of correspondence have been provided to the Board regarding a civil suit that Harry Pettit is pursuing pertaining to road repair and maintenance of Whitehouse Circle which Ann Marie read to the Board.

Sean James provided a (rough) project schedule for the Blair Bridge Project which includes 10 months for construction beginning in summer of 2013 and allows a winter shut-down with anticipation of completion in spring of 2014.  Mr. James stated that once approval is received from the State. He will update the construction schedule.

Ann Marie indicated that Chief Warn provided a revised Ordinance pertaining to sex offenders.  After some discussion, Ann Marie will inquire if Chief Warn spoke to Attorney Spector-Morgan regarding the revised Ordinance.

An invitation was received for a light dinner and proclamations from the NH Senate and Governor Lynch presented by Senator Jeanie Forrester and Representatives Mary Cooney and Suzanne Smith regarding “The Launch” (our region’s sole youth employment program).  The dinner is at the Common Man Inn & Spa in Plymouth on November 29, 2012.  Ann Marie will RSVP for any interested people who wish to attend.

Ann Marie stated that arrangements are being made to set up the bank account for the Town to pay Beebe River bills, and Ann Marie will contact Attorney Walter Mitchell regarding some clarification on Beebe River issues (previously discussed)  since Attorney Spector-Morgan is on vacation.

Hannah Joyce, Town Clerk/ Tax Collector provided the list of tax deeded properties to the Board for Waterville Estates and the Town.

There being no further correspondence, Chair Keeney called on Selectman Cheney regarding Other Business – Selectmen’s Input.  Selectman Cheney indicated that he has received calls from property owners concerned with extending cable service to certain areas in Town and he would like to know the status of the Cable Agreement.  Ann Marie indicated that she wrote to Time Warner  recently to get an update on the progress since the last meeting that the Board had with Time Warner and she has not heard back.

Chair Keeney informed the Board of a time sheet issue and also expressed that at budget time the Town Moderator’s compensation needs to be reviewed.  Chair Kenney stated that he had discussions with Sean James regarding getting estimates down for the Blair Bridge Project and the increased budget amount that will affect the Town; however, the funds are available to provide for the increase.

There being no further business, Chair Keeney declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Eleanor M. Dewey,

Office Assistant to Ann Marie Foote, Town Administrator