Meeting of the Board of Selectmen

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

TOWN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

7:00P.M.-THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2008

1.0  CALL TO ORDER:

Vice Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:01p.m.

Present was: Rose Beckwith, Tracy Tuttle, Jim Goodall, Burt Batty, Thomas Fortier, Laurisa Loon, Doug Marble, Seth Goodall arrived at 7:10p.m.

2.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.0 REQUEST TO APPROVE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2008

Selectman Batty made a motion to approve the minutes, Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (4-0).

4.0 APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS-None

5.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS, PRESETNATION-NONE

6.0  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS-UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1  Trustees of Trust Funds Investment Strategy-Thomas Fortier

Selectman discussion on trust fund investment strategies.

The board would like the Town Manager to seek recommendations from local financial institutions on how to best handle these funds and their competitive rates of return.

Selectman Beckwith made a motion to have the Town Manager seek recommendations from institutions on how to best handle these funds and their competitive rates of return, Selectman Tuttle seconded motion passed (5-0).

Selectman Goodall arrived and resumed Chairman position.

Selectman Batty added he would like to review the 2010 Cable Contract and consider putting together a committee and/or entertain proposals from other suppliers, also look into internet access for the New Road, Beedle Road and Pitts Center Road.

7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS-NEW BUSINESS

7.1 Form 801 Assessor Notification for the Pepsi Bottling Group, Bank of America Leasing and Capital, LLC and Global Tower Partners-Thomas Fortier

Selectman action requested to approve the application for reimbursement of property tax associated with “eligible business property.”

Town Manager informs the Board this is standard forms so that the above mentioned businesses can receive reimbursement from the State on their Personal Property.

Selectman Thompson made a motion to approve the forms, Selectman Batty seconded, motion passed (5-0).

7.2  80K Action Discussion on Hathorn Building & Frog Lane-Thomas Fortier

Selectman discussion on possible 80K action to enforce the Town of Richmond Land Use Ordinance on the Hathorn Building and Frog Lane properties.

Selectman Goodall suggest moving into Executive Session

Selectman Batty made a motion to table this item until after 8.4, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (5-0).

8.0 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS-ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

8.1 Public-None

8.2  Selectman

Selectman Batty

·  Waterfront meeting on Monday November 10th at 7:00p.m.

·  United Way looking to identify homes that are in need for winterization, would contacting the two local fuel company’s be a good resource to use to find the homes in need.

Selectman Beckwith

·  Directed people to come in and fill out applications for assistance.

·  Schools Board confused why the air exchange meeting was tabled. Claire Chesley mentioned having an air quality test scheduled.

Selectman Tuttle

·  Interested in setting up group training meeting.

·  Scheduled meeting time is at 7:00p.m. Is that standard or can that time be changed? Would the board consider meeting earlier?

Selectman Tuttle made a motion to schedule future Selectboard meetings to 6:30p.m., Selectman Thompson seconded, motion passed (5-0).

Selectman Goodall

·  Still working on reviving the “Conservation Committee”

·  Shucks Lobster “smell” some complaints have been made. The Town Manager replies that the Town has been taking proactive steps in working with Shucks in reducing the odors.

Selectman Thompson

·  Halloween Festival was a great event.

·  Questioned why the sidewalks stopped in front of Lane Field? The Town Manager responded this was necessary due to the parking lot configuration along with the road standards.

·  The “Lodge” will be calling to help family’s in need.

8.3  Town Manager

·  Starting to receive request for abatements, how do you want to begin the process? The Selectman request to set a schedule for abatements on the next agenda.

·  Lane Field behind due wet field, the equipment should go in next week.

·  Halloween Festival was great!

·  Time to start thinking about the budget and budget meetings

·  Congratulations Seth!

8.4  Boards and Committees-None

9.0  WARRANTS

9.1 Request for action regarding all disbursement warrants.

Selectman Thompson made a motion to approve and sign the warrant, Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion approved (5-0).

Selectman Thompson made a motion to move into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter at 7:45p.m., Selectman Batty seconded, motion passed (5-0).

No Action Taken

Selectman Thompson made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:03p.m., Selectman Tuttle seconded, motion passed (5-0).

Selectman Thompson made a motion to pursue 80K Action on the Hathorn property, Selectman Beckwith seconded, motion passed (5-0).

Selectman Batty is to attend the mediation along with the Code Enforcement Officer, Doug Marble in regards to the Town vs. Harris.

10.0  ADJOURN

Selectman Batty made a motion to adjourn at 8:06p.m., Selectman Thompson seconded, motion passed (5-0).

Respectfully Submitted by:______

Laurisa Loon

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