Page 1Town of Plymouth Minutes from theFebruary 8, 2016 Select Board Meeting

Town of Plymouth

Select Board Meeting Minutes

Plymouth Town Hall

Plymouth, NH 03264

February 8, 2016

Members Present:Mr. Mike Conklin Chairperson,Mr. Neil McIver, Mr. John Randlett,and Mr. Bill Bolton

Members Absent:Mr. Mike Ahern

Others Present:Mr. Paul Freitas

6:00 pm. Mr. Mike Conklin called the meeting to order and Mr.Bill Boltonled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes:

  • Minutes of January 25, 2016 Budget Committee/Bond Work Session
  • Mr. John Randlett made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Mr. Bolton. All in favor.
  • Minutes of January 25, 2016 Non-Public Work Session
  • Mr.Bolton made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Mr.Randlett. All in favor.
  • Minutes of January 25, 2016 Regular Meeting
  • Mr.Randlett made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Mr. Bolton. All in favor.

Announcements:

The following announcements were made:

  • The Select Board will meet on the following dates:
  • Regular meetings – 6:00PM: Monday, February 22nd and March 14th, 2016
  • Work review sessions prior to the regular meeting will start at 5:00PM
  • Public Hearing during regular Select Board meeting, Monday, February 22, 2016 at 6:15PM: To discuss proposed donation of Skate Board Park
  • Town Offices will be closed February 15th, 2015 in observance of President’s Day

All of the above meetings will be held in the Town Hall, unless otherwise posted

  • Weather observations for the month of January are available in the Town Hall.
  • Citizens wishing to be listed on the Select Board’s Agenda should notify the Town Hall before 12:00 PM the Friday before the scheduled meeting.

Chairman’s Comments:

Appointments:

  • Mary Nelson as additional Deputy Treasurer: Mr. Conklin read a letter from Carol Geraghty (attached) for this appointment. Mr. Freitas spoke in favor of Mary Nelson. Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. McIver, to appoint Mary Nelson. All in favor.

Updates and Recommendations:

Correspondence:

Personnel:

Visitors:

  • Chris Wood/Jason Randall of Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District (PVW&SD) – General Main Street discussion ensued regarding the replacement of the water and sewer line on Main Street. Storm water drainage must be separate from the sewer. Presently, there are several locations where it is combined. The work will go from the Town Common, up to Warren St. and Winter St. PVWSD has the funding for this $2M project and would like the Town to be a partner to this work. They will complete the design and study this year and hope to start the work next year. Sidewalks will be impacted and there is no estimate of what the Town might have to pay. The Board felt that the preliminary engineering information needs to be reviewed, and wants an answer to the question as to when the Town became responsible for the storm drain system, before making a decision.

New Purchase Orders:

  • Casino Clogston – Bergeron Protective Clothing: $5,987.66. This is replacement gear for the firefighters. Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. McIver to approve this purchase order. All in favor.

Carry-Over Requests:

Permit Requests:

Committee Reports:

New/Other Business:
  • Transgender Policy – Mr. Conklin explained that the Board previously agreed to amend the Town’s personnel policy. Mr. Conklin read the language as drafted (attached). Christen Bustani was recognized to speak on this subject. Though the personnel policy is a good first step, she would like the Board to consider writing a Town Ordinance regarding a transgender policy. An explanation for doing so followed. Mr. Conklin then asked for a motion to change the personnel policy as drafted. Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. McIver, to amend the policy. All in favor.
  • Discuss gift of Skate Park – Mike Currier addressed the Board. The skate park group would like to deed the Skate Park to the Town. The park would be insured under the Town’s insurance policy. Maintenance is minimal and fund raising would continue. A written understanding or agreement needs to be worked on. There will be a public hearing during the Board of Selectmen meeting on February 22, 2016, to discuss this.

Committee Reports:

  • Mr. Bolton explained that the planning board was working on the Master Plan and questionnaire.

Public Comment:

  • FrankCocchiarella stated that people get very frustrated when streets are ripped up, and stressed that it is important to think ahead. It is more cost effective to try and tie in other things that might need to be done at the same time, before going ahead with a project.
  • Mr. Bolton mentioned that Steve Taksar, from PSU presented plans for a new residence hall, to the Planning Board.
  • Ms. Penney stated that there may be a short gap in the sidewalks, which needs to be addressed, along with any run-off issues.
  • Mr. Cocchiarella assured the audience that engineers are working on these concerns.

7:10 PM

Mr. McIver made a motion, seconded by Mr. Randlett to enter into non-publicsession. All in favor by poll vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Roach