Town of Grantham - Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 23, 2002
Selectman Michael J. Hayward, Sr. called the regular session of the Selectmen's meeting to order on Wednesday, December 23, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Town Office, located on 34 Dunbar Hill Road, Grantham, NH.
PRESENT
Chairman Michael J. Hayward, Sr.
Selectman Constance Jones
Selectman William Hutchins
Town Administrator Tina Stearns
ADMINISTRATIVE
Building Permits - Approved
Kline, Michael & Brenda Map 216 Lot 133 19 Robin Lane New Construction
Wilson, John Map 237 Lot 25 565 Route 10 South Attached Shed
For Approval / Signature Approved
Payroll Manifest #2002-26 - $14,381.35 Net
Accounts Payable Manifest #13 - $287,302.56
Intent to Cut Map 242 Lot 3 Dazet, Michael
Abatements on 2nd Issue Property Tax:
Map 215 Lot 71 11 Trillium Lane = $3,050.38
Map 215 Lot 61-009 9 Bay Tree Lane = $1,132.17
Tax Collector Refund Requests (due to overpayments):
Purdy, Kenneth & Dorothy Map 232 Lot 11 = $3,187.56
CHP Revoc. Trust Map 215 Lot 127 = $147.02
CBB Revoc. Trust Map 222 Lot 33 = $2,106.54
Demers, Douglass A. Map 216 Lot 42-2 = $282.31
Hanslin, Tony M. Map 222 Lot 151-003 = $1,717.35
Knox, Timothy Map 216 Lot 169 = $58.14
Maguire, William F. Map 212 Lot 89 = $1,048.72
Savoy, Donald C. Map 215 Lot 150 = $150.29
Toth, John J. Map 216 Lot 137 = $95.89
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Selectman Hutchins to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 11, 2002; motion seconded by Chairman Jones. Unanimously approved.
APPEARANCES
Police Department Facility: Present were Chief Russell Lary & Deputy Chief Jerry Whitney.
Russ displayed the latest set of building plans with an approximate square footage of 3,200. There were questions regarding the current Fire Department parking area. Possible parking could be out in back of the building. Chairman Hayward stated that the generator needs to be housed outside rather than in the mechanical room. Russ to meet again with Randy Mudge and get answers on the capacity & condition of the current septic system, proper lighting, oil tank, etc. A complete price is needed prior to Town Meeting. Russ is also to meet with Fire Chief Bob Seavey regarding possible changes in parking, etc.
Chairman Hayward stated that there is no need for the Board to meet with Mr. Mudge; this is the Chiefs project and he knows what he needs in a building.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Town Administrator The 2003 holiday schedule was presented showing the days that the departments will be closed. A meeting has been set for Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. prior to the regular Selectmen Meeting to discuss the budget.
Treasurer Report was presented for November 2002. Administrator Stearns expressed to the Board the great job that Christopher Morris is doing as Treasurer.
Trustees of Trust Funds Report for November 2002 was reviewed and noted that the interest doesnt seem to be climbing. There is over $130,000 in the municipal building capital reserve account.
CONTINUING ISSUES
Deputy Health Officer The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Robert Nordgren as Deputy Health Officer upon the recommendation of Health Officer, Dr. Kenneth Kerwin.
NON-PUBLIC
On a motion by Selectman Jones, seconded by Selectman Hutchins the Board voted unanimously, by poll, to adjourn at 4:10 p.m. into non-public session under the terms of RSA 91:A:3 Para. 11(a) to discuss a personnel issue. Selectmen returned to regular session at 4:20 p.m. with Selectman Jones making the motion to approve the bonus gift certificates for the town employees; motion seconded by Selectman Hutchins. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Selectman Jones moved to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Hutchins; the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 4:20 p.m. There will be a regular Selectmens Meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Respectfully submitted,
Tina M. Stearns
Town Administrator