by admin | Jun 20, 2018 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
The Selectmen held a special meeting on May 16, 2018, to open Lawn Mowing Bids. Selectmen present were Norman Cloutier and Donald Campbell. Meeting began at 4:45pm. Bids were opened:
Jason Rella/Yeti Yard Man $3700
Craig Boire/Boire Property
Maintenance $2000
After discussing, Selectmen Cloutier made a motion to award the bid to Boire, Selectmen Campbell seconded, motion carried.
An Intent to Cut for Allen Bouthillier was signed.
A form was signed for John Lanier to be a member of the CJRC.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra DeBlois
by admin | Jun 20, 2018 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began promptly at 6:00pm. Present were Selectmen Eric Stohl, Norman Cloutier, and Donald Campbell, and Treasurer Jennifer Wells.
Minutes from April 25 were approved.
Treasurer Jennifer Wells presented her treasury report, and the Selectmen approved it. Wells left the meeting at 6:30pm.
Selectmen Campbell reminded the Board that there was a Coos Conservation Committee day planned on May 26, in which Scott DeBlois invited them to.
An email from Noah Pollock was reviewed regarding Lyman Falls dedication to William Schomburg. The Selectmen questioned the size of the sign Pollock had mentioned.
At 6:30pm Michael Robinson entered the meeting. Selectmen Stohl made a motion to go into Executive session, per RSA 91-A:3:11(c). Selectmen Cloutier seconded it, all in favor, motion carried. At 6:54pm Robinson left the meeting, and Selectmen Stohl made a motion to end Executive session, Selectmen Cloutier seconded, all in favor, motion carried.
The renewal for the Coos County Recycling Center was reviewed, and all Selectmen signed the renewal.
At 6:56 Fred Smith entered meeting. Selectmen Stohl made a motion to go into Executive session, per RSA 91-A:3:11(c). Selectmen Campbell seconded it, all in favor, motion carried. Smith left the meeting at 7:14, and Selectmen Stohl made a motion to end Executive session, Selectmen Cloutier seconded it, all in favor, motion carried.
The Board signed the drafts for the utilities that Sansoucy requested.
The Board will meet on May 16th to open lawn mowing bids.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45, Selectmen Cloutier made motion, Selectmen Campbell seconded, all in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie DeBlois
by admin | Jun 20, 2018 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
At 6:10 pm Kim Meikle and Carol Couture entered the meeting. They explained to the Board that they are members of the Coos Animal Sanctuary. Ms. Meikle explained that there is a real need in the area for a shelter and the nearest one is currently in Lunenburg, Vermont. She explained that their group was interested in rescuing abused animals, educating pet owners on animal heath, and providing assistance for people who own pets. They are currently looking for a place to have an “office” where people could get information, clinics could be held and a “pet food” pantry space. They are not interested in housing animals at this time. They asked the Board if they would consider letting them use the former Bovill Gift shop building. The Board explained that currently there is no electricity or running water to the building. After further discussion, the Board stated that they would like to see some sort of “business plan” from the group and also support from the other area towns. Ms. Meikle stated that they plan to meet with other Towns and have a meeting scheduled in Colebrook. Ms. Meikle and Ms. Couture left the meeting at 6:45 pm.
The Warrant for the lst Installment of the 2018 property taxes was signed in the amount of $800,406.00. Taxes will be due on July 6th.
Bids were opened for painting at the Town Office. Bids were received from:
Jason Rella – total of $5,242.00 for both interior and exterior
Eric McLendon – interior – to be determined/exterior $3,000
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board voted to award the contract to Jason Rella.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Apr 20, 2018 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6pm. Present were Selectman Eric Stohl, Donald Campbell, Norman Cloutier, and Town Treasurer Jennifer Wells.
Town Treasurer Jennifer Wells presented her treasury report, which the Board accepted. Jennifer left the meeting at 6:20.
Minutes from March 14 meeting were accepted by Selectman Campbell, second by Selectman Cloutier.
Dale and Jane McCoy entered meeting at 6:24. Selectman Campbell moved that the meeting go into executive session per RSA 91-A: 3: II(c), Selectman Stohl seconded it, all 3 were in favor. Executive session began at 6:25.
Dale and Jane left meeting at 7:05. Selectman Stohl moved to end Executive session, Selectman Campbell seconded motion, and all 3 were in favor.
A junkyard permit was reviewed and signed for Harry Haynes Jr.
Mail was reviewed and checks were signed.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:49, Selectman Campbell motioned, Selectman Stohl seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie DeBlois
by admin | Apr 20, 2018 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 5:57 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell. Also present: Town Treasurer Jennifer Wells, and Tax Collector Garry Parkhurst.
Town Clerk Marcia Parkhurst administered the Oath of Office to Selectman Stohl.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board voted to elect Selectman Cloutier as Chairman.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
On a motion made by Selectmen Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board approved the minutes of the February 28, 2018 meeting.
Marcia presented the Board with a draft of a new Town Policy regarding Electioneering on Town Property. The Board reviewed the draft and made a couple of minor changes. On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the Policy with the changes.
Marcia asked the Board if they wanted to put an ad in the newspaper regarding spring weight limits on Town roads. Marcia will send the notice to the newspaper.
The Board signed the MS232 – Report of Appropriations Actually Voted to be sent to DRA.
The Board signed an agreement with CAI Technologies for maintaining the tax maps on the Town’s website.
The Board reviewed an e-mail from Donna Jordan on behalf of the GNWCA and their possible purchase of the Shrine property. Mrs. Jordan is looking for a letter from the Town stating that they will “abate” the 2019 property taxes. Marcia was instructed to respond to Mrs. Jordan stating that the Board was still waiting for the Town’s assessor to look at the property and for a “business plan” from the GNWCA before making a decision.
The Board discussed the statement made by Jane McCoy at Town Meeting regarding the plowing contractor (Cloutier Sand & Gravel) refusing to come out on Saturday, March 10th. Selectman Campbell said that he would contact Becky at the Dispatch Center to see what she could find in the logs.
Town Treasurer, Jennifer Wells entered the meeting at 6:40 pm to give the Board members a report on monies currently in the Town’s checking and savings accounts.
Marcia reminded the Board that she will be on vacation beginning March 23rd and returning to work on April 9th. Debbie DeBlois will be available to take minutes at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
