The meeting was called to order at 1:30pm with Chairman Thompson, Selectman Levengood, Selectman Morse and Secretary Connie Aldrich in attendance.
Accounts Payable and Payroll were approved.
Review of Correspondence:
· NH Climate Change Resolution information and petition to be placed as a warrant article was reviewed and accepted by the board.
· Reverse 911 Warrant Article was reviewed and accepted by the board; Chairman Thompson will contact Jessie Levine from New London.
· A poem written by Jane Kenyon was sent to the board for inclusion in the town report. The board decided not to include it in the Annual Report. The board discussed the possibility of a biography and poem written by our Poet Laureate Donald Hall to be included in the Annual Report.
· School District budget joint meeting will be attended by at least one selectman.
? The Board discussed questions they had regarding the Conservation Commission’s request for a Warrant Article to use the monies from the Land Use Change Tax. Selectman Levengood will contact the commission to see if they will consider a specific amount or percentage.
? Jeff Lizotte was chosen to be the alternate member of the Conservation Commission. All the applicants will be contacted and thanked for their interest in the commission.
? A Warrant Article to raise and appropriate money for work on Grace and Granite Hill was accepted by the Board. Lee Ford will get estimates on the work to determine a final cost.
? The board discussed a phone conversation between Chairman Thompson and Atty. Mark Puffer regarding the Danbury Town Council and Impact fees having to do with two subdivisions in Danbury. Chairman Thompson and Selectman Levengood will attend the meeting at 7pm on January 25, 2007.
? Selectman Levengood advised the board that the final report on Hazard Mitigation from Jane Hubbard is in the completion stage.
? Fred Ogmundson and Thomas Curren will be asked to attend the January 31st Selectmen’s meeting regarding the Town’s History book.
? The board discussed the purchase of a portable sound system for use at the town meeting and other venues especially during this Bicentennial year. Mark Aldrich is doing the research and will recommend a unit to meet the needs of the town.
? The actual costs incurred during the Building Permit process will be researched by Rhonda and Connie with a final report to be delivered at the next board meeting.
? The board discussed a Warrant Article to see if the Town will raise and appropriate funds to purchase and improve the Jones ten (10) acre parcel for the continued use as a Transfer Station. Selectman Morse will write to several survey companies for an estimate of costs. There was also some discussion regarding layout and planning.
? The board discussed the Kearsarge Valley Road bridge and a discussion with Nancy Mayville from the State Department of Transportation. Chairman Thompson will set up a morning appointment to meet with Nancy at the site and notify Lee Ford so he can attend.
? The selectmen discussed the Public Hearing with the Zoning Board and the Fire Company on January 30, 2007 at 6pm.
? Selectman Morse discussed the Campground Road gravel pit and the Planning Board meeting.
The next Selectmen's meeting will be on January 31, 2007 at 6:00PM.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Constance M. Aldrich, Secretary
Approved by the Board:
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Charles Thompson, Chairman
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Robert Levengood, Selectman
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John Morse, Selectman
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