Town of Groton

Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes

May 20, 2008

7:00pm

In Attendance:  Michael Brogna, Michelle Clark, Richard O’Connor, Pamela Hamel (Administration Assistant)

Audience Members Present

Mike called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and read the appointments, announcements, and selectmen’s meeting minutes of May 13, 2008 to the audience. Michelle made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike made a motion to sign the MS-5, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

The Board had the opportunity to review the All-Ways Accessible elevator maintenance quote. Michelle questioned whether or not the elevator gets enough use to warrant the added expense. Mike said the $585 will cover 2 maintenance checks, the yearly inspection, and all parts and service. He feels that one break down could cost more than the yearly maintenance fee. Rich made a motion to accept the premier elevator maintenance quote, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the 1-2-3 Lock-Key Security yearly maintenance quote, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike made a motion to sign the DOT Road Inventory Map, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike made a motion to sign the NEPC abatement, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike made a motion to sign the Plumer original Report of Cut abatement, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. This abatement is a paper trail for the Tax Collector as the Board accepted and signed the amended Report of Cut. No money was exchanged.

Michelle made a motion to sign the OHRV grant authorization for Chief White, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Dillon Report of Cut for Map 7, Lots 21 & 46, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Dillon Report of Cut for Map 5, Lot 164, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Aladdin Report of Cut for Map 1, Lot 11-1, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Federal Surplus Property Program signature card, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. The Board of Selectmen and Road Agent are the authorized signers.

Mike made a motion to sign the Spring 2008 Tax Warrant, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Ann Tobine explained that the Conservation Committee and the GRC had plenty of food left over from the Fishing Derby to use at the Spring Fling Dance. They would like to split the total food cost of $305.46 between the two committees. The Conservation Committee has agreed to this. Mike made a motion to allow the CC and the GRC to split the cost of food, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.  Ann also reported that there was $26.32 left over from the $400 the GRC took out of their account for a grill. They were able to purchase a grill, utensils, grill cover, and full propane tank with the money.  The remainder will be re-deposited into their account.

Rich made a motion to hire Jackie Brogna to clean the Town House for $10 an hour, maximum of 2 hours per week, Michelle 2^nd, so voted, Mike abstaining.

Mike made a motion to deny the Circle Program Building Permit, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. The Circle Program is not residential thus must go to the Zoning Board and Planning Board first. The Board has also denied their request to exceed the 15 ton road limit posted on Blanchette Lane, but will allow them to pass over the road with a cement truck, site equipment, and other vehicles needed to do their project once they have received approval from the ZBA and Planning Board. The Board is not requiring a bond but has asked Glen Hansen to take a few pictures of the town portion of Blanchette Lane for reference.

Rich gave a brief review of the Our Town Energy Company.  This company works with several oil, propane, and fuel distributors to lower the costs of heating fuel. An example of savings on propane for 2007 is over 45 cents a gallon from the pre-buy price, and much more for the pay as you go price. Mike made a motion to have the town sign up with the Our Town Energy Company, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. Rich will look into making the arrangements.

Mike made a motion to sign the signature card authorization for the Conservation Fund and the Old Home Day Expendable Trust Fund, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. The Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer are the signers for these accounts.

Question and Comments were taken from the audience.

Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:11pm, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela Hamel

Administrative Assistant