Town of Groton

Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes

May 27, 2008

7:00pm

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

Audience Members Present

Mike called the meeting to order at 7:04pm and read the appointments and announcements. Mike made a motion to set up a work session with the Town Clerk in order to discuss her new hours, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike read the selectmen’s meeting minutes of May 20, 2008 to the audience. Mike made a motion to amend the minutes to read “…the GRC took money out of their revolving fund for a grill.” Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike made a motion to accept the minutes as amended, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Collins building permit for two additions to their home, one 12x20 & one 20x20, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

The Board has requested that 1-2-3 Lock-Key Security send them an actual contract to sign for their Yearly Maintenance agreement. Mike made a motion to table the 1-2-3 Lock-Key Security agreement until they receive the contract, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike made a motion to deny the payment schedule request for Hesselton, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. Mr. Hesselton had requested putting $7,000 down toward redeeming his property, and paying the balance in $500 monthly installments until March of 2009. The Board requires that the full amount be paid at the time of redemption.

Rich made a motion to sign the building permit for Tobine for a 26x44 barn, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted. Mike wanted to make it clear that this was not a commercial permit.

Rich made a motion to sign the building permit for Soltysik for a 28x36 one story chalet, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the septic design for Cannon, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike read a letter of recognition for the office staff. The staff conserved over 400 gallons of heating fuel during the last 12 months.

Mike made a motion to send a memo to the Transfer Station Supervisor asking that the cap be mowed as soon as possible, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.  Mike also requested that the new mower not be used at the transfer station because of the steepness of the hill and the rocks that could be encountered.

Mike would like the road agent, Glen Hansen, to submit the quotes he has received for shimming North Groton Road. Once those are in, the Board will be setting up a work session with Mr. Hansen to finalize any details.

Mike read a letter from the Groton Historical Society requesting the use of the Town House on July 12, 2008.  They are planning a bean and hot dog supper from 5-6:30pm, followed by a presentation on covered bridges given by Edna Whitemore. Mike made a motion to grant the Groton Historical Society the use of the hall on July 12, 2008, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Ann Tobine gave an update on the Spring Fling Dance. The GRC has decided to postpone the dance. They would like to use the Town House on June 28, 2008 for an Independence Day dance. Mike made a motion to allow the GRC use of the hall on June 28, 2008, for their dance, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Questions and comments were taken from the audience

Frank Grelle wanted to know when Edgar Albert Road would be graded. The Board said it was on the road agent’s list of things to do this month.

Barbara Steven’s asked about junkyard and septic enforcements. The Board replied that 2 junkyard licenses were issued this year and that some people have been cleaning up their properties. The Board will probably be seeking to increase the legal fees budget for next year in order to have the town attorneys take the next step. Concerning any septic issues, some violators are in the process of becoming compliant.  The Health Officer is working on a few at a time.

Jackie Brogna wanted to know if a building permit was needed in order to replace one trailer on their property with another. Pam will be looking into this.

Lewis Albert commented on how well the yard at the Town House looked.

Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:47pm, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela Hamel

Administrative Assistant