Town of Groton
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2008
7:00pm
In Attendance: Michael Brogna, Richard O’Connor, Pamela Hamel (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Michelle Clark
Audience Members Present
Mike called the meeting to order at 7:08pm and read the appointments, announcements and the selectmen’s meeting minutes of June 10, 2008 to the audience.
Mike made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Jackie Brogna reported that the Conservation Commission had an opportunity to look at the proposed building site for Truelson. They confirmed that the 50 ft. setback would be met. They ask that the Board of Selectmen include the stipulation that a soot fence be put up until the dirt work and construction are finished in order to keep the dirt from being washed down the brook. Rich made a motion to sign the building permit for Truelson with the condition that a soot fence be put up, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Hesselton, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted. Kevin Hesselton has redeemed his property, Map 1 Lot 38 which was tax deeded in October 2006.
Rich made a motion to sign the Intent to Cut for Engel, Map 1 Lot 12, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Pam explained the procedure for timber tax collection when the logging company does not own the property being logged. If the company owns another piece of property in town, a lien can be placed on that property for any past due timber tax. If they do not own any property in town, they must post a bond equal to the timber amounts on the intent to cut. Dillon has filed an intent to cut on a piece of property that they do not own but have the timber rights to. However, they do own other properties in town. Rich made a motion to sign the Dillon Intent to Cut for Map 5 Lot 164, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to sign the amended septic design for Jordon, Map 1 Lot 36, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
The town attorney reviewed the lease documents for the 2008 Ford Expedition. The lease is in order. Mike signed the papers during the week. Chief White had the cruiser at the meeting for anyone to look at. All the old police equipment from the Explorer still needs to be transferred to the new vehicle.
DES sent official confirmation that the gas and water testing for the Landfill has been reduced to 2 times per year. This will result in a savings for the town.
Anne Tobine representing the GRC asked the Board for $50 to be taken out of their revolving fund in order to purchase decorations for the dance and to have some change on hand to begin the evening. Mike made a motion to withdraw $50 from the GRC’s revolving fund for the dance, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mrs. Tobine also requested that a port-a-potty be put down at the park. She explained that they had put enough money in their line item budget to be able to do this. Mike made a motion to have the GRC rent a port-a-potty for the playground, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to sign the Intent to Cut for Dillon, Map 6 Lot 113 and Map 4 Lot 11, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to have LGC send us a refund for the town’s worker’s compensation credit, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to sign the Irving Credit Application for Our Town Energy Company, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to sign the building permit for Stevens for 2 12x16 and 1 12x24 greenhouses, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to sign the building permit for Sawyer for 2 wind powered electric generators on 45 ft. poles, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to table the Brogna building permit until all 3 selectmen are at the meeting as he will be abstaining from the vote, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Rich made a motion to sign the building permit for Ray for a 12x16 storage shed, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
The Board reviewed the school projected payment schedule for the 2008-2009 school year.
Questions and comments were taken from the audience.
Mike made a motion to go into non public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II (c) at 8:13pm, Rich 2nd,all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to go back into public session at 8:20pm, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to seal the minutes of the non public session, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
The Board will be having a work session Friday, June 20 at 7:00pm.
Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:22pm, Rich 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Hamel,
Administrative Assistant