Town of Groton
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2008
7:00pm
In Attendance: Michael Brogna, Michelle Clark, Pamela Hamel (Administrative Assistant)
Audience Members Present
Mike called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and read the appointments and announcements.
Lynn Wheeler was here to introduce herself to the Board and town. She is running for Grafton County Register of Deeds. Ms. Wheeler will be participating in the Groton Old Home Day Parade. She left some literature which outlines her background and experience for the job of Register of Deeds.
Mike read the minutes of August 5, 2008 to the audience. Michelle pointed out that the minimum requirement for the water testing at the landfill was 2 times a year. Mike made a motion to amend the minutes to read that the minimum requirement for water testing at the landfill is 2 times a year, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Michelle made a motion to sign the David Yetman response letter, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Anne Tobine gave a brief update on the amount spent for the picnic tables. Final cost was $464.78. She will have the receipts and paperwork ready for the Board to give to the Trustees of the Trust Funds.
Mike made a motion to cancel the Selectmen’s meeting for 08/19/08, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted. Michelle said if an emergency comes up that would require them to meet, they would post it and try to get the word out by phone.
The Board read a letter and contract from U.S. Geological Survey requesting to put in a gaging system to gage the Cockermouth River. They would like to locate the system on town property near the town garage and put the gage in the Cockermouth about 50ft upstream from the bridge and 200ft downstream from Hardy Brook. There would be no charge to the town for installation, maintenance or removal. Data would be updated on their website hourly and available to the public thus alerting the public to the possibility of flooding. The Board would like several questions to be answered before agreeing to this request:
Mike made a motion to table signing the request until these questions are answered, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Michelle made a motion to sign the application for Reimbursement of Federal/State Forest Land, Mike 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Anne Tobine gave an update on the bronze plaque the Recreation Committee is looking to purchase in memory of Eben Beever. She reported that Alison Bagley had looked over what they wanted to have written on the plaque and had added a quote. Total cost should be around $500. The GRC would like the money to come out of the Groton Recreation Revolving Fund, and they would like to order the plaque ASAP as it takes 4-6 weeks.
Mike made a motion to move forward with ordering the plaque with a $600 spending cap, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted. Dedication will take place at the end of September.
Bonnie Lane gave an Old Home Day update.
Shirley Leone asked why the Board, when signing the building permit for Browing, did not require them to put up a silt fence since the property is located on Halls Brook. Mike said they should have required it and that they will be notifying the property owner to put up a silt fence.
The topic of how to house the new cruiser this winter was brought up and whether or not the building at the transfer station could be used. Michelle suggested that a work session with the Transfer Station Supervisor be set up.
Mike made a motion to go into non public session at 8:13pm pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II (e), Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to go back into public session at 8:38pm, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to seal the minutes of the non public session, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39pm, Michelle 2nd, all in favor, so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Hamel
Administrative Assistant