Moultonborough Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 1st, 2008

 to allow everyone to participate.  Ed commented that the Waste Management Facility Manager, Francis Horne will need to develop a plan for his staff and can work this out with Heidi.  The committee will develop an over flow plan if the auditorium reaches capacity.  In addition there will be 2 or 3 buses available beginning at 8:00 a.m. to transport voters to the auditorium from 3 parking locations.  The Selectmen were asked if copies of these Minutes are available and Karel responded that requests can be made through the Administration office.  Betsey Made the Motion to approve the recommendations made by the Common Annual Meeting Day Ad Hoc Committee to hold the 2009 Town and School District Annual Meetings on Saturday, March 14, 2009 as outlined.  Joel Seconded the Motion.  The Motion carried Unanimously.
3. Action Re:  Closures for JLPC & Staff Training:  Karel reported that the Joint Loss Prevention Committee is requesting to hold a Town wide staff training on May 20, 2008 starting at noon (rain date May 22, 2008).  All Town offices would be closed at noon on that day.  Approved by Consensus.  Karel asked that the notice be posted at all Town facilities.  Betsey added that Carter has requested having a total of eight hours of staff training per year.  She added that she felt this is fine as long as it doesn’t exceed the eight hours per year.
4. Action Re:  MTA Request for Funding from Substance Abuse Prevention & Enforcement Fund:  On behalf of Kim Mohan of the Moultonborough Taking Action Committee, Chief Scott Kinmond requested that the Selectmen authorize $500 be applied for the third annual “Spring Into Action” event to be held on May 12, 2008, for students from grades 5 through 12, starting after school.  Community members are also invited to come and support our local athletes, enjoy a free barbeque, and learn about some of the affects of alcohol use and the dangers of driving while being under the influence through exercises sponsored by the Police Department.  Chief Kinmond added that students will have the chance to use the “foggy goggles” and experience the “convincer”.  The P.D. will hold an I.D. clinic for younger children.  The Chief informed the Selectmen that the $500 will be the major funding for the food in addition to the donations they have received from local businesses.  Joel Made the Motion to authorize $500 to help fund MTA’s “Spring Into Action” event.  Ed Seconded the Motion.  The Motion carried Unanimously.  Betsey thanked Chief Kinmond and the MTA for providing the Town’s youth with this event.
5. Action Re:  Launch Request of Monadnock Bass Masters (Lee’s Mill 05/03/08):  Joel Made the Motion to approve the Launch Request of Monadnock Bass Masters, Lee’s Mill, on May 3, 2008.  Betsey Seconded the Motion.  The Motion carried Unanimously.
6. Action Re:  All-Hazards Emergency Preparedness & Response (D. Bengston/D. Peaslee):  Chief David Bengtson reported to the Selectmen that the Town has participated in the Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health to develop a preparedness and response plan for the Town as part of the Greater Laconia/Meredith region.  He added that he and Chief Kinmond, along with Debra Peaslee, Director of Moultonborough Visiting Nurses Services have worked with the LRPPH for the past three years towards this goal.  Chief Bengtson stated that currently there are 19 regions throughout the state, but recently the state is going to a regional public health system and therefore the number of regions will be reduced to 10, possibly following county lines, which LRPPH is also recommending.  The Chief explained that the Town joined LRPPH because a majority of the health care providers and emergency service mutual aid agencies used by the Town and its residents are connected to the LRGH healthcare network or the Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Dispatching Center.  In addition, under the current plans, the point of distribution site for medications and services is the Inter-Lakes High School, a well-known landmark and in close proximity to Town.  Chief Bengtson informed the Selectmen that when the LRPPH formed, there wasn’t any state or federal funding, therefore no need for the county to administer funding, allowing flexibility.  When he learned that the regions would be reduced and along county lines, he expressed his concern to LRPPH Executive Director Lisa Morris and she in turn outlined a plan at the April 16th meeting that included the Town in most of the activities that LRPPH would administer.  The Chief added that this is not a guarantee that this won’t be over-ridden by a state agency or that the Town can continue to participate in these services in a comprehensive manner.  Chief Bengtson and Debra Peaslee are requesting that the Selectmen write a letter to the Director of Public Health and the Coordinator of LRPPH, a copy to the Bureau Chief and Bureau of Policy & Performance Management, NH Department of Health & Human Services indicating the Town’s desire to remain part of the Laconia/Meredith All Hazards Region for planning and service delivery.  In addition the Selectmen should request that a memo of understanding be written detailing what services would and would not be provided by LRPPH.  Betsey asked Chief Bengtson what the Town of Sandwich is doing and who they are affiliated with, as it may be helpful to combine forces.  The Chief replied that he didn’t know, but will find out.  The Selectmen agreed and Karel stated they will have Carter draft a letter.
7. Karel reported that she’s heard there is an exposed water pipe on Paradise Drive sticking up and being run over.  Chief Kinmond stated that he will bring this to the Road Agent’s attention.

VII. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Action Re:  Ossipee Park Road Design Amendment:  Karel reported that in Carter’s memo he requested that this item be tabled as they are still awaiting information.  Tabled.

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Legislative Update:  Betsey reported that they should be finished by June 1st.  She reported to Joel regarding the Shoreland Protection Action, that it will be implemented by July 1st.  Betsey was asked about a recent article about the proposed retirement bill.  She responded that she was not sure and won’t have anymore information until June 1st.  Hollis Austin asked if the Town has submitted their payroll information for the retirement calculator posted on the Internet.  Karel replied that she was not aware that this has been done.
2. Planning Board Update:  Ed reported that they had a work session with the major discussion being the Route 25 Corridor Study.  They also viewed a video on access management from Conway to Somersworth.  In addition, there was discussion about the Town’s subdivision regulations matching the state’s regulations.
3. Herb Farnham asked the Selectmen about the work being done to DOT’s shed on Route 25 and the effect on Fox Hollow.  Karel replied that DOT will be presenting to the Selectmen next week on the improvement that they will make on this property.  She added that they are doing this out of courtesy only.
4. Administration Update:  In Carter’s memo he reported that he attended the Firefighter’s Appreciation dinner last Saturday.  In addition, Steven Cote has redeemed his property.  Carter, along with Chief Kinmond and Mike Lancor are exploring applying for the “Safe Routes to School Grant”, allowing the Town to acquire sidewalks and pathways for students to use.  Chief Kinmond added that the Town’s major concern is for students who walk from school to the Recreation Department.  They will be meeting again on May 5, 2008.  Carter reminded the Selectmen of the upcoming Selectmen’s workshop on May 9th and the joint meeting with the SAU Board at the Town Hall, June 10th.
5. Planning Board Meeting Minutes, April 23, 2008:  Acknowledged.

IX. PENDING:

1. Policy for Closing Town Offices Emergency/Inclement Weather, 5/15/08:

X. CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Elizabeth “Betty” McNerney, Resignation of From Supervisors of the Checklist:  Karel and the Selectmen accepted Betty’s resignation with regret and wished her well on her return to New York.  Karel asked Carter to draft a letter of acceptance to Betty.
2. UNH Technology Transfer Center Re: Scott Kinmond as Senior Roads Scholar:  Karel and the Selectmen congratulated Chief Kinmond on becoming a Senior Roads Scholar.  The Chief reported that he will be a Master Roads Scholar in the fall.
3. NH Highway Safety Agency Re:  DWI Enforcement Grant of $2,100:  Karel reported that the NH Highway Safety Agency awarded the $2,100 grant to the Police Department.  Chief Kinmond explained that this grant is for three weekend DWI saturation patrols.  In addition the Town’s Police Department will be partnering with Center Harbor, Meredith and Sandwich for mutual aid.

XI. ADJOURNMENT: Betsey Made the Motion to Adjourn.  Joel Seconded.
                                     Motion Carried Unanimously.
                                     Ed adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
 
 

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                                                                                   Hope K. Kokas, Office Secretary