TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

January 31, 2002

Present:  J.R. Swindlehurst, Chair

                                Les Hammond

                                Janice VandeBogart, Town Adminstrator

6:30 p.m. Attended a Building Committee presentation.  Selectmen voted to accept RFP. 

7:15 p.m.  Jacques Belanger, re:  Brian Colsea property on Rt. 13

Jacques came in to inquire as to what Mr. Colsea needed in order to secure a building permit on his property.  Les invited John Turner in and indicated that the Board is requiring all of the usual paperwork that the Building Inspector requires, and would issue a building permit.  John is getting a packet of information to Jacques.

7:30 p.m.  Other Business

Janice reviewed the department budgets with the Board.

8:05 p.m.  Solid Waste Committee, including Laurie Davis, Jeff Crosby, Chuck Williamson, and Woody Bowne re:  Warrant Article

The Committee presented plans to improve the efficiency of the Transfer Station, to ensure better traffic flow and to make the Station more user-friendly.  The plans include new equipment at a cost of $37,000, and improvement costs of $86,000 for a total cost of $123,000. The improvements include a retaining wall and blocks.  A discussion ensued regarding whether it is more efficient to have trash deposited on both sides, or only on one side, of the hopper.  The Committee is recommending using only one side for better traffic control and cost savings in construction.

The Committee is also recommending that the Town purchase its own truck, which the Committee estimates will result in an annual savings of $11,078, with an additional savings expected of $2,301 from trucking its own metal, for a total expected savings of $13,379 annually (see attached).

Les was in favor of the above, but requested that the Committee get an estimate on the cost of a lease purchase.

9:10 p.m.  Larry Cook and Brett St. Clair Re:  Conservation Commission Warrant Article

Larry presented an overview of the fundraising status for the purchase of 664 acres surrounding the Kimball Pond conservation area, which will have a $25,000 shortfall, in a best case scenario.  Larry indicated that 80% of the funding is secure.

Larry presented the proposed Warrant Articles (see attached):

1.  Acquiring the 664 acres surrounding the Kimball Pond Conservation Area

2.  Asking for $25,000 from surplus to meet the current gap

9:35 p.m.  Other Business

Janice indicated that Fred Mullen is attending a Weare Selectmen's meeting on 2/11.

Janice also indicated that Mrs. Gable, of Kimball Pond Rd., has requested that the Town pave a portion of the street so the school bus has enough room to turn around.  The Board turned down the request.

Janice received one Technical Administrator bid.  J.R. opened the bid of $45/hour from Robert McHenry, who is a network administrator and submitted his resume.  Les motioned to accept his bid for a term ending on 1/231/02, which was seconded by J.R.  The motion passed.

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Board of Selectmen

January  31, 2002

Janice indicated that no bids were received for the firehouse windows.

9:45 p.m.  J.R. motioned to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Les.  The motion passed.

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J.R. Swindlehurst, Selectmen Chair

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Les Hammond, Selectman

Submitted by:  Joanne M. Johnson