TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

April 4, 2002

Present:          Chuck Graybill, Chair

                        J.R. Swindlehurst, III

                        Les Hammond

                        Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 p.m.  Other Business:

Janice reviewed the upgrading of the Town's computer system at a cost of $732, as well as the internet connection problems the office has been experiencing, which can be alleviated through a DSL connection.

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Les, to accept the bid of $34,619 for the purchase of a Chevrolet truck from Banks.  Three bids were received.  However, the lowest bid did not meet the specifications.  The motion carried.

J.R. discussed the School Board meeting on April 3.  The School Board doesn't want to lose any parking spaces and will be meeting with J.R. on Monday morning to discuss the parking issue.

Janice reviewed Fred Mullen's research of voting booths - he indicated that we need 11.8 and have 10 booths.  J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Les, to ask Fred to get some prices and get back to the Board.  The motion carried.

Fred Weston sent a letter which Chuck reviewed.  The letter focused on Lot 19, which is the lot that Mr. Weston would like to transfer to the Town in return for a five acre lot from the Town.  This is Option 3, as discussed at the March 28 Selectmen's meeting with Mr. Weston.  Additional requirements include a 50 foot setback on the south side and a 75 setback, with Mr. Weston paying the subdivision costs.  Chuck called Charlie Bauer, to see if future Selectmen's Boards would be bound by the proposed landswap, if approved by the current Board.  Charlie indicated that they would be bound.

J.R. did some calculations on Mr. Weston's proposal and figured that the Town would get less than one acre, after deducting for setbacks and wetlands.  J.R. doesn't want to do the land swap.

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Les, not to accept Options 2 or 3.  The motion carried.

7:55 p.m.  John Trottier, re:  appointments to the Zoning Board, and update on Jim Walker and Tim Etheredge

John inquired whether the anyone else had expressed an interest in being an alternate on the Zoning Board.  No one has expressed an interest.

Chuck mentioned that Tim Etheredge had attended a prior Selectmen's meeting and that Tim was informed that he could pursue his own legal recourse.  Chuck advised John to call Charlie Bauer regarding Jim Walker. 

8:00 p.m.  Other Business

Appointments:

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Les, to appoint the following to one year terms on the Old Home Day Committee:  Pam Bedford, Karen Lessard, John Thalheimer, Nancy Lang, William Sherman, Al Vaal and Pat Whittier.  The motion carried.

Chuck motioned, which was seconded by Les, to appoint Carl Metzger to the Town Office/Town Hall Renovation Committee for a one year term.  The motion carried.

J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Les, to appoint the following to one year terms on the Town Common Project Committee:  Donna Dunn, Judy Petersen, Laurence Williams, Joanne Johnson, and Debbie Auger.  The motion carried.

Chuck asked if there were any objections to the Town Common Project Committee arranging for tours of the town hall building during Old Home Day.  There were none.

8:10 p.m.  Lori Davis, re:  Phil Poehler

Lori would like to hire Phil Poehler for the recycling building.  Les motioned, which was seconded by J.R., to hire Phil Fuller, contingent upon his passing a physical examination.  The motion carried.

8:15 p.m.  Bruce Vaal - re:  updated building code

Bruce mentioned that  an updated building code has been passed and inquired as to whether we need to bring our building code up to date.  J.R. advised Bruce to read the bill.  Bruce also asked about the maps overlay being updated and was informed that the soils/wetlands is waiting to be updated.

The Board asked Bruce about Rhoda Hendley's bill for services and Bruce indicated that Rhoda spent that time getting Tommi trained and tieing up loose ends.

8:35 p.m. J.R. made a motion, which was seconded by Les., to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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J.R. Swindlehurst, Selectman

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Les Hammond, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted:

Joanne Johnson