TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

July 3, 2003

Present: Chuck Graybill, Chair

Steve Kennedy

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 p.m. Site Walk:

The Board went on a site walk to Rangeway Road with the Road Agent to discuss improvements to the road. The Road Agent is getting estimates for alternatives to deal with road issues.

7:30 p.m. Other Business:

Janice indicated that she received the appointment papers for the Health Officer.

7:32 p.m. Woody Bowne, re: employment applications

Woody indicated that he has received five applications for the open position and has narrowed it down to three candidates. The last employee stopped showing up for work. Woody was seeking the Board’s input, but Chuck informed him that he wants Woody to make that decision. Steve concurred with Chuck. Woody mentioned that he only has two employees for next Sat., which is a problem. However, Fire Dept. employees have offered to pitch in and help when needed. The Board okayed this.

7:40 p.m. Other Business:

Steve discussed his interest in having the minutes tape-recorded for completeness and accuracy. Chuck feels that the minutes have been accurate over the past several years.

It was decided that the minutes would be e-mailed to Janice on Tuesdays and she would forward them to the Board via e-mail for approval.

A discussion re: the Stillwater property’s current use penalty took place. Janice indicated that a 10% (of the market value) penalty has to be paid by the buyer, as a condition of the sale. Chuck asked Martha Rae to confirm this, which she did. The buyer disqualifies the property for current use when it becomes less than 10 acres and must legally pay the penalty.

Janice mentioned that the new Highway Dept. employee is starting on July 14.

Janice asked whether the Board would approve the Town Office converting to summer hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Steve suggested starting at 7:00 a.m. It was agreed that Janice would hold an office meeting and work out someone being in the office at 7:00 and someone staying until 3:00.

Steve asked about the petition submitted last week re: the proposed subdivision on Morse Rd. Chuck said to turn it over to the Planning Board.

Steve motioned to accept Gerard Lemoines’ resignation from the Transfer Station and wished him well with his future endeavors. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried. See attached letter.

A discussion re: the Gleason trailer took place.

8:30 p.m., Steve motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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Steve Kennedy, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted,

Joanne Johnson