TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

January 15, 2004

Present: Chuck Graybill

Steve Kennedy

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:10 p.m. Chuck called the meeting to order. Donna Dunn and Vera Fogg, re: sign agreement

The Board and Vera Fogg signed an agreement between Forest F. and Vera L. Fogg and the Town of Dunbarton, which was made upon execution of Warranty Deed # 265998, Book 2018, Page 1714-1718, executed on 4/11/96. The agreement calls for the continuance of the same routine regarding the annual stewardship maintained by Forest and Vera Fogg in perpetuity when they can no longer do so. Chuck asked about the cutting of growth around the stone wall, to which Donna replied that the brush is cut every year. Chuck expressed appreciation for Mr. and Mrs. Fogg's generosity in 1994. Janice notarized the agreement.

Donna presented the TCP's mission statement, which the Board approved for inclusion in the Town Report.

7:25 p.m., Margaret Venator, re: Welfare issues

Margaret brought two welfare matters to the Boards' attention. In both cases, she was recommending providing food vouchers in lieu of making a car payment or paying a heating bill. Janice indicated that the Town could put a lien on the property when the loan goes above $500. The vouchers were provided, as well as one payment.

7:50 p.m. Revised Cemetery Budget with Terry Jelley and Patrick Bowne

A review of the revised budget took place. Janice mentioned that the bids are out for mowing. The closing date is 2/11. In addition to the Concord Monitor and Union Leader, Janice will also send the request for bids to the Bow Times. Steve asked what is included in cemetery supplies. Terry indicated they mainly include fence repairs. Terry indicated that he had spoken to the road agent and that there won't be a problem putting in a perimeter road at the Center Cemetery. Steve asked if the center road will be cleaned up, to which Terry responded that it will be. Chuck asked about the feasibility of sealing the side entrance. Terry feels there should be as many entrances open as possible. Chuck asked what Terry found out about surrounding towns' cemetery fees. Terry indicated that Weare charges between $200-$250 (including cornerstones), Goffstown charges $400, Bow charges $300 and $150 for a cremation plate. Steve thinks we should charge two different rates, $400 for the Center Cemetery and $300 for the other cemeteries.

Terry reviewed the procedure for making plots. The graves are pre-marked with plastic posts. The posts come out, when a grave is selected, and cornerstones go in.

8:15 p.m. Jacques Belanger, Recreation Commission, re: Old Home Day

Steve mentioned to Jacques that he would like to see one budget for the Town's recreation, including Old Home Day. He wants the Recreation Commission to run it and coordinate all activities. He feels that Old Home Day needs a fresh look.

8:30 p.m. Other Business:

Janice handed the budget to the Board and reviewed the revenue line items, but she took it back to recheck each entry.

Steve motioned to authorize Jeff Trexler to enter into an agreement based on the proposal from Mr. Brooks III, to conduct a certified appraisal (within three weeks) on the Vaal property. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried. Jeff contacted 12 firms to do the appraisal and selected Brooks.

Linda Peters came in and mentioned that online registrations are not yet available. She said the plan is to integrate BMSI and the Maps system and eventually be able to merge the systems.

Steve asked her about the budget and Linda responded that she would like to keep it at Fees and Salary (Option 3), and doesn't feel it would require a separate warrant article. Chuck noted that the amount of the change is significant. Linda responded that it is a department expansion, similar to when the transfer station position was expanded.

Chuck asked for public comment. There was none.

9:00 p.m. Chuck moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Steve. The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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Steve Kennedy, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted,

Joanne Johnson