Date: November 17, 2003
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Town Office
Present: Selectmen Stuart Draper, Chair. and Robert MacFarland
And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
1) Steve Elliott, the new Road Agent, attended the meeting to discuss
his starting work on November 24, 2003. He informed the Board that
the new bridge and road are open. There are only a few punch list
items to take care off. Discussion ensued as to the signs that should
be posted when the old bridge is closed and the new one open. It
was agreed that a dead end sign should be put on Russell Hill Road by Mr.
Pelletier’s property. Mr. Elliott will take care of ordering the
signs.
2) Steve then asked the Board about the hourly rate paid part time
snowplowers. He stated that the had asked other towns, and the average
rate ranges from $11 to $17. He would like to see a range from $14
to $15 per hour. The Board agreed that the wage paid to these part
time employees could be increased because it is so hard to find qualified
personnel.
3) Charles McGettigan attended the meeting to ask the Board if any
design plans had been made for the replacement of the Burton Pond Outlet
Bridge over Burton Highway. Chairman Draper explained that state funds
would not be available until the year 2006, so the bridge plans have not
been started.
4) Charlie then asked about the maintenance of the old Russell
Hill Bridge. He was concerned that it be painted and the trim on
top of the bridge be repaired. The Board reassured him that it would
be.
5) Mike Campbell then attended the meeting to ask the Board if something
could be done by the town to stop the water from running off Curtis Farm
Road into his garage. He said that since the road had been paved
making it a few inches higher, the water had become a problem. Probable
solutions were discussed and will be looked into.
6) The bills and payroll for the week ending November 21, 2003 were
reviewed and approved.
7) Helen Egan attended the meeting to discuss the chipping and burning
operations at the Recycling Center. After a discussion, it was agreed
that Selectman MacFarland would be at the Recycling Center when Maurice
burns next time He will check out what direction the smoke takes at that
time.
8) The Board approved and signed one tax abatement and two yield tax
bills which included two warrants.
9) Chairman Draper made a motion to enter into a lease-purchase agreement
with DeimlerChrysler for a 2003 Freightliner truck. Selectman MacFarland
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Resolution attached)
10) The informational material and correspondence was reviewed.
11) The minutes from the previous meeting were signed.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary