TOWN OF KENSINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
Approved May 5, 2008
In attendance: Richard Powers, Stefanie Johnstone and Michael Motherway. Meeting called to order at 7:38 pm.
Change of Chairmanship – Richard Powers moved to make Stefanie Johnstone the Chair, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Planning Board Liaison – Richard Powers requested this role.
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Building Inspector – Bill Grant presented two building permits: Pinnacle Leadership, 22 Cottage Rd for a 10’ x 19’ addition; and Craig, 31 Osgood Rd. for installation of a chair lift. Stefanie Johnstone moved to accept the two building permits as presented, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Road Manager – David Buxton reported that pot holes are being filled. He has inspected Cottage Road and determined that putting in a culvert was not possible and that both sides of the road are equal height. He thought one of the resident’s could raise their well casing since the well is in a low spot. He will have the berm built back up with loam and seed. Richard Powers spoke again of the cracks occurring in the newly paved road and requested that John Bell be contacted to attend the next Selectmen’s meeting for a discussion of possible remedies.
Recreation Department – Mary Jane Solomon requested that Dave Macek and John Andreasse be reappointed. Denise will prepare the forms for the Selectmen to sign at the next meeting. The Rec recently purchased two defibrillators which need to be registered and placed. It was agreed she would consult with Fire Chief LeBlanc regarding this.
They will be hiring a camp director and were wondering if the position should be posted. The Selectmen agreed that all new positions should be posted and a criminal background check should to be done as well. Richard Powers agreed to contact town counsel regarding development of a formal policy.
Mary Jane also commented that they are getting a number of questions about the Town Park and they’ve decided to prepare a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and distribute through the school and around town. Michael Motherway emphasized the need for everyone, including Trustees, to observe procedures and protocols as they move forward with the park as many things may need to come back and be voted on by the Selectmen for everyone’s best interest. Trustees need to authorize expenses and they discussed the need for establishing a formal process for what has been agreed upon for each phase and what remains to be agreed upon for each phase.
Road Side Clean-Up is underway and they are hoping for greater resident participation. They’d like to purchase four road signs at $75 each which will say “Kensington Road Side Clean-up This Week” to enhance awareness and participation. Michael Motherway moved to authorize the purchase of four signs @ $75 each, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor. The roll-off will need to be dropped off Friday night and picked up Monday, thus it will be placed behind the town hall.
Emergency Management – Mark Pride presented 3 items: 1) A letter of approval for payment of the Nextel phones in the amount of $2,632 from the grant received from the State for this purpose; 2) FY2009 Budget Request Emergency Management RERP Exercise was approved by the Board. Mark explained that they may not get approval for all of it, but they’re asking anyway; and 3) He extended an invitation to the Selectmen to attend Emergency Management training On Tuesday, March 25th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Fire Department.
NEW BUSINESS:
Executive Session – Employee Review - RSA 91-A:3, II(a) – Fire Department, Chief LeBlanc – not held as Mr. LeBlanc was not in attendance.
Planning Board Reappointments and Deputy Treasurer Appointment – Mike Schwotzer and Peter Merrill – Stefanie Johnstone moved to reappoint Michael Schwotzer and Peter Merrill for three year terms to the Planning Board and appoint Michael Schwotzer as Deputy Treasurer at will, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
Board of Health – Inspection – It was agreed that when inspections for major town buildings need to be performed, it will be discussed by the Board prior to the work being done.
NHMA request for litigation funds – contesting using employer funds for medical subsidy-postponed.
Grange Hall – Michael Motherway reported a number of projects have been completed, including the installation of the storm windows, new backroom ceiling and sheet rock in the kitchen. The next project is to resolve the oil tank situation. They agreed that they would like both Trustees to attend their next board meeting with a list of what they want and/or need, what the plans are for use of the Eastman Funds and what the future plans are for use of the building. Denise will prepare and send a letter.
Town Park – There has been a request for one of the Selectmen to step down as Trustee and have one member from the Recreation Committee be a Trustee. Selectmen agreed that this might be a future goal, but were not sure that the project is currently at that point. The matter was tabled.
Bills were approved.
Michael Motherway moved to adjourn at 9:52 pm, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant