TOWN OF KENSINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
Approved November 17, 2008
In attendance: Richard Powers, Stefanie Johnstone and Michael Motherway. Called to order at 7:30 pm.
CITIZEN’S FORUM
Kensington Place – Two residents attended expressing concerns with getting the subdivision finished and would like to have street signs installed. A quote was submitted to the office earlier in the day for the cost of the signs. Stefanie Johnstone explained that the Selectmen are working aggressively with Town Counsel to resolve the issues. At this time the roads are owned by the developer who is responsible for the roads, including plowing and signs. David Buxton suggested in the interim putting the full street address on the mail boxes, not just the numbers.
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Road Manager – David Buxton explained that he spoke with John Bell regarding the grates at the town park and it was felt the best solution at this time is to weld them. He will let the Selectmen know the cost but it wasn’t anticipated to be very expensive. He will ask Chris Batchelder to go through the town for a final patching before winter. West School Road will be patched Weds. and he will contact the State regarding patching North Road.
Police Department – Chief Wayne Sheehan reported he and Captain O’Sullivan had visited an Osgood Road property in response to correspondence received but not noted speeding issues or an increase in activities. With regard to possible damage to a post, his department has not received a complaint to date. He will continue to investigate and will provide a written report. He explained he would be starting the hiring process shortly with the goal being to hire in January. He and Captain O’Sullivan will be covering the shifts for now. Part –time officers Morales and Sambataro will be resigning.
Recreation Department – Mary Jane Solomon reported they are getting bids for trail work at the Town Park. David Buxton suggested using wood chips and offered the use of a wood chipper for the dead wood along the trails.
NEW BUSINESS:
Advisory Budget Committee – Bob Noll attended and the process was reviewed. Denise will send them all a copy of this year’s budget to begin reviewing.
OLD BUSINESS:
Diane Chigas – She reported that Sydnee Goddard had contacted her and spoke with Eben Lewis. He is currently taking care of four issues in town and hopes to have resolves for all prior to the end of the year.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Closing files correspondence – Donahue, Tucker and Ciandella – Selectmen approved and signed.
Primex – the town’s worker’s comp vendor offer for an extension of the multi-year agreement extending the 5% discount was reviewed. Michael Motherway moved to accept the offer of the New Hampshire Public Risk Management Exchange to enter into its 5% Multi Year Discount Program and Membership Agreement as of the date of the adoption of this resolution and to be contractually bound to all of the terms and conditions of Primex risk management pool membership during the term of the 5% Mulit-Year Discount Program. The coverage provided by Primex in each year of membership shall be as then set forth in the Coverage Documents of Primex, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
Boiler replacement – One additional bid was received for $9600 but installation could not be done until the end of March 2009. Richard Powers will contact the other bidder to verify when installation can be done.
Approval of Oct. 15 and 20, 2008 meeting minutes – Stefanie Johnstone asked to amend the October 20 minutes under the Recreation Committee to reflect that she voted opposed to extending Mary Jane Solomon’s Trustee appointment. Michael Motherway moved to approve the minutes of October 20, 2008 as amended, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor. The minutes of Oct. 15, 2008 were postponed.
Any other business brought before the Board –
Avitar 5-yr. Assessor’s Agreement – Following review, the Board agreed to table until the next meeting as they would like to review other bids and possibly seek Town Counsel advice.
Local Government Center Health and Dental Ins. Renewals – The Selectmen reviewed the renewal rates which included a -0.8% on the health insurance and a 3.7% increase for dental insurance. The Board unanimously voted to approve
Bills were approved.
Richard Powers moved to adjourn at 8:47 pm, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant