TOWN OF KENSINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 2009
Amended and approved October 5, 2009
In attendance: Michael Motherway, Richard Powers and Russell Perry. Called to order at 7:30 pm.
Public Hearing for receipt of unanticipated funds, RSA 31:95-b, of a $5,000 donation to Sawyer/Kensington Park
Michael Motherway explained that the Dingman family has donated $5,000.00 to go toward Park maintenance and they are very thankful for their generosity. Michael Motherway moved to accept the $5,000 donation and deposit it to the Recreation Revolver account for park maintenance, seconded by Russell Perry with all in favor.
CITIZEN’S FORUM – Felicia Motherway thanked all the volunteers for helping to spread compost, as well as Javier Gil. She said it was a great community effort! She said she hopes they’ll support the adopt a field program as a community effort.
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Building Inspector – Bill Grant presented two permits – Hyde, 3 Bartlett Road for an in-ground pool and Donovan, 44 Osgood Road for a 20 x 30 barn. Michael Motherway moved to accept the two permits as proposed, seconded by Russell Perry with all in favor.
Road Manager – Dave reported that the culvert on Osgood Road is flowing for now. They succeeded in trapping one beaver but believe there may be more. The shoulders on Cottage and Muddy Pond Roads should be done next week with 1 ½” gravel. He’s priced the fabric for 3 Palmer Drive for around $65. The salt quote for this year is $55.41, which is less than last year.
Recreation Department – Kay Cardoni shared details of upcoming events. The Halloween Party will be arranged by Donna Carter, but the date has not been set yet. The Recreation Committee will be helping with the Holiday Stroll this year, with plans to continue the stroll to the Park. The committee would like to nominate Dawn Perry to be a member. Cengis has been researching equipment needed and is working with Bell & Flynn to get the skating rink to hold water. They are putting together elementary school programs and hope by Dec. 1st to have both basketball and dodge ball for middle and high school students. Michael Motherway moved to appoint Dawn Perry to the Recreation Committee with an expiration date of April 2011, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Town Park – Due to the audience in attendance, Michael Motherway
requested to begin with this topic. He and others have been working on an
‘adopt a field’ program. It is organic with no chemicals or pesticides to be
used. They’ll be setting up a site walk for vendors as well as providers of
products. They have numerous people interested in participating. The plan is
to line up volunteers with equipment and without. He is finalizing a grant to
the Department of Agriculture for the sum of $4900. The project is an organic
turf care model and a good collaborative effort with knowledgeable people in
the lawn care field. Richard Powers suggested keeping a tracking record, which
will help to establish statistical data. Obstacles such as scheduling fields
in the spring were discussed. With regard to money, Michael Motherway
explained that the cost last this year was $25,000, this year was
$13,000 and next year is planned to be even less around $5,000.
Felicia Motherway added that she believes Mr. Lewis is very much in favor of
the organic approach. It was agreed to review another proposal at the Trustee
meeting before making any decision.
NEW BUSINESS:
Litter ordinance – Chief Sheehan will be consulted regarding fines and how best to handle.
Rosencrantz – A site walk has not yet been completed. Another letter from Attorney Masse was received today and will be taken under advisement.
Correspondence – This is a request for the Board of Health. Michael Motherway moved to go into Board of Health session at 9:05 pm, seconded by Russell Perry with all in favor. The Kensington Congregational Church will be holding a Valley Night II fund raiser at the Legion on Oct. 10th and one of the requirements for a one day liquor license is approval by the town’s health officer. Michael Motherway moved to approve, seconded by Rich Powers with all in favor. Michael Motherway moved to end Board of Health session at 9:15 pm and return to regular session, seconded by Rich Powers with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Tick control – Meetings will be set up starting next week for approximately 4 weeks to discuss a tick control policy.
Employee Handbook – Continued.
Town Hall – A work session will be held Wednesday, September 23rd at 4:00 pm. The Selectmen will be looking for a general contractor for reconstruction and this will be posted to the website.
Kensington Place – A meeting on site is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Next Meeting Date – October 5, 2009
Approval of September 8, 2009 meeting minutes – Michael Motherway moved to approve the minutes of September 8, 2009, seconded by Rich Powers with all in favor.
Russell Perry moved to adjourn at 9:48 pm, seconded by Rich Powers with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant