Town of Bristol

Board of Selectmen

Minutes of 12-21-06

Members Present: Rick Alpers (RA), Bruce Van Derven (BVD), Joe Denning (JD), Paul Fraser (PF)

Steve Favorite (SF)

Board Chairman Rick Alpers called the public hearing meeting to order at 7:00pm.

Promotion of Sergeant to Lieutenant:

Chief Barry Wingate brought forward Sergeant Michael Lewis to be promoted to Lieutenant. Town Manager Corrow approved the appointment papers. Town Clerk Raymah Simpson swore Mr. Michael Lewis into office.

Update on process of hiring the new Chief of police:

Discussion took place on the process of hiring the new Chief of Police. Town Manager Elizabeth Corrow explained the hiring process would begin after the holidays. She requested the board make a list of items that they would like to have considered while hiring the new Chief. The position would be posted in January and interviews would begin in February to allow two months for the transition. Chief Wingate explained he would not be making any significant changes in the department, but would like to keep the department running smoothly and continue to move forward. He is also making detailed notes of various items for the new Chief and will work with the new Lieutenant to inform him of anything important to ensure the transition is efficient.

Mr. Rick Alpers ended the discussion with great gratitude for the 35 years of service and hard work that the Chief has set forth. He wished him the best and a happy retirement.

Purchase orders and Carry Overs:

Carry Overs:

Po #2041 $2,500 Kelly Park master plan project-finish maintenance building (approved by Town Manager). Motion by RA to approve the carry over for the Kelly Park master plan project; seconded by JD; vote was 4-0.

Po#3120, Lakes Region Planning Commission $1,500 (approved by Town Manager). Motion by RA to approve the carry over for the Lakes Region Planning Commission; seconded by PF; vote was 4-0.

Po #2048 Not to exceed $89,900.02 (will equal balance in account a year end), Police Building project-this is a non-lapsing account that is carried forward until the project is complete or five years whichever comes first. Motion by RA to approve the carry over for the Police Building project; seconded by BVD; vote was 4-0.

Po #2049, Vincent Appraisals, Revaluation project not to exceed $60,000. Motion by RA to approve the carry over for the Revaluation project; seconded by SF; vote was 4-0.

Po #2050, Balances in Sewer Plant Compliance project 01-4909-730 $576,689.64 & Waste Water compliance project 01-4909-731 $148,083.51. Motion by RA to approve the carry over for the Water and Sewer compliance project; seconded by PF; vote was 4-0.

Po #2051, 01-4901-723 Land Purchase-Remaining balance to be paid to the library for the purchase of the Premium Building $75,000. Motion by RA to approve the carry over for land purchase; seconded by JD; vote was 4-0.

Po #2052, Bridge Study, Central Street Bridge project, Carry over balance $116,145.94. Motion by RA to approve the carry over for the bridge study, Central Street Bridge project; seconded by BVD; vote was 4-0.

Po #2727, Computer equipment & software, 01-4902-763 $2,799.61. Motion by RA to approve the carry over for computer equipment and software; seconded by PF; vote was 4-0.

 

New Purchase Orders:

Irwin Motors- Po #2725 order 2 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers-contingent upon approval of town meeting (to participate in state bid order must be placed now but there is no obligation to purchase if not funded at town meeting). Chief Wingate explained to the board the process of ordering a new cruiser. He stated there would be no obligation to purchase the cruiser and it would be contingent upon approval of town meeting. Motion by RA to approve the purchase order for 2 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers contingent upon approval at town meeting; seconded by PF; vote was 4-0.

Lilly Pond Communications-Po#2722, $3,886.38, three digital portable radios per state bid. Chief Wingate stated he budgeted 3 more radios for next year and with the combination of both, the entire department would have a radio. Motion by RA to approve the purchase order for three digital portable radios; seconded by SF; vote was 4-0.

Fire Tech & Safety-Po #3456 $4,000 equipment. Motion by RA to approve the purchase order for Fire Tech & Safety; seconded by BVD; vote was 4-0.

Other Business:

Carbon coalition petition warrant article:

Ms. Corrow informed the board of a petition warrant article for the Carbon coalition. Mr. Bruce Van Derven explained the group of citizens behind the petition would like the board to sponsor the petition at town meeting. Ms. Corrow noted the petition is now a valid petitioned warrant article, with or without the boards support.

Multi-use Path:

The board discussed the public hearing that was held regarding the use of snowmobiles and Atv’s on the Multi-use path. Mr. Paul Fraser suggested snowmobiles should be allowed on the Multi-use path from Village House of Pizza to Newfound Lake but should be restricted on the Eastern portion of the Path. Mr. Joe Denning agreed but suggested a year trial. Mr. Bruce Van Derven agreed but would like to confirm that the warranty would not be affected with the construction company. Motion by RA to approve the use of snowmobiles on the Multi-use path from Newfound Lake to Village House of Pizza for a trial period of one year; seconded by BVD; vote was 4-0.

Town Report:

Town Manager Corrow informed the board of the January 19th, 2007 deadline for any information that they would like in the Town Report. Each Selectman and the Town Manager need to submit an entry.

 

Assessment Update:

Town Manager Corrow explained the current process of the Statistical Update. She stated the assessor would be reviewing the abatements that we are receiving. Some administrative abatements are being done for any mistakes that may have occurred.

Police Building Committee Update:

Ms. Corrow explained the committee is still looking into the various sites. They have reduced the size of the building and have done a rough estimation of costs for the project. She went over the matrix that has been created and the Police Committee is asking for any input the Selectboard may have. She also explained there is only one site large enough for a possible Public Safety building if there were any intentions of this for the future. She also stated the committee would like to have a site selected by Town meeting.

Selectboard Items:

Mr. Alpers discussed the need to follow up with Freudenberg with a letter from the selectmen and town manager.

Mr. Van Derven reiterated the need to promote the public hearing regarding the location of town meeting. Mr. Van Derven also discussed the fiscal year changeover and the need to come up with a plan to work towards that goal. Lastly, Mr. Van Derven clarified that items presented by individual selectmen and supported by the board become board items and no longer the idea of just one selectmen. The board members present agreed.

 

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Joe Denning; seconded by Mr. Paul Fraser; vote was unanimous.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55m

Respectfully submitted,

Krystal Alpers

Administrative Secretary

 

 

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Richard Alpers, Chair Steve Favorite

 

 

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Joe Denning Paul Fraser

 

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Bruce Van Derven