Town of Colebrook
Selectmen’s Meeting
June 27, 2007 – 3:00 pm
Members Present: Larry Rappaport. Frank Dumaine and Beno Lamontagne.
Others: Donna Caron, Gail Purrington, Kevin McKinnon.
Guests: Greg Placy
At 3:00 pm a representative from SolarBee did a presentation for the Selectmen, Kevin McKinnon, Donna Caron, and two of Canaan’s Selectmen, Vern Crawford and Gregg Noyes on their product, solar-powered aerators for the sewer lagoons. Kevin expressed to the Selectmen that Dave Begin, Colebrook Public Works Foreman, had done a lot of research on solar-powered aerators and had recommended to Kevin the SolarBee product.
The regular meeting began at 5:00 pm.
Selectmen signed all vouchers and manifests.
Mrs. Caron explained to the Selectmen that the Conservation Easement that they had signed and initialed at the last meeting was returned by Mr. Carpenter from the State because of the size of the print and that there were several pen marks on the original copy. Mr. Carpenter sent a new copy for the Selectmen to sign and initial. Mrs. Caron reviewed the document for any changes and had Gail Purrington review it as well and there were no changes found. The Selectmen signed and initialed the revised document.
Mr. McKinnon asked for the Board’s approval to donate some of his accumulated sick time to an employee who might need it. The ability to donate one’s time to another employee is allowed in the Town’s Employee Policy and Procedure manual, but requires the approval of the Selectmen. Mr. Dumaine made a motion to approve Mr. McKinnon’s request to donate some of his accumulated sick time to this specific employee. Mr. Lamontagne seconded the motion. All approved 3-0.
A lengthy discussion was held in regard to the use of the possible funds the Town anticipates receiving from Casella. Mr. Lamontagne thought that the Town should have a concrete plan in mind for the money to present to Casella. All agreed that Casella would probably like to see something visible done with the funds, as this would be good marketing for them. At this point, Mr. Placy joined the meeting and the discussion of a new ambulance building and its location were discussed in conjunction with the discussion on the funds from Casella, as one of the options the Town is looking at to utilize the funds is towards a new ambulance building.
Mrs. Caron reported to the Board that Mrs. Beauchemin, the Town Clerk needed approval from them to refund two residents that were overcharged the boat agent fee in the amount of $23. Mr. Lamontagne made a motion to approve the refund and Mr. Dumaine seconded the motion. All approved 3-0.
Mrs. Caron asked for the Selectmen’s approval to put a 5-acre tract of land on Leigh Road that the Town took by deed up for bid to purchase. Mr. Lamontagne made a motion to approve Mrs. Caron listing the property for bid. Mr. Dumaine seconded the motion. All approved 3-0.
Mr. Lamontagne discussed with the Board the idea of setting a Citizen of the Year Day. This year’s Colebrook Citizen of the Year is Donald Dickson. He will be this year’s 4th of July parade martial. The Selectmen had a concern that this would be an every year program and take away from the Town’s regular 4th of July activities. It was agreed that the most appropriate method of honoring the Citizen of the Year was an acknowledgement during the parade festivities.
Mr. Lamontagne made a motion to accept the Selectmen’s Meeting minutes of June 13, 2007 as revised. Mr. Dumaine seconded the motion. All approved 3-0.
The Board signed the following documents:
Intents to Cut: Montague, Radun
Excavation Tax Warrant: Wells
Abatements/Avitar: NHEC
Abatements: Groesser
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm on a motion by Mr. Dumaine and seconded by Mr. Lamontagne. All approved 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail A. Purrington
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