1) David Baker of Mason Technology attended the meeting to discuss a
couple of accounting software packages. Pros and cons of the software were
discussed, with no decision being made at this time.
2) Chairman Greene reported to the Board that he had consulted with
Town Attorney Silas Little in reference to the Cease and Desist issued
to Grayson Parker’s building on Dale Street. At Attorney Little’s
recommendation, Mr. Parker signed a Lot Line Consolidation to be recorded
at the Registry of Deeds. A letter will be sent to the Building Inspector
informing him that the Cease & Desist can be lifted.
3) Will Melcher attended the meeting. He informed the Board that
the town hall ramp project that the Main Street Association was working
on, has been stopped. It has been learned that they are not eligible
for the grant but he noted that they will continue to look for a grant
that would be applicable to the project.
4) Mr. Melcher then asked the Board to review photos that show the
deterioration of the road that is in front of his residence on 772 Isaac
Frye Highway. After a discussion of the issue, it was suggested that
the ditch between the house and the road be allowed to fill in and that
a curb be put in along the road to the culvert. Steve Elliott will
meet with Mr. Melcher and they will discuss what can be done to address
the issue.
5) The next issue was the Cease and Desist order on Lot No. D-04202
that was rescinded until the Selectmen’s meeting today. Road Agent
Steve Elliott, owner Jennifer Cassidy and the Board reviewed the problem
of the water running off the lot and new driveway. After a discussion
and possible solutions, the landowners agreed to install a culvert
under the road to carry the water to the low land beyond the adjacent property
and to make a swale across Jason Markaverich’s property. A drainage
easement will have to be prepared for the swale. The town will repave
the portion of road affected and will bill the Cassidys. All were
in agreement to this solution.
6) Mr. Elliott then informed the Board that he had been asked by Barry
Greene if he could use the town drain line to hook up his ground water
run off. Steve’s concern was possible contamination from Barry’s
and Selectman MacFarland’s was concerned with the town’s liability.
It was suggested that Mr. Greene sign a “Hold-Harmless” agreement with
the town. No decision was made.
7) Steve informed the Board that he had installed a stockade fence
around the emergency generator at the elementary school.
8) He informed the Board that Joshua Wilcox had given him his two weeks
notice today. He asked the Board if it was in keeping with town policy
if he hired a brother-in-law and the Board agreed that it was within policy.
9) The Board signed a Performance Bond for Talisman Properties, LLC.
10) The bills and payroll for the week ending April 24, 2004 were reviewed
and approved.
11) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 on a motion, with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary