DATE:  June 15, 2009
TIME:  6:30 PM
PLACE: Town Office
PRESENT: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, III, William Condra, Richard Rockwood  and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

Road Agent Steve Elliott attended the meeting as requested by Selectman Rockwood to discuss the maintenance of the Red Bridge on Route 101.  He reported that he needs to replace 10 panels of tin, some planks and paint.  He estimates that it will cost between $500 to $550 to do the work.  He estimates that the work can be done before the end of the year.  The Selectmen agreed that he should proceed with the repairs on the bridge.

Steve informed the Board that the brush pickup is scheduled to start on Monday.  He had met with the company that is doing the work last week.

Charles McGettigan attended the meeting to discuss several issues.  He stated that he was upset that the debris pickup wasn’t started and why the town was not doing more.  Chairman Donovan informed him that the town had done some and that FEMA would not have supported the cleanup if it was not contracted out.

The issue of the storm drains by the High School was of concern to Mr. McGettigan and the road built at the Mount Calvary Cemetery.  He also informed the Board of the history of the King Brook Bridge and the plans for reconstruction in the future.

While reviewing the bills to be paid, Selectman Rockwood noted that the Health Officer had purchased a Flash Drive that was very expensive.  She had also not gone through the office to have it purchased.  The issue was discussed, with the following motion being made:

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion that the request for reimbursement requested by the Health Officer not be paid.
Selectman Donovan seconded the motion.  The motion passed with two in favor and one abstention.

Chairman Donovan then informed the Board of the invoice from Plodzik and Sanderson for the audit for 2007 and the single audit as required by the government when receiving federal funds.  It was the Board’s opinion that the bill was overstated and that the work done and the lateness of the audit report does not warrant the amount of the bill.  The Board agreed upon an amount to be paid of $6,000 and a letter explaining the reason for the amount.

Chairman Donovan made the following motion per a request from the Main Street Association:

MOTION: Chairman Donovan made a motion that the Board abate the 2009 tax on Lot 48.  Selectman Condra seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed and signed the following:

1) One Yield Tax abatement
2) Two Veterans Exemptions
3) One Intent to Cut Application
4) One abatement request
5) Bills and payroll for week ending June13, 2009

The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

Discussion ensued as to a letter from DES concerning a recent inspection conducted by DES and the deficiencies found.  One requirement is Title V reports which is a new to the Recycling Center.  The Board suggested that GCI be contacted to see if they are familiar with this report.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:45, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary