Alexandria Board of Selectmen
January 31, 2008
Approved: March 6, 2008
Members Present: Cindy Williams and Tom McGowan; Don Gangemi is out on health leave
The meeting came to order at 6:02 and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Public Hearing:
A public hearing was opened by Selectman
Williams regarding the possible issuance of
two bonds in excess of $100,000. The first, she explained was for
the purchase of land
where the town now has its transfer station. A discussion ensued
and it was felt by the
majority of persons present that the price tag for the two acres was
way too high and
other alternatives needed to be explored. The suggestion was made
to form a study
committee and Bonnie Poire, Kate Barrett and Dave Schwotzer
volunteered to be a part
of that group. Another suggestion was to offer a warrant article
that would establish a
capital reserve account for the purpose of relocating the station.
Regarding the purchase of the
truck, the road agent explained that there is one vehicle at
the repair shop right now with a price tag of $10,000 minimum for repairs. The
road
agent said that he has looked at both International and Mack trucks. The state
bid is on the International.
The public hearing was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Minutes:
The minutes of January 24 were distributed for review. The minutes of January 14 were approved by a vote of 2-0.
Department Heads:
Christie reported that no building or driveway permits were signed this week. One purchase order was signed for postage stamps that are needed to send out the inventory forms. The Newfound Lakes Region Association has requested a meeting with the selectmen on February 14; the selectmen agreed to the meeting. They will need about thirty minutes for their presentation.
New Business:
Grafton County Correctional Facility: Burt Williams contacted Cindy and asked for the selectmen to vote whether or not they are in favor of the new facility. There was no vote taken this evening. Cindy and Tom are planning to go to a meeting on the 4th that will explain the update on the project. Christie made copies of the information passed out at a recent hearing held in Bristol with regard to the facility.
Veteran’s Credit and Elderly
Exemptions: Christie asked if the selectmen were going to
put articles on the warrant for changes to the veteran’s credits and elderly
exemptions.
The selectmen agreed to do so, using the average amounts for Grafton County as reported by towns who replied to a survey Cat White did a few weeks ago.
Public Input:
The Newfound Lakes Region Association will be here at the February 14 meeting.
Kate Barrett had questions about
the conservation commission budget. She was told that
it could be pointed out to the budget committee that the figures are incorrect,
but it would
be up to the budget committee to recommend additional money or it would have to
be done on the floor at town meeting.
Ann Hall asked for a copy of the sand policy.
The issue of sand will be coming up again
during the year and the selectmen and road agent hope to have a
solution for the problem.
Adjournment:
Tom McGowan made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 7:27. The motion was seconded
by Cindy Williams and passed by a vote of 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christie Phelps, TA