TOWN OF STARK, NH
Select Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Call to Order
Doug Shannon called meeting to order at 6 pm
Chairperson Elected
Glenn Wiggin made nomination of Doug Shannon as Board Chair
Second by Lisa Demers
Motion Passed Unanimously
Persons Present:
Following individuals present for part of or the entire meeting:
Select Board: Doug Shannon, Glenn Wiggin, Lisa Demers; Office Manager, Patty Peel.
Ray Perkins, Dennis Lunn, Jim Walsh, Rodney Monahan, Elaine Monahan, Jim Hickey, Jay Beaton, Stephan Gilman, Bob Gale, Bill Joyce, Cheryl Gale
Read and approve minutes from previous meeting---March 1, 2023
Motion to waive reading of minutes and approve minutes as written for March 8, 2023, by Doug Shannon, 2nd by Lisa Demers
Motion Passed Unanimously
Sign Checks & Manifest 12 Totaling $10,165.77
Checks and Manifest 12 Totaling $10,165.77 signed by Select Board
Sign 2 Excavation Warrants---Drouin & Knapp
Excavation Warrants for Drouin & Knapp signed by Select Board
Sign 2 Intents to Excavate---Drouin & Beattie
Intents to Excavate for Drouin & Beattie signed by Select Board
Sign DRA Reports (MS-60A, MS-60W, MS-232)
Annual DRA Reports MS-60A, MS-60W, & MS-232 signed by Select Board
Treasurer’s Report February
Rodney Monahan, Town Treasurer, submitted February treasurer reports for Heritage Center and for General Fund; Select Board Signed Reports
Rodney Monahan shared that Passumpsic Bank needed a copy of Town Meeting minutes to add a Select Board member. When paperwork is ready at the bank, Rodney will let the Board know so they can sign paperwork.
Transfer Station Report
Stephan Gilman, Transfer Station Operator, shared two quotes with Board for Service of Compactor and replacement of pump. Select Board reviewed quotes and asked Stephan to clarify whether the higher quote for $3720.99 included replacement along with service or was the total the combination of, $3720.99 quote 3327, and $2027.81, quote 3422. Stephan will get back to the Select Board.
Bob Gale asked how often the pump needed to be replace; Rodney Monahan shared that it has not been replaced since 2016 that he knows of and he thinks it is original pump. Bob Gale encouraged the Transfer Station Operator to question the service company about the failure mode.
The Select Board appointed new AVRRDD representation due to resignation of Rodney Monahan. Glenn Wiggin made a motion for Stephan Gilman to be the Town’s Primary Representative and Doug Shannon the 1st alternate. Motion 2nd by Doug Shannon
Motion Passed Unanimously
At this time the Town will not have a 2nd Alternate.
AVRRDD Budget Report shared with Select Board
Select Board discussed advertising in newspapers part time position at Transfer Station
Glenn Wiggin made a motion to advertise in newspapers, Second by Doug Shannon
Motion Passed Unanimously
Stephan Gilman talked about volunteers at the Transfer Station. Several people in Town willing to volunteer until we hire a Transfer Station Helper. Stephan also talked about a Q/A forum the State was hosting online. Stephan will provide Patty Peel with the link to submit any questions the Select Board might have.
Road Agent Report
Glenn Wiggin shared updates from Ronnie Boivin, Road Agent:
Ronnie will be purchasing a pallet load of cold patch.
North Country Ford said new truck does not need servicing until after 5000 miles; currently around 2500.
Ronnie Boivin is working on a list of road names in Town and what repairs/maintenance each road needs so the Board can prioritize road repair and maintenance.
Glenn asked Ronnie to go around and look at dead trees and/or trees leaning into the road that could be potential safety concerns; Ronnie will mark with paint trees that he believes should come down or be pushed over.
Bill Joyce asked about using Town rake for roads; Ronnie will look at rake and see if it is usable/fixable.
Fire Department
TAC-2 Communications invoice for $1300 shared with Select Board
Select Board requested a non-public with Charlie to discuss applications to join Fire Department; Patty will set up for next meeting.
Mr. Perkins asked if all current employees have had criminal record check.
Bill Joyce voiced concern about response time for out-of-Town firemen. Stephan Gilman and Jim Hickey explained need and use of all firemen, even if response time a bit slower. Most can respond within 20 minutes and fire department seldom at a fire for less than a couple hours.
Old Business
Town Website needs work; Patty will provide SB with copies of maintenance plan options to choose from
Internet Update---We have received a proposal for internet from Netafy, still waiting for one from Consolidated.
Hard Wired Smoke Detectors—Received proposal from Dustin Supernois, waiting for proposal from Lufkin; Patty will also contact Capital Alarm and Corey Electric for estimates.
Rodney Monahan asked what guidelines Primex had for government buildings; Patty Peel will contact Primex and see what they require regarding smoke alarm systems and other building requirements.
New Business
Stark Bridge Inspection with Minuteman Security & Life Safety scheduled for May 8, 2023, at 9 am
Doug suggested having a fireman and Select Board member available; Lisa Demers will be available from the Board and Patty Peel will contact Charlie Nesbitt to have a fireman available.
Tax Appointment ---Lisa Demers made motion to appoint Elaine Monahan as Tax Collector for one year, 2nd Doug Shannon
Motion Passed Unanimously
Dennis Lunn, Trustee of Trust Funds was not paid in 2022 due to an oversight. Glenn Wiggin motion to pay Dennis Lunn his 2022 salary, 2nd by Doug Shannon. Motion Passed Unanimously
Welfare Agent----Motion by Glenn Wiggin to appoint Lisa Demers as Welfare Agent for Town of Stark, 2nd by Doug Shannon
Motion Passed Unanimously
Emergency Management Director---Doug Shannon will confirm with Colin Wentworth that he wants to continue as Emergency Management Director
Adjournment
Glenn Wiggin made motion to adjourn business meeting at 7:20 Glenn, 2nd by Doug Shannon
Business Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm