TOWN OF STARK, NH
Select Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday October 18, 2023
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Call to Order
Select Board Chair, Glenn Wiggin, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
Persons Present for All or Part of the Entire Meeting
Select Board Members: Glenn Wiggin, Lisa Demers, Jim Walsh; Office Manager, Patty Peel
Stephan Gilman, Dennis Lunn, Elaine Monahan, Rodney Monahan, Ray Perkins, Sharon Guldin, Ron Lunn, Bob Gale, Jack Pepau
Read and approve minutes from previous meeting—October 4 & 10, 2023
Select Board Chair, Glenn Wiggin, made a motion to waive reading of minutes, 2nd Lisa Demers
Motion Passed Unanimously
Sign Checks & Manifest 42 Totaling $4418.64
Signed Checks & Manifest 42.
Sign Heritage Checks & Manifest 25 Totaling $70.50
Signed Checks & Manifest 25.
Sign Land Use Change Tax
Signed LUCT Warrants for following properties by map/lot: 405-29-9, 405-29-16, and 412-34.
Sign Abatement—Land Use Change Tax
Signed abatement for LUCT assessed on map/lot 405-29-9.
Sign September Treasurer’s Report, Heritage Center
Signed September Treasurer’s Report for the Heritage Center.
Sign Septic Plan Approval
Signed septic plan for 131 Mountain View Road, Map/Lot 405/29.16.
South Pond Fire Bill Meeting
Ronnie Lunn, Jack Pepau, and Stephan Gilman were in attendance to answer questions regarding an unpermitted fire at South Pond on August 6, 2023. Property owner, Bruce Sutherland, had voiced concerns regarding a bill he received from the Town of Stark asking that the cost of the fire be reimbursed. After all questions were answered, the Select Board determined that the amount billed was an appropriate amount to bill and should be reimbursed to the Town.
The Select Board requested the fire department to follow proper chain-of-command when billing for fires so those in command have all the information necessary to support the billing and answer questions/concerns regarding billing.
Dale Leighton
Mr. Leighton had requested to be on the agenda but was not in attendance. Lisa Demers spoke about her conversation with Mrs. Leighton regarding registered/unregistered motor vehicles. The Select Board discussed RSAs regarding junk yards/licenses. The SB is not mandated to issue licenses. If leaching becomes a concern, Bob the DES would be contacted.
Department Reports
- Highway
- Glenn Wiggin reported that salt should be arriving Monday in preparation for plowing.
- Tim Davis spoke with Patty Peel offering to help with plowing this winter if needed. Patty will contact Mr. Davis regarding his offer.
Old Business
- Coos Broadband Committee Participation Agreement
- The select Board signed the Coos Broadband letter of commitment appointing Colin Wentworth as the Town of Stark representative.
- Facility/Premises License Agreement
- Select Board discussed the facility/premises license agreement. Following discussion, the topic was tabled until the November 1, 2023 meeting.
- Sign Request for 250th Commemorative License Plates
- SB signed the letter to the director of the NH Dept of Safety requesting permission to design and sell/distribute 250th commemorative license plates. If approved these license plates could be run on the front of a vehicle throughout 2024, the year of the Town’s 250th
New Business
- Lufkin Library Security System Proposal
- SB tabled this item until a decision is made regarding the use of the building.
- Transfer of Appropriations
- Patty Peel provided the SB with corrected information regarding RSA 32:10 Transfer of Appropriations.
- Avitar Contract
- Select Board signed the Revaluation/Update Agreement with Avitar.
Other Business
- Stephan Gilman asked if the 250th Celebration Committee could reserve the bridge at different times the weekend of their celebration. An application will need to be filled out.
- Percy Landfill
- Patty Peel discussed the Percy Landfill monitoring report. Mowing needs to be completed ASAP, prior to the fall inspection. Glenn will investigate the mowing. Patty will get in touch with Horizon Engineers to request until November 1, 2023, to get mowing completed.
- Primex Building Values
- Patty Peel shared with SB the process followed by Primex to determine building values.
- Joint Loss Management Committee
- Bob Gale asked to join the JLMC; SB in agreement with Bob’s membership on the JLMC.
- Bob Gale Update on AVEC
- Bob Gale provided the SB with an update on the Androscoggin Valley Electric Collaborative. Bob continues to represent the Town and will keep the SB informed of steps the Town should consider if they decide to join the Collaborative.
- Jim Walsh provided information regarding the appropriate location and size of road signs. The Town Office has a copy of the Manual of Unified Traffic Control Devices detailing information.
- Glenn Wiggin spoke with Bill Joyce who reported that the cemetery fence will be worked on this week.
- Glenn Wiggin shared that the traffic at the Emerson Road landfill was bear hunters.
- Rodney Monahan spoke regarding concerns with behaviors at the Select Board meeting he considers inappropriate. The SB took it under advisement.
- Sharon Guldin requested a “Dead End” or “No Outlet” sign for Molly Brook Road. The SB agreed to get one placed.
Nonpublic
- Motion to enter Nonpublic made by Glenn Wiggin, 2nd by Lisa Demers. All if favor.
- SB entered nonpublic at 7:35 pm.
Specific Statutory Reason cited as foundation for the nonpublic:
- RSA 91-A:3, II (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the
disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him or her, unless the
employee affected (1) has a right to a public meeting, and (2) requests that the meeting be open,
in which case the request shall be granted.
Motion to leave nonpublic session and return to public session by Lisa Demers, 2nd by Jim Walsh.
Motion Passed. The public session reconvened to 7:59 pm.
Other
Lisa Demers brought up concerns nonpublic and Select Board discussed proper procedures/protocol for nonpublic session.
Adjournment
Jim Walsh made a motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Glenn Wiggin. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Peel, Office Manager
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Glenn Wiggin, Select Board Chairman Date Approved
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Lisa Demers, Select Board Member Jim Walsh, Select Board Member
*Select Board Meeting November 1, 2023, 2023 6 pm Stark Town Hall
*Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023, 6 pm Stark Town Hall
NONPUBLIC SESSION MUNUTES
STARK NH SELECTBOARD
STARK, NH
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Members Present: Glenn Wiggin, Lisa Demers, Jim Walsh
Lisa Demers
Jim Walsh
Motion to enter Nonpublic Session made by Glenn Wiggin seconded by Lisa Demers.
Entered nonpublic session at 7:35 pm.
Specific Statutory Reason cited as foundation for the nonpublic:
- RSA 91-A:3, II (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the
disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him or her, unless the
employee affected (1) has a right to a public meeting, and (2) requests that the meeting be open,
in which case the request shall be granted.
Other persons present during nonpublic session: Patty Peel, Office Manager
Description of matters discussed and final decisions made:
Select Board discussed road agent position, update on Ron Boivin. Road Agent should provide a work release from his doctor to return to work. Lisa Demers will contact Ron.
The Select Board discussed working together as a cohesive unit and using the Selectboard email to gather information and reach out to individuals on matters.
Motion to leave nonpublic session and return to public by Lisa Demers, 2nd by Jim Walsh. Motion Passed.
The public session reconvened at 7:59 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Peel, Office Manager
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Glenn Wiggin, Select Board Chairman Date Approved
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Lisa Demers, Select Board Member Jim Walsh, Select Board Member