TOWN OF STARK, NH
Select Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday November 15, 2023
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Call to Order
Select Board Member, Lisa Demers, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
Persons Present for All or Part of the Entire Meeting
Select Board Members: Lisa Demers, Jim Walsh; Office Manager, Patty Peel
Cindy Boivin, Rodney Monahan, Stephan Gilman, Bob Gale, Sean Donahue, Dana Dowland, Ray Perkins,
Read and approve minutes from previous meeting— November 1 & 9, 2023.
Select Board Member, Lisa Demers, made a motion to waive reading of minutes, 2nd Jim Walsh
Motion Passed Unanimously
Sign Checks & Manifest 46 Totaling $11621.15
SB signed checks & manifest 46.
Sign Heritage Checks & Manifest 29 Totaling $11500.00
SB signed Heritage Center checks & manifest 29.
Sign Septic Design
SB signed Septic Design for 108 Norman Road, Town Map/Lot 205-38.
Cindy Boivin—250th Celebration
Cindy Boivin, Chairperson of the Town of Stark 250th Celebration, presented a tentative schedule of events for 250th Celebration, to be held on August 3 & 4, 2024. All questions were answered. One of the events will be a “duck Race” on the Ammonoosuc River.
- Lisa Demers made a motion to allow Cindy Boivin to purchase weighted ducks, at a cost of $1234.23, to come from the Heritage Center account for the 250th 2nd by Jim Walsh. Motion passed unanimously.
Department Reports
Transfer Station Operator, Stephan Gilman
- Stephan Gilman talked about the Permit by Notification that was submitted to NH DES for approval on Sept. 22, 2023. According to the NH DES, the application was submitted with missing information. Select Board will follow up with NH DES.
Highway Department
- Patty Peel presented a proposal from Cloutier Sand and Gravel for reconstruction work on Northside Road in the amount of $99,000.
- Jim Walsh made a motion to accept Cloutier Sand and Gravel proposal for reconstruction on Northside Road in the amount of $99000 so funds can be encumbered for use next year. 2nd by Lisa Demers. Motion Approved Unanimously
Old Business
- Dog Licensing
- Patty Peel presented the list of unlicensed dogs; a civil forfeiture was served to dog owner. The SB will research what steps to take next.
- EMD/School
- Patt Peel has contacted the school and EMD that the SB would be willing to meet to discuss emergency procedures.
- Review Budget Meeting Schedule
- SB reviewed budget meeting schedule; Patty Peel will confirm dates and times with department heads.
- Jim Walsh passed out figures he has been working on with Croteau Lawn Service, for mowing next summer. The SB is moving to an annual contracted amount vs. an amount per mowing. Jim will ask Croteau Lawn Service for a contract for the SB to sign.
- PSNH/Eversource
- SB discussed the PSNH abatement appeals. SB will revisit this at the December 6, 2023 meeting.
- Facility/Premises License Agreement Review/Approval
- Jim Walsh made a motion to adopt the Premises License Agreement with the provision that the SB can make changes at any time. 2nd Lisa Demers.
Motion Passed Unanimously.
- Lisa Demers made a motion to accept the Covered Bridge Use Policy as presented. 2nd by Jim Walsh. Motion Passed Unanimously.
- Transfer Station Operator Position Advertisement
- SB would like to continue advertising the position and taking applications for alternates when the Operator or Assistant is not available.
New Business
- The Select Board reviewed an email from Congresswoman Kuster’s Outreach Coordinator. Patty Peel will send an email inviting the outreach coordinator to meet with the SB.
Other Business
- Bob Gale shared that roadside mowing he volunteered to complete is finished.
- Bob Gale asked for a copy of the petition conducted at the Transfer Station. Discussion followed; questions and concerns were heard. October 4, 2023 nonpublic minutes regarding said permit are available to public.
- Jim Walsh made a motion to table discussion regarding survey until next meeting, assuming full SB present at meeting, 2nd by Lisa Demers. Motion passed unanimously.
- Ray Perkins asked if the minutes from the Joint Loss Committee meeting had been turned in. As chairman of the Joint Loss Committee, Ray will look into getting a copy of the minutes.
- Sean Donahue inquired about road crew for plowing this winter. Ron Boivin and Moe Hibbard will be plowing.
Nonpublic
Lisa Demers made a motion to go into nonpublic, 2nd by Jim Walsh. Motion passed unanimously.
Select Board entered nonpublic at 7:14 pm
Specific Statutory Reason Cited for 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
Public Session Reconvened at 7:22 pm.
Other Business
- Patty Peel will talk with Jay Beaton regarding JLMC.
- Lisa Demers volunteered to mow the landfill.
- Bob Gale asked about a location in the building for public during nonpublic sessions. No decision made.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Lisa Demers, 2nd by Jim Walsh. Motion adjourned at 7:29 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Peel, Office Manager
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Glenn Wiggin, Select Board Chair
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Lisa Demers, Select Board Member
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Jim Walsh, Select Board Member
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Date Approved
*Select Board Meeting December 6, 2023, 2023 6 pm Stark Town Hall
*Planning Board Meeting December 13, 2023, 6 pm Stark Town Hall
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Select Board Meeting Minutes/Nonpublic
Wednesday November 15, 2023
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Members Present: Lisa Demer, Jim Walsh
Motion to enter Nonpublic Session made by Lisa Demers, 2nd by Jim Walsh.
Specific Statutory Reason Cited for 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
Entered nonpublic session at 7:14 pm.
Other people present during nonpublic session: Patty Peel, Office Manager.
Description of matters discussed and final decisions made:
Select Board reviewed personnel issue. No decisions were made.
Note: Under RSA 91-A:3, III. Minutes of proceedings in nonpublic sessions shall be kept and the record of all actions shall be promptly made available for public inspection, except as provided in this section.
Minutes and decisions reached in nonpublic session shall be publicly disclosed within 72 hours of the
meeting, unless, by recorded vote of 2/3 of the members present, it is determined that divulgence of the information likely would affect adversely the reputation of any person other than a member of this board, or render the proposed action of the board ineffective, or pertain to terrorism. In the event of such circumstances, information may be withheld until, in the opinion of a majority of members, the aforesaid circumstances no longer apply.
Motion to leave nonpublic session and return to public session by Jim Walsh, 2nd by Lisa Demers. Motion passed.
Public session reconvened at 7:22 pm.
These minutes were recorded by: Patricia S. Peel, Office Manager
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Glenn Wiggin, Select Board Chair
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Lisa Demers, Select Board Member
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Jim Walsh, Select Board Member
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Date Approved