TOWN OF STARK, NH
Select Board Meeting Minutes
6 PM
Stark Town Office
March 20, 2024
Call to Order
Select Board Chairman, Glen Wiggin, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
Chair Wiggin read the Rules of the Meeting.
Persons Present for All or Part of the Entire Meeting
Select Board Members: Glenn Wiggin, Lisa Demers, Crystal Pelletier; Office Manager, Patty Peel
Henry Dion, Kelly Butler, Karen Spencer, Kevin Spencer, Joya Gould, Chris Wheelock, Jim Hickey, Elaine Monahan, Rodney Monahan, Ray Perkins, Wayne Montgomery, Phil Stearns, Dan Demers, Cheryl Gale, Stephan Gilman, Bill Joyce, Tyrone Mickelboro, Jack Pepau, Bob Gale, Ron Boivin, Cheryl Gale
Read and approve minutes from previous meetings— March 6, 2024.
Select Board Member, Glenn Wiggin, made a motion to waive the reading of minutes, second by Crystal Pelletier.
Motion passed unanimously.
Sign Checks & Manifest 12 Totaling $15,246.18
Select Board signed checks & manifest 12 totaling $15,246.18.
Sign Pistol Permit
Select Board signed pistol permit for Crystal Pelletier
Sign Approved Work Safety Policy
Select Board signed Work Safety Policy
Sign MS-232
Select Board signed Dept. of Revenue form MS-232, Report of Appropriations Voted.
Sign Treasurer’s Reports
Select Board signed Treasurer’s Reports for December 2023 and January 2024.
Pew Owners: Lawn Maintenance
Phil Stearns, President of Pew Owners Association, addressed the SB. Due to damage done by the town plow to the lawn at the church, the Pew Owners are requesting financial support in repairing the lawn. It was decided that the Pew Owners would secure a quote for lawn repair and come back to the Select Board. Suggested that the Select Board work with road agent, if possible, to use Town equipment to help with repairs. Select Board Chair, Glenn Wiggin, said the Select Board will look for a solution so this does not continue to occur.
Ray Perkins: Procedures
Ray Perkins submitted a written request, Pursuant to the Right to Know Law (RSA. 91-A) for, “All emails, regarding for the period all critical inquiries and responses pertaining to government agencies and department, legal question, insurance questions, etc.” for the period from 8/22/23 to present that did not originate from the email address SELECTBOARD @TOWNOFSTARK.COM”.
Department Reports
- Town Clerk, Patty Peel, was given the Oath of Office by Select Board Chair Glenn Wiggin. Patty reported that Stark was asked by the NH DMV to register motor vehicles for Northumberland in the interim while their newly elected Town Clerk receives training. Northumberland is willing to compensate us for any extra time our Town Clerk works to complete registration.
- Glenn Wiggin made a motion to appoint Elaine Monahan as tax collector, Lisa Demers 2nd the motion. Motion Passed Unanimously. The Select Board signed a compensation agreement with the tax collector, as required by RSA 41:33.
- Motion to move over the Public Works Discussion, to be discussed in nonpublic made by Glenn Wiggin, 2nd by Lisa Demers. Motion Passed Unanimously
- Glenn Wiggin reviewed estimates received from Mason Enterprises on the rebuilding of Woodbury Cole Road. Discussion between Select Board and the public present on the condition of Town Roads. No decisions were made.
- The request from Fire Chief, Charles Nesbitt, to bill insurance for a motor vehicle collision was reviewed. The Select Board requested Patty Peel reach out to the Chief to ask for the information necessary for the billing.
Old Business
- Sealed Bid—Patty Peel will put the 1969 Mack CF600 Fire Engine out to bid on GovDeals and NHMA for a reserved bid of $10,000. Bids due by April 20, 2024. Patty Will check with the fire chief for other possible options to put out for bid.
- Thompson Road House—Patty Peel reviewed the steps outlined by Attorney Riff’s office for the sale of tax deeded property. A question came up regarding a federal lien on the property. Patty will clarify with Attorney Riff’s Office.
New Business
- Avitar—In 2025, Avitar will no longer have an assessor available to Stark. Patty Peel will get quotes from other assessors for the SB to review.
- Riverside Rescue Proposal—The SB saw no need for the Town to enter into a contract with Riverside Rescue.
- Planning Board Representative from SB—Motion by Glenn Wiggin, 2nd by Crystal Pelletier, to appoint Lisa Demers as the SB representative to the Planning Board. Motion Passed Unanimously.
Other Business
- 250th Celebration—The Select Board approved selling ducks for the Duck Race both at the Transfer Station and the Town Hall. A member of the 250th Celebration would sell at the Transfer Station. The Office Manager, Town Clerk, and Tax Collector will sell at the Town Hall.
- Chris Wheelock apologized to the SB for a comment made at Town Meeting regarding permission to expend money in the unassigned fund balance. The SB does not have permission to spend without a vote of the Town Meeting, though they are able to use to reduce taxes. Chris suggested putting an article in the warrant next year to name the SB as agents to expend, up to a certain limit.
- Bob Gale mentioned to the SB that the Planning Board could use some training/workshops.
- Bob Gale mentioned that the Select Board had decided to put an article on the Town Meeting warrant to put a 2nd fence and gate at the transfer station. Patty Peel will look back at the minutes to see if the motion was made and passed by the SB.
- Lisa Demers updated the Select Board on the Transfer Station. Everything is all set for Permit by Notification application and we are moving forward with the Waiver Application.
- Lisa Demers shared bylaws for the fire department from 2014/2015. She also had SOGs for the Fire Department from 2019. The Fire Department and the JLMC should work on updating these documents and presenting them to the Select Board by April 17, 2024.
- Lisa Demers asked if we had received a list of the credentials of each fire fighter, as requested at the March 6, 2024 meeting. She would also like to make certain we have criminal record checks and certification from all fire department members by April 30, 2024. Patty Peel will be responsible for gathering this information.
- Select Board signed two excavation tax warrants and two intents to excavate.
- Cheryl Nolan asked about library trustees elected; Patty Peel is still contacting those elected through write ins for these positions.
Non-Public
Glenn Wiggin made a motion to go into nonpublic pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II (a), (b), and (e), 2nd by Crystal Pelletier.
Session 1: 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.
Session 2: RSA 91-A:3, II (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
Session 3: RSA 91-A:3, II(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been
threatened in writing of filed by or against this board or any subdivision thereof, or by or against any member thereof because of his or her membership therein, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
Glenn Wiggin Yes Lisa Demers Yes Crystal Pelletier Yes
Motion Passed. Select Board Entered Non-public at 7:30 pm.
Motion to return to public session, Glenn Wiggin, 2nd Crystal Pelletier.
Glenn Wiggin Yes Lisa Demers Yes Crystal Pelletier Yes
Public session reconvened at 9:02 pm.
Motion to Seal Minutes of non-public session 1 by Lisa Demers, 2nd by Crystal Pelletier because it is determined that divulgence of this information would likely adversely affect the reputation of another person other than a member of this Board.
Roll call vote to seal minutes: Glenn Wiggin yes, Lisa Demers yes, Crystal Pelletier yes
Motion Passed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Glenn Wiggin, 2nd by Lisa Demers
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 pm
*Select Board Meeting April 3, 2024 6 pm Stark Town Hall
*Planning Board Meeting April 10, 2024 6 pm Stark Town Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Peel, Office Manager
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Glenn Wiggin, Select Board Chair Date Approved
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Lisa Demers, Select Board Member Jim Walsh, Select Board Member
NONPUBLIC SESSION MUNUTES
STARK NH SELECTBOARD
March 20, 2024
Members Present: Glenn Wiggin, Lisa Demers, Crystal Pelletier
Motion to enter Nonpublic Session made by Glenn Wiggin, seconded by Crystal Pelletier
Specific Statutory Reasons cited as foundation for the nonpublic employee.
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.
RSA 91-A:3, II (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
RSA 91-A:3, II(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been
threatened in writing of filed by or against this board or any subdivision thereof, or by or against
any member thereof because of his or her membership therein, until the claim or litigation has
been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
Roll Call Vote to enter nonpublic session: Glenn Wiggin Yes, Lisa Demers Yes, Crystal Pelletier Yes
Entered nonpublic session at 7:30 pm.
Other persons present during nonpublic sessions:
Stephan Gilman, Jack Pepau, Patty Peel-Office
NONPUBLIC MUNUTES
STARK NH SELECTBOARD
March 20, 2024
Members Present: Glenn Wiggin, Lisa Demers, Crystal Pelletier
Motion to enter Nonpublic Session made by Glenn Wiggin, seconded by Crystal Pelletier
Specific Statutory Reasons cited as foundation for the nonpublic employee.
RSA 91-A:3, II (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
RSA 91-A:3, II(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been
threatened in writing of filed by or against this board or any subdivision thereof, or by or against
any member thereof because of his or her membership therein, until the claim or litigation has
been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
Roll Call Vote to enter nonpublic session: Glenn Wiggin Yes, Lisa Demers Yes, Crystal Pelletier Yes
Entered nonpublic session at 7:30 pm.
Other persons present during nonpublic session: Patty Peel-Office Manager
RSA 91-A:3, II (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
Minutes: Select Board discussed position of John Ryan, who had been hired to work as a Public Works employee. Mr. Ryan is not currently completing work for the Town but will be returning to work for the Town in a couple of months.
RSA 91-A:3, II(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been
threatened in writing of filed by or against this board or any subdivision thereof, or by or against
any member thereof because of his or her membership therein, until the claim or litigation has
been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
Select Board reviewed Summons of Civil Action received March 20, 2024
Motion to leave nonpublic sessions and return to public session by Glenn Wiggin, seconded by Crystal Pelletier.
Motion Passed
Public session reconvened at 9:02 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Peel, Office Manager
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Glenn Wiggin, Select Board Chair Date Approved
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Lisa Demers, Select Board Member Jim Walsh, Select Board Member