Town Board Minutes
February 13, 2007

Minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 7:00 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy A. Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Absent: Paul R. Martin, Councilperson. Also present were: 1 resident, Ron Briggs, Town Attorney and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM and invited everyone to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Resolution No. 62 – 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting held January 2, the Notes from the Bid Opening held January 9, the Minutes of the Town Board Meeting held January 9 and the Minutes of the Annual Audit held January 18, all be accepted as presented. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Resolution No. 63 – 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the private road names “Sentinel Mountain Way” and “Ruffed Grouse Way” be accepted for the private roads leading off the Irish Hill Road going, respectively, to Tom Mingone’s and Bill Boardman’s residences. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Next was a discussion regarding a request that was made for Marcy Field use. Mr. Ferebee explained to the Board that the High Peaks Radio Control Club has requested using Marcy Field for a three day event this summer, which included a Friday, Saturday and Sunday, he said the only glitch is that due to their insurance, no other event can be running at the same time.
The Board Members agreed that it wouldn’t be fair to “kick out” the Farmer’s Market, who is there on Sundays, and serves the whole community. They said it would be okay if the Radio Control Club wanted a Thursday, Friday and Saturday instead.

Mr. Ferebee said he had two letters of interest for individuals interested in the Assessor position and 3 letters of interest for the 2 Planning Board vacancies. The Town Board authorized Mr. Ferebee to set up interviews for these 5 individuals.

The next topic discussed was in relation to the Water District #2 project. Mr. Ferebee reminded the Board that they had adopted a resolution to pay Lynn Edmonds the proposed $30,000 for the land for the new water storage tank.
He said the other amount that was discussed to cover Ms. Edmonds’ expenses has been figured out and comes to $3,767.46.

Resolution No. 64 – 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that upon execution of the final agreement, the Town Board authorize the additional payment of $3,767.46 for a share of the expenses incurred by Lynn Edmonds in relation to the deal for the land for the location of the new water storage tank for Water District #2. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Resolution No. 65 – 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Supervisor’s Monthly Financial Statements for an Amended December 2006 statement and for the January 2007 statement, in its new format, both be accepted as presented and filed with the Town Clerk. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

While the Town Board Members were signing vouchers, there was a brief discussion regarding an assessment issue that Mr. Briggs is defending the Town on.

Resolution No. 66 – 07
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the following bills be accepted for payment, including those that were post paid. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

General Fund bills No. 21 – 82 $42,130.44
Highway Fund bills No. 1 – 25 31,609.32
Library Fund bills No. 5 – 16 2,337.10
Water District #1 bills No. 3 – 13 2,365.99
Water District #2 bills No. 3 – 12 1,367.51
CPF – Hamlet Improvement No. 1 7.00
CPF – Water District #2 No. 2 4.05

Resolution No. 67 – 07
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that all business having been transacted, this meeting be adjourned. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.


Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
February 16, 2007

William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson


 

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