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Selectboard Minutes

Meeting date: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Town of Greenfield

7 Sawmill Road, Greenfield, NH 03047

Selectboard’s Minutes

Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 5:30 PM

Selectboard: Chairman Michael Borden, Selectman Tom Bascom, Selectman Mason Parker

Staff: Aaron Patt, Town Administrator;

Public:

Documents for Review / Approval

  1. Payroll Check Register dated 9/29/2023 in the amount of $32,101.54
  2. A/P “ACH” Check Register dated 9/28/2023 in the amount of $7,035.00
  3. A/P Check Register dated 9/27/2023 in the amount of $140.85
  4. DPW STD Worksheet
  5. DPW Re-Hire Worksheet – Snowplowing
  6. Selectboard Salary
  7. Local River Management Advisory Committee Nomination
  8. Sewer Tax Levy – 4th Quarter
  9. Purchase Request – Police Department Office Supplies
  10. Recreation Invoice – Baseball Scoreboard
  11. Welfare Vouchers (2)
  12. Selectboard Minutes of 9/14/2023

Other letters/ items for Review/Discussion/Signature:

  1. 2024 Education Tax Warrant
  2. Notice to Lienholder – Tax Collector
  3. Greenvale Cemetery Deeds
  4. Audit Representation Letter
  5. Triple Construction Application for Payment – PD roof
  6. Triple Construction Application for Payment – PD final renovation

No Public Forum

5:30 PM: Brian Giammarino, Police Chief

The Chair opened the meeting at 5:30 pm and noted that due to a ConVal Selectmen’s Advisory Committee meeting at 7pm, tonight’s meeting would end at 6:45pm.

The Chair welcomed Police Chief Brian Giammarino to the meeting. Chief Giammarino introduced Michael Sebor to the Selectboard. Mr. Sebor is interested in working part-time for the Greenfield Police Department. Mr. Sebor is currently retired from the State of New Hampshire State Police and has also served in the military. The Board thanked Mr. Sebor for visiting with them. A discussion about the State of New Hampshire Police Academy class schedule was held. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Board thanked Mr. Sebor for his interest in working for the Town of Greenfield. Mr. Sebor shook hands with the members of the Selectboard. The Board is of a consensus that upon completing next steps with the Police Academy that they will welcome Mr. Sebor into the department.

5:45 PM: Jeff LaCourse, Fire Chief

At 5:45, the Chair welcomed Fire Chief Jeff LaCourse to the meeting. Chief LaCourse stated that his visit is to update the Board on the status of the new-to-Greenfield fire truck and advise that there have been some additional repairs required. The cost of the repairs were discussed.  Chief LaCourse stated that the repairs have caused painting the truck and the application of logos to be pushed out. He stated that the early quotes received to paint the truck were much higher than originally anticipated. After several months, the department finally found a reasonably priced shop that can do the work in a reasonable time frame. Chief LaCourse reviewed the Board’s original permission for use of Capital Reserve funds for this purpose, as part of the purchase price, and indicated that the cost will be slightly more than expected. The Selectboard discussed the cost and the quotes received to date and extended permission to cover the increased cost. Chief LaCourse stated that Michael Maguire has been helping with the new truck and has been instrumental in getting the vehicle ready for the road. The repairs can come from the department’s budget and the paint will come from Capital Reserves.

Next, Chief LaCourse updated the Board on the building removal at the Seven Hills facility. The burn went very well and the department put in nearly 14 hours of training time. At the end of the conversation, the Board thanked Chief LaCourse for his report.

6:15 PM: Selectboard Work Session

The Selectboard reviewed the Consent Agenda. On a motion by Selectman Bascom and a second from Selectman Parker, the Board voted 3-0 in favor of accepting and approving the Consent Agenda items.

The Board heard the results of recent interviews for the Administrative Assistant position. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Board opted to expand the hours for W.D. in the tax department.

The Board confirmed that the budget summit will be held at the Greenfield Meeting House on October 28th, a Saturday.

Selectman Bascom stated that he will not be available on November 16th.

There being no further business, the Board voted to adjourn.

Adjournment

At 6:47 pm, Selectman Bascom made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by the Chair. The motion carried 3-0.