Selectboard Minutes
Town of Greenfield
7 Sawmill Road, Greenfield, NH 03047
Selectboard’s Minutes
Thursday, March 17, 2022 – 5:30 PM
Selectboard: Chairman Mason Parker, Selectman Michael Borden, Selectman Tom Bascom
Staff: Aaron Patt, Town Administrator;
Public:
Documents for Discussion/Signature
- Payroll Check manifest dated 3/18/2022 in the amount of $40,447.51
- Employee Wages Worksheet
- Veterans’ Tax Credit Application
- Oak Park Rental – ConVal Soccer Club
- Minutes of 3/10/2022
Other letters/ items for Discussion/Signature:
1. MS-232 Report of Appropriations
2. Lease Agreement – Cat 938M Loader
3. Lease Agreement – SCBA
4. Paving Quote – Brox Industries
5:30 PM: Selectboard Meeting
Town Administrator Patt opened the meeting and noted that there were no public present. The Town Administrator explained that as a result of the election, the Board does not have a Chairperson. The first order of business is for the board members to elect a new Chairperson. The Selectboard discussed the role of the Chairperson and Selectman Parker volunteered to be the Chair. A discussion followed. It was agreed that Selectman Parker would be the Chair. Selectman Parker motioned to have the board appoint him as Chairperson. Selectman Borden seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-0 in favor of the motion. Town Administrator Patt turned the meeting over to the new Chair.
The Chair brought forward a discussion relative to the lease agreements for the new DPW loader, and the Fire Department SCBA gear. Chairman Parker made a motion to authorize Town Administrator Patt to sign the lease agreements. Selectman Borden seconded the motion. Chairman Parker called the vote and the Board voted 3-0 in support of the motion. Town Administrator Patt will manage the lease agreements.
The Selectboard discussed the weekly meeting schedule and were of a consensus that the meetings will continue on Thursday evenings.
DPW Director Jim Morris joined the meeting. The Board held a brief discussion with Director Morris about the pollinator gardens at the wastewater field behind Harvester Market. The Board affirmed their discussion with the Chair of the Conservation Commission: the wastewater field will be mowed regularly going forward. Director Morris discussed a free water test service available through NH Department of Environmental Services. After discussion the Board reached an agreement that the town should participate in the water testing program (for town facilities).
Next, the Selectboard discussed the appointment of selectboard members to other town boards. At the conclusion of the discussion the Board agreed that Selectman Borden will attend the Selectmen’s Advisory Committee meetings at ConVal. Selectman Borden will continue to attend the Ambulance Advisory Committee meetings with Wilton Ambulance. Chairman Parker will continue to sit on the Planning Board. Selectman Bascom will be the Ex Officio member of the Zoning Board. The Board voted unanimously for each of the assignments.
The Chair discussed the next meeting, noting that Town Administrator Patt will be on vacation the week of the 25th.
The Chair stated that the Board would review and approve Consent Agenda items.
The Chair reviewed an A/P manifest dated 3/18/2022 in the amount of $40,447.51. Selectman Borden made a motion to approve the manifest and release the funds. The Chair seconded the motion. On a vote of 3-0 the motion was approved.
The Chair reviewed an employee wage worksheet. Selectman Borden made a motion to approve the worksheet for 2022. The Chair seconded the motion. On a vote of 3-0 the motion was approved.
The Chair reviewed a Veteran’s Tax Exemption application. Selectman Borden made a motion to approve the application. The Chair seconded the motion. On a vote of 3-0 the motion was approved.
The Chair requested a motion to approve the minutes from the Selectboard’s 3/10/2022 meeting. Selectman Borden made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The Chair seconded the motion. On a vote of 3-0 the motion was approved.
The Board signed the MS-232 Report of Appropriations following the passage of warrant articles at Town Meeting.
The Board reviewed and discussed a paving quote from Brox Industries. It was noted that asphalt prices have spiked recently so the amount of work may be dependent on the asphalt prices during the summer. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Chair made a motion to waive the purchasing policy requirements in light of the unique pricing capability of Brox Industries with respect to asphalt (the company makes the asphalt and other vendors would have to purchase and mark-up the product) and to award the paving bid to Brox. The motion was seconded by Selectman Borden. On a vote of 3-0 in favor the board voted unanimously to support the award.
The Board discussed Memorial Day and requested that the Sportsmen’s Club be contacted to see if the club would be interested in coordinating the memorial.
Selectman Borden updated the Board on recent changes in law that will require the Board to be the Health Officer and meet at least once a year.
The Chair would like the Board to bring five goals forward for discussion at the next meeting.
The Board requested that the Fire Chief join the next meeting to kick off meetings with Department Heads.
There being no further business the Board voted to adjourn.
Adjournment
At 7:38pm, Selectman Borden made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by the Chair. The motion carried 3-0.