Selectboard Minutes

TOWN OF ANTRIM
Select Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 12, 2021
6:00 PM Town Hall

Board Members Present: John Robertson, Chairman; Robert L Edwards, Selectman; Tom Davis, Selectman

Staff Present: Donna Hanson, Town Administrator

Others Present: Rick Wolf & Anna Giraldi, Quantum Construction, LLC Engineers; C. R. Willeke, Department of Transportation – Bridge Division

Agenda Items:

I.  Approval of Minutes

• Mr. Edwards moved to approve the June 28, 2021 minutes. Mr. Davis seconded. Passed 3/0

II.  High Street Bridge

• Mr. Willeke explained that Craig Road Bridge is still in the State bridge program. The town completed that bridge so switching out that bridge for High Street is an option. The State would contribute $400,000 towards the High Street Bridge. Mr. Wolf and Ms. Giraldi went over timing for the design and construction. The BOS will need to go back to town meeting in 2022 because the 2021 warrant was for a timber bridge at the price of $245,000.  The steel bridge will be approximately $1,250,000. There is hope that there will be funds from the Federal Government in the near future and the Select Board want to make sure this is a shovel ready job. Mr. Davis moved to go ahead with the design from Quantum. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0.

III.  Swap Shop

• Ms. Hanson stated that she wanted to start discussing the possibility of opening or permanently closing the swap shop.  The town’s insurance company recommends that the Swap Shop be supervised. This will cut down on liability to the town. It was noticed that residents drop things at the Swap Shop that should be disposed of in the C & D pile. When they do this the town has to pay to haul it away. It was decided to do more research by calling and visiting other towns with swap shops.

IV.  Shea Field Agreement/Gym Agreement

• Mr. Edwards moved to accept the Shea Field and Town Gym agreement. Mr. Davis seconded. Passed 3/0

V.  Meetings Attended

• Mr. Edwards attended the Water & Sewer Commissioners meeting. Minutes can be found here.
• Mr. Edwards spoke to Counsel for the Public regarding a letter from Counsel that can be found at https://www.nhsec.nh.gov/ regarding the noise analysis controversy.

VI.  Town Administrator Update

• Ms. Edwards moved to accept the ARPA funds and make Ms. Hanson authorized signor. Mr. Davis seconded. Pass 3/0.
• The Select Board accepted Ms. Hanson’s December 16, 2021 retirement date. Ms. Hanson will work to update the job description and place an ad for her replacement.

VII.  Other Business

• Mr. Edwards wondered if a structural engineer is needed for the brick work damage under the murals on the town hall. Mr. Davis doesn’t have a concern that there is structural damage but does think it needs immediate attention. The scope of work needs to be defined before moving forward.

VIII.  Mr. Davis moved to go into non-public RSA 91:A3 (e) pending claims. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0

IX.  Mr. Edwards moved to seal the non-public minutes. Mr. Davis seconded. Passed 3/0

X.  Closing

• Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn at 8:30 PM. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0

            Respectfully submitted, Donna Hanson