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Selectboard Minutes

Meeting date: 
Monday, August 9, 2021

TOWN OF ANTRIM
Select Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 9, 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; Marshall Gale, Fire Chief; Brian Lord, Police Chief

Others Present: Bill Nichols, Historical Society

Agenda Items:

I.  Approval of Minutes

  • Mr. Edwards moved to approve the July 26, 2021 minutes. Mr. Davis seconded. Passed 3/0

II.  Fireworks Ordinance

  • Mr. Brandon Stachulski requested to be on the agenda to speak about the procedures used to pass the firework ordinance. Mr. Stachulski was not in attendance at the meeting. The procedures were reviewed and confirmed by legal counsel that a public hearing was not necessary because firework ordinances are governed by RSA 160-C:6. Chief Gale stated that he has not had a complaint about fireworks since the ordinance has been in effect.

III.  Library Memorandum of Understanding

  • Mr. Robertson said he was good with the document as presented. Mr. Edwards said he would like more time to go over it. He thought being able to cancel the document at any time could be a problem.  Mr. Davis said that no matter what category you put the duties in it would still need to get done. Mr. Davis moved to approve the memorandum as amended. Mr. Robertson seconded. Mr. Davis – yes, Mr. Robertson – yes, Mr. Edwards – no. Passed 2/1

IV.  Grapevine Fence

  • Melissa Gallagher, Grapevine Director is requesting permission to construct a 4 foot fence in the front of the building. This will create a safe outdoor space for toddler programs. The Select Board doesn’t have a problem with the project.

V.  Meetings Attended

VI.  Hiring

  • Mr. Davis moved to hire Donna Whitney for the fire/ambulance department. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0

VII.  Town Administrator Update

  • Swap Shop - Ms. Hanson stated that she is waiting to hear back from the Antrim Community Board regarding volunteers to manage the swap shop.
  • Mural Tower – We are still waiting on a few more bids which should come in this week.
  • Everyone agreed on the Lmrik article written by Mr. Edwards. 

VIII.  Other Business

  • Mr. Davis asked if it was possible to install the dry hydrant on Old Pound Road this year. Ms. Hanson will review the budget to see if there are enough funds. Ms. Hanson suggested that if there were not enough funds it could be a warrant article at town meeting in 2022.
  • Mr. Edwards said he will not be here for the August 18, 2021 SEC subcommittee meeting and asked if anyone would be able to go. They will check their schedules.

IX.  Closing

  • Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn at 7:21 PM. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0

            Respectfully submitted, Donna Hanson

Approved by the Select Board:

John Robertson:

Robert L Edwards:

Tom Davis: