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Town of Plymouth Minutes from the May 22, 2017 Select Board Meeting

Town of Plymouth Select Board Meeting Minutes Plymouth Town Hall Plymouth, NH 03264

May 22, 2017

Members Present: Mr. John Randlett, Chair, Mr. Neil McIver, Mr. Bill Bolton, Mr. Mike Ahern, Mr. Bryan Dutille

Members Absent:

Others Present: Mr. Paul Freitas, Ms. Kathryn Lowe

6:00 pm. Mr. John Randlett called the meeting to order and Mr. Neil McIver led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approve Minutes:  BOS W/S April 10, 2017: Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. Ahern to approve these minutes. All in favor.  BOS Non-Public April 10, 2017: Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. Bolton to approve these minutes. All in favor.  BOS minutes April 10, 2017: Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. Ahern to approve these minutes. All in favor. Mr. Randlett and Mr. McIver abstained from voting on the previous 3 sets of minutes.  BOS Non-Public May 1, 2017: Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. Ahern to approve these minutes. All in favor.  BOS W/S May 8, 2017: Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. McIver to approve these minutes. All in favor.  BOS Non-Public May 8, 2017: Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. Bolton to approve these minutes. All in favor.  BOS minutes May 8, 2017: Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. Bolton to approve these minutes. All in favor. Mr. Dutille abstained.

Announcements:  The Select Board will meet on the following dates: Regular meetings – 6:00PM: Monday, June 12th and 26th, 2017.  Work review sessions prior to the regular meeting will start at 5:00PM.

All of the above meetings will be held in the Town Hall, unless otherwise posted  Citizens wishing to be listed on the Select Board’s Agenda should notify the Town Hall before 12:00 PM the Friday before the scheduled meeting.  Town offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day. The Plymouth Memorial Day parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. (line-up begins at 10:00 a.m. at the armory) Page 2 Town of Plymouth Minutes from the May 22, 2017 Select Board Meeting

 New members are needed for Planning Board and Zoning Board positions. If interested, please submit a letter of intent to the Plymouth Select Board’s Office 6 Post Office Square, Plymouth, NH 03264.  Plymouth Village Water and Sewer Dept. – Hydrant Flushing notification (attached) was read.  Plymouth Fire Department parking lot will be closed May 31, 2017 thru June 5, 2017. Call 536-1253.

Chairman’s Comments:

Appointments:  Lisa Doner - Re-appointment to Conservation Commission: Mr. Randlett read a letter of intent (attached). Mr. McIver made a motion; seconded by Mr. Dutille to re- appoint Mrs. Doner to the Conservation Commission. All in favor.

New Purchase Orders:  Joe Fagnant - Industrial Traffic Lines, Inc.; Layout and stripe: $3,350.00. Mr. Bolton made a motion; seconded by Mr. McIver, to approve this purchase order. All in favor.  Joe Fagnant – KV Partners; Bell Rd. Drainage Design Phase 2: $9,225.00. Mr. Freitas pointed out that this work is covered under FEMA and Emergency Management. Several residents on Bell Rd. commented that they were concerned about the dust, future work, and maintenance of the road. Mr. Fagnant stated that this is for the design work only. Easements by land owners need to be signed to do this work. An easement agreement including beginning and ending dates will be under advisement and will be addressed in the near future. Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. McIver to approve this purchase order. All in favor.  Casino Clogston – Industrial Protection Services; 40 Scott Breathing Air Cylinders, 45 minute carbon with valve: $45,440.00. This was discussed at the work session. Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. Bolton to approve this purchase order. All in favor.

New/Other Business:

Committee Reports:  Mr. McIver met with Plymouth Village Water and Sewer District (PVW&SD). He explained the resolution which states that Plymouth is a destination for environmental studies and ecotourism. They were very receptive and will consider some type of response and support.  Mr. McIver met with the Department of Resources and Economic Development, in Concord. He met with Mike Bergeron and discussed marketing, long and short term aspects, grant process and grants available.  Mr. McIver met with Vicki Simoneau with Cultural and Natural Resources, who runs major advertising campaigns that we could be included in. We need to work with the Central NH Chamber of Commerce, there is funding available there. This is the beginning of a process of developing plans to try to market the Town. Page 3 Town of Plymouth Minutes from the May 22, 2017 Select Board Meeting

 Mr. McIver attended a Conservation Commission meeting. A University student did a study on how we can improve aspects of our hiking trails. Mr. McIver and the Conservation Commission also met with a group of citizens from the Loon Lake Association. They hope to work with us on developing some form of access to the lake.  Mr. McIver announced that Dick Piper was able to save the old river gauge, which had to be removed for the new bridge to be built. River gauging originated in Plymouth. Mr. Piper has stored it and would like to have it restored and put back near its original location. Further discussion is needed.  Mr. Ahern attended a Chamber Board meeting. There are 86 members that have joined for the upcoming year beginning July 1st. An end of the year celebration for members will take place June 6th at Deep Haven Rocky World, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Frank Cocchiarella spoke briefly. The new Chamber has a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and asks that the Select Board consider becoming a member. The more funding, the better for the Chamber. The Chamber supports the whole region, and could look into grant money.  Mr. Bolton attended a Planning Board meeting. A lot line adjustment application on Fairgrounds Rd. was discussed. Additional information is needed and a few things from the Board have been suggested.  An application to build an event building “Peverly Barn” by Alex Ray was reviewed, as well as a lot line adjustment for the Last Chair, to relieve parking problems.  Mr. Bolton also attended a Plymouth Energy Commission meeting. One of the projects discussed was the solar array project, proposed for Recycling Center. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.

Public Comments: None

Mr. Randlett asked for a motion to go into non-public.

6:42 PM: Mr. Ahern made a motion; seconded by Mr. Dutille to go into Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II(a thru i). All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Roach