Town of Surry

TOWN OF SURRY SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 16, 2017

Present: Stephen Bemiss, Chairman, William Matlock, Rebecca Collison, Tom Welgoss, Skip Taylor, Richard Black, Tom & Sharon Minogue, Gary Mosley and Angela Smith.

A motion was made to accept the May 2, 2017 minutes as written. Motion Carries.

SELECTMEN: Gary told the Board a plumbing permit was obtained and plumbing in the bathroom is complete. They have hired an electrician who is licensed and insured to do the electrical work. Power has been hooked up and an inspection has been completed. They are having a painter refurbish the windows, Chester will be starting work on the doors. He has contacted a mason to do the chimney repairs. They are looking into heating pumps but may end up going with an alternative heating source. Gary asked about investing the remaining balance that's in reserves for future maintenance of the building. Tom thought this would be okay as long as it was a long term investment. The Committee seems to be making great progress.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Richard gave the Board a purchase order for hose. He mentioned he has been talking with ISO and they inspected department equipment. 12 pieces of hose were no good. He said they are looking at other ways to gain more points for their ISO rating.

TREASURER: Tom had the contracts for cemetery mowing and cleaning services that needed to be signed. Steve signed the contracts. Tom received a proposal for audit services from Jim Wadman's office. Fiscal year 2017 audit will cost $7,066.25. A motion was made to accept the proposal for audit services from Jim Wadman. Motion Carries.

ASSESSING: Angela asked about the foreclosed properties and what the Board wanted to do about them. It will be added to the next agenda.

CEMETERY: The Board signed a deed for a plot in Morgan Bay cemetery.

CONSERVATION: Tom reminded everyone of the walk and talk scheduled for May 21 @ 9AM. He also mentioned they are looking for volunteers to count alewives.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: The Board met with members of the finance committee to discuss the proposed fire department expansion.

WARRANT: A motion was made to accept warrant P/R #46 $7, 398.40 and A/P warrant # 47 $121,891.43 (includes school warrant #22 in the amount of $93,522.83) Motion Carries.

A motion was made to adjourn at 7:26PM. Motion Carries

______Stephen D. Bemiss William I. Matlock Rebecca K. Collison