Town of Lyme
Board of Selectmen
Minutes for January 3, 2008
1. The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened at 8:00 AM in the Fire Station training room. The following attended the entire meeting: Simon Carr, Dick Jones, Charles Ragan, Administrative Assistant Carole Bont and Bookkeeper/Secretary Dina Cutting.
2. The following administrative matters were discussed and actions taken:
a. The minutes for December 20 public and non-public sessions were approved with minor amendments.
b. The manifest was reviewed and signed.
3. Yield Tax assessments(all storm damage) and Yield Tax abatements were signed for:
a. Lisa Cohen Map 410 Lot 33.1 $362.18
b. Janine Weins Map 408 Lot 35 $724.23
c. James Movelle Map 407 Lot 78 $45.42
d. Roger & Christine Berger Map 408 lot 41 $607.06
e. Lindsay Mather Map 407 lot 120 $73.20
f. David Mather Map 417 lot 7 $20.60
g. Anna Tosteson Map 403 lot 52 $100.50
h. William & Ann Bokermann Map 410 lot 9.1 $1,042.14
4. Planning and Zoning:
a. The Board voted to formally designate Francesca Latawiec as Planning and Zoning Administrator with authority to approve and sign building and zoning permits.
b. The Board gave approval to Francesca to telecommute when weather conditions would make it difficult for her to get in or return home.
5. There was a discussion on the Library Trustees’ request for the Board to meet them next Monday to discuss the basement escape windows. The Board has a prior conflicting appointment. Dina will prepare a package of information, covering the design and stability issues for the Trustees’ meeting and the Board will meet with them at a later date, if required.
6. Schedule for Primary Election:
a. Set-up: Monday January 7 5:00 PM
b. Election Day:
i. Charles 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
ii. Dick 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
iii. Simon 2:30 PM Onwards.
7. The Transfer Station committee had discussed Patty’s email and concern over suspending the green stickers. It was confirmed that they would be sold until the current supply ran out, when the issue would be reviewed.
8. There was a discussion on the draft “Memorandum of Understanding” between the Town and Crossroads Academy. Dina will revise the memorandum.
9. The issue of the switch over of the worker’s compensation insurance carrier was discussed. Dina was authorized to notify Town Counsel of Primex’s claim that they have not been notified of the switch in time.
10. The public hearing for the town offices’ bond has been set for Thursday January 24 at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
11. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 AM.
Simon Carr
Recorder
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