Meeting location: Town offices
Date: October 11, 2018
Members present: Jay Jacobs, Jonathon Miner; Kathleen Scott
Meeting opened: 7:00 pm. Meeting adjourned: 9:00 pm

Documents signed or reviewed:
SB approved SB Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2018.

Departments, Boards and Committees:
SB has scheduled a Department Heads meeting for Tuesday, October 23, at 9:00 am. An agenda is being drafted and will be distributed.

Code Enforcement – SB noted approved building permit for Ellen Bernard of Number 4 Hill.

Highway Department – SB discussed with Road Agent the condition of the grader and options for repairing or replacing. No decisions were made.

Safety Committee – SB discussed how to move forward with the Safety Committee process. SB will discuss with Jeff Cady, new Emergency Management Director.

Tax Collector – SB acknowledged receipt of correspondence regarding overdue tax payment. SB supports Tax Collector in her statutory responsibilities.

Other Business:
SB will draft an appeal Letter to the DOL requesting reprieve from fines considering steps that have been taken and are being taken to address violations cited in the report, including repairs at town offices and the recycling center. A statement from the SB to the DOL is due by 10/29.

Noise Complaint – SB discussed a complaint letter regarding loud music and will respond to the correspondent and the party named. SB noted the town does not have a noise ordinance.

Town offices – SB considered ideas for consolidating and digitizing files, organizational layout and potential options for increased office space and efficiency. No decisions were made.

SB acknowledged receipt of Monadnock Region Child Advocacy Center request for $500 donation. SB asks that this be placed in budget prep file.

Upcoming Meetings:
October 23– SB will meet with Department Heads at 9:00 am.
November 1– Grace Levergood from the Dam Bureau will hold a Public Information Meeting at 6 pm at Town Offices on the Chesham Dam reconstruction project.
November 6– General Election at Town Offices