Board members present:  W. James Griswold, Chairman; Frank W. Reinhold, Jr  and John LaCourse

Others present:  Diane L. Guimond, Town Administrator, Caren Rossi, Henry Brackett and Kathy Hendry, Town Secretary

1.   Chairman Griswold called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.   New Business:

Board discussed 4 possible candidates to fill the 2 vacant Planning Board positions. Richard Wellington was brought up as a possible candidate.  Frank explained that he had spoken with Dick Wellington a while back and discussed the possibility of him sitting on the planning board.  He had not heard back from Dick until today.  Dick explained that he had just gotten back from vacation and would consider being on the board. Caren Rossi explained that she thought he did not want to be on the board but would consider being and alternate on the ZBA. The board discussed this but made no decision. One of the candidates was disqualified due to her inability to be unbiased, which is a requirement of the position. Selectman Reinhold said that it was very difficult to remain unbiased at times, but it is a requirement of the position to do that. He felt that Bambi Miller would have a difficult time due to her views on conservation. He felt that all though Bambi was qualified, we already have her type of expertise on the board with the other members. He liked the idea of a woman on the board.  Selectman LaCourse explained that he felt Mark Beliveau would be a great asset to the board.  He has been on the board before, and he did an excellent job. Mark Beliveau would bring new ideas and talents to the Planning Board as he is a land lawyer. Jim Griswold expressed that he knew Mark through business and personally and he also felt he would be an asset to the board. Frank Reinhold, Jr made a motion to appoint Mark Beliveau, Chairman Griswold seconded. Chairman Griswold called for a discussion. There being none, Chairman Griswold called for a vote.  Selectman LaCourse felt that Lou Ann Griswold was a great choice for the position. Jim Griswold excused himself from any discussion and vote with regards to Lou Ann Griswold. Lou Ann’s qualifications, as presented on her resume, were discussed by Frank and John. Selectman Reinhold endorsed Lou Ann. He further stated that he would like to see more women representatives in Town government because they bring a fresh new perspective to issues. Selectmen Reinhold motioned to appoint Lou Ann Griswold, Selectmen John LaCourse seconded. Selectman Reinhold called for a discussion. There being none, Chairman Griswold called for a vote. Motion passes.

Board discussed the personnel committee. This will be done in two “phases”, phase I will be editorial in nature; correcting spelling, grammar, etc. as well as checking for out-dated information. First meeting will be on Monday, April 7. The committee will have an anticipated completion date of June 1. Members will be as follows: 

Chairman Griswold motioned to approve committee. Selectman LaCourse seconded. There being no discussion, motion was passed. Phase II involving consideration, benefits will be on hold until the “step program” can furnish necessary information.

3.  Department Head Reports:

Town Administrator Guimond requested an increase in credit card limit from $ 1,000 to $ 1,500. Selectman Reinhold said that $ 2,000 would be a better number. Selectman LaCourse made a motion to accept, Chairman Griswold seconded. Motion passes.

Town Administrator Guimond requested $ 85 in additional pay to Suzanne DeRocchi for attendance at Safety Committee/Emergency Planning Meetings per LAB-602.1,d Chairman Griswold motioned to accept, Selectman LaCourse seconded. There being no discussion motion was passed.

Town Administrator Guimond mentioned that she had a meeting with resident Valeriy Kondratenko of Riverside Farm Drive regarding inconsistencies in the budget that he had noticed at Town Meeting. She explained the entire budget process and he was satisfied with the explaination.

Re: Cheney property: $ 75,000 deposit held in Bond needs to moved to an escrow account.

Board signed appointment slip for Scott Kemp, Strafford Regional Planning Commission.

Board signed new policeman Anthony Cinfo’s paperwork

4.  There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM

Minutes recorded by:

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Kathy Hendry, Town Secretary

Minutes accepted by:

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W. James Griswold, Chairman

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Frank W. Reinhold, Jr

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John LaCourse

Lee Board of Selectmen