VPC Meeting  Wed., June 6, 7 pm, Daniels Room

 

The meeting commenced at 7 pm. Present were Howard Mansfield, Tom Pisaturo, Kurt Grassett, Jim Gamble, Dennis Rossiter, Mary Covington, and Steve Pope.

 

AGENDA:

 

1. Drainage update. – Kurt hopes that by September there should be a finalized design for drainage with work commencing in 2008.  Also the preliminary data collection for the survey has been completed and it is continuing on schedule, possibly by the end of July.

 

2. TCSP – Mary related that our representatives have written letters of support for the grant. Kurt has heard that we should not expect any decision until August.

 

3. Street Edges – Search for antique granite – Howard has only had limited success but continues to look.

 

4. Tree work – Dennis presented a proposal by Broad Oak which covered work for trees which need work. There are questions regarding some trees, which may or may not be on town land.  The total for trimming and pruning of trees known to be on town land will be around $1700.

Removal of some other trees are pending the results of the survey.

Replacement trees were also discussed but numbers are pending the survey results.

 

5. New business.  Looking forward, work on the the following items will commence post-survey and decision on the TCSP (yes or no):

 

n Street lights – Apply to MCLF for design money in Sept.

n Sidewalks (North side)-- Safe Routes to School. (SRTS) NH DOT to start accepting applications in late May.

n Walkways/paths (South side) -- Reestablish path after survey.

Procedure: notifying abutters, HDC, etc.

n Meeting with NHDOT

n Common Edges – Charrette (design workshop) Plan NH deadline is next Feb.

n Welcome/Drive Slow signs – Selectboard: design, size, wording, sponsorship.

 

Next Meeting: July 18th