VPC Meeting, Jan. 17, 2007
Daniels Room, 7 p.m.
Present were Howard Mansfield,
Gamble, Mary Covington, Kurt Grassett, Steve Pope,
1. The DES Application -- Kurt & Tom related the application is looking
reasonably well. Two stages have been completed and an individual has
been assigned to cover the application process. The final revision is
being completed by Kurt for delivery tomorrow (18th). This is a 60/40
funding with the majority by the DES and the remainder by the town and
NH DOT (which will mainly be in labor and materials vice literal
money). All the survey and design engineering will be done by the
state. We are awaiting final approval, estimated to be in February.
2. Wires Fundraising Mary said there was a meeting with consultant Bill
Dunlop regarding the feasibility study conducted to determine the ability to
raise the goal of $220,000. The group agreed that the goal is attainable, but
that the case needed to be edited to emphasize the urgency of the project.
Howard revised the case including the explanation that we have great
relationships with the utilities, which have agreed to facilitate the project.
New prospective donors will be contacted to firm up the support levels for the
project. A 501c3 will be set up to handle the funding received and a treasurer
is needed.
3. TCSP Mary reported that she, Tom and Kurt met with the selectboard on January 16. The Board approved the draft letter to Commissioner Carol Murray asking her to request assistance from Senator Gregg with obtaining federal funding for three projects to improve drainage and safety on Main Street.
4. Survey warrant. Kurt relayed that the warrant has been emailed to
the town attorney and if no modifications are needed the warrant will
go before town meeting for approval and then out to bid. It is
estimated the warrant will be for between $25,000 and $28,000.
5. Trees warrant Kurt said was have over $3,000 left over from last
years tree work, which will be used for the tree maintenance this
year. There will be no warrant for tree work this year.
6. Project Schedule: Further questions and discussion. Tom wanted to
know if there were any corrections, additions and modifications to the
schedule.
7. Next Meeting: 7 Feb 2007