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Monday, December 4, 2023, 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Town Hall
A meeting of the Select Board

Selectboard Meeting - 5 Academy Hill Road, Conway - 6:00 p.m.
Meetings are now held every other Monday and are at this time accessible via Zoom.

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• Meeting ID: 658 679 6584
• Passcode: conwaysb

Meeting of Select Board

Members: (Quorum)

• Present: Christopher Waldo, at 6:00 PM
• Present: Philip Kantor, Chair, at 6:00 PM
• Present: Erica Goleman, at 6:00 PM

Also Present:

• Bob Armstrong
• Lee Whitcomb
• George Forcier
• Laurie Lucier
• Veronique Blanchard and Adam Reed

See original Agenda Final Minutes

Meeting opened: 6:00 PM

Meeting closed: 6:36 PM

0. Meeting Preliminaries

   • Meeting Opened / Attendance Taken (see above).

   • Minutes Approved: Mon, Nov 20 - Selectboard and Finance

1. Warrants

   • - Vote to approve the Accounts Payable Warrant W24-10 in the amount of $140,079.37; the Payroll Warrant PW24-10 in the amount of $136.562.65, and the Payroll Deduction Warrant PDW24-10 in the amount of $33,247.84.

     General Discussion...
     The Chair abstained due to concerns with the Highway Department rental of a truck that is being rented because the department truck is down and needs repairs.

     MOTION, moved by Erica Goleman, seconded by Christopher Waldo: .

     Pass: Aye: Christopher Waldo, Erica Goleman. Abstain: Philip Kantor.

2. Meetings Attended by Select Board Members

3. Public Comments. None

   • Public

4. Unfinished Business.

   • - Discussion and possible vote(s) regarding the July 2023 rain events on steps Town is taking to remediate town damages; obtain Town compensation; alleviate and address resident concerns; remediate Town infrastructure which worsened flood damages; assist private individuals and non profits in remediating damages; and to help obtain compensation for losses to private residences and property.

5. New Business

   • - Discussion and vote on a letter of support for the MBI Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program; Bob Armstrong.

     General Discussion...
     There are some homes in Conway that have long driveways which comes with a large price tag for Comcast to install cable. There is grant money available for Comcast to apply for that may help bring the cost down for home owners. A lack of internet and cable brings the property value down for these citizens. Hopefully by signing this letter of support, these properties will receive some benefits for the home owners and the town.

     MOTION, moved by Philip Kantor, seconded by Erica Goleman: To sign a letter of support for Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program.

     Pass: Aye: Philip Kantor, Christopher Waldo, Erica Goleman.

   • - Possible tax rate classification hearing with Board of Assessors

     General Discussion...
     Postponed until December 5, at 1:30 in the Assessor's office.

     MOTION, moved by Philip Kantor, seconded by Erica Goleman: To postpone the meeting with the Assessors until December 5, at 1:30.

     Pass: Aye: Philip Kantor, Christopher Waldo, Erica Goleman.

6. Items Not Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting

7. Town Administrator update

   • General Discussion...
     A meeting was scheduled so all committees and departments can update the Selectboard on their past year. This will be January 18th, at 5:00 p.m., at the Grammar School cafeteria.

     1. TA_2023-12-04_Update.pdf

8. Selectboard member comments/concerns

   • General Discussion...
     The scheduling of the Town Administrator review was requested. All agreed on January 2nd, in an executive session following the regular meeting.
     
     The craft festival that was held at the Grammar School was a big success.
     
     The Chair wanted to recognize Sue and David MacDonald for a successful holiday tree lighting event.

9. Mail

10. Announcements

11. Meeting Wrap-up

    • Next Meetings:
      1. Tue, Dec 5, at 1:30 PM "Selectboard and Board of Assessors" -- Town Hall
      2. Sat, Dec 9, at 1:00 PM "Special Town Meeting" -- Town Hall
      3. Mon, Dec 18, at 6:00 PM "Select Board" -- Town Hall

The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Minutes approved on Thursday, Dec 28, 2023