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Peterborough accepts donations, approves capital spending and moves forward on Hancock police contract
Summary
The Select Board unanimously accepted donations for a batting cage and two radar speed signs, approved several capital expenditures including a downtown stormwater study and playground court replacement, and authorized the town administrator to negotiate a temporary police contract with Hancock.
At its May 19 meeting, the Peterborough Select Board unanimously accepted multiple donations, approved capital expenditures and authorized town staff to proceed with contract negotiations for temporary police service in Hancock.
Recreation Director Craig Fraley described a $3,700 donation from the Steven Crowe Foundation and the Keith Michael Sullivan Foundation to purchase an indoor batting cage for the town gym. Fraley said setup and takedown take roughly five minutes and that the town plans to charge the hourly gym rate because the cage occupies most of the space. The board voted to accept the donation.
Public Works Director Seth MacLean presented a $6,899 donation from New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB) for two radar speed-display signs on Route 202; NHDOT permitting for the state-owned road has been completed. Resident Deborah Camera/Camara voiced safety concerns about vehicles pulling from NHBB’s drive; NHBB Facilities Manager Alex Suzzi acknowledged some employees drive faster than they should and said the company addresses such incidents when reported. Ms. Tucker noted that drivers often slow when feedback is displayed on radar signs. The board approved the donation and purchase of the signs.
The board approved an expenditure of up to $62,950 from the Greater Downtown TIF Expendable Trust Fund to pay Hoyle, Tanner & Associates for downtown stormwater investigative work. The board also approved spending up to $40,620 from the Recreation Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to replace the Adams Playground basketball court (JDK Pavement was the lowest bidder; Advantage Tennis will paint and install hoops after curing) and up to $5,000 from the Adams Pool Capital Reserve Fund to finalize a SCADA integration to remotely monitor and alarm for chlorine levels.
MacStay reported the Hancock Select Board voted to engage temporary police service with Peterborough; MacStay was authorized to continue contract negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
All motions noted in the minutes passed by unanimous vote during the meeting.
