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Selectmen discuss RTC procedures, hiring a town attorney, equipment upgrades and police cruiser replacement
Summary
The board debated whether RTC should collect cash and sell clear recycling bags, discussed reopening the Swap Shop and hiring a new town attorney, received an update on water equipment/software, and learned a police cruiser was removed from service and will be replaced.
Marlborough selectmen on July 23 discussed several operational matters including recycling center (RTC) practices, the town’s process for hiring an attorney, equipment and software needs, and police fleet maintenance.
The board reviewed the history of selling clear bags at the RTC when mandatory recycling began; clear bags were used so attendants could verify recyclables were not placed in household waste and were once difficult for residents to find at stores. Board members debated whether the RTC should continue collecting money at the site or have all sales handled by the Town Clerk’s Office, and whether paying employees to roll bags into bundles is an efficient use of staff time. Reopening the Swap Shop was discussed but no decision was made.
The board discussed drafting a cover letter and process to hire a new town attorney. Town Administrator Ellen Smith reported on a staff meeting with TI Sales and Granite State Rural Water Association about equipment and software replacement; the board expects more detailed information and pricing at a future meeting.
Chief Byam told the board the 2019 Charger cruiser was taken out of service because repairs would be too costly. The department will replace that vehicle in the next few weeks; the old cruiser will be towed to the outfitter to have equipment removed and transferred to the new vehicle. The board did not record a final disposition for the retired cruiser.
Later in the meeting Dustin Franco and Roland Veaudry left at 11:43 a.m. The board entered a nonpublic session under NH RSA 91-A:3, II(c) at 11:43 a.m.; roll-call votes from Selectman Pitt and Selectman Nelson were recorded as 'Yes.' The public session reconvened at 12:35 p.m., and the board voted to seal the nonpublic minutes. Chairman Paight moved to adjourn at 12:35 p.m.; Selectman Nelson seconded and the vote to adjourn was unanimous.
