SB Meeting Notes Tue Nov 07, 2023

6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 10/30/23
Public Comment - Bob McGahan
Other Business

• Voted to designate Ruth Johnson as the oldest resident and she will receive the "golden" cane.
• 11 Bellor Road LLC— HCA (Host Community Agreement) extension possibility
  • No response from farmers on letter sent, deadline on HCA is Nov 23.  
  • Not clear what happens if deadline is missed.
  • It may be that they have to start from scratch and redo the whole process.
• Heath Historical Society; Sawyer Hall Room Lease
  • The HHS does not wish to sign a 1 year license, they are looking for a longer term commitment.
  • The SB continues to try to find a way to make this work, but there are legal requirements that makes it difficult.
  • The society to submit another option.
• Town-owned properties—update of disposal by auction, appointment of a property manager
  • The treasurer has expressed concern about moving forward on land sale as we do not have specific details on the parcels.
  • The SB is considering the possibility of logging some property.
  • An auction would be Dec 13. The treasure wants to hold off until spring. when two properties in land court will be settled, The SB found this to be a reasonable request. 
  • No action taken.
• Community Hall Window Fundraising 
  • Two persons volunteered (Karen Brooks, Bob Gruen, and Elissa Viarengo as an Ex-Officio member).
  • The Town must have $17,000 before the certification deadline of May of 2025.
  • Target date for reaching the goal of  $17,000 should be Dec 2024 to begin the certification process. 
  • To Donate: Make checks out to Town of Heath and the memo should indicate the purpose such as "Community Hall Windows", "CH Windows".   Checks can be given to Hilma or left in the grey box in Sawyer Hall.
• Community Hall— Building Projects, Discuss Potential Winter Projects Inc. Mold
  • Remediation and Winter Building Use/Status —votes possible
    • The only event planned is the HHS annual meeting on Jan 13.
    • Harnett cost to drain pipes is approx. $500.
    • Cost of electricity  last year was approx. $871, oil was $3018.
    • There are phone costs in addition, but these may be necessary whether or not the building is shut down.
    •  No decision was made.
• Sawyer Hall— Update on Current Building Projects, Discuss Potential Winter Projects Inc. Mold
  • The Sawyer Hall roof is scheduled to be repaired on Friday, Nov 10.
  • Abide is scheduled to check mold damage on Monday, Nov 13.
  • No remediation vote taken.
• MTRSD Proposed Agreement Changes—determine discussion with Finance Committee
  • A letter is to be sent to the district requesting a joint meeting to review both sets of numbers.
• Update on Avery Brook Road tree project
  • Next week Avery Brook will be closed to all but local traffic while the work is being done
• The CDBD (Community Development Block Grant) housing repair program has an additional $18,345 in grant money from loan paybacks to use for eligible homeowner repairs.
• Mail
  • Hilma has completed the first of 3 courses towards Procurement Certification.
  • Heath is eligible for grant money for compost bins. SB voted to participate in backyard compost bin program for up to 3 bins.
  • There is a update from the Cannabis Control Commission which reduces and/or eliminates  community impact benefits to towns 
  • Salt Shed - report due on two locations (current and Bray Road) on Nov 11.