BOARD MEETING MINUTES
October 15, 2003
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Knight and Mr. Clukey
Mrs. Silverman arrived at 7:40
At 7:00pm Mrs. Knight convened the meeting.
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH DEAN FAUCHER
· Discuss status of property tax payments: Mr. Faucher would like to find out what he can do to make payments on the back taxes of his property. Mrs. Knight stated that there is an exemption for permanent disability and he should look into this. Mr. Faucher stated that he plans to return to work and he would rather not apply for this. Mr. Faucher questioned if a lien would be listed if he makes payments. Mr. Faucher stated that he is going to court tomorrow he owns the house but it is on Pelkey’s land. They are taking him to court to take the house. Mrs. Thompson stated that if he makes payment arrangements then we would
not take a tax deed. There would still be a lien on the property until the taxes are paid in full. Mrs. Knight stated that we could make an agreement that he will make monthly payments against the tax bill. Mr. Faucher stated that he could make payments of $104.00 a month. Mr. Clukey stated that we would accept payments of $100 a month towards the back taxes. Mr. Faucher stated he feels that the assessment on his property is too high. Mrs. Knight stated that he could file for an abatement on this property. Mrs. Knight stated that Mr. Faucher will also need to make additional payments since there will be added taxes. Mr. Faucher stated that he would have a transfer of military savings from a conduit IRA account in December that he will be receiving. Mrs. Knight stated that we will accept $100 a month and will make arrangements to meet Mr. Faucher in December to discuss the balance due on this account.
7:45 MEET WITH PERRY AND ROBERTA NADEAU: Mr. Nadeau
stated that they would like to put a manufactured home on their property.
They would like to keep the cottage there until they have the manufactured
home in place. They would basically be using the existing cottage for
storage. They will be removing the cottage once the other house is in
place. They plan to do this in April. It will probably take the summer to
remove the cottage. Mrs. Silverman stated that we do not allow two
dwellings on a lot. Mrs. Nadeau questioned what they could take out of
the cottage to not classify it as a dwelling. Mrs. Knight does not see a
problem provided that the kitchen is removed prior to the construction of
the modular home. Mrs. Silverman feels that two separate permits will
need to be applied for. One for the demolition and the other for the new
dwelling. She feels that we will need to put some time limits on these
permits.
*** REVIEW CHESHIRE COUNTY 2003 ASSESSMENT: This year
our assessment is $412,045, last year our assessment was $365,687
*** DISCUSS ATTORNEY WAUGH’S OPINION LETTER: Mrs Knight
stated that we need to find out what the status of the road on this property
is, a discontinued or a Class VI road. Mrs. Silverman stated that she does
not feel that the town should have to prove what this road is, she feels that
it is up to the applicant. Mrs. Knight feels that we should review this
letter in detail. She feels that the first step is for Mr. Van Blarcom to
provide documentation as to the status of the road in question. Mrs.
Thompson stated that this issue regarding the road access per the RSA
states upon application. Mr. Van Blarcom has not submitted an
application. Mrs. Thompson will send Mr. Van Blarcom a letter.
*** DISCUSS AND SIGN SKI TRAIL AGREEMENT WITH MELVIN SCHUPACK: This requires us to post signage, which states no motorized vehicles or equestrian use. We have no responsibility for enforcement. Mrs. Silverman moved to sign this agreement, Mr. Clukey seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS STATUS OF PUMP AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Mrs. Thompson spoke with Frank Ameroso. She is sending him the specifications. He asked her a few questions and he feels that the way this was speced out by Green Mountain is adequate to meet our needs.
*** VARIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT PROPERTIES
· Status of Map 12 Lot 14: This lot does not appear to be being taxed to anyone, we will list this as unknown.
· Status of Map 4 Lots 68 and 73: The board will revert this land to the landowners who abut the discontinued road. The board would like to determine the cost to survey for this.
· Status of Map 10 Lot 4-01: This is part of lot 4 We have a survey that shows this is part of lot 4.
· Can a well be drilled on an “undevelopable” lot: Mrs. Thompson was questioned if a well could be drilled on a lot listed as undevelopable. The board does not feel that a well could be drilled.
can a trailer be left year round on an “undevelopable” lot:
The trailer can only be there on a seasonal basis, cannot be left
year round.
*** REVIEW HEALTH, DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE RENEWAL INFORMATION: There is an increase in the health rates, a decrease in disability and life.
*** REVIEW LANDSCAPE PLAN DESIGNER’S SELECTED PROPOSAL: Mrs. Knight feels that we need to incorporate in to the landscape plan some bushes on the banking near the pond. They have received a proposal for a landscape plan for $90 for the recreation area and $180 for the library. Mrs. Knight stated the Board would like to see the plan before they go forward with this.
*** REVIEW DRAFT OF 2004 PLANNING BOARD BUDGET: Reviewed
*** REVIEW SUBMITTED HOMELAND SECUITY ASSESSMENT PACKAGE: Reviewed
*** UPDATE ON SPRINKLER PROJECT AND HANDICAP RAMP: We have the drawing of where the pipe goes in. The highway department has installed the handicap ramp. This should be done by the end of the week. Amer Electric has installed the underground wire.
*** PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: We have not received the information requested from the PD and Fire department with regard to the plan for the garage for the public safety building. Mrs. Thompson will contact these departments.
*** CLEANING: Mrs. Massin has not been satisfied with the cleaning the
library has been getting. She is also concerned with the cost for the
additional space. She has investigated other individuals. The problem is
that they do not have insurance coverage. Lisa Pelkey is interested in
doing this work. Mrs. Massin questioned if we could put her on the
payroll. She charges $20.00 per hour. Mrs. Silverman suggested
figuring this cost on a salaried basis. The board would like to receive a
proposal from Mrs. Pelkey. Our contract with F-N-M is up for renewal in
November. We need to check with F-N-M to make sure they would still
do the snow shoveling without the cleaning contract.
*** Mrs. Knight feels that we need to speak with Mrs. Wright regarding the
post office box for the town and her using the same box for her mailing
address. We also need to speak with her with regard to splitting the Town Clerk and Tax
Collector position. Mrs. Knight will check with Mrs. Wright to see if she
wishes to write a newsletter article with regard to this issue or if she
wishes to work with this with Mrs. Thompson .
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:35 PM, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clukey seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by:
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
Susan S. Silverman, Chairman
Joan Knight
Andrew D. Clukey
Board of Selectmen
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