BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2003
Members Present: Andrew Clukey, Susan Silverman and Joan Knight
Mrs. Knight opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:00 MEET WITH GENE CUOMO, ROAD AGENT
· Discuss baler purchase: Mr. Cuomo stated that he is able to purchase a used baler that is in excellent shape. We currently have two, we could use this for plastic jugs. The cost is $3500, which is about half of a new one. Mrs. Silverman moved to purchase this item, Mrs. Knight seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
7:15 MEET WITH MR. AND MRS. BOUCHER
· Request to place article on 2003 warrant to discontinue the road through their property: Mr. & Mrs. Boucher met with the board. Mrs. Boucher stated that they would like the board to recommend changing the road between their barn and the house to a discontinued road to the edge of their property line. Mrs. Knight stated that there are alot of class VI roads in town. Mrs. Silverman stated that she feels that the Bouchers would need to petition this to place this on the warrant. Mrs. Boucher stated that they are concerned with what the implications of leaving this a Class VI Road would have in the future.
Mrs. Silverman stated that it would take a vote to make any changes to this. Mr. Boucher stated that they are trying to do this to protect their property. Mrs. Knight stated that they can get a petition together to place this on the warrant. She feels that it would be labor intensive for the board to look at all the Class VI roads to determine if they should be discontinued. Mrs. Silverman feels that this would need to be surveyed in order to determine where this is located. Mrs. Boucher questioned if this would need to be surveyed prior to placing this on the warrant. Mrs. Silverman stated that we would need the specific location of what people are voting on.
Mrs. Silverman stated that we spoke with the Boucher’s at the last meeting she was under the impression that we discussed the issue of her signs and it was her understanding that she was not allowed to have signs on the ends of Richmond Road. Mrs. Boucher stated that there was no street sign on the end of Richmond Road and she needed a sign. Mr. Boucher stated that he thought they were just discussing the sign near the Inn.
7:30 BRUCE & MARIA WELLS MEET WITH THE BOARD: April of
2000 they sold house to Dean Faucher on October 15 he was in default on
his mortgage to them. They contacted their attorney and he advised them
not to accept payment. They signed the check back to Dean Faucher that
the town issued to him. Mrs. Knight stated that the town made the
payment to the Wells and they should never have signed this over to Mr.
Faucher. They should have returned the check back to the town. Mrs.
Thompson stated that they cannot discuss this case any further with the
Wells. Mrs. Silverman stated that the only business the town has with the
Wells is the fact that they did not return this check to the town. Mrs.
Silverman stated that this particular property we could not even consider
taking this until April of 2004. Mr. Wells stated that they are trying to
protect their investment. Mrs. Thompson stated that they would get
notification of any tax lien since they are the mortgage holder.
Mrs. Well stated that there are three unregistered vehicles on the property.
Mrs. Silverman stated that they should contact the police. They also think
there is a dog that is not always being fed. Mrs. Silverman stated that they
should contact the animal control officer
7:45 MEET WITH MIKE GRAB, CEMETERY COMMISSIONER
· 2004 proposed budget: Mike Grab and John Greer met with the board. The board submitted a proposal for a generator to provide power to the shed at the Village Cemetery. They spoke with PSNH and the approximate cost for this would be $3000 to $5000. They could purchase a generator for this purpose (see attached memo). Mr. Greer would install the lights and switches in the building at no charge. The total cost would be about $1150. This would allow them to purchase a blade sharpener and compressor, therefore they would no longer have to send these to a shop for sharpening. Mrs. Silverman moved to
authorize the purchase of the generator and parts for the wiring of the shed. Mrs. Knight moved to approve the purchase of a compressor, Mr. Clukey seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
The board discussed the issue of trees in the cemeteries. Mrs. Silverman questioned if they could plant shrubs in the place of trees.
Mr. Grab stated that they have discussed a fence down at Pine Grove. They are leaning toward the same type of fence as around the common. Mrs. Knight questioned what projects they are going to pursue. Two granite signs for Village Cemetery, fencing pine grove, regravel Pine Grove roads.
Mr. Clukey stated that the budget committee was very critical of the
Recreation Department last week about spending money on the
basketball hoop that was not in their budget. Mrs. Silverman stated
that the board reviewed this expenditure and felt it was justified. Mr.
Clukey stated that he is concerned that this will happen again. Mrs.
Silverman stated that it is the Selectmen’s job to monitor how budgets
are being spent. The budget committees job is to present a fair budget
for the town to vote on.
*** REVIEW AND APPROVE/SIGN 2003 EQUALIZATION MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENT SHEETS: Reviewed
*** REVIEW AND DISCUSS DRAFT OF LETTER ABOUT WOODBROOK: Reviewed. Mrs. Knight would like to change that the town would not be responsible for any condo fees. This needs to be changed in the letter.
*** REVIEW COPY OF LETTER TO STATE REGARDING FORMER HANSCOM PROPERTY: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS AND SIGN CONTRACT WITH MUTUAL AID FOR ALARM MONITERING: Reviewed and signed
*** REVIEW RETURN OF PREMIUM ON UNEMPLOYMENT POLICY OF $125.35: Reviewed
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE OF THREE LOTS BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE: This is three lots that were recently subdivided. One of the lots is being built on, therefore they would no longer be eligible for Current Use. Mrs. Silverman moved to assess each lot at $35,000, Mrs. Knight seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS WHICH SELECTMEN WILL ATTEND THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING 12/16/03: Mrs. Knight will not be able to attend this meeting. Mrs. Silverman will attend this. Mrs. Thompson stated that we received a land use data map, which Eric Twarg has submitted. She reviewed this and is confused with some of this information. Mrs. Silverman feels that the undeveloped classification should be an overlay map. Mrs. Silverman will discuss this map with the Planning Board.
*** REVIEW COPIES OF MEMOS FROM PLANNING BOARD TO BUDGET COMMITTEE: Reviewed
*** REVIEW LETTER FROM DES TO MEADOWOOD: Reviewed
*** REVIEW NOTIFICATION OF GENERATOR DELIVERY: Mrs. Thompson has asked Win Wright to make arrangements for this. Mrs. Knight stated that the next step is to determine the transfer switch and where this would be located. Mrs. Silverman feels that the first place should be the VFW. Mr. Clukey will discuss this at a meeting with the VFW.
*** TAX MAP 03 LOT 30 – ERROR IN SQUARE FOOTAGE – VOTE ON ABATEMENT: The board approved this.
*** 2004 BUDGET: Mrs. Knight feels that the police department and the fire department need to meet with regard to the proposed addition to the fire station. They need to jointly make a recommendation to the board as to how they wish to proceed as well as how they recommend this be funded. The board would like to schedule a meeting with Chief Newton next week to discuss this plan and give us his concept of how he would use this space.
*** current use: We have the first two parts done. The next step is to overlay the properties on the soils map. Mrs. Thompson is questioning if we should ask Charlie Koch to do this. Mrs. Silverman would like an estimate from him as to the cost.
*** Planning Commission : The board stated that it is okay to send out GIS information
*** Boarding House : Mrs. Thompson spoke to Tom Mullins. He suggested that we write to the property owner that we have heard there is a boarding house and write a letter stating that they must respond within two weeks. If we do not hear from them, then we can go to court and ask for an order to inspect. Mrs. Thompson will draft a letter.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:32 PM, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clukey seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by:
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
Joan Knight, Chairman
Andrew D. Clukey
Susan S. Silverman
Board of Selectmen
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