BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 16 2006
Selectmen Present: Andrew Clukey, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Michael Methe
Chairman Andrew Clukey opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRIMARY:
*** SELECTMEN REGSIGNATION: Andy Clukey submitted his resignation letter as a member of the Board of Selectmen effective September 1, 2006. Mr. Clukey stated that he would like to turn the chairmanship over to Mr. Parker effective immediately. Mr. Parker thanked him for services and accepted this resignation with regrets, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Methe would like to look into the Sanborton case with regard to the neighborhood issue.
7:15pm MEET WITH STILLMAN ROGERS – CHESHIRE COUNTY : Mr. Rogers stated that he is trying to meet with Selectmen in the district. Mr. Methe stated that a major concern is the Sheriffs Department. It seems they are moving into a lot of the areas that used to be the State Police jurisdiction. Mr. Rogers stated that the number of calls for assistance has skyrocketed. Mr. Rogers stated that the jail issue needs to be dealt with. This is going to affect the tax rate. The jail was not built big enough in 1986. There are various sites they are looking into. The population is averaging about 100. It was built for 50 people. Mr. Parker questioned what would be done with the
present structure if it is built somewhere else. Mr. Rogers stated that he does not know. Mr. Parker stated the last year the town spent$1.79 on the tax rate for the county. He feels that the town got next to nothing for this. He feels there is a lot of duplication of services. Mr. Parker feels that the Sheriffs department should be eliminated. He feels that we should have one dispatch center for the entire county to include fire and police. Mr. Parker feels that 911 should go directly to the mutual aid, instead of 911 in Concord. Mr. Parker stated that he does not see the Sheriffs department doing anything for Fitzwilliam. He feels that they should be working with small towns on burglaries. Mr. Rogers stated that one of his goals is to make sure the county helps towns with services they are not able to provide themselves.
Mr. Parker questioned why the county is competing with private industry for nursing home care. Mr. Clukey stated that this is the first time we have been contacted by anyone from the county since he has been on the board.
*** BUILDING PERMITS
MAP 42, 01-02: Approved
MAP 07, 67-03: Approved
EXTENSION
MAP 07, LOT 01-05: The property is in the wife’s name. According to the contractor, this will be a
private property now, they are requesting an extension. Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
MAP 15, Lot 56: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
MAP 35, Lot 05: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
8:00 MEET WITH PAUL GRACESWICZ
RE: CHERYL WELCH PROPERTY: Paul Graceswicz met with the board to discuss the status of Cheryl Welch’s property. Mr. Parker reviewed the file. Mr. Graceswicz questioned if a camper can be installed on this property. Mr. Clukey stated he feels that seasonably this would be permissible. According to the article for temporary dwellings these must meet the setbacks. Mr. Parker feels that this would need to go to the ZBA since the setbacks could not be met on this lot.
*** DISCUSS STATUS OF PARKING AREA KEVIN MURPHY’S PROPERTY ( MAP 23, LOT 01): Mr. Murphy has requested an extension. Mr. Clukey feels that he is making an effort. Mr. Parker would like to extend the deadline for two weeks. He would like our office to contact the state with regard to this matter and ask that they expidite this application. The board will extend this deadline until Tuesday September 5. If the State permit is not submitted then we will carry forward with cease.
*** REVIEW POLICE REPORTS: Reviewed
*** REVIEW PETITION FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING : Reviewed. Mr. Methe moved to accept, Mr. Clukey seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** WATER TEST RESULTS FOR LAUREL LAKE:
*** SIGN APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT: This is for DWI patrols. The board signed this
agreement.
*** CALL FROM BOB GREG: Mr. Greg will pick the signed agreement up Thursday
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – WELFARE ISSUE:
At 8:15 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Clukey seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker
yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 8:20 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – EMPLOYEE REVIEW: To be discussed next week
*** STREET LIGHTS: The board reviewed the inventory of street lights. Mr. Parker would like to a letter
sent to PSNH and ask for a better definition of where these lights are.
*** POLICE: Mr. Parker does not feel that the police coverage was acceptable for the flea market on
Saturday. Mr. Parker feels there should be a police appearance when there are activities on the
common. He feels that the officer spent very little time in the center of town. Mr. Parker does not feel
that people should be charged for special detail for events such as this. Mr. Parker is considering
eliminating Special Detail and is considering making it required the Board of Selectmen to approve
overtime, and change the shifts to 8 hours. Mr. Parker feels that we should do this effective September 1.
Mr. Methe feels that we should meet with Chief Newton next week to discuss this.
At 8:3 5 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Clukey seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker
yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 8:40 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** Mr. Parker was asked by Mr. Sweeney if he worked individually for Mr. Wons on the dam if they felt this
was a conflict of interest with the town. The board did not see any problem with this.
*** SIGNS; Mr. Parker spoke with Chuck Kiritsy from State Line Grocery, his biggest concern in taking down
his signs, people think they are closed. Mr. Parker suggests he meet with the ZBA to allow a certain
number of signs. Mr. Methe feels that some of the Zoning Ordinance creates a hardship for people.
*** WOODBROOK PROPERTY CARD UPDATE: Mr. Parker reviewed
*** BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2006: The board will be meeting at
8:30 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 to do field review of pickups
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business Mr. Parker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM, Mr. Clukey seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
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