BOARD MEETING MINUTES
October 4, 2006
PRIMARY:
7:15pm MEET WITH MANDY EXEL: Mr. & Mrs. Heitala and Jane Fitzpatrick were in attendance. They are concerned with the issue on the July 12 meeting minutes with their name in it. Mr. Parker stated that this was to review that the issue with regard to chickens on their property were in compliance. Mr. Parker stated that the neighbor came in with a complaint and the board had to look into this. Mr. Parker stated that it is his understanding from the Code Enforcement Officer that they are in compliance. Mrs. Exel stated that the Code Enforcement Officer indicated to her that on two separate occasions he took pictures of their property. Mrs. Exel stated she wanted a copy of these pictures. Mrs. Thompson showed them the
pictures on her computer. She feels they should have been notified. Mrs. Exel stated that they got rid of the chickens. She feels that a lot of time has been wasted on this issue. She feels they should have contacted her to discuss this issue. Mr. Heitala stated that they have had the same problem, they have been accused of owning guinea hens and fowl which are not even theirs, they are her neighbors. Mrs. Heitala stated that they were given permission by the town to have a horse and now they have been told they can’t have it. They have spent $1000 on a barn. Mr. Parker stated that they received permission from the Planning Board to have the horse, which they did not have the authority to do. Mr. Heitala questioned if there was miscommunication of the two boards. They met with the ZBA for a variance. They questioned the neighbors if they got rid of one bird could
they keep the other, the neighbors said no. The board made their decision on the neighbors. Mr. Parker stated that it is the Board of Selectmen responsibility to enforce the zoning ordinance. Mrs. Heitala stated that their property used to be rural, she questioned how this can be changed. Mr. Parker stated that this would take a vote of the town to change zoning. Mr. Parker stated that the only way to allow this is to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Parker stated that they will bring it to the Code Enforcement Officers attention that he should contact people prior to taking pictures of peoples property. Mrs. Exel feels that these complaints should be handled more professionally.
7:30 MEET WITH KAREN CRAIG: Mrs. Craig stated that she wanted to speak with the board with regard to residency. She wants to insure that when people enroll in school that they are residents of Fitzwilliam. Mr. Parker stated that the board does review the list annually of registered students. Mr. Methe stated that Federal Government requires if you cannot show a license you must show a light bill with your name and address in Fitzwilliam. Mrs. Craig stated that the problem that there is extended family living with family. She has recently had this situation, she requested a letter from the grandmother of the child that they were living with. Mr. Methe feels that if the board had a question on a child the first
call would be to the school. Mrs. Craig stated that the law requires them to educate the child if they are homeless and their last place of school was Fitzwilliam then we have to educate them.
Mr. Parker stated that Emergency Management purchased a generator. He would like to see this utilized by the school in the event of a power failure. Mr. Methe stated that he thinks that Mr. Wright looked into this and the cost he quoted was about $7500.00. Mr. Methe feels that this work could be done for a lot less then this. Mrs. Craig stated that this would be very helpful and they would be willing to collaborate on this.
*** DISCUSS 911 NOTIFICATION SYSTEM – MRSD: This is a system that will automatically call all of the numbers programmed into it with a message. Mrs. Thompson received a call from Tom Warner, they are trying to chose the system they will be using. They called to see if the town is still interested in using this system. Mr. Methe questioned if there is a charge for this. Mrs. Thompson stated that there is no charge for one or two times. The board would like to know what the fees are after this. Mr. Parker stated that the other issue is putting all of the phone numbers in. Mrs. Thompson stated that this would be in our 911 list.
*** DISCUSS HEITALA & ERUNSKI STATUS: Mrs. Heitala earlier this evening stated that the birds are the Erunski’s. Mr. Parker stated that we need to meet with Mr. Sweeney to discuss procedures for inspecting property. The board feels that he should notify the people whose property he is inspecting first. Mr. Yon does not feel that taking a picture from the road is a violation. Mr. Methe stated that it would be courtesy to leave a card that he was there.
*** RESIGNATION FROM LEE FLETCHER FROM HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION: Mr. Methe moved to accept this resignation, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0. A letter will be sent thanking her for her service.
*** EMAIL FROM ANNE KORJEFF. Mrs. Korjeff sent an e-mail with a list of questions she would like
answered prior to meeting with the board.
Why was James Idell omitted? : He was mailed a letter, it came back undeliverable
Reference to Vision what is the I factor? this is the multiplier
SI: Side Index
I Factor: Influence
Code: Use codes
What is the relevance of the note town land? This is an error there has been confusion of who owns the land
What is the status of the parking area? Mrs. Thompson does not know where the State stands. Mr. Methe stated that they are not going to build the parking lot until the boat ramp is cleaned up
Would like documentation with regard to ownership? The State through title search determined the Korjeff Heirs owned this property.
Mrs. Thompson will prepare a letter to answer these questions.
*** INVOICE FROM DILUZIO AMBULANCE: This is in the amount of $1400. Mr. Methe reviewed these bills, two of these people are on Medicare, he feels that this should cover this. Mrs. Thompson stated that the amount they bill us is over and above what the insurance pays.
*** TIMBER HARVEST WARNINGS
· Bill Sisco
· Bryan Corthell
Dennis Thorell issued these for cutting without an intent filed.
*** LETTER FROM SUSAN HUNT, NORTHWAY BANK: This is with regard to various finance options that she is looking into she will send a letter as soon as she has determined them.
*** EMAIL UPDATE FROM CHIEF NEWTON REGARDING SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ON RT 119W: Reviewed
*** EMAIL FROM WENDY CARNEY REGARDING WELFARE AND HEALTH DUTIES: Wendy Carney plans to be back in office for Welfare next week and health the following week.
*** UPDATES ON LEGAL CASES: Reviewed
*** COPY OF DES LETTER TO WATER DISTRICT : Reviewed
*** COPY OF DES LETTER TO ROY BROS – INCOMPLETE APPLICATION: Reviewed
*** CHARITABLE EXEMPTIONS: Mr. Parker went to the program about charitable exemptions and the criteria as defined by the State RSA. Being non-profit does not make them automatically tax exempt. Payment in lieu of taxes can be used, if it has to be determined if they meet the criteria of being a charity.
*** THE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Methe couldn’t make the meeting. Nothing really happened because they had agreed that it was too volatile to discuss. They took another vote 4-1 to charge for ambulance service. The committee will write a report. They feel that they were charged to report back to the town – should we be writing an article to vote whether or note to charge. The selectmen feel that there should be an article on the warrant. In Winchester one person prepares the reports to go to the third party billing.
*** CHERYL WELSH: Cheryl Welsh said that according to the environmental laws she has two years to build her house. She said that she contacted a real estate agent to see what the next move on the part of the selectmen would be. She was told by the realtor and two individuals that it was not a building lot. She noted some other people who have been allowed to build and she hasn’t. She said she has two lawyers and a reporter who is very interested. She said that some of the selectmen wanted to buy her land but won’t make her an offer. Mr. Methe said that is not at all true. He perceives this as a threat. She said that Ellie Rogers changed the angle of her
house. Mr. Methe would like a copy of all the minutes where Cheryl came in to see the board. She said that a building inspector told her contractor to tear the building down. She was told right from the start that she couldn’t do anything but she wasn’t getting the right information. Mrs. Welch stated that she tried for 2 1/2 years to get a building permit. The board reviewed the town ordinance with regard to the grandfathering status and the issue with regard to the time period of one year. Mr. Parker stated that Mrs. Welch has the option of going to the ZBA with regard to extending a non-conforming use for a period of more then one-year. Mr. Parker stated that he is very concerned with the approval of a leach field on this property. Mrs. Welch stated that someone after the ZBA meeting told her that someone in this office wanted to purchase this property. Mr. Methe questioned who
told her this, she stated someone she did not know.
*** SPICERS POINT: Mr. Methe stated that they have cut many trees. Mr. Yon stated that there are state
regulations with regard to cutting.
*** PUBLIC MEETING: Mr. Parker would like to start at the beginning, that board look at this as an
opportunity for the town to maintain green space and prevent a large development. Any other plans for this property
wouldbe up to the voters. An important part of this property is what may come in future years. Mr. Parker stated that we
have a lot of complaints with regard to taxes and people need to be aware that with a large development it would increase
the taxes. We are not anti-children and the town will continue to grow. Mr. Methe would like information available with
regard to the growth ordinance and the process that we have to go through, as well as that it can be challenged. We
negotiated the best price that we could. The only thing we want to sell is the house and barn with an amount of acreage.
We are aware that there is a buyer that is interested in this. Mr. Methe stated if the town wishes, we could have no debt.
Carmen Yon feels that we need to emphasize the cost of the bond issue. We need to determine the tax impact.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business at 9:20 PM Mr. Methe moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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