BOARD MEETING MINUTES
November 01, 2006
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn., Michael Methe & Carmen Yon
Chairman Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:15pm MEET WITH KELSEE SANDS
· Re: Mc2 Forum: David Guion was in attendance. Mr. Sands stated that he would like to invite the board to a civic index forum on November 14, 2006. This will be a forum with regard to civic engagement. The forum will focus on getting youth engaged in civic matters. Mr. Parker, Mr. Yon and Mr. Methe all have previous commitments for this date. We will forward this to Sandra Gillis to pass on to the community forum committee.
7:30 MEET WITH FRANK BEQUAERT: Mr. Bequaert stated the state has told them they must remediate the
uranium in the water for the water district. They had a study, which the state approved, to place an
interconnect between their two systems. They would put a filter in to filter out excessive uranium. The
filtering is done with an iron exchange, which would be backflushed once or twice a year. This would go
into the septic system of the block which is okayed by the State. They are in the process of creating a
plan which is coming out of capital reserve. They are looking at financing the construction. They will be
charging the water users, the state is giving a 25% grant for the interconnect, they will not pay for any of
the filter. The water district users will be taxed and the commissioners will take out a loan. They would
like the town to help fund this in the amount of $10,000. They have quotes of a minimum of $92,000 and
maximum of $106,000. Mr. Yon questioned if the users as well as non-users in the district are going to
be taxed. Mr. Parker questioned how many residences are in the water district, Mr. Bequaert stated
about 100, about ½ are users. Everyone in the district will be taxed. The water bill will remain about the
same. Money from the bills will be used toward paying off the loan. The commissioners are having a
meeting on the 15. They are trying to get a single source water supply with a protective radius around
the wells. The location that was recommended in the study is the property that Steve Filipi just
purchased. Mr. Bequaert has been speaking with Mr. Filipi with regard to this matter. Mr. Methe
stated he believes the town owns the water rights on the Filipi property. Mr. Parker stated that there are
town wells on this property. Mr. Yon stated that there are no water rights in NH. Mr. Methe stated that
there is a lot of water on the pinnacle. He feels that they could put a well on this property and have
plenty of protected land there. Mr. Bequaert stated that Mr. Filipi has stated that if they drill a well and it
does not produce enough water, he would use the well for his subdivision with no cost to the district. Also
the location would save them thousands of dollars in piping fees. Mr. Bequaert would like to know if the
board is willing to put an article in the warrant with regard to this amount. Mr. Parker stated he does not
have a problem with this article. Mr. Methe stated he does not as long as the town is not accepting any
ownership for the district. Mr. Parker stated that it will be up to the commissioners to present this article
to the budget committee and the voters.
*** REVIEW BTLA APPEALS: Mr. & Mrs. Schott, Richard Dwinell and Bernard Feldman have filed
appeals to the BTLA.
*** BUILDING PERMIT
· MAP 11 LOT 01: Approved
· 10, 68-01: Approved
*** REVIEW MEMO FROM GARY KINYON: Reviewed. This case has been rescheduled for December 14,
2006.
*** REVIEW HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL: These rates have increased 14.9%
*** REVIEW COURT DOCKET: Reviewed
*** REVIEW INVOICE FROM ORR & RENO: $2580, Mr. Yon moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – PERSONNEL:
*** VOTE TO ACCEPT NAMED STREET FOR FILIPI SUBIDIVISION AND DISCUSS RELEASING BOND: Mr. Filipi is proposing the name for this road as Karl Lane he needs the board to vote on this name. Mr. Methe stated that this area has always been known as the fish pond lot. Mr. Methe moved to name this road Fish Pond Lane, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Parker moved to release the entire bond for this road, Mr. Methe stated that he would not like to set a precedent, Mr. Parker amended his motion to retain $20,000, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS 911# ON ASHUELOT TURNPIKE: Mr. Sweeney feels that a new 911# needs to be assigned to the Pizers and the Bergs, there are two properties off of this road and feel that the number needs to be assigned from this road.
*** SET DATE FOR SITE VISIT TO DAMON AND RAITTO PROPERTY: The board will visit these sites after meeting on 8th
*** DISCUSS QUESTION FROM VETERANS VICTORY FARM WITH REGARD TO TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR TIMBER TAX : Mr. Parker will look into this.
*** DECIDE ON ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT CENTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE :
*** REVIEW SIGN PERMIT
re: Map 34, Lot 27: The Board of Selectmen will review the regulations and review the number of signs
on this property.
*** DISCUSS PAINTING OF INTERIOR OF WINDOWS: Mr. Wright has suggested the interior of the upstairs windows be painted while they are out, he feels they are in very poor condition. He is estimating the cost around $2500. Mr. Methe moved to have the interior of the windows painted, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** PETITION: Carole Beckwith dropped off a petition for the warrant regarding global warming.
*** LIFE SAFETY CODE: Mr. Parker would like Mr. Mattson to discuss with the Board what the town should be enforcing with regard to these codes. Mr. Parker wants a clear understanding of what the statutory requirements are. We need to know what the town’s obligations are under this code. Mr. Prigge came into the meeting. Mr. Prigge stated that Mr. Mattson mentioned this to him. Mr. Mattson will be getting some information with regard to this matter.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business at 8:55 PM Mr. Methe moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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