BOARD MEETING MINUTES
November 15, 2006
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn. , Michael Methe & Carmen Yon
Chairman Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 9:10 AM.
PRIMARY:
*** Mr. Parker stated that the Board of Selectmen held and emergency selectmen’s meeting this morning from
9:15 –9:20 reference Mr. Hagstrom’s bridge. The board of Selectmen have agreed that there is no
violation of town or state ordinances since this is a driveway, which is exempt from the WPOD.
*** CHERYL WELCH: Cheryl Welch stated that she had met all of the requirements over a year ago for the
building permit she submitted, this has been going on for three years. Mr. Parker stated that the only
permit he saw was for a foundation. Mr. Parker stated that we have passed the deadlines for
grandfathering. Mr. Parker stated that the previous permit that was submitted, this board was not on the
board. Mr. Methe suggested Mrs. Welch contact an attorney if she feels that she has a case.
7:15 MEET WITH SUSAN MASSIN
Re: Library Project : Mrs. Massin stated that she has received quotes for the repair of the chimney
$1800 to $7500. Brickstone Mason gave her a quote of $3000. They could possibly start work in
December, but the price would be higher since they would have to have heat, or we could wait until the
spring. The next quote is from John Oulette in the amount of $3800, which they could do now. Mrs.
Massin stated that she was told by the contractors that the main chimney should be fixed. They felt it
was leaking carbon monoxide. Mr. Parker feels that they should purchase some carbon monoxide
detectors. Mr. Yon moved to approve the expenditure of $3800.00 to have this chimney repaired now,
Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS PAINTING OF LOWER HALL WINDOWS: Mr. Parker spoke with the painter today. The insides of the lower hall are in need of painting. He is estimating about $100.00 a piece. Mr. Methe feels that if they need painting, then we should. Mr. Yon moved to have the inside of the windows in lower hall and the selectmens office painted, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS LETTER FORM JANE ROBERTS
Re: Appointment of alternate member to ZBA: The ZBA is recommending appointing Susan Wood, Catherine Davis and Daniel Bemis as alternate members. Mr. Methe stated that he does not feel that Buzz will do it. Mr. Methe moved to contact all three, to see if they are interested, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** BUILDING PERMIT – MAP 10 LOT 68-07: Approved
*** REVIEW NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING: This has been rescheduled for February 6, 2006
*** REVIEW POLE PERMITS: Reviewed and signed
*** INVOICES
ORR & RENO: approved
*** REVIEW MEMO FROM CARLOTTA PINI TO SCHEDULE MEETING WITH SELECTMEN: This is with
regard to meeting with CIP Committee the Board of Selectmen will meet on November 27, 2006 at 7:00.
The board will meet at 6:00 to discuss this.
*** REVIEW LETTER FROM KATHY STARK: Reviewed
*** REVIEW POLICE LOG: Reviewed
*** MEETING SCHEDULED
11/29/06: 7:00 Conservation Commission
12/06/06: 7:15 Recreation Commission
*** REVIEW NOTICE FROM THE TOWN OF JAFFREY: Reviewed. Mr. Yon would like to give this to Land
Use.
*** REVIEW HISTRORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES: Reviewed
*** MEETING SCHEDULED: The board will not be meeting Wednesday November 22 and December 27
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENTS
Tommila: Access- good, quality – average, size – average
Goettle: Access – good, quality – good, size - good
*** TRASH : Mr. Methe will contact Gus Hoyland to determine if he can do this.
*** BUDGETS: The board will meet at 9:00 on Tuesday, November 21. They will discuss operating and
CIP budgets.
*** AMBULANCE STUDY: Mr. Methe stated that the consensus of the committee was to present this at
town meeting. Mr. Methe stated that once this goes through the town meeting, then it falls on the fire and
ambulance to set this up with the approval of the selectmen. Mr. Parker moved to include this on the
warrant for the next annual town meeting, Mr. Yon seconded this the motion passed 3-0.
*** Warrant: Mr. Parker feels that we should rescind the vote to sell property that was passed in 2004.
Mr. Parker feels that we need an article to change the amount for elderly exemptions. Mr. Methe feels
that board should take a stand on the change of amount for the veterans exemption. Mr. Parker would
like to change the capital reserve for a police garage at the public safety building, to just a police garage.
*** Newsletter article:
*** Mr. Filipi met with the board. Mr. Parker explained that we had contacted the bank and they will rewrite
the bond for $20,000. Mr. Filipi stated that he would like to start the footing this week for the building
permit that was issued, Mr. Sweeney is out of town, the board okayed him to pour the footings. Mr.
Filipi stated that there is about 60,000 square feet for the road. We will need to take this out of current
use.
*** Filipi: Mr. Parker moved to not issue a change of use tax on the value of the road, they feel this is
included in the individual parcels, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0. The board is considering
this at the value of back land.
*** Calandra: The board determined the change of use value at $44, 000.
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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