BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 2, 2007
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn. & Michael Methe
Selectmen Absent: Carmen Yon
Chairman Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 6:50 PM.
PRIMARY:
7:15PM MEET WITH MARK O’CONNOR
· Inquiry on abating interest on back taxes: Mr. O’Connor met with the board. Mr. Parker stated that the building on this property fell down and was not rebuilt within a year, which makes this no longer grandfathered. This is a non-buildable lot. We have abated some of the taxes for this year, We have taxed this as a non-buildable lot. Mr. O’Connor stated that he has a purchase and sales on Mrs. Welch’s property. Mr. O’Conner questioned if the board would abate a portion of the back taxes or penalties and interest since they are going to be paid. Mr. Parker stated that we would not abate the
back taxes or interest on this property. Mr. O’Conner questioned if he would be able to park a camper on this property. Mr. Parker stated that we would need to look into the regulations and speak with the Planning Board with regard to this issue. Mr. O’Conner stated that there is a shed with a toilet in it on the property. Mr. Parker stated that he does not know where the septic from this goes. Mr. Parker stated that he would have to get State approval for this. Mr. O’Connor questioned if they can erect a screen house. Mr. Parker stated that any building would require review by the Planning Board. Mr. Parker suggested Mr. O’Connor make an appointment with the Planning Board to discuss these issues.
7:30 MEET WITH CATHERINE DAVIS
· ZBA: Mr. Parker stated that there are a couple of openings for alternate members on the ZBA. Mrs. Davis stated that she has attended a couple to these meetings. Mr. Parker moved to appoint Mrs. Davis to serve as an alternate member of the ZBA, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 2-0.
7:45 MEET WITH NANCY CARNEY
· Memorial plaque in Depot: Mrs. Carney stated that this is the 100th anniversary of the Depot Company. They would like to have a memorial in the Plante Memorial Park. Mr. Parker suggested we place an article on the warrant and let the voters vote on this.
*** DETERMINE SELECTMEN MEMBER FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION: Mr. Parker moved to
nominate Carmen Yon, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 2-0.
*** UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES:
Map 04, Lot 3: Mr. Sweeney viewed this property, there are 13 unregistered vehicles on this property. A letter with a cease and desist under the junkyard statute will be sent
Map 04, lot 55-09: 722 Fullam Hill Road - all of the vehicles but one are registered. We will review the Planning Board minutes, this individual met with them with regard to buying and selling and was denied.
Map 04, lot 60-01: Mr. Sweeney viewed this property. There are 5 goats on the property. Mr.
O’Malley only has ½ acre of land. A letter of cease and desist for the animals will be sent.
*** REQUEST FOR LETTER – “LOT IS CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD”: Mr. Hagstrom would like the
board to write a letter stating that this is a conforming lot. This lot is a non-conforming grandfathered
building lot. We will write a letter that states this.
*** BUILDING PERMIT:
Map 11 Lot 35: Barn – approved
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
· MAP 15 LOT 01: Quality – good
Location – good
Size - Average
*** REVIEW ASSESSMENT FOR CHIMNEY
· MAP 06 LOT 40-11: The board will view this property
*** REVIEW LETTER FROM FITZWILLIAM TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS
· WARRANT ARTICLE
· DISPURSEMENTS FROM TRUST FUNDS
*** INVOICES
· NORTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY ANNUAL DUES: approved
· NHMA ANNUAL DUES: approved
· ESTIMATED WORKER’S COMPENSATION: approved
· JAMES HOBSON: approved
· PRIMEX UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: approved
*** UPDATED MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR MRSD: Reviewed
*** PROPOSAL FROM WEBBER TO REPLACE BURNER FOR UPPER HALL FURNACE: We will hold
this proposal until we receive additional quotes
*** THANK YOU NOTE FROM LIBRARIAN: reviewed
*** 2007 HIGHWAY BLOCK GRANT AID: reviewed
*** COMMUNITY ACTION REPORT FROM DRA FOR 12/21/06: reviewed
*** COURT ORDER DWINELL SUIT: reviewed
*** FISCAL INTEGRITY WORKSHOP – DISCUSS ATTENDENCE: Mrs. Thompson would like to attend
this, she feels she could benefit from this, Mr. Parker questioned in what way? Mrs. Thompson responded
that any training in financial matters is useful information. Mr. Methe stated he had no problem with her
attending this.
*** DES LETTER REGARDING MASSIN WELL OF VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM:
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE OF MAP 11 LOT 02-01
*** LETTER FROM DEBBIE FAVREAU:
*** ABATEMENT APPLICATION – MAP 11 LOT 02-01:
*** LETTER FROM DAVID GREEN: The board will respond. We removed the location because it was not
applied to everyone. We understand the antique appeal is not understandable to everyone, however, we
are not aware that there are houses that have been omitted from receiving this factor if they should be.
*** VISION: Mr. Parker questioned if we have contacted Vision to request a price for them to fix the view
assessment. Mr. Parker would like them to provide written documentation as to how this was determined
and a way to explain to the taxpayers. Mr. Methe feels that it should be simple, a view, a restricted view
or no view. Mr. Parker stated that all of this needs to relate to the market price. We also need to
review the neighborhoods.
*** HOLIDAY PAY: Mrs. Stark requested she be paid for holiday pay for Tuesday. Part time employees
who normally work on the day of the holiday are paid for it. Tuesday is normally her day off, she did work
some Tuesdays this year. The board agreed to pay 6 hours holiday pay for Tuesday.
*** MUTUAL AID: Mr. Methe would like to know if we responded New Years Eve to Troy. He is under the understanding that we make a lot of mutual aid calls to the Dragon Palace. Mr. Parker feels that we need to discuss this with Chief Newton. Mr. Methe is concerned with the liability to Fitzwilliam. Mr. Parker feels that it is up to the Troy Police Department to be looking into 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 Mr. Methe moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker , the motion passed 2-0.
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