BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2007
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn. , Michael Methe & Carmen Yon
Chairman Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 pm,
PRIMARY:
*** BOARD MEETING 10:00: The board opened the meeting at 10:00 am and worked off a list of property which they had removed the location adjustment The board viewed each property on the list. There were approximately 41 parcels. They took pictures of what they saw to be views with intentions of comparing like numbers at the office to see if they can come up with some idea of standards established by Vision appraisal. They viewed the Bourrasaa property and determined the unit was moved 90 degrees. The Board adjourned at 1:20 PM
*** NON-PUBLIC ISSUE
At 7:05 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe – Yes,
Mr. Yon - yes.
At 7:10 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** MEET WITH FRANK BEQUAERT – WATER DISTRICT WARRANT ARTICLE ON TOWN WARRANT:
Mr. Bequaert stated that he has heard that the Board of Selectmen are not going to recommend the
warrant article for the water district. Mr. Parker stated that the board has voted to not recommend this.
Mr. Parker stated that we have a major increase in the capital outlay this year and the board did have to
cut this out. Mr. Yon stated that it is hard to justify if this benefits the town as a whole. He feels that this
only benefits the people in the district. Mr. Bequaert questioned wouldn’t this be the same with a town
sewer system? Mr. Yon stated he did no feel this is the same, a waste water treating system could add
benefits to the entire town, it could add businesses that could not support a separate system on their own.
Mr. Parker stated that also it would be very difficult for people in the village to raise the amount of money
to support a sewerage system themselves, he feels they can raise the money for this water district on
their own. Mr. Bequaert stated that they feel they are asking the users to fund a large project. They feel
that if the town supported the $10,000 it would significantly reduce the burden on the water district. Mr.
Parker stated that people in the district are not charged as high an assessment as people with their own
wells. There are costs involved for individuals who have their own wells and they are responsible for
these cost themselves, they get no help from the rest of the town. Mr. Bequaert stated that he feels the
water district is installing a good infrastructure for the village with the water district. He feels that many
people could not drill a well that would meet DES standards. Mr. Bequaert feels that the water district is
a very valuable piece of the village center. Mr. Parker stated that it is up to the commissioners to sell this
at Town Meeting. Mr. Parker is also concerned with setting up a precedent that the town is a source of
revenue to the water district. Mr. Yon stated that the board has cut about $150,000 in capital
expenditures from the budget this year.
*** REVIEW COMPLAINTS
· Map 12 Lot 45-06: This is a complaint with regard to an outdoor wood furnace. Mr. Mattson confirmed that you cannot burn treated wood and garbage in outdoor furnaces. The board will send a letter with regard to this matter. We will have Mr. Sweeney verify this complaint.
· Map 27 Lot 2: This is the corner of Webb Hill and East Lake Road. There is running sludge from this property. We will have Wendy Carney look at this. There are two other houses that are dumping water into the culvert, which it is not able to handle.
*** LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM CARRIE LUNDEEN-YOUNG FROM CHESHIRE COUNTY REGIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: the board accepted this resignation, we will send a letter thanking her for her service.
*** RESIDENT INTERESTED IN BEING APPOINTED TO SCHOOL BOARD: Winston Wright is interested
in filing this position. Mr. Wright has signed up to run for this position. Mr. Yon moved to appoint Mr.
Wright, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** EMAIL FROM G. KINYON: Mr. Yon moved that the board has no problem with Judge Sullivan
hearing the case, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mrs. Thompson will draft a letter.
*** INVOICE TO REPAIR DOOR AT TRANSFER STATION – EXPENDABLE TRUST?: Mr. Yon
questioned what their maintenance budget is? Mrs. Thompson stated that they budgeted $1500.00
The board feels that we should take this out of the Transfer Station.
*** REQUEST TO ABATE INTEREST FROM PROPERTY TAX BILL: Mr. Killeen has requested to abate
interest on a second parcel of land that they purchased. In 2005 the bill was sent to the original owner.
Mr. Parker moved to abate the interest, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET – MAP 15 LOTS 41 & 42:
Quality: average
Location: average
Size: average
*** MEMO FROM CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING WARRANT ARTICLE FOR TOMBSTONE REPAIR: They would like to take $5000 out of perpetual care for the care of tombstone. Mr. Parker feels that the tombstones they do the repairs on have to be in the trust funds. The board does not feel that we could identify this prior to the printing of the warrant. Mr. Yon suggested we send a letter stating that they can only do lots that have trust funds. Mr. Parker is concerned with using the interest. The board will speak with the commissioner at the budget hearing.
*** PROPOSAL FROM VISION APPRAISAL: full revaluation $140,000, a sales update is $68,000, work for
neighborhood and views is $1000 a day. Mr. Parker feels we need to determine how much time is
involved in determining the values. Mr. Methe feels that the board can view all the property and assign a
factor to each lot.
*** DOCKET SHEET FROM ATTORNEY MULLINS: Reviewed
*** DETERMINE COLOR OF COVER FOR TOWN REPORT: The board chose Light blue for the cover of
the town report.
*** SOUTHWEST REGION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – DECIDE ATTENDENCE:
*** ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS:
· Map 34 Lot 02:
· Map 10 Lot 68-07:
· Map 12 Lot 07-02:
· Map 42 Lot 02-32:
*** APPLICATION FOR CURRENT USE – MAP 04 LOT 03:
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE FOR LAND BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE – TAX MAP 11 LOT 02-03:
*** REVIEW DES REPORTS ON VARIOUS FITZWILLIAM PROPERTIES: Reviewed
*** MONADNOCK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Reviewed
*** 2007 BUDGET AND WARRANT:
*** CODE ENFORCEMENT: the deadline for Mr. Mattson and Mr. Dwinell is up today. We need to look at the Bourassa and O’Malley property. Mr. Methe feels that we should start the process with the court for Bourassa. We will have Tom Mullins review this.
*** NON-PUBLIC – PERSONNEL ISSUE
At 9:00 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe – Yes,
Mr. Yon - yes.
At 9:05 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr.
Yon seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Methe moved to adjourn at 9:10 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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