BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2007
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn. , Michael Methe & Carmen Yon
Mr. Yon and Mr. Methe opened the meeting at 8:30 am, Mr. Parker arrived at 8:45
PRIMARY:
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE OF LAND BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE
TAX MAP 11 LOT 02-03: Mr. Methe and Mr. Yon discussed the change of use for Mr. Parker’s building lot. This is a little over an acre being removed from current use. Mr. Yon moved to assess this at $48,000, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 2-0.
*** FINALIZE 2007 BUDGET: Mr. Yon feels that if the Tazers are approved the board should not allow the
purchase of this item until a new police chief makes a determination. Mr. Methe moved to not recommend
this purchase, Mr. Yon seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Parker questioned the need for this
purchase and the amount of times they would have need to use this item.
Recreation: Mr. Parker supported the increase to what the budget committee is recommending. Mr.
Methe is concerned that Mrs. Stark is cutting councilors so she can add to her hours. She has
consistently worked 21 hours. Mrs. Thompson stated that she figured this allows her 22 hours. Mr.
Parker would like to see the recreation commission take a more active role
Cemetery: They are requesting to add $5000 to their budget. This is to start repair of gravestones. Mr.
Yon moved to increase this budget by $5000 Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Methe is concerned with the petition article to increase the veteran’s exemption.
*** Selectmen’s Report: Mr. Parker is almost complete with this. He has done a breakdown of the various
segments of homes and they are running pretty close in equalized evaluation. He has written about the
future projects they are looking at.
*** VIEW FACTOR ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENT: The board reviewed the set of pictures they took of
property with a view. They then determined what group each parcel should fall under.
There being no further business, Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:45, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
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