BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn. & Carmen Yon
Selectmen Absent: Thomas Parker
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 7:00 PM,
PRIMARY:
*** INFORMATION AND PURCHASE ORDER FOR JOHN DEER BACKHOE: We can purchase this for
$91,100, the list price is $115,000. It would cost more to purchase a leftover, the modifications they would
have to make would cost more. The board approved this purchase.
*** REQUEST FOR WAVIER OF DOOMAGE: This lot was sold, the previous owner called when he
received the charge for doomage. He had forgot about this, the company they sold the wood to went
bankrupt. The board will not waive the doomage charge.
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE FOR CHANGE OF USE – MAP 10 LOT 68-05: Mr. Methe moved to
assess this at $60,000, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 2-0.
*** APPROVE ORDINANCE VIOLATION DOCUMENT FOR MAP 21 LOT 06: This is on Mr. Dwinell’s
property. We will be sending him a letter with regard to the corrective action that needs to be taken for
this violation. He must adhere to the issued building permit.
*** DISCUSS LAND AND BUILDING STATUS OF MAP 07 LOT 28-06: The board will hold this in abeyance
*** UPDATE ON APPRAISAL FIRMS CONTACTED: Mrs. Thompson heard from one of the other appraisal
firms she contacted, they are not in a position to do this work this year. We are waiting to hear from one
other firm. Mr. Methe stated that he would support contracting with Avitar.
*** TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ATTENDING DRA WORKSHOP 3/22/07 IN AM:
*** QUESTION ABOUT FRONTAGE AND PSNH SUBSTATION PROJECT: This question came up at the
Planning Board last evening. The State would like them to share the entrance with the VFW. The
Planning Board questioned if we would issue a Building Permit with a shared driveway. Mr. Methe stated
he would have no problem with this, Mr. Yon has no objection.
*** REVIEW PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND SCHEDULE: Reviewed
*** INVITATION FROM ORR AND RENO:
*** BROADBAND CONFERENCE – DECIDE ATTENDENCE: Mrs. Thompson forward this to Jim Talbert
*** TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR’S VACATION SCHEDULE:
*** REVIEW OVERVIEW OF GEOINSIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Reviewed. Mr. Yon feels it is
worthwhile to get a price from this firm.
*** DISCUSS EMAIL FROM CARL GOLDKNOPF: Mr. Methe would like to send him a letter thanking him
for his offer.
*** INVOICES:
· GOODNOW, PRIGGE & KANE: Mr. Methe moved to approve, Mr. Yon seconded the motion passed 2-0
· ORR & RENO: Mr. Methe moved to approve, Mr. Yon seconded the motion passed 2-0
*** DRA EQUALIZATION RATIO DOCUMENTATION FOR 2006: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS DILUZIO AMBULANCE CONTRACT: They will be billing the town. We will need to investigate
how we are going to handle this. We are not the provider, we could not bill the insurance company. We
will schedule a meeting to discuss this with them.
*** REVIEW COPY OF LETTER FROM REC DIRECTOR: This is a copy of a letter Mrs. Stark sent to the
assistant recreation director with regard to cutting this position for the upcoming year. Mrs. Stark
received a call from him he is very upset.
*** PROPERTY TRANSFER: Reviewed
*** PLANNING BOARD MINUTES – DRAFT OF MARCH 20, 2007: Reviewed
*** EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS: Mrs. Thompson has had questions from employees as to when these are
going to be completed. Mr. Methe would like to complete these April 4, when all of the Selectmen are
here. Mr. Yon stated that we can make these retroactive, Mr. Methe agreed
*** ASSESSING: Mr. Methe stated that he would like to have a good definition of neighborhoods. He feels
we should have one for the common, dirt roads and paved roads. He feels that we have four categories
of waterfront in town. He feels that narrower we have these categories, the less problems we are going
to have.
*** PROJECTS: Mrs. Thompson will send a memo to department heads to determine what their major projects for this year will be. Mr. Yon feels that we should consider placing welcome signs on Rt. 12 and Rt. 119 . We have to do the street signs for 2008.
*** POLICE CHIEF : The board would like to discuss an advertisement for this position next week.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 7:50 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
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