BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 18, 2007
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker & Michael Methe, Chairman
Selectmen Absent: Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 6:45 pm,
PRIMARY:
*** DWINELL: Mr. Dwinell met with the board. Mr. Dwinell stated that the height of his cottage meet with
the requirements. Mr. Parker stated that the board has a report of a violation from the Code
Enforcement officer and the board has requested to inspect this property. If the board finds no violation,
then we will have no problem. Mr. Parker stated that we treat all properties the same, if there is a
violation we will look into it.
7:15pm MEET WITH GENE CUOMO, ROAD AGENT: Mr. Cuomo stated that he has had a few culverts overflow
from the recent storm, nothing major. Mr. Parker stated that the question with regard to water on the new
Filipi subdivision is going to come to him. Mr. Cuomo stated that he is going to have to have some type of
retention means. Mr. Cuomo stated that they are cutting trees on Royalston Road.
Mr. Parker questioned how everything is going with his help. Mr. Cuomo stated that he has had workers
out sick. Mr. Cuomo stated that he would like to sit down with his workers and have a discussion with
regard to their schedule. He wants everyone to feel that they are being treated fair. Mr. Cuomo stated
that he is going to start having monthly meetings.
Mr. Cuomo stated that he is looking for someone to direct traffic for his road projects. Mrs. Thompson
stated that the individual needs to be certified.
7:45 MEET WITH TERRY SILVERMAN:
** LEGAL SESSION: 7:47 – 8:05
At 7:47 PM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe –
Yes,
At 8:05 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0
*** BUILDING PERMIT: approved
*** QUESTION REGARDING DETERMINATION OF LAND NOT IN CURRENT USE: (Map 10, Lot 20-01)
Mrs. Haas came in with regard to her property. Two acres are not in current use, the remainder is. The
original map did not delineate the land not in current use. Mr. Methe stated he does not know how the
board can determine this. The board found a map in another related folder which shows the shape of the
not in current use land. There are no measurements. They can scale this out and determine where this
land is.
*** DONATIONS: We will discuss this when Mr. Yon returns. Mr. Methe will discuss this with Mr. Prigge.
*** REPORT REGARDING NOR’EASTER STORM: Reviewed
*** MEMORIAL PARADE PERMIT: Approved
*** QUESTION ON RICKER PROPERTY: There is a question with regard to the status of the this property
if a replacement seasonal cabin could be rebuilt. Mr. Parker stated that he does not feel that we can
issue a permit. This property is on a right of way.
*** FAX FROM DES REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – TAX MAP 10 LOT 16-09: Mrs.
Thompson has forwarded a copy of the tax card
*** DISCUSS POLICE CHIEF POSITION: Mr. Parker would like to review the job description . Mr. Parker
stated that we have a deadline of May 16 on the advertisement for the police chief. Chief Newton stated
that Sean Cavanaugh has indicated that he would like to stay on part time when he leaves. Mr. Parker
stated he noticed Sean recently completed two weeks of training. Chief Newton stated that this was a
course he was already signed up for.
Chief Newton questioned if the board want the damage fixed on the cruiser. There is not much damage.
The estimate is for $815.00. The board would like to take a look at it. The board looked at the cruiser
and feel that the damage is minimal and doesn’t need to be repaired.
Mr. Parker stated that he had a complaint from John Holman with regard to the number of vehicles
parked at the Fitzgerald property on Jaffrey Road. It is very difficult to plow.
Mr. Parker discussed an issue with Chief Newton that was discussed at the Planning Board with regard to
speeding traffic on Lower and Upper Troy Road. Mr. Methe stated that at the stop sign on Upper Troy
Road you cannot see around Carole Langor’s bushes. Mr. Methe stated we have an ordinance for no
through trucking being established. Mr. Parker questioned if this road is properly posted for no through
trucks. Chief Newton stated that it is. Chief Newton stated that he has been getting complaints with
regard to speeding on town roads and he has issued a memo to his guys to step up patrolling. We will
put a newsletter article with regard to roads that are posted no through trucking.
*** LETTER FROM DRA RESPONDING TO SELECTMEN’S LETTER: Reviewed
*** LETTER FROM DRA REGARDING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH AVITAR: Reviewed
*** DRA COMMUNITY ACTION REPORT: Reviewed
*** RECREATION COMMISSION QUESTION REGARDING STEP INCREASE: Mrs. Stark would like to
take one of the senior counselors and raise her two steps to give her some of the responsibilities of the
assistant job that she is not hiring this year. This would raise the lifeguard pay since the same individual
does this job. Mr. Parker stated that he is usually reluctant to give more than one step increase. Mr.
Methe would like to think about this.
*** VETERANS CREDIT APPLICATION: approved
*** MEMO SENT TO DEPARTMENT HEADS: Reviewed
*** ANSWER TO BOARD’S QUESTIONS REGARDING PORTA POTTY AT MR MIKES: This is seasonal
and 100’ from state right of way, the board has no problem
*** FAX AND RESPONDING LETTER – KLINCK: reviewed
*** REVIEW DRAFT OF INFORMATION LETTER FOR DATA COLLECTORS TO GIVE PROPERTY OWNERS: reviewed. Mr. Methe would like to write Mr. Klink a letter and state that we have an assessor for a specified time, if he cannot meet with him during this time, we will do an outside assessment.
*** REVIEW DRAFT OF NEWSLETTER ARTICLE: reviewed
*** REQUEST FROM PAULA FOR 2 PERSONAL DAYS: April 27 & 28. The board approved.
*** QUESTION FROM HISTORICAL SOCIETY REGARDING USING TOWN COMMON FOR STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: The board has no problem. The common committee has no problem
*** BUILDING PERMIT – STREETER: approved
*** ANONOMOUS LETTER: reviewed
*** PROPERTY TRANSFERS: reviewed
*** DOT DRIVEWAY PERMIT APPLICATION: reviewed
*** PROPERTY INVENTORIES FROM PSNH, VERIZON AND PROPERTIES INC.: reviewed
*** SWRPC GIS INFORMATION: reviewed
*** SELECTMEN’S INSTITUTE AT ANTIOCH – ATTENDENCE: We will give this information to Mr. Yon to determine if he is interested in this.
*** PROGRAM AT FRANKLIN PIERCE COLLEGE:
*** LGC WALK NH RELAY 2007: reviewed
*** EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS – These are scheduled for 4/11/07: The board will schedule a meeting
when Mr. Yon returns.
*** AUDIT: Mr. Parker stated that there were two deficiencies in the audit. There was a problem that the treasurer was not depositing deposits on a regular basis. Mr. Parker questioned if there has been a procedure with this. Mrs. Thompson stated that the board and Ms. Carney sat down a number of months ago and discussed this issue and a procedure was put in place. There was a discrepancy with the library trustees not having manifests to sign prior to the checks being sent out. Mr. Parker would like to send a copy of this and send a letter to the trustees.
*** FLAGS: Mr. Parker would like to order two of each flags for the town hall. They are in very poor condition.
*** PLANNING BOARD: At last evenings Planning Board meeting there were several discussions with regard to speeding vehicles on Upper Troy Road and Lower Troy Road. Mr. Parker would like a letter sent to the Chief with regard to these complaints. There has been a complaint of J& J Auto speeding on this road. Mr. Cuomo stated that this road is posted for no through trucking.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Methe moved to adjourn at 9:16 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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