BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 25, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn., &Thomas Parker
Selectmen Absent: Carmen Yon
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 6:35 PM, the board recessed at 9:20 pm and will reconvene Thursday morning at 10:00am when Mr. Yon returns.
PRIMARY:
6:35: RICHARD DWINELL: Mr. Dwinell requested an extension on his violation, his lawyer was supposed to
be in town tonight. Mr. Dwinell has scheduled an appointment for next Wednesday. Mr. Parker moved to
extend the time limit with regard to the violation on his property, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe,
the motion passed 2-0.
7:15pm MEET WITH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDS: Mr. Parker stated that he would like to speak with
Orr & Reno to discuss if they have a different opinion on the Filipi subdivision. He would also like to
discuss the Wendell tower.
Mr. Parker questioned if we should zone the entire Historic District as one district.
7:45 MEET WITH ED VAN BLARCOM: Mr. Van Blarcom stated that he would like to discuss the timber taxes
on the property he purchased from the Beals Trust. The Tax Collector had no notice that this timber
operation had taken place. The title company called and were told there were no taxes or liens. Mr. Van
Blarcom stated that he has a copy of a letter that notified Mr. Beal that we would charge him doomage on
September 19, 2006. Mr. VanBlarcom stated he had already purchased this property by this date. Mrs.
Thompson stated that he has not completed a report of cut. Mr. VanBlarcom has received a call from the
previous owner and he has stated he would pay the timber tax, but not the doomage. Mr. Parker stated
that the board will need to look into this. He would like to speak with our attorneys and the DRA. Mr.
VanBlarcom stated that if he has to hire an attorney, he will. He does not feel that any of the guidelines
were followed in this matter. Mr. VanBlarcom stated that if the Tax Collector had been notified as she
was supposed to, the title company would have picked up on this before Mr. VanBlarcom became
responsible. Mr. Parker stated that the board will look into this and notify Mr. VanBlarcom.
8:00 MEET WITH SUSAN MASSIN, LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Susan Massin and Diane Schott met with the
board. Mrs. Massin stated she is concerned that the evaluations that were submitted 52 days ago still
have not been acted upon. She feels that the employees deserve these increases. Mr. Methe stated
that the board was waiting for all of the evaluations from the town. Mr. Methe stated that the library is a
separate entity. Mr. Methe agreed and feels that the raises should be retroactive. We will write a check
next week for these employees for the difference, back to March 1.
Mr. Parker questioned if the letter with regard to the deficiency on the audit with regard to library
procedures had been sent to the trustees. Mrs. Thompson stated she has not. Mrs. Massin stated that
was aware of this and she is now having the trustees sign the manifest.
*** DISCUSS REPLACEMENT OF CLAPBOARDS IN CERTAIN AREAS ON TOWN HALL: Mr. Parker
noticed there are several clapboards that need replacing. Mr. Methe feels that before we paint the
building we should have them replaced. Mr. Methe suggested contacting John Syramacki .
*** BUILDING PERMITS:
· Map 28 Lot 15: approved
· Map 15 Lot 54-01: approved
· Map 11 Lot 13-02: approved
· DEMOLITION PERMIT – Map 34 Lot 09-10: approved
· SIGN PERMIT – Map 32 Lot 47:
*** CEO SITE VISIT – MAP 14 LOT 04: Mr. Sweeney inspected. They have been living in the house at the
bottom of the hill, the house at the top has been abandoned. It appears the roof is leaking. Mr. Slavic
indicated they may be tearing the building down. Mr. Parker would like Vision to inspect the property for
assessment purposes.
*** AVITAR UPDATE CONTRACT: Mr. Parker needs to review this. Mrs. Thompson has a question with regard to the item that states the town needs to provide a private phone line. She will contact them to clarify this.
*** INVOICES FROM DILUZIO AMBULANCE: Mr. Parker would like a newsletter article explaining that the town has to pay for this service. If anyone would like to reimburse the town for this service, they should send payment to the town. Mr. Parker made a motion to pay these invoices, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 2-0.
*** COPY OF COORESPONDANCE FROM WETLANDS BUREAU: reviewed
*** DRA TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUATION FOR 2007: Reviewed
*** EMAIL FROM ATTORNEY CHAPMAN, ORR & RENO: reviewed
*** REQUISITION REQUEST FROM CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS: They are requesting a purchase of a new lawnmower. Mr. Methe stated that this was budget for.
*** APPLICATION FOR CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION: The board will schedule an interview
*** VETERANS CREDIT APPLICATION: approved
*** LGC MEMBER AGREEMENT PROPOSED CHANGES: reviewed
*** INDEMNIFICATION: Mr. Parker would like to write a letter indemnifying Town employees and the Selectmen.
*** SUMMER REC POSITION AND STEP INCREASE: Mr. Methe will only recommend one step increase for this position to step three, Mr. Parker agreed.
*** DONATIONS: The board will hold these until we receive an answer from Jim Bassett.
*** EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS: Mr. Methe feels that the board will only be looking at these completed
evaluations to see where they fit on the pay scale. Mr. Parker stated that he would make any increase
effective April 1. Mrs. Thompson stated in the past we have given the increase when they were
completed.
At 8:09 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 8:25 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
*** THOMAS PARKER BUILDING PERMIT: Mr. Parker submitted a revised floor plan for his building permit. He is reducing the length of the house, there is still sufficient setbacks from the road and property lines. This did not change the amount of bedrooms just the dimensions. Mr. Yon moved to accept, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, Mr. Parker abstained. The motion passed 2-0.
*** DWINELL: Mr. Parker inspected this property. This property does have the potential for living space upstairs. Mr. Dwinell is claiming this is an attic. It is sheetrocked and accessible. Mr. Parker does not know if he is violating town regulations. He feels this is a violation of the State Shoreland Protection. Mr. Yon questioned if we can enforce that he did not build to the building permit. He did sign off on the prints that there would be no storage area upstairs. Mr. Yon feels that we should require Mr. Dwinell to submit a new plan for what has been constructed and we will let him know that we are
sending this to DES for a determination with regard to the Shorelands Protection. We will send a letter to Mr. Dwinell with regard to this matter.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION PERSONNEL MATTER
At 10:00 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 10:15 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
*** Wellhead: Mr. Parker would like to discuss with the Conservation Commission the issue of watershed and the Filipi subdivision. Mr. Yon stated that the Conservation Commission has discussed a wellhead protection plan.
*** The board will meet at 8:30 Monday to start reviewing properties with views.
*** JUNKYARD LICENSE: Mr. Parker stated that we need to address this issue.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGNED:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Methe moved to adjourn and reconvene at 10:00 AM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 2-0.
There being no further business Mr. Methe moved to adjourn at 10:45 am, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
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