BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2007
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, & Carmen Yon
Selectmen Absent: Michael Methe, Chmn.
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 7:05 PM,
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH ELEANOR VANDERHAEGEN AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Eleanor VanderHaegen and Katie Metzger met with the board. Mr. Parker stated that the board had reviewed the appointment sheets for the Conservation we only have three appointment forms signed, Katie Metzger, Paul Kottila and Cheryl Davis. Katie Mezger is an alternate. Mrs. Metzger stated that one of the problems they have is that they do not have a secretary. Mr. Parker questioned if they are taking minutes of the meetings. Mrs. Vanderhaegen stated that they are. Mr. Yon suggested speaking with Heidi Wood. The only problem they have is that she works on Wednesday evenings. Mr. Parker stated that the board of Selectmen do not want to run the Conservation
Commission. It is their duty to appoint members and make sure the commission is being properly run. Mr. Parker stated that there are seven slots on the commission. He does not feel that there needs to be a lot of alternates. Mrs. VanderHagen stated that since they do a lot of site visits, she feels that the alternates can attend these when others are not able. Mr. Parker stated that he would like to see someone on the committee that has a background in silva culture. Mrs. Metzger stated that Paul Kottila has a lot of experience in this area. Mr. Parker stated that he would like to see someone who is a hunter on the commission. Mr. Parker stated that he feels it was very offensive to him that Mrs. Zug wrote a letter that was signed by Andy Clukey, without the rest of the board’s knowledge. This letter never went through the board, he and Mike were on the board when this was signed. He feels that there were a lot of
underground accusations that the board of the Selectmen were going to sell a lot of the Hancock land. Mr. Parker proposed to re-appoint Barbara Greene and Eleanor VanderHagen as members to the commission. Mrs. Metzger stated that Rosalind Slavic signed her appointment form recently. Mr. Parker stated that Jack Corrette has indicated an interest in serving on this commission, as well as John Tommila and Buz Bemis. Mr. Parker stated that he would not reappoint Dorothy Zug to this commission due to the procedure she followed with the letter she had Mr. Clukey sign. Mrs. VanderHagen stated that she has given a great deal to the commission and she feels that it would be a loss. Katie Metzger said that everyone needs to work together, work on environmental issues and meet with the selectmen on a regular basis. Mr. Parker would like to formalize the appointments with a vote of all three selectmen. Carmen Yon would like the commission to talk
to each of the people that Mr. Parker suggested and come back to the Board of Selectmen with a recommendation of who they would like to see appointed to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Yon stated that he feels that the commission should meet with the people Mr. Parker is suggesting. Mr. Yon stated that he is abstaining from voting on the appointment of Mrs. Zug. He does have some questions with regard to the letter. The board will appoint the following members; Barbara Green, Rosalind Slavic, Eleanor VanherHagen and Jean Castles as an alternate. Mrs. VanderHagen stated that she is not comfortable with leaving Dorothy Zug off the commission. Mr. Parker stated that she can make an appointment with the board. Mrs. VanderHagen stated that Mrs. Zug has done a lot of work for the commission.
7:45 MEET WITH RICHARD DWINELL: Mr. Dwinell, attorney Steve Bonnet, Kenny Dunton and Richard Salmi met with the board. Mr. Parker stated that the Board has decided that they will agree to suspend any litigation against him. Mr. Dwinell will need to resubmit his plans as to how it was actually built. We will send all of this information to DES and they will need to decide if there are violations to the Shoreland Protection Act.
*** MEET WITH FIREWARDS: Firewards Bill Prigge, Edwin Mattson and Wendy Carney met with the board. Mr. Mattson stated that there is a problem with the numbers in the trailers in the trailer park. Mr. Mattson feels that a letter needs to be sent to the park stating that numbers needs to be marked on the trailers correctly. The board will send a letter. We would like a map and a listing of the numbers of the trailers.
Mr. Mattson stated that the generator at the fire station needs to be moved outside. He spoke with John Greer. He has submitted an estimate for $331.00 to move this outside. They will need to make a pad for it to set on. Mr. Mattson stated that they can take care of this. Mr. Yon moved to pay for this out of the building fund, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 2-0.
Ms. Carney stated that they have submitted a grant for a tanker.
Mr. Parker stated the Board had asked about a course that was being conducted at the fire department. The course was switched to Meadowood. Mr. Parker was told by Mr. Wright that the department was told that the Selectmen said that they couldn’t use the fire station. It was not the intention to deny use of the facility the board was concerned that there would be a problem with insurance and liability with a private organization using town facilities. Ms. Carney said that they moved the course to Meadowood because the course was to be held in a couple of days and they didn’t think they had time to get everything together that
the selectmen wanted.
Mr. Parker stated that Mr. Methe has spoken with someone with regard to where the donations to the fire department are going. Mr. Parker stated that he feels that we are going to have to have some type of agreement between the Fire Department Inc. and the town with regard to this issue. Mr. Parker stated that Fire Department Inc. needs to file paperwork for tax exemption.
Life Safety Inspections: Mr. Parker stated that the board would like to have the rules and regulations that mandate the life safety inspection. Mr. Parker is concerned with us having regulations to adhere to. Mr. Mattson stated to refer to RSA 154:2, if the town does not have any regulation it falls under state fire code. We inspect for smoke, arc fault and oil burners. The Firewards will forward the regulations.
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*** EMAIL FROM RESIDENT REGARDING TREE CUTTING ON ROYALSTON ROAD: Reviewed. A copy of this will be sent to Mr. Cuomo. We will ask Mr. Cuomo if he needs to cut any trees near this property. We will notify them that we have the right to cut trees in the right of way.
*** AVITAR CONTRACT FOR SALES UPDATE – APPROVED BY DRA: The board signed these contracts.
*** TAX MAP 10 LOT 15-03 – HAS HAD TRAILER AND ALL LAND IN CURRENT USE: no action taken
*** MAP 10 LOT 57 – DETERMINE MARKET VALUE FOR LAND BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE: no action taken
*** DISCUSS DOOMAGE ASSESSMENT: no action taken
*** INVOICE FROM VISION FOR PICKUPS: approved
*** CREDIT WITH PRIMEX FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: reviewed
*** LETTER FROM MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE REGARDING FLAG PROGRAM: no action taken
*** DOT PARADE PERMIT: reviewed
*** LETTER FROM ZBA CHAIRMAN REGARDING LAST WEEK’S MEETING WITH BOS:
*** LETTER OF APPEARANCE FROM ATTORNEY HOPPICK REPRESENTING THE TOWN IN HEIKKINEN LITIGATION: reviewed
*** ATTORNEY MULLIN’S COURT SHEET: reviewed
*** UPDATE ON AVITAR SOFTWARE CONVERSION : Mrs. Thompson stated that Avitar has sent a list of names, addresses and assessment values to be reviewed. He is shooting for the first week in June to have the information in order to send out the tax bills. It may go into the second week.
*** APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE CHIEF POSITION:
*** JIM BASSETT AT 9:30AM:
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:10 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 2-0
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