BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn., Thomas Parker & Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 6:30 Pm,
PRIMARY:
6:30 MEET WITH WAYNE KASSOTIS – NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 6:30 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 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe –
Yes, Mr. Yon – yes.
At 6:55 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 3-0
7:15 MEET WITH GEORGE PATTON: Mr. Patton stated that they laid the floor and they are 1’ 9” longer than they had originally planned. They have moved this 1’ back from the water. Mr. Methe stated that they have been adamant with people adhering to the footprints and building within the existing. Mr. Methe stated that they could allow the 1’ but not 9”. He would need to submit a change. The foundation is the same footprint, the floor will overhang 1’ . Mr. Yon moved to accept the change for the building permit, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
7:45 MEET WITH PAUL GRAZEWICZ – BUILDING PERMIT MAP 15 LOT 43: Paul Grasewicz and Ed & Pete Derry met with the board. They own two lots on Gap Mountain Road, Map 15, Lot 41 & 43. They have frontage on lot 41. 43 is separated from 41 by an easement for public service. They would like to build on lot 43, there is no road frontage. Mr. Parker stated that we could not issue a permit for lot 43 since there is no road frontage. Mr. Grascwicz questioned if they could give up their building rights on 41. Mr. Methe stated that we could not. The only option is to purchase a piece of land from PSNH and merge the two lots.
8:00 MEET WITH MRS. BECKWITH – CARBON COALITION: Mrs. Beckwith stated that this resolution passed in 164 towns. She would like to establish a Fitzwilliam Energy Committee. Mr. Methe questioned what authority the committee would have. Mrs. Beckwith stated that it is a volunteer effort to raise awareness. They would look into ways citizens could save energy. It is research and sharing information. Richmond is doing this and combining with several other towns. Mr. Yon questioned if the board had authority to appoint a committee. Mr. Parker stated that he feels they do. He read the warrant article and it gave the Selectmen authority to appoint. There is no budget for this committee. Mr. Parker stated he
does not want to decide who will be on the committee. Mr. Parker would like to see a list of names of who would be interested in serving on this committee. Mrs. Beckwith will gather a list of willing volunteers and bring this in to the board.
8:15 MEET WITH ERIC DURMER: Mr. Durmer stated that his neighbors, the Crowe’s have approval for a mother in law apartment from the Zoning Board. He is concerned that this be done right. When the septic system failed with the former owners, it leached down into his property. He is concerned with drainage. She is also planning to build a retaining wall out of tires. There are a number of tires thrown over the banking, as well as other items. He would like to make sure this addition is built to code and this does not become a junkyard. There is also an unregistered vehicle. Mr. Methe stated that they are allowed to have one unregistered vehicle in the yard. Mr. Parker stated that we
will be looking at the septic plan when they submit the permit to determine if the system will support the number of bedrooms in the house. Mr. Methe stated that we do not have building codes in Fitzwilliam. Mr. Parker stated that contractors have to adhere to State Codes. Mr. Durmer questioned if it is legal to use tires for a retaining wall. Mr. Parker stated he does not know. If she is collecting other junk, then she would be required to obtain a permit. Mr. Parker stated that if a problem arises with the septic system, they need to notify us as soon as possible and we can have the health officer investigate.
*** MEET WITH JOE HOPPICK AND PLANNING BOARD TUESDAY JUNE 5TH AT 7PM: The board will attend this meeting.
*** TEMPORARY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Mr. Sweeney will be out of town for three weeks. The board will fill in for this position.
*** MEETING TOMORROW MORNING AT 9AM
*** LETTER FROM HISTORICAL SOCIETY: They are asking if they can have volunteers do some of the traffic directing and if the police department will not charge for an officer. The board does not feel that they are qualified to direct traffic. This is a private organization and they will have to pay for a special detail officer.
*** REQUEST FOR TIMBER TAX ABATEMENT: Mr. VanBlarcom is requesting an abatement on Map 6, lot 31-01 on his timber tax. He has enclosed the mill statements. He states that the average price was $487.46 for oak. There was an error in the worksheet we will correct the figures on the oak. The board feels the price on the pine is in line with what he received from the mill.
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS – MAP 8 LOT 31 AND MAP 12 LOT 41-01
Map 08, Lot 31
Location: poor
Quality: good
Size: good
Map 12, Lot 41-01
Location: good
Qualilty: good
Size: good
*** NOTICE FROM DRA REGARDING EXCAVATION OPERATION: The report of excavation was filed tonight
*** COPY OF LETTER TO DAG RUTHERFORD: reviewed
*** LGC WORKER’S COMP REFUND: we have a credit of $1012.29. We will be issued a refund
*** EMAIL FROM LES BLACK: Reviewed
*** JUNKYARD INFORMATION AND WORKSHOP: We will obtain a copy of this book. Sandra has been doing research on applications that other towns are using.
*** SWRPC DINNER:
*** NATURAL INVENTORY QUESTIONAIRE: The board will review
*** MRSD REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS ACTUALLY VOTED: reviewed. Mr. Parker stated that this does not show the income.
*** BUILDING PERMITS:
Sack: Approved
Guyette: Approved
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGNED:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:10 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
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