BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 15, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 6:00 PM and the board conducted a site walk.
PRIMARY:
6:00 pm MEET WITH MR. BOURASSA AT SITE: The board conducted a site walk at the Bourassa property.
There is a trailer on the property, which is not registered. Mr. Bourassa stated that he has converted a
travel trailer, he has placed wood siding on the exterior, there is a wood stove that he installed. The
patio is portable, it is plywood with carpeting on top. There is a second trailer with a propane tank which
they use as sleeping quarters. There is a horse trailer for storage, which is not registered. There is a
sauna on a trailer which they are not using. There is a shallow well which they use for water. They have
frontage on a class VI road. The board would like to contact attorney Mullin with regard to this matter.
The board would like meet with Tom Mullin on August 29, 2007.
7:15 MEET WITH CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Conservation members Robert Corrette, Daniel Bemis,
Fred and Rosalind Slavic, Barbara Green and Paul Kottila met with the board. Mr. Methe stated that the
board submitted the names of Mr. Bemis and Mr. Corrette to Eleanor and Katie Metger back in April as
potential members. The board asked Mrs. Vanderheygan to take these names back to the commission
to discuss the appointment of these two members. Having not heard back from her in two months, the
Board of Selectmen went ahead and made these appointments. Mr. Parker stated that he has
indicated to the Conservation Commission that he would not be in favor of signing on with the Monadnock
Conservancy. The town has voted to go ahead and enter into an agreement. Mr. Parker stated that
before the town signs we need a clear agreement of what we are signing. Mr. Parker would like the
Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission to discuss the terms. Mr. Kottila stated that the
first step is for the Conservancy to look at the property and agree to accept the property. Mr. Methe stated
that he and Tom were both on the board when the letter was drafted by the Conservation Commission
with Andy Clukey’s signature, and he had never seen this letter before. Mr. Kottila stated that they
drafted this letter in good faith. Mr. Parker stated that we need to look forward to where we are going from
here. The Board of Selectmen do not get a copy of the Conservation Commission minutes. Mr. Slavic
stated that they do not have a secretary, they take turns taking the minutes. Mr. Methe suggested
contacting the high school to see if there is a senior interested in this position. Mr. Parker feels that most
of the people in Fitzwilliam want to maintain the community. He feels that we should maintain green
spaces throughout the town. Mr. Yon stated that when he left the conservation commission he suggested
to Eleanor that a Conservation Commission member attend the Planning Board meetings. Mr. Methe
would like the agreement from the Conservancy. He would like Mrs. Thompson to research and see if we
have a copy. The board will look at it as well as the Conservation Commission and then we will get
together to discuss recommendations. Mr. Yon stated that he understands that there is one opening on
the Conservation Commission. He would like the commission to make a recommendations. Mr. Slavic
stated he would recommend Dorothy Zug. Mr. Yon stated that they need to discuss this as a
commission.
7:45 MEET WITH CAROLE BECKWITH: Mrs. Beckwith did not attend the meeting
8:15 MEET WITH DAVID GREENE: The ZBA allowed the office space until such time as they sell the house,
they have referred back to the Selectmen the use of the house as a two family. The apartment has
been there, for a number of years, it hasn’t been used for a number of years. Mr. Parker moved that
they allow this use, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Greene has requested that we create separate lots for the tracts of land for this property. Mr. Parker
questioned if they have separate deeds. Mr. Greene stated that the deed defines them as parcel of
record. Mr. Parker stated that there are a lot of deeds that show separate tracks. Mr. Parker stated that
they will have to do a subdivision to seperate. Mr. Parker stated that he would like a legal opinion with
regard to this. We will ask Orr and Reno look at this.
*** ASESSMENT: Mr. Greene questioned if the board would like his input prior to accepting the values. The
board would welcome any information Mr. Greene would like to submit.
*** REVIEW APPLICATION FOR VENDORS PERMIT: September 15, 2007. Mr. Yon moved to approve
and waive the fee, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, The motion passed 3-0
*** BUILDING PERMITS
· MAP 25 LOT 02 EXTENSION: Mr. Yon moved to extend this permit for one year, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM JOELLE AND LAWRENCE CABOT
Re: Lot line: Mr. Parker would like to write a letter thanking them for the survey. We will submit this to
our mapping company. We will need to check the cards to determine if the acreage is correct.
*** LETTER FROM CAROLYN LILBACK
Re: Current Use: Mrs. Lilback has filed a letter with regard to her current use assessment. She would
like to change 16 acres to forest mix. May 9, 1990 they submitted a current use for Christmas Trees.
We will change this effective April 1. Mr. Yon moved to change effective April 1, 2008
*** REVIEW PLANNING BOARD MINUTES: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS COMPLAINT: The board would like Code Enforcement to look at.
*** REVIEW ELDERLY EXEMPTION: Mr. Parker moved to accept effective for this year, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
*** REVIEW MEMO FROM PLANNING BOARD: reviewed
*** DISCUSS DOCTORS LETTER :
NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 8:50 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 8:55 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
**** BERUBE VENDOR LICENSE: It appears the signs have been removed as requested. Mr. Yon moved
to approve the vendor license, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
SIGNED:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:00 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
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