BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 23, 2008
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:00pm MEET WITH POLICE CHIEF WAYNE KASSOTIS TO DISCUSS TRUCKING ORDINANCE: Chief Kassotis stated a
one ton truck is about 14,500 lbs. Jaffrey regulation is for 6 ton. Mr. Methe feels that we should go with 6 ton. Mr.
Yon moved to modify the ordinance to read 12,000 GVW, Mr. Parker seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Yon
moved to change the word truck to motor vehicle, Mr. Parker seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Parker moved
to adopt this ordinance for the town of Fitzwilliam, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
Chief Kassotis spoke with Peter Heed today with regard to the County Prosecutor. They are hiring additional
attorneys. It is based on a caseload and population. They would like to add Jaffrey District Court. Mr. Parker
stated that he would like a cost. We have been very happy with Tom Mullins. This probably would not be for a
year before it would be available.
Chief Kassotis questioned if the board would be opposed to removing the “speed limit strictly enforced” signs. Chief
Kassotis does not feel that this would make a difference in enforcement. Mr. Yon moved to remove these signs,
the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
7:30 MEET WITH NORMAN WHITNEY
RE: TAX MAP 36 LOT 11: Mary Flanders, John Vento and Norman & Maria Whitney met with the board. Mr.
Parker stated that this lot is currently assessed as an unbuildable lot. Mr. Parker stated that in order to build on this
all setbacks would need to be met. A state approved septic plan would have to be installed, as well as the wetlands
setback.
7:45 MEET WITH MASON KLINK: Mr. Klink read a letter with regard to a response to the boards letter requiring a
building permit for the construction of shed. This is a 16x32 foot building that he is disassembling and reassembling.
He is going to examine the original timbers that were used. Mr. Yon questioned if he met with the Historic District
Commission. Mr. Klink does not feel that a disassembly and reassembly are construction. Mr. Methe stated that
the board will review this and get back to him. The board discussed this application. They feel it is required as well
as the Historic District. The floor plan submitted is for a cottage. Mr. Methe stated that this structure has not been
used for this purpose since 1960. Mr. Parker stated that this cannot be rebuilt as a residence with a kitchen.
8:00 MEET WITH JOHN TOMMILA: John Tommila, Judy Niles-Simmons and Perry Snow from the Norwood Group met
with the board. Mr. Tommila stated that he has three issues he would like to discuss; the sign, non-conformance of
building and use of front building. He has a buyer that would like to purchase the business and continue what they
were doing. Mr. Tommila completed the sign permit application. Mr. Parker stated that the building where he
wants to run the retail sales is on the back lot. The house on Rt. 12 is for office space. They would process all the
paperwork in this building. Mr. Parker suggested Mr. Tommila apply for a use variance for the business to expand
this and include retail sales. Mr. Tommila questioned having a Special Town Meeting to change the zoning on this
property. Mr. Snow questioned if the Board of Selectmen would write a letter of support for this project.
*** DISCUSS RESCHEDULING NEXT BOS MEETING ON 1/30: Mr. Methe cannot attend the evening meeting. Mr.
Parker moved to reschedule this meeting for 9:00 am Wednesday morning, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the
motion passed 3-0.
*** ACCEPT DONATION FOR WELCOME SIGNS: Mr. Parker moved to accept this donation, a thank you note will be
sent, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
*** HEARING NOTICE FROM BTLA: A hearing has been scheduled for May 20 & 21. Mr. Parker would like to review
all of these files.
*** LETTER FROM GARY ROBERGE, AVITAR: They sent a check for $175 to offset cost for installing software.
*** LETTER FROM LGC REGARDING JOINING LITIGATION FOR STATE ACTION REGARDING RETIREMENT: Mr.
Parker moved to donate $162 for the cost of this litigation, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed
3-0.
*** INVOICE FROM GRAZ ENGINEERING: $208.25 Mr. Yon moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr.
Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM ALVIN MURRAY WITHDRAWING CASE WITH BTLA:
*** LETTER FROM FLEUR De LIS CAMP: Mr. Parker feels that we should speak with Orr & Reno with regard to
this. We will reply to them in receipt of letter. A copy of the minutes included.
*** PROPOSAL FROM GRAZ ENGINEERING TO ENGINEER PLANS ON UPPER TROY ROAD – WARRANT ARTICLE?: Mr. Yon moved to place this on the warrant, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DRAFT OF ELLIOT INSTITUTE CY PRES REFORMATION: The board will review
*** COPY OF LETTER SENT TO GILBERT FROM DOT: Reviewed
*** FIRE DEPT: Mr. Methe stated that the board had discussed sending a letter to the membership with regard to the handling of donations. It has come to attention that people were sending donation with the intention that it was going to the town of Fitzwilliam when in fact it was being deposited to Fire Department Inc. Any money donated is in a separate fund to be spent at the request of the firewards.
Mr. Methe questioned the issue of the Chief and Fireward. Mr. Parker questioned what the board is going to do about this if Bill Prigge does decide to run for Fireward and stay on as Chief. Mr. Methe stated that we have legal opinions and he does not feel that we can ignore it. Mr. Yon and Mr. Parker stated that he would not be in favor of going to court over this issue. Mr. Methe stated that if the board is not going to do anything about this, he would step down as chairman and he would personally go public with this and he feels that his only avenue would be the Keene Sentinel. Mr. Yon does
not feel that it is in the towns best interest to take this to court. Mr. Parker does not feel that it is in the interest of the town or the board to get into a fight with the fire department over this issue.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:25 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
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