BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2008
Selectmen Present: Carmen Yon , Chmn. & Michael Methe
Selectmen Absent: Thomas Parker
Chairman Carmen Yon opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
*** MEET WITH ADAM CARAGHER: Mr. Caragher met with the board, he stated that he would be interested in serving on a
board or committee in town. Mr. Caragher stated that he teaches in Winchendon. Mr. Methe stated that the Zoning Board of
Adjustment is in need of members. Mr. Yon stated that we also have an opening with the Elliot Institute. We also have an
opening to the Monadnock Advisory Commission. There is also an opening on the CIP Committee.
*** OCCUPANCY PERMIT – MAP 17 LOT 11-02: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the
motion passed 2-0.
*** DISCUSS COMPOSTING TOILET: Mrs. Thompson will contact Local Government Center with regard to this matter.
*** SWRPC STUDY OF RT 12 AND RT 119 INTERSECTION: There is planning money available that was on the original 10
year plan. They have identified this intersection with money available to the Planning Commission to do this study.
There would be no cost to the town. Mr. Methe feels that we should go along with this. The board will type a letter in support
of this. Mr. Yon stated that he was speaking with Carlotta Lilback she was saying there is state money for sidewalks they
are looking into in Rindge
*** DISCUSS SITE VISIT OF PATEL’S PROPERTY: Mr. Yon conducted a site walk of this property. Mr. Patel has agreed to put
up two stansions to block driveway, he has submitted a parking lot lighting plan and he is going to do the fencing himself.
The Planning Board agreed that he has met the site plan regulations when these items are completed . He will send a letter
when he completes this they would like to know. He has a specific date to complete. The Neon sign is gone, he will turn off
the lights at night. Mr. Yon suggested capping the lights on sign, the banners are gone, he removed one flag. We will issue
a temporary occupancy permit until this is signed off by the Planning Board.
*** Filipi Subidvision: There is a covenant with regard to cutting trees in the common open space, they have to have a forester
look at this with a recommendation of cut.
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT:
Location: average
Size: average
Quality: average
*** REVIEW DIRECT DEPOSIT SIGN-UP FORM FOR FIRE TRUCK GRANT: They will transfer the funds electronically into our
checking account. Since Nancy Carney applied for the grant she needs to sign this form. Mr. Methe moved to authorize
Nancy Carney to sign this form, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 2-0.
*** VETERANS CREDIT APPLICATION: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the emotion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion
passed 2-0.
*** LETTER FROM ROSALIND & FRED SLAVIC: This is a letter confirming that a building on their property has been
abandoned. We will ask the assessor to visit this property and evaluate this building.
*** REVIEW LETTER GARY ROBERGE WROTE TO WOODBROOK: Reviewed
*** REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO FITZWILLIAM’S DIGITAL MAPS AT SWRPC: Mr. Methe moved to allow, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 2-0.
*** REVIEW PAY PLAN FOR TOWN AGENT POSITION: The board reviewed and approved
*** TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REQUEST FOR VACATION DAYS: Mrs. Thompson is requesting April 4, 21,22 and May 16, Mr.
Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 2-0.
*** WELFARE ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP: Mr. Thompson will attend.
*** COMMUNITY ACTION REPORT FROM JIM GIBNEY: Mr. Gibney would like to meet with the board. Mrs. Thompson will try
to schedule this for April 15. We will check with Mr. Parker to determine which dates he is available.
*** WOODBROOK PROPERTY TRANSFER: reviewed
*** EMAIL COORESPONDENCE FROM DOT: Mrs. Thompson received an e-mail from the state that they have an open file for
Royalston Road from 1986.
*** SOLICITATION FROM LOG PRO, INC: We will forward this to the Conservation Commission
*** TREASURERS REPORT: Reviewed
*** SELECTMEN’S INSTITUTE AT ANTIOCH COLLEGE:
*** NON - PUBLIC SESSION - PERSONNEL
At 7:56 PM, Mr. Yon made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Methe seconded the
motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Methe – yes, Mr. Yon - Yes .
At 8:05 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Yon seconded the
motion. The motion passed 2-0.
*** NON - PUBLIC SESSION - PERSONNEL
At 8:05 PM, Mr. Yon made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Methe seconded the
motion. The motion passed 2-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Methe – yes, Mr. Yon - Yes .
At 8:10 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Yon seconded the
motion. The motion passed 2-0.
*** AMBULANCE : Mr. Methe feels that we should try and set up the same people that were on the original ambulance
committee. Mrs. Thompson questioned if we will bill from the first of the year. Mr. Methe stated that we will not bill until we
have a procedure in place.
ON HOLD – BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:
*** POLLOCK REPORT OF CUT
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 8:15 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 2-0.
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