BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 30, 2008
Selectmen Present: Carmen Yon , Chmn. Thomas Parker & Michael Methe
Chairman Carmen Yon opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:00 MEET WITH TRACIE SMITH: The board reviewed the submitted plan for taking land out of current use she submitted. Mr.
Methe moved to remove 1.9 acres, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Methe moved to
access the change of use based on $58,000, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
7:15 MEET WITH TERRY GILBERT – OCCUPANCY PERMIT: The mobile home has been sold. It will be moved within a couple
of weeks. They would like a temporary occupancy to be issued for the house since they are not able to remove the mobile
home before occupying the house. Mr. Methe moved to issue a 60 day temporary occupancy permit, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
7:30 MEET WITH FRANK BEQUEART – WATER DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Mr. Bequaert and Jeff Craig met with
the board. Their contractor is suggesting that they bore holes and put the pipes in. Mr. Parker stated that he does not know
what the common was filled in with. It was discovered that the Depot Park was filled with granite. Mr. Bequeart stated that
he has hired Jeff Garland an arborist to look at the trees in the common to determine any impact. He stated that this will cost
about $320.00 he suggested the town may want to pay half of this. Mr. Yon stated that the town has to be careful with
spending town funds on the water district project. Mr. Bequaert stated that this will be of value to the town, he will be
providing information on these trees. Mr. Methe moved to approve $100.00 towards the cost of this expenditure, the motion
was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Bequeart stated that the board is concerned with the look of the common, but he is also concerned with the people in the
water district who have to pay for this. They are waiting for prices for sod.
Steve Filipi is looking to sell 8 acres to them on Upper Troy Road. It is under conservation, but they would have the rights to
put wells in. There may be State money to match this. They would like to go in with the town that is doing the engineering
for the culverts on this road and pay to have the engineering for the water district in the same area. The board agreed that
if this is feasible they would be okay with this. Mr. Yon stated that they will keep them informed when we contact an
engineer for the drainage.
*** BUILDING PERMIT:
Harold Ramsey: Addition to trailer . Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion
passed 3-0.
Kelly Crowley: Three season room. Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion
passed 3-0.
Trish Biledeau: replacing a deck. Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion
passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS SIGN FOR DONATED LAND – SKI AREA: Mr. Methe will confirm the language on this sign with Russ Raitto.
*** COMPLAINT RE: GARBAGE AND ANIMALS TAX MAP 03 LOT 31-05: Mr. Parker received a complaint from Cheryl Davis
with regard to this property. Mr. Parker stated that we are limited in what we can do unless it presents a danger. Mrs.
Thompson stated that the police department has been notified with regard to the animals, and they doe not feel there is a
problem.
Mrs. Thompson spoke with Mark Sweeney with regard to viewing for junkyards. He is concerned that not all of them are
visible from the road.
*** EMAIL FROM ATTORNEY HOPPICK – ELLIOT INSTITUTE: The Attorney Generals office does not have any opposition to
what is being proposed.
*** ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER NATIONAL CERTIFICATION: The board will send a letter of congratulations
*** INVOICE FROM ORR AND RENO: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion
passed 3-0.
*** ITEMIZATION OF COST TO REPLACE RAILS AND DAMAGED POSTS: The board discussed where to deposit and
expend this money from. Mrs. Thompson will look into this.
*** DRA TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUATION: Reviewed
*** COMMUNITY ACTION REPORT FROM JIM GIBNEY: Reviewed
*** LIST OF TAXPAYERS AND MORTGAGEES: Reviewed
*** COPY OF COORESPONDANCE CITY OF KEENE SENT TO SECRETARY OF STATE: Reviewed
*** TRANSFER OF PROPERTY: Reviewed
*** WELCOME SIGN DONATION: We will write a letter of thank you.
*** PORT-A-POTTIE: Mr. Parker would like this set on a pad, and also place some lattice work around this. The board will
contact Mark Sweeney to determine if he is interested in this project.
*** ELECTICAL OUTLET : The board would like John Greer tolook into putting in an outlet outside for the Farmers Market.
*** HEALTH OFFICER: The board would like to place add for health officer in the newsletter .
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 8:55 PM, Mr. Yon made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the
motion. The motion passed 2-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 9:00 PM. Mr. Yon 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.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 9:00 PM, Mr. Yon made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the
motion. The motion passed 2-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 9:05 PM. Mr. Yon 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.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to recess at 9:05 PM and reconvene at 7:00 am Thursday to view properties for various issues, the motion
was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
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