BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 7, 2008
Selectmen Present: Carmen Yon , Chmn. Thomas Parker & Michael Methe
Chairman Carmen Yon opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH FRANK BEQUAERT: Mr. Bequaert submitted evaluations from an arborist, Surf Turf, and BUR. BUR
submitted a price for the sod and boring. The boring would not be feasible. Mr. Bequaert did not pursue the sod with Surf
Turf. Surf Turf can hydro seed. On the arborist report there are only 1-2 trees that are in risk of danger from the project.
Mr. Bequaert stated that he see two concerns that the selectmen have; the ability to use the common for events, and the long
term effect. He is proposing they go ahead with the contract as is, they start on May 27, the common should be done in one
week definitely in two weeks. When finished he will loam and seed. The water district will take care of watering this every
day. They would need to use the library water, they will not bill the library for this use. When summer is over they will
evaluate the grass to determine what shape it is in. If it is not in good shape they will agree to have the common hydro
seeded. The water district is wiling to give a set sum of money to the town, he is thinking $1000. This could be used on the
common, if a tree dies we can use this money to replace the tree. Mr. Yon stated that he would rather leave this as a liability
that the district and the town would share. Mr. Craig asked for further explanation on this. The board stated that if a tree
died within a year we would split the cost to replace. The board set a deadline of two years on the tree replacement.
Mr. Yon stated that we have figures for sod that is much less then quoted. Mr. Yon stated he is totally against any kind of
seeding in the summer. We can over seed at the end of the season if necessary. If there is rain, it will turn to mud. Mr. Methe
said that the concerts could be held at the church – there are alternatives for the concerts. The antique fair is a definite for the
common, this is the 25th of July. If sod is laid, it would be fine by this time, even if you seed, there should not be a problem by
the end of July. How much of the common will be affected, Paula asked? Mike said that some areas will be 10 feet wide,
others wider depending on the equipment used etc. They will be using a small excavator, most likely. Mr. Bequaert said that
Gene Cuomo told him when he installed the cistern, he ran into rubble. Mr. Parker questioned if we should speak with Gene
Cuomo to discuss what the cost to repave along the road would be if they laid the pipe along the road. Mr. Bequaert stated
that he mentioned this to the contractor, he stated that this would be more expensive. Mr. Bequaert stated that they have a
bid and if they modify this they can void the contract. Mr. Bequaert stated that he has a contract to sign and they want to
start in two weeks. The board will speak with Gene Cuomo on Thursday with regard to this situation. Mr. Yon feels that the
common will be closed until the end of July for this project. Mr. Bequaert stated that they are guaranteeing that they will
restore the common. The board agreed to go ahead with the project, and allow the district to re-seed.
Mr. Bequaert feels that they should have a statement of the scope of the project. Mrs. Thompson suggested having an article
in the Sentinel prior to the start of the project. Mr. Parker suggested the district write up a PR statement and submit to the
Selectmen’s office.
*** NON-PUBLIC PERSONNEL
At 8:40 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 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 8:45 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 PERSONNEL
At 8:45 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 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 8:50 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.
9:00 MEET WITH HEIDI WOOD, TOWN CLERK – NON-PUBLIC PERSONNEL:
At 9:40 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 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 9:45 PM. Mr. Yon made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Parker seconded the
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motion. The motion passed 3-0.
*** MEET WITH JANE WRIGHT, TAX COLLECTOR – PROPERTIES FOR TAX DEED:
John Aldsworth: 2004 levy liened in 2005. He has been making payments. He can make payments of $300.00 every
two months. The board will not take a tax deed on this
Kenneth Sheehan: Woodbrook $2253.23 is due. We will contact Woodbrook to see if they have a better address.
John Keller: Woodbrook $2048.12 is due. . We will contact Woodbrook to see if they have a better address
Parmenter: Woodbrook $3066.65 they are trying to pay. The board will not take a deed on this.
Derby & Hartford: The third party is still making payments. $2811.31 is due.
Dickenson: $21,305.06 is due The board will not take a deed on this.
Wayne Erunski & Lois Kelly: letter came back unclaimed $10281.08 is due. The board will not take a deed on this.
Mr. Parker feels a letter should be send to the mortgage holder stating that we could take a tax deed on this property,
and they may want to notify the landowner that they need to pay up on these taxes.
Brian Gordon: $9261.77 is due. We will send a letter to the mortgage company.
Corey Parks: $9567.90 , The board will tax deed this property.
*** CHARLIE KOCH LOOK AT INTENT TO CUT : Mr. Parker would like Mr. Koch to look at this cut. Mr. Yon made a motion to
hire Charlie Koch to review this, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** QUESTION ABOUT FARMSTAND ON JAFFREY ROAD: Mr. Yon stated that there was a stand with flowers for sale, he
questioned if a vendors permit was required. Mrs. Thompson pulled folder the Planning Board minutes reflect that this falls
under 127:14, E 3, the selling of farm products. The minutes reflect that this was a future use she was considering. Mr.
Parker will question the Planning Board to determine if this would require a meeting with them.
*** PETITION FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SPECIAL MEETING: The board would like to send a letter to the court stating
our opposition. Mr. Parker feels that we should check with Joe Hoppock with regard to this, to determine if there will be a
hearing in court with regard to this. Mr. Methe moved to contact Joe Hoppock, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the
motion passed 3-0.
*** JUNK INSPECTIONS: The board would like to meet with Mark Sweeney next Wednesday to discuss this issue.
*** TIMBER TAX WORKSHEETS:
Joan West Map 14, Lot 13
Quality: good
Location: average
Size: good
Kings Arrow Map 03, Lot 39
Quality: average
Location: average
Size: good
Mel Harder Map 3, Lot 40
Quality: good
Location: average
Size: good
Wayne Kassotis
Quality: average
Location: average
Size poor
*** REVIEW TAX MAP 26 LOT 10: Reviewed, we have removed two of the buildings which are on another lot. We have added
these buildings to the to the other lot. Mr. Parker stated that we can send a supplemental bill, he thinks you can send a
supplemental bill up to eighteen months. We will issue an abatement on Favart’s property.
*** QUESTION REGARDING BUILDING A STONE WALL ON PROPERTY ON RICHMOND ROAD: Mr. Parker stated that he
looked at this property . This would be in our town right of way. The board is denying this request.
*** BTLA WITHDRAWAL OF DEBLIEU CASE: reviewed
*** COPY OF LETTER FROM DES: Reviewed
*** AVITAR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ABATEMENT: The board will review these
*** NON-PUBLIC PERSONNEL: 8:40
At 8:40 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 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Yon - Yes & Mr. Parker - yes
At 8:50 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.
*** JUNKYARDS: letter needs to be sent giving them 30 days to complete the application.
*** CEMETERY: Historically we have paid a higher rate of pay for grave digging. Mr. Parker feels that the rate should be the
same as the hourly wage. We recently paid three people a total of ten hours for grave digging, when the highway
department dug the grave with the backhoe. The board would like to schedule a meeting with the commissioners to discus
this issue.
*** AMBULANCE: The ambulance committee met, they are going to meet with the billing companies. The firewards are talking
about a new wage scale. Nancy Carney and Carol Ann Rocheleau feel that he billing should be done through the
department. Mr. Methe feels that this should be done in the Selectmen’s Office. Mr. Methe stated that Nancy Carney is the
only one who has access on the computer to these records. After she enters this she locks this up. It was asked who would
have access if she were not available. He was told Bill Prigge would have to contact the State. Mr. Methe stated that there
are many mutual aid calls. Someone suggested that the town that the person is from should be billed.
*** PLANNING BO:ARD: The Sherman’s met with the Planning Board, they wanted to know who protected them when their
neighbors animals go onto their property. The Planning Board stated that they could contact the State or the Selectmen’s
office. Sheila Kennedy went in for a preliminary. They want to subdivide and create one of the lots with the house and the
barn across the road. Mr. Parker spoke with the Planning Board with regard to the requirement for the 30’ driveway width.
He agrees that the beginning turn of the driveway should be 30’ but can taper in. Mr. Parker spoke with the Planning Board
with regard to the wood processor, Mr. Silverman agrees that this is a business, many other on the board felt this was
farming. Mr. Yon feels that the board should appeal this decision to the ZBA and ask for their interpretation.
*** SWANSON: Mr. Parker would like to send a letter and ask them to come in to describe their business.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to recess at 10:05 PM and reconvene at 9:00 am Thursday, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
The board reconvened at 9:00, Thursday May 8, 2008
*** SALES: Mr. Parker has been reviewing all of the monthly sales.
*** ABATEMENTS: The board reviewed submitted abatement applications
There being no further business, Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 11:30 am, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
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