BOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 16, 2004
Members Present: Andrew Clukey, Susan Silverman and Joan Knight
Mrs. Knight opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
6:30pm SITE VISITS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION EASEMENTS: The board viewed the sites for the applications for the historic barn applications.
7:30PM SELECTMEN BACK IN SELECTMEN’S OFFICE FOR MEETING
*** DISCUSS COPIES OF CORESPONDANCE FROM SWANZEY TO MRSD AND REVIEW AND SIGN LETTER TO MRSD: The board reviewed and signed a letter to the Monadnock Regional School District stating that we would be making payments based upon the twelve month payment schedule, unless they provide us with documentation as to why the 8 month schedule is required.
*** DISCUSS LETTER FROM SHELDON SPECTOR, WOODBROOK
· Concerns about trailer – Map 42 Lot 01-15: This is with regard to the condition of this trailer, they feel it is a hazard. The board would like to verify the condition of this trailer. Mrs. Silverman stated that if we condemn the trailer and allow them to remove it, we could negotiate that they could try to sell the land and pay the back taxes. Would they be able to sell it. It was assessed for $11,000 in 2002. Have Warren look at the trailer and report the condition. If it is bad, we would go through the process of condemning it and allow them to remove it. Ask Mrs. Wright how much they owe. We will not take this
property by tax deed. Mrs. Silverman suggested trying to negotiate with Woodbrook with regard to the taxes.
*** DISCUSS LETTER OF COMPLAINT REGARDING A DOG: We have received a letter
from David Ibelle with regard to the Raitto’s dog. The board will write a letter to the
Raitto’s stating we have received a letter of complaint, and advise them of the law. We will send a letter to the Ibelle’s stating that they must contact the police department to contact the dog officer if there are further problems. A copy of this letter will be sent to the animal control officer.
*** ACT ON REQUISITIONS FROM POLICE CHIEF: The first requisition is to equip the part time officer he is hiring. The seconded was budgeted for, this is a panel that needs to be replaced in the cruiser to operate the lights. The board moved to approve these requisitions.
*** BACKHOE FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: The purchase price is $77000, this is a new John Deere Backhoe, we can rent this for $1500 a month until town meeting, which all of this money would be applied to the purchase price. A new machine would be $3000 more. Last year we paid a total of $8000 for Gene’s backhoe. This new machine could do more work. It has a quick release which he could put a snowblower on this. The board feels this is a very good plan, Mrs. Knight moved that Mr. Cuomo should go forward with this proposal, Mrs. Silverman seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** UPDATE ON WETLANDS APPLICATION FOR BOAT LANDING REPAIRS: Mrs. Thompson spoke with Geno at DES She sent certified mail to all abuttors. Mr. Cuomo will be taking pictures tomorrow, and she will mail the application. Gene is estimating 40 yards of crushed stone. Mrs. Silverman would like to put an article in the newsletter stating that we are repairing this, not expanding this just making minor repairs to correct an unsafe situation.
*** APPROVE FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR FLEUR DE LIS: Approved
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – ELDERLY EXEMPTION 8:10 –8:15
At 8:10 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mrs. Knight seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight –
yes, Mrs. Silverman - yes.
At 8:15 pm. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mrs. Knight seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0.
*** VETERAN’S EXEMPTION: From 1975 forward you had to serve in an active war to be
eligible. Prior to 1975 you had to serve during an armed conflict or receive a medal.
*** ANONOMOUS LETTER REGARDING TAX MAP 12 LOT 12: We have received a letter with regard to this property. A resident is concerned that there is a resident at this property, which was not approved as a residence. The landowner applied for a building permit. The Planning Board turned down this application and was referred to the ZBA. Special Exception was granted for cold storage and the Selectmen issued the permit. The board would like Mr. Hall to inspect this property.
*** REIVEW AND SIGN DOG WARRANT: Reviewed and signed
*** TA TO ATTEND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS SEMINAR 7/14: Approved
*** REVIEW THANK YOU LETTER FROM MR. GREELEY: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS DISPOSITION OF TAX COLLECTORS OLD COMPUTER: Mrs. Wright had her hard drive wiped clean on her old computer. Mrs. Wright would like to take this computer. The board agreed.
*** UPDATE ON WELL AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Mr. Cuomo was digging the trench for wires for the well. He encountered large boulders, he thought the wires were on the opposite site of the old well and he hit the wires. Public service and Verizon had to fix the wires. Green Mountain was supposed to return today, which they did not. John Holman will donate the sand for the backfill.
*** CHARITABLE EXEMPTION: Mrs. Thompson spoke with Gary Kinyon. The Veteran’s Home application we have to deny for 2003, they did not own as of April. We can accept a late application for 2004. The statute states that they have to be a NH corporation, which they are not, therefore we would need to deny. If we feel that they are worthy of an exemption we can suggest they appeal to BTLA, we could then negotiate with them.
*** PUBLIC ACCOMODATION: We can accept a late application. We cannot go back to 2002. We would have to readopt this in 2005. We would have to be on the eligible list. Mrs. Silverman moved to approve the Inn’s application for 2003, Mr. Clukey seconded, the motion passed 3-0. We will mention that they need to apply for 2004.
*** CIP: Carlotta is the Chairman. Eric Twarg presented quite a bit of information. They will be meeting on Monday June 21, 2004. We need to define capital projects. We need to contact the school and obtain a copy of their capital projects.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:06 PM, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clukey seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by:
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
Joan Knight, Chairman
Andrew D. Clukey
Susan S. Silverman
Board of Selectmen
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