BOARD MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2004
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Knight and Mr. Clukey
Mrs. Silverman convened the meeting at 7:00pm.
PRIMARY:
7:15pm MEET WITH JULIE SKINNER
· Questions regarding Tax Map 04 Lot 17-01: Ms. Skinner stated she has been in contact with Roger Aube with regard to purchasing his property. She is also looking at lot 5 and lot 6. She questioned when the last time an assessor was on the property. Ms. Skinner spoke with the State with regard to his dock and was told that this is something that would be regulated by the town since this is not in the water. Mr. Aube told her that this is grandfathered. She questioned if this is the case, and if this can be kept there on a year round basis. Mrs. Silverman stated that the problem is that this will not last forever, and the problem would
come when repairs need to be made. There are stakes that hold this in place and it floats on barrels. Mrs. Silverman stated that this is something we would have to look into. There are about five or six layers of this dock. She stated that the building has been jacked up and has been put on railroad ties. She is concerned that she will not be able to repair this property and would not be able to use the dock. They feel that the structure itself is sound, the footings are questionable. Ms. Skinner stated that she is concerned that the board would condem the house. Mrs. Silverman stated that this is a non-conforming use of this lot and as it sits it is grandfathered. This building cannot be changed or enlarged. The existing pillars can be replaced. The problem is access. There is an outhouse on the property, which she was told by the State that this would be grandfathered. They are
looking at obtaining the back acreage for logging. Mrs. Silverman questioned how they would access this. Ms. Skinner stated that they would hope they could use the trail system.
Ms. Skinner stated that she is also having a problem determining if our maps are correct. She questioned if we would look into this. Mrs. Silverman stated that she would need to hire a licensed surveyor to determine where the boundaries are. Mrs. Silverman stated that the dwelling can only be what it is today. This cannot be converted into anything other then what it is. Ms Skinner stated that she understands. Mrs Silverman suggested she speak with the Conservation Commission with regard to the dock to obtain their opinion with regard to this matter.
Ms. Skinner questioned how she could have this property reassessed. Mrs. Silverman stated that the only change appears to be with the condition. Mrs. Thompson stated that that Mr. Aube would need to file for an abatement.
*** REVIEW AND DISCUSS HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PURCHASES: Nancy Carney questioned why the price of the unit went up, Fisher sent an e-mail and said that they had quoted the wrong price, and the price was what they quoted last year. We can get all three pieces under the grant. Mr. Clukey moved to purchase these items, Mrs. Knight seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE FOR LAND BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE – TAX MAP 02 LOT 10-02: This is one of the subdivided lots from Joan McLaughlin’s property. We have just approved a building permit for this lot. This lot was sold for $45,000. The board discussed the value of this land assessing the first acre at $30,000 and the remaining acres at $900. Mrs. Knight move to assess the current use change based on $37,500, Mrs. Silverman seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** REMINDER: INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON TROY MILLS LANDFILL PROJECT
TOMORROW NIGHT – MEADOWOOD AT 7PM: The board will attend.
*** DISCUSS JOHN DEERE LEASE – DISCUSSION WITH LGC ATTORNEY: according to the Statue we can enter into a lease with a vote of the legislative body. According to the attorney Mrs. Thompson spoke with, since we have an expendable trust for highway equipment, we can enter into this lease. We will send a memo to the budget committee explaining what we are doing with regard to this. Mrs. Thompson has left a message with DRA to discuss this matter. Mrs. Knight moved to sign this lease upon approval of DRA, Mr. Clukey seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** UPDATE ON SAGA TOWER APPLICATION – PLANNING BOARD MEETING AND DECISION 7/20/04: Mr. Clukey stated that the plan they submitted was a complete change of the Site Plan that was approved. They will need to go before the Planning Board for a Site Plan Review for a hearing. Their other option would be a lot line adjustment in order to meet the setback.
*** DISCUSS MEETING LAST NIGHT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A TOWN PLAN FOR SMALLPOX VACCINATION: The city of Keene has worked with the State for a plan in the event that there needs to be a small pox vaccination. They can handle 65,000 people a day. The towns on their own need to form a security team to address a location that buses would pick people up to bring to Keene and back. There needs to be a communication plan. We have 60 days to get this plan to the State. Bruce Newton, Bill Prigge, Wendy Carney, Winston Wright, Paula Thompson and Nancy Carney attended this meeting. Mrs. Silverman feels that this should be the team and whatever site we choose as a pick up spot a person from this location should also be on the
team. Mrs. Thompson stated that our Emergency Management plan is outdated. Mrs. Silverman stated that she can see a problem with our means of communication. Mrs. Knight feels that we need to form an emergency management team as well.
*** DISCUSS LETTER FROM SHELDON SPECTOR REGARDING WOODBROOK CONDO FEES AND TAX DEEDING LOTS: Woodbrook has agreed to waive the condo fees for the three lots we previously discussed with Mr. Spector. We cannot return the extra money to Woodbrook as he requested. This would go back to the property owner. We will write back to Mr. Spector, Mrs. Silverman would like to set a minimum bid on these properties. We will do this in a timely fashion, there are required notifications. The board would like a formal agreement with regard to the condo fees signed by the board of directors of Woodbrook. We would like a copy of the minutes where this was agreed to.
*** DISCUSS EDWARD DAVIS’ QUESTIONS FROM LAST WEEK’S MEETING REGARDING NEGOTIATION OF PROPERTY TAXES ON MANHOFF LOTS:
We do not have the ability to negotiate with someone other then the owner.
*** REVIEW COORESPONDANCE FROM ATTORNEY PRIGGE ON GEARY AND HANSCOM COURT PROCEEDINGS: This has been settled.
*** REVIEW LETTER FROM DOT REGARDING THEM “GIVING UP” SPECIFIC STOP SIGNS IN FITZWILLIAM: Reviewed
*** SURVEY FROM UNH AND LMC: completed
*** REVIEW STATE OF NH DRIVEWAY PERMIT: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS BANNERS: Mrs. Silverman suggested sending out a letter with regard to our regulations. A list of the businesses will be listed at the top of the letter.
*** CIP: Mrs. Knight reported that most departments have turned in documentation that was requested with the exception fire, police, recreation and ambulance.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:10 PM Mr. Clukey made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Silverman seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
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