BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2005
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Knight, Mr. Clukey, and Mrs. Best
Mrs. Knight convened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRIMARY:
7:15pm NON-PUBLIC SESSION – HARDSHIP ABATEMENT REQUEST 7:10- 7:20
At 7:10 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mrs. Best seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight – yes, Mrs. Best –
yes.
At 7:20:40 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mrs. Best seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
*** SIGN PERMIT – TAX MAP 12 LOT 07-02: This is a sign for the new storage building
on Rt. 12. This sign will have their phone number on it. The board approved this permit.
*** UPDATE ON BRIDGE ON TEMPLETON TURNPIKE: Mr. Cuomo called Tom Eaton
whom spoke with the Commissioner. It appears that they will approve an emergency
permit for us, which would not require a wetlands permit. Mrs. Thompson spoke with
Clough Harbor to complete an engineered plan.
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE OF LOTS BEING TAKEN OUT OF CURRENT USE
· Tax Map 10 Lot 16-05-02: The board agreed to assess this at $35000
· Tax Map 10 Lot 16-05-01: The board agreed to asses this at $35000
*** UPDATE ON CEMETERY HIRING: The individual we offered the position to for the
Cemetery Supervisor position declined the job. We have re-advertised this position
with a deadline for May 13. We need to hire this position since there is no supervision
for the cemetery workers. Mrs. Best questioned if the Commissioners are Mr. Dunton’s
supervisors. Mrs. Thompson stated that they are. Mrs. Best questioned if they can
require Mr. Dunton to attend their monthly meetings. Mr. Grab told Mrs. Thompson
that they are going to review the applications for the Supervisor position and hire the
individual. Mrs. Knight would like the commissioners to let us know how the interviews
go and encourage them the make sure Mr. Dunton attends their monthly meetings.
*** DISCUSS BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE FOR NEW HOME WHEN THERE IS AN EXISTING HOME ON THE PROPERTY: We have two recent building permits in which people want to add an additional dwelling to a property where a cabin exists. The Planning Board had told these individuals that the kitchen must be removed from these dwellings. The board would like to clarify that all the plumbing must be removed from these structures.
*** APPOINT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MEMBERS
· Discuss purpose of department and schedule members to meet with Board of Selectmen: Winston Wright, Nancy Carney and Debbie Burrnham. Other individuals will be added once they determine their needs. We will need to appoint one of the members as a director. Ms. Carney has been doing a lot of the work for this department Mrs. Knight feels that she should be appointed the Director. The board will discuss this with them when we meet with them.
*** REVIEW INFORMATION ABOUT NEW POSTAGE MACHINE: We are paying $170 a
quarter to lease the postage machine. We received a mailing on a personal postage
machine which would not serve our needs. We spoke with a representative from Pitney
Bowes and we could lease a different meter which is updated. Mrs. Knight moved to
switch the lease to the new machine for 60 months. Mrs. Best seconded, the motion
passed 3-0.
*** REVIEW DRA 2004 EQUALIZED VALUATION: Reviewed
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – PERSONNEL EVALUATIONS:8:00 8:15
At 8:00 PM, Mr. Clukey made a motion to go into Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Best seconded the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Clukey – yes, Mrs. Knight – yes, Mrs. Best –
yes.
At 8:15 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mrs. Best seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
*** REVIEW LETTER FROM WEBBER FUEL: They are proposing to lock in for oil for
next year. You call during business hours and you decide when to lock in. The board
would like to continue going out for bids for the oil contract.
*** DISCUSS PROPERTIES ELIGIBLE FOR TAX DEEDING WITH TAX COLLECTOR:
Mrs. Wright met with the board to discuss tax deeded properties.
- Aaron Ryback – Woodbrook. We have a contract that we are drawing up a
contract with Woodbrook with regard to these matter. We will be taking these
properties by tax deed.
- Manhoff: Woodbrook
- Mandra: Woodbrook
-Ryan: Woodbrook
Look at when we have agreement
- Mary Hartford and Stanley Derby: We have to waive since there has been
payment by other landowners on this property.
- Thelma Dickenson: Waive
- Peter Koseriski: Whites Grove: We can add this to Robert White since this is a
building on his land.
- Karen Shaw: Abatement
Donald & Sherri Russell: She has paid $600.00. The Selectmen will write a letter with regard to these taxes giving 30 days.
David & Nancy Hubbard: The board will send a letter giving 30 days
*** REVIEW FAX FROM TAMWORTH: Reviewed
*** DISCUSS RENEWING MEMBERSHIP WITH FEDERAL SURPLUS PROGRAM: The
board will renew. Gene Cuomo, Bruce Newton, Fire Department and the Selectmen’s
office will be listed as authorized to purchase.
*** REVIEW STATE OF NH WETLAND APPLICATIONS: One is for Filipi for land on Rt.
119 the Conservation Commission refused to sign off on this since the plan was not
approved by the Planning Board. The other permit is for Edward and Susan Bean for
weed harvesting on Scott Pond.
*** REVIEW EMAIL AND FAX FROM SUSAN MILLER: Reviewed
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:04 PM Mr. Clukey made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Knight seconded and the motion passed 2-0.
Submitted by,
Debbie Favreau
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