BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 19, 2006
Selectmen Present: Andrew Clukey, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Michael Methe
Chairman Andrew Clukey opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRIMARY:
7:00pm MEET WITH KATHY STARK, REC DIRECTOR
· Summer Program: Wendy Martel, Kathy Stark, Vicky Zarozinski & Terri Robbits met with the board. Mrs. Stark stated that several years ago the recreation department made a decision to only allow residents for the summer recreation program. Over the past few years there has been a decline of participants. She would like to open this program up to children who attend Emerson School but live in Richmond. There would be an increased fee for non-residents. Mr. Parker questioned how much it cost the taxpayers to run this program. He feels that non-residents have to pay what it cost us to have this child attend. Mrs. Stark stated
that the problem with the decrease in attendance has caused the cost per child to increase. Mr. Clukey questioned what it does cost. Mrs. Stark stated that she has not done this analysis. Mr. Methe feels the best way to deal with this is limit the number of counselors to the number of kids. He needs to know the cost per child before he can make any decision.
· The Charlie Wallace Race is now part of a series this year. She found out that other groups that participate receive sponsorship and put names on the shirts.
7:15 MEET WITH RICHARD DWINELL: Mr. Dwinell stated that he is applying for an application for a new
roof on his cottage. Mr. Parker stated that he would need to see Mrs. Favreau for a building permit. Mrs.
Favreau questioned if this was a different plan than he previously submitted which included a second
story. Mr. Dwinell stated that he is changing the pitch of the roof which would include a loft.
7:30 MEET WITH MR. GOODWIN – ABATEMENT DENIAL: Mr. Goodwin stated that he is being charged for .5 acres and he only has .25 acres. Mr. Parker moved to reduce the assessment by changing the acreage based upon the deed. Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** INFORMATION ABOUT COST OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR TOWN FOREST: Dorothy
Zug called. There is a one- time fee of $1000. Mr. Parker feels this money would be better spent on
purchasing additional land. He does not feel that we should commit future generations. He has
confidence that the taxpayers will make the right decision with regard to these matters. The Whitcomb
property came to the town as a settlement of the estate in lieu of town payment. Mr. Parker moved to
discourage this expenditure of this money and use the money for purchasing land, Mr. Methe seconded.
The motion passed 3-0.
*** REQUEST FROM ROAD AGENT TO GET RID OF OLD HOT BOX: Mr. Cuomo would like to either sell
or trade this item. Mr. Methe moved to allow Mr. Cuomo to dispose of this how he sees fit, Mr. Clukey
seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** ROD PIERCE FROM PRISTINE WATER: Mr. Parker stated that he spoke with Mr. Pierce with regard to
the well at the fire station. Mr. Pierce stated that he needs to know the water usage. Mr. Pierce stated
pretty much there is only one manufacturer of the reverse osmosis system. They need to determine the
size of the storage tank and where it is going to be stored. The maintenance of this system is
expensive. Mr. Parker stated that they will get a figure from the Fire Department for the amount of usage
and get back to him.
*** REPORT FROM BTLA ASSESSOR: Reviewed. Mr. Clukey commented that this report states the
antique homes are in line with other assessments in town. Mrs. Thompson has a call into Jim Bassett.
*** NOTIFICATION OF HERBICIDE USE BY NATIONAL GRID: Reviewed. There was a resident in
yesterday who was concerned with regard to this. Mrs. Thompson gave her information on this matter.
*** RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO ZBA AND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION:
To be discussed next week.
*** NON-PUBLIC LEGAL ISSUE
At 8:00 PM, Mr. Clukey 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.
Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 8:105 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
*** FINAL DETERMINATION OF LGC ON INSURANCE CLAIM: Reviewed
*** LETTER FROM ATTORNEY PRIGGE – UPDATE ON JARVIS:
*** LIST OF TAX DEED ELIGIBLE WOODBROOK PROPERTIES: Mrs. Thompson sent a list to Attorney
Prigge of the following Woodbrook properties eligible for tax lien;
Harold & Mildred Mandoff (Map 42, 02-71) - $47,565.67
Joseph Mandra (Map 42, Lot 01-11) - $12,863.29
Dana Ryan (Map 42, 01-83) - $6,313.46
Aaron Ryback (Map 42, 02-09) - $21,422.44
*** POLICE DEPT CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY: Mr. Parker has no objection to this.
*** COPY OF MEMO TO CHIEF REGARDING OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS: Reviewed
*** REVIEW RSA FOR CHARITIBLE STATUS: Mr. Parker feels we need to reference this RSA and send a
letter to Fleur Dis Lis stating that they do not meet the requirements for a charitable status
*** DISCUSS POLICE REQUEST TO USE ACO’S PROPERTY FOR POLICE SHOOTING RANGE: Mr.
Parker stated that he was approached by Officer Cavanaugh and Officer DiSalvo. Mr. Cavanaugh
wanted to know if it was all right to request the Road Agent to use town equipment on Mrs. Smith’s
property to construct a firing range. Mr. Parker spoke with Chief Newton and he made it sound like this
was in the early stages. Mr. Clukey feels that ranges need to be licensed. He stated that they use the
sportsman’s club. Mr. Methe feels we need to make sure the sportsman’s club has insurance. He will
check into this. Mr. Clukey does not feel it is a good idea to locate a town facility on private property. Mr.
Clukey stated that Mr. Castle on Rhododendron road had a range in the past, this might be an option.
*** AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE: Mrs. Thompson received a call from a resident that has received his
license to teach this course. He was looking for a facility to hold this course. She suggested contacting
the school. He was also looking for a sponsor. Mr. Parker stated that the only way to do this is if a
program is run through the recreation department.
*** DISCUSS FIRE HORN IN VILLAGE: Mr. Methe received a call from Diane Schott with regard to the fire
horn going off in the village. This had been broke for a number of years and has been recently repaired.
He feels that this should be referred to the Fire Wards. Mr. Parker moved to send a letter to the firewards
passing on Mrs. Schott’s concern, the motion was seconded by Mr. Clukey, the motion passed 3-0.
*** SELECTMEN’S MILEAGE COMPENSATION: Mr. Parker stated that in the past the Selectmen have
been compensated with a $300 mileage stipend. He recommends that the board be compensated based
upon actual mileage and be reimbursed each trip. Mr. Parker moved to adopt to reimburse the
Selectmen the same as other employees for out of town mileage, the motion was seconded by Mr.
Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS MEMBER FOR THE WITHDRAWAL COMMITTEE FOR SURRY’S PETITION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE MRSD: Mrs. Thompson received a call from Rebecca Todd the attorney representing Surry with regard to withdrawing from the district. The law requires a committee be formed consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen from each town to make a recommendation to the state whether or not Surry should be allowed to withdraw. Mr. Parker stated that he would serve on this committee.
*** IDEA FOR AMNESTY DAY AT TRANSFER STATION: Wendy Carney made this suggestion. Many other communities do this. This would allow for residents to bring items to the Transfer Station on one day and not have to pay for the item. She feels that this might help clean up yards that would not always be cleaned up. Mr. Parker questioned if this was discussed with the Road Agent. Mrs. Thompson stated that she had not.
*** SITE ADJUSTMENT: Mr. Methe is concerned that some parcels were picked up this year under the 1/3 for a site adjustment, while others were not. He does not feel this is fair for them to pay this and others not. Mrs. Thompson stated that she pulled a report and there are many properties that were receiving this site adjustment previously . Mr. Parker stated that he is concerned with consistency. Mrs. Thompson stated that one assessor drove around to determine this adjustment.
*** FOREST FIRE: Mr. Prigge indicated that there will be considerable cost with regard to the recent forest fire. Mr. Parker stated that we used to get reimbursed by the State he questioned if this was still the case.
*** Mr. Pelland came in he is interested in putting up a wind generator. He questioned what permits he needs to put this up. Mr. Parker stated the first step would be a building permit. We would also need to speak with the Planning Board. Mr. Methe would like to let the Planning board now about this .
*** CHICKENS: Mr. Parker questioned if we have sent a letter to all of the people who have chickens. Excel, Tubury’s neighbor and Heitela. He feels that we need to send a letter stating we have adopted an ordinance and they need to be fenced.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION - PERSONNEL
At 9:00 PM, Mr. Clukey 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.
Clukey – yes, Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes.
At 9:45 PM. Mr. Clukey made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session
under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGNED:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business Mr. Parker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
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