BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 22, 2006
Selectmen Present: Andrew Clukey, Thomas Parker, Michael Methe
Mr. Clukey opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:15pm MEET WITH SHARON AND STAN SHERMAN REGARDING GUINEA HENS: Mr. Sherman stated that
they are having a problem with their neighbors and their animals. They live at 41 Angier Road. The
neighbors were given a Special Exception from the ZBA to allow the animals. They have been having
problems with the chickens coming into their yard. They have called Animal Control and the Police. They
were told by the Police that it was out of their hands, there was nothing they could do about this. Mr.
Parker questioned when was the last time they spoke with the Police Department. Mrs. Sherman stated
last Saturday. Mrs. Sherman spoke with a Fish and Game officer and he referred him to RSA 635:3. Mr.
Parker would like to contact the Police Chief to determine what they are doing about this. If these people
are not being diligent about keeping the animals contained then we could go back to the ZBA.
7:30 MEET WITH SHIRLEY SMITH REGARDING DICKENSON PROPERTY: Mrs. Smith stopped in last
week and questioned why the town hadn’t taken this property by tax deed. Mrs. Smith stated that she
lives next door to Mr. Dickenson. She questioned if there was anything that could be done to clean up
this property. She stated that contractors have dumped many items on this property and are using it as
a dump. Mrs. Smith stated that at one time she has fed thirty cats. Mr. Parker stated that if we were
to take this property by tax deed, it would be a long process. Mr. Parker feels that we need to look into
whether or not a guardian should be appointed. Mr. Parker feels that the police should be contacted if
they see someone dumping trash. Mr. Parker stated that we would need to find out what can be done.
*** MEET WITH WENDY CARNEY:
At 7:58 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 8:15 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
*** ELECT BOARD OF SELECTMEN CHAIR Mr. Methe moved to nominate Andy Clukey as Chairman, Mr.
Parker seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Parker stated that he wanted it understood that Mr. Clukey
and Mrs. Thompson were not to make decisions prior to any meetings.
*** DETERMINE SELECTMAN TO BE MEMBER OF AMBULANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Parker moved to appoint Mr. Methe as a representative to this committee, Mr. Clukey seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
*** REVIEW BOARDS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – REVIEW LIST OF WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR BUDGET COMMITTEE AND CEMETERY COMMISSION: Mr. Parker stated that he wished to be the representative to the Planning Board. Mr. Clukey will be the representative to the ZBA and the Historic District. Mr. Parker stated that he feels that we are obligated to ask the person with the most write-ins to fill the position. Mr. Parker moved to send Winston Wright a letter stating that he has the most amount of write-ins for the Budget Committee and give him seven days to respond. Robert Dunton has the most numbers for Cemetery Commissioner, we will write to Mr. Dunton. Bob Dunton was also written in for Plante Memorial Park. Mrs.
Thompson stated that Mr. Methe will need to resign from the Budget Committee.
*** NEWSLETTER ARTICLES FOR APRIL: Mr. Parker would like to make a motion to extend the final date for submitting abatement requests to May 1, 2006. Mr. Clukey feels that the deadline was well known. Mr. Methe feels that we should try to accommodate the public. Mr. Parker feels that we need to develop an open policy to make sure that people feel they are being treated fairly. Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0. Mr. Parker would like to set up a time during the day that the board can meet with individuals to discuss the abatement applications. Mr. Parker drafted a newsletter article. Mr. Clukey questioned Mrs. Thompson if she feels something should be changed in the article.
*** DISCUSS TAX MAP 12 LOT 50: Mr. Parker feels that a letter should be sent to Mr. Bourasso ordering him to remove these buildings, giving him 30 days to do this, if this is not done, then we will be forced to turn this over to an attorney.
*** APPLICATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTED TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY CREDIT: Approved
*** LETTER FROM JOHN SCHOTT REQUESTING TO BE PRESENT WHEN ABATEMENT APPLICATION IS REVIEWED BY SELECTMEN: Reviewed
*** LETTER FROM POLICE CHIEF NEWTON REGARDING A CHANGE OF OC SPRAY: Reviewed
*** SIGNING OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT FOR UPDATING TOWN EMERGENCY PLAN: Signed
*** DRIVEWAY PERMIT FOR PROPOSED CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT APPROVED BY STATE:
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION
*** LETTER FROM OEP REGARDING OUR ADOPTION OF FLOOD REGULATIONS AT TOWN MEETING AND DOCUMENTS AND LETTER IN RESPONSE
*** LETTER FROM BILL PRIGGE REGARDING VOTER CHALLENGE: Reviewed
*** REQUEST FROM TA FOR VACATION TIME: Mrs. Thompson requested to take next Thursday and Friday March 29 and 30 as vacation days.
*** TA ATTENDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP MARCH 29TH:
*** DECIDE ATTENDANCE FOR MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS:
· Public Workshop – NH Long Range Transportation Business Plan – March 29th
· Reducing & Preventing Beach Closures on Lakes and Rivers in Northern New England – May 5th
· 2006 Local Officials Workshops – Basic (June 1st ) and Advanced (June 13th )
· Preserving Community Character – April 11th and 12th
*** REVIEW LETTER SENT TO MEMBERS OF AMBULANCE COMMITTEE: Reviewed
*** REVIEW FINAL RESULTS FROM TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS: Reviewed
*** REVIEW LETTER FROM NHDES TO EDWARD METHE:
*** NOTICE OF ZBA HEARING:
*** RECENT PROPERTY TRANSFERS: Reviewed
*** PLANNING BOARD MINUTES AND MRSD MINUTES: Reviewed
*** MARCH 17TH LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN:
*** POLICE REPORTS AND LOGS:
*** WENDELL TOWER CASE: Mr. Parker received a call from Mr. Wendell seeing if the town wished to
settle on this case. Mr. Methe stated that he received a call also.
*** CLASS VI ROAD: Mr. Parker stated that the Fitzwilliam Conservation Commission purchased the land at
the ski area and set up the ski tow. They proposed putting in about 18 house lots. The Planning Board
granted the subdivision. The building on these lots was contingent upon a road being installed to access
these lots. Mr. Parker stated that when the subdivision was granted, these were buildable lots. Mr.
Parker does not feel that the ZBA can hear the case, this is a State law with regard to building on a
Class VI road.
*** WELCH: Mr. Parker feels a letter should be sent rescinding the building permit for the foundation since
the septic system approval has expired. Mr. Parker moved to rescind the building permit based upon the
fact the septic plan has expired, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe and the motion passed 3-0.
**** BTLA : Mr. Parker questioned if we are doing anything to monitor this. Mrs. Thompson stated that they
had given us a list of information that they needed. She came in last week to pick up all of this information.
It will take her about a month to review all of this information and make a determination. Mr. Parker
questioned if the town should hire an attorney to represent the town. Mr. Parker suggested Attorney
Prigge. Mr. Clukey will contact Attorney Prigge.
*** Mr. Clukey explained that as we were getting closer to the completion of the update project, Vision offered to input all of the data, including the new assessments using the Version 6 software. This was a trial period as no license had been issued or paid for. The reason for doing this was there was some difference in assessment numbers between version 4 and version 6, which would require that new notices go out to all property owners once the new version was implemented. The Selectmen were planning on doing the upgrade and money had been set aside for the last two years. Vision understood that we needed an appropriation at
Town Meeting in order to pay for the software upgrade and receive the new license. The Selectmen unanimously agreed to have Vision use Version 6 to implement the new, updated assessments . This past Monday Mrs. Thompson contacted Vision and explained what transpired at Town Meeting. The next day Dave Arnold called to tell her that based on the town being a valued client many years, Vision was considering the trial period to be permanent and were permanently waiving the $18,000 fee for software licensing and installation. Mr. Methe stated that was very good.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business Mr. Parker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM, Mr. Methe seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
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