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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes 08/29/07
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 29, 2007

Selectmen Present:  Michael Methe, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Carmen Yon

Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 7:00 PM

PRIMARY:

6:30pm          MEET WITH ATTORNEY MULLENS – LAND USE ISSUE:

                       At  6:30 PM, Mr. Methe 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. Parker – Yes,  Mr. Methe –  
            Yes, Mr. Yon – yes.
                 At  7:00 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II  (a). Mr.
             Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0


***                     ASSESSING:  Mr. Parker stated the Schott’s requested their hearing with Avitar be recorded.  Avitar
                         stated they did not wish it to be recorded.  Mr. Parker asked them to remove the recorder.  Jim Gibney
                         contacted the DRA and they stated it was up to Avitar.   

                         Mr. Parker has a list of items he would like to discuss with Gary from Avitar.  He would like to see how the
                         views  correlate to actual sales.   Mr. Parker feels that the ponds need to be looked at.  He feels that a
                         usable waterfront is more valuable than not.  There is a lot of dissent in Woodbrook.  Mr. Parker feels that
                         it could be that they know of the sales of the two town tax deeded property went for $10,000. this is
                         not a valid sale.   Mr. Methe stated that he spoke with Mrs. Wittenborg this morning.  She indicated that
                         she and David Greene are working on the numbers.        

7:15            MEET WITH WILLIAM ALDSWORTH – MAP 16 LOT 17-01:  Mr. Aldsworth questioned if the public can
                          learn the guidelines.  Mr. Methe stated that there is a manual.   We will have this in the office once we
                         accept the values.   Mr. Aldsworth stated that his property  is listed as a three bedroom, he has two.   Mr.
                         Aldsworth stated that most of his property is on a Class VI road.   He has 25’ on the Class V.    Mr.
                         Aldsworth stated that half of his land is under water.   Avitar did not get a picture of his view since there  
                         was a gate across his driveway.    The board will review this property with Avitar. Mr. Yon stated that we
                         will have to look at the property in order to accurately assess this.  Mr. Aldsworth stated that he would
                         need to be there.   
                         
7:40            MEET WITH MR AND MRS BOWERS – MAP 15 LOT 09-02: non-public session

***             BUILDING PERMITS
·       MAP 26 LOT 05:  approved
·       MAP 42 LOT 01-11:  approved


***             COORESPONDANCE FROM DOS – RETAIL VEHICLE SALES LICENSE APPLICATION:  There is a
                         questionnaire they are asking the town to complete.   Mr. Yon feels that this should be completed by Land
                         Use.    Mr. Parker stated he feels that this will be held up.  Mr. Methe felt the board could answer these
                         questions.

***             DRAFT OF POLICE TRAINING AGREEMENT:  Reviewed

***             EMAIL FROM ATTORNEY HOPPICK:  Mr. Parker feels this is up to the Planning Board

***                      LGC REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

***                      COPY OF LETTER AVITAR SENT TO DRA: DRA REVIEW:   Mr. Parker is not happy that they are  
                          making decisions which the board has not been a part of.   

***             APPOINTMENTS FOR RECREATION COMMISSIONERS:  Approved

***             CONSERVATION COMMISSION SECRETARY:  Mr. Yon moved to hire Terry Sillanpaa for this position,
                         Mr. Parker seconded, the motion passed 3-0. The Conservation Commission would like to start her at step
                         1

***             SIGN APPOINTMENT FOR SCOTT PURVIS:  Signed

***             ZBA:  Gretchen Whittenborg sent Mike an e-mail she and Jane Roberts would like to meet with the Board
                          to discuss ZBA procedures.     

***             CONTRACT FROM CITY OF KEENE FOR AMBULANCE INTERCEPT:  Signed

***             INVOICES:
·       ORR & RENO:  approved
·       SUSAN SLACK:  approved.  Mr. Yon feels that we should forward a copy of  this letter to the Firewards and ask for their comment.    Mr. Methe stated that he received a copy of the check Katie Metzger sent for donation.  It was made out to the Fitzwilliam Ambulance Service,  it was deposited by the Fire Department Inc.   Mr. Parker agrees that we should send the letter to the Firewards with a letter scheduling to meet with them on September 19.   Mr. Parker made a motion to forward this letter to the Firewards, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0  
                                 
                                Mr. Parker feels that we should request the Fire Department Secretary submit her time sheet on a  
                                monthly basis.    
  
***             APPROVED MS-1 EXTENSION:  Reviewed

***             REVIEW DRAFT OF MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:   The board will review

***             DECIDE ON US CENSUS BUREAU 2010 CENSUS PARTICIPATION:  We do not have the staff to do  
                          this.  

***             WENNIGER LETTER REGARDING ASSESSMENT:  We will send them a letter stating they had an   
                          opportunity to meet with Avitar, if they have not done that, they can arrange a meeting with the board.

***             CONSERVATION EASEMENT INFORMATION:

***             FIRE DEPARTMENT DONATIONS:

***             REVIEW LAND USE SURVEY DRAFT – COMMENTS DUE SEPTEMBER 11TH :

SIGN:
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        Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 9:15 PM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker,  the motion passed 3-0.



 
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