BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 16, 2008
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker & Carmen Yon
Selectmen Absent: Michael Methe, Chmn.
Thomas Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:00 PUBLIC HEARING – TRUCKING ORDINANCE: Mr. Yon opened the public hearing at 7:00, and the public hearing notice
was read. Chief Wayne Kassotis, Gene Cuomo, John Holman, Harry Damon, James Gunther, Steve Filipi and Craig
Chamberlain were in attendance. Mr. Gunther questioned why the board is enacting this ordinance. Mr. Yon stated that our
previous ordinance only applied to heavy trucks. Mr. Parker stated that we have had an ordinance on particular roads, the
way it was written was questionable. We are trying to eliminate truckers from using town roads as shortcuts.
Mr. Cuomo stated that the most damage to the roads is in the spring and this damage is caused by trucks that are exempt.
Mr. Parker stated maybe we should look into limiting the hours these trucks can travel the roads. Mr. Cuomo stated he feels
the new ordinance is confusing. He feels we should increase the GVW on the current ordinance. Mr. Parker stated that the
new ordinance covers all town roads. Mr. Cuomo questioned if we are going to post every road with a sign to this effect. Mr.
Parker stated that we will post the town limits.
The board discussed what we should change the GVW on this ordinance to 12000 -16000 lbs
Mr. Chamberlain stated that in Maine he had to fill out an exempt certificate to use the roads in the spring.
There being no further public comment, Mr. Yon closed the public hearing at 7:30 PM.
Chief Kassotis will contact Jaffrey with regard to their ordinance. He will also put a question out over the internet to see what
other towns have for a weight limit.
7:30 MEET WITH RICHARD DWINELL AND AL VORCE: Mr. Dwinell canceled his appointment
Mr. Parker spoke with Bernie Waugh with regard to procedures. We have to do a title search. Mrs. Thompson will arrange
with an attorney to complete this. We have to hold a hearing to lay the road out. After the hearing a copy of minutes and
map go to the Town Clerk.
8:00 MEET WITH CAROLE BECKWITH – ENERGY COMMITTEE UPDATE: Mrs. Beckwith requested the board appoint Carol
Breault and Ken Beckwith to this committee. Mr. Parker moved to appoint, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion
passed 2-0.
They have been accepted by the energy star challenge. There is grant money available through the carbon coalition and
Antioch to train in the system. PSNH does a free energy audit to municipalities. The board will review this information.
*** EMAIL FROM JENNIFER EBER – RE: WENDELL: Reviewed
*** INVOICE FROM JOE HOPPICK: Mr. Parker moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 2-
0.
*** INVOICE FROM GRAZ ENGINEERING: Mr. Parker moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion
passed 2- 0.
*** ACCEPT DONATION FOR “WELCOME” SIGNS: Mr. Parker moved to accept these donations, the motion was seconded by
Mr. Yon, the motion passed 2-0.
*** VETERANS CREDIT APPLICATION: The board reviewed the criteria. This individual meets the requirements. Mr. Parker
moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 2-0.
*** DEC TREASURERS REPORT: Reviewed
*** NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: Mrs. Thompson is working on one about capital expenditures.
*** THANK YOU FROM COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Reviewed
*** WEEKLY POLICE REPORTS: Reviewed
*** DES FORESTRY NOTIFICATIONS – MAP 12 LOT 43: Reviewed
*** PROPERTY TRANSFER: Reviewed
*** LETTER FROM DRA AUDITOR: Reviewed
*** MINUTES: Reviewed
*** TRANSFER OF FUNDS: the following departments had an over expenditure in their budgets for 2007:
o Revaluation - $212.18
o Cemetery - $721.53
o Insurance - $924.88
o Street lighting - $1383.90
o Welfare - $7168.45
Mr. Parker moved to authorize transfer of funds from TAN line, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0..
*** PLANNING BOARD: Mr. Parker reported on the Planning Board meeting last evening. He stated that the Mackenzi’s
met with the board for a preliminary for 3 lot subdivision. Craig Chamberlain, a lot line adjustment which would add
road frontage to his lot. Mr. Parker spoke to the Planning Board with regard to the layout of the change on Royalston
Road to Mr. Dwinell. The board will write a letter to the Planning Board asking for a letter as to the violations at Patel’s
convenience store.
*** TOMMILA: Mr. Tommila met with the Planning Board to rezone his property and was told that they would not place this on the
warrant and he has missed the deadline to petition this. He is concerned with his property in that most of the property that
has the buildings is not in the industrial zone.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
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