BOARD MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2008
Selectmen Present: Carmen Yon , Chmn., Michael Methe & Thomas Parker
Chairman Carmen Yon opened the meeting at 6:30 PM
PRIMARY:
6:30pm PUBLIC HEARING – JUNKYARD APPLICATION – CAR GUYZ: Mr. Yon opened the public hearing at 6:30 and the public
hearing notice was read. Others present Alan Bartlett, Sam Lipson, and James Lombardi.
Mr. Yon stated that Mr. Bartlett submitted his application on April, 1, 2008. additional information that had been requested
was provided. Mr. Parker made a motion to accept the application as complete, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the
motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Lipson questioned if he could obtain a copy of this application. Mr. Yon stated that this is public information and was
available for copy. The board received correspondence from Alexander L. Rine, which was read into the public record. Mr.
Rine is not able to attend. Mr. Rine in his letter stated that he was refused a conservation easement due to potential
contamination from the junkyard.
Mr. Bartlett stated that he is regulated by DES with regard to disposing of waste. He has fourteen monitoring wells on his
property, which were in place prior to his purchasing the property. They were monitored on June 30 and will be checked
again on September 30. They are keeping track of all fluids. The oils are in proper receptacles. His ultimate goals is to be a
NH green yard. He wants to be above and beyond the set standards of the State.
Mr. Lipson stated that he is concerned with some vehicles that are on his property line. Mr. Bartlett stated that he would
remove any vehicles on the line. Mr. Lipson is concerned with noise and water contamination. There is a stream that runs
through both properties. He would like the board to direct that there be a 100 yard buffer. Mr. Yon stated that the previous
junkyard license was issued by the State. They are grandfathered with the current footprint he is currently using.
Mr. Methe questioned if the crushing pads are in the same place. Mr. Bartlett stated that they are. Mr. Parker stated for new
junkyards there are setbacks to abide by. The key element is that all fluids be collected in accordance with best management
practices. Mr. Lipson requested Mr. Bartlett police the perimeter and keep things 100’ from the boundary.
There being no further comment Mr. Yon closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 pm.
Mr. Parker moved to issued the license to Car Guyz, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0.
7:15 MEET WITH J.B. MACK – BROWNFIELDS GRANT: Rick Bracket was also in attendance. Mr. Mack stated that they
submitted a grant proposal to study Rt. 12 & Rt. 119. The transportation advisory committee feels this project is important.
They plan to do a road safety audit. They will look for some low cost alternatives to improve the safety of the intersection in
the short term. Mr. Parker stated that the board would be glad to work with them on this plan. This intersection is a major
concern.
Brownfield: There is a program available to clean up potentially contaminated sites, brownfield is a potentially contaminated
site of hazardous waste, example is lots adjacent to gas stations, junkyards, etc. talking about under utilized properties.
They have a property in Fitzwilliam they feel may fall under this program. They go through an assessment to determine if
there is any contamination. Mr. Parker questioned if they have contacted the property owner. Mr. Bracket stated that they
have not. Mr. Yon questioned if they found anything in his study that this might be contaminated. This was originally a
lumber mill, there was diesel and kerosene used. Mr. Yon stated that in order to do an assessment they would need the
landowners permission. Mr. Mack stated that they would not want to put any money into this unless the town was interested.
Mr. Parker stated that the town had a special town meeting to determine if they where interested in this property. The town
was. Mr. Haberman was to deed this property to the town as a gift. This never happened . Mr. Methe questioned if there
would be restricted use of the property if this was done. DES could put restrictions depending upon what was found. Sue
Wood questioned how much it would cost to repair the dam. At this point Southwest Regional Planning Commission does not
know, this would be part of the assessment. They would look at grants for the repair of the site. Mr. Parker stated that he
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does not feel that this is a decision the board should make, it would be up to the town. A representative from the town would
put forth a nomination. Mr. Parker stated we would not be willing to do this unless we knew that the property is available.
Mr. Bracket stated he wanted to let the town know of the program and if there were any other properties the town might know
of. Mr. Parker stated that there is a salt problem in the depot from the old State salt shed. The land is owned by the state
and the building by the Cummings family.
Roadway inventory: They made some changes based upon conversation with Gene Cuomo, they would like the board to
look over the maps and verify and sign off.
7:30 MEET WITH RACHAEL SWEENEY: Mrs. & Mrs. Sweeney met with the board. They are asking for a payment plan per
their attorney Aaron Lipsky. Cory Parks has received nothing that the town was going to tax deed the property. He received
something in May with regard to a lien. They want something in writing stating why they cannot do a payment plan. Mr.
Parker stated that the board will only deal with Mr. Parks on this issue since he is the previous property owner, he will not deal
with the Sweeney’s as a third party.
9:00 MEET WITH JANE WRIGHT, TAX COLLECTOR: Mr. Parker questioned if a letter was sent to Corey Parks stating he has
30 days or we were taking a tax deed on this property. Mrs. Wright stated that she did.
Non-public 9:10 - 9:45
At 9:10pm, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Yon seconded the
motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes, Mr. Yon – yes.
At 9:45pm, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr. Yon seconded the
motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mr. Methe – yes, Mr. Yon – yes.
*** INVOICE
· VACHON, CLUKAY & CO:
*** LAYOUT OF ROYALSTON ROAD: Mr. Parker spoke with Bernie Waugh. He agreed with the boards action with regard to
non-public information. We will send letter to Mr. Dwinell offering $6000 conditional upon giving the town a deed for land
involved in the taking and Mr. Vorce will provide a letter to town that he will not pursue invoice for work done without
contract from the town.
*** REQUEST FROM WOODBROOK TO HAVE 911 NUMBER THE PARK: The board would like to send a letter to Woodbrook
stating that 911 issued one number for the entire park. If they wish to change this we would like a request in writing
*** BUILDING PERMITS
· Map 15, Lot 03-01: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
· Map 10, LOT 40: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
*** OCCUPANCY PERMIT
· Map 10, Lot 68-08: approved
*** BAILEYS JUNKYARD: Mr. Methe feels that we should send a letter stating that he has not responded. He has 30 days or a
cease and desist will be issued. Mr. Parker would like to make sure we have firm ground to pursue this. We can have a
hearing without a completed application. Mr. Yon feels we should schedule a hearing. We need to find out in the interim
what we do if he does not have a valid license. The board scheduled a hearing for August 7 at 7:00 pm.
*** Assessing
Hagstrom: under current use as wetlands. Need to change this, we have asked for a map. He has .39 acres as
residential. Mr. Parker feels he has a lot more then that opened up. Mr. Methe feels we should call them in to discuss this
matter.
Lapointe: do a pick up
Pileski: Deck make changes per card
Pellitier: make changes per card
Filz: remove an acre from current use
MacLeod: have assessor look at
Three houses on Richmond Road and two houses on Rt 119 that we are going to add water view to.
Tremblay: only ½ acre out of current use. They are using more than that amount of land
Saunders: have Avitar look at
Jones: Mr. Parker spoke with Bonnie Jones, the barn is complete change to 100%
Map 04, 28, Map 04, 30 PB merged, Mr. Parker feels there is a state right of way through these.
Mike would like to discuss the beaver dams again with Gary. Residential/ retail combined property. House condition
code, wneed what constitutes this. There is no description of percent good of outbuildings. Mr. Parker feels the
commercial assessments are under assessed. On the village side of the road a house lot is 1 acre, the other side is ½
acre. Bill/Jones description of view is different for the same view.
*** OFFICE CLOSING: Mrs. Favreau stated that both she and Mrs. Thompson will be out of town on Friday August 1, 2008.
She requested that the office close on this date, the board agreed a notice will be posted.
There being no further business, Mr. Yon moved to recess at 9:45, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion passed 3-0. reconvene at 9:00, July 24, 2008.
Mr, Yon reconvened the meeting at 9:00 am, Thursday July 24, 2008.
Mr. Methe was absent
*** MEET WITH GARY ROBERGE AVITAR: Mr. Parker stated that he has a few questions. Mr. Parker would like Gary to take
a look at Mike Sauders garage. Gary stated that the process is he will get a letter. If he does not respond then we will flag
this. Gary stated that if he does not hear from an individual he will view the property and make an estimation based upon
surrounding properties.
Frank Bequaert: Mr. Parker stated that Mr. Bequaert questioned his land assessment. His property is at 150% because his
property is a combined home and business. Mr. Parker stated he looked at other properties that have a combined
home/business and not all are being charged this way. Mr. Parker is questioning if it adds value to the land because of the
business. Gary stated the law states if it is not allowed within zoning means can’t do it until you get approval. If in a zone
and allowed to do something that it is not in zoning this adds value. You have to look at locations and the transmissible
value. Will the building have greater value because of the business or is the location making the business marketable.
There is a lot of subjectivity. You have to apply to each property. Gary most valuable land appeared to be from Rt.12 onto
119 in the center of town. As you get away from the center the value went down. Gary stated that the Damon property
has two separate pieces of land, so this is a different situation. Mr. Parker would like some guidelines with regard to this
issue. Mr. Parker wants to be able to show everyone that we are consistent. Mr. Parker stated another issue is zoning
minimum on one side of the street is ½ acre and on the other side is 1 acre which creates a different value for the same size
lots based upon the assessment for the house site minimum. Tom questioned land in current use. Gary stated that he has
been to court on cases for current use, and it was ruled that if a property only has ½ acre out of current use, then it must be
valued the same as another lot that only is ½ acre. Mr. Bequart stated he feels that Dave Greens property, where the
furniture store is needs to be looked at. He feels that the Blacks house also needs to be looked at. Gary will look into this
issue.
Lapointe: This is a camp which we had a complaint that they were building without a permit. A deck has been replaced
into the water. It appears there have been major renovations to the property. We will add this to the list of inspections.
Mr . Parker stated that he has a concern with the guidelines for the condition on barns and sheds. Gary stated there is a
schedule in the manual.
There are two to three properties all with the same views, but different descriptions. The board feels the notes should be
the same. The board is also concerned with the extra assessment on the beaver dam. Mr. Parker feels that there are some
properties that are being charged and others not. Mr. Parker does not feel that this adds value. Mr. Yon stated he feels
that there is some value, it adds privacy. Gary stated he feels that he they are reasonably valued, we won’t know for sure
until there are more sales. Gary does feel this adds some market value.
DUPLICATE BILLING: Mrs. Wright is having a problem with who gets bills on multiple owner properties. Court states if
there is a specific divided interest, they are entitled to their own tax bill for their share. If they don’t request it he
recommends one bill. Mr. Parker would like to know how many properties have divided interest and how many are we
sending duplicate bills on.
DEED notification: Mr. Parker questioned the notice of tax deed from Avitar. Gary stated that there are several letters that
are on the system for notification.
Commercial Properties: Mr. Parker is concerned with some recent sales of commercial property. They appear to be
higher than the assessment. Gary stated that he does need to look at commercial property this year.
The Board Of Selectmen will meet with Gary from Avitar on August 27 at 9:00.
There being no further business at 12:20 Mr. Parker moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
SIGN:
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