BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 27, 2008
Selectmen Present: Carmen Yon , Chmn., Michael Methe & Thomas Parker
Chairman Carmen Yon opened the meeting at 7:00 PM
PRIMARY:
7:15 MEET WITH RAYMOND ANDERSON – TAX MAP 42 LOT 02-59: Mr. Anderson stated that he has an issue with
the letter he received with regard to his assessment. Mr. Anderson stated that his mobile home has not changed
since he purchased this. He bought this as an RV. He purchased this trailer for $21,000 with contents. Mr.
Anderson stated that most of the properties are bought with contents there and are included in the sales value. Mr.
Anderson stated that he also has an issue with the land value. Mr. Parker stated that the assessment is based upon
sales. Mr. Parker stated that the Park Models are not RV’S, you cannot hook up to them with a pickup and haul it
down the road, there is also a porch and deck on this property. Mr. Anderson stated that he met with Avitar with
regard to this issue and was told they were based on base values, they could not justify this assessment
7:45 MEET WITH WATER COMMISSIONER FRANK BEQUAERT
· Digging trench in town hall back yard to replace underground wiring: Mr. Bequaert stated that they have a problem with the wiring in between the Town Hall and the Moulton well. They need to run new #8 wire. They would like to use the current conduit under the brook if there is one. Mr. Parker questioned if they have permission from the Moulton’s. Mr. Bequaert stated that they will be writing a letter to them. Mr. Parker stated that he recalls the current wire running next to our trap rock. He is concerned that this not be disrupted. The board stated that they have no objections to this
project. Mr. Parker requested they reseed once the project is complete.
*** BUILDING PERMITS
· TAX MAP 42 LOT 02-03: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
· TAX MAP 42 LOT 01-24: Mr. Methe moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
*** VOTE ON NAME FOR FIRE ASSOCIATION: Mr. Methe moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend the name
of the association be changed to Fire Rescue/EMS Association of Fitzwilliam, Inc. , Mr. Yon seconded the motion
passed 3-0
*** DISCUSS DWINELL ACCEPTANCE OF DAMAGES OFFER: We have sent a letter to Mr. Dwinell stating we
acknowledge his acceptance of our offer.
*** DRA UTILITY ASSESSMENT: Reviewed
*** REQUEST FROM TRACIE SMITH TO USE TOWN HALL: The board stated that we only rent the Town Hall out for
town departments. Mr. Methe suggested contacting Meadowood.
*** HEATING OIL PROPOSALS: Webber quoted .30 cents over the spots price. He would give us .30 cents over spot if
it should change. Mrs. Thompson did not hear back from Roy Brothers. Mr. Yon stated that Roy Brothers contract
states the price will be set the day they execute a contract. Mr. Parker would like to know what the minimum
delivery amount is if we send deliveries to welfare recipients. The board would also like to know the extra delivery
charges for emergency. Mrs. Thompson will contact Roy Brother Thursday to determine their final price.
*** COPY OF HEATLEY PERMIT BY NOTIFICATION: reviewed
*** COPY OF JOHN HUNT DREDGE AND FILL APPLICATION FOR DAM REPAIRS: reviewed
*** ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD PUBLIC FORUMS:
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
August 27, 2008
*** TRANSFERS: reviewed
*** POLICE REPORTS: reviewed
*** STEVE FILIPI: Mr. Filipi met with the board with regard to the covenants on the property he is subdividing on Upper
Troy Road. Mr. Methe feels that the Town of Fitzwilliam needs to be changed to read the Board of Selectmen or their
designated agents.
*** MEETING SCHEDULE:
*** AVITAR: Mr. Methe would like to speak with Gary with regard to any body of water that is made by beaver dams, we
do not have any additional assessment. He also feels that we need to review the views again. Mr. Parker would like
to know exactly what we are assessing on for the addition of retail business. Mr. Parker is concerned with the selling
price of retail stores and the assessment. We will discuss the Veterans Homestead with Gary.
*** JUNK VEHICLES: We need to send out a letter with regard to this issue.
*** HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BUILDING: This building needs to be removed. Mr. Methe stated that we may want to
advertise for quotes for taking down building and removing the bricks.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 8:26 pm, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Favreau
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