BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2010
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn., Nancy Carney & Susan Silverman
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 8:40 am
PRIMARY:
*** SIGN PAYROLL AND CHECK MANIFESTS: Reviewed and approved
*** ABATEMENTS:
Alexander Miller ( Map 4 , Lot 7-04): They are stating that the town assessment is higher than the bank assessment. The
appraisal does not specify where the comparables are. The appraisal date is November 24, 2009. The appraisal is for
$175,000. This house is 2302 square footage and assessed as average. All of the comparables are smaller. Mrs.
Silverman moved to deny this abatement, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney the motion passed 3-0.
Troy Moller (Map 10, Lot 09): Reason stated for the abatement is that the assessment exceeds the market value. He has
attached an appraisal for $215,000. We have it assessed at $247,000. There is a view assessed for $65,000 for this
property, which the comparables he submitted do not. Mrs. Silverman moved to deny this abatement, the motion was
seconded by Ms. Carney the motion passed 3-0.
Jackie Kottke (Map 19, Lot 1): This property has $25,000 for a view and $15,000 for waterfront. The appraisal does not
list the address of the comparables. The board reviewed the view. Mrs. Silverman stated that she feels that we cannot
change her view unless we review all the views in town. Mrs. Silverman moved to deny this abatement, the motion was
seconded by Ms. Carney the motion passed 3-0.
Reardon He originally applied for a building permit, then put a stop payment on it when he was told that he needed a
shorelands permit. He provided a bill of sale for a travel trailer
Vick (Map 17, Lot 08-02): This property is assessed at $250,000 on Rockwood Pond Road. He purchased this on a
foreclosure for $189,000. He states the property is a three bedroom not a four bedroom. They are stating there is an
assessment for a finished room in the basement and there is not one. The comps are not comparable to this house. Sean
Greene looked at the MLS listing and it was marketed as a three bedroom 2 ¾ bath with an unfinished basement. We will
change the bedrooms and baths. We are assessing for an unfinished basement.
Xarra (Map 10, Lot 47): This is assessed for $202,400, the reason for the abatement states that the value is overstated.
There is no supporting data provided. Mr. Parker moved to deny this abatement, the motion was seconded by Mrs.
Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
Steven Proctor ( Map 22, Lot 02): Sean Greene stated that this was an exterior inspection. He suggested having this
looked at.
Owens ( Map 11, Lot 30-02): This is assessed at $324,800, this was purchased for $250,000. The assessment card
states the house is 40x33, they are stating it is 40 x 30.
10:00 MEET WITH CHIEF KASSOTIS:
At 10:20 am, Mr. Parker made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (A). Ms. Carney seconded the
motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes, Ms. Carney - yes
At 10:30 pm, Mr. Parker made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Ms. Carney seconded
the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes, Ms. Carney – yes.
Mr. Parker made a motion to seal the records at 10:30 am, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman –yes, Ms. Carney - yes
last night there was a resident that was very upset that he was required to get tags for all of the dogs for a kennel license.
The statue states that we can require individual tags.
*** DETERMINE MARKET VALUE OF LAND BEING REMOVED FROM CURRENT USE: They are removing .89 acres from
current use. Mrs. Silverman moved to assess the change of use value based upon $50,000, the motion was seconded by
Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** APPOINTMENTS TO ZBA: Mrs. Silverman moved to appoint Steve Filipi, Margaret Wittonborg, and Jane Roberts as
members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Mr. Yon as an alternate, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion
passed 3-0.
*** QUOTE IN INSTALL 2 CEILING FANS AT TRANSFER STATION: We have budgeted $1050 for this. The board
approved this purchase.
*** DISCUSS COMMENTS FROM HOPPOCK ON WIVALLEY AGREEMENT: Reviewed. Mrs. Silverman would like to notify
Brian Foucher with regard to the additions.
*** DETERMINE TIMBER TAX - TAX MAP 08 LOT 20:
*** RESUME FOR HEALTH OFFICER POSITION: The board would like to schedule an interview with this individual next
week.
*** ACCEPT AMBULANCE DONATION: Mrs. Silverman moved to accept this donation, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker,
the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER FROM JUNE HAGEN: Reviewed
*** LETTER FROM AVITAR RE: ASSESSMENT OF SUBDIVISION ON TAX MAP 15 LOT 06: Gary Roberge has reviewed this.
He is recommending that the total assessment should be $236,300 for all of the lots. Mr. Parker moved that we accept this
value, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** FITZWILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY A-9: Reviewed
*** AMBULANCE BILL: non public 11:45
At 11:45 am, Mr. Parker made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (A). Ms. Carney seconded the
motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman- yes, Ms. Carney - yes
At 11:55 am, Mr. Parker made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (e). Ms. Carney seconded
the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes, Ms. Carney – yes.
Mr. Parker made a motion to seal the records at11:55 am, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman –yes, Ms. Carney - yes
*** TRASH ON TAX MAP 15 LOT 35: Mrs. Thompson is trying to get a hold of someone at the mortgage company to contact
them to notify with regard to this situation.
*** EQUALIZATION RATIO: Reviewed
*** AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE EMAIL: Reviewed
*** LGC PROPERTY LIABILITY TRUST – ASSESSMENT OF TOWN BUILDINGS:
*** DECIDE ON ATTENDENCE:
- LGC REGIONAL DINNER – May 4th
- 2010 LOCAL OFFICALS WORKSHOP
- DHHS – KEENE – APRIL 20TH
- REGIONAL PROSECUTOR PROGRAM MEETING – APRIL 20TH
- LOCAL HOUSING COMMISSION WORKSHOP – MAY 13TH
*** VETERANS EXEMPTION: Mr. Parker moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed
3-0.
*** WEEKLY POLICE REPORT: Reviewed
*** CEMETERY: Jody Mattson met with the board and stated that the cemetery commissioners have interviewed the two
applicants for the cemetery position and they have a recommendation. Mr. Parker questioned if they are going to limit the
number of hours they are going to allow the workers to work. Ms. Mattson stated that they are going to have guidelines.
The board met with Mr. Steiner. Mr. Parker stated that this is just a temporary position. He previously was a corrections
officer which he resigned. He has put an application in to Fish and Game. Mrs. Silverman moved to go along with the
cemetery commissioners recommendation to hire Mr. Steiner, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-
0.
*** VETERAN’S VICTORY FARM: Mrs. Silverman moved to grant the charitable status, the motion was seconded by Ms.
Carney, the motion passed 3-0. Mrs. Parker stated that this is strictly for real estate taxes only. They are not exempt for
any other town fees or taxes.
*** CEMETERY REQUISITION: Nancy Carney moved to authorize this purchase, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman,
the motion passed 3-0.
*** TRANSFER STATION: Connie Porter would like to have a bulletin board up at the transfer station advertising items for free.
Mrs. Silverman stated that she feels that the transfer station has enough to manage now. Ms. Carney would like to know
how the transfer station workers feel about this.
SIGN:
Mrs. Silverman moved to adjourn at 12:15 pm, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker the motion passed 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
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Thomas Parker, Chmn.
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Susan Silverman
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Nancy Carney
Board of Selectmen
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