BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 2010
Selectmen Present: Thomas Parker, Chmn., Susan Silverman, & Nancy Carney
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 pm
PRIMARY:
*** SIGN MANIFESTS: Reviewed and approved
7:30 DISCUSS WOOD ABATEMENT APPLICATION: Dick and Jacqueline Wood met with the board. Mr. Parker stated that on
the application Mrs. Wood indicated that the neighbor took 10’ of their waterfront. Mr. Parker stated that we would need a
copy of their survey. Mrs. Wood stated that she looked at Brad Greeley’s property which is a much nicer camp and his
assessment is $32,500 and Mrs. Wood stated that that she is assessed at $42,500 for her building. Mr. Parker stated that
the Greeley’s camp is an average +10 and the Woods is average +20. Mrs. Wood stated that this does not sound right to her.
Mrs. Wood stated that they cannot use their cottage year round. Mrs. Wood stated that she feels that they are not being
assessed fairly in comparison to the other properties. Mrs. Silverman stated that she feels that we should have Avitar look at
this property.
8:00 MEET WITH CAROL BECKWITH, ENERGY COMMITTEE: Mrs. Beckwith questioned if the board is interested in them
applying for any other grants or loans for funds for the energy committee. Mr. Parker stated that the board does not have a
vote of the town to spend money on this type of project for this year. Mr. Parker stated that it they would need funding for next
year, we could put this on the warrant. Mrs. Silverman stated that she would like the committee to put something together
with regard to projects and the cost to the town. We need to determine if it is feasible to put a large project on the warrant for
this.
Mrs. Beckwith stated that on October 10, 2010 they are going to have the second energy fair.
Projects: Pathways, Mrs. Beckwith stated that they would like to reduce the number of street lights.
Mrs. Beckwith stated that she is aware that the State wants to keep all of the rooms and meals tax. They want to pass a bill
giving the towns the option of putting on an additional tax on top of this.
*** DISCUSS POLICE DEPT: Mr. Parker stated that he spoke with the Chief and told him that he wants a better idea of what is
going on in the police department. Mr. Parker would like to see how the new third full time officer is going to be utilized. Mr.
Parker stated that he feels that some of the things that the Board of Selectmen has requested the department do is not getting
done, examples are street lights, enforcing heavy trucking. Nancy Carney stated that she would like to know who is doing
what within the department. Nancy Carney stated that she would like to know what the scheduling will be with Officer Doyle
gone. Mrs. Silverman suggested writing a memo to Chief Kassotis stating the items the board would like to discus with him.
*** LIST OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING REPAIRS NEEDED FROM ED MATTSON: Mr. Mattson has provided a list.
*** CONSERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST TO APPOINT MEMBERS:
*** PROPOSAL FOR PAY AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY FROM LGC: We will not act on this right now.
*** APPLICATION FOR HEALTH OFFICER POSITION:
*** DRAFT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM VACHON & CLUKAY:
*** CURRENT USE APPLICATIONS:
Rebecca Lawrence: Map 15, Lot 03-03, 03-02 Mr. Parker stated that we need a more detailed map of the land in and out
of current use. We also need the application fee.
David & Barbara Green Map 11, Lo t 33 : They are putting the whole lot into current use. Mr. Parker made a motion to
approve this application, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
Richard Goettle Map 12, Lot 32-04: Mr. Parker stated that we need a more detailed map of the land in and out of
current use. We also need the application fee.
James Fournier Map 6, Lot 18: Mr. Parker made a motion to approve this application, the motion was seconded by Mrs.
Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
Steve Filipi Map 15, Lot 6-12: Mr. Parker made a motion to approve this application, the motion was seconded by Mrs.
Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
Lakeville Shores Map 17, lot 4: This entire lot is being placed in current use. They did not pay the application fee. Mrs.
Silverman recommended approval pending receipt of the fee.
Nirenburg Map 20, Lot 12: Mr. Parker stated that we need a more detailed map of the land in and out
of current use. We also need the application fee.
Ed Vanblarcom Map 7, lot 31: They want to put 7 more acres into current use. The board reviewed the lot line
adjustment map and the current use map. We will need to discuss this with Mr. VanBlarcom and Mr. Kates.
Thomas Latima Map 2, Lot 22: Mr. Parker stated that we need a more detailed map of the land in and out
of current use. We also need the application fee.
Mary Chase: They want to put 25 acres in current use. We need a more detailed map
*** OLSON SHORELAND VIOLATION: Mr. Olson stated that Mark Sweeney visited this property and they are in violation of the
State shorelands. Mr. Parker stated that he spoke with someone at DES and told him about this violation and feels that
someone from DES needs to inspect this as soon a possible.
Mr. Parker wants to hear from the Planning Board their position with regard to what constitutes a living structure. Mrs.
Silverman stated that Nancy Carney should ask this at the next Planning Board meeting.
*** FIRE GRANT: This is for ten sets of bunker gear. They would also like to get EMS gear. This is 95% federal, 5% local.
$36,290 federal $1910 town portion. This needs to be submitted by Friday morning. Mrs. Silverman moved to authorize the
firewards to apply for this grant, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 2-0.
*** MEADOWOOD DEPT OF SAFETY LETTER: The State misunderstood that this was not a town department.
*** BUILDING PERMITS
- Tax Map 33 Lot 02: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
- Tax Map 07 Lot 28-06: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS CEMETARY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Parker stated that he looked at the cemetery payroll sheets for last week and this
week. There are a number of hours listed for mowing and trimming. He drove through the village cemetery and there was
alot of grass that was not mowed. The board would like to meet with the cemetery commissioners.
*** SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION – CROSSROADS PIZZA AND SUBS: This is the sunflowers sign that was on the building.
This sign has been down for over a year. This sign meets the size for the size regulations. Any further signs will need further
approval.
*** SEPTIC PLAN – TAX MAP 02 LOT 29: This has three existing dwellings on one property. The board will sign these plans.
*** NOTE FROM LAND USE REGARDING BEEHIVE BUSINESS SIGN: Sandra Gillis spoke with Mac Landy and wrote a memo
stating that a 40 square foot sign is allowed on the building and a 32 square foot sign would be allowed on the freestanding
sign. The board agreed to approve these signs.
*** REMOVE LAND FROM CURRENT USE – TAX MAP 14 LOT 16-02:
*** WELFARE WORKSHOP JUNE 24TH
*** EMAIL FROM ATTORNEY HOPPOCK:
*** MEADOWOOD CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
*** FLU VACCINE GRANT APPROVED FROM LGC:
SIGN:
Mrs. Silverman moved to adjourn at 10:05 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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