BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 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
7:15 MEET WITH MR AND MRS TOMASOVIC – ABATEMENT APPLICATION: Mr. and Mrs. Tomasovic met with the board.
Mr. Tomasovic stated that their basement is ruined. The pipes froze and burst. Mrs. Tomasovic stated that they had to gut
the basement. This damage was done prior to April 1, 2009. The selectmen stated that the Tomasovic’s could bring in estimates of the damage for the board to consider. Mr. Parker stated that we are not assessing the basement as
finished. Mr. Tomasovic stated that we are assessing this as 4 bedrooms. He stated that one is a den. Mr. Parker stated
that this could be used as a bedroom.
7:45 MEET WITH ED VANBLARCOM – CURRENT USE APPLICATION: Mr. VanBlarcom met with the board. Mr. VanBlarcom
stated that he has been paying on land that was in current use but being assessed as not in current use. Mr. VanBlarcom
questioned if he would get a refund. Mr. Parker stated that we do not make changes beyond the current tax year. Mr.
VanBlarcom questioned if the current use line could be shifted to his lot. Mr. Parker stated that he would need to provide a
map of what is in current use and what is out. Mr. VanBlarcom questioned if he could put an additional house on this lot. Mr.
Parker stated that this would not be allowed. He would either need to subdivide or to obtain a variance from the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
8:00 MEET WITH WENDY OTTO: Wendy Otto met with the board. She stated that she has been having issues with the Putney’s
from Royalston since 1997. They are claiming that their property line is different than what it is. The Putney’s are not happy
that she is going to run an animal rescue. She has made several phone calls to the Fitzwilliam Police which they do not
respond to. October last year she filed a notice of trespassing against the Putney’s. 80-90% of the time her phone calls are
not returned by the police department. She has been accused of shooting at the Putney’s. She was recently arrested by
Officer DiSalvo. Ms. Ottto stated that her first issue is the lack of response and concern by the police department, her second
issue is the property line dispute.
8:45 NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
At 8:35 pm, 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 9:00 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 9:0pm, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman –yes, Ms. Carney - yes
At 9:00 pm, 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 9:15 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 9:15pm, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Mrs. Silverman –yes, Ms. Carney - yes
*** REVIEW/APPROVE ASSESSMENTS
- TAX MAP 15 LOTS 06-10, 06-11, 06-12: Sean Greene assigned value to these lots. The board approved
- Map 02 lot 29: Approved
*** ASSESSMENT QUESTION TAX MAP 15 LOT 52-04: Mr. Greene say he does not have a chicken coup, the board removed
this assessment.
*** ABATEMENTS: These were looked at by Avitar
Proctor: change in physical data
Riordon: denied
Spector: data correction
Owen: remeasured data corrections granted
*** CURRENT USE:
Lakeshore: Has forwarded the filing fee. Mrs. Silverman made a motion to approve this application, the motion was
seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Nirenburg: The Nirenburg’s wrote a letter to withdraw this application. Mrs. Silverman made a motion to approve this
application, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Brennan: They have supplied a map. Mrs. Silverman made a motion to approve this application, the motion was
seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
Goettle: They have provided map. Mrs. Silverman made a motion to approve this application, the motion was
seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** FAULKNER BLIND DRIVE: Mr. Parker and Nancy Carney looked at the road in front of the Faulkner’s. Ms. Carney stated
that she does not feel that a sign will make any difference.
*** GOODRICH BUILDING PERMIT - # OF BEDROOMS: They have at least 3-4 bedrooms. The Septic is only for 2 bedrooms.
We cannot give them an occupancy based upon the septic. We will write a letter
*** OIL BIDS: Webber would not provide a fixed price. Jackson Energy will lock in the price at $2.439. Mr. Parker moved to
accept the bid from Jackson Energy the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
*** QUESTION – TAX MAP 25 LOT 02: The board will review
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT – TAX MAP 34 LOT 17: 75%
*** LETTER REGARDING ANNUAL CHURCH FLEA MARKET: The board does not want them to use the front yard of the town
hall. The board will pas this letter to the common committee.
*** LETTER FROM TREASURER MRSD RE: ESTIMATED PAYMENT 2010/2011 SCHOOL YEAR: They are asking us to
continue to make the same estimated payment as last year. The board does not agree with this. The board will write a letter
stating that this is not acceptable.
*** BIDS FOR CEMETERY TREE WORK:
Tree Man: $750 a day
Holman: $685 a day
We will advise the commissioners that Holman is the lower price.
*** DEVLIN SEPTIC PLAN : Paul Grasewicz met with the board with regard to this plan. Mr. Parker stated that the board has
some questions with regard to the subdivision. Mr. Grasewicz stated that he has all approvals for the subdivision and
driveways. The board approved the septic plan.
*** REVISED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT – ARGENT:
*** UNLICENSED DOG LIST: Reviewed
*** RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO APPOINT MEMBERS: We will notify the members that
we are soliciting names.
*** STATE DES BEACH PROGRAM – NEW COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT: Reviewed
*** POLICE “ACTUAL CALENDAR” WEEK OF JUNE 6TH
*** LGC PROGRAM – WRITE, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT DEPARTMENT POLICES AND PROCEDURES: Oct 18 & 19
Mrs. Thompson will attend.
*** NEED TO PLACE SAND IN THE SHOULDER OF HOWEVILLE ROAD:
*** DESIGNATE VFW EMERGENCY SHELTER – WORKING WITH RED CROSS: John Greer feels that an official shelter
needs to have showers. Mrs. Thompson contacted the red cross to answer this question.
*** MILEAGE ADJUSTMENT:
*** WIVALLEY INSTALLATION OF DEDICATED ELECTRICAL LINE: The agreement states that we will pay for the power, he
is responsible for installation of equipment including utilities.
*** ZBA HEARING – PURDY DECISION: The ZBA gave a variance for a gazebo. Mr. Parker stated that he has a problem with
this. The board will send a letter to the ZBA stating that they do not agree with this decision.
*** MLP: At the end of August, MLP will be closing
*** POLICE REPORTS – CALENDAR:
**** BUILDING PERMIT: approved
*** LADDIE RUSELL: Mr. Parker would like to increase the depreciation on this house. It is in very poor condition. Mr. Parker
feels that we should add an additional 10-15% deprecation. We will increase the depreciation to 75%
*** PROCEDURE: Mr. Parker would like a procedure manual for how different situations are handled.
SIGN:
Mrs. Silverman moved to adjourn at 10:35 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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