BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2010
Selectmen Present: Tom Parker, Susan Silverman & Nancy Carney
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 pm
PRIMARY:
*** SIGN MANIFESTS:
7:15 MEET WITH BONNIE WALLACE – BEAVER DAM ISSUE: Bonnie Wallace, Richard. Kelly, and Attorney Rebecca Todd
met with the board. Mrs. Wallace stated that years ago the Petersons and she put a beaver tube in to control the beavers
on the property behind her house. This is no longer working. Mrs. Wallace stated that when they moved to her property in
1982 the land behind her property was a field. Mrs. Wallace stated that she wants her land back. She is sick of being
harassed about this. Mrs. Silverman questioned how she thinks this is an issue for the town. Mrs. Wallace stated that the
town owns the land that a portion of the beaver dam is on. Attorney Todd stated that there is two owners of the dam. The
Town and Mr. Kelly. If Mr. Kelly does anything to the dam it sets off a neighborhood firestorm. The dam owner is responsible
for the problems caused by the dam. The dam is not on Ms. Wallaces property but the pond is and this is a taking of Ms.
Wallaces land. Ms. Wallace has no control over the dam. The water level fluctuates. Her septic system is in jeopardy.
This is creating a nuisance which is actionable under law. Attorney Todd asked the board to take responsibility for this dam.
Mr. Parker stated that the board will take this information under advisement. Mrs. Silverman stated that the board will need
to look into this matter and obtain our own legal advise on this matter. The board would like to ask Joe Hoppock to look into
the town obligation and liability.
7:45 MEET WITH JOLYN RICHARDS – NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
*** BUILDING PERMITS:
- ED DERY – TAX MAP 15 LOT 41 – REQUEST FOR EXTENSION: Mr. Parker moved to grant a one year extension, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
- TOM FRAZIER – TAX MAP 33 LOT 11-01: Mr. Parker moved to approve this permit, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0
*** HILL – TAX MAP 12 LOT 02 : Mr. Hill has still not gone to the Planning Board for a Site Plan Review. Mr. Hill has not been
attending the Planning Board meetings as a member. We will write a letter stating that we are still waiting for him to
complete a site plan review so that we may complete the building permit.
*** REQUEST FOR LETTER FROM BOS REGARDING INABILITY TO SUBDIVIDE MAP 06 LOT 08: An individual is looking to
purchase this property which is accessed on a private road. There is an existing dwelling on the property. The bank is
requiring a statement stating that he cannot subdivide this property. Mr. Parker feels that this letter needs to come form the
Planning Board since subdivision are their purview.
*** LETTER FROM AVITAR RE: UPPER TROY ROAD VIEWS: This does not include Susan Gray’s lot, we will speak with Avitar
with regard to this matter.
*** QUESTION FROM FIREWARDS RE: RAD-57: The Board agreed that that we would accept this as a donation. They
questioned if they cannot raise all of the money for this if they could use the donation money. Mr. Parker moved send a
letter that the Board will accept this item as a donation if they cannot raise all of the money they can use donation money to
complete the purchase.
*** REQUEST FROM RECREATION COMMISSION TO HIRE TENNIS INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve the
hiring of this individual, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** LETTER RE: ASSESSMENT OF TAX MAP 25 LOT 02: They do not have waterfront frontage, they have a deeded right of
way. Mrs. Thompson will write a letter explaining this.
*** CHOOSE SELECTMEN REPRESENTATIVE TO HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE TEAM: Mr. Parker will represent
the Board of Selectmen
*** ARGENT COMMUNICATIONS REVISED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: The board will review
*** MILEAGE ADJUSTMENT – IRS RATE $.50/MILE: Mrs. Silverman moved to change this rate, the motion was seconded by
Mrs. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** ASSESSING: Mr. Parker stated that we have had a few problems with getting information back from Sean Greene. It
appears that Mr. Greene is not making an attempt to get into homes for inspections. Mr. Parker would like to speak with Sean
Greene with regard to this matter. Mrs. Silverman feels that we should speak with Gary with regard to this.
*** POLICE: Mr. Parker would like to meet with the Police Chief. The board would like to schedule a meeting to meet with Chief
Kassotis.
*** ANIMAL CONTOL OFFICER: Mr. Parker moved to accept the resignation of the Animal Control Officer, the motion was
seconded by Mrs. Silverman, the motion passed 3-0.
SIGN:
Mrs. Silverman moved to adjourn at 9:05 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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