BOARD MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2010
Selectmen Present: Tom Parker, Susan Silverman & Nancy Carney
Mr. Parker opened the meeting at 7:00 pm
PRIMARY:
*** SIGN MANIFESTS: Reviewed and approved
9:15 SITE VISIT – TAX MAP 10 LOT 15-04 GOODRICH: Mrs. Silverman feels that the bedroom that is being used upstairs is
definitely not a bedroom, it is set up to be a dining room. The board feels that this is a two bedroom house. Mr. Parker stated
that the homeowner indicated to him that the contractor charged them additional fees since they had to meet with Mark
Sweeney so many times. Mr. Parker would like to know why this was the case. Mrs. Silverman moved to approve the
occupancy permit as a two bedroom house, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed -3-0.
Mr. Parker feels that our building permit instructions should have a statement that we do not inspect to State Building Codes.
10:30 MEET WITH JOLYN RICHARDS:
NON-PUBLIC SESSION – At 11:15am, Mr. Parker made a motion to go into non-public session for personnel matters. Ms.
Carney seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker - yes, Ms. Carney – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
At 11:30am, Mr. Parker made a motion to leave non-public session and seal the minutes. Mrs. Silverman seconded and the
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Ms. Carney – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
11:30 MEET WITH MR KELLER – TAX DEED: Mr. Keller met with the board. He stated that he purchased this property about five
years ago. He had to completely redo the trailer which costs him thousands of dollars. He spoke with someone last August
with regard to the taxes. Mr. Keller stated that he can make good on this in September or October. Mr. Parker stated that the
Tax Collector sent numerous letters that were not picked up. Mr. Keller stated that it was not his intention to lose this
property. Mr. Parker explained the tax deeded process to Mr. Keller and the steps that need to be taken in order to
repurchase this property. Mr. Parker stated that we are dictated by State Statue with regard to this procedure. $10597.78
would be the repurchase price. Mrs. Thompson stated that they have 30 days from the date of our letter with regard to their
intent to repurchase. Then they have 15 days from that date to make payment.
*** OCCUPANCY PERMIT – TAX MAP 42 LOT 01-67: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms.
Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** TIMBER TAX ASSESSMENT
- TAX MAP 12 LOT 42: Mr. Hecken has written a letter questioning the amount of wood that was reported cut by the logger. We will wait to hear from the forester. We will write to Mr. Hecken asking to keep us informed.
- TAX MAP 07 LOT 07: Mr. Grimshaw felt most of this should be exempt since it was clearing from the ice storm. The forester at the State says that you cannot exempt it but you can list the quality and access as low. We will send a copy of the intent and the report to the State.
*** CURRENT USE MAP UPDATED FROM VANBLARCOM: Reviewed and approved. We will send a letter to Mr. VanBlarcom
stating that we have accepted this.
*** PROPOSAL FROM GRAZ ENGINEERING FOR DES PERMIT TO REPLACE BRIDGE: Mr. Parker would like to know if
there is any requirement that we maintain this as a granite culvert. Mr. Parker is concerned that the logging operation going
on down there. Mr. Parker feels that we should write a letter to the landowner with regard to any damage they do to this
bridge.
*** BEAVER DAM ISSUE – POSSIBLE LITIGATION – NON-PUBLIC SESSION
At 1:00pm, Mr. Parker made a motion to go into non-public session for pending litigation. Ms.
Carney seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker - yes, Ms. Carney – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
At 1:15 pm, Mr. Parker made a motion to leave non-public session and seal the minutes. Mrs. Silverman seconded and the
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Ms. Carney – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
*** CAROLE BECKWITH – ENERGY COMMITTEE – PICK SOME DATES TO MEET: Carole Beckwith would like to set up a
meeting with the board and individuals that would administer a new grant that she would like to apply for.
*** APPOINT HEALTH OFFICER – SIGN APPOINTMENT FORM: Mrs. Silverman moved to sign the appointment form for Beth
Ann Tatro as stipulated in the contract, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
*** UPDATE ON OLSON WETLANDS/SHORELAND VIOLATION: Mrs. Thompson put a call in to the State. Mr. Olson has built
an extensive deck with docks into the water. Mark Sweeney went down to take photographs. There is a chain across the
driveway with no trespassing signs.
*** POLICE DEPARTMENT: There has been a lot of out of state cars at the end of the lake.
*** NON-PUBLIC SESSION – At 11:45pm, Mr. Parker made a motion to go into non-public session for personnel matters. Ms.
Carney seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker - yes, Ms. Carney – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
At 12:15 pm, Mr. Parker made a motion to leave non-public session and seal the minutes. Mrs. Silverman seconded and the
motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Parker – yes, Ms. Carney – yes, Mrs. Silverman – yes.
*** COPY OF LETTER FROM POLICE CHIEF TO ELAINE OLSON: Mrs. Silverman stated that there are a number of people
using the quarry’s.
*** MD&A DRAFT FOR 2009 AUDIT:
*** DRAFT OF WELFARE GUIDELINES:
*** NHMA FLOOR POLICIES: Ms. Carney suggested that we ask for a policy that the State DES do not approve applications
unless the town permits have been issued.
*** BUILDING PERMITS
Map 34, Lot 09-13: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed
3-0.
Map 42, Lot 1-35: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed
3-0.
Map 42, Lot 1-64: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed
3-0.
Map 12, Lot 40-05: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed
3-0.
Map 42, Lot 1-67: Mrs. Silverman moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed
3-0.
*** ZBA CASES
Crossroads: The ZBA discussed our sign regulations. The ZBA approved a sign for Rt. 12 and one for Rt. 119
Whipple: This property has three houses on one lot , Richard Whipple would like to put an expansion on his house.
This was approved
St Laurent: Septic Plan. This is within the Wetlands District. The ZBA would like to hear from the Conservation
Commission.
*** CONSERVATION: Mr. Parker moved to appoint Rebecca Bullock and Bruce Bracket as members of the Conservation
Commission, the motion was seconded by Ms. Carney, the motion passed 3-0.
SIGN:
Mrs. Silverman moved to adjourn at 1:25 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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