TOWN OF DUNBARTON

                                                        OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

                                                                      July 19, 2001

 

 

Present: J.R. Swindlehurst, Chair

               Chuck Graybill

               Les Hammond

 

 

7:10 p.m.  --  Skip Trudeau -- Re:  request for inspection station on his Montalona Rd. property.  He wants to add on to his garage.  He had been granted a special exception previously and inquired as to whether he needs a special exception now.  He was informed by the Board that he needs to request an expanded special exception, and a variance due to a non-performing lot.

 

7:15 p.m. --  Harold Hamre -- Re:  Neer property and right-of-way.  The ownership of the road is in question.  Mr. Hamre is researching deeds to determine the correct ownership of the land that the road is on.  He wants to improve the road and has plans to do so, but the stone walls and trees would have to come down to meet Class V specification.  He is also researching to determine the ownership of the right-of-way.  He would like to put a trailor on the property to live in during this period.  Les indicated that the ownership of the land that the road is on needs to be determined.  Lori Davis was present and discussed a court case which indicated that Mrs. Neer does not own the land.  Mr. Hamre is going to speak with those involved in the court case.

 

7:45 p.m.  -- Carla Holden and John LaPlante -- Re:  an addition to their property that had been approved by the Building Inspector.  Subsequent to the foundation being poured, Bruce Vaal measured the property and found it to be not in compliance with requirements and sent Ms. Holden a Cease and Desist letter.  Bruce Vaal and John Turner came in to participate in the discussion.  John indicated that John LaPlante had provided the measurements, but they were inaccurate.  Jean Leo was present and questioned why Bruce measured the foundation if he was going to be"flexible".  Carla indicated that she spoke with J.R., who checked with Rhoda, who said that the foundation had been measured  and she was all set to proceed.  J.R. confirmed this.  Les motioned to waive the criteria and allow the construction of the building to continue.  Chuck and J.R. disagreed, unless legal counsel indicates that the Board can legally waive the criteria.  J.R. will check with legal counsel on Friday and contact Carla. 

 

8:20 p.m.  -- Gerald and Debbie Gelinas -- Re:  application to sell cars at property on Gorham Pond Rd.  Mr. Gelinas indicated that a new law requires that if he sells more than 5 cars, he needs to be licensed.  He indicated that he is not expanding and has agreed to sign a letter, confirming this.  Mr. Gelinas requested that the Town comprise the letter for his signature.

 

8:35 p.m. -- Bruce Vaal and John Turner came in to inquire about the necessity of requiring a certified plot plan on another request.  The minutes from previous meetings were reviewed in which it was noted that the Board had decided that the requiring of a certified plot plan was at the discretion of the Building Inspector.

 

8:45 p.m. -- Jeff Nelson, Police Chief -- Re:  he will be on vacation in the near future and Joe Miliotto will be the acting Police Chief.  The State Police will handle all day calls and regular call out protocol will be in place during evening hours.

 

Chuck indicated that he would like to see the notice on the Town Clerk's chalkboard, indicating the number of unlicensed dogs, erased.  

 

Jeff indicated that he was hiring a volunteer to help with painting, filing and with the steps needed for the accreditation process of the Police Dept.

 

Jeff indicated that the Dept. had received a $500 grant for software and he was working on obtaining an underage drinking grant. 

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The elevator will be checked by a mechanic on 7/31 to see if it can be repaired.

 

Jeff indicated that he had gotten mostly good feedback on the ordinances he implemented.

 

9:00 p.m. -- Chuck motioned to move into nonpublic session, in accordance with RSA 91-A:3 and RSA 91-A:5.  Les seconded the motion.  The Board discussed a potential legal matter.

 

9:15 p.m. --  The Recycling Committee came in to discuss staffing issues.

 

9:45 p.m. -- J.R. made a motion, which was seconded by Chuck, to end nonpublic session.

 

9:55 p.m. --  J.R. thanked the Old Home Day Committee for their efforts on Old Home Day.  A thank you will be submitted to the local newspapers. 

 

10:00 p.m. -- Les made a motion, which was seconded by Chuck, to adjourn.

 

 

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J.R. Swindlehurst, III, Chairman

 

 

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Chuck Graybill, Selectman

 

 

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Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman

 

 

Submitted by:  Joanne M. Johnson