TOWN OF DUNBARTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
October 24, 2002
John R. Swindlehurst, III
Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator
7:00 PM
Fred Mullen: Fred talked with the board in regard to perambulation of the county line between Weare and Dunbarton, Hillsborough/Merrimack County line. Last spring Fred met with the Selectmen in Weare but neither town had the money in the budget at that time. Fred presented the estimate for survey, set bounds, blazing, painting, etc. at a final cost of $20,710. This would be from the Goffstown town line to the old Everett Road. A letter will be drafted to the Board of Selectmen in Weare to ask if they would be willing to budget one-half the cost for this project.
Fred presented the Board with old records of water systems in Town Buildings which he had obtained from Bob Baker years ago.
Brett St. Claire: Brett left paperwork for the Selectmen to sign and review. A corrected easement deed was presented for signatures. This was an easement deed for the former Nassikas properties. A request for $300 from the Ethics Committee was also left for the Selectmen. This will be placed in the budget folder for further review. A Rental Agreement between the town and Scott Warriner (former Nassikas house on Kimball Pond Road) was also left for the Selectmen’ review. The agreement will be forwarded to town attorney for review.
Ken Swayze, Bud Noyes and Patty Shearing: Ken presented various items for discussion.
1. At the next meeting of the Planning Board, November 5th, the board will discuss multi-family dwelling regulations.
2. Also for discussion will be reduced frontage on large lots in all districts.
3. Where and when the site plan review is required will also be discussed.
4. Codify the permit release process. That is, phasing in permits on large subdivisions.
Historical Commission: A meeting took place last Tuesday with various members of the community and representatives from Central N.H. Regional Planning and other state officials in regard to Historical districts. The outcome was that the group would like the Selectmen’ support to place an article on the 2003 town meeting warrant to establish an Historic Commission for the Town of Dunbarton. Ken stated that approximately 1/5 of the buildings in Dunbarton are considered historic.
Patty Shearin presented a report she and the group had prepared with RSA backup and two options of proposed wording for the article.
Members of the commission would be appointed and would have to be qualified. It was unclear as to what qualifications are required. After the commission is formed, they would come to the town for recommendations, possibly recommending cistrict.
Les Hammond stated that he would like to see a town wide establishment of historical areas not districts.
The Selectmen expressed their support. They would check the RSAs to see if this needs to be on the ballot and if there needs to be a hearing.
Recycling Committee: Patrick (Woody) Bowne, Supervisor of the Transfer Station, former member of the recycling committee Chuck Williamson, Lori Davis and Ron Slocumn. Woody began by going over some problems they would having with the project, namely problems with American Leasing. He also stated that because they committee was down a few members, he was looking for direction from the Board of Selectmen. Chuck Graybill asked if Woody was in favor of keeping the committee going and Woody said yes he was. He said that they would a big help to him. He went on to say that both Lori and Chuck had been a big asset to the committee and will be missed. (Lori had submitted her written resignation on Monday of this week but the resignation had not yet been accepted by the board of Selectmen). Woody went on to say that work had been completed on the project by volunteers but it was getting very hard to get help and the rest of the work would have to be contracted out. There were problems with Atlantic Leasing in that the hoist and the compactor were not operating properly. This whole operation should have been up and running properly by October 1st. The company had not yet been paid. There is presently two 40 yd boxes there, not to specifications but have to use them because Waste Management has pulled out. JR Swindlehurst stated that he would be willing to take care of dealing with Atlantic Leasing. They are expected to come tomorrow and all these items may be taken care of then. Woody stated that Lori had been handling Atlantic Leasing right along and had a good working relationship with them. He felt he would like to see her continue. Lori was asked by Chuck Graybill if she would be willing to stay on to help with this particular problem. She agreed but stated that she would not participate in any other items regarding the project. Ron Slocum stated that a written list should be prepared and presented to Atlantic Leasing for their review.
Chuck Williamson and Lori Davis had made a list at their last Recycling meeting of all the items that need to be addressed on the project. (Attached) This list was passed on to committee member Ron Slocum and Woody.
Lori Davis stated that the committee will need two new members. She also expressed her deepest appreciation to the Road Agent, Jan VandeBogart and John Colter. She stated that without John Colter’s help over the past months a lot of the work would not have been able to be done. She also expressed appreciation to Jeff Trexler, J. R. Swindlehurst and Woody for all their help. The Board of Selectmen in turn expressed their appreciation both to Lori Davis and to Chuck Williamson for their dedication to the project. Chuck Williamson stated that he would be willing to volunteer when he could.
Marcou Subdivision Road: A hearing to accept the Marcou subdivision road, Caleb’s Way, will be scheduled within the next few weeks. The hearing must be posted in two places and in the newspapers fourteen days prior to the hearing. Also, Mr. Marcou must present the town with a letter of credit for the completion of the final coat of asphalt. This letter of credit to be updated annually until all the lots have been built on and the final coat is in place.
Resignation: Chuck Graybill made the motion to accept the resignation and to commend John R. Swindlehurst for his many years of service as a police officer for the Town of Dunbarton. The town is very appreciative of everything he has done for the community. The motion was seconded by J. R. Swindlehurst, all were in favor.
Library: The Selectmen accepted an invitation from the Library Trustees to meet with them. The meeting will take place at 6:00 pm on November 14, 2002 at the Library.
Perry site walk: Bob Perry has requested the selectmen to review his driveway entrance onto Morse Road. There will be a site walk on Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 9:00 am. The walk will be attended by the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Perry, the Road Agent, Jan VandeBogart and neighbor Mr. Racca.
Chuck Graybill made a motion to adjourn, J. R. Swindlehurst seconded and all were in favor.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM
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Chuck Graybill, Chairman
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Leslie G. Hammond
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John R. Swindlehurst
Dunbarton Board of Selectmen
Minutes recorded by: Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator