TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

Feb. 21, 2002

Present:          J.R. Swindlehurst, Chair

                        Chuck Graybill

                        Les Hammond

                        Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:15 p.m.  Other Business

Les motioned to accept the bid by Billie Don Smith for Fire Station building improvements, including new windows, upon approval by the Town, of $17,564.82.  Chuck seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

7:30 p.m.  Shannon Gable - re:  bus stop on Kimball Pond Dr.

Shannon came in to request that the Town pave a turnaround for the school bus so the bus can stop at her driveway.  Presently, her daughter, Chantyl, has to walk 1/2 mile to the bus stop and Shannon is concerned for her safety.  Shannon indicated that this affects other children at the present time, and even more children in the next few years.  J.R. suggested that Jan VandeBogart, Principal Gaides and the bus company meet to see if this can be done.

7:35 p.m.  Brian Little and Dave Breault - petition warrant articles

The above men came in to inquire about the Board's position on their warrant articles. J.R. presented a compilation of legal opinions on the articles, which was compiled by him and Janice.  A discussion ensued about the specific warrant articles.  Brian requested specific wording of the current policy on building on class 6 roads versus class 5 roads.  Brian accused J.R. and Les as having a conflict of interest because they each own land on class 6 roads.  J.R. indicated that the Town's policy that the Board implemented recently is more restrictive than the policy previously in place, and, consequently, there is no conflict of interest.  Dave questioned how to slow growth in the Town.  A discussion ensued about the impact of growth.  Brian wants no development on class 6 roads. A further heated discussion took place on  the effect of state statutes on the Town's policies.

8:25 p.m.  Jacques Belanger re:  Planning Board meeting on 2/20/02 on Weston Rd.

Jacques inquired about the discussion that took place at the Planning Board meeting after he left.  A resident complained about the likelihood of headlights shining into their house across the street, based on current plans for constructing a subdivision on Weston Rd.   The Board indicated that the Planning Board has the final say to okay the plans. A discussion of whether a gate or a sign would be best to close the road to through traffic. 

8:55 p.m.  John Turner re:  fees on Rte. 13 property

John came into to inquire whether the standard fees should be charged to the new owner of the Rte. 13 property, to which the Board indicated in the affirmative.

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Board of Selectmen

February 21, 2002

9:00 p.m. Other Business

Applications for the Building Inspector's Secretary position were reviewed, after Bruce Vaal had narrowed his choices down to three.  Chuck would like Janice to have a say in the hiring and Janice will ask two finalists (as chosen by the Board and Janice) to come in to an interview with the Board.

9:10 p.m.  Chuck motioned, which Les seconded, to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.

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J.R. Swindlehurst, Chairman

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Chuck Graybill, Selectman

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Les Hammond, Selectman

Submitted by:  Joanne M. Johnson