TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

July 18, 2002

Present:          Chuck Graybill, Chair

                        Les Hammond

                        Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 p.m.  Michael Malloy,re:  fundraising

Mike came in seeking approval to starta  private fundraising effort for the acquisition of a private photo collection of historical significance for the Town.  The Board approved his request.

7:15 p.m. Tenney Hill Rd. proposed subdivision, Ron Slocum and Karen Camp.

Chuck updated the Board from the most recent Planning Board meeting.  The Stillwater subdivision passed with one negative vote.  Residents of Tenney Hill Rd. do not want any road improvements.  Ron Slocum unofficially polled the Town officials, who cited no safety concerns (although Chief Nelson only verified accident reports for  the past year and a half).  Les indicated that the corner is a big safety concern.   Chuck reviewed the improvements that the Board is requiring.  Karen Camp indicated that the culverts are not a prime concern of the residents, but that cutting trees and any change in the configuration of the road are the concerns.  A discussion between the Board and the residents of the street took place.

7:50 p.m.  Historical Awareness Commitee, Bud Noyes and Ken Swayze

Bud and Ken came in to inform the Board that the above-mentioned committee is losing members (down to three) and they would like direction and appointments. Chuck questioned why the historical groups cannot be combined.  Bud said it would need to go to the voters.  Chuck suggested that the committee contact Donna Dunn for suggestions for members and Les suggested that they advertise in the Bow Times.

8:00 p.m.  Brett St. Clair and George Holt, re:  Nassikas closing

Brett and George came in to inform the Board that the closing went smoothly and that two sets of documents will be coming.  A discussion on the specifics of the closing took place and on what to do with the house and tenant.  The Commission will meet to come up with a plan.  Janice indicated that taxes would have to be assessed on the property, since it is a rental property.  Brett indicated that the corporation will be dissolved in a couple of months and that a paper trail is necessary.  The trust account will be used as a bank account for the corporation.  There is currently $230,000 sitting there now, but ultimately there will be a zero balance.  Brett expects a tax savings of $30,000.

8:20 p.m.  Mario Pelletier, Eastern Logging Inc., re:  logging operation off Tenney Hill Rd., on Meadow Rd.

Mr. Pelletier brought in a Minimum Impact Expedited Application for the cutting of approximately 30 acres of trees.

8:25 p.m.  Tim Terragni, re:  updates of current use

Janice suggested that Tim send a letter to each landowner to update them on current use maps, at the end of this year.  The maps are due 4/1/03.  In that way, it can be included in next year's budget.  Janice also suggested that Tim come up with general questions to ask and to check with other towns.

8:45 p.m.  Ken Swayze and George Holt

A discussion of the letter sent to the State expressing the Town's disappointment in the State's action as it relates to the Drobat issue took place.  The Town was a party to the State's Administrative Order but not to the settlement.

Les motioned that Chuck sign the letter to the Administrator, which was seconded by J.R.  The motion carried.

9:08 p.m.  J.R. motioned, which was seconded by Les, to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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J.R. Swindlehurst, III, Selectman

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Les Hammond, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted:

Joanne Johnson