TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

August 15, 2002

Present:          Chuck Graybill, Chair

                        Les Hammond

                        Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 p.m., Planning Board, including Ken Swayze, Jim Marcou and Carter Higginbotham, re:  current issues.

Ken mentioned that George  Nicolaou is giving a piece of land to the Town on the corner of Rt. 13 and Mansion Rd.

A discussion on the proposed subdivision on Tenney Hill Rd. took place.  Ken indicated that George Holt would like to see the power line growth cut  back.  Jim asked whether the Planning Board should do a public hearing, to which Chuck responded that it wouldn't hurt.  A discussion regarding the safety issue of the road took place.  Carter indicated that people have been accusing the Selectmen of holding builders "hostage", meaning if they don't cut the required trees they won't get a permit.  Ken stated that it was made perfectly clear to Rick Martin that the tree cutting is not a requirement and Rick Martin agreed that the tree cutting was of his own free will.  Ken further stated that Mr. Martin is giving the Town 66 feet and that there would need to be a public hearing since Tenney Hill Rd. is a scenic road.    A discussion on who holds the rights to trees in the cases of deeds, rights of way and easements took place.   Jim indicated that the enhancements by the builder will improve the safety of the road.

Jim inquired as to whether the Planning Board can appoint a substitute for the road agent.  Chuck indicated that they could.

Ken indicated that the proposed 9 lot subdivision of Richard and Judy Keefe won't  be ready for the Planning Board meeting. 

Ken requested written guidelines concerning acceptable cul-de-sacs.

Jim asked about the timing of when a road is taken out of current use.  Janice explained the procedure.

7:45 p.m.  Other Business:

Jan VandeBogart discussed the current Town paving, and mentioned the following bids which were received for a new Town truck:

1.  Donovan Equipment in the amount of $3,470

2.  Diesel Don in the amount of $3,651

3.  E.W. Sleeper in the amount of $4,873

Les motioned to accept the bid from Donovan Equipment, which was seconded by Chuck.  The motion  carried.

 8:35 p.m., Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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Les Hammond, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted:

Joanne Johnson