TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

MARCH 13, 2003

Present: Chuck Graybill, Chair

J.R. Swindlehurst III

Steve Kennedy

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 p.m., Ken Swayze, Planning Board update

Ken mentioned that the wording on some of the ballot questions on election day was missing the Planning Board's recommendation. He indicated that these items could be subjected to a challenge and subsequent defeat, without thisrecommendation.

Ken updated the Board on the Stillwater subdivision and indicated that the problems with wetlands and the necessary frontage needed for bus turnarounds are being worked out. Ken is going to write the deed. He also asked the Board to sign the mylar on Everett Rd, with two signatures required. The Board opted not to sign it at this time.

The Keefe agreement has been delivered to Janice, by Ken.

Ken mentioned that the Master Plan will be worked on during workshop sessions on the first Wed. of each month. Ken indicated that the Planning Board needs to get a contact person for the Master Plan, other than the chairman. Chuck wants someone from the Planning Board to be the chair on the Master Plan. Steve Kennedy asked if the Board should establish goals and felt that new people should be trained in the process of updating the Master Plan, other than the Planning Board. Ken would like to involve as many people from the community as possible. The Master Plan will be sent out to bid within 30 days.

Steve Cohen came in to to express his concern regarding a four lot subdivision across the street from his property on Long Pond Rd. The property was owned by Barry Lussiere. Steve is concerned about a proposed multi-car driveway, which he feels is in violation of a Town ordinance, which limits driveways to shared driveways. He also expressed concern about the stream being affected and potentially polluting his pond. He reviewed the conditions under which approvals were granted, taken from Planning Board minutes, prior to building permits being issued. He indicated that these conditions have not been met. He said that water has been running across the street and freezing on the street. He is concerned about cars possibly skidding onto his property. Steve doesn't feel that building should begin until the conditions are met. Chuck asked Harvey Provencher to come in to inform him of the conditions required to be met prior to building permits being issued. J.R. indicated that a letter will be sent to Barry Lussiere, indicating that no more permits will be issued, until the conditions are met.

Future Planning Board developments: Michel Belanger did not bring in an additional $500 as he promised. The Planning Board will not approve a private road for Bob Perry's proposed elderly 16 unit housing. J.R. indicated that it falls under state building and fire codes. A proposed 7 unit elderly housing project on Grapevine and Guinea Roads, proposed by Mike Poirier, is in the application phase.

8:05 p.m. John Trottier, Zoning Board appointments.

John came in to remind the Board to appoint ZBA members. The past Monday's ZBA's meeting was discussed. The abbutters of the proposed store at Page's Corner are unhappy with building department's conditions and would like to override the building permit and reissue the permit with conditions. John indicated that future site plans should expire in two years.

8:30 p.m. Other Business

J.R. motioned to accept the resignation of Marlene Kincaid as Deputy Town Clerk. Chuck seconded the motion, and thanked Marlene for her work at the polls. The motion carried.

J.R. motioned to appoint Diane Mullen as Deputy Town Clerk, starting on 3/18. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried.

A discussion about the procedure for hearing residents' complaints took place and it was agreed that anyone with a complaint should bring it to a Selectmen's meeting.

A discussion took place regarding who should appoint committe members and Town employees. Steve asked if Police Chief Nelson followed the written policy in selecting his candidate for the full-time police officer. Chuck and J.R. agree that policy should be followed and will request Chief Nelson to bring verification to next week's meeting.

J.R. would like to have a meeting scheduled for October with the road agent regarding snow plowing. Janice indicated that she can do this.

Janice is going to have the printer of the Town Report send a draft for review prior to printing all of the Town's copies.

A discussion on purchasing procedures by department heads took place.

9:05 p.m. Dave Nault, re: DCPC

Dave is interested in volunteering as a committee member. Chuck mentioned that a preliminary meeting is scheduled for 4/3 at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

9:15 p.m. J.R. motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Chuck. The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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J.R. Swindlehurst, III, Selectman

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Steve Kennedy, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted:

Joanne Johnson