TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

MARCH 20, 2003

Present: Chuck Graybill, Chair

J.R. Swindlehurst III

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 p.m.,Other Business:

Chuck would like Woody Bowne to put the Recycling Committee together.

Jim Marcou asked who is responsible for enforcing road bans (posted weight limits and hours), he indicated that overweight trucks are exceeding the weight limits. Chuck indicated that the Police Chief is ultimately responsible.

7:30 p.m. Jan VandeBogart; re: roads

Jan indicated that if an offender is posting bond, there is no need to inform the Police Chief. J.R. asked for a suggestion for an appropriate amount for a road bond. After a brief discussion, the amount of $20,000 came up as a reasonable amount.

A discussion regarding the procedure for obtaining permits to travel on posted roads took place and it was decided that an applicant would get approval from the road agent each day, with approval contingent upon having cold enough temperatures overnight and the route expected to be travelled. Copies of the permit will be sent to the Police Dept.

Jan discussed a property owner on Old Mill Brick Rd. who is using the road as a ditch, diverting water further down the road causing the road to wash out. Janice will draft a letter, to be signed by the Board, requesting that he cease this activity, since RSA's prohibit disturbing a Town road. J.R. indicated that this owner is moving.

7:55 p.m. Harvey Provencher, re: Long Pond Rd. concern

Harvey was concerned because he issued a permit on the Vallencourt property before knowing that conditions were atttached to the receipt of a building permit. Harvey suggested an idea to be sure that he knows about conditions in the future. However, Chuck indicated that his idea wouldn't work, but that new procedures are in place to prevent this from happening in the future. The Board reassured Harvey that he need not feel responsible.

8:00 p.m. Jim Williamson, re: seeking permission to haul on Grapevine Rd.

Jim came in requesting permission to haul on Grapevine Rd. for the next week and half. Chuck informed him that he should apply for a permit the day before with Janice and approval would be contingent upon the road being frozen. Jim was upset at the possibility of being denied permission. The Board talked with Jim, explaining the reasoning behind the policy, and Jim finally calmed down and accepted the procedure. Chuck is going to notify the Police Chief of this policy.

8:20 Kim Bowen, re: proposed dog training business

Kim came in to see what permits were required for her to start a dog training and dog sport business out of her home on Robert Rogers Rd. After researching the question, including speaking with John Trottier, J.R. learned that she would need a special exception because she may be training five or more dogs. This falls under the category of a kennel. Kim was informed that there is a non-refundable fee of $250 to apply for this exception, and that she needs to get the names of abutters and submit that with payment and the application, within 15 days of the next Zoning Board meeting.

8:55 p.m. Harvey Provencher, re: numbering of houses

Harvey asked about an unsafe horse barn and who is responsible for numbering houses. J.R. indicated that the Fire Chief does house numbering.

9:05 p.m. Chuck motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by J.R. The motion carried.

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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J.R. Swindlehurst, III, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted,

Joanne Johnson