TOWN OF
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present: Chuck Graybill, Chair
J.R. Swindlehurst III
Steve Kennedy
Janice VandeBogart, Town
Administrator
Ken stated
that on
Si Audet,
former Road Agent for the town, was also consulted and he stated that he never
had reviewed the property with Mr. Lussier and never made comments on how to proceed with improvements, etc. I
It was
concluded by all that the work should be done according to what the planning
board had outlined in their decision and that Barry Lussier would be responsible
for the costs. A ditch needs to be dug
and the town will give notice to Barry Lussier that if he does not do the work
the town will and a lien will be placed on the property for the cost. J.R. Swindlehurst will write a letter to Mr.
Lussier and send long a copy of the report from Don Mayo. He must comply with the conditions of the
planning board. Ken stated that he does
have the right to go back to the planning board for review.
Ken stated
that the driveways shown are
George Holt
was asked if the plan submitted meet what the Planning Board has required and
he stated it did, if Mr. Lussier can meet what he is showing on the plan. It was also noted that the ditch line needed
to be made to Mr. Lussier’s old house (now Chartier).
A
discussion regarding how deep the ditch needs to be. Don Mayo deemed a 12’ ditch to be
necessary. Dana Moquin asked if he raked
out the leaves would that be sufficient.
Ken responded that no, the ditch needs to be dug with a machine and
should probably give Barry 30 days to comply.
Steve suggested sending a letter describing the independent study that
was completed and stating that this is what needs to be done and that Barry
needs to do it.
A
discussion regarding the Meehan trailer took place. The Board feels that there shall be no
electric tie in until the septic system issue is resolved. Ken stated that Karen Meehan has the right to bring in
a new mobile home.
Ken brought
up the updating of the Building Dept. fees.
A public hearing is needed. Ken
will survey other towns.
Ron Slocum
advised that the letter sent to Barry Lussier not make it sound as though the
Town is instituting new requirements. He
also asked who is paying for Don Mayo’s services.
Ken briefly
mentioned that there are people interested in purchasing the Droback and
Chuck
discussed a call he received from Don Mayo regarding the removal of the stonewall on
John
Swindlehurst came it to thank Chuck for handling his
complaint last week.
Dave
Breault feels that not everyone is being notified of upcoming meetings. Steve said he will take a look at the RSA’s,
of which Dave brought copies. Chuck
asked Dave to speak to the webmaster, Dan Troy, and to let Chuck know what
Dan’s response was.
J.R.
motioned to hire Barbara McCann as the Building Inspector’s Secretary for up to
16 hours per week, at an $10.45 hourly rate. Steve seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Chuck wants
to purchase 50 chairs and label them as the property of the Town of
Dana Moquin
came back it to express his interest in digging the ditch at Barry Lussier’s
property to get things moving and allow him to build. J.R. said the other issue is the easement. Also, he told Dana that he would need to get
a certificate of insurance from the excavator.
Jan mentioned that the driveway needs to get pitched and trees need to
be cut. Steve asked Dana to work it out
with Jan. J.R. feels that there be no certificate of occupancy issued.
Steve
motioned that Mr. Moqin shall be held harmless to complete all that needs to be
done and the town will hold his certificate of occupancy until the town is
satisfied. Motion was seconded by Chuck. J.R. voted against the motion. The motion carried. J.R. is worried about easements. Also, he doesn’t like that they are letting
Barry Lussier “off the hook”.
Jan
indicated that he needs to interview four candidates for the Highway Dept.
opening. Chuck wants a job description
and Janice responded that there is one.
J.R. will interview the candidates on Wed. afternoon, 6/4, at
Brett
updated the Board on Kimball Pond (see attached “To Do List”). He discussed the
public hearing that was held on long term management options, the existing
house and possible gating (to deter vandalism and dumping), which will be
looked at before the next Town Meeting.
J.R. mentioned that Jeff Nelson has been making arrests each weekend at
Kimball Pond. Brett mentioned that the
new police officer is going to talk to the Conservation Commission. The tenant has a problem with people parking
across the street from his house. “No
parking” signs will be posted and an alternate parking lot for hunters will be
designated. Clean up day for Kimball
Pond is scheduled for 6/14.
Janice
cautioned to be careful
because the property is in
current use.
Brett
discussed two gravel areas in the area.
Jan would like to get in there next summer. Brett asked if the Conservation Commission is
in charge of getting the trees out before Jan needs to get in there. Brett would like to see an agreement
regarding the gravel areas, concerning the cleaning up and return to the
Conservation Commission. Chuck asked if
the Commission would agree to storing tree
stumps. Brett will check with the rest
of the Commission.
Brett
discussed a meeting that was held with the Dept. of Revenue Administration,
regarding the Business Profits Tax on the Narsikis property. Apparently there is a loophole which means
that development rights are not taxable. It is complicated, but the Commission
is pursuing it. Chuck okayed Brett be
the Town representative.
Next, Brett
discussed the Ethics Committee’s finding, which was that Lori Davis did violate
the ethics code and that she did not cooperate with the Committee. She did not
appear at the hearing.
Alan Davis
interjected that she was advised by her attorney to show up.
A copy of
the finding will be kept at the Town Office.
Steve asked
Brett if, in the future, there is anything different the Board should do. Brett said that if the Board feels they can
make a decision on their own, go ahead.
Otherwise, the same procedure should be followed.
Chuck
thanked Brett for his efforts.
Steve
indicated that he is ready to take action.
Brett advised him to read the letter first and talk about it.
Alan Davis
voiced his opinion, which is unfavorable towards the Ethics Committee.
Woody
indicated that he is in the process of updating the fees for computers,
televisions, and propane tanks. He
mentioned that propane tanks can’t go to the incinerator, they will have to pay
to get rid of them. Woody would like to
have different fees for residential and commercial dumping.
Janice
updated the Board on her findings regarding the easement on Al Vaal’s
property. Apparently, in 1803 the Town
owned right up to their front door. In
1982 Tom Shanton granted an easement to the Town for cemetery access, not down
the driveway.
Chuck feels
that Al should be responsible for fixing driveway. A discussion concerning possible solutions
took place.
Janice and
Janet are going to the payroll software program training in
________________________________________________________________
Chuck
Graybill, Chairman
________________________________________________________________
J.R.
Swindlehurst, III,
Selectman
________________________________________________________________
Steve
Kennedy, Selectman
Respectfully
Submitted,
Joanne
Johnson