TOWN OF DUNBARTON

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

August 21, 2003

Present: Chuck Graybill

J.R. Swindlehurst III

Steve Kennedy

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:10 p.m.__Steve motioned to open the meeting to attend to the agenda at hand. J.R. seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Chuck corrected his response from last week's meeting, concerning accepting Jay Dr., with Ron Slocum. The Board did accept the road, rather than the deed. Steve discussed the rationale behind roads needing to be completed first.

Janice mentioned that Jim Marcou has not posted a bond for his road yet, as he had promised.

7:20 p.m. Janet Zeller, re: letter send to the Board on 6/30

Janet Zeller came in because she had not received a response from the Board to her letter concerning the Everett Rd. and Rte. 13 intersection. She is concerned about increased traffic and would like Everett Rd. to be posted at both ends, with signs that read "Not a Through Road". The road is a through road. Janet indicated that she had spoken with Chief Nelson, who suggested she talk to the Board. She said that she is giving a verbal notice, pursuant to RSA 231:90, re: notice of insufficiency, and gave the written RSA to the Board, in order to get the signs up. She is concerned that someone is going to get "creamed" and wants a dangerous intersection sign ahead posted. Steve indicated that the Town can post a sign on Everett Rd., but not on Tucker Hill Rd. yet, because it is not an accepted Town road. Chuck mentioned that Rte. 13 is a State road. Chuck reviewed the process that had taken place earlier in which he had asked the State to review the intersection, through the Planning Board, and that the State deemed it to be acceptable as is. Ken Swazye came in and noted that the Board can ask the State for signage, for safety purposes. Steve mentioned that the Town needs to do something. Chuck asked Ken to call the State and set up a meeting. Janet asked about the progress on Tucker Hill Rd. being accepted, to which Ken responded that it is the developer's call, meaning that when he needs a c.o. on the first house, that will trigger getting the road accepted. Janet noted that Don Mayo has been great to work with. Chuck feels that the Town touched all the bases.

Other Business:

A discussion re: Jay Dr. and Jim Marcou's road, took place. Steve suggested holding a certain amount for possible future damages on Jay Dr. Chuck suggested gating Jim's road.

8:05 p.m. Ron Slocum, re: Master Plan budget

Ron asked about the process for accessing the $40,000 budget, such as who coordinates requests and how far in advance should requests be made? J.R. feels that the Steering Committee should be in control and has to have the authority. Ron has been talking to individuals who have indicated that approximately $32,000 has already been allocated. Chuck indicated that only $25,000 has been earmarked. Steve said the Board needs to come up with a budget and he will meet with Ron on Tuesday morning at 9. J.R. mentioned that the Board has authority over the funds. Chuck said the Planning Board needs to clear it. Steve mentioned that there are three more people who need to be sworn in on the Steering Committee, which were approved at the Planning Board, as follows:

J.R. motioned to appoint Allison Vallieres to the Steering Committee and Jim Marcou as an alternate to the Steering Committee. John Trottier will appoint an alternate at a later date. Steve seconded the motion. The motion carried. Steve suggested Dan Dalpra as a candidate. John Trottier came in and mentioned that the he is looking for people who are interested in being an alternate on the ZBA.

Ron Slocum mentioned that he thinks Bill Nichols is doing well straightening out Tenney Hill Rd. and asked how he got the job. The Board indicated that he was hired by the Road Agent. Janice indicated that Nichols already bid on jobs for the Town, by bidding on equipment. J.R. and Janice both indicated that it is an advantage to the Town to have local contractors working on jobs for the Town. Steve explained how the Road Agent operates, that if he doesn't have the time or equipment to do the work himself, he subcontracts the work out.

8:30 a.m. John Turner, re: Leave of Absence

John came in to ask for a leave of absence. He indicated that Ken and Harvey are handling just about everything, and that he doesn't have time, with his business and desire to spend time with his family. Steve motioned to accept John's request for a leave of absence. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried.

8:35 p.m., J.R. motioned to adjourn the meeting. Steve seconded the motion to adjourn. 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