TOWN OF DUNBARTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
Sept. 25, 2003
Present: Chuck
Graybill
J.R.
Swindlehurst, III
Janice
VandeBogart, Town Administrator
7:10 p.m._Ken Swayze, re: Meehan's Certificate of Occupancy/Attorney's
Recommendation
Ken indicated that Steve Duggan recommended referring
this matter to the Town's attorney:
Ransmeirt and Spellman. Ken asked
Karen Meehan what the status was of the old trailer. Karen replied that everything is gone, except
for three piles of usable lumber and aluminum.
Ken indicated that she is allowed to replace the trailer in kind as long
as the old one is removed. Then the
regular procedure would be followed to obtain a traditional c.o.
Chuck mentioned that he had gone on a sitewalk with
Steve and that Steve felt that there is still material left. A debate about what constitutes recyclable
material versus remnants of the trailer took place. Ken and Harvey will inspect next Monday or
Tuesday and take photos. Chuck strongly
suggests a written report be completed and pictures taken. Ken agreed to call Karen on Monday and set up
a time for inspection after noon.
Karen asked if she can be involved in the
discussion. Chuck indicated that they
cannot provide paperwork. In response to
Karen's question regarding whether the Board will let her know when they have
reviewed the paperwork, Chuck invited her to come back to next Thursday's
meeting.
7:25 p.m.
Police Chief Jeff Nelson, re:
Commendations
Chief Nelson awarded commendations to Joe Milioto and
Renee Forcier for their handling, in a timely manner, an armed assault on 7/4,
involving two victims. They tied
information directly to the crime scene.
Renee took time off during work.
Traffic Survey on Gorham Pond (see attached)
Chief Nelson did not see a lot of speed, and noted the
survey was done during the off season.
He didn't feel there were any issues now and will revisit in the
summer. He also mentioned that he will
attend the Associations' meeting next May.
He said he is not opposed to speed bumps but will look into liability
and will provide a memorandum of understanding between the Town and the
Association, if it comes to that. Chuck
is concerned about setting a precedent and is not in favor of the whole
program. Ideas Jeff had were to make the
corner perpendicular, adding a stop sign (at the Gorham Pond and Holiday Shore
intersection) and properly posting the speed limit were discussed, but he
doesn't feel there is a need for any action immediately. J.R. indicated that making the corner perpendicular
would be a nightmare for plowing.
Auxiliary Officers
Chief Nelson would like to add three additional
auxiliary officers, all unpaid. He
mentioned that the Lemarcas and George Patterson have contributed
significantly, at no cost. He indicated
that background checks have been performed on all three candidates. He recommends the following:
1. Reverend
Cindy Bagley as Chaplain - to help with serious injury and death notices
2. Shayne
Durant - a friend of Chris Connolly's, who is interested in becoming a part
time officer eventually
3. Michael
Gorman - a retired officer from the Goffstown Police Dept.
Jeff indicated that the only costs associated with
adding the above individuals would be uniforms.
The cost would be approximately $150 for Cindy and $50 for the other
two. Chuck asked if the above auxiliary
officers would be yearly appointments.
Jeff indicated that they would be permanent hires. Chuck motioned to accept input from the Chief
as to the three individuals, Cindy Bagley, Shayne Durant and Michael
Gorham. J.R. seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Chris Connelly came in (7:45). Jeff presented Chris with a commendation for
his professionalism and diligence in
handling six criminal complaints, which resulted in a search and arrest
warrant. Jeff noted that there were
firearms in the residence.
7:50 p.m. Other
Business:
Janice mentioned that Jan received an estimate for
sand, which was less expensive than current sand.
J.R. motioned to rescind Judy Petersen's appointment
to the Dunbarton Building Committee.
Chuck seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
Janice mentioned that a home schooling parent is
looking to use a room at the Town offices for presentations, such as
fairs. The Board declined the
request. J.R. suggested that she rent
the Community Center.
Janice mentioned that the 6th graders designed the
cover of the 1992 Town Report and that the Cub and/or Boy Scouts would like to
do this this year. Chuck thinks it would
be a good idea.
Janice said that John Lyfords is coming in next Wed.
and that Norm Roberge is coming in too.
The Board and Janice reviewed and adjusted four items
in the Revised Estimated Revenue report.
Chuck asked Janice to ask Linda Peters to estimate the motor vehicle
permits.
8:05 p.m. Larry
Cook and Brett St. Clair, re: milfoil problem at Gorham Pond
Chuck thanked the Conservation Commission for their
efforts at looking into all ponds and indicated that he is looking for a
recommendation and cost estimate. He
said he was relucatant to get involved in a program since, once started, it
will be continuous. A review of last week's meeting as it relates to the
milfoil problem took place. Chuck wants
to come up with a Town-wide policy. A
discussion of how milfoil is spread took place.
Brett mentioned the alternative parking spot for
hunters idea at Kimball Pond. He
indicated that he checked with Jan vandeBogart and came up with a 3-4 car
parking area with a turnaround. They are
looking at the south side of the road, east of the field. It would require taking out five trees. Brett asked about the procedure to get this
done. Chuck asked if it would need to be
plowed, to which Brett replied that it would not. Chuck doesn't want it designated specifically
for hunters, but rather part of the long range plan.
Brett asked about discontinuing Old Whipple Rd. and
suggested keeping it as is. He also
asked about the status of Old County Rd.
He thinks it is a nice street.
Janice thinks it is the old Montalona Rd.
Brett discussed the dam at Kimball Pond. He is concerned about operating it, since the
plywood swelled up and the boards could not be removed. George let it out a notch, which some people
were unhappy about. He is working to fix
the problem.
8:35 p.m. Ken
Swayze, re: Don Sage
Don Sage wants to store a mobile home outside for six
months to renovate. Chuck advised that
he should go to the ZBA.
8:40 p.m. Other
Business
Janice updated the Board on the BSMI electronic
payroll system, mentioning that there is a retirement glitch.
8:45 p.m. Lori Davis, re: clothes at Transfer Station
Lori described the treatment she and Peggy Slocum
received at the Transfer Station, and the contents of the bags filled with
clothes. Chuck indicated that he will
get Woody's side of the story and the issue is one of courtesy. J.R. said if Woody is ignoring Lori, it is
because he told him to.
8:57 p.m., J.R.
motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Chuck seconded the motion to adjourn.
The motion carried.
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Chuck Graybill, Chairman
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J.R. Swindlehurst,III, Selectman
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Johnson