DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2004

TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M.

The regular scheduled weekly meeting of the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen was held at the above time, date and place with Chairman J. R. Swindlehurst presiding. It was noted that the meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. The following were present:

J. R. Swindlehurst, Chairman

Charles (Chuck) Graybill

Mert Mann

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

The Selectmen signed checks.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Mert Mann reported that he had attended the Town Library Open House where there was discussion of their future plans. They are in the process of drawing up a long range plan.

Mert Mann reported he had also attended the Site Walk for the GPS Proposed Two Lot Subdivision located at Powell Lane and Old Mill Brooke Road on Saturday, December 4, 2004.

Mert Mann reported that Governor Craig Benson had nominated and confirmed his appointment to the Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission recently. He noted that Dunbarton receives $60,000 in lieu of taxes for Flood Control Lands within the Town.

WELFARE:

Margaret Venator, Welfare Director, was present to have Selectmen sign appropriate welfare checks.

7:30 p.m. – ROAD HEARING: ACCEPTANCE OF JACQUELINE DRIVE

J. R. Swindlehurst, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, opened the Public Hearing.

Kenneth Swayze, Admin., Planning and Zoning Department was present.

There were two members of the public present as follows:

Guy Doucet

Jason Davies

J. R. Swindlehurst stated that the Town Engineer had presented a letter regarding his inspection of Jacqueline Drive. (attached)

Don Mayo noted there is a maintenance issue to be completed which is the 15” culvert between drives to No. 14 and No. 16 Jacqueline Drive. Other than this, the road is satisfactory and complete.

Jason Davies asked if his property taxes would increase once the Town accepts the road.

The Board of Selectmen stated that the value will increase from $1.80 per foot to $2.10 per foot.

Kenneth Swayze stated the deed is in good shape but there are some questions. What about the temporary turnaround when the road is complete? Need to know who should sign the deed. Should it be Michel Belanger? Jacques Belanger has indicated this may be possible. There may have to be an amendment to the deed with the Town Attorney. Would be better to have Michel Belanger sign the deed.

Jason Davies asked if taxpayer’s money was used to fix the road to town standards. The Board of Selectmen stated no, Town money was not used.

Jason Davies asked if he could make a snowmobile trail down by the pond. Do I need written permission from the Selectmen? Would like it where his land abuts the Town land. The fire pond is on Town Property. It is cleared beyond the pond.

It was noted that he would need written permission to cross over the Town’s property for a snowmobile trail.

Chuck Graybill stated he was still concerned from the Town’s point of view. We still have not gotten a signed deed and the complete funds for the Town. Once we do accept it, we have a tendency to forget about these things.

MOTION:

Charles Graybill made a motion that the Town of Dunbarton accept Jacqueline Drive in its total, subject to the following conditions that need to be met:

1. A signed deed to the Town of Dunbarton for the Road Right of Way and Fire Pond.

2. That all residue of the bank account be turned over to the Town in its entirety.

3. That an As-Built plan of the road be submitted.

4. Whatever minor repairs can be completed during this time frame will be done, some this winter and the remaining will be done in the summer.

Mert Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION:

Chuck Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen close the Public Hearing on Acceptance of Jacqueline Drive. The motion was seconded by Mert Mann. The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION:

J. R. Swindlehurst made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen write a note to Jason Davies giving him permission to cross over Town land by the Fire Pond and to create a private snowmobile trail. Mert Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Tony Pellitier arrived at the meeting late. He asked what the decision had been. The motion was read to him.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Health Insurance Contract for 2005

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator, reported that the Health Insurance Contract for Town Employees has to be signed by December 15, 2004. There is an increase in premiums of 16% not including any changes. The insurance went from $57,000 in year 2004 to $74,000 for 2005.

After discussion, the Selectmen agreed not to change insurance carriers at this time.

Janice VandeBogart noted that there was a possibility of saving between 20%- 30% on Workmen’s Compensation and Liability by insuring with PrimeX. She will investigate this for the Workmen’s Compensation and Liability only.

Woody’s Request for Leave:

Woody applied for days off for the month of December. It was noted the Selectmen had verbally agreed to these days off prior. The Selectmen signed the leave request.

Bill of Sale for Cover – Transfer Station:

The Selectmen signed the Bill of Sale for the Cover (Pioneer Cover System) from the Transfer Station to Millican Nurseries in the amount of $2,000.

James Keim, Stephanie Drive: Snow Plowing

Janice VandeBogart reported that Simon Audet has stated that he will be unable to turn around when snow plowing on Stephanie Drive because of large boulders that have been put in the road at the last house on the road. Will be unable to plow the road because of this issue. Need to get this resolved with the landowner.

MOTION:

Chuck Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen request the Road Agent to go down and explain to Mr. James Keim, Stephanie Drive, about the problems to see if we can come up with a workable solution. Mert Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Capital Improvements Program

Chuck Graybill reported that he has requested Central New Hampshire Regional Planning (Stephanie) to draft a Warrant Article with an appropriation of $4,500 for Town Meeting of 2005 for developing and funding a Capital Improvements Program. The cost will be $4,500 for the first year and $3,000 each year thereafter for updating. This would be contracted with Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission.

There was no public comment at the meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,,

Alison R. Vallieres

Recording Secretary

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J. R. Swindlehurst, Chairman, Board of Selectmen

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Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Selectman

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Mert Mann, Selectman