TOWN OF DUNBARTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
Feb. 12, 2004
Present: Chuck
Graybill
J.R.
Swindlehurst, III
Steve
Kennedy
Janice VandeBogart, Town
Administrator
7:01 p.m. Chuck
called a vote to bring the meeting to order.
All members voted "aye".
Jan Van de Bogart, re: sand
Jan explained that some people are taking away sand
from the Town Garage by the tractor load and wanted the Board's guidance as to
when is enough sand enough. Chuck suggested that Jan have people taking
sand sign an affadavit stating that the sand is for personal use only. Steve asked who was taking the sand and Jan
replied that sometimes it is taken in the middle of the night. Jan indicated that he is having trouble
replacing the sand fast enough. Steve's
recommendation is that Jan write a policy, considering what is reasonable and
how much should be allocated per individual.
J.R. noted that it is customary for towns' residents to obtain sand at
their town garages, and they shouldn't be stopped from doing this. Steve suggested picking a day/time for sand
pickup. J.R. suggested that Jan come up
with a policy, including a restriction
that no tractors are allowed and Jan should call around and see what other
towns do.
Chuck motioned, which Steve seconded, that Jan will
write a policy regarding sand pick up.
The motion carried.
Chuck reviewed the Town of New Boston's job
descriptions for the transfer station.
Chuck noted that there will be a nonpublic Board of
Selectmen's meeting on Friday, Feb., 13, 2004 at 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. and a
meeting on Monday at 9 a.m. with Tom Gleason and Ken Swayze and that these
meetings have been posted.
Chuck reviewed the zoning ordinances for home
occupations (pertinent for Tom Gleason), which was adopted in 1990, including:
·
There shall be no display of goods or wares visibile
from the street;
·
The building or premises occupied shall not be
rendered obejctionable or detrimental to the residential character of the
neighborhood because of exterior appearance, traffic, emission of odor, has,
smoke dust, noise, electrical disturbance or in any other way;
·
Not more than one (1) commercial vehicle in connection
with such home occupation shall be stored on the premises; and
·
A certificate of occupany for the proposed use is
issued by the Building Inspector verifying conformance with the preceding
standards.
7:30 p.m. Tom Gleason came in during the discussion,
Steve said that he doesn't want to be in on the
"triangle" with Karen Meehan and Tom Gleason. Ron Slocum noted that the above ordinances
are for home occupation and not a commercial enterprise. He also clarified that the ZBA doesn't get
involved in home occupations, but the Building Inspector does. The ZBA does get involved in commercial
enterprises. Chuck indicated that he
would be in favor of granting Tom Gleason a license if he complies with the
ordinance restricting the commercial vehicle to just one. Steve noted that if we require Tom to adhere
to these ordinances then we would need to enforce them with Chuck Williamson
also.
7:45 p.m. Other
Business:
Janice gave the Board something Woody Bowne left for
them, which they signed. Chuck said to be sure they get the low end of the pay
scale.
A discussion on an invoice, which included a
television set, took place. After
reviewing the invoice, Janice deemed that the tv was not included in the check
and it was attached in error.
7:55 p.m. Chuck
opened the meeting up to the public.
Ron Slocum questioned a $7,500 line item for a canopy
in the 2004 budget. Chuck indicated that
it was carried over from last year and it was funded twice. Ron also expressed his concern that their
isn't enough money budgeted for part time help at the Transfer Station and
asked if covereage can be maintained with this amount of funding. Chuck indicated that he was there on Sat. and
is comfortable that one full time and 2 part time employees are sufficient to
cover the current number of days the Transfer Station is open to the
public. He also noted that there are
regular volunteers helping. Chuck
discussed the need for a bailer and reviewed the $3,000 that N.H. the Beautiful
gave to the Town for this purpose. The
cost of a new bailer is in the $10,000 range, so the Town decided not to accept
the $3,000, but he is now thinking the Town should buy one. Steve suggested that the next Selectmen Board
consider reinvesting recycling income.
8:07 p.m. Steve
discussed a situation which occurred on 2/2
Steve discussed an incident which occurred on 2/2 in
which he had a pile of work papers on his side of the table, behind his
nameplate which he considered to be his private area of the desk and not for
public perusal. Steve indicated that
Lori Davis came in to the office and rifled through his stuff, and that this
incident was observed by a Town employee.
He said Lori began reading from his pile of work papers , which is a
violation. In particular, he noted, there was a letter awaiting his signature,
which Lori read aloud and made comments on.
He is troubled by this incident and feels he has to hide his stuff to
keep her from looking at it. He feels
this incident is grounds for keeping her out of the building. The letter in question was a letter to the Recycling
Committee.
Steve made a motion, which was later retracted,
regarding rescinding and destroying this letter.
Chuck noted that he finds it equally despicable and
reviewed the events leading up to this incident. He said he came in to sign the letter, making
his signature the second signature on the letter and called Steve to let him
know the letter needed his signature.
Chuck feels it was an official document, not work papers and Chuck
Williamson could have a copy of it. Chuck agreed to give Chuck Williamson a copy
of the unsigned letter. Steve
recommended giving him a signed letter.
Steve continued that he can't tolerate desctructive people. J.R. suggested the letter be sent. Janice printed out a new letter for the Board
to sign.
Alan Rockenbach indicated that the letter was open to public viewing and that Lori Davis didn't touch Steve's papers. Lori Davis asked who the accuser was and was informed it was Janet. Lori requested a statement written on Town paper from Janet. Steve agreed. Lori also requested a copy of the verbatim minutes with three signatures on it, sent to her house via certified mail. Steve indicated that we provide summary minutes and she can pick up her copy or print it off the website. Alan indicated that the issue is whether Lori moved Steve's papers.
8:18 p.m. Chuck
Williamson came in
Lori Davis requested that Steve repeat the prior
conversation. Chuck said it will be in the minutes. Steve also reminded Lori that she was
recording the meeting. Chuck Williamson said that the letter was in
plain view.
8:31 p.m. Steve moved to adjourn meeting, which was
seconded by Chuck. 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