TOWN OF
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present: Chuck Graybill
J.R. Swindlehurst, III
Mert Mann (arrived at
Other
Business:
Ken
updated the Board on the previous night’s Planning Board meeting, including an
extension granted on a junkyard, a right of way discussion and the proposed
golf course development. There have been
20 building permits issued so far this year.
7:20
p.m. Brett St. Clair, Nassika property
(Kimball Pond conservation area) paperwork
Brett
bought in the following paperwork, which was all signed by the Board and Les
Hammond and notarized, where applicable, by Linda Peters:
Brett
also updated the Board on the milfoil situation at Gorham Pond. They have sent out to bid for the clean up of
the pond. Brett indicated that the State
only has $60,000 in matching funds for next year. Last year only one side was treated. In order to do the most comprehensive form of
treatment, the pelletized treatment, swimming and
drinking from the lake would be prohibited for two weeks. The State has estimated a cost to clean up
the lake at about $20,000. Brett noted
that they found weed watchers for other ponds in Town. Kimball Pond has no milfoil, at this
point. There have been no reports on the
other ponds.
Chuck
indicated that Mert reported that the Town Center Building Committee is meeting
next Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Chuck
asked why the Conservation Commission wanted four alternates. Brett indicated that the Commission sought
out this many alternates to lighten the workload and that they all have
valuable backgrounds.
A
discussion on the golf course took place.
Brett said the Commission’s view was generally positive, and they felt
it was the best way to maintain character.
Chuck mentioned that a developer, Bob Pike, bought out Don Lane.
Brett
indicated that the Commission would like to restrict the use of Whipple Rd. to
nonmotorized vehicles.
8:00
p.m. – Guy Doucet, Jason Davies, Ken Swayze, Brad Asbury, Wayne Nichols;
re: Jacqueline Dr. home occupation of
Guy Doucet
Ken
updated the Board on the status of Guy Doucet’s home business. He has not applied for a home occupation
permit and the neighbors are concerned about the logging and trucking in the
subdivision. He indicated that the neighbors would like to see something done
about this ongoing business. Ken noted
that he saw a trail of trucks leaving the Doucet property. J.R. reminded Guy that the Board had asked
him to apply and to meet with his neighbors, to try to come to some
understanding. Jason Davies, an abutter,
said that Guy’s business is not an inconvenience and that he doesn’t have any
complaints. Brad Asbury said there is a
lot of truck/equipment and he doesn’t feel that the ordinance is being followed. J.R.
noted that if Guy drives his own truck to and from his home that is
okay. Brad feels that it is a business,
and the vehicles are an eyesore. Ken
noted that a home occupation doesn’t allow for noise or odors and that the
timing is within the rules. He indicated
that he has contacted Town Counsel for a legal interpretation. J.R. advised Guy to fill out the home
occupation permit today and
Guy
agreed to this.
Guy
asked what he was not complying with.
Mert said the confusion should be cleared up after looking at the
attorney’s letter and after Guy completes the application.
Ken
asked Brad Asbury if he would be satisfied with prior notification on an
occasional basis. Brad indicated that he
would be willing to talk at any point.
Wayne
Nichols, who appears to work for Guy, asked what was out of hand. Brad responded that there is a logging
business in a residential neighborhood and wants to know if it is allowed. Wayne indicated that he has a log of the date
and time of all trucks coming in and out and that it averages 3 times per
week. Brad mentioned that it was worse
previously and reiterated that he would like to know what
is allowed. Ken mentioned that there is
no more parking on the cul de sac and that the early morning and evening noise
complaints have been resolved.
8:15 p.m. Jason Goyner and Ron
Moyle, re: camper under the New England
Power Grid, adjacent to the Pioneer Sportsman Club.
Ken updated the Board on the
situation. Mr. Moyle has been inhabiting
his camper under the power lines, which is through State property. Ken has told him this is not allowed, that he
cannot get a building permit due to there being no road frontage. Access and wetlands are other issues. The State blocked him from crossing State
property. A discussion of health aspects
took place. Other concerns for the Town
are welfare, zoning, safety and health.
Mr. Moyle has missed every appointment that he has had with Ken. Jason Goyner is concerned about health
aspects, particularly waste matter. He
has noticed an offensive odor, recently.
Ron Moyle indicated that the Pioneer Sportsman Club is in negotiations
with him, if he can get his property back, (which was taken by the Town for
nonpayment of taxes), concerning a possible 99 year lease. The Board and Ken informed Ron that it is
unacceptable for him to live under the power lines on a long term basis. Ken further explained that he must have class
five road frontage (under State law) and that the right of way is governed by
the National Grid. He would have to
petition for use, but would probably be wasting his time. J.R. told him he has to look for a place to
put his camper. The Board gave him until
10/1 to remove himself and his camper from the property. Ken indicated that the State has agreed to
move its barricade to let him out.
Ron indicated that he has nowhere to go and has only $300 to his
name. He anticipates some income coming
from both legal issues and his disability, but is not sure when.
J.R. asked Ron if he understands what he has to do and Ron said he
understands the Board’s position.
8:50 p.m. Mert updated the Board
on last night’s Planning Board meeting.
8:50 p.m. J.R. asked for public comment. There was none.
8:50 p.m. Mert moved to go into
nonpublic session to discuss a personnel issue, pursuant to RSA 91.A. J.R. seconded the motion. All Board members voted “aye”. The motion passed.
9:30 p.m. Mert moved to end non
public session. J.R. seconded the motion.
All Board members voted “aye”.
The motion carried. Mert moved to
adjourn the meeting. Chuck seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
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J.R.
Swindlehurst, III, Chairman
________________________________________________________________
Chuck
Graybill, Selectman
Mert
Mann, Selectman
Respectfully
Submitted,
Joanne
Johnson