DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2005

TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M.

The regularly scheduled weekly meeting of the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen was held at the above time, date and place with Chairman Charles Graybill presiding. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles (Chuck) Graybill at 7:00 p.m. The following were present:

Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Chairman

Mert Mann

Les Hammond

The Selectmen reviewed correspondence and signed checks prior to the Public Meeting was called to order.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Kuncanowet Town Forest and Conservation Area – Acceptance of Land:

The Selectmen received a letter from the Kuncanowet Town Forest and Conservation Area Committee regarding the acceptance of parcel E2-01-05 (7.3 acres) to be added to the KFTCA. They had voted unanimously to accept the parcel as part of the Kuncanowet Town Forest and Conservation Area.

MOTION:

Charles (Chuck) Graybill made a motion that per the letter received from the Kuncanowet Town Forest and Conservation Area Committee that voted unanimously to accept parcel E2-01-05 consisting of 7.3 acres, the Selectmen transfer the parcel to the Kuncanowet Town Forest. Les Hammond seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Town Common Flowers:

MOTION:

Charles (Chuck) Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen accept and pay the invoices received from the Dunbarton Garden Club in the amounts of $55.30 for the Library Urns and Whiskey Barrel and $108.00 for the flowers which Donna Dunn purchased for around the statue of Caleb Stark and the Stone Watering Trough. (Donna Dunn to be reimbursed) Les Hammond seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

WELFARE:

The Welfare Director reported that Margaret Venator, Deputy Welfare Director, will be attending the Welfare Seminar to be held on June 23, 2005 in place of the Welfare Director.

MARK DESMARAIS

Road Built “At Risk”

Mark Desmarais appeared before the Board regarding the road for his subdivision on Grapevine Road. He stated that Kenneth Swayze had stated that Mark Desmarais would have to speak to the Selectmen regarding “at-risk” construction of the road.

Mark Desmarais stated he would like to build the road “at-risk”. He stated he would like to clean up the front area so it is not a problem for the neighbors. He stated he would like to take care of the erosion problem. He would like to build the road to the end of Lot #1 about 600 feet. He stated the Town has done this in other instances, i.e. Keefe, etc.

Mark Desmarais stated he would only be building the road for the first lot within the subdivision. He said he would like to build a house for himself on the first lot.

The Selectmen noted that for the Keefe “at-risk” project, the Town Engineer did spot checking at the applicant’s cost to make sure the road standards were met. This is the way it would have to be handled if Selectmen agreed to allowing the road to be built “at-risk”.

The Selectmen stated that they would check with Kenneth Swayze, Building Department, to see what the situation is and how it should be handled.

The Selectmen made no decision re Mark Desmarais request.

Former LeClerc (Town) Property on Clinton Street

Mark Desmarais stated he was interested in purchasing the parcel on Clinton Street (former LeClerc Property) which abuts his parcel at the rear.

The Selectmen pointed out that according to Town vote/authorization at the 1994 Town Meeting, the Selectmen must follow certain procedures prior to disposing of Town Lands. The Planning Board and the Conservation Commission must review the parcels prior to sale. In addition, the property shall be conveyed by deed following a public auction, or the property may be sold by advertised sealed bids, or may be otherwise disposed of as justice may require, pursuant to RSA 80:80.

Comment from the Public:

NONE

MOTION:

Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Les Hammond seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Alison R. Vallieres

Recording Secretary

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Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Chairman

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Mert Mann, Selectman

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Les Hammond, Selectman