DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 9,  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.  It was noted that the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  The following were present:

               

                Charles (Chuck) Graybill, Chairman

                Mert Mann

                Les Hammond

                Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

 

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

 

GENERAL BUSINESS:

 

1.        Mert Mann and Les Hammond reported that they attended the Grand Opening Ceremony of

        the Merrimack County Department of Corrections, Boscawen, NH today (Thursday, June 9,

        2005). 

 

2.        Les Hammond reported that the Joint Loss Committee Meeting was held this morning (June

       9, 2005) at 8:30 a.m.   The Committee decided to hold future meetings twice a year on the

       second Thursday of the month in June and December.   The June 2006 meeting will be held

       on Thursday, June 9, 2006. 

 

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator:

 

1.        A former Town employee, Brenton Ducharme has not returned the uniforms which consist of

        7 jeans, 2 jackets, 7 T-shirts, and 5 button shirts.   The Town is responsible for the rental of

        these uniforms at a cost of $8.00 per month.    Woody has tried to contact him with no results

        as yet. 

 

        Les Hammond contacted Mr. Ducharme and advised him to come to the Town Office and

        return the uniforms and pick up his last check. 

 

        Charles (Chuck) Graybill recommended the Town consider instituting a pre-employment

        process whereby the employee puts up a retainer for a one week supply of uniforms.   Stated

        other Towns are doing this. 

 

        Janice will check with other Towns and also with Woody regarding this. 

 

2.        MS2 form signed by the Selectmen.

 

3.        Milfoil will be treated at Gorham Pond on Wednesday, June 22, 2005.   The following notice has been sent to all abutters. 

 

 

NOTIFICATION OF AQUATIC TREATMENT

Gorham Pond – Dunbarton, NH

 

Aquatic Control Technology, Inc., 11 John Road, Sutton, M 01590, Telephone (508) 856-1000, has been contracted by the Town of Dunbarton to chemically treat portions of Gorham Pond in Dunbarton for control of non-native milfoil.  Portions of the pond will be treated with the USEPA/State registered herbicide Reward (diquat) herbicide, EPA Registration Number 100-1091 on or about Wednesday, June 22, 2005. 

 

The following temporary water use restrictions will be imposed within and immediately  adjacent to the treated areas:

 

-          No swimming, boating or fishing for one (1) day

-          Do not use pond water for drinking purposes for three (3) days

-          Do not use pond water for irrigation purposes for five (5) days

-          Do not use pond water for livestock consumption for one (1) day

 

The shoreline of the treated areas will be posted with signs warning of the temporary water use restrictions, immediately prior to treatment. If you have any questions concerning this treatment, contact Aquatic Control Technology, Inc. at the above address. 

 

4.        Mark Desmarais has asked about the Selectmen’s decision regarding the parcels of land he

       would like to purchase from the Town. 

 

The Selectmen agreed they have no plans of selling any Town land at this time.  If in the  future, land is sold, it must go through the bid process after review by the Planning Board and Conservation Commission.

 

5.        Reported that the Town Offices will be going on summer hours starting next week.  The hours will be 7:00 am. – 3:00 p.m.

 

 

Kenneth Swayze, Planning and Zoning Admin.:

 

1.        Stated that Mark Desmarais wants to build on the first lot within his subdivision on Grapevine Road.  He is entitled to get one permit on a lot of record.  Ken has already spoken with Tim Bernier, Surveyor, regarding the situation.  Has asked to be on the Planning Board Agenda for the month of July.    Mr. Bernier knows that Mark Desmarais needs a modification of his original decision. 

 

2.        Mark Desmarais wants to put a driveway off the first lot and build one house.  Mark Desmarais stated he would be building the house for himself.   He has 300 feet of frontage on Grapevine Road.  Ken stated that actually the road would be the driveway.    He would be building 600 feet of the proposed road. 

 

3.        Mark Desmarais wants to build the road “at risk”.   Ken stated that the complete road needs to

       be done to the specs and then he could get the road accepted, and he then has the right to have

       his  plan  filed. 

 

4.        Ken stated only Selectmen have jurisdiction over roads built “at-risk”. 

 

5.        Ken noted that Mark Desmarais is required to post a $533,000 Bond for the proposed road  plus a 10% escalator factor according to the Planning Board decision unless he goes “at-risk”. 

 

6.        In addition, there is a need for a reclamation bond.   There is a requirement for a fire pond within the decision also. 

 

7.       Ken stated that if a Bond is filed, the Town has to issue building permits.  You are not allowed to issue CO’s (Certificates of Occupancy) until the road is accepted by the Selectmen. 

 

8.        Ken noted that Mark Desmarais will have to go back to the Planning Board for a revised subdivision, etc. 

 

9.        Ken gave the Selectmen copies of the current Subdivision regulations along with a copy of the Mark Desmarais subdivision approval. 

 

John Trottier, Dunbarton Zoning Board of Adjustment:

 

1.        Stated that he supports Ken Swayze as Building Inspector.  Stated he is doing a good job. 

 

2.        Presented a letter recommending that Wayne Bracy be appointed to the Dunbarton Zoning Board of Adjustment as an alternate. 

 

Les Hammond stated he would like to speak with Mr. Bracy prior to the Selectmen appointing him to the Board of Adjustment. 

 

Comments from the General Public: 

 

                NONE

 

MOTION:

 

Mert Mann made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.  Charles Graybill 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