Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting
July 10, 2002
The meeting was called to order by at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Buker. Selectmen Lamothe and Knapton were present along with Business Administrator James Coffey.
SCHEDULE:
7:00 p.m. Attorney Silas Little appeared before the Board representing Mr. Albert Lanzillotti’s request to have the Town provide maintenance on the Class VI portion of Old Railroad Drive. Attorney Little presented the Board with a Supreme Court Case that he contends will support his position. He went on to state that his client wants snow and ice control to his driveway. The Board acknowledged that Mr. Lanzillotti was not required to sign a Class VI road agreement, but also informed Attorney Little that Mr. Lanzillotti was aware that no maintenance had ever been performed by the Town on the road. The Board will refer the matter to Attorney Donovan.
7:15 p.m. The Board met with Karen Thompson of Work Opportunities about the possibility of using space at the Gables Building vacated by Riverbend. After a discussion, the Board authorized Peter Brigham and Jim Coffey to work with Ms. Thompson and bring back a proposed lease agreement.
7:25 p.m. The Board briefly discussed the Conservation Commission’s letter to DES concerning the wetlands application by the O’Connell Group (Shaw’s).
7:37 p.m. Steve Livingston, representing the Tri-County OHRV Club, met to discuss the use of some Class VI roads to complete a trail network. Mr. Livingston explained that they have obtained approval from the Town of Windsor, NH Department of Fish and Game, Department of Resources & Economic Development (DRED) and 35 miles of trails on privately owned land. The Board approved the request 3-0 and signed an agreement.
7:47 p.m. Selectman Knapton discussed with the Board a letter from Ms. Ashcroft about property taxes. He told the Board that Ms. Ashcroft told him that the Town had taken a sewer easement on her property without ever paying for it.
8:03 p.m. The Board adjourned to attend the Conservation Commission meeting in the Community Hall.
8:46 p.m. The Board returned and resumed their meeting. They reported that a final letter is to be sent by the Commission that addresses the dredge and fill permit requested by O’Connell Development and the use of the conservation land to be donated that is associated with the Shaw’s project.
8:47 p.m. Chief Stafford reported that he has been working on future personnel goals and education for local citizens. The Board also concurred with the sending of a part-time officer to the full-time academy. The Town will pay the officer $100/week and the officer will also receive college credits. The Town will also have a better trained part-time officer. Chief Stafford also informed the Board that the Department has been testing an applicant from North Carolina that has done well so far. The Chief asked for permission to hire should the results all continue positive. The Board concurred. The meeting concluded with a brief discussion about the coming weekend and Selectman Lamothe also asked about having a dispatch
proposal for Henniker on July 16.
APPROVED AND/OR SIGNED
Payroll Voucher #s [27 & 28]
Expense Voucher [16]
Minutes of June 26
Cemetery lot for Charles Davis
Permit # Name Location Description Est. value Recommendation
02078BP Tch Built 153, Inc. 258 Old Henniker Rd residence $95,000 Approval subject to driveway, PUC, and sewer approval.
02079BP Brenton Clark 212 Jefferson Dr. residence $73,660 Approval driveway approval.
02080BP Todd Danis 16 Washington Cir residence $100,000 Approval subject to driveway & sewer approval.
02081BP Judith Pratt 263 Concord End Rd shed $2,500 Approval.
02082BP Melissa Heck 95 West Main St. addition $3,000 Approval.
02083BP Rodney Murphy 34 Spring St. residence $30,000 Approval subject to ELVD approval.
02084BP Greg Gillett 44 Boulder Rd. deck $4,200 Approval.
02085BP Glenn Winters 15 Birch Tree Lane addition $5,000 Approval.
02086BP Donald Mellen 28 Center Rd. residence $130,000 Approval subject to driveway, water & sewer PUC approval.
02087BP Joseph Neveau 559 E. Washington addition $20,000 Approval
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board authorized Peter Brigham and Jim Coffey to draft a proposed Lease Agreement for the former Riverbend space to “Work Opportunities” for $400/month plus utilities, heat, phone and electric after a discussion with Karen Thompson.
The Board will be present on July 24, at 6:30 p.m. for the NRRA Award Presentation at the recycling center. This award is for the Municipal Recycling Program of The Year for towns under 20,000 population.
A request from Matt Taylor & Jim Coffey to declare about seven trees on Dean Hill Road a public nuisance and hazard to the traveling public was approved.
A request from the Hillsborough Pride / Butler Park Committee for the Town to purchase a Farmer’s Market banner with the cost to be reimbursed at the end of August 2002 was approved. The cost of the banner is $300. The Farmer’s Market will be at the southwest corner of Myrtle and Central Streets on Saturdays.
Remaining items in the agenda were reviewed without any specific action taken.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board awarded the engineering of the Wood’s Mill cleanup to Haley Aldrich of Manchester, NH.
Remaining items in the agenda were reviewed without any specific action taken.
REPORTS:
Items in the agenda were reviewed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
James Coffey
Business Administrator
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