Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting
August 28, 2002
The meeting was called to order by at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Buker. Selectmen Knapton and Business Administrator James Coffey.
7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed correspondence and signed manifests.
7:30 p.m. Chairman Buker opened the hearing for the Special Town Meeting article to adopt the handicap exemption under RSA 72:37-a. The article was read and is as follows:
Shall we adopt an exemption for the disabled? The exemption based on assessed value, for qualified taxpayers shall be $15,000. To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years and own and occupy the real estate individually or jointly, or if the real estate is owned by a spouse they must have been married for at least five years. In addition the tax payers must have net income of not more than $18,400 or if married a combined net income of not more than $26,500; and own net assets not in excess of $35,000 excluding the value of the
persons residence. (This is an official ballot question.)
Dave Smith, originator of the petition, and Roger Ioannides were in attendance. The Board briefly discussed the elements of the article with the audience and concluded that it would be effective April 1, 2002. The question of receiving this exemption along with others, such as the elderly, was also raised and Jim Coffey will contact DRA for an answer.
The hearing concluded at 7:40 p.m.
7:41 p.m. Robert Charron met with the Board to discuss the status of the committee looking into establishing a Tax Increment Finance District, known as a TIFD, in the downtown area. Mr. Charron suggested that this study be placed on the “back burner” due to a present lack of interest. Mr. Charron suggested that the selectmen take a lead role in setting up a neighbor hood meeting with downtown business and property owners. He suggested that developing the implementation of the Transportation Enhancement Grant for downtown sidewalks and street lighting would be an ideal opportunity. The recent change of ownership for some of the major buildings in the downtown was also discussed. At the end of the session Jim Coffey offered to
contact Planning Director Matt Taylor to draft a plan for a neighborhood meeting to involve as many property and business owners.
8:15 p.m. Franz Shattuck and Tim Emporer, members of the Hillsborough Rescue Squad, requested that a change of command ceremony take place which would represent the move from a self supporting volunteer organization, that provided free service, to one that now has full time and paid on call personnel, and charges for services. The ceremony was proposed for after Labor Day and would follow a press release to be written by Mr. Shattuck and forwarded to the Town Office. The Board agreed to participate in the ceremony. During the discussion Mr. Emporer and Mr. Shattuck also suggested that a reading of all the names of those that have served on the Hillsborough Rescue Squad be read and a plaque presented by the Selectmen to be hung in the Fire
Station. The Board agreed to do this and Mr. Shattuck and Mr. Emporer agreed to furnish the list of names.
APPROVED AND/OR SIGNED
Payroll Voucher #s [34 & 35]
Minutes of August 14, 2002
Veterans Disability Exemption
Fire Mutual Aid Agreement with Weare
MS-5, 3 Copies
Building Permits
Permit # Name Location Description Est. value Recommendation
02108BP McAllister Const. 10 Madison Cir. residence $110,000 Approval subject to driveway and sewer approval.
02109BP McAllister Const. 28 Madison Cir residence $110,000 Approval subject to driveway and sewer approval.
02110BP McAllister Const. 18 Madison Cir. residence $110,000 Approval subject to driveway and sewer approval.
02111BP Brent Clark 204 Jefferson Dr. residence $70,000 Approval subject todriveway, sewer, &PUC approval.
02112BP James Buchanan 15 Madison Circle residence $105,000 Approval subject to driveway and sewer approval.
02113BP James Buchanan 83 Jefferson Dr. residence $105,000 Approval subject to driveway and sewer approval.
02114BP Alan Ager 64 Meeting Hill Rd. garage $37,836 Approval.
02115BP Scott Bennett 39 Central St. garage replacement $18,000 Approval.
02116BP James Psaledas 738 Beard Rd. residence $150,000 Approval subject to driveway & PUC approval.
02117BP Ronald Collette 190 County Rd. residence $190,000 Approval subject to driveway & PUC approval.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit from Bank of NH for D.H. Hardwick & Sons, Inc., as a road bond for the hauling of a large amount of forest products.
The Board authorized Jim Coffey to draft a reply, for review by the Board, to a letter sent by Joel Anderson of the House Committee Research Office which is seeking information about the amount of payment in lieu of taxes revenue collected from State and Federal owned forest lands compared to what would have been generated if the property was privately held.
OLD BUSINESS:
A letter from Senator Disnard of Claremont relative to signs on the Hillsborough By-Pass was received and Jim Coffey will contact his office for assistance.
The Board read the letter from Henniker Selectmen declining a recent proposal from Hillsborough Dispatch.
The Board authorized Jim Coffey as their Voting Delegate to NHMA policy meeting and reviewed two items to be considered.
REPORTS:
Items in the agenda were reviewed
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
James Coffey
Business Administrator
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