June 21, 2010
In attendance: Selectmen John Halter and Arnold Stymest, Chairman Sandra Holland, Harry Power, Arlene Di Corcia, Diane Tatro and Jim Coffey.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Holland at 7:00 p.m., and opened with the pledge of allegiance.
APPOINTMENTS:
7:00 Diane Tatro, Recreation Committee Chairman, met to request a path be established from the school property to the ball field which would require creating an opening in a stone wall. Selectman Halter asked about any part of the wall being owned by the Faulkner family. Property ownership will be checked into by Diane and the Administrator. The next item the Recreation Committee requested was permission to install bleachers at the ball field. The Selectmen approved the installation of bleachers. The possibility of a fishing derby for youngsters was discussed. Diane explained that she had been in contact with NH Fish & Game for procedures and rules. The Selectmen expressed their support for a fishing derby. There was also a discussion about the need to mow the ball field before Olde Home Day. It was suggested that David Young could mow the field, but no final decision was made.
7:14 Chairman Holland moved to transfer $200,000 from the checking to the investment account. Seconded by Selectman Stymest and passed 3-0.
7:15 Compliance Officer Harry Power informed the Board about a building permit for an illegal deck (already constructed) that needs DES approval. Mr. Power explained that he has been informed that there is little chance DES will approve it, and if they did, it would also need ZBA approval. He suggested waiting until July 7 before starting an enforcement procedure to have the deck removed.
Mr. Power then brought to the Board's attention changes in legislation affecting the forced merger of adjoining non-conforming lots. He explained that Town zoning codes will need to be changed to reflect the changes in State law.
APPROVED/SIGNED:
- Building Permit for Bob & Sue Bowman, 436 Whitney Road, Addition
- Accounts Payable Voucher
- Notice to DRA ending the use of the PA-28 Inventory.
- June 14 minutes
NEW BUSINESS:
- After a brief discussion, Chairman Holland, seconded by Selectman Halter moved to approve a purchase order in the amount of $11,300 for Keene Tree Service for the Cemetery Trustees, for work to be done in the next fiscal year.
- Selectman Stymest stated that some people have heard that the Town would be charging for dumping trash, and had mentioned to him. Chairman Holland suggested it was “trash talk” and the Board agreed. The Board reiterated it's past position of not charging for solid waste disposal at the Transfer Station.
- Selectman Stymest then brought up the possibility of limited use of the Gould House for small meetings. It was agreed to have Selectman Stymest ask architect Rick Monahon to provide a price for advising the Board as to what was needed for limited use.
OLD BUSINESS
- The Board unanimously approved the sale of two old safes for $50 each to Tim Cleasby.
- A letter from the DRA outlining the procedural defect with Article 32, passed at the last Annual Meeting, which authorizes the Library to retain cetain funds was read and it was agreed to wait until next year's meeting to properly resubmit the article.
- Heating bids were reviewed and the administrator will get a quote from Allen Mathewson for a 175 BTU furnace and also a quote from Roy Brothers for the library heater before a final decision is made.
- Use of water from the Gould House well will be tried on an interim basis to see if it helps the Town Hall.
Chairman Holland, seconded by Selectman Stymest moved to adjourn, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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James Coffey, Interim Administrator
Approved
_______________________ _______________ ______________ Sandra L. Holland, Chairman Arnold Stymest John D. Halter