TOWN OF STODDARD, NH
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009
7:00 PM @ TOWN HALL
ATTENDANCE: John D. Halter, Chairman
Sandra L. Holland
Arnold R. Stymest
Administrative Assistant: Evelyn Nadeau
Ø REVIEW/SIGN MANIFEST & BILLS
Ø PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS:
7:00 STEVE LAMOUREUX - Would like to build an addition to his house at 475 Juniper Hill Road, consisting of a bedroom. The town assessment card says he has two bedrooms now and the septic system is for a two-bedroom house. A private appraisal lists his house as having only one bedroom. Mr. Lamoureux thinks the town’s assessor considered a 6’ X 7’ storage closet a bedroom. Chairman Halter indicated that at the end of the process, if there are only two bedrooms, that is what matters. Mr. Lamoureux was advised to meet the PUC requirements and prepare a plot plan to go with the building permit application.
7:15 RICHARD PEYTON, KEITH PARKER, GREG DER MANOULIAN & GORDON GARNETT – re: building permit & letter we sent July 20th. There is a one-bedroom cabin with a loft on the Der Manoulian property (TM# 421-17). They want to put a bedroom and bathroom on the second floor of the existing garage. The septic system is for three bedrooms. Chairman Halter asked about heat and learned they will heat with propane. The gentlemen were asked to come back once the PUC information is complete.
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC SESSION
1. ARLENE DICORCIA – indicated she knows someone wants to get the Town Hall windows professionally cleaned. The Administrative Assistant noted the old window and panes are stored above the restrooms.
2. BEV GAY – noted another trash company had expressed interest in bidding on the Transfer Station. She is waiting to hear back from them to find out if they can provide a full-service contract. Mrs. Gay asked if the dumpster requirement is on the building permit and was told it is on a handout given with each permit application. Mrs. Gay then commented on the fans borrowed from the Stymests and suggested the town purchase some. The consensus of the Board was to have David Young check into what Wal-Mart charges for such fans and, if under $30.00 each, to buy two.
3. MARY LOU STYMEST – said she has discussed with the CEO, the Women’s Fellowship and the Garden Club and each organization will donate $50.00 toward having the Town Hall windows cleaned, if done by a licensed and insured professional. Chairman Halter asked the Administrative Assistant to check into whoever did it the last time.
4. LOU GRANDPRE’ – said the Building Committee is working on the Town Hall windows. They need to be re-glazed and the broken panes replaced. Architects are scheduled to come in Thursday night to go over the Town Hall. Chairman Halter called for no action by the Board this week on washing the windows. Just research.
SELECTMEN’S WORK SESSION:
ITEMS FOR SIGNATURE: NONE
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Minutes of August 17, 2009 meeting – Selectman Stymest asked that the minutes be amended to say there was no police call report. Selectman Holland noted a few other items to be added and said she would amend the minutes accordingly.
2. Minutes of August 10, 2009 meeting – A MOTION was made by Selectman Holland and seconded by Selectman Stymest to accept both sets of minutes from August 10th as written. Motion approved by affirmative vote with Chairman Halter abstaining.
3. Minutes of August 10, 2009 Non-Public Session
4. Letter from Dave Marazoff – Cross Country Appraisal – Selectman Holland voiced concern with the idea of deferring payment on changing to Avitar software. The Administrative Assistant indicated four lists of the proposed property values are to be ready by Friday for the Board to review for approval next Monday. A MOTION was made by Chairman Halter, seconded by Selectman Holland and approved by unanimous vote to advise that the proposed timetable is acceptable.
5. Letter from Police Standards & Training Council – No action to be taken.
6. Letter from Joan Read – Health Officer issue at Franco property – Chairman Halter suggested a letter be sent saying a complaint was received and we would like to give them the opportunity to clean the property up without turning it over to the Health Officer. Additionally, ask that they follow up with the Board on the cleanup.
7. Response from Attorney Fernald re: Ken Holland site visit – Another letter will be sent with the wording suggested by Attorney Fernald, that if we receive no response and administrative warrant will be obtained.
8. Letter from Harry Power re: Compliance Officer position – No action to be taken
9. Electricians & Plumbers – No new information.
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC SESSION
1. DAN EATON – submitted a list of Financial Advisory Committee appointments. Questioned why a building permit is needed to put a roof over an existing deck. Selectman Holland suggested approving the permit with the fee waived. A MOTION was made by Selectman Holland, seconded by Chairman Halter and approved by unanimous vote to waive the building permit fee.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/READING
- Police Calls for service
- Letter from Geoff Jones re: Robb Reservoir
- Planning Board Prelim. Minutes 8/18/09
- Planning Board Notice of Public Hearing
- Copy of letter from William Schreiber to Attorney Hockensmith
- NH DES Shoreland Impact Permit – Douglas Hall TM# 102-65
- Forest Fire reimbursement = $99.91
- Highway Block Grant = $8,115.33
- Letter from Cartographics re: rate increase for E911 street numbering
- Letter from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
- Town of Greenfield – public hearing notice re: telecommunications facility
- Faxed “Health Alert”
A MOTION was made by Chairman Halter and seconded by Selectman Holland to enter non-public session to discuss a personnel matter under RSA 91-A:3, II (a).
VOTE: Halter-Aye, Holland-Aye, Stymest-Aye.
A MOTION was made by Chairman Halter, seconded by Selectman Holland and approved by unanimous vote to seal indefinitely the minutes of the non-public session.
A MOTION was made by Chairman Halter, seconded by Selectman Holland and approved by unanimous vote to come out of non-public session.
A MOTION was made by Chairman Halter, seconded by Selectman Holland and approved by unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn Nadeau
Administrative Assistant