by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell. Members of the public present were Steven LaFrance, Charlie Jordan and Kim Carter.
Mr. LaFrance entered the meeting to discuss the work proposed for the Lyman Falls site. He told the Board that he had been contacted by the Vermont River Conservancy to see about taking out part of the dam at Lyman Falls. Mr. LaFrance explained to the Board the necessary permits that are required and left a map so that the Town could answer any questions that they receive. The Board approved and signed the Shore land Permit that Mr. LaFrance had prepared. He said that he would probably be back in another month to have the Board sign the Wetlands Permit. Mr. LaFrance left the meeting.
Mr. Charlie Jordan entered the meeting at 6:20 pm to discuss with the Board abatement of the 2020 taxes on the Arts Center. Mr. Jordan explained what had been happening (or not happening) at the Center since the pandemic started. Mr. Jordan asked about the possibility of making the “abatement” permit, however, the Board felt that it was in the best interest of the Town to review it every year. On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved abatement of the amount of $1,155.00 (lst installment of the 2020 taxes). Discussion continued regarding work that needs to be done to the Center itself and the financial concerns going forward. Selectman Stohl stated that he would like to see all three of the groups involved in the Center sit down and discuss how we go from here. The three groups being (Cottage Lane
Players, North Woods Center for the Arts and the CRAG group.) Mr. Jordan said that he would try to set something set up so that everyone could discuss going forward. Mr. Jordan left the meeting at 7:10 pm.
At 7:12 pm, Ms. Kim Carter entered the meeting at the request of the Board to discuss outstanding taxes on the property where she lives. Ms. Carter explained what was happening. The Board expressed interest in working with her in this situation. Ms. Carter left the meeting at 7:30 pm.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
Mail was reviewed.
A Driveway Permit for Donald Cooke was reviewed. Selectman Cloutier will take a ride up and view the proposed site.
A Road Liability Waiver was signed for William and Cora Stevens.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman
Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the May 27th meeting.
Possible road projects were discussed as follows:
Ditching on Harvey Brook Road
Culverts on Fish Pond below Andrews’
Culverts on Fish Pond by Gendreau’s
Paving – Titus Hill, Meridan Hill, Fish Pond
Selectman Campbell stated that Ken Hastings had approached him about the old Bovill gift shop and if the Town would be willing to sell it. Mr. Hastings would take care of moving it. Selectman Cloutier said that Ben Adair had mentioned something to him at Town Meeting about the gift shop also.
Selectman Campbell gave the other Board members an update on what was happening with the Dispatch Center. There will be a meeting tomorrow night at 5:30 in Stewartstown.
Treasurer Carrie Klebe left each Board member a breakdown of what was currently in all three bank accounts – NHPDIP, Citizens Bank (general fund) and Transfer Station.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 5:55 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl the Board approved the minutes of the August 26, 2020 meeting.
A letter was received from Donahue, Tucker and Ciandella regarding the Eversource case. Eversource is filing a case against several towns for the 2019 taxes. The letter requests permission to accept service on our behalf and to add the 2019 tax case to our engagement letter. The Board instructed Marcia to notify legal counsel that we were in agreement with both actions.
Selectman Campbell reminded the Board that there will be a dispatch meeting on Thursday, here at the Town Office, beginning at 5:30.
The MS-535 and MS-60W were received from Cohos Advisors, which the Board members reviewed. Marci a will file these two forms with DRA.
Marcia informed the Board that assessor, Steve Allen, will be in the beginning of next week to print out the new assessment letters to be sent to all property owners. Steve has requested an extension from DRA for the Town’s MS1.
The flag pole situation at the office was discussed. Marcia will get in touch with Liberty Flagpole regarding the missing materials.
In the past, Marcia has put out bid requests for oil for the Town Office. Since being out, this hasn’t been done. The Board instructed Marcia to contact the oil companies directly and to purchase from the company with the lowest bid price.
Marcia will put a notice in the newspaper requesting bids for snowplowing both the Town Hall and the Town Office. Bids will be opened at the next meeting.
A Warrant was signed for Excavation Tax for 2020.
The Board reviewed revenues received as of June 30, 2020 and gave Marcia updated numbers to be entered in the MS4 (Revised Estimated Revenues) which was due on September lst.
The Board discussed the former Bovill Gift Shop building. Marcia was instructed to place an ad in the newspaper asking for bids for the building. Bids must be received by October 13th. Removal of the building will provide additional parking closer to the hall.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00pm. Members present were Selectmen Eric Stohl, Norman Cloutier, and Donald Campbell. Members of the public present were Bob Baker and Debra Taylor.
Debra Taylor introduced herself to the Selectmen as the new SAU7 Superintendent and told them to feel free to reach out to her if they needed anything. Ms. Taylor left the meeting at 6:10pm.
Bob Baker spoke about the use of the railroad tracks, and questioned if anyone else had mentioned any other use for it. Baker says he has been in contact with the State DOT and the State Bureau of Trails. The Selectmen have not heard from anyone else in regards to the use of it besides Baker himself.
Baker questioned if the Town’s Conservation Commission was active, Selectman Stohl said he’d look into it.
Baker also had a concern for ATV usage on Meridan Hill. The Selectmen spoke that the ATV’s have no permission to use the road, and should not be. The Selectmen suggested calling Ted Burns of North Stratford. Baker was also concerned with a refrigerator and propane tank being dumped on Brown Road. Selectman Cloutier said he’d look into it. Baker left the meeting at 6:30pm.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier, and seconded by Selectmen Campbell the Board approved the minutes of the July 8th meeting.
Mail was reviewed and checks were signed.
The Board signed the application for the State and Federal Land Reimbursement, and the “NO PA28” form. They also signed a supplemental yield tax Warrant in the amount of $969.75.
The Board reviewed the email from June Garneau regarding updating the Hazard Mitigation plan. Selectman Cloutier will review the plan and get back to the Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra DeBlois
by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the June 10th meeting.
The Board reviewed a letter from Clark Jeffers, Jr. regarding a fire bill that the Town recently sent him. After discussion, the Board instructed Marcia to write to Mr. Jeffers and tell him to disregard the bill.
An e-mail was reviewed from Christina and Donald MacFarlane regarding the condition of Gray Road. Mr. & Mrs. MacFarlane stated that they had experienced three flat tires due to the rocks on the road. The Board instructed Marcia to send the MacFarlanes a letter expressing our apologies but explaining that there isn’t really anything we can do. The Board discussed the lack of rain and how this affects the gravel roads. Marcia said she had received a call about Bungy being dusty. Selectman Coultier stated that for the calcium chloride to work properly we need rain.
Marcia informed the Board that Richard Hurley had recently donated a new flag for the Town Hall. Marcia has written him a thank-you letter.
Marcia informed the Board that since January lst there have been 40 taxpayers who have used the on-line tax kiosk and 14 of them have been since June 1st.
Marcia asked the Board for some guidance regarding customers who give the Town checks which are returned for “insufficient funds”. Marcia
explained that she had one customer who has given us two bad checks in the same month. The Board instructed Marcia to turn them over to the State Police.
The Board discussed a new flag pole for the Town Office. Marcia will do some more research on it.
Selectman Campbell gave the other Board members an update on things regarding the Dispatch Center. The next meeting will be tomorrow night at 5:30 pm.
The Board spent the rest of the meeting reviewing Report of Wood Cut forms.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell. Members of the public included Timothy & Pamela Stewart and David Scott (NH DOT).
The meeting began with Mr. Scott giving a presentation regarding the repair of the state-owned bridge on US Route 3 over Sims Stream. The following points were discussed:
- Project will be done in the spring/summer of 2021.
- Bridge was originally built in 1956.
- Work will be performed by a construction company not DOT.
- Work will be completed in 12 weeks…
- Pictures were shown regarding the repairs that are to be made.
- Traffic will be one way controlled by a light.
- Municipal Work Site Agreement was signed by the Board.
- May require an easement from the Town and Mr. & Mrs. Stewart.
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart and Mr. Scott left the meeting at 6:35 pm.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and the manifest were reviewed and signed.
The Board signed the Property Tax Warrant for the first installment of 2020 in the amount of $780,828.00. The bills will be mailed out tomorrow morning.
The Board signed a Land Use Change Warrant in the amount of $4,600.00
The Board reviewed a letter from George Sansoucy advising the Town that they should deny Eversource’s property tax abetment for 2019. The Board signed a letter to be sent to Eversource informing them of this fact.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the May 13, 2020 meeting.
The Lesperance property and unpaid tax situation was discussed. The Board instructed Marcia to continue to reach out to Ms. Kim Carter to see if we can resolve this issue.
The Board discussed the situation between the Town of Lemington and the Dispatch Center regarding the placement of a tower.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
