by admin | Jun 14, 2023 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 5:55 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell, Members of the pubic present: Treasurer Carrie Klebe.
Ms. Klebe came to the meeting to request that the Board pass and sign a resolution so that she can add the new Deputy Treasurer, Sophie Goudreau, to the Town’s bank accounts. On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board passed the resolution. The Board also signed letters addressed to the Citizens Bank, Bangor Bank and Northway Bank adding the Deputy Treasurer to the accounts. Ms. Klebe left the meeting at 6:15 pm.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved a tax abatement in the amount of $3,472.00 for the Great North Woods Center for the Arts.
The Board reviewed and signed a Land Use Change Tax bill and warrant in the amount of $2,040.00.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved the minutes of the May 24, 2023 meeting.
The board signed a Road Liability Waiver for Christopher Snow on Meridan Hill Road.
The Board and reviewed an amended contract with George Sansoucy. This new contract includes assessing services for cell towers and internet towers.
Marcia informed the Board that approximately 20% of the first installment property taxes have been received. The on-line option continues to be used frequently.
The Board signed letters to various property owners who have cell towers and/or internet towns on their property asking that they forward information to George Sansoucy to be used in his valuation of the properties.
The Board reviewed the Report of Wood Cut forms in order for Marcia to prepare the Yield Tax Warrant and bills for signature at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Town Clerk
by Super User | Apr 7, 2023 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board voted to elect Selectman Cloutier as Chairman of the Board. Motion passed by voice vote.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
The Board signed the MS232 (Report of Appropriations Actually voted.)
Chairman Cloutier signed the MS-60A.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the March 8, 2023 meeting.
Stacey Campbell entered the meeting at 6:00 pm. Mrs. Campbell was looking for permission from the Board to use the Town Hall parking lot for a Methodist Church Yard sale on May 5th & 6th. She explained that the church was hoping that if they had more “public exposure” that they would do better on their fundraiser. Selectman Stohl stated that he had no problem with the group using the parking lot but that he would rather they use the hall itself. After discussion, the Board voted to let the group use the hall with the understanding that the property must be cleaned and returned to its present condition when done. The Board discussed having a policy and application to cover requests like this. Marcia will see if we have anything and, if not, draft something for the Board to review. Ms. Campbell left the meeting at 6:30 pm.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board voted to enter non-public session at 6:35 per RSA 91-A:3(c),
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board voted to re-enter public session at 7:03 pm.
A quote for roadside mowing was received from David White. It was noted that the amount is the same as last year. On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board voted to accept Mr. White’s bid.
Marcia informed the Board that she had sent the Town Report to Roxanne Herres to be included on the Town’s website.
Marcia informed the Board that she had contact George Sansoucy’s office regarding assessing the internet towers in Town owned by Netafy.
An e-mail was received from Nancy Gray (GNWCA) regarding the Motorcycle Blessing that they are planning to hold on June 25th. The event is being hosted by the Manchester Motorcycle Club and will be held at the Arts Center. Mrs. Gray was looking for any instructions or things that the Town would like to see. The Board had two issues:
- Police present at both the north and south ends.
- Parking on the side where the Arts center is only. No using the Brunault lot across the road.
Marcia will look to see what we have for an event policy and/or application.
The Board discussed a request from the Town of Stewartstown to hire someone to haul in some gravel at the transfer station. Marcia will call Stewartstown and tell them that is okay with us.
Marcia informed the Board that the Tax Collector would be executing tax liens for the 2022 taxes on Monday. Also, the tax liens for the 2020 taxes are due for tax deeding on that day also. At the present time, there are five properties eligible for tax deeding. Marcia gave the Board members a list of those properties. At the present time, there is only around $46,000.00 total outstanding in property taxes.
Planning Board Chairman Scott DeBlois left a message for the Board regarding the St. Pierre situation. He said that he had spoken to Mrs. St. Pierre and that she would be removing the mobile home from her property.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board voted to give Marcia a raise.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by Super User | Apr 7, 2023 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell. Members of the public present: Don Dawson (Netafy).
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
A letter was received from Mt. Carberry Landfill informing the Town that tipping fees at their facility would be increasing $5.00 per ton as of May 1st, 2023.
An e-mail was received from the NH State Department of Transportation regarding missing bridge signs.
A Veteran’s Tax Exemption was approved for Cynthia Holden-Plummer.
At 6:50 pm Don Dawson from Netafy came into the meeting to give the Board an updated on the internet expansion project. Mr. Dawson said that the Bunnell Road and Stoddard Road sites are complete and running. All of the equipment for the for the Gray Road and US Route 3 site have been received. The Board and Mr. Dawson talked about Mr. Dawson providing the Town with some handouts that could be available for voters to pick up during Town Meeting. Mr. Dawson said that he would be available at the Town Meeting to answer questions that anyone had. Mr. Dawson left the meeting at 8:00 pm.
by Super User | Apr 7, 2023 | 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.
An Intent to Cut was approved for Benjamin Boucher.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the February 8, 2023 meeting.
Selectman Campbell reviewed for the other Board members a repair he made to the Columbia Covered Bridge.
The Board signed a form to be sent to DRA that will complete our ratio study.
The Board reviewed a monitoring report from DRA .
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by Super User | Apr 7, 2023 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:03 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
Mail was reviewed.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board voted to enter non-public session as of RSA 91-A:3, paragraph II (c) at 6:17 pm.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board voted to return to public session at 7:00 pm.
At 7:02, Chairman Cloutier, declared the hearing on the 2023 budget open. There were no members of the public present. The Board reviewed the budget and felt it was complete as written. The public hearing for the budget was declared closed at 7:10 pm.
The Board members signed the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant and the MS636.
An Intent to Cut was signed for Ruby Wallace.
Marcia informed the Board that she would dropping the Town Report off at the printers tomorrow morning.
Marcia told the Board that she will be taking two days off next week (Monday and Tuesday) and that she had already put in ad in the newspaper.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board approved the minutes of the January 25, 2023 meeting.
Selectman Campbell reminded the other Board members that there will be a dispatch meeting tomorrow night. He reviewed for the Board several items regarding dispatch.
Marcia gave each Board member a reconciliation report for the Citizens Bank, Bangor Savings Bank and Northway Bank accounts as of January 31, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
by Super User | Apr 7, 2023 | Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting. (Selectman Stohl abstained.)
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
A Junkyard Permit was approved for Harry Haynes, Jr. on Fish Pond Road.
The map maintenance contract with CAI Technologies was approved and signed. It was noted the price had increased $200.00 over last year.
Marcia gave each Board member a draft copy of the Selectmen’s Report to be included in the Town Report for any changes/additions they wish to make.
Marcia informed the Board that she had the Town Report just about complete. The 2023 Budget Hearing is scheduled for February 8th at 7:00 pm. Provided there are no changes, the Board will sign the Warrant and Budget after the meeting. Marcia will deliver the report to Colebrook Copy Center the next day. Selectman Stohl asked what the price would be if we did some pages with color on them. Marcia will check with Darlene at the Copy Center.
Selectman Campbell said that he had been approached by Stephen Brooks regarding concerns he had with the Colebrook Ski-Bees using the old Town garage. Mr. Brooks gave Selectman Campbell a letter he had written to the
Ski-Bees last April expressing concern regarding trash on his property, the smell of diesel fuel from the ground, etc. Mr. Brooks said that he never received a response from the Club. After discussing the situation and reviewing the letter, the Board instructed Marcia to draft a letter to the Club expressing the Town’s concern and asking that they remedy the situation.
At 7:00 pm Don Dawson from Netafy entered the meeting. Mr. Dawson gave the Board an update on the five new sites that they are constructing in Columbia. The Bunnell Road site is up and running and is servicing customers. The Stoddard Road site is constructed but still needs wiring, generator hooked up, etc. The next site will be Gray Road and then either the Route 3 site or the Meridan Hill Road site. Mr. Dawson entered all three Board members’ addresses into his system to show then what type of service they could expect to get. Mr. Dawson said that his projection is that by the time they are done, they will be able to service 85-90% of Columbia with reliable internet service. Mr. Dawson left the meeting at 8:00 and made an appointment to return to the February 22nd meeting with more information. Marcia will confirm with an e-mail.
The Board reviewed a court judgement issued in the Pearson case. The Court has issued a final judgment. Columbia has already received all of our back taxes, costs, etc. The remaining funds will go to pay the legal fees to Waystack Frizzell with the balance going to Bangor Savings Bank to pay of the existing mortgage owed by the Pearsons.
The Board reviewed estimates on appropriations and revenue for the 2023 budget.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
