Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
May 29, 2012
Members present: Mike Paveglio, Jeff Jordan, Richard DeBold
Others Present for all or part of the meeting: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), David Hynes, Lucille Noel, Donna Chagnon, Evelyn Pike, Tom Jameson, Lou Barker
Chairman Paveglio opened the meeting at 6:45pm.
David Hynes
The Town’s Assessor was asked to meet with the Selectmen regarding an abatement request for Map 4 Lot 156. Mr. Hynes explained that he visited the property multiple times. It was purchased at a foreclosure sale and is distressed. He recommends approving the abatement and explained the methodology for his recommendation.
Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to grant an abatement in the amount of $555,000 in assessed value; $10,711.50 in tax (plus and interest due) on Map 4 Lot 156. Motion passed.
Tax Collector/Town Clerk
Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBold to set the State Primary Polling Hours from 7am until 7pm on September 11, 2012. Motion passed.
The Tax Collector presented the Selectmen with a tax deed for Map 4 Lot 37. The Selectmen will research the information and then decide whether or not to accept the deed.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission wanted to update the Selectmen on the access to the Spaulding Lot. The forester feels the current Right-of-Way is too steep. They are pursuing other access through lot #26. This lot has a wood road that would need to be upgraded. The cost to the Town for the upgrade would be $2,500 - $3,500. This would be for temporary access only. There was a discussion about talking to Pembroke about access from their side. The Selectmen will support the Conservation Commission’s decision to secure a temporary easement.
Other Business
Cross Road: Tom Jameson asked the Selectmen to place a sign on Cross Road that would alert vehicle operators that there is other activity taking place on Cross Road. This is a request for sign #W11-15. Nancy informed the Selectmen that the Road Agent had a strong objection to the sign. Mr. Jameson stated his reason for wanting the sign. The Selectmen approved the placement of two W11-15 signs on Cross Road.
Food pantry: Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to accept and authorize the expenditure of unanticipated funds in the amount of $75 received from Stephen and Tanisha Eckerberg in memory of Ed Siudut. Motion passed.
Perambulation: Mr. DeBold has been in contact with Epsom. The Boy Scouts are assisting with the project.
Grange Hall Ceiling: It was brought to Nancy’s attention that the ceiling in the Grange Hall needs to be repainted. The Selectmen will look at it before the next scheduled meeting.
Zoning: Mr. DeBold received a phone message from Patten to say they are rectifying their zoning violation. Mr. DeBold will follow-up.
Planning Board: Mr. Paveglio attended a hearing to allow Unitil to trim/remove trees on scenic roads in Town. The Planning Board approved the cutting.
Fire Bills: Nancy said she has two outstanding Fire Bills. The Selectmen asked her to send out one more notice and then start the legal proceedings.
Payroll and accounts payable expenditures were approved.
A motion by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Paveglio to adjourn the meeting at 9:07pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Nancy Tanner
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D. Michael Paveglio, Chairman Jeffrey Jordan Richard DeBold
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