Chichester Board of Selectmen
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
January 21, 2003
PRESENT: Chairman Theodore Bailey, Selectman David Colbert, Selectman Richard DeBold, Office Assistant Lisa Stevens, and Administrative Assistant Judy Kenneally via telephone.
Chairman Bailey called the Board Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
OLD BUSINESS:
The minutes of January 14, 2003 were approved as written, signed and will be posted to our web page and on the bulletin board in the foyer.
NEW BUSINESS:
Subject: Highway Department
HIGHLIGHTS:
Present: Jeffrey Jordan, Road Agent
Mr. Jordan informed the board of a cracked rim on one of the tires on the loader. Beauregard Equipment has fixed the tire. Jeff is checking into whether or not this is covered under the warranty. The ice buildup at the Fire Station was taken care of and is no longer a danger. They have done as much as they can for now.
Subject: Mr. Dennis Sanborn & Ms. Kathryn Mayville
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mr. Sanborn questioned the $20,000 increase in assessed value on the property located at 99 Horse Corner Road. Lisa went over the most recent field card and the prior year’s explaining the differences noted. The most notable being a change in the UC Depreciation from 30% down to 5%. Lisa further explained that the property would be looked at again in early spring as part of the annual new construction pickups. The homeowners were still not satisfied with the assessed value and the appeal processed was explained to them. They left with an abatement application.
Subject: Mr. Stevens
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mr. Stevens was given a revised agreement and a sample letter to the abutters, to take home and review in regards to his proposed roadwork on Davis Road. He will contact the Board with his decision.
Subject: Mr. Shaw
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mr. Shaw came before the Board to request a Waiver of Impact Fee on the new home he is building. Having met the criteria, the Board approved his request. This will be forwarded to the treasurer so that she may issue a refund to Mr. Shaw.
Subject: Supplemental Benefits-AFLAC
HIGHLIGHTS:
Present: Penny Pauliks, Darlene McKenzie,Joe Michael
Penny gave the Board an overview of benefits offered such as Accidental/Disability, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Life Insurance and Hospitalization. She explained this was no cost to the town and the authorization form they needed signed was allowing for automatic payroll deductions for those employees choosing to take advantage of any supplemental insurance. They asked the Board’s permission to contact the department heads and arrange a time to speak with the employees. The Board granted this request.
Subject: General Business
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Board reviewed and signed the amended building permit policy regarding length of time to hold onto an approved permit.
The Board granted an abatement appeal for Vallee on Horse Corner Road.
The Board asked Lisa to contact Andrea Lewy from Avitar Associates and schedule her for next week at 7:15pm regarding the Wolf appeal. They will not meet with department heads next week unless necessary. Lisa will let the departments know.
The Board signed a Welfare Lien and letters for release of tax map information on behalf of the Conservation Commission.
A list of pending issues was reviewed. Topics included were –
Epsom Perambulation-Judy informed us that it was Epsom’s responsibility to contact us, as they are the older town, however she has called the town office twice on this and will do so again.
Mr. Pike-no decision at this time.
Old Selectmen’s Office located in the library- Table until after town meeting.
Suncook Valley Road-building concerns-The Board reviewed the file, were satisfied with the reports contained within and considered the matter closed.
Employee/Employment Policies-The Board would like to review these at length. This issue was tabled until after town meeting.
Hilliard Road Property-Judy is still waiting on a response from Attorney Goldman with his recommendations.
Attorney referral from Mr. Guida-The Board will review this after town meeting.
Letter to DOT regarding thoughts/concerns on the proposed Route 4 Expansion Project- as of this date there has been no response from the State.
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Mr. Vermette-zoning violation on Swiggy Brook Road. Mr. Vermette has been referred to the planning board. This issue is still pending.
Mr. Pinckney-change of use on Durgin Road. He has been referred to the planning board.
Mr. Wolf’s concerns regarding the Robinson Property. Selectman Colbert contacted Mr. Brown, chairman of the Board of Adjustment, regarding the status of Mr. Wolf’s letter. Mr. Brown indicated he has not seen it, but he will contact the secretary and inquire whether or not the Board of Adjustment received one. Mr. Brown will get back to Selectman Colbert with his findings.
Subject-Board Discussion
Highlights:
Selectmen’s comments for the annual town report were discussed. Some thoughts were, resignation of Selectman Jordan, new office sign, new office employee, revaluation of property and remembrance of Shirley Marden. Selectman DeBold will work on this report.
Proposed Warrant Articles were reviewed for clarification and revision if necessary.
Selectman DeBold will draft an article pertaining to stricter road standards required by the town.
Judy explained changes to the 2003 proposed budget; health insurance was reduced because the new hire doesn’t require benefits. The secretarial line is increased due to an oversight not including the administrator’s salary for the first ten weeks of the year.
Judy reviewed the report of overages given to the selectmen.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Bailey at 10:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Stevens
Office Assistant
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Theodore Bailey, Chairman
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David Colbert, Selectman
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Richard DeBold, Selectman
Not Yet Approved
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