Chichester Board of Selectmen
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
January 16, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman MacCleery, Selectman Colbert, Selectman DeBold and Administrative Assistant Lisa Stevens.
SUBJECT: Expired Building Permit – Ferrin Road
PRESENT: Ed & Barbara Ferman
Mr. Ferman met with the Board to seek help obtaining a building permit for 2007. His permit issued in 2005, has expired after all the allowable extensions and he has been placed on the waiting list (per zoning regulations) which is extended out until 2009. The Ferman’s have been delayed building due to problems with their contractor but have put an extensive amount of time and money into the land work, ie. driveway, retaining walls and wildlife pond (which contains a dry hydrant to be used as a water source by the Town). The easement for which is complete except for some minor wording changes. The Ferman’s hope is that due to these mitigating circumstances, the Board of Selectmen could grant them a new permit or advise them of any avenues they could take to achieve this.
The Selectmen advised the Ferman’s they had a right to seek an appeal of the Administrative Decision, the denial of issuance of a new permit by the Building Inspector, from the Board of Adjustment.
SUBJECT: Fire Department
PRESENT: Mike Paveglio, Fire Chief
Motion made by Chairman MacCleery to enter into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3, II(c), for matters which discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person. Selectman DeBold seconded the motion. Chairman MacCleery called for the vote; Colbert – yes; DeBold – yes; MacCleery – yes. All were in favor. Motion carries.
Motion made by Chairman MacCleery and seconded by Selectman DeBold to close the non-public session at 9:22pm. Chairman MacCleery called for the vote; Colbert – yes; DeBold – yes; MacCleery – yes. All were in favor. Motion carries.
No action was taken during the non-public session. Motion by Selectman DeBold and seconded by Chairman MacCleery to seal the minutes of the non-public session for ten (10) years. All were in favor. Motion carries.
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GENERAL BUSINESS/BOARD DISCUSSION:
Selectman DeBold relayed a concern from the Library Trustees regarding the condition of the pavement at the bottom of the handicap ramp access into the library. During installation of the new well, this pavement was broken up and the earth has been disturbed underneath it which has resulted in a potential hazard should it give way completely.
The Board directed Lisa to contact the Road Agent and have him correct the situation as much as possible given the weather and to follow-up in the spring with a permanent solution.
Chairman MacCleery has reviewed the annexation map from the US Census Bureau and reported the boundaries for the Town of Chichester are depicted correctly. Chairman MacCleery signed the corresponding postcard to be returned to the Census Bureau.
The problem with leaking methane gas in the Town Offices was discussed. The Board directed Lisa to contact a plumber to pressure test the system to determine the source of the leak.
Chairman MacCleery and Selectman DeBold will be out of town the week of February 26, 2007. There will not be a Selectmen’s meeting that week. Lisa will contact the bank to make arrangements for approval of one Selectman signature on employee’s paychecks.
Selectman DeBold has contacted Brown Engineering to seek a cost proposal for the firm to oversee the Center Road construction project.
The status of the cleaning and organizing of the Planning Board office was discussed. Progress is ongoing; the new file cabinets have arrived. The Board decided to continue to monitor the progress, allowing the secretary to continue working on her own and to review the status again the first of March.
Chairman MacCleery has spoken to Mr. Jeff Jordan regarding the status of his appointment on the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Jordan indicated he is not able to continue serving on the Board of Adjustment. The Selectmen are waiting for a written resignation so they can fill the vacancy. If none is received, a public hearing must be held for removal of an appointed member on a land use board.
Selectman DeBold had nothing to report regarding the residency issue at Hillcrest Campground.
Review of the Farm Lease was tabled.
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Discussion on the Federal Surplus purchase was tabled until after the Selectmen have the opportunity to speak with two more individuals.
Payroll and accounts payable was signed.
Correspondence was reviewed.
The minutes of January 9, 2007, were approved as corrected. Page three, sixth paragraph, ninth line, change the word group to the Selectmen and the Budget Committee; and again on page 4, sixth paragraph, eighth line, change group to the Selectmen and the Budget Committee.
The establishment of goals was tabled.
Being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:40pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Stevens
Administrative Assistant
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Stephen MacCleery, Chairman
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David Colbert
APPROVED AS WRITTEN
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Richard DeBold
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