Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
January 15, 2013
Members present: Mike Paveglio, Jeff Jordan, Richard DeBold
Others present for all or part of the meeting: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), Donna Chagnon, Steve Stock
Chairman Paveglio opened the meeting at 7:00pm.
Other Business
Tax Deeded Property: It was agreed to move forward with a contract with James St. Jean to auction the property at 20 Horse Corner Road.
Forestry: The Town received a decision in the case of the Rymes Fire Bill. The ruling was for the defendant because the Town had failed to provide charges that were approved in writing by the Director (of Forest and Lands). Warden Stock and Nancy have spoken to Ranger Miner and the State is currently reviewing the process which enables the Towns to collect restitution for illegal fires. The Ranger (communicated through Nancy) and the Selectmen agree that the Warden followed the policies in place and did nothing wrong or incorrect. The case was lost on a technicality. The Selectmen have the ability to appeal to the Supreme Court, but are electing not to at this time due to the expense involved.
Zoning: The inspection of the Hallquist property was done by Selectmen Jordan. The property was found to be in compliance.
Fluvial Erosion Hazard program: The Board received a letter from the State asking if they were interested in participating in this program. Paveglio and Jordan said based on the public input they are not interested in the program. Mr. DeBold is on the fence.
Excavated material at Carpenter Park: Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBold to exempt the excavated material, 33,160 yards, from Town owned land from taxation.
Motion passed.
2013 Budget: The amount needed for the clean water warrant was discussed. The Board decided to propose putting the undesignated fund balance into a trust fund for this purpose. Nancy asked if the Board wanted to put any additional money into the facilities fund. They do not. The Board briefly discussed putting the money for the road reconstruction projects into the budget instead of individual warrant articles.
A motion by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. Paveglio to adjourn the meeting at 8:18. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved when signed
Nancy Tanner
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D. Michael Paveglio, Chairman Jeffrey Jordan Richard DeBold
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