Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Members Present: Richard DeBold, Jeff Jordan, Tom Jameson, and Administrative Assistant Kristy McIntosh
Others Present: Michelle Haftman, Craig McIntosh, Tom Houle, Lucille Noel, Donna Chagnon, and other members of the public.
Call to Order Mr. DeBold called the meeting to order at 6:30pm
Food Pantry Donation
A motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jordan pursuant to RSA 31:95-n, the Board of Selectmen shall accept and authorize the expenditure of unanticipated funds in the amount of $200.00 received from St. Stephens Episcopal Church to support the Food Pantry. It shall be the responsibility of the Town of Chichester to maintain accurate record of all funds, detailing their expenditures, and that such records shall be made available upon request. Motion Passes.
Abatement-
The owners of 45 Connemara Drive, Map 2 Lot 51 filed for an abatement. Avitar, the Towns accessing firm recommends denial of the abatement.
Mr. DeBold makes a motion to deny the abatement for Map 2 Lot 51 located at 45 Connemara Drive on the recommendation of Avitar. Mr. Jordan seconds the motion. Motion Passes.
Library-
The Library will be putting out a new project called “Little Library’s”. They are little 2ft houses on posts that will be placed in different locations holding free books that you can take and share. One will be located at Town Hall and the other will be at Carpenter Park.
Mr. Jameson asked Ms. Noel to attend the next Parks and Recreation meeting to discuss placement of the Little Library’s.
Other Business-
Library Parking-
Mrs. Pinard stated that she had spoken with the Insurance Company and they have approved parking at the church during the special functions at the Library, such as book fairs while construction is in progress.
Office Closure-
Mrs. Pinard also stated that the office would be closed May 5th as she and Ms. McIntosh would be attending the NH Financial Officers Conference up north on the May 5th-6th.
Summer Meeting Hours-
After some discussion the Board decided to have summer meeting hours from June 21st-August 30th. The Board will meet every other week during this time frame.
Parks and Recreation-
Mr. Jameson stated that he spoke with Parks and Recreation about the flag located at Carpenter Park not being maintained properly. He offered that suggestion that they either install a light at the location or they possibly move it near the pavilion which is lit.
It was the consensus of the Board to look into both options and see which would be more suitable.
Mr. Jameson stated the Town is drafting an agreement for the billing between the CYA and Town. The agreement will read the CYA will be responsible for the Porta Potty Rental and the town will be responsible for the lighting at the park.
Mr. McIntosh stated that he would be moving the Log Cabin located at Carpenter Park for Jason Weir sometime this week.
Mr. Jameson stated that Mr. Weir should coordinate with Parks and Recreation for the pickup so they can remove the materials from inside the cabin.
Cross Rd.-
Mr. Jameson wanted to share that he had been down to Cross Rd. and that it had been fixed and graded and looks great.
Public Input-
Mr. McIntosh asked whether or not the same company went out to look at property when an abatement was filed or if it was a neutral party.
Mr. DeBold explained that Avitar was our accessing firm and that they go back out to visit the property when an abatement is filed. He also explained that if the property owner didn’t feel the decision was fair, they had the opportunity to take it to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals who is the neutral party.
Mr. McIntosh also still had concerns about the Fire Department not being up to ADA standards. He feels that all Town buildings should be compliant.
Mr. Jordan agreed with Mr. McIntosh and stated the Town should forge ahead and make the Fire Department ADA compliant and handicap accessible.
The Board will consider this matter further for future discussions.
Adjournment
Being no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. DeBold and seconded by Mr. Jameson to adjourn the meeting at 7:07pm. Motion passes
Respectfully submitted,
Not approved until signed
Kristy McIntosh, Administrative Assistant
Richard DeBold Jeffrey Jordan Tom Jameson
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