Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
June 6, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Chambers,
356 Main Street, Municipal Offices
Present: George Meyer, Joan A. Funk, Paula Proulx, Paul Parker. Matt Scruton.
Also Prresent: Paul Esswein, Director of Planning and Codes,
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Minutes:
a. 04-11-05. Paul Parker motioned to accept as to be amended. Paula Proulx second. All in favor.
b. 04-18-05: Paul Parker motioned to accept as to be amended. George Meyer second. All in favor.
c. 5-23-05: Several facts need verification. Minutes tabled until next meeting.
3. Public Comment:
a. Citizen Margaret Russell read a statement regarding an incident, which occurred prior to the convening of the 05-23-05 meeting. (See attached). Chairman Joan A. Funk stated that she was not aware of the situation and was told about it after the fact.
b. Citizen John Wingate read a statement regarding a request for documents. (See attached).
c. Citizen Joann Doke read a statement regarding photos taken at public meetings. (See attached)
d. Citizen Joyce White read a statement regarding a statement read by Chairman Joan A Funk during the 05-23-05 meeting. (See attached).
e. Citizen Victor LaPiere spoke to Board and asked if a Nuisance Law existed and if not, one should be implemented.
4. Acceptance of Warranty Deed: (See attached). Paul Parker asked if a deal had been negotiated. Matt Scruton asked what the assessed value of the land was and the current use penalty. Brad Anderson stated in 2003 it was assessed at $20,000 with a current use penalty of $38,000. Brad stated that this was a valuable piece of land. Paul Esswein stated that it was 11 ½ acres total. More discussion followed. The Warranty Deed was tabled until the assessed value of the land was determined.
5. Dave Dejagger: Encroachment on Town Property. Dave Dejagger and Chris Jacobs presented to the Board a list of considerations regarding the property in question (See attached). Discussion followed. When asked what Mr DeJagger was proposing, he replied that one possibility would be to purchase the piece of land in question from the town. The board agreed that the town should have it’s own appraisal done. The issue was tabled until more information was available.
6. Board Appointments: Farmington Economic Development Commission: there were four applications from current members George Meyer, Cyndi Paulin, Hyram Watson and Brad Anderson. Paul Parker asked if there was a precedence as far as Mr. Meyer being a citizen or a Selectmen’s rep. Joan Funk replied that he was a citizen. Paula Proulx is the current Selectmen’s Rep on the FEDC. Matt Scruton stated that an organizational meeting was necessary in order to clarify which Selectmen goes on which committee and to determine length of terms . Paul Parker made a motion that Paula Proulx retain her position as Selectmen’s Representative on the Farmington Economic Development Commission. Joan Funk seconded the motion. George Meyer abstained from the vote. All other members in
favor. Paula Proulx motioned to approve the re-appointment to the four applicants to the Farmington Economic Development Commission. Paul Parker seconded the motion. All in favor. There were two applications for the Conservation Commission, April Sciacca and Kristie Marquis. Kristie Marquis was not able to attend the meeting but was still interested in joining the Conservation Commission. April Sciacca explained her interest in joining the Commssion and answered questions from the Board. Paul Parker made a motion to appoint April Sciacca as a regular member of the conservation commission. Paula Proulx seconded the motion. All in favor. A memo was presented from Paul Esswein stating that Troy Robidas was unable to complete his term on the Farmington Planning Board. (see attached). There are three alternate members to be considered to fill the vacancy. George Meyer asked which of the 3 alternates was the most senior. All 3 alternates were appointed at the same time. Paula
suggested that all 3 alternates come in for an interview if they were interested.
Joan Funk motioned to go into Non Public Session RSA:91-A:3 (I) (II). A roll call vote was taken: Joan Funk – yes, Paula Proulx- yes, Matt Scruton – yes, Paul Parker – yes, George Meyer – yes.
1. Legal Issue
2. Welfare Director Applicant
3. Town Personnel Issue
4. Legal Issues
10:00 pm. Joan Funk made a motion to come out of Non-Public Session RSA:91-A:3 (I) (II). A roll call vote was taken. Joan Funk – yes, Matt Scruton – yes, Paula Proulx – yes, George Meyer – yes, Paul Parker – yes.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00 pm.
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Joan A. Funk, Chairman Paula Proulx, Vice Chair
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George Meyer Paul Parker
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Matt Scruton
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