BOARD OF SELECTMAN
TOWN OF FARMINGTON
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 27, 2006
356 Main Street - Farmington, NH
Selectman Present: Chairman Paula Proulx, Martin Gilman, William Tsiros, Paul Parker, and Gerald McCarthy.
Public Present: Margaret Russell, Norman Russell, Charlie King, Jean Wingate, Dale Sprague, Steven Dean, JoAnn Doke, Sylvia Howard Arcouette, Mr. Arcouette, Ed Mullen, Chief Richard Fowler, Janet Kalar and Naomi Preble.
Chairman Paula Proulx called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.
Minute Approval from 11-20-06 public and 11-20-06 non-public- Paul Parker moved to accept the public minutes of 11-20-06 as amended, Bill Tsiros seconded. Motion passed.
Paul Parker moved to accept the non-public minutes of 11-20-06 as written, Bill Tsiros seconded. Motion passed.
Public Input
Margaret Russell inquired if the article written by John Nolan in last Thursday's paper was correct in stating that the Selectman held a meeting at the Governor's Inn last Wednesday without posting it. Paula responded that Paula and Gerry attended a meeting with the department heads to attend an Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) meeting and that it did not need to be posted. The meeting was mandatory for all department heads and the Selectman were asked to be there though the other three Selectman were excused for various reasons.
Steven Dean thanked the Highway Department and the Selectman for putting in the crosswalk as he requested in front of the American Legion.
Jane Wingate asked for clarification why Marty was not at the EOP meeting but was seen upstairs of the Governor's Inn at another function. Marty responded that he had a previously planned engagement that he could not get out of.
Norman Russell asked for an outline of what the EOP was about. Paula explained that the plan is a living document created to offer standard guidelines for towns to follow in the event of many different emergencies. The plan offers guidelines as to what should be done and who should do it, as well as the many different types of documents needed. Farmington is the distribution point for vaccines in case of any pandemic and it is important that all department heads and town officials know what to do in the event of an emergency.
Old Business
Wastewater Connection Moratorium - Dale Sprague brought forward a revised list of questions for legal on applying a moratorium to wastewater connections in town. The Board of Selectman (BOS) were in agreement the list was complete but wanted to make sure that the moratorium kept in consideration those in the Village Center who have no other options for sewer.
Loring Ave Land Negotiation - Sylvia Howard Arcouette would like to be connected to town water so that she does not have to extend her sewer onto Loring Ave which is on her property. She would like to see the town provide all the resources and labor to bring town water to her property and then she will bring the line back to her well, plus have some type of guardrail put up so that the traffic will not encroach on her property any further. Marty asked if the town owned Catalfo property was ever surveyed and if Loring Ave is a town road. Dale Sprague responded that the town has been maintaining the road for over 25 years and that he believes that property was surveyed. Sylvia responded that she owns the property the road is on but never made it an issue before because she didn't
need to. She stated her only purpose now is to save the town money by not having to build a new road while saving her some money also because her sewer needs to be replaced. Charlie King suggested obtaining a maintenance easement from the landowner for the road if the town is going to proceed with the connection. Many of the Selectman were concerned that the rate payers should not have to be responsible for the costs of the materials and labor. Bill suggested having Joel figure out what it would cost to change the position of Loring Ave to go through the Catalfo property since that home was scheduled to be removed in 2007 anyway. Paul questioned what would need to be done legally to bind any agreements made and the BOS instructed Paula to call legal for advice.
Dale Sprague Request - Dale asked the minutes of the non-public meeting from 11-13-06 be discussed at the next meeting so that he can offer some "true" explanations of what happened with the emergency call. Paula noted his request.
Water Bills for Non-profits - At a previous meeting the BOS voted to waive any water bills to the 500 Boys and Girls Club but Dale stated that the department charges a minimum of $13.25 to all customers to cover costs. Gerry McCarthy moved to charge the 500 Boys and Girls Club the minimum charge of $13.25, Bill Tsiros seconded. Motion passed.
Cardinal Landfill - Janet Kalar and Naomi Preble approached the BOS to find out what they are doing to insure the safety of the residents from contamination of the Cardinal Landfill by Collins and Aikman. They have noted vehicles up to the wells and reported that DES has no notice of anything that is suppose to be happening with the wells. Paula reported that she spoke with Molly Stark and that she said the the previous study that found contamination was found to be a mix-up. The well was retested and found no TCE. Molly also said that DES has informed Collins and Aikman that they need to have the extraction system online year round and that DES will not authorize any decommissioning of the wells. Paula stated that trucks that were seen were probably
doing required testing and that Molly stated that DES does not have the man power to send someone out to make periodic checks to be sure the system is online but would welcome the Town of Farmington's help on making sure the system is online. Gerry stated that he has a problem with the town taking on the responsibility of making sure the system is online, Bill and Marty were in agreement. Gerry McCarthy moved to have Paula Proulx contact Attorney McClane to see what the town can do to make sure Collins and Aikman are in compliance, Marty Gilman seconded. Motion passed. Paula will call him to set-up a meeting with him and the Selectman so they can create a plan to ensure the safety of the residents of Farmington.
Next Round of Budgets - The BOS would like revenue appropriations, CIP costs, anticipated tax revenue and increase, the NH State Retirement Contribution figure, revenue donations such as the Guild, any encumbrances and a figure from department heads on what the bottom line is they actually need before moving forward with budgets.
Glass Enclosure for Town Secretary - Megan Taylor, Town Secretary, received qoutes for the glass enclosure the BOS voted on a few weeks ago (see attached.) Bill Tsiros moved to proceed with Granite State Glass and give Megan the option of choosing colored glass if she would like, Paul Parker seconded. Motion passed.
Petitions - Gerry McCarthy moved to put forth a petition for the warrant articles, to have the Board of Selectman be the designee for appointing the Capital Improvement Plan Committee per RSA 744:5, Paul Parker seconded. Motion passed.
Gerry moved to put forth a petition for the warrant articles to amend the current zoning ordinance, Space and Bulk Standards, Table 2.04(B) to read as follows: Maximum net residential density is one dwelling unit per 10,000 square feet, applicable only to lots connected to both town water and wastewater, otherwise, net residential density will be one dwelling unit per acre., Marty Gilman seconded. Discussion followed that if the planning board or another party comes up with a better wording to address this issue it will be used instead. Motion passed with 4 in favor and Paul Parker opposed.
Other -
On 10-23-06 the BOS discussed a sale price to offer Mr. DeJagger for the land at Map and Lot #R49-7, he was presented with the offer and has not responded. The BOS was in consensus to give Mr. DeJagger 30 days more to respond to the offer.
Paula stated that Peter Rizzo would like to be put on the agenda for having a reduction or elimination of his bond for Cherub Estates. Joel gave him a list of things that need to be done before his bond can be lifted. Paula asked Joel to put those items in writing and deliver to Mr. Rizzo. Charlie King added that Dennis Rosenberry, Code Enforcement Officer, believes the applicant has over $40,000 worth of work left to do. Charlie will ask Doreen Hayden, Planning Office Secretary, to give a copy of the Notice of Decision on fire pump/pond requirements to Chief Fowler so he is aware of the conditions of compliance.
Paula reported that Primex said a "watch your step" sign will suffice for the entrance of the town offices doorway until the new doors are installed and the step is eliminated.
Gerry will work on putting together a budget for the conservation committee.
Paula reported that COAST has the shelter at their main office and that we just need to pick it up and put it together. Joel said it would not be a problem to pick it up, though having the time to construct and place it will be more challenging. Chief Fowler offered his crew to help put it up where it needs to be, Paula will have Joel call him.
Ed Mullen informed the BOS that he has applied for a grant to purchase a laptop so that he can override existing programming on the channel 26 in the event of an emergency, as laid out in the EOP, since he has a difficult time getting to the town offices in storms and such because of where he lives. The laptop will help him get the emergency information on in a more expedient manner so that townfolks will get information faster.
Paul Parker moved for a recess, Gerry McCarthy seconded. Motion passed.
Meeting recessed at 8:12pm.
Meeting reconvened at 8:24pm.
Paul Parker moved to go in non-public session under RSA 91A.3:2,a,b,c,d, Bill Tsiros seconded. Roll Call - Marty Gilman (yes), Bill Tsiros (yes), Paula Proulx (yes), Paul Parker (yes), and Gerry McCarthy (yes).
Paul Parker moved to come out of non-public session, Bill Tsiros seconded. Roll Call - Marty Gilman (yes), Bill Tsiros (yes), Paula Proulx (yes), Paul Parker (yes) and Gerry McCarthy (yes).
Marty Gilman moved to adjourn, Gerry McCarthy seconded. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:12pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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Chairman, Paula Proulx Vice - Chairman, Paul Parker
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William Tsiros Gerald McCarthy
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Martin Gilman
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