Francestown Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011
DRAFT
The meeting being properly posted, and Hardwick, S. Carbee and Arnold present constituting a quorum, Hardwick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Dan O’Grady owner of Crotched Mountain Golf Club met with the Board to request permission to have live entertainment at his restaurant. He stated that it would be primarily during the hours of 6pm to 9pm, however things are ever changing. The Board did not have any issue; they did recommend that if there was ever a large wedding or other event he should consult with the Police Chief.
The Board received a Tax Collector’s Deed. Hardwick suggests each member go out to the property and view to be sure there are no contaminants on the property before accepting.
2010 abatements - Based upon the recommendation of Cross County Appraisal Group the Board agreed to Grant / Deny the following abatement requests:
SVA – Denied
Ellen Putnam – Denied
Lisa Bourbeau – Denied (S. Carbee did not sign)
Thomas & Carol Hill – Denied
Jason & Danielle M’Sadoques – Granted (approving adjustments only)
Mark & Holly Stanley – Granted
Paul & Karen – Denied
James & Mary Farrell – Granted
Bourke Runton – Granted (Arnold did not sign)
John & Lynn Oakes – Granted
Clifton Foote – Granted (Arnold did not sign)
Matthew & Stephanie Lee – Granted
Julia Robinson Blais and Lee Robinson – Cemetery Issue
Ms. Blais approached the Board on behalf of her grandparents and father; her father had an ongoing issue with the Cemetery Commission removing trees that were planted 40 years ago by her grandmother and removed last year. New plants were planted earlier this year and the Commission is telling her that they too need to be removed because they did not obtain permission prior to planting them. Ms. Blais presented a poster board with photos that show bushes throughout the cemetery that are larger than what they had. The family had requested a meeting with the Cemetery Commission and they refused. Ethel MacStubbs was hoping to be here tonight, but is apparently stuck in traffic
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and may not make it. The Board agreed that it would be best to talk with the Cemetery Commissioners and will contact Ms. Blais with any information received.
Arnold moved to amend the Personnel Policy, changing Section 6.4. S. Carbee seconded. Approved.
A resident inquired about what is required to rent the Town Hall to hold yoga classes. The Board discussed the possibility of her being sponsored by the Recreation Department. Arnold will make contact with her and advise her of her options.
Hardwick advised that she received a call from Paul Knight, owner of the Post Office building. He had indicated that he is considering not renewing the lease with the Post Office and possibly converting the building into a residence. He had inquired if the Town might be interested in purchasing and holding the lease in an attempt to not lose the Post Office.
The Board granted permission to Charlie Pyle to place a sign on the common for the FIHS BBQ.
Items signed –
Building permit – Ken Beaulieu
Intent to cut – Kunhardt
DRA PA 28 utilization form
Primex letter for Auditor
It was noted that Roger Hall has left a very large pile of treetops after a logging operation and the Board is concerned that it is a fire hazard. It was agreed that Hardwick would contact David Kullgren.
8:35 p.m. Ethel MacStubbs arrived to talk with Board about the Robinson Cemetery issue. It was agreed to have the whole Commission or at least a majority of the Commission present to discuss. The Board and the Cemetery Commissioners will meet on July 11, 2011.
Motion to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (b), (c) and (d) made by Hardwick. Roll call vote Hardwick yes, S. Carbee yes, Arnold yes.
The Board entered non-public session at 8:45 p.m.
Motion made by Hardwick, seconded by S. Carbee, to not publicly disclose the minutes because it is determined that divulgence of the information would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person other than a member of the Board. Roll call vote Hardwick yes, S. Carbee yes, Arnold yes.
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Motion to reconvene the public session made by Hardwick, seconded by S. Carbee. Roll call vote Hardwick yes, S. Carbee yes, Arnold yes.
The Board reconvened the public session at 9:20 p.m.
The Board unanimously agreed to hire Pat Schell to clean the Town Hall at a rate of $14.75 per hour.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Miller
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