REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF JACKSON, NH
PLANNING BOARD
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:09pm by Scott Badger, Chair
Roll Call: Members present were Scott Badger chair, Betsey Harding, Dave Treadwell, and Selectman’s rep John Allen. Sarah and Frank let Scott know that they would not be in attendance.
Alternate members present were Larry Seibert, Dick Bennett, and Daren Levitt. Mike Mallett was not in attendance.
Voting Member Determination: It was determined that all in attendance would be voting tonight.
The April 11th meeting minutes were discussed; Betsey proposed a correction to the discussion regarding trailers in New Business, indicating that her review of the ordinances over the past eleven years shows no change in the wording of Section 4.3.2.2.3) of the Zoning Ordinance regarding "trailer parks", not single "trailers". A motion to approve the minutes of the April 11th meeting as amended was made by Betsey and seconded by Dave. All were in favor and the motion passed.
Public comment concerning items not on the agenda: There was none.
Master Plan Frank sent around some useful links regarding master plans. SNHPC has good suggestions on how to proceed with a master plan update. It was determined that we will send out a survey with the tax bills in December. Betsey and Dick have also put together a build out RFP and Betsey asked for any changes that others might suggest. RFPs for other towns were used as a model. It was noted that any digitized mapping would greatly facilitate the process. Scott asked if the current master plan could be used as a starting point for the new one. Betsey said yes, but that the board needs to also include any elements required by the state not in our current plan such as maps
showing future goals of the town. Requirements are under the 674:2 section of the RSA’s. It was generally agreed that the board should start with build out, then send out a survey that incorporates the results of the build out. It was determined that build out proposals should be due 30 days from the date the RFP is publicized. Scott asked what the board should be doing while waiting for the build out to be completed. Daren suggested that at the next meeting, the board should go through the previous survey section by section, making changes or additions as warranted. Larry asked if the build out will include updated population statistics, including the change from second home use to permanent residence. Dick said the voter rolls will help us with that and maybe even the number of car registrations will as well
Nominating Committee Dave Treadwell reported that because of the number of seats, alternate and full, which either already need to be filled, or whose terms are about to expire, the selection process has been difficult. Once the Board of Selectmen has made their appointments, hopefully before the next meeting, the nominating committee will be able to move forward.
Old Business Scott went to the breakfast for community / business leaders and gave a brief report. MWV's very rapid increase in aging is due to a lack of affordable hosing and well paying jobs which make it difficult for young people and families to stay or move into the area. The meeting is intended to be the first of several with the goal of coming up with strategies to reverse the current trend via regional collaboration of MWV business and local government leaders. The next meeting will be on June 27th and Scott urged the other board members to attend if possible.
Betsey noted an upcoming affordable housing charette to be held June 3rd through 6th. Over the four days, three properties in the MWV, including the Thompson House property in Jackson, will be considered as possible affordable housing sites.
New Business There was none
Adjournment Betsey moved and Dave seconded a motion to adjourn. All wer
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