Town of Lyme
Board of Selectmen
Minutes 03 December 2003
The Lyme Board of Selectmen convened its regular meeting at 9:00 AM. Allan Newton, Dick Jones, Pete Bleyler, and Carole Bont (Administrative Assistant) attended the entire meeting. Mike Hinsley, Charles Ragan, Dennis Keleman, Carola Lea, Claudia Kern, Phil Kern, Tom Hughes, and Sally Ramsden attended parts of the meeting.
The minutes of 19 November 2003 were approved.
Dick Jones investigated the alleged release of 911 data by the Lyme Police Department. The Lyme Police Department does not have 911 data on computer nor in a printout, so could not have provided any information from that source. If anyone asks for a phone number, they will be handed the telephone directory to look up the number themselves. Police Chief Field has no recollection of anyone inquiring about a phone number as reported in the 19 November 2003 minutes.
Mike Hinsley and Charles Ragan came in to discuss the specifications and a contract for the purchase of a new fire truck. Mike and Charles will request the contractor, E-One, to revise the letter to indicate that final approval is subject to an affirmative vote at the 2004 Town Meeting.
Carola Lea, Claudia Kern, et. al. came in to discuss the pros and cons of having the Lyme Sustainable Energy Committee become a Town Committee, if approved/appointed by the Board. No formal vote was taken; however, the Board was in general agreement that it made sense to make this a Town Committee.
The Board discussed, and signed a memo to the Planning Board, providing input on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
The Board approved the 2003 Property tax warrant.
Discretionary Preservation Easements for Historic Barns: After discussion and review of the checklists, the Board made the following decisions on applications submitted by Cora Emlen and Adair Mulligan and discussed at the Public Hearing held 5 November 2003:
Regarding the application of Cora Emlen, the Board agreed to acquire a discretionary preservation easement in accordance with RSA 79-D:5, and the abatement shall be 40% of the full value assessment in accordance with RSA 79-D:7.
Regarding the application of Adair Mulligan, the Board agreed to acquire a discretionary preservation easement in accordance with RSA 79-D:5, and the abatement shall be 45% of the full value assessment in accordance with RSA 79-D:7.
Sally Ramsden came in to discuss the status of the Lyme Historians picture file request. Allan will be visiting the Hood Museum to discuss how they protect rare and historic items.
The Board discussed the Parking Study Committee's report, and agreed to transmit the report to the Library Trustees and to Town Office employees for their response.
The Board approved the following:
A $100 veteran's abatement for Ralph and Lillian Bircher at 8 On the Common, Map 201 Lot 34.
A $2,500 tax abatement for Elise Garrity at 142 Goose Pond Road, Map 401 Lot 36.
Parking on the Common permits for Full Circle on 12/20/03 and for Crossroads on 12/18/03.
Intent to Cut applications for Alfred Balch on property at Map 414 Lot 30 and for Noreen and Rusty Estes on property at Map 402 Lots 43 and 44.
A 50 cent increase in pay for Scott Bailey, as he has passed his CDL license.
Verizon's request to replace a telephone pole on North Thetford Road.
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 AM.
Pete Bleyler
Recorder
APPROVED: 10DEC03
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