Draft: January 12, 2005
Approved: January 19, 2005
TOWN OF LYME
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
January 12, 2005
MINUTES
Attending: Selectmen Dick Jones, Pete Bleyler and Judy Brotman; Staff Dina Cutting, Vickie Davis.
The Meeting opened at 8:05 am.
1. The Selectmen noted that the Non-Public Sessions of December 8, December 15 and December 22, 2004 were entered, by unanimous roll call vote, under the authority of RSA 91-A:3 (c).
2. The Selectmen approved the Minutes of the public session and non-public session of January 5, 2005 as corrected.
3. The Selectmen reviewed the first draft of the employee review of Chief Pauline Field.
4. The Selectmen noted that the Budget Committee voted on Monday, January 10th to add $15,000 to the budget to fund improvements to the Transfer Station as requested by the Transfer Station Committee. This initial addition to the budget is preliminary only. The additional budget item will need to be voted on at the public hearing.
5. The Selectmen signed the 2004 Equalization Municipal Assessment Data Sheets Certificate.
6. The Selectmen approved the Intent-to-Cut for Bill Nichols for Map 409/lot 72.
7. The Selectmen discussed the request of Sue Kirincich to use the Lyme Center Academy Building for yoga classes. The Selectmen reviewed the LCAB policy. The Selectmen approved Ms. Kirncikch’s request subject to sponsorship by a Lyme resident. This approval is valid for 8 weeks, and may be renewed upon request. A deposit of $100 will be required, and a $25 fee will be charged. Ms. Kirinich will provide documentation evidencing insurance and certification.
8. The Selectmen preliminarily approved some minor changes to the LCAB policy, which will be reviewed again next week for a final approval.
9. The Selectmen reappointed Alan Gratorex to the Zoning Board of adjustment through March 2008.
10. The Selectmen voted unanimously to change the fee for building permits to .0025 per thousand in costs, with a minimum fee of $15.00.
11. The Selectmen reconfirmed their acceptance (on November 24, 2004) of a gift to pay for the lighting at the Town skating area. The bill for the installation of the lights, along with a check made out to The town of Lyme, should be submitted to the Town. The town will deposit the check, pay the bill and send the donor a letter signed by the Selectmen recognizing the charitable donation.
12. The Selectmen reviewed their decision to level fund all NGO requests this year, whether or not increases had been requested.
13. The Selectmen voted to go into Non-Public Session at 9:30 am by unanimous roll call vote under the authority of RSA91-A:3 (c) for consideration of hardship abatements and other tax relief requests.
14. The Selectmen returned to pubic session at 9:40 am, having voted:
a. Not to grant additional relief to one request; and
b. Having granted an abatement of $1,174.55 and waived the penalty and fees for late payment of taxes if paid by March 31, 2005.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Lee Shelnutt Brotman
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