WORK SESSION AGENDA
NEWTON PLANNING BOARD
FEBRUARY 27, 2007
Vice-chair Miles called the meeting to order at 7:05pm with the following board members present:
Debra Finnigan, Gary Nelson, James Doggett and Richard LeClair,
Also in attendance was Rubin Hull circuit rider.
1. Coleman McDonaugh: A verbal request of a waver of the hydro-study was made concerning lot 27-1 on Puzzle Lane. No action was taken.
2. Administrative assistant Interviews.
Ms Miles moved to enter non-public session under RSA91-a:3 IIB to interview Administrative Assistant candidates. A poll of the board showed all in the affirmative. The board met with the following candidates.
a. Lisa Babcock, 7:15 PM
b. Kathy Burke, 7:45 PM
The board came to coconscious on a recommended name to suggest to the selectmen
The board came back into public session at 8:27
On a motion of Debra Finnegan, 2nd by Rich LeClerk the board voted to seal the minutes of the non-public session until July 1st, 2007. Unanimous
3. Bond reduction requests
a. Galloway Trucking/CPFG. The board has requested a visual inspection prior to release of any bond money.
b. LaRochelle/George’s Way – The board had issues with the fact that the road agent who gave the opinion that this road was completed and that his company did the work on the road. The Board took no action on this issue.
4. Engineering RFP
There were 12 RFP from various engineering firms for the board’s review. Debbie Finnigan was asked to review them and organize the information in a spreadsheet for the board so the board can evaluate them and make a decision.
5. Other Board Business
Rich LaClair spoke on his concerns about what is happening at the former Teddy Bear Nursery building on Highland Street. Discussion included questions about the antique shop at the corner of Amesbury road and Gould’s Hill. A motion of Gary Nelson with Rich LaClair seconding the board will ask the selectmen to send letter to the two property owners requesting information on their possible non-compliance. Unanimous.
On a motion of Rich LaClair with Gary Nelson seconding the board moved to have Rubin Hull draft an amendment to Reg 8.2.4 to not allow for shared driveways in the town of Newton. 4 in favour, one against (Doggett).
6. The board adjourned at 10:23pm.
Respectfully submitted
James L. Doggett
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