NEWTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015
TIME: 6PM
LOCATION: NEWTON TOWN HALL, 2 TOWN HALL ROAD
PUBLIC MEETING
- Call to Order, Roll Call Vote
Chairman Donovan opened the public meeting at 6:02pm. In attendance were Selectmen Robert S. Donovan, Jr., Chairman, James L. Doggett, Vice Chairman, Matthew A. Burrill, Lawrence B. Foote, Charles R. Melvin, Sr., Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley and Office Manager Mary B. Winglass. The meeting was audio taped; minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Winglass.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Introduction of Guests
- Approval of Minutes (Review prior to meeting)
- Selectmen’s Public and Nonpublic Meeting minutes dated January 6, 2015
Doggett moved to accept the Selectmen’s Public and Nonpublic Meeting minutes dated January 6, 2015. Second by Melvin with a unanimous vote.
- Selectmen’s Nonpublic Meeting minutes dated December 16, 2014
Doggett moved to accept the Selectmen’s Nonpublic Meeting minutes dated December 16, 2014. Second by Burrill with a unanimous vote.
- Todd Fitzgerald Re: Granite State Organics
Representatives from Granite State Organics present: Chris Edwards, Julio Fuentes and Joe Lusardi. Todd Fitzgerald presented an option for consideration to the Town of Newton. Granite State Organics is a non-profit organization providing medical marijuana products, upon the receipt of a NH DHHS-issued license, to qualified patients with safe, affordable and high-quality products as part of their physician-supervised care regimen in a secure and community-sensitive environment.
A discussion took place on the State of NH passing its regulation and issued an RFP with a due date of January 28, 2015. Granite State Organics expressed an interest in Newton and put forth this option to the members of the Board and if interested asked for a letter of non-opposition to include in the application to the State. Granite State Organics discussed the 50K per year host agreement to the community with the possibility of additional revenue to towns that allow for a dispensary. A discussion took place with the benefits to those suffering with cancer, MS, seizures and other serious medical conditions. Granite State Organics stated that they are meeting with other towns but Newton is desirable for a growth site but not ideal for patient access.
The Board talked about the town’s regulations per the zoning ordinances with required approval by the Planning Board which may also include a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board set a meeting for Monday, January 26, 2015, 6pm at the Town Hall to open up this option to the town residents in a public forum.
- NH Dept of Safety Re: Recognition of Emergency Operations
The Board asked to put this item on the next agenda in order to publicly recognize the members of the emergency operations.
- Reappointment of Health Officer Robert Leverone
Doggett moved to reappoint Health Officer Robert Leverone for another term. Second by Melvin with a unanimous vote.
- Announcements
- Other Business, Sign Manifests, Requisitions, Abatements, Tax Credits, Correspondence and Appointments
Doggett moved to sign the Payroll Manifest dated 1/16/15 for the pay period 12/28-1/10. Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to sign the Vendor Manifest dated 1/19/15 in the amount of $44,223.76. Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to sign the Police Department Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Year End Report (Asset Forfeiture-DeVito). Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a $526.58 abatement for 21 Dugway Road, Map 16-5-3. Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a $215.30 abatement for 52 Williamine Drive, Map 8-2-17. Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a $487.79 abatement for 2 Puzzle Lane, Map 14-1-27-1. Second by Melvin with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a $69.22 abatement for 3 Puzzle Lane, Map 14-1-27-4 Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a $19.38 abatement for 6 Puzzle Lane U-10, Map 14-1-27-3-10. Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a $24.01 abatement for 6 Puzzle Lane U-11, Map 14-1-27-3-11. Second by Foote with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a 2015 Veteran Credit for Map 8-3-11-64. Second by Burrill with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to deny a Veteran Credit for Map 7-3-28-2. Second by Burrill with a unanimous vote.
Doggett moved to approve a 2015 Veteran Credit for Map 8-3-11-59. Second by Burrill with a unanimous vote.
The Board signed the 2015 MS-636 Draft Budget - Not for Official Posting and the 2015 MS-DT Default Budget. Once the final posting documents are ready the Board will come in to sign the documents.
Donovan motioned to adjourn at 7:03pm. Second by Doggett with a unanimous vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Winglass, Office Manager
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