NOTTINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
August 5, 2009
PUBLIC SESSION
Approved & Amended
Type of Meeting: Scheduled
Method of Notification: Posted at the Nottingham Municipal Building & Nottingham Post Office
Meeting Location: Nottingham Municipal Building
PB Members Present: Arthur Stockus, Secretary; Bill Dean, Vice Chair; Peter Gylfphe, Susan Mooney, Robert “Buzz” Davies; Alternate Member, Mary Bonser; Selectmen’s Representative
PB Members Absent: Scott Canney, Chair; Cheryl Smith; Alt. Member, Traci Chauvey; Alt. Member
Others Present: Lisa Sears; Land Use Clerk, Joshua Stevens, Stephanie Small, Deborah Stevens, Armand Tardiff; NH Electric Coop
Vice Chair Dean called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 pm. Mr. Davies was seated for the open seat.
MOTION by Ms. Mooney to move the review of the minutes to the end of the meeting.
SECOND by Mr. Gylfphe
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Mr. Dean opened the public hearing on:
NH Electric Coop-Tree Trimming on Scenic Roads
Trim Trees in the public row along Stevens Hill Road in regards to line extension in the area of Poles 13B1-40S to 13B1-38, Tax Map 46 Lot 6 (per RSA 231:158 II)
Mr. Tardif explained that he was following procedures for the tree trimming on Stevens Hill Road in order to install poles for Mr. Stevens’s home. Mr. Stevens explained that the pole plan was now going to be changed because one abutter was not willing to grant an easement for the new pole so they changed one pole’s location. The poles now all line up on one side instead of a “Crisscross” design. Mr. Tardiff noted that he was fine with this change and it would not cause any issues.
MOTION by Mr. Gylfphe to approve this amended pole extension plan with tree trimming on the scenic road (westerly side of Stevens Hill Road).
Mr. Davies confirmed the single pole that is changing to now align with the other three poles. Mr. Tardiff agreed and noted that he would need a formal notice of any approval before this could proceed.
SECOND by Mr. Stockus
VOTE 5-Aye. 0- Opposed 1- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Point of Order: Ms. Bonser arrived in the middle of this discussion, she abstained from the vote.
Mrs. Sears will send a Notice of Decision to Mr. Stevens and Mr. Tardif. Mr. Davies noted the changes on the pole plan for the record. The Applicant and Mr. Tardif thanked the Board.
Review of the minutes
June 25, 2009
Line 23 Remove the
Line 48 Change were to where
MOTION by Mr. Stockus to approve the June 25, 2009 minutes as amended.
SECOND by Mr. Davies
VOTE 4-Aye. 0- Opposed 2- Abstained MOTION PASSED
July 1, 2009
Change Reed to Reid throughout the document
Line 26 remove off his property
Line 43 change it to he
Line 46 add ‘s land after Mr. Smith & bias to biased
Line 49 change spend to spent
Line 51 change Smith to Canney
Line 53 delete Little
Line 58 add apostrophe to surveyors
Line 82 add s to system
Line 90 cap T in town
Line 96 delete is
Line 119 change baring to bearing
Line 126 delete how
Line 131 change of to with
Line 136 change his to a & yesterday to recently
Line 138 add d on to note
Line 151 insert that after and
Line 163 delete semicolon
During the discussion of the minutes, Mr. Dean proposed to edit the minutes in two sections (see attached). He passed out copies of his suggested edits noting that he felt it important to include the fact that he believes Mr. Smith threatened him. Mrs. Sears apologized that she did not include that in the minutes because she did not hear that. Mrs. Sears noted that happens when voices get raised & heated and more then one conversation happens at the same time. Ms. Mooney stated she did hear Mr. Smith say “at your own risk”, which Mr. Dean believed to be a threat. Mr. Dean felt the changes were needed for completeness, his perceived bias on his part and the perceived threat made by Mr. Smith to Mr. Dean. He stated that “the bias issue can be slandered if not properly expressed.” He wanted to be
very clear that he was not in conclusion with Mr. Reid, in any way. Mr. Gylfphe stated that he felt Mr. Dean was trying to alter the minutes to bolster his case and at this point he did not support these changes.
MOTION by Mr. Gylfphe to approve the July 1, 2009 minutes as amended.
SECOND by Mr. Davies
The Board did not agree to Mr. Dean’s edits. Mr. Dean asked the Board for input on the issue of threats and how best to handle that. Mrs. Sears noted she could include Mr. Dean’s suggested edits in these minutes as an attachment. Mr. Stockus noted that he felt that perhaps Mr. Smith’s perceived threat was more of a knee jerk reaction considering Mr. Smith ultimately allowed Mr. Dean on his property for the site walk.
VOTE 5-Aye. 0- Opposed 1- Abstained MOTION PASSED
July 15, 2009
Line 13 remove Mr. and Ms.
Line 37 insert a Point of Order explaining why the public hearing was open/closed.
The Board agreed the minutes were confusing because of the opening and closing of the 1st public hearing. Mr. Stockus noted he researched the proper procedure for public hearings as a refresher for himself. Mrs. Sears noted that she can make up a “cheat sheet” guide for the chair or who ever is running the hearing.
Point of Order: It was noted that this evening’s public hearing for the scenic road tree trimming was not properly closed as well. The Board agreed to leave it alone as it can be confusing to try to make a motion to close it at this late point in the meeting.
Ms. Mooney asked Mrs. Sears to check with Ms. Smith if she would prefer to be referred to as Dr. or Ms. Mrs. Sears agreed to ask.
MOTION by Ms. Bonser to approve the July 15, 2009 minutes as amended.
SECOND by Mr. Davies
VOTE 4-Aye. 0- Opposed 2- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Proposed Subdivision Regulations Review with Attorney’s comments
The Board discussed the changes and questions from Attorney Teague in detail. Some of the issues raised by the Attorney, the Board felt were not clear. They discussed and later voted to have him come in and discuss his suggestions and comments. The Board was unable to complete the review but will do so next week before the attorney comes. They will also give a priority to their questions with the Atty. Teague in the interest of time and saving money. Mrs. Sears will contact him for a date he can attend.
MOTION by Ms. Bonser to spend up to $500 to have Attorney Teague come to a meeting to discuss his changes on the proposed Subdivision Regulations.
SECOND by Mr. Gylfphe
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Mr. Gylfphe to accept the changes agreed upon tonight up to page 15 of the proposed subdivision regulations.
SECOND by Mr. Stockus
VOTE 5-Aye. 1- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
There is a workshop meeting next week.
MOTION by Mr. Davies to adjourn.
SECOND by Mr. Stockus
VOTE 4-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa L. Sears
Land Use Clerk
These minutes are subject to approval at a regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting at which time the above minutes are corrected or accepted.
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