Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting
October 31, 2005
6:30 PM Chair Netishen opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Brown explained several departmental issues.
Mr. Brown brought up a request by Caryn Anderson, a Nottingham resident, to place a temporary sign on the Town Square welcoming home her husband from Iraq. The Board asked several questions about the sign itself; how big would it be and what type and would there be a gathering at the Square. The Board felt the neighbors on the Square should be notified. Mr. Brown will contact Mrs. Anderson to follow up on this issue.
Mr. Brown informed the Board of a request by the Conservation Commission to appoint Janis Duffy to the Commission.
Motion: Netishen, second Bock to approve the Conservation Commission’s recommendation to appoint Janis Duffy as a member of the Conservation Commission.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Brown will make copies to give to the Board of the Employment Security information concerning Nottingham’s page in the New Hampshire Community Profiles.
The Board reviewed the minutes of previous meetings. In the minutes of September 17, 2005, on page 3, the word ‘control’ should be changed to ‘directed’. On page 2, Mr. Bock asked about access to the Planning Board office.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to accept as corrected the minutes of September 17, 2005.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Netishen announced that the donations to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts have been sent in.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to accept as written the non-public minutes of October 17, 2005.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to accept as written the minutes of October 20, 2005.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to accept as written the minutes of October 24, 2005.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Netishen asked if the moderator has presented the budget. The answer was no. Ms. Bonser explained that the moderator is waiting for some more information.
Mr. Brown will give the Board members a copy of a letter from the Secretary of State concerning Help America Vote.
Motion: Netishen, second Bock to accept as corrected in three places the minutes of October 27, 2005.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Brown explained the mowing bids that were received for next year. He has submitted the proposals to the Cemetery Commission for their recommendation. Mr. Brown also explained that additional work by a landscaping service will be required next year. This will be over and above funds budgeted for mowing, both for the Town and Cemeteries. Mr. Brown informed the Board that the present mowing company brought up problems that are present because of motor vehicles driving on the ball fields.
The Republican Forum will be held on Sunday, November 6 starting at 3:00 pm. It was asked if a fee should be charged for use of the facility. This is a free community event. The Board felt that that there should be no charge for the use of the room because it is a community event. Other events will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as requests are received.
The commissioners of the Strafford Regional Planning Commission need recommendations for the Planning Board. They should call Heidi at the Town Office. Some of the information concerning the USA Springs application should be posted on the town website. Mr. Brown will follow up on this.
Mr. Brown will get separate budget worksheets for Mr. Bock when they are ready.
Ms. Bonser asked if there were any issues with the dams in town in light of the recent heavy rains. Mr. Brown explained, the State inspects all dams, both public and private. The Town Office has not received any notification of deficiencies.
Ms. Bonser asked if there was a report from the Building Committee on the new Fire Department land and building. Also, is there a report from NHDES about the site walk that took place at the Bateman property? There is nothing available at this time.
Ms. Bonser stated the Planning Board is behind on the proposed new zoning issues, as they have been very busy dealing with the USA Springs application. The plan is to have the Capital Improvement Program draft ready on November 7, 2005 for submittal to the Strafford Regional Planning Commission.
Mr. Netishen made announcements of upcoming meetings.
Mr. Bock also made an announcement of the Food Pantry meetings.
Ms. Bonser announced the Planning Board would consider the USA Springs application again on Thursday, November 16, 2005.
8:05 PM Motion: Bonser, second Bock to enter into non-public session per
RSA 91:3II (a) & (d).
8:34 PM The Board came out of non-public session.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to keep all discussion in non-public session, non-public.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Having no further business before the Board,
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to adjourn.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Town Administrator
Approved as corrected
11/14/05
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