Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting
May 29, 2007
6:30 PM Chair Bock opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Peter Bock, Bill Netishen, and Mary Bonser.
Others: Heidi Seaverns
Guests: Charlene Andersen, Paul Colby, Therese Thompson, Cheryl Smith, Mike Russo, Judy Doughty, Gail Mills, Chris Mills, Pat Pickford, Steve White, Grace LaPointe, Vern Dingman, Jack Curtis, and Chris Reagan.
Regarding department business, the Board briefly discussed the police accreditation
process. The Board would like Chief English to contact Local Government Center (LCG) and get the specifics-costs, timeline etc.-associated with the accreditation through LGC. Ms Seaverns will make contact with the Chief.
Regarding outstanding minutes;
Motion: Netishen, second Bonser to accept as written the minutes of April 19, 2007.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Netishen, second Bonser to accept as amended the minutes of April 30, 2007.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to accept as written the minutes of May 7, 2007.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
The Board next addressed the signature file:
The Board reviewed and signed 3 Veteran’s tax credit applications, which were all approved. Theses 3 applications had been denied earlier in the year. Further investigation of these individual’s eligibility revealed they were entitled to the credit.
Motion: Bock second Bonser to approve the timber tax levy for 2006 for Map 66 Lot 2; Map 52 Lot 4-2; Map 25 Lot 16-2 and Map 42 Lot 18.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to accept the timber tax levy for 2006 for Map 52 Lot 6-6; Map 52 Lot 6-5; Map 25 Lot 16-1 and Map 29 Lot 8.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Ms. Seaverns reported to the Board that there was 1 outstanding Timber Report of Cut for 2006. The landowner & logger had been notified in writing they have until May 31, 2007 to submit the report to the office or doomage will be assessed.
The Board signed an Intent to Cut for Map 4 Lot 8.
Motion: Bock second Netishen to approve the current use application for Map 45 Lot 1 and Map 52 Lot 7-1.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
7:00PM The first appointment was Steve White. Mr. Dingman stepped forward to address the Board on Mr. White’s behalf. Chair Bock asked if there was any additional information since the Board last met with Mr. White on April 30, 2007. He stated that Mr. White had consulted with an attorney a week ago in regard to subdividing off a private road. Mr. Dingman went on to say that the attorney was preparing a letter for the Board that would provide supporting documentation that would allow this subdivision to happen. Mr. Netishen asked if there was any new information in writing for the Board to review. Mr. Dingman stated there was not. Mr. Netishen then asked if Mr. White had contacted the owners of the road. Mr. White stated he had not spoken with the owners as yet. Discussion followed about the private road issue. Mr.
Bock stated that once the letter had been received from Mr. White’s attorney, it would be forwarded to the Town’s attorney for review and comment. If the Board felt a site walk was necessary, they would schedule it after this. Mr. Dingman thanked the Board for their time. Mr. Dingman, Steve White, Grace LaPointe and Jack Curtis left the meeting.
The Board next acted on three abatements, two of which are Town owned properties that had not been changed to exempt and one that was a duplicate billing.
Motion: Bock, second Netishen to approve abatement in the amount of $ 25.00 for Map 34
Lot 1 (tax deeded property).
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to approve abatement in the amount of $ 109.00 for Map 43
Lot 4A (gift to Town).
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bock, second Bonser to approve abatement in the amount of $ 678.00 for Map 57
Lot 2 (duplicate billing).
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
The next appointment on the agenda was with Mike Russo of the Neighborhood Guardians. Mr. Bock reminded the audience that all questions should be directed to the Chairman and everyone should be courteous to one another. Mr. Russo stepped forward to address the Board. He referred to his letter dated May 21, 2007, which discussed the Neighborhood Guardian’s view of the validity of the building permit for USA Springs. The letter also indicated that the Guardians would like the Town to seek alternate council in this and all other matters. Judy Doughty stepped forward to address the Board. She explained her frustration at the fact that the Zoning Ordinance enacted several years ago regarding bottling facilities in Town had been negated by a stipulation filed as apart of the final order of Superior Court Docket No:
04-E-0173. Much discussion followed about the ordinance, Attorney Teague and the Selectmen’s responsibilities. Chris Mills addressed the Board and expressed the same concerns. Mr. Bock asked if there were copies available of the information that Mr. Mills and Mr. Russo were referencing. Mr. Mills stated there were no extra copies. Mr. Netishen stated that this discussion about the ordinance was not mentioned in the letter and therefore the Board was not prepared to speak to the issue. Mr. Bock asked that the Guardians submit the information they were referencing along with a cover letter highlighting their concerns so the Board could review it and then comment on it. More discussion followed. Ms. Bonser asked if the Neighborhood Guardians had considered asking the Court for an injunction for USA Springs to stop work. Mr. Russo replied that the Guardians did not have the funds necessary for an injunction. Much discussion followed about the Guardian’s pending appeals with
DOT & Superior Court. Mr. Russo, Ms. Doughty, the Mills, Pat Pickford and Therese Thompson left the meeting at this point.
The Board then acted on the Land Use Change Taxes before them;
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to approve the Land Use Change Tax for Map 11 Lot 7-3 for the amount of $ 8,000.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to approve the Land Use Change Tax for Map 3 Lot 6-1 for the amount of $ 1,200.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to approve the Land Use Change Tax for Map 5 Lot 2-1C for the amount of $ 13,500.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to approve the Land Use Change Tax for Map 11 Lot 9-3 for the amount of $ 8,000.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to approve the Land Use Change Tax for Map 11 Lot 7-2 for the amount of $ 8,000.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Bock reported to the Board that the planning for Nottingham Day continues. The celebration will be held here on September 15th with a rain date of September 16th. The committee is working toward having the event at the Elementary School in 2008. The Board then reviewed the mail. There was a request from a taxpayer for abatement of interest for 2006 2nd issue taxes. The Board directed Ms. Seaverns to let the taxpayer know while they sympathize with her situation, they will not abate the interest accrued.
Mr. Bock asked Paul Colby for an update on the progress on the construction of the new Fire Station. Mr. Colby reported that progress is being made. Gene Perreault has been on the site and the Building Committee toured the site last Friday. Mr. Bock reminded everyone to stay off the site for the new Fire Station. Work has begun and the general public should not be on the site.
8:10 PM Having no further business before the Board,
Motion: Netishen, second Bonser to adjourn.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heidi Seaverns
Approved as printed
6/11/07
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