Town of Nottingham
Selectmen’s Workshop Minutes
January 14, 2009
1:00 PM Acting Chair Bonser opened the workshop and asked those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Mary Bonser, and Peter Bock. Bill Netishen participated by speakerphone.
Others Present: Charles Brown, Town Administrator, Tax Collector, Bill Garnett.
Mr. Brown explained that this meeting was scheduled to act on proposed deed waivers. The Tax Collector had provided the Board with a pending deed list. After review of the list, the Board of Selectmen along with a recommendation from the Town Administrator must decide whether or not to accept a tax deed for properties that are delinquent on payment of taxes. Such actions are taken pursuant to RSA 80:38.
Mr. Brown next informed the Board that two properties have been removed from his recommendation for waiver. Map 20, Lot 8-1, 2005 taxes have been paid and Map 23 Lot 2-13, because of error in communication, the owner must be re-notified.
As two of the properties on the list are located at Cedar Waters Village, Ms. Bonser recused herself from taking any action in their regard. She explained that these properties have been abandoned and have no value. She continued by stating that when such properties exist at Cedar Waters, they make every effort to dispose of these abandoned homes through salvage or recycling so there will be little or no cost to anyone.
Motion: Bock, second Netishen to issue deed waivers for Map 23 Lot 2-59 and Map 23 Lot 2-38.
Mr. Netishen stated his reasoning in that he felt it best to not subject the Town to any undo liability in regard to accepting ownership of abandoned structures on rented property.
Vote: 2 in favor, 1 recusal (Bonser) motion carried.
Mr. Brown explained his recommendation regarding the next two properties. After consideration the following occurred.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to issue a deed waiver for Map 13 Lot 12.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to issue a deed waiver for Map 6 Lot 4.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Netishen faxed the signed documents to Mr. Brown for signature by Mr. Bock and Ms. Bonser.
This concluded business regarding deed waivers.
Ms. Bonser inquired as to Mr. Netishen’s condition and hopes he is on the road to recovery.
Mr. Netishen hopes he can fulfill the remainder of his term but will do what he feels is the best for the Town.
Mr. Brown informed the Board of the Assessing Advisory Committee’s recommendation to place an article in the warrant for a $6,000 stipend for the future Board of Assessors. The
Board’s initial reaction is that it is premature to consider a stipend for the Board of Assessors. This will be discussed further at upcoming meetings.
Having no further business,
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to adjourn.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed 2-0.
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Town Administrator
Approved as written at the March 4, 2009 meeting
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