BACC Minutes 07.08.09
July 30, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
July 8th, 2009
PRESENT: John Bruss, Kate Dobrowski, Director, Debbie Flinkstrom, Fred Hubley, Ona Ruchti, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Mary Ann Wright.
Elaine Warren was a guest at our meeting.
John Bruss, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Minutes of the June 10th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kate, our director, gave all board members a copy of her report for the month at the meeting. A copy of the report and the minutes are sent to the website, Bradford NH.org. , for publication Kate discussed with the board the letter received from Alison Jones regarding transportation for Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp. ( letter on file). A motion was made and passed that the contents of the letter should be brought to the town selectmen for their decision. The camp will be starting on Monday, July 13th.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Still waiting for a return call from the electrician to install the new dishwasher from the Bradford Women’s Club. Floor will be waxed in KAP room sometime this month.
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE: Ona gave the following report on the Senior group. The quilters are still busy working on the quilt. Addy Stewart had her blood pressure clinic available for checkups. A movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” was available for the group to see. Bag lunches were supplied by Phil. Tom Riley had a good showing for the AARP Driver Safety course. Elaine and John Warren had the exercise class for breakfast on June 26th. This was the last day of exercises till Labor Day. A Visa gift was given to the Warrens. Ona encouraged the group to attend the Lettvin Concerts. Proceeds from the concerts are shared with the Union Congregational Society and Bradford Area Community Center.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen sent a report in that the VNA is currently pricing cholesterol machines for community clinics. They are also planning a half day event on the topic of Alzheimers, scheduled for mid September. Ellen will be replacing Maureen Strachan on the Senior Center Advisory Board.
KAP REPRESENTATIVE: Mary Ann reported that they have hired Heather Smith as the new KAP head teacher. They are still processing the applications for an assistant teacher. KAP will be having a meeting on 7/22, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
PARKS AND RECREATION: A discussion was held about the Cow Flop Bingo. No cows were available after a lawn was found to use. Debbie reported they had 60 plus for beef roast dinner. $91.00 was received from the Baton Twirlers popcorn machine sales. They had 176 runners in the Independence Day race. Additional Parks and Recreation information is included in the director’s report.
CHAIR’S REPORT. John reported that the Lettvin ads have been covered and we have some new ads for the program. He encouraged members to attend the concerts.
OLD BUSINESS: Fran is continuing to meet her yoga classes agreement with us.
NEW BUSINESS: none
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm. Next meeting 8/12/09
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski, Dawn Rich (minutes unapproved)
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
July 8, 2009
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS !
A great big thank you to volunteers who helped with the Blood Drive, Beef Roast and Independence Day parade.
Maintenance +AED
Special software for the AED arrived and has been installed . The batteries were ok so we now have an extra set kept in the filing cabinet drawer. A confirmation log was sent to Zoll via email. The charge for the new batteries and infra-red cable was 59.90.
New Games and Movie Night
Volunteers Bianca Pelkey and Eric Edwards have stepped up to host a new Movie and game night at the BACC. July 10 from 4 -6:30 will be the first movie . July 23rd will be the first game night from 4 -7:30. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Farmers Market
Rain put a damper on the last Farmers Market of July 2. Signs have been made.
Canning Workshop
Scheduled with the Co-op extension for August 25
Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp
The registrations for Nature’s Circle are 58 out of 60 available slots. Additional registration forms were recently sent out. The Friends of The BACC have agreed to subsidize scholarships of $1500. The staff is in place and paperwork being filled out. We have transportation through First Student /Alison Jones pending approval by selectmen.
Yoga- Fran Vanais
Fran brought in a June payment as scheduled.
Parks and Recreation
Archery Program Archery Program will continue at Funday and in the fall . In general the attendance was variable and was probably influenced by baseball season.
Swimming Lessons
Registrations are coming in for swim lessons
Bloodmobile
Thank you volunteers for your help with the Bloodmobile.
Scott Chisholm from Red Cross called with the count of 33 units taken and 27 used.
NEW SIGNS FOR FRENCH”S PARK
Thanks go to Steve Lucier and his crew who installed the signs at French’s Park.
We now have 3 more signs to be installed from the Moose plate grant
Met with Andrea Lamoreaux about additional improvements to French’s Park. We will meet again soon.
Independence Day Events
Margaret Raymond has the report on Beef Roast and other income/ expenses for Parks
Funday and Winterfest Plans
Special Town Meeting Sept 1, 2009
July 29, 2009
Rules governing the special town meeting for ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funds must be held only for this purpose. Our meeting will have two sessions. One for the ARRA funds only and the second to consider TIF District and the Municipal and Transportation Capital Reserve Fund issue. They will be held on the same day, with the second session immediately following the close of the first.Town Meeting session #1
Article 1: Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $64,511 to rehire a full time officer for the police department with a salary of $38,600 and benefits of $25,911. Said hiring to be conditioned upon receiving a grant for 100% of the officers salary and benefits from the COPS Hiring Recovery Program, said funds to be received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which if awarded would provide salary and benefits for three (3) years and require the town to fund the position awarded under the grant for the 4th year. If approved, funding for this position will be contained in the operating budget for the 4th year.
Town Meeting session #2
Article 1: To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 162-K which will allow the town to establish one or more development districts?
Article 2: To see if the town will vote to establish a development district to be known as the “Downtown Bradford Improvement TIF District” pursuant to RSA 162-K:5 and to establish a development program and tax increment financing plan as proposed by the selectmen pursuant to RSA 162-K:6, RSA 162-K:9 and 162-K:10 for the “Downtown Bradford Improvement TIF District.” The “Downtown Bradford Improvement TIF District” shall consist of the following parcels:
Tax Map 3, Lots 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, 90, 93, 94 (including sub lots 1-25), 95,96-99, 101-104, 110; Tax Map 17, Lots 1-15, 21-25, 27–40, 44-45, 47-62, 69-70; Tax Map 16, Lots 75, 83-85, 87-105, 115, 116.
The passage of this Article is contingent upon the passage of Article 1.
If Articles one and two pass Article three and four will be withdrawn
Article 3: To see if the town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purposes of municipal and transportation improvements to be known as the Municipal and Transportation Capital Improvement Fund to fund, wholly or in part, improvements in the local or regional transportation system including roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, parking and intermodal facilities and public transportation. The fund may be used for engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction costs of transportation facilities, and for operating and capital costs of public transportation only. The fund may be used as matching funds for state or federal funds allocated for local or regional transportation improvements. Such funds shall be appropriated for the purposes provided in this paragraph only and shall not be used to offset any other non-transportation appropriations made by the municipality. The selectmen shall be agents to expend from the Municipal and Transportation Capital Improvement Fund.
Article 4: To see if the town will vote to adopt RSA 261:153, IV to collect a $5.00 fee in addition to the motor vehicle registration fee for the purpose of funding the Municipal and Transportation Capital Improvement Fund. Of this amount, not more than $0.50 of each fee paid may be retained by the town for administrative costs. The remaining amount shall accounted for, and each year an amount equivalent to the fees collected in the previous year (less the administrative fee) shall be raised and appropriated to be added to the Municipal and Transportation Capital Improvement Fund. Ballot vote.
This Article is contingent upon the passage of Article 3.
Public Hearing 08.11.09 Tax Incremental Financing District
July 29, 2009
Bradford Board of Selectmen
P.O. Box 436
Bradford, NH 03221
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Bradford Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in the Bradford Town Hall concerning the proposed adoption of RSA Chapter 162-K regarding tax incremental financing districts. The Board of Selectmen will present the following:
1. The proposal for the Town to adopt the authority to establish tax increment financing districts in RSA 162-K:1 regarding Municipal Economic Development and Revitalization Districts, which would grant the Town all the authorities, powers, duties and responsibilities in that chapter.
2. The proposal for the Town to establish, according to RSA 162;K:5, the DOWNTOWN BRADFORD IMPROVEMENT Tax Increment Financing District, whose boundaries would encompass 122 parcels, encompassing approximately 340 acres bounded by West Main Street, East Main Street, Old Warner Road and State Route 103.
3. The proposal to adopt, according to RSA 162-K:6, RSA 162-K:9 and RSA 162-K:10, the DOWNTOWN BRADFORD IMPROVEMENT District Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan.
You are invited to appear in person or by agent or counsel to state reasons why you think this proposal should or should not be adopted. Written comments should be submitted to the Bradford Board of Selectmen’s Office prior to the hearing.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Behr
Town Administrator
Bradford, NH 03221
Selectman’s Agenda 07.28.09
July 28, 2009
NOTICE - This is an extra meeting to deal with primarily the TIF reportAgenda
Selectmen’s Meeting
July 28, 2009
Pledge allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances
1. Stephen Heavener, CRDC regarding the TIF report
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifests for review and signatures
2. Release Sailer and Hansen checks
3. Side walk grant
4. Letters for signature
Conservation Commission Minutes 07.21.09
July 25, 2009
Draft Meeting Notes Bradford Conservation Commission
Date: July 21, 2009
Location: Brown Memorial Library
Time: 7pm
Present: Nathanial Bruss, Brooks McCandlish, J. Ann Eldridge, Meg Fearnley, Amy Blitzer, alternate.
Secretary’s notes: Meeting notes of June 16, 2009.
Treasurer’s notes: Interest earned. No transactions.
Correspondence: Notice from DES re: Morrow incomplete application. Expedited Minimum Impact Wetlands Permit, owner Duffet, signed and delivered to Town Clerk. Notice from DES re: application denied, owner Pickman, deadline for response to DES questions passed. Notice from CRNHPC about a grant for 30 hours planning assistance. Some topics seemed relevant to conservation commission goals, but no need at this time. Will pass information to Planning Board and can assist that board with any projects.
Discussed public presentation on coyotes with Chris Schadler. Date set for September 25th. Cost of $175 plus gas and gratuity, Trustees of library voted to participate. Location will be the Elementary School. Meg left message with Bradford Fish and Game about their potential participation in hosting.
Nathanial attended the Merrimack County Conservation District meeting, discussion of role of conservation district and NRCS (formerly soil conservation service.) There is assistance available for education and grant-writing for ‘on the ground’ projects.
Quarterly report from the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust outreach meeting discussed. Ann to report back to them about contacts in town. Conservation Commission chair meeting on October 29, Thursday. Bradford as part of discussion on Wildlife Action Plan progress. There will be a regional outreach workshop for interested landowners and organizations about sensitive habitats and their protection and management. Possible focus, grassland and floodplain habitats. Next quarterly meeting is September 17 at 3pm, New London.
Nathanial has contacted the Bradford Elementary School and is researching programs that can be brought to the school regarding resources and natural sciences.
Fourth of July booth discussed. Worth the effort? Few opportunities for public to obtain conservation information, however, suggest limit amount of paperwork/maps…too overwhelming. More photographs.
Trail maintenance needed on Rowe/Low State Forest trail. Will set a date in the fall for workday. Sign for the West Meadow Wetlands Conservation Land has disappeared. Will contact Road Agent.
Draft NRI maps reviewed. [see separate notes]
Discussion on how to handle complaints received. Selectmen are the only enforcing entity. Landowners do not like to complain about abutters, should the Conservation Commission step in or refer them to the Selectmen or State only? Other towns have a range of responses. Topic of discussion at conservation commission chair meeting at ASLPT in October.
Survey reviewed yet again. Brooks to purchase paper, Nathanial to retrieve labels. Ann to finalize document.
Meeting adjourned way too late.
Respectfully submitted, JA Eldridge
Library Trustees 07.06.09
July 22, 2009
Brown Memorial Library
Minutes from July 6, 2009 Trustee Meeting
Attendance included: Meg Fearnley, Bea Howe, Bob Manchester, Rod Jones, Patty Furness, Brooks McCandlish and Erica Gross
1. The minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted.
2. The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted. A motion was made to accept all donations made to Brown Memorial Library for the month of June, in the amount of $221.01 ($57.50 – book bags).
We also received the rest of the appropriation of the Town.
The book sale brought in $727.00 of which $25.00 of that amount was book bag sales.
3. July 4th parade was wonderful. Congratulations to all for taking 1st prize
and best costumes.
4. Plans for our Fundraising BBQ Dinner are underway with one addition to the menu. Zucchini and squash casserole will be put back on the menu.
5. Chris Schadler will present a program on Sept 25th on Coyotes and Wolves in New England. This program is co-sponsored with the Bradford Conservation Commission.
6. The Auditor suggests that all bills should be placed in the town’s hands. He also suggests that another pair of eyes should be overseeing Bea’s work. It was a unanimous vote to keep everything in our Treasurer’s hand. She does a great job and is extremely trustworthy. The auditor will be told that his recommendations will be taken under advisement. Which they were.
7. Next meeting is on August 3rd at 7:00pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Erica Gross, Secretary
Select Board Minutes 07.20.09
July 22, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JULY 20, 2009
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Charles Meany, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:25pm with Peter Fenton, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Review and Consideration of July 7, 2009 Minutes:
Peter Fenton pointed out that on page 1 should read: Motion was made by Peter Fenton to repair the culverts down to Route 114 from the Willett property, and will seal the lower part of Old Warner Road from the Willett property to the other end towards Route 103.
Motion was made by Jack Meaney to approve the July 7, 2009 minutes with the above noted edit. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
Appearances:
Steve Lucier came before the Selectmen requesting a “Head Way Speed Only” sign be put in near the boat ramp requested by the Lake Massasecum Association. It was suggested that this being a State Ramp, they should go to the State Marine Patrol. It was also pointed out that Head Way Speed should be attained there anyway, as it is within 150 feet of the shoreline. The Planning Board regulates signs, and there are Zoning Ordinances that are affected by this per Charles Meany, Chair.
Steve Lucier, Road Agent advised the steel girders have not been painted as yet at the new highway garage, but the painter does have the paint.
In reply to a question, Steve Lucier advised the grader cannot be repaired until the painting is done, which should take 3 days to a week for the repair work to be completed on the grader. It was reiterated that until the painting of the girders is completed, the final Sailer check will be withheld.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator questioned if the highway crew would be able to utilize the use of prisoners to help not only with the sidewalks, but with painting the rails on bridges and cemetery fences as well as weed whacking municipal areas. The next possible date for them is September 14, 2009. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised Officer Forge will be in town with the prisoners.
Charles Meany, Chair advised he had spoken with Harry Weatherby today regarding a basic plan of how the sidewalks may be taken apart and what needs to be done. If the material is removed from the existing sidewalks, prepare the bed of the sidewalk and put hardpack in and compact it, it would be a suitable base for any further paving or whatever type of surface desired. Cheryl Behr, Administrator pointed out that Main Street was originally a State Road, with the right of way being 35 feet from the Center of the Road.
Tom Riley, Cemetery Committee Member presented the Selectmen with a layout of a section of Sunny Plain Cemetery lots and explained the lot sizes which had been done years ago. There is nothing smaller than a 4 foot lot. The size of the lots carry through the whole cemetery, allowing all the stones to line up. Tom Riley will be holding a Public Hearing to update the regulations on Thursday. Tom Riley advised there is a state law that a Burial Permit must be available for each lot. Tom advised that after the Thursday meeting, all Undertakers and Crematories that are dealt with will be notified of the State Regulations. Jan Riley advised that sometimes they are away, and if they are, the next in the chain of command would be contacted.
Kate Dobrowski, Community Center - Transportation issues.
Kate did not attend tonight’s meeting, however, some e-mails from her were reviewed.
Accounts Payable and payroll checks were signed.
DRA paperwork was signed.
DPX2 - Planning Board response - Selectmen are the enforcers
As a result from receiving word from the attorney by Cheryl Behr, Administrator, she spoke with Phil LaMoreaux, Chair of Planning Board who advised he was going to the Site to verify what was outstanding from the plans for DPX2. Jack Meaney advised the discussion at the last Planning Board meeting that trees and shrubs are still missing on the property plus some security lighting as being non- conforming.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton to sign off on DPX2 as being complete. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Charles Meany recused himself. Motion carried 2-0
The proposed Sidewalk Grant was discussed as to type of material to be used whether stamped concrete or asphalt. The 5 areas of the Phases include: Design, E. Main Street, W. Main Street, Post Office and School.
The list of Police calls for service was perused.
Marlene Freyler asked if she could get the flags used for Memorial Day and the 4th of July, check them over to see which ones are still good and fold them and she was told yes. Further discussion regarding the flags will be held at a later time.
Marlene also advised she had spoken with Mike Ripberger, and he will repair the ruts in the Brown Shattuck field for the $160.00 available from the 4th of July money.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton that Marlene Freyler be in charge of Christmas decorations to be placed on the street such as the 4th of July decorations. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried.
Charles Meany, Chair questioned Marlene Freyler if the electrical problem at Brown Shattuck will be taken care of to which she responded she will get an electrician, it will be fixed, and the money is available.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised a Warrant needs to be prepared for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday September 1, 2009. Cheryl handed out a scheduled time line in preparation for the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm to go into Non-public session per RSA 91:A:3:II for personnel issues.
Non-Public Session
Present: Charles Meany, Chair, Peter Fenton, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton and seconded by Jack Meaney that a letter be written regarding a boundary line dispute. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
No other decisions were made.
Adjourn to regular meeting at 8:00pm.
Adjourned 8:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Conservation Commission News & Activities
July 22, 2009
Bradford Conservation Commission News
Three events to watch for this year:
The Conservation Commission, as part of the process of up-dating the town’s Natural Resource Inventory, will be mailing a brief survey to all landowners to assess the current condi-tion and uses of the town’s soils, waters, wildlife, forestry, and agriculture. Please help make this report as accurate as pos-sible by your participation.
Save the date – September 25th Chris Schadler, wild canid ecologist, will give a presentation on the eastern coyote. Topics include: How coyotes use the landscape and interact with humans and the question “Do we really want wildness in New England”?
Save the date - October 15th at 7pm at the Town Hall for the public unveiling of the draft report and maps of the updated inventory. Your input invited!
Planning Board Minutes 07.14.09
July 22, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 14, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the July 14th meeting at 7:00pm with Jack Meaney, Selectmen Representative, Barbara Vannata, Marcia Keller, Barry Wheeler, Bill Glennie, Sonny Harris, Jane Johnsen, Alternate, Jim Bibbo, Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Review and Consideration of June 9, 2009 Minutes:
Motion was made by Barbara Vannata to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 7-0.
To Do Folder:
Mention was made of the upcoming meeting on July 28, 2009 when Ben Frost, CTAP will hold an Affordable Housing Workshop at 7:00pm. at the Town Hall.
Also mentioned is a Regional Environmental Program information from CNHRPC. Another Affordable Housing Workshop is planned to be held in Dunbarton on July 22, 2009 at the Dunbarton Elementary School.
A Minimum Impact Expedited Application copy was received regarding 40 East Shore Drive, for a seasonal dock, 4.5 feet wide 30 feet long on Lake Massasecum.
SEA Town Consulting Engineer, Standard dredge and fill application for West Road over Hoyt Brook was received.
NOD from ZBA for Jim Bibbo property, with variance granted.
NOD from ZBA for George Freyler property, with variance granted.
Conceptual Consultation:
Corsair Realty, Gravel Pit, Pleasant Valley Road, Map 7, Lot 29
Steven D. Riker, CWS, NHSC Environmental Consultants represented Harriet Hobbs in the excavation - reclamation project of the gravel pit on Pleasant Valley Road. A packet was presented to the board members which included a Topo map, Tax Map, Flood Map, Soil Survey Report, Soil Map showing existing gravel pit, and Alteration of Terrain Permit. Mr. Riker advised this is in the early planning stages, and the client wants to double the size of the pit, and an application will be coming at a later time. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised the Circuit Rider will be available if needed. Mr. Riker questioned if the board would grant initial approval in receipt of other permits that have been applied for, such as Wetlands Permit and Alteration of Terrain Permit? Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised the board cannot commit to that, but if requested upon application, it could be considered.
Jeffrey and Marie Dow, 16-18 Bacon Road, Map 18, Lot 16, Minor Subdivision.
Marie Dow appeared before the Selectmen regarding about ¾ of an acre which they would like to divide in half, on lot 16. Also looking for an easement for the driveway so they could get down to the house on the lake. Each half of the property has their own septic system. This is a non-conforming lot. It was suggested that Shoreland Protection should be contacted. This would have to go to the ZBA for a variance.
Lumber Barn, Doug Webb, Site Plan Revision, Route 114, Map 7, Lot 2
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair recused himself as he is an abutter, and Marcia Keller, was Acting Chair. Marcia Keller expressed concern on the “new” off premise sign advertising the Power Barn, which has replaced the Rosewood Inn sign. Jack Meaney questioned the owner’s not knowing about the off premise sign tonight as being in question, and there are really two different concerns on the floor. The original Site Plan does show the Rose Wood Sign. It was suggested that a letter be written to ZBA advising the sign is non- conforming and a variance could be obtained for the off premise sign.
Doug Webb advised the proposal for the sign in question for the Site Plan Revision, will be done in three phases. The fluorescent lighting will be totally encased and will be on switches. Doug Webb advised that within that sign, there is 90 Square Feet which will be lit and has been in existence since day one. This will be lit on both sides.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to approve Phase I for the Lumber Barn Site Plan Revision for the large sign. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried 6-0.
Doug Webb, Lumber Barn crossed out Phase 2 and 3 on the Site Plan Revision and will come back with Phase II and Phase III when they are ready.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair returned.
A Notice of Decision will be done for the smaller Rosewood Inn sign that has been replaced with Power Barn sign.
Gateway Rental Storage - Site Plan Revision - Rick Deschesne, Map 3, Lot 82:
No one was present from Gateway Rental Storage.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair read the Site Plan Revision regarding a portable Sandwich Board, placed on the end of Breezy Hill Road.
Jack Meaney recused himself as being an abutter.
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to deny the Site Plan Application Revision from Rick Deschesne for Gateway Rental Storage as incomplete. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 6-0.
A letter will be written to Mr. Deschesne.
Peter Isham - Gravel Pit, Pleasant Valley Road, Map 6, Lot 106. Represented by Robert Stewart, Jr.
The review letter written by Matt Monahan, CNHRPC on May 27, 2009 was reviewed and discussed by the Planning Board and Mr. Robert Stewart, Jr. Mr. Stewart, Jr. advised Mr. Isham desires to close the pit and deal with the stone left from the Route 114 work. Mr. Stewart, Jr. advised the closure plan is basically the same plan as presented before, and was initially approved by this board. The plan is to crush the stone in two phases, which would be a number of days in each of two years, because of the expense to crush it. In the conversation with Matt Monahan, CNHRPC the plan was to have: a current closure plan, a bond, and a time period for the closure as well as processing the material there. It was thought that the time frame to crush the existing rock could take up to two years, and the hours to crush could be from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, with a total of crushing time of 6 to 8 weeks. A rough estimate of total yards was 23,000. Question was asked if the rocks could be removed and crushed elsewhere and the answer was it could not be done. The reclamation plan is on file. It was advised that if mixing the rock that is being crushed with some gravel in the pit, and it is 300 Cubic Yards or more, then a permit would be required. Much discussion ensued between the board and the applicants. Mr. Stewart, Jr. advised he spent several hours with the Circuit Rider from CNHRPC and came to the Planning Board with the recommendations he was given. Now he came in presenting the recommendations, and the board has a different opinion, consequently, he is frustrated. Marcia Keller suggested the difference is the statement made by Mr. Robert Stewart, Jr. that they need to use material from the pit to mix with the crushed rock to make it viable, which does not appear in their recommendation, but then would require a permit. Also mentioned was that abutters would need to be addressed and a Public Hearing posted. Consensus is that an Application is required and also a note needs to be on the application stating blasting is required if in fact it is.
Sidewalk/TIF Project:
For informational purposes, Marcia Keller handed out a map that Cheryl Behr, Administrator, had outlined showing proposed total area of sidewalks considered as well as current value of properties within that area. Discussion ensued.
Adjourned 10:05pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Select Board Agenda 07.20.09
July 17, 2009
NOTICE - DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JULY 20TH FOR THIS WEEK ONLYAgenda
Selectmen’s Meeting
July 21, 2009
Pledge allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances
1. Steve Lucier -
2. Jay Tucker, BNSYS - July 4th damage to the Ball Field - complete damage
3. Tom Riley - Cemetery
4.
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifests for review and signatures
2.
5. Non public session per RSA 91:A:3:II for personnel issues. Robert Toppi
