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Monday, 27 September 2004 |
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 7, 2004
Official as of September 28, 2004
Call to Order
Chairman Bryer called the public hearing to order at 6:34pm
Roll Call
Present: Chairman Bryer, Selectmen Edwards, Selectmen DiPaolo
Tammie Beaulieu, Town Administrator
Chairman Bryer read the public hearing advertisement as published in the Suncook Valley Sun newspaper.
The Northwood Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
September 7, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwood Town Hall for the
following:
6:30 p.m. pursuant to RSA 52:5 - Changing Boundaries
Present: Tom Lavigne, Terri Madison, Mary Tebo, Kristine Emery
Expansion of the Village of Northwood Ridge Water District from the
existing boundary of the power lines located on Ridge Road to the
junction of Ridge Road and Sky Farm Road, to include all properties on
Ridge Road in between these two points.
Petitioners: Mary Tebo, Carol and Tom Lavigne, Terri and Kevin
Madison, Clifford and Christine Emery, James Allard, Rebecca and David
Lovely, Robert Chase, Richard Gwinn, Denise Taschereau.
Chairman Bryer informed all present that a petition was submitted which
read "Expansion of the Village of Northwood Ridge Water District from
the existing boundary of the power lines located on Ridge Road to the
junction of Ridge Road and Sky Farm Road, to include all properties on
Ridge Road in between these two points."
Mr. Lavigne stated that he lives on Ridge Road and supports the
expansion of the water district. Ms. Madison informed the board
that she also lives on Ridge Road. She explained that she shares
a driveway with her neighbor, and has learned that her neighbor has
MBTE in her water supply as does her neighbor across the street.
Denise Taschereau, the neighbor of Ms. Madison, stated that her well
has been tested twice and MBTE has been found both times. The
first test was performed on July 29, 2004, the results of the test were
1.2. A second test was completed on August 19, 2004 and the level
rose to 1.7. She feels that this issue should be highest priority.
Christine Emery explains that her well has also been tested and results
show MBTE levels and is in favor for expanding of the district
boundaries.
Mr. James McKay questioned if the moratorium that is in place has been
lifted. Chairman Bryer stated that the moratorium has not
been lifted based on his knowledge. John Jacobsmeyer, Water
District Representative, responded that there are two separate
independent actions that are being discussed. The first is
changing the water district boundaries, which is a cost issue to
expand, and the second is the moratorium which is not under the
jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. McKay requested that a third party research all information
pertaining to the addition of water district recipients. Scott
Bryer informed Mr. McKay that he would need to approach the water
district with his request that the Board of Selectmen have no
jurisdiction over the moratorium and data collected for setting it in
place.
James Hadley submitted his concerns that all the parties in the process
follow the guidelines under RSA 38:25a and 52:5. He suggested
that the Selectmen complete an inventory. He also requested that
the Selectmen not close the public hearing until additional research is
received.
Mr. Jacobsmeyer stated that RSA 38:25a does not apply to changing
boundary lines according to RSA 362:II per definition of public
utility. The district is not a public utility. The Town
Administrator supplied Chairman Bryer with RSA 52:5 for his reference
to continue on with the subject of this public hearing for changing
boundaries.
Mr. Jacobsmeyer questioned who would call the meeting to ratify.
Tammie Beaulieu informed that the water district would be responsible
to call a meeting to ratify per discussion with town counsel.
Mr. Madison stated that he is very much in favor of the expansion. He
said that we are not talking about laying pipes tonight we are meeting
to change the boundaries and discussion regarding the moratorium is
irrelevant.
Mr. McKay stated that his attorney will send paperwork regarding RSA
38:25a to the Board of Selectmen since they called the meeting.
He was again informed that this issue is under the jurisdiction of the
water district.
Mr. Jacobsmeyer stated that there is an additional tax rate established
by the Department of Revenue Administration if water district revenues
do not cover water district expenditures and he feels it is important
for everyone to be aware of this before they accept the changing of
boundaries.
Chairman Bryer recapped that the Selectmen are holding a public hearing
per requirement of RSA 52:5 to change boundary lines. The
Selectmen are receiving public comment at this point to make their
decision as to the changing of boundary lines. Once the selectmen
make their decision, the water district is to ratify and take the next
step.
Chairman Bryer closed public comment.
Chairman Bryer stated that he agrees that all residents have an equal voice in this matter.
Selectmen DiPaolo and Selectmen Edwards stated that if the Selectmen
vote against the changing of boundary lines then the residents that are
in favor of the change will be denied further processing. However, if
the Selectmen agree to change the lines then the appropriate process
will follow. If approved then there will be many other factors to
be considered and discussed.
**Motion**
Selectmen DiPaolo motioned to expand the Village of Northwood Ridge
Water District from the existing boundary of the power lines located on
Ridge Road to the junction of Ridge Road and Sky Farm Road, to include
all properties on Ridge Road in between these two points.
Selectmen Edwards seconded the motion and Chairman Bryer passed the
motion 3-0.
Chairman Bryer announced a five minute recess.
7:00 p.m. pursuant to RSA 31:95b - Appropriation for Funds Made Available during the Year.
Present: Marion Knox, Bob Young
Chairman Bryer read the following as advertised:
The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing in regard to the
acceptance of funds for NH documentation preservation grant in the
amount of $875.00 to be expended on preserving historical documents.
1)Acceptance of funds for the Homeland Security Grant from the State of
New Hampshire in the amount of $9351.14 and to expend such funds in
accordance with grant requirements.
2)Acceptance of funds for the Library Trustees for the Kids, Books
& Arts grant in the amount of $170 for Roster Artist Ed Fayle to
perform for the 2004 Summer Reading Program.
Marion Knox spoke in reference to the NH documentation preservation
grant in the amount of $875.00 to be expended on preserving historical
documents. Ms. Knox stated that she can answer any questions in
reference to this grant.
Mr. Young questioned Ms. Knox as to what the historical society is
planning to use the funds for. Ms. Knox stated that they are
preserving a plan of the town hall grounds dated in 1861 and the civil
war master roll that is seven feet long that list all the names of the
men that fought in the war.
Chairman Bryer opened the hearing for public input. Chairman Bryer closed public input.
**Motion**
7:10p.m. Selectmen DiPaolo motioned to accept and give permission
to expend funds in accordance with RSA 31:95b for NH documentation
preservation grant in the amount of $875.00; Homeland Security Grant
from the State of New Hampshire in the amount of $9351.14; Kids, Books
& Arts grant in the amount of $170. Selectmen Edwards
seconded the motion and Chairman Bryer passed the vote unanimously 3-0.
The board thanked Marion Knox for her hard work in applying for the
grant. The board also thanked the other departments receiving
grants for the Town of Northwood.
The board closed the Public Hearing
Town Administrator Comments
Agenda Clarification
Tammie stated there are a lot of appointments scheduled for the next
Selectmen's meeting including appointments requested by the
Selectmen. Tammie stated that she was told previously that that
the last appointment for the Selectmen be scheduled at 8:00 p.m. and at
this point the Selectmen are scheduling appointments for after 8:00
p.m. Tammie asked the board if they want to establish the agenda
and if she should call them each time someone requests to be placed on
the agenda. Chairman Bryer stated that he does not have a problem
with Tammie scheduling people on the agenda; however, he feels that
priorities should be given to certain situations. Tammie stated
that she will adhere to what the Selectmen wish to implement.
Tammie reminded the board that she usually schedules appointments to be
fifteen minutes (and the public is made aware of the time schedule) and
if the board feels that certain appointments should have a longer time
allotment than they should inform her before the agenda is
posted. The board agreed. Selectmen DiPaolo stated that as
a resident, if she calls and schedules an appointment with the
Selectmen two weeks in advance, and the appointment gets postponed, she
would feel very upset. She feels that appointments should be on a
first come, first serve basis. The board's intent is to close the
selectmen meeting by 9:30p.m. Tammie will keep the board posted
regarding the agenda and if they wish to have an appointment scheduled
for longer than fifteen minutes they will inform her before the agenda
is posted.
**Motion**
7:15p.m. Selectmen DiPaolo motioned to enter non-public
session under RSA 91-A:3,II (a). Selectmen Edwards seconded the
motion and Chairman Bryer passed the vote unanimously 3-0.
**Motion**
9:05 p.m. Selectmen DiPaolo motioned to exit non-public
session. Selectmen Edwards seconded the motion and Chairman Bryer
passed the vote unanimously 3-0.
**Motion**
9:05 p.m. Selectmen DiPaolo motioned to seal the minutes of
non-public session. Selectmen Edwards seconded the motion and
Chairman Bryer passed the vote unanimously 3-0.
**Motion**
9:06 p.m. Selectmen Edwards motioned to adjourn.
Selectmen DiPaolo seconded the motion and Chairman Bryer passed the
vote unanimously 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessi Leavitt
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