NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2004 MEETING
Selectmen: James Powell, Richard Wright, Gary Budd
Town Personnel: David Jescavage, Town Admin; Shelly Candidus, Admin. Assistant, Tim Mulder, Betsy Soper, Barbara Freeman
Public: Pat Sherman, Mr. & Mrs. Thayer, Kara Obey, Gary Daniels, Todd McIntire, Mr. Goddard (LSPA), Kristen Senz (Argus-Champion)
The meeting convened at 6:06 p.m. There was no public input.
APPOINTMENTS:
Pat Sherman as spokesperson for the Blodgett Sewer Committee appeared with concerned Blodgett residents to address state mandates and issues pertaining to the Blodgett sewer system. She said three engineering firms had been asked to access the current system and report to the committee. Two firms responded and reported that the present system had a reasonable life expectancy if the remaining beds are rebuilt. Infiltration is a measurable, obvious problem. They felt the distribution system needed to be replaced and this might cost $100 per linear foot for 6,000 feet (Blodgett sewer area only, not Croft Beach). The town would be eligible for state aid up to 20% of the cost, and an additional 10% if the cost is higher than the state average paid for sewer use. Sherman said the committee would like to accomplish this work in 2004 and
would put out a RFB and follow state bid guidelines. Meantime, she asked if there were funds up to $6,000 in a Blodgett Sewer account or would these need to be approved by a warrant article.
Powell responded by saying that the town is responsible for the sewer system, which the users pay for. A video analysis of the system done about 5 years ago showed that it was basically sound, with some areas that needed repair. Ongoing manhole repairs should help with infiltration problems.
He added that Blodgett Sewer is a special revenue account with some extra funds available. He believes those extra funds exceed $6,000 and will check on the amount and let Sherman or Obey know. He asked Jescavage to check the amount available and to see if a public hearing or a motion at Town Meeting would be necessary to expend $6,000.
The Board adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to attend an informational meeting with Senator Below and state officials regarding proposed legislation to locate public boat access at Sunapee State Beach and Wild Goose. The Board re-convened at 8:50 p.m.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
SEPTIC DESIGNS:
Millstone Brook Developers. Map/lot# 50-789-351. Approved.
Terry, Michael. Map/lot# 50-646-251. Approved.
BUILDING PERMITS:
Kelly, Katheryn. Map/lot# 16A-310-438. Permit for addition to house approved.
Duplissis, David & Karen. Map/lot# 16A-342-036. Permit to alter & upgrade house denied per state mandate prohibiting conversions to permit full-time occupancy (7/21/03).
SIGN PERMIT:
Welsh, Emily. Map/lot# 07-419-072. No change in size or location from existing sign. Approved.
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Week ending February 28, 2004 approved.
MINUTES: Meeting minutes of February 23, 2004 approved to file.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board reviewed a letter prepared with input from CMA Engineers to the DES regarding the town’s landfill closure status. The letter responds to DES’s request for updated information about the town’s plans, and presents the conditions, design status to date, and investment the town has made in the closure design. The letter notes that the town is eligible for a delay in capping, per RSA 149-M:9 XIII. The Board approved the drafted letter and asked Jescavage to prepare and mail it on town lettterhead.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jescavage noted that the Town Report for 2003, just received, contains page numbering errors. The printer has assumed responsibility and offers to reprint the books at no charge, or to take 10 % off the cost of printing. The Board agreed that Jescavage should ask for a 25% discount on cost.
The Board reviewed the warrant articles for Town Meeting and assigned speakers to each issue.
The Board signed a warrant to collect Land Use Change taxes in the amount of $1,450.00.
The Board signed abatements requests in the amounts of $987, $14, $4,489, and $6,579.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
The Board voted to go into non-public session at 9:28 p.m. with Jescavage to discuss a personnel matter. No action was taken. The Board came out of non-public session at 9:30 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:30 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, March 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
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