NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2008 MEETING
Selectmen: Jim Powell, Richard Wright, Gary Budd
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Donna Long, Admin.;
Public: Peter Metsch, Ken Schuster, Steve Calabro, Rene Labranche, Charlie Gore and others.
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Peter Metsch stated that he was confused with the sign situation in town. He said that certain restrictions applied for some business owners and not others. He wanted to know why some businesses did not comply with the regulations. Wright said that some signs are larger because they are grandfathered in. Powell said that there have been some complaints about signs and the town is trying to address these concerns. He also mentioned that temporary signs can be put up for 180 days. Wright said that the Planning Board makes the regulations and the Select Board enforces these rules. If there is some feedback on the current regulations, they should be brought up at a Planning Board meeting. Powell said Metsch should fill out a
temporary sign permit and it will be signed by next meeting.
Ken Schuster asked how Green-Up Day went. Powell reported that it seemed to have gone well. Schuster said that he will write an article about it the next time the Board decides to hold another clean up day.
APPOINTMENTS:
Steve Calabro, Rene Labranche and Charlie Gore of Stantec made a presentation to the Board regarding the work currently being planned for the Blodgett Landing Waste Water Treatment Plant. Labranche reported that phase 1 of the project is 99% completed. The final collection will be tested Memorial Day weekend. Calabro reported that Phase II is currently being studied. A report has been sent to DES and Stantec is currently waiting to hear back before they can proceed with their work. Phase III of the project involves submitting a 20 year analysis comparing the replacement of the system with an upgrade. Once everything is approved a base bid will be sent out. One contractor will be used to do the entire project. Stantec hope to have this out to bid by January of 2009.
NEW BUSINESS:
Pavlicek stated that the town received a letter from NH DOT to sponsor the highway cleanup for another two years. The Board agreed to continue for another two years.
Pavlicek read a request from the Newbury Beautification Committee asking to use the Town Meeting Room for their annual wreath sale on Saturday, November 22, 2008. They would also need the room the day before to be used for set up. The Board unanimously agreed to allow the use of the room.
The Center Meeting House requested putting up a sign next to the Christmas tree. The Board agreed that a 180 day temporary sign could be placed to the side of the tree.
A letter was read by Pavlicek from a resident and the chief that was commending Corporal Wheeler for his dedication and attention to detail. This letter will be placed in his personnel file.
Pavlicek read a quote from FVB Landscaping for doing work at Fishersfield for the year. It was decided that FVB Landscaping will do the mowing of the flat part of the field, and to let all other areas grow out. The Board will contact them as soon as they are ready to have the fields mowed.
Pavlicek read a letter from Lake Sunapee Snowmobile Club, Inc. requesting the use of the Newbury Fire Department for their annual Spaghetti & Chinese Auction on Saturday, August 2, 2008. The Board unanimously agreed.
Pavlicek read thank you letters from Deb Lacombe, Martha von Redlich and Beverly Barker.
Pavlicek read two requests for reimbursement for damage occurred during plowing this past winter. The Board agreed to reimburse for a damaged mailbox. The Board denied the reimbursement for a damaged mirror on a pickup.
The Board discussed the transfer station and the need for another attendant. It was decided that an ad will be placed looking for a full time attendant that will be able to assist and direct the residents at the Transfer Station. It was also discussed that better signage and examples of recyclables could be used at the Transfer Station.
Pavlicek read a letter from Sullaway and Hollis requesting a quitclaim deed be signed for a property transfer that occurred in 1996. The Board signed the quitclaim deed. Sullaway and Hollis will record it at the Registry of Deeds.
OLD BUSINESS:
Wright gave an update on Fishersfield. He reported that the septic system is currently being installed. The fencing company will be there this week. The highway department got the base ready for the shed out back. The storage facility is scheduled to be put in the week after Memorial Day. The grass is coming in good. Travis has also been in touch with the irrigation company. All the equipment is in and ready to be put out. Wright said that he was in contact with Hayes & Hayes in regard to a leaking problem by the door. They will be back to correct the problem. Pavlicek said that he will look into purchasing a stove, refrigerator, freezer and microwave for the snack shack.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Week ending May 3, 2008 were approved and signed.
MINUTES: Minutes of April 21, 2008 were approved to file.
ABATEMENTS/REFUNDS/EXEMPTIONS: None
SIGN PERMIT: None
LAND USE CHANGE TAX: One land use change tax was signed in the amount of
$4,500.00 was signed.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:50 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
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James M. Powell Richard Wright Gary Budd
NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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