NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2008 MEETING
Selectmen: James Powell, Richard Wright, Gary Budd
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Donna Long, Admin
Public: Deane Geddes, David & Allison Kinsman, Ralph Littlefield and John Eller
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT: Deane Geddes approached the Board regarding his status on the Conservation Commission and his wishes to be reconsidered for a full time member on the Commission, as per Bill Weiler’s request. Geddes explained his background of coming to Newbury and his process for cutting down trees to make room for his future home. He was told by town employees that the setback from the water for cutting down trees was 75 ft., when in fact it is a 250 ft. setback. Once the cutting took place he received a notice of violation from DES stating that he was not within the 250 ft. setback requirements. Geddes stated that he realizes that this violation was probably one of the reasons why he was not assigned as a full time member to the Conservation Commission. He would like
to be reconsidered at another time. Powell said that one of the other members of the Commission had been placed as a full time member when he actually wished to be an alternate. Powell suggested asking this other member if he would like to switch with Geddes so that Geddes would be the full time member and he would be an alternate. Pavlicek will speak to the other member for his input.
APPOINTMENTS:
David Kinsman, John Eller and Ralph Littlefield approached the Board to discuss their proposal for a senior housing project in Newbury. Littlefield is the Executive Director of the local Community Action Program. He explained that there are two types of services that CAP provides: services to people on low income for families with young children and for senior citizens. Littlefield explained that this project would be for senior citizens aged 62 years and older with an income not to exceed $24,500 for one person and $28,000 for a couple. The proposed project would be an independent living facility located on the Kinsman property on South Road. The project would include 34 units and would be placed on four acres and the rest of the
30 acres leased from Kinsman would be placed in conservation. The units would be a one story building with one bedroom and 10% of the units would be set aside for handicapped accessibility. Littlefield said that to proceed with the HUD process, there must be initial support of the town. He said that a basic letter of support from the Select Board would be needed to get the project off the ground. The Board agreed to submit a letter of support for the project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Pavlicek read an invitation from the Lake Sunapee Chamber of Commerce for the Select Board to attend the quarterly meeting at The Fells on Wednesday June 18, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pavlicek read a letter from the Trustees of the Trust Funds stating that Mia Marzelli had been given $50 for the Edith K. Eaton Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Pavlicek reported that Jim Dudlee of Sunapee Outfitters would like to sell some equipment under a tent at Old Home Day, since his store will be closed for the day so that he can offer free kayak rides. The Board unanimously agreed on allowing his products to be on display and for sale. He will have life jackets, paddles and boats on display. The location of the tent is still to be determined.
Pavlicek read an email from Ken Tentarelli asking what is and is not permitted at Fishersfield Recreation Area. The Board decided that no motorized vehicles will be allowed, as well as no bicycles and no camping. There will be signs posting these rules in the kiosk. Pavlicek will contact Tentarelli to inform him of the Board’s decision.
Pavlicek read a letter from a non-profit group requesting the Town to purchase an advertisement in the program for the Elisabeth von Trapp concert. The Board unanimously voted to deny this request.
Pavlicek presented the site plan for the land survey for Pennyroyal Hill.
Pavlicek presented the Board with a sign design and request from Velie Memorial Group asking for monies to pay for half of the cost of the sign. The Board unanimously voted to deny this request.
Pavlicek reported that we have received the list of non-registered dogs. Under 466.13, it says that the owner of a dog not registered shall forfeit $25.00 to the town, if this fine isn’t paid within 15 days, then the owner can be fined $50. The list has been forwarded to the Police Department.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Week ending June 14, 2008 were approved and signed.
MINUTES: Minutes of June 2, 2008 were approved to file.
INTENT TO CUT: An intent to cut was approved for Harold Buker for Map/Lot 047-624-
266.
ABATEMENTS/REFUNDS/EXEMPTIONS: An abatement for Doris Dunn, Map/Lot
#050-542-127, in the amount of $247.13.
SIGN PERMIT: One sign permit was denied for Bubba’s Bar and Grille. The new sign
would replace two large ice cream cone signs. It was decided that Bubba’s is an
advertisement sign vs. the ice cream signs which were informational. The Board
unanimously agreed to deny this permit.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pavlicek reported that the cupola has been painted for the building at Fisherfield. The
fencing is almost completed. The elm tree will be
delivered from the Liberty Elm Tree Institute. Wright reported that the irrigation system will
be going in and that pine and oak will be cut to be used for fencing.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
The Board voted to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II, a-e at 8:22 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Agreement was reached. The Board came out of non-public session at 8:25 p.m. These minutes will be sealed for three years.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:25 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, June 30, 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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