NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 MEETING
Selectmen: James Powell and Gary Budd
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Donna Long, Administrative Assistant
Public: Desmond & Pat Oakes, Jamie Gould and Rich Seabury
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT: Pat and Desmond Oakes approached the Board to discuss concerns they have over their house meeting current code enforcement regulations. Pat Oakes explained that they recently got a building permit to build a handicapped ramp. When the Code Enforcement Officer came to inspect the ramp, he found other issues with the house that do not meet current code regulations. The Oakes said that the alterations to the house were made in 1998 prior to them purchasing the house. The Code Enforcement Officer said that they would need to fix these problems and pay for the building permits to get them fixed. The Oakes were requesting that the building permit fees be waived, since the original additions were approved by a past Code Enforcement Officer. Powell explained that when
a resident purchases a home, it is their responsibility to have it inspected. Powell also said that the code enforcement regulations may not have been in place at that time. Powell said that the Board of Selectmen could waive the building permit fees, but that the Oakes will need to get the alterations to current code regulations. The Board agreed to waive the permit fees.
Jamie Gould stated that he would like to purchase an almost completed home in the Angel Hawk Development and sell it so that he might be able to use the monies received to purchase the remaining lots in the development. He stated that he was aware that there was a current stop on building permits given out in the development, but since this one is already almost completed he would like commitment from the Board stating the he would be able to receive an Certificate of Occupancy on it so that he can sell it. The house, Map/Lot # 048-599-101 has power and access already to this house. The Board said that since this house is nearly completed and can stand alone, separate from the development that a Certificate of Occupancy would be issued when completed.
APPOINTMENTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Pavlicek read a letter from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) requesting inclusion in the 2009 budget in the amount of $500. Powell said to keep the request and review it during the budget hearings.
Discussion took place on changing the Personnel Policy on Sick Leave. Changes will be made in the near future.
The Board reviewed and approved the new Policy for Town Office Meeting Room Use.
Pavlicek reported the beach testing results for Depot Beach and Blodgett Landing. He said that they are both below the state limit for e-coli levels.
Pavlicek read a letter from Pennyroyal Hill Land Surveying and showed the surveying map that has been created for town properties on Route 103.
Pavlicek distributed an invitation to a private reception sponsored by Ledyard Bank.
Discussion was held in regard to a payroll increase for Ballot Clerks and Supervisors of the Checklist. The Board approved these increases. Ballot Clerks rate of pay has changed from $7.25 to $8.00 and the Supervisors of the Checklist has changed from $8.00 to $8.50.
Pavlicek reported that he is waiting to hear from the state regarding the amount of monies that will be given to the sidewalk project.
Pavlicek stated that the demolition of the Bald Sunapee and Camacho properties will begin on September 16.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
The Board voted to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II, a-e at 6:55 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Agreement was reached. The Board came out of non-public session at 7:07 p.m.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Week ending September 6, 2008 were approved and signed.
MINUTES: Minutes of August 25, 2008 were approved to file.
ABATEMENTS/REFUNDS/EXEMPTIONS: None
BUFFER ZONE: One application for Map/Lot #29A-107-404, Kenneth Kohnle, to cut a
dead tree in the buffer zone was approved by the Board.
WARRANT: A warrant for a collection of land use change taxes for Map/Lot #048-599-114
in the amount of $11,000, Map/Lot #036-523-450 in the amount of $4,350 and
Map/Lot#036-523-439 in the amount of $1,900 was approved and signed by the Board.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:28 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 15, 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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