TOWN OF TUFTONBORO

MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN

Monday November 24, 2003

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*Accepted* 12-01-03

Selectmen present: Rick Chellman, Susan Weeks and Bill Stockman.

Selectmen reviewed mail, which included: Building Permits for Nardone Realty Trust, Richard Neuberger; Permit for Plumbing for Whitten; Electrical Permit for Whitten; Inspection Report for Sarah Shepard (2), Richie Clyne, Marco Antonelli, Brian Stockman, George Zedalis, Emile & Ann Poisson; Approval for Operation for Donna/James Woodsom; Request for Abatement of Timber Tax; Response from BTLA re: Poirier Motion for Clarification; Property Transfer from Franklin E. & Cheryl C. Riley to Scott E. Riley, Wirt Inc. & Herbert C. Wirt, Jr. to Robert W. & Diane L. Clough, Wirt, Inc. & Herbert C. Wirt, Jr. to Henry & Patricia Skowyra; NHDOT Driveway Permit for Middle Road Trust, Richard G. Allen; NHDES notice of dismissal of appeal for Sauve; BTLA Date of Notice of Tax acknowledgment; Carroll County Mental Health 2004 request; Huggins Hospital 2004 request; E-mail from Robinette re: support of Cow Island Easement; ZBA Notice of Decision for Mc Donald; NHDES notice of closure of application request from Barvel Whang; Coalition Communities; TDS Telecom Site Plan Review Application; Copy of Code Officer notice to Drapeau-Berry re: unsafe foundation; Copy of letter from David Joubert to NHDES re: lagoon closure; NH Main Street News; Police Dept. Press Release.

Items for signature: Notice of Lien for Lovasco; Tax deed for Downie; Agreement for Middle Road Trust; Notice of Groundwater management Permit; Abatement Recommendation re: Broadfoot; Supplemental Recommendation re: D. & I. L. Realty.

Minutes: No action taken.

Selectman Weeks made a motion to approve the request from the Tax Collector to abate the 2001 timber tax in the amount of $652.50 for John Davis. Seconded by Selectman Stockman, with all in favor.

Selectman Stockman advised that Harold Eisley has volunteered for the Public Safety Building Needs Committee. His name will be kept on file.

Chairman Chellman advised he has talked to Town Counsel regarding the proposed contract for the Lakes Region HHW Product Facility. The Town was advised against signing the agreement. Selectman Weeks suggested meeting with the Alton representative and to also speak with the Moultonborough Town Administrator. Selectmen felt that there seems to be no benefit in becoming a member.

Selectmen discussed the recommendations from MRI for abatement for Broadfoot and a supplemental tax bill for D. & I. L. Realty. Selectman Weeks made a motion to approve the recommendation to abate the 2003 tax for Broadfoot in the amount of

$137.70 and to issue a supplemental tax bill for D. & I. L. Realty in the amount of $459.00. Seconded by Selectman Stockman with all in favor.

At approximately 6:50, Selectmen met with Bill Antonucci, Ice Rink Director. Mr. Antonucci advised that the liner was put in place on Saturday and that he was very grateful for the 12 or 13 people who showed up to help. The water is to be delivered Tuesday around noon, approximate cost is $900.00. Mr. Antonucci also submitted a bill from J. R. Ames & Sons for trucking the sand from Fred Sargent’s property to the rink site. Mr. Ames donated part of his time. Selectmen approved the payment. Mr. Antonucci asked the Selectmen to consider the purchase of a snow blower, he will check to see if it could be stored at the school. Mr. Antonucci also felt that any snowfall over 2 inches should be plowed. Storage of the rink is an issue and that Mr. Antonucci should look into the purchase of a shed. Selectman Stockman advised that he has one at Spider Web that might be available. Notices will be sent through the school asking for volunteers to help maintain the ice rink. The Selectmen thanked Mr. Antonucci for his time.

At approximately 7:25, Selectmen met with Road Agent Steve Hunter. Mr. Hunter discussed his budget for the upcoming year. Mr. Hunter felt that the numbers seem to be working for him so will not make too much of a change in the existing line items. He would, however, like to add a line item ($10,000.00) for hazardous tree removal and one for creating 50’ aprons on the dirt roads that abut paved roads ($10,000.00). This will help with maintenance. Mr. Hunter has not received an estimate yet for proposed paving in 2004. County Road was put on the list to be paved since the County Road Bridge is scheduled for repair in 2004. Mr. Hunter noted that there are 5% more roads now than when he first started. The Selectmen thanked Mr. Hunter for his time.

Selectmen discussed the agreement with Holmberg and determined that a $25,000.00 bond should be posted when Mr. Holmberg signs the agreement. The Town is obligated, even though it is a Class VI road, to fix the road in the event an unsafe condition is created by the work that Mr. Holmberg is doing. The agreement was signed and will be forwarded to Town Counsel.

The Downie deed was withdrawn and sent to Town Counsel for an opinion. All other items were signed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.

At approximately 8:10, Selectman Weeks made a motion to go into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3 II (a) to discuss performance appraisals. Selectman Stockman seconded the motion. Roll call: Selectman Chellman, Selectman Weeks – yes, Selectman Stockman – yes.

Respectfully Submitted,

Carolyn Sundquist

Administrative Assistant